Life Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP)

LEAP Components

Fall Reduction

This program is designed to help older adults increase strength and endurance to reduce their risk of falling.

Physical Wellness

This program is designed to help older adults create or maintain physical health, and can be used as a follow up to the Fall Reduction program

Yoga

This program is designed for older adults to focus on the connection between the mind and body.  It promotes increasing flexibility, range of motion, and relaxation.

Creativity and the Arts

The purpose of the creative arts is to provide a meaningful activity and ultimately a product that benefits both those creating and the whole of society.

Rejuvenation: Skin Care, Foot Care and Massage

The purpose of this program is to bring the spa experience to residents.  The skin and foot care programs help identify problems, help prevent other problems from occurring and relieve pain from existing conditions.  The massage program is basic massage techniques caregivers can use to help residents with circulation, pain and simple relaxation. 

Eating Well

Is an introduction to understanding the need for nutritional education in aging community and a guide for implementation of eating well programming for older adults

LEAP Beyond

This program is a comprehensive program consisting of education, awareness building and physical activity intervention strategies aimed at maintaining and strengthening activities of daily living.  It is designed for more active older adults who are interested in improving their physical health through a regular activity program.

LEAP: What is included?

Manuals and forms, Flash Cards, Training, Monthly Newsletter Updates

How do I purchase the LEAP Wellness Program?

For pennies a day, older persons you know can benefit from the LEAP Wellness Program.  Let us customize a plan that meets your needs.  Orders can be placed for organizations such as churches, senior centers, home care agencies, congregate meal programs, or those living in adult communities.  All programs are available in Spanish and English.  If you are interested in finding out more about this program and purchasing it for your community or organization, please contact the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation at 503-408-4756 or email us at leap@jfrfoundation.org.