1. (a) The following types of activities shall be offered at least weekly to residents of a special care unit for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia:

   1. (1) Gross motor activities, such as dancing, stretching and other exercise.
   2. (2) Self-care activities, such as personal hygiene.
   3. (3) Social activities, such as games, music and holiday and seasonal celebrations.
   4. (4) Crafts, such as sewing, decorations and pictures.
   5. (5) Sensory and memory enhancement activities, such as review of current events, movies, story telling, picture albums, cooking, pet therapy and reminiscing.
   6. (6) Outdoor activities, as weather permits, such as walking, gardening and field trips.

2. (b) Resident participation for residents of a special care unit for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in general activity programming shall:

   1. (1) Be voluntary.
   2. (2) Respect the resident’s age and cognitive abilities.
   3. (3) Support the retention of the resident’s abilities.
3. (c) The rehabilitation and support plans of the residents in a special care unit for INRBI will determine the types and frequency of the individual and group activities to be offered.

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 2800.231 (relating to admission).