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2013: Obama’s Inauguration and People Living with Disabilities

On Monday, January 21, the nation inaugurated Barrack H. Obama for his second term in office as the 44th President of the United States. During his inauguration address, the President reiterated his administration’s agenda for the American people and made … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Recreation and the Elderly with Disabilities

For the elderly with and without disabilities, therapeutic recreation works similarly as for younger adults and children. However, there are differences as well. One example is that therapeutic activities need to be age appropriate. For example, where a recreational therapist … Continue reading

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June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Friday, June 15th marks the 7th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD promotes activities to increase public awareness of the mistreatment of older adults throughout the world and highlight the need for appropriate action. Millions of older Americans … Continue reading

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Aging with HIV/AIDS

It has been approximately 30 years since the discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that is the cause for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).  Initially individuals being diagnosed as being HIV positive or having AIDS had little options available to … Continue reading

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Recreation as Therapy

The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Recreational Therapy (RT) as “therapy based on engagement in recreational activities (as sports or music) especially to enhance the functioning, independence, and well-beings of individuals affected with a disabling condition.” However, what does this mean … Continue reading

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