My Life Changing Decision
Have you ever made a decision that changed the course of your life? Earlier this year, I did. After spending the last decade immersed in a career in the financial…
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As Fate Would Have It
A compassionate and multi-talented woman finds the perfect career in Therapeutic Recreation In 1992, 28-year-old Etsuko Fujita came to Vancouver from Japan alone on a one-year ‘working holiday’ visa. On…
From Spreadsheets to Smiles and Bubbles
Stenberg College’s Therapeutic Recreation grad, Linda Weatherly loves her new career. “It’s been pretty darn exciting! Anybody can do it.” Read her story…
From Selling Stocks to Serving Seniors
Sarah Evans is the kind of person anyone would be lucky to count as a friend. Equal parts funny and genuine, she’s the kind of warm-hearted straight shooter one can trust immediately. Sarah’s ability…
4 things I’ve learned about combined delivery
I chose my area of study, Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology) because it aligns nicely with my goals and sensibilities. In selecting this track, however, I had to consider the nature of…
Meet Jennifer – Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Blogger
It’s a long way from Catterick, Yorkshire, England to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. While the thought of sharing every detail of my life from day one to…
Meet our Therapeutic Recreation Blogger: Bernard
I’ve always been drawn to the journey. As an over-the-road trucker in the US, I drove in 28 of 50 US states. As a bike messenger in New York City,…
True Story: I changed me with Therapeutic Recreation
It was a day like any other. I was a little fed up with the same old routine and found myself wondering what else might be out there. I was stopped…
‘Dementia Villages’: A New Frontier for Grads of Gerontology Training
Managing the growing population of elderly patients with dementia in Canada is one of the biggest challenges currently facing our health services. The Alzheimer Society estimates that one in twenty…
Dementia Explained: A Gerontologist’s Guide to Types and Causes
This September marks the fourth international World Alzheimer’s Month—a time for care professionals to reflect on the progressive dementia affecting more and more people worldwide. If you’re considering a diploma…
3 Reasons Therapeutic Recreation is Important for Seniors
Many seniors, especially those in long-term care systems, spend a substantial amount of time being cared for by various healthcare professionals. While frequent visits with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other…
3 Influential Trends in Gerontology
British Columbia’s elderly population is increasing, and as more and more people retire, there is a greater demand for gerontology workers. The term gerontology was coined just over 100 years…
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