Recreation Therapy

Battle Creek VA’s Recreational Therapy held a disc golf event for Veterans.

Army Veteran Jim Reynolds had a special thrill at this year’s Golden Age Games.

Air Force Veteran Mark Wager overcame a stroke and is now competing in the 2024 National Veterans Golden Age Games.

Recreation therapy helps provide Veterans experiencing PTSD, anxiety and depression, new ways to enjoy life.

“At the Yak and Yarn, we can talk about anything with each other. We have the commonality of the military so we understand each other.”

When you hear music playing do you automatically find yourself swaying, toe tapping, or feel like bursting out in dance? Well – you are not alone! Studies have shown that moving to the beat is built into our nervous systems.

Joyce Casey, a Spinal Cord Injury recreation therapist, has saved and changed the lives of thousands of paralyzed Veterans.

Marine Veteran who broke his leg improving with new aquatic obstacle course at Cleveland medical center. Helps Veterans improve their balance with increased stability and strengthening to prevent falls.

Recreation Therapy department offers numerous creative and flexible recreation and leisure activities to enhance and normalize Veterans’ lives. The main goal is to improve their quality of life.

VA celebrates National Therapeutic Recreation Month and all it does to change Veterans’ lives. Here’s a great story of a Veteran who was in “a dark place” and says recreation therapy gave him a focus.

U.S. Army Veteran Arthur Saenz was not only blind, but without skills, a job or direction—until he worked with a series of VA professionals who helped put him on the path to self-respect and success

From strokes to other major brain injuries, the Minneapolis polytrauma team provides world-class care unlike anything in the civilian community.