She has taught in K-12 for more than 15 years, and higher education for ten years. Cite this lesson Your ability level should not limit what activities you pursue in your leisure time, and this is definitely true for adults with developmental disabilities. There are a variety of fun...
This article discusses the development of a model focused on implementing a program of leisure activities for mentally handicapped adults, as a transitional service. The ultimate goal presented in the model is the independent participation of mentally handicapped individuals in leisure pursuits. The ...
A case study is highlighted which illustrates the implementation of a functional leisure education program for two young adults with developmental disabilities. Key points that transition planners should consider when providing community recreation programming are listed and discussed to conclude this article...
The purpose of this study was to implement and evaluate a leisure education training program designed to teach the complete and functional use of a community recreation center to two adults with severe mental retardation. Since these individuals resided in a group home in close proximity to the ...
Additionally, it is unclear whether leisure activities, which have proven to be effective for healthy older adults, are equally effective in improving mood in older adults experiencing mild cognitive impairment. We utilized data from the MAX Trial to examine the impact of leisure activities on ...
2000). By focusing on interest based leisure activities, the mother/daughter dyad can easily incorporate their values into the intervention, promoting a culturally sensitive atmosphere. Furthermore, mothers play a significant role in the leisure values of their daughters as minors and as adults (Shan...
A systematic review of how youth psychosocial experiences vary across differing sport activities. Br J Sports Med. 2017;51(3):169–76. Article PubMed Google Scholar Oja P, Titze S, Kokko S, Kujala UM, Heinonen A, Kelly P, et al. Health benefits of different sport disciplines for adults...
Leisure activities were examined for young adults with mild mental retardation. Some had disappeared from mental retardation services after leaving school; others were in adult day services. Peers without mental retardation (comparison subjects) were also included. Various leisure activities were combined ...
Cox regressions analyzed mortality risk.Participating in only a few activities doubled mortality risk compared to those with the highest participation levels, even after controlling for age, education, walking ability, and other health indicators. Women had a dose-response relationship between overall ...
Mediating roles of activities of daily living and depression on the relationship between sleep quality and health-related quality of life Article Open access 18 June 2024 The association between sleep quality and psychological distress among older Chinese adults: a moderated mediation model Article ...