Recreation Journal

If you have got debt problems and are worried regarding that then you don’t need to worry on that. You surely are not the only one to have debt problems; almost every second person on the planet is dealing wit the debt problems and is willing to great a way to rapid pay off debt. There is several ways to get out of debt and many of the people adapt these ways to get out of debt. The debt problems could lead you to the some serious problems like chapter 7 bankruptcy and could liquidate all your assets. Hence you need to be pretty aware on the pay off debt front. Here are some tips which can help you in getting pay off debt in a quick fashion. The first way is to give consideration to the selection of the credit cards. The normal starting interest rate of the credit cards is about 14% but there are some introductory offers which gives you 0% interest rate as there introductory offer. So while selecting the credit card you must go for the lowest interest rate card. This will reduce your credit card debt significantly and will make the pay off debt easy for you. The second way is to increase your payment; this will make it smooth for you to pay off your debt for the credit card in a easy manner. The last way is to go for a debt consolidation service they will help you in overcoming the debt problem. The debt consolidation services are enormously popular among the users and a lot of people are addicted to them. The debt consolidation services will help in bringing down the interest rate significantly and now you will not have to worry about getting bankrupt or getting caught into the chapter 7 bankruptcy. These are the most common and fast way to pay off debt which is being adapted by users all over the world.

The flooring sets the tome for the beauty of your home and it is the first thing which the visitor notices first in your home. So it is very important for you to take proper care of flooring of your home. Especially if you have cork flooring then you need to be pretty aware of taking care of the flooring. The cork flooring is eco friendly flooring and is made up of the outer bark of the cork oak tree and hence requires special attention towards its caring and maintenance. Same is the case with the carpet and rugs in your home. You need to take proper care of the rugs and carpets in your home so as to keep them flourishing for ever. The proper care of the carpet and rugs gives their beauty an added dimensional and makes the floor of your room look attractive. There are a lot of ways to tale care of the carpet and rugs like the use of vacuum cleaner depending upon the fabric of the carpet; secondly you can use a good stain cleaner to remove the stains from your carpet or rugs and the third one is to call for the carpet cleaner. These all ways depends a lot on the fabric of the carpet and hence you need to be pretty much aware of the fabric of the carpet so as to get the proper caring matching the quality. Some of the carpet and rugs manufacturer provides the instruction booklet with the carpet and rugs which contains the proper instructions for caring the carpet. Keeping this in mind you must go through the instructional details carefully to get the proper care for your carpet. These are the easy tips for caring the carpet and rugs in a well-organized manner.

The Editors of the Therapeutic Recreation Journal would like to welcome Drs. Terry Long and Terry Robertson of Northwest Missouri State University to the Editorship of the Therapeutic Recreation Journal beginning in 2008. We would also like to thank the readers of the TRJ and the National Therapeutic Recreation Society for the past three years-it has been a pleasure and an honor to serve the field through our Editorship. We anticipate the continued success of the journal under the new lead of our colleagues from Missouri.

In addition, we would like to thank all the authors, anonymous reviewers, Section Editors, Associate Editors, and Guest Editors who have worked to support the field of therapeutic recreation through contributing to the body of knowledge and working with contributors to maintain the excellent quality of publications in the TRJ. Without you, the journal could not continue and the field of TR would be lessened as a result. Read the rest of this entry »

Traditions: Improving Quality of Life in Caregiving by Janelle Sellick ISBN 1-892132-55-9. ISBN 13 978-1-892132-55-0 Paper by venture.

Traditions is a valuable book written with caregivers in mind. Author Janelle Sellick leads the caregiver through a series of exercises intended to improve the quality of life for those in care giving relationships. The exercises in the book encourage both parties to develop or rekindle a quality leisure lifestyle while continuing to provide the highest level of care.

Traditions is an eye opening reminder for caregivers in understanding the importance of leisure activities in their lives and those they care for. Leisure activities may become neglected in a care giving relationship due to the overwhelming activities of daily living and changes a loved one is experiencing. Caregivers often disregard their own leisure and may be unsure of how to provide quality leisure for the loved one they are caring for. Traditions is a user friendly guide that assists both parties to create a better quality of life through participation in wellness activities. The author outlines the following as domains of wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and vocational. When a person successfully participates in a variety of wellness activities this leads to a higher quality of life.

In the introduction the author describes the book as a “journey toward self discovery related to your own quality of life as well as the quality of life for the person you provide care for.”

Chapter one encourages readers to explore their attitudes and values in relation to quality of life. The exercises in this chapter lead readers to think about how pleasurable activities can counteract the stressful events in your life. The second chapter deals with problem solving and planning where readers are given exercises to identify and overcome barriers to participation including time money guilt etc. Chapter three provides motivational strategies for participation in life activities and outlines strategies for a caregiver to motivate their lived one to participate in activities and have fun together. Chapter four offers therapeutic interventions for quality life including each dimension of wellness and a list of suggested ideas and benefits for the participant. The fifth chapter discusses adapting activities and activities for success and finally the sixth chapter leads the reader to assess resources for wellness.

The challenges and stress involved in caring for a loved one can greatly impact quality of life; the exercises and information in this book allow the caregiver to understand the importance of leisure activities and how to set goals for successful participation. Also care givers will develop a better understanding of the importance of leisure in their own life and will be able to provide better care when they are experiencing a higher quality life themselves. The benefits for the person receiving care may include feelings of increased confidence, independence, and decreased depression. Finding leisure activities that care givers and receivers can enjoy together allows the care giving relationship to remain positive and well balanced. The exercises in the book allow the reader to explore and improve shared and individual leisure time between caregivers and persons receiving care ultimately leading to both parties enjoying a higher quality life together.

Reviewed by: Jessica Daily, CTRS.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of recreational therapy (RT) on the functional independence of people recovering from stroke. Participants were adolescents and adults (N = 960) receiving recreational therapy and other treatment from an acute care hospital. Dependent variables were change scores (from admission to discharge) on the motor subscale, cognition subscale, and total Functional Independence Measure (FIM). Independent variables were number of treatment units of RT, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological services. Data were analyzed using separate stepwise multiple regressions for each dependent variable. RT was a significant predictor of change scores for all three dependent variables. Results confirm the therapeutic value of RT services in the treatment of stroke. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you thought about helping to protect wildlife or wild flowers, but you don’t know how? Or maybe you want to protect your favorite camping site or that cool little stream nobody else knows about? Making a difference in the backcountry is easy for anyone – you don’t have to be Ted Turner. Not every one can fly to the Amazon delta to move bird nests or trek off to the Aleutian Islands to remove crude oil from a pristine beach. But everyone can help right where they are. Follow these 3 easy steps, and you’ll be on your way to giving back to your backcountry and you’ll have a ball doing it.

First step is to take inventory of your backcountry interests. What is your favorite outdoor activity? Is it fishing, rock climbing, bird watching, hiking, camping, canoeing, hunting, skiing, classifying plants, kayaking, horseback riding or something else? Take a few minutes to really understand what excites you about being off the pavement and in the backcountry. Once you have pictured yourself engaging in your favorite outdoor recreation, you’re ready for step two. Read the rest of this entry »

The game of golf is truly an individual sport. The basics are the same for everyone; however, due to the differences in people抯 body types no two people will ever have the same golf swing. Each person will have to adapt their bodies to perform a proper golf swing in their own way. Taking the time to develop your own method of playing golf will greatly improve your enjoyment and success at the game. Practicing the basic fundamentals of the game until they are ingrained in your muscles will lead to confidence on the course, and that confidence will lead to success and enjoyment of the game.

One of the most basic steps that you can put into action and see an immediate improvement to your golf swing is to keep your head still and look straight at the ball. The position of your head should be straight in line with your spine, and your nose should be raised up a bit so that when you start to swing, your left shoulder fits under your chin. Many players tuck their heads into their chests to try and keep their heads still and look straight down at the golf ball. Unfortunately, they cannot perform a proper golf swing while in this position. Read the rest of this entry »