We’ve said this before and we will say it again… being social is good for your health. Occupational Therapists recognize the importance of social interaction within leisure activities for persons with and without disabilities. We work with clients to explore their interests to help find activities that offer opportunities for social interaction and, if needed, find ways to address the different barriers to engaging in these meaningful past times.
Great news! Your family doctor can help with this too. There is now a pilot program in Ontario that allows physicians to write prescriptions for social activities and the ROM is assisting with this initiative. Learn more in the following care of CBC News.
CBC News: Doctor’s orders: ‘Social prescriptions’ have been shown to improve health