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2021 Annual Board Reports
The 2021 NAAP Board Member Annual Reports are located here: 2021 Board Reports
The 2021 NAAP Annual Board Open Members meeting will be held on Monday, April 26th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This meeting is open to all members in good standing. To register for this meeting, please contact office@naap.info.
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10 Tips for Planning Activities for Memory Care – by Brooke DeNisco
Consider what activities are the most meaningful for participants and schedule them first. For example, make sure there is time for physical movement, getting outdoors when weather-appropriate, etc. Schedule activities according to the natural energy cycles of participants. Think about when participants are the most physically and cognitively alert. When do people usually feel sleepy […]
The Activity Professional Perspective Post Pandemic
It is an exciting time in the lives of Activity Professionals. We are getting closer to a post-pandemic life of returning to normalcy. But the real questions are how are we really doing and what does the future hold? Senior Living leaders have defined 5 trends for 2021. I have shared them here with the […]
4/13/21 – Brain Health: Reducing Your Risk for Dementia
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Stelter & Jessica Ryan Many know there is no cure for dementia, leaving many in fear of developing the disease. With leading clinical research, there are methods shown to reduce a person’s risk for developing the disease. Learn briefly what is dementia and the risk factors indicated for developing the disease. Then, […]
Feeling Crafty: Hobbies and Activities to Let Out Your Creativity
Are you looking for fun and safe activities to do with your elderly loved ones? Crafts are an excellent way for seniors to reduce stress in their lives. Doing crafts has been known to produce serotonin and boost self-esteem. Visualizing, working on, and then creating an item can help seniors feel better about themselves. Crafting […]
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