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Games

*Rush Hour is a game designed to teach logical progression, problem solving and sequential-thinking skills.

*Swish-flip, rotate & stack game-Designed to challenge spatil intelligence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research

Neistadt, M., McAuley, D., Zecha, D. & Shannon, R. (1993). An analysis of a board game as a treatment activity. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47 (2), 154-160.

 

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Puzzles

*Free On-Line Puzzle Maker

Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents, or anyone interested in creating a puzzle. Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, math puzzles, and more-using your own word lists.

 

Visual perceptual problems are very common in the brain injury population. A study by Kersel et al. found 50%of patients with severe brain injury had some form of visual perceptual deficiency[5], although clinical experience indicates this percentage may be much higher. Categories of visual perceptual skills include visual discrimination, visual memory, visual-spatial relations, visual sequential memory, visual figure-ground, visual closure and visual-motor integration.

 

Needlework

*Theraputic Knitting-stitch links is the core of groundbreaking research, and a movement which utilizes crafts, in particular knitting, to improve wellbeing. Stitchlinks is the central hub of this innovative work where you'll find a direct link to the researchers and accurate, up-to-date information. And by the way, "real men knit!" It is a great activity for fine motor, cognition and relaxation. Take a look around the theraputic knitting website and see the research on this age old craft. Not only will you be helping the brain and fingers, but you may just come away with a useful garment and lifelong hobby.

 

Research

Riley, J., Corkhill, B. & Morris, C. (2013). The benfits of knitting for personal and social wellbeing in adulthood: findings from an international survey. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(2), 50-57.

 

Pollanen, S. (2013). The meaning of craft: Craft makers' descriptions of craft as an occupation. Scandinatian Journal of Ooccupational Therapy, 20(3), 217-227.

 

Outdoor Fun

*Kite flying- Although not 'evidence', Dr. Devinder Pal gives sound reasons why kite flying is a wonderful activity in many, many ways. http://kitelife.com/old-issues/issue-37-kite-flying-importance/

 

*Gardening- Research shows that tending a garden brings both joy and wellbeing to individuals. 

 

Research

Brock, H. & Mefford, G. (1990). Gardening for all: the accessible garden. Lansing, MI:PAM Repeater.

 

Relf, P. D., (2005). The therapeutic benefit of plants. Pediatric Rehabilitation,8(3), 235–237.

 

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*Blue skies and green fields-color therapy of the outdoors. Blue is a color that is soothing. It is used for cases of inflammatory conditions, burns, and bruises. It also helps with eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and sores. In addition, blue helps alleviate tension, stress, and problems with the immune system. It is believed to relieve insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure, migraines, and skin irritation

 

Green creates balance and harmony within the body. It is especially good for heart and blood problems. It is known to influence the human cell structure and muscles.

 

*If your loved one is a veteran and over 65, they can get involved in the.   National Veteran Golden Age Games.The competitive events include air rifle, bowling, cycling, field (discus, shot, javelin), golf, horseshoes, mind sports (checkers, dominoes), nine-ball, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis and track. Demonstration sport badminton.

See if there is a program near you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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