TTAP Method (c) featured in the American Journal of Therapeutic Recreation- Summer 2009

Uses of therapeutic thematic arts programming,

TTAP Method©, for enhanced cognitive and

psychosocial functioning in the geriatric population

Linda Levine-Madori, PhD, CTRS, ATR-BC, LCAT

Currently, there is a need for strength-based recreation therapy approaches which promote
the retention of skills and abilities of the growing older adult population. This article
introduces an emerging multimodal intervention: Therapeutic Thematic Arts
Programming for Older Adults (TTAP Method©), an approach that provides stimulation to
three distinct brain systems, encouraging brain wellness and neural regeneration, thereby
providing a viable means for enhancing cognitive functioning in older adults. Research on
TTAP Method© efficacy is currently being explored at Cornell University and previous pilot
studies strongly indicate that the TTAP Method© may be an effective intervention for slowing
the progression of mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. TTAP Method© is
person centered and culturally competent, and engages a variety of creative activities.

Please go to http://www.pnpco.com/pn10000.html to learn more about the American Journal of Therapeutic Recreation, published by Weston Medical Publishing.