In honor of National Activity Professionals week, ICCDP, NCCDP, NAAP National Association Activity Professionals and CARD Center for Applied Research in Dementia who were proud sponsors of this year’s contest event. The purpose of the contest was to capture all that the profession and the professional provides. The sponsors wished to recognize the important contributions […]

Leading a team is hard work.  It is your job to make sure staff are doing what they are supposed to, following policies, and providing exceptional care.  Most of the time, your team does a great job.  But what happens when they don’t?  Correcting and disciplining your staff is part of your job, no matter […]

International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners www.iccdp.net iccdpcorporate@iccdp.net Announcement Contest: In honor of Activity Professional Week January 24th-30th 2021 NCCDP, ICCDP, NAAP and CARD have collaborated to recognize Activity Professionals week as well as the contribution that Activity Professionals and Recreation Therapists make on a daily basis to the quality of life for all they […]

Anthony Vicari, NAAP Contributor, shares his third article in the series, Breaking Through the Glass Walls ~ The LGBTQ Senior and You.  We are definitely living in “new” times and in order to “stay afloat” we all must learn about the newest regulations, current federal mandates, and policies and procedures that directly impact our residents’ […]

Hello Friend  – I understand these are extremely difficult, stressful times for many of you. You are invited to take advantage of the free musical resource provided at SharingComfort.com Staff and residents can listen to more than 12 hours of music, at NO cost.  Would you please also pass this on to Activities, Hospice and/or your Chaplain, […]

NAAP Contributor, Anthony Vicari, offers the second article in his series, Breaking Through the Glass Walls.  Cultural Competence is a “hot topic” for every single healthcare professional’s working portfolio.  Current research, specific strategies and techniques, and personal reflections are all outlined in this informative and relevant article. Read the Article Cultural Competence in Today’s Healthcare World