254 Alexander Street • Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 461-1991

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Activities & Events at Kirkhaven

What is Therapeutic Recreation?

Recreational therapists provide individualized services and activities to improve and maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Recreational therapy helps reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence; and helps seniors socialize effectively so that they can enjoy greater independence. Therapists work in collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, and physical and occupational therapists and family members to develop effective, meaningful one-on-one and social group interactions for all residents.

The Recreation staff at Kirkhaven includes two Co-Directors, 2 part-time Music Therapists
2 full-time Recreation Coordinators, and a summer Courtyard Aide.

We offer a variety of group activities: exercise groups, Music Therapy groups, Men's groups and breakfasts, Red Hat Society meetings and luncheons, Happy Hour, bingo, Sing along, holiday celebrations, birthday celebrations, trivia games, reminisce groups, baking groups, picnics and programs in the courtyard, entertainments and news groups.
The staff also maintains a library cart and a shopping cart that goes from room-to-room every week. We also provide individual music therapy and recreational therapy sessions.

Music Therapy

Unlike musical entertainment where an audience sits and listens, music therapy is interactive. Participants in a music therapy session may play instruments, improvise, reminisce, write songs, or sing.

Music therapy has been shown to promote cognitive stimulation; promote wellness; help individuals express feelings verbally and non-verbally, improve communication skills, decrease depression and perception of pain; and increase self-esteem. Individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia, who may appear nonverbal, often sing songs learned many years ago.

Click here to view the current recreation calendar.

Friends and family are always welcome to attend our activities. Please check the front lobby for last minute additions or call ahead if you have questions.

For additional information about upcoming events, or questions call:
Helen Bennett (585) 461-1991, x3033 or Gwen DeBack (585) 461-1991, x3034

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	Kirkhaven Water Party Was A Blast! Squirt guns and water balloons on a sunny day in Kirkhaven's courtyard help uncover the inner child in staff and residents alike!
	The Sage Project The residents, staff and volunteers of Seniorsfirst turned vendors this year at the Park Avenue Festival, selling the herbs our elders grew over the summer. The weather was perfect and the sales were brisk! A few plants are still for sale in the Kirkhaven lobby. All proceeds benefit recreational programming.