Serving individuals and families through compassionate, person centred therapeutic recreation.

Personalized recreation therapy and respite support designed to nurture physical health, cognitive wellbeing, emotional connection, and joy in everyday life.

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What is Therapeutic Recreation?

Recreation therapy uses meaningful leisure experiences as a therapeutic tool to support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Sessions are designed around each individual’s abilities, interests, and personal history, creating opportunities for connection, purpose, and engagement.

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Rooted in Engagement.

Grounded in Care.

Rooted in Engagement. Grounded in Care.

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Meet Naomi

Silver Roots Therapeutic Recreation & Respite was founded by Naomi, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist dedicated to supporting older adults and their families.

With nearly 15 years of experience in long-term care, supportive living, and adult day programs, Naomi brings deep expertise in therapeutic recreation and dementia care.

Her work is grounded in dignity, meaningful engagement, and relationship-based care.

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Recreation therapy uses meaningful leisure experiences as a therapeutic tool to support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social health.

Session services will be based on an individual’s goals.

Services

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  • Strength, balance, mobility, walking programs, and stretching.

  • Painting, drawing, crafts, and guided art experiences.

  • Personalized playlists, singing, rhythm instruments, and movement to music.

  • Photo exploration, memory prompts, and life review conversations.

  • Brain games, trivia, word games, and problem-solving activities.

  • Plant care, outdoor walks, and sensory nature experiences.

  • Simple recipe preparation and familiar kitchen activities.

  • Coffee visits, markets, libraries, or community events.

The Impact of Recreation Therapy

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    Physical Health

    Improves mobility, balance, strength, and independence.


  • Snow-covered mountain with trees in the foreground and cloudy sky overhead.

    Cognitive Function

    Supports memory, attention, and mental flexibility.

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    Emotional Wellbeing

    Reduces isolation, anxiety, and agitation while promoting joy.

  • Close-up view of a small stack of rocks balanced on a gravelly surface with a scenic mountain lake and mountains in the background under cloudy sky.

    Social Connection

    Creates opportunities for conversation, shared experiences, and belonging.


  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky mountain slope with mist and clouds surrounding it.

    Purpose & Identity

    Encourages autonomy and reconnects individuals with lifelong interests.

  • A mountain landscape with snowy peaks, a glacier, and a lake in a green valley under a partly cloudy sky.

    Quality of Life

    Increases motivation and provide s a stronger sense of belonging.

  • "Naomi is very intuitive, supportive, committed and such a bright light to everyone she comes in contact with. I am so thankful that she was a big part of my mom's life while in care. "

    — Former Client

  • "My mom was sometimes a bit difficult and was not always receptive to recreation activities. Naomi built a wonderful connection with my mom and with her encouragement, mom participated in more activities that she came to enjoy."

    — Former Client