I am a senior in college finishing my bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation as well as completing the course work and hours for certification as a Child Life Specialist. I am in the process of researching and applying for internships for Spring 2010. I am requesting opinions and information on the pros, cons, and other points [...]

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As the years go by I find that the world is changing and leaving me behind.  I’m sure these were feelings and thoughts my parents and grandparents felt.  As time goes along there appears to be less civility among us.  Cursing openly on streets, in public transportation, and in public venue even amongst children seems [...]

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The goal of this paper is to evaluate how multiple sclerosis (MS) affects my life as a former certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). Although I conducted innovative therapeutic recreation programs and engaged in a variety of leisure activities, multiple sclerosis (MS) has forced me to adapt to life. Since my initial diagnosis, I have learned [...]

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It all started when I fell down the stairs. I was bruised, sore and somewhat bewildered about the fall. I began having difficulty walking. My right foot was dragging with every step. The big toes on my feet kept making holes in brand new socks. During meetings at work, I had trouble seeing the written [...]

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Civil Rights for the Disabled include the right to recreate and or pursue a leisure lifestyle. Those who receive nursing care at home are often denied access to leisure activities because private insurance companies refuse to pay home health aides to travel out of the home. They can’t assist the patient open bathroom doors, reach [...]

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by Charles Nature I traveled to Lake George. I stayed in The Great Escapes Lodge. Unfortunately, the accessible room with a roll-in shower and Hoyer Lift friendly beds was not provided. The room was on the second floor. During a kitchen fire, I was trapped. Turns out, a non-handicapped family got my room. Regardless, we [...]

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 by Charlie Dixon, MS, CTRS  I recently went on vacation to Hawaii with 10 other family members.  Each member of the group wanted to do different things but also wanted to do things with each other.  Several members didn’t like to plan and just wanted to do things as it came up.  But in order [...]

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by Charlie Dixon, MS, CTRS  Just this past week I had become a consumer of services.  My aunt with dementia needed hospitalization and then a transfer to an assisted living care facility or 24 hour live-in service.  Since my aunt lived 4 hours away and I was the closest relative I had to take care of her [...]

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by Joyce Mahoney, CTRS I am a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (APRS) with a concentration in Mild Cognitive Impairments (MCI) and dementia within the elderly population as well as Cognitive Rehabilitation services. Recently I came across an article describing the correlation between boredom, depression, and brain stimulation. I was immediately intrigued. According [...]

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