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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services distinctly outlines and defines the meaning of Quality of Life (F675) for all healthcare professionals. Moreover, Recreation/Activity Professionals are most familiar with F679; §483.24(c) Activities. §483.24(c)(1) The facility must provide, based on the comprehensive assessment & care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program supporting […]
October is the designated month to honor Residents and their rights. The Resident’s Rights are guaranteed by the Federal Law – 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act. The law requires nursing homes to promote and protect the rights of each resident. There are 27 listed rights, do you know them? Do you honor and promote them? […]
Activity Consultant Services has been providing education and consultation services for over 30 years to the activity professional working in the long-term care continuum. ACS offers the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals(MEPAP) and other courses through Home Study. ACS also offers a wide variety of continuing education programs, specifically designed for professionals working in long […]
By Colleen Knudson, International Development Director Aotearoa is the Maori name of New Zealand and translates to “land of the long white cloud”. Maori are the indigenous Polynesia people of New Zealand. As legend has it, Kupe, the first Polynesian to discover New Zealand, first thought he was approaching land because of the large cloud […]
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As of lately, I’ve sadly seen many activity directors post on various social media advice sites that they have seen their facility post an ad for their position. This can be extremely upsetting and demoralizing. I know because sadly it has happened to me. I never saw an ad in the paper, however I was […]
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The swimming pool has reopened! This news brought joy into the hearts of many individuals at my retirement community a week ago, as it signified one small success in what will have been a year-long journey in learning to manage expectations, overcome fear of change and be more creative and flexible than we ever thought […]
Communication, in many ways, is both difficult and frustrating for persons living with Alzheimer’s. These beloved individuals have trouble remembering things and struggle finding “that exact word” or simply forgetting what they want to say and communicate with others. In fact, for any healthcare professional, communication difficulties can be one of the most challenging aspects […]
