We provide therapeutic recreation services in the comfort of your own home.
SERVING CALGARY & SURROUNDING AREAS
Welcome to
active aging seniors
Aging is part of the natural progression of life and this stage may look different for each person. It could be a time of reflection and quiet or a reinvention of the self with new hobbies or purpose.
Aging can also pose new challenges, such as an illness, injury, a change in living situation, or loss of a loved one. These circumstances may affect an individual's overall wellness. Recreation Therapy can help restore balance to a person's well-being through specialized activities that focus on enhancing physical strength, cognitive stimulation, increased socialization and support emotional resilience.
Active Aging Seniors provides individuals with meaningful and engaging activities in the comfort of their own home to maintain independence and live safely in the community.
According to the 2011 Canada census, 92% of individuals above 65 years old live in the community. The demand to age in place is increasing as seniors are living longer, healthier and more independent lives. Active Aging Seniors understands the need for community support that enriches the lives of seniors which will assist them with their goals of aging in place.
Recreation is not only related to active sports, the gym, and centers like the YMCA, it can be any activity that offers restoration, healing, challenge, reward, discovery, comfort, joy and connection that moves an individual forward and fosters growth in any shape or form.
We are insured, skilled and trained non-medical healthcare providers ready to partner with you in your pursuit for a flourishing life.
ACTIVE
AGING
SENIORS
Our Services
Recreation & leisure assessments
Activity-based one on one visits
Meaningful respite
Engaging community outings
Who we
work with
Individuals living with dementia
Physical & mobility challenges
Low mood & experiencing isolation
Caregivers needing extra support
Benefits of Recreation Therapy
Maintains and improves cognitive functioning
Strengthens socialization and interpersonal skills
Enhances overall physical health
Increases emotional resilience & adaptation skills
Cultivates self-confidence and empowerment
Creates opportunities for community engagement
What to expect from our services
Recreation Therapy uses a multi-faceted and systematic approach to improve a person's wellness through recreation and leisure. Whether it's connecting with old hobbies and activities or discovering new ones, Active Aging Seniors ensures that each visit is tailored to your goals and needs.
Initial visit
Recreation & Leisure Assessments
Assessments help us get to know the client and provide a baseline of their interests, abilities, skills, strengths and improvement areas.
Planning
Planning involves goal setting, establishing timelines and activity selection in collaboration with the client.
Implementation
Subsequent visits will consist of therapeutic activities identified during the planning phase. Each activity is tailored to the individual's goals, abilities and needs.
Evaluation
Evaluation provides a feedback loop between the client and therapist to ensure that the goals are being met with each visit.
DOCUMENTATION
A 90-minute visit consists of therapeutic activities that assist the client with their health and wellness goals.
Most activities overlap different domains but they are classified by their main component, for example, exercise is mostly a physical activity that involves cognitive (ability to understand and follow instructions) and emotional (ability to stay motivated throughout the activity) functions.
Documentation will be provided to the client and their family after every visit via email or phone call to assure the care partner’s trust and peace of mind.
SAMPLE TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR A VISIT
Cognitive (Trivia)
30min
Physical (Gentle Exercise)
30min
Emotional (Reminiscing)
30min
- ARTS & CRAFTS
- MUSIC
- HEARTMATH (MINDFULNESS BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEM)
- PET VISITS (ROBOT)
- BAKING/COOKING
- GARDENING
EMOTIONAL
- MINDFUL EXERCISES
- MODIFIED SPORTS/GAMES
- NATURE WALKS
- SEATED YIN YOGA
PHYSICAL
- COMMUNITY OUTINGS
- DISCUSSIONS
- PERSONALIZED REMINISCENT KITS
SOCIAL
- TRIVIA
- LEARNING NEW TECHNOLOGY
- ARMCHAIR TRAVEL
- SHORT STORIES
- COGNITIVE STIMULATION THERAPY
COGNITIVE
"I studied nursing in the Philippines and became a registered nurse before moving to Canada in 2012. In the process of reinventing my career, I found the field of recreation therapy and recognized its value with helping individuals live their fullest lives even when faced with health challenges. I've been working in this field for over six years, mostly in supportive living settings. I transitioned into the community to support older adults age in place through the lens of recreation and leisure.
I discovered joy and fulfillment in my own leisure, whether it's backpacking in the rockies, painting, attending plays or music festivals, reading or yoga, these activities helped me build resilience and develop empathy for myself and for others. I aspire to provide the same enrichment and enjoyment for my clients in the process of assisting them with their wellness goals.
Credentials:
- Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation specializing in Gerontology- Lethbridge College
- Professional member of the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association since 2021
- Certified StrongerU Fitness Instructor
- Certified HeartMath Practitioner
- Fit Minds Interact Training Program
- Supportive Pathways training
- Over six years of experience in the field of Recreation
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing-University of Perpetual Help (Philippines)
Valerie Bautista, RecT
Owner
TO EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL WELLNESS THROUGH MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES
mission
TO CREATE A VIBRANT SOCIETY THAT VALUES RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES AS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF WELLBEING IN ALL STAGES OF LIFE
vision
- RESPECT
- COMPASSION
- AUTONOMY
- DIGNITY
- COLLABORATION
values
