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.

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.

Rooted in Engagement.

Grounded in Care.

Rooted in Engagement. Grounded in Care.

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.

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

  • 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

  • Physical Health

    Improves mobility, balance, strength, and independence.


  • Cognitive Function

    Supports memory, attention, and mental flexibility.

  • Emotional Wellbeing

    Reduces isolation, anxiety, and agitation while promoting joy.

  • Social Connection

    Creates opportunities for conversation, shared experiences, and belonging.


  • Purpose & Identity

    Encourages autonomy and reconnects individuals with lifelong interests.

  • 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