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Recipient Member Coler
Goldwater Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility thanks MTFA “for many years
of support and donated materials and inspiring expression in our Patients,
Residents and Staff.”
Materials for the Arts
Director, Harriet Taub, was invited to participate in Coler Goldwater's Annual
Residents’ Art Show on May 21st, 2008. The show "Melange of Materials”, featured
the work of residents that particpated in a four week program using specific
materials, most of them coming from the MFTA warehouse. The culminating show
included performances by the Coler choir, Ron Becker, Coler's Director of
Thereapeutic Recreation and tasty refreshments.
Margaret Lopes, who
heads the Children's Unit at Coler gave Harriet a tour of the facility which was
very impressive. Coler staff members are frequent shoppers at MFTA and really
know how to maximize their trips. MFTA is proud to work with these dedicated
therapists who make a difference every day in the lives of the Coler
residents.
Coler Goldwater is a leading, comprehensive specialty care
hospital and nursing facility dedicated to providing quality medical, sub-acute,
rehabilitative and long-term specialty services. Coler Goldwater is committed to
serving the New York
City and surrounding communities while setting the
example as a national leader in long-term and subacute care with centers of
excellence in areas such as: geriatrics, rehabilitation and ventilator
dependence.
Therapeutic Recreation
Services is a vital component of quality care using leisure activities to
enhance our patient’s/resident’s quality of life. Leisure activities are
provided seven days a week, through a variety of venues, to improve physical
functioning, enhance or regain social and cognitive skills, improve emotional
health and self-esteem, and provide a safe, nurturing environment for creativity
and self-empowerment.
Some of the many
services provided through the Therapeutic Recreation Department are: Art
Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama, Photography, and Creative Writing. The
Therapeutic Recreation Department coordinates special educational and
entertainment events with community groups, schools, religious and civic
organizations and foundations to provide a variety of therapeutic, empowering
and enjoyable leisure experiences.
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