What topics are covered?

Assessment and goal-setting, adapting activities for varying cognitive levels, safety and risk management, engagement strategies, documentation, and measuring outcomes.

AFC owners, administrators, supervisors, activity coordinators, and direct care staff who design or deliver recreational programming for residents with cognitive limitations.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. A certificate of completion is available upon finishing the course for your personnel and compliance records.

Designing and Managing Recreational Therapy Programs

Designing & Managing Recreational Therapy for Cognitive Limitations

Create meaningful, safe, and engaging activity programs for residents living with dementia, brain injury, or other cognitive limitations. Learn to assess abilities, adapt activities, manage risk, document progress, and measure outcomes in Adult Foster Care settings.

Assessment & Goals

Identify interests, strengths, and limitations to set person-centered recreation goals that enhance quality of life.

Adaptation & Inclusion

Modify activities, tools, and environments for varied cognitive levels—promoting success and dignity.

Safety & Risk Management

Plan supervision, space setup, and emergency considerations to keep residents safe and engaged.

Documentation & Outcomes

Track participation and responses, inform care plans, and communicate results to teams and families.

What You’ll Gain

Step-by-step framework to build a monthly/weekly recreation plan for AFC homes
Strategies for engagement, redirection, and behavior prevention through activity
Templates and tips for documenting objectives, participation, and outcomes
Confidence to adapt activities for different diagnoses and abilities
Certificate of completion for Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU records

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Part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog.

Group Living Course 1113 - Designing and Managing Recreational Therapy for Those With Cognitive Limitations

Course curriculum

Chapter 1 - Recreational Programs - Designing, Managing, & the Benefits

Chapter 2 - REVIEW QUESTIONS