Introduction to Diversional Therapy
Diversional therapists coordinate lifestyle activities for people of all ages, though they most commonly work in the aged care and health sectors. They develop fun, creative programs that meet their client’s individual wants and needs with the goal of improving their overall wellness.
Diversional therapy
- It can be an individual or client-centred service, group-based or both in the aged care setting.
- Games, outings, gardening, computers, gentle exercise, music, arts and crafts.
- Provides emotional and social support.
- Sensory enrichment, activities like massage and aromatherapy, and pet therapy.
- Environmental enrichment activities like role play, modelling, dancing and acting.
Evidence-based
- Activities are based on the abilities of residents or clients.
- People with dementia get huge benefits from diversional therapy.
- The therapy focuses not just on activities to engage people and keep them occupied but on developing a range of hands-on and holistic programs and activities to help improve residents’ social and emotional well-being. This could include art classes, discussions about different topics, yoga, computer lessons or garden games.
- Diversional therapy also focuses on the spiritual and mental well-being of their aged care residents or participants. These activities support their psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical well-being.
- Diversional therapy includes group sessions with multiple residents to improve social engagement and provide a place to enhance self-esteem and personal satisfaction.
Rejuvenate
At Prime Garden Mont Albert North, we offer specialized day-care and diversional therapies conducted by qualified therapists. Our approach integrates scientifically backed physical exercises and cognitive therapy, ensuring comprehensive care. We proudly partner with reputable companies to deliver these therapies, with a particular focus on residents with cognitive impairments, enhancing their well-being and quality of life and at the same time, providing much-needed rest for the primary caregivers.
