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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.
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6/8/21 Current Wellness Trends within Assisted Living and Senior Living
In this session we will discuss current wellness trends within Assisted Living and Senior Living. What is here to stay post COVID? What do seniors really want? Are we programming based on wellness pillars? Does your program market your community? This continuing education will give you a toolbox for programming within Assisted Living and Senior […]
Just a few of my favorite things……
You don’t have to be Julie Andrews or Oprah to have favorite things, and you certainly do not need to be a celebrity to bring those favorite things to the attention of others. For months you have been reading blogs about communication and empathy and improv and how all of these concepts mesh together when […]
A Message from the President
A few weeks ago I was fortunate to be able to attend a live webinar given by Jill Vitale-Aussem, President/CEO of Christian Living Communities and former President/CEO of the Eden Alternative. Jill spoke with authenticity and passion about transitioning our elder-care communities from being customer-service driven to citizen-driven, and I was inspired to learn more […]
Discovering DRTA! Recreational Therapy in Australia Part 1
As NAAP’s International Development Director, I have the opportunity to participate in monthly “Global Leaders” meetings with Presidents of the National Activity Providers Association (UK), Diversional Therapy Association Japan, Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapy (NZSDRT), and Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia. Each month, a […]
Expanding Your Volunteer Workforce!
By Paul P. Falkowski Ph.D. This article is the second in a series of articles I am writing to not only talk about what goes into producing a viable and sustainable volunteer workforce but also to encourage you to explore new and creative ways nursing home volunteers can support you and the people living in […]
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