What is Stepping Stones?
Stepping Stones is an in-home and community recreation therapy program designed to help you or your loved one enjoy leisure activities in or outside your home.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE AND WHAT DOES IT COST?
You are eligible to participate in the Stepping Stones program if you are a resident of Kent County, 60+ years of age, and have either been recently discharged from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or nursing center, or are homebound due to recent illness, injury, or disability.
This program is made possible through special funding by the Kent County Senior Millage. A cost share program is implemented for many aged 60+. Most people qualify for the service at no charge.
WE HELP YOU:
- Re-learn your favorite leisure activities.
- Discover new recreation opportunities within the community.
- Enroll in various transportation services and discounted Go Bus Ticket program.
- Improve your physical condition through various treatment options including Aquatic Therapy.
Your treatment plan is based upon your needs and your personal goals.
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC RECREATION?
Therapeutic recreation helps those who are in need of special assistance to participate in meaningful recreation activities and experiences that are intended to maintain or improve health status, daily activity, and quality of life. The services provided through therapeutic recreation include treatment (recreational therapy), education (including leisure education), and many other recreation opportunities. Therapeutic recreation experts are specially trained and certified to provide these services.
