Beyond Words: Therapeutic Art for Dementia – Sherita Sparrow

Speaker:  Dr. William Mansbach There is ample evidence that social distancing can dramatically and negatively impact cognition and physical health in older adults, particularly people with dementia. Given the high risk of COVID-19 infection, especially to residents in nursing homes and senior living communities, social distancing policies and procedures are critically important and are necessary […]

An overview of the benefits and background of nature-based activities/programing/therapies for seniors, including those with dementia, and how they can be implemented through different approaches, general tips for creating engaging interactions with nature, and some COVID-19 specific considerations/tips for sharing nature. All of which can be generalized and used in the context of other activities, […]

Still developing traditional, institutional, disciplinary care plans? If team members say, “I have to work on my care plans,” you are. Care plans belong to, and should reflect, the person and their life, not just their care or whether they don’t go to groups or get out of their rooms. Be freed from outdated, medical, […]

This session highlights 21 practical strategies activity professionals can use to connect seniors with nature, plants, animals and the environment, year round. The benefits of engaging with nature and its impact on seniors will be discussed in reference to Deci and Ryan’s three Basic Psychological Human Needs: competency, autonomy and relatedness. Examples of how to […]

Members will learn about the origins of Saltbox TV, the first entertainment platform specifically for senior communities. Members will also learn about the programming content to be offered as well as the credentials and stories of the creative/administrative team working to bring this new streaming platform to fruition. The webinar will also cover the ways […]

As an educator or consultant, you may need to design and deliver training & courses outside the traditional method of a face-to-face setting to meet the needs of the growing number of students and organizations seeking online options. As a corporate or independent consultant, you support and mentor activity professionals individually or across the organization, […]