Why Friends of the Water Trails
The Future of Healing Environments in Gerontology
Friends of the Water Trails, Inc. offers a unique combination of nature and comprehensive activity solutions, designed to enhance the well-being of seniors. By integrating the therapeutic benefits of nature with engaging, year-round programs, we provide senior living facilities with enriching opportunities that promote physical, mental, and emotional health. We provide an ongoing program of activities designed to align with each resident's individual interests and needs, as determined through a comprehensive assessment. These activities are aimed at promoting physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being to support the overall health of each resident. By creating safe, inclusive spaces for learning and family involvement, we provide opportunities for older adults to build resilience, enhance self-esteem, and strengthen relationships with their communities. Our commitment to environmental education and physical health offers a transformative model that supports the aging process, fostering healing through connection with nature and the development of lifelong skills. As we continue to grow, Friends of the Water Trails is paving the way for a future where gerontology embraces outdoor experiences as essential tools for health, vitality, and well-being. .
Comprehensive Activity Solutions for Assisted Living
Engagement
Personalization
Personalization
Our team specializes in providing experienced professionals to assist assisted living facilities with their activity programming needs. Our team designs a wide range of activities to enhance residents' quality of life, including group social events, creative programs like arts, crafts, music, and drama, as well as exercise programs. We a
Our team specializes in providing experienced professionals to assist assisted living facilities with their activity programming needs. Our team designs a wide range of activities to enhance residents' quality of life, including group social events, creative programs like arts, crafts, music, and drama, as well as exercise programs. We also foster positive facility-community interactions, ensuring residents stay engaged and active.
Personalization
Personalization
Personalization
Our professionals are responsible for preparing monthly activity calendars and overseeing activity aides. They train and supervise volunteers, creating a collaborative environment. By assessing resident needs, they develop personalized activity goals for care plans, promoting participation and documenting progress through accurate records, including MDS reports and progress notes.
Collaboration
Personalization
Collaboration
In collaboration with facility management, our team helps manage activity budgets and explores creative funding opportunities. They build strong relationships with family members and community partners to support the activity program, ensuring a vibrant lifestyle for residents in their home.
Support
Personalization
Collaboration
Our team attends care plan meetings, QAPI meetings, and department head meetings as required. They are committed to fulfilling other duties as assigned while prioritizing residents’ well-being and ensuring that all activities align with the facility’s mission to provide exceptional care.
Empowering Residents
Family Hubs
The permanent hubs provide a dedicated space for year-round programs, creating a safe and welcoming environment that fosters environmental education, learning, and family engagement. These beautiful facilities offer the community a chance to connect with nature through a variety of exciting activities, including nature walks, camping workshops, archery string-making, kayaking lessons, wilderness first aid training, nature photography, and many other outdoor adventures. By integrating environmental education into these experiences, participants not only gain valuable skills but we empower families to strengthen their bonds, promoting sustainability and a lifelong appreciation for the environment.
How it Works
Are you a business looking to sponsor a Family Hub in your community?
Are you a business looking to sponsor a Family Hub in your community?
Are you a business looking to sponsor a Family Hub in your community?
Do you consider yourself an outdoor enthusiast?
Are you a business looking to sponsor a Family Hub in your community?
Are you a business looking to sponsor a Family Hub in your community?
Get Involved
Get Involved
Get Involved
You can make a difference by helping seniors connect with the outdoors.