This booklet reviews Medicare-covered behavioral health services, typically referred to as mental health and substance use services. These services affect a patient’s overall well- being. It’s important to understand these Medicare-covered services. This booklet explains: Covered and non-covered services Eligible professionals Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage Medicare drug plan (Part D) coverage Medical record documentation Coding […]
After more than two years of COVID-19 disasters, day care centers and aged care residential facilities have had to refrain from group recreation and seasonal fun events for fear of infection. I have been working at some care facilities and hospitals to provide recreational activities in Diversional Therapy as a DT consultant for 20 years, […]
In the next few months I am going to be publishing a series I would like to refer to as: The Fight for Survival. Each month is going to cover a distinct primitive instinct that remains within us as we age and explain some of the otherwise unexplainable. As Activity Professionals you are continually faced […]
Science for Seniors has provided this powerpoint presentation along with easy and safe simple experiments/demos and lots of trivia. Access the presentation HERE
In 1998 I was introduced to the National Association of Activity Professionals when I attended an annual conference in San Diego, CA. I had worked in activities since 1985 at this point in my career. I was very lucky to work with an organization that supported quality of life and encouraged continuing education opportunities for […]
Joyful Memories is a magazine designed for senior adults, including those living with dementia. Produced by Songs & Smiles, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting families during Alzheimer’s. Eric Kolb, the organization’s co-founder and executive director, brings 20-plus years of magazine publishing experience to this project. FEATURING large type, high-contrast colors, and an easy-to-follow design. No ads, […]
The contemporary healthcare environment is a dynamic one, combining enduring patterns of practice with evolving ones to meet challenges and opportunities of changing times. Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, 2022 Registration due June 3, 2022 if paying by credit card. Registration due and check received BY May 20 if paying by check. […]
Program Flyer Introspective and Interactive Learning Platform that integrates the concepts of empathy with the rules of improv to provide effective communication tools for all types of caregivers, regardless of age, education or background. This one-of-a-kind communication specific training is offered with a blend of 8 hours of individual self-exploratory/pre-work and 8 hours of virtual […]
Spontaneity is a practice of the culture change movement. It predominately comes from the Eden Alternative®, an excellent model of changed culture that follows ten principles. I highly recommend nursing and assisted living homes to become a registered Eden Alternative® home as it then propels your community into changing culture. It gives you guidance, support […]
Over 30 years ago, I attended a district meeting. I learned so much from my fellow activity professionals and I could not seem to learn enough. I began my journey as an Activity Professional quite by mistake. I had no formal clinical training and honestly, not a sole in the building I worked in really […]
