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NAAP is the only national organization that exclusively represents Activity Professionals working in primarily geriatric settings. This association provides opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
Some of the many benefits of a NAAP Membership includes:
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Top Ten Reasons to Attend the NAAP 38th Annual Conference “Lighting the Way” in Reno, Nevada
17 hours of NCCAP-approved education specifically for Activity Professionals for the early bird rate of only $350 before March 19. Opening Keynote from Tami Neumann and Cathy Braxton of the Silver Dawn Training Institute, “Staying Curious”. Breakout sessions covering a wide variety of topics: Programming, Compliance, Leadership, Teaching/Learning Strategies, Certification, Behavioral Health, Dementia, CBD/Medical […]
The State of the Activity Profession 2020 – Alisa Tagg
Today’s Activity Professional must be able to meet the ever changing needs of the community and setting you work in. In this session we will explore the updated Standards of Practice for the Activity Professional and recognize how important standards are for the profession. We will also review the current Code of Ethics for Activity […]
We Need Each Other – Krista Fischer ADC, NAAP Contributor
It’s the year 2020. So much has advanced in our field in just twenty years. Just think about how much more is going to change. One thing that we should all take advantage of is the ability to network 24/7. Facebook has allowed a shared open space for fellow activity directors to vent to each […]
January 2020 Webinars
January Live Webinar: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 1pm ET, 12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT. Topic: The State of the Activity Profession – A look ahead at 2020! Speaker: Alisa Tagg BA, ACC/EDU, CDP, CADDCT, CDCS Click here to register for this webinar Today’s Activity Professional must be able to meet the ever changing […]
The Agitated and Anxious – NAAP Contributor Anthony Vicari
This is the time of the year that most people are happy, excited and filled with much joy as they celebrate the season. However; for many of our seniors, the thoughts of loneliness and isolation bring about real feelings of agitation and anxiety caused by a variety of medical conditions and medicinal interactions, thus bringing […]
