Recreation Programming

Residents at Alden of Old Town East benefit from frequent community outings – including shopping, dining, sporting events, concerts and participating in Alden-sponsored programs such as a regional Special Olympics for individuals with physical disabilities.

Programming is very resident-centered and is conducted based on input and feedback from the community. Outings are planned based on residents’ skills, interests and abilities.

Activities offer many benefits:

• Improved cognitive, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Increased physical skills – fine gross motor skills, coordination and range of motion
• Enhanced emotional well-being, self-confidence, socialization and self-esteem
• A decrease in the display of maladaptive behaviors