Vision Statement – The National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers (NALTCV) is recognized and embraced by nursing home providers as a valuable resource for increasing community awareness and engagement through well-trained, credentialed volunteers who go on to provide meaningful support for and collaborate with professional nursing home staff to improve the quality of life for […]
MIRADOR MAGAZINE is an ad-free online and print publication created for those experiencing cognitive change and as an engagement tool for care partners. MIRADOR was developed to help fill a gap of age-appropriate and accessible reading materials for a neurodiverse community. MIRADOR includes short features and activities in a beautifully designed, reader-friendly format. A digital […]
NCAPA’s purpose is to expand and improve the quality of care in the programs for the elderly and infirm people its members serve. If you are an activity professional in the state of North Carolina, take this opportunity to network with others who make improving the quality of life for our aging or infirm population […]
Every Community, every facility, and every person, whether it is your activity team or administration team, has varying ideas on what should be in a pet policy. Some communities are very strict with their pet policies, while others do not have any guidelines or restrictions. There are considerations for the pets visiting and living in […]
What is this Course About? Reiki is a hands-on energy healing technique developed in Japan to encourage relaxation and stress relief to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. During this course, you will learn how to offer Reiki services to older adults in long-term care communities. The course counts as 14 Continuing Education Credits toward […]
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The Eden Alternative developed what are called the seven Domains of Well-being®. CMS actually included the Eden Domains of Well-being in the “new” (2016) regulations. And, of all places, at the Activities tag! F679 Activities. INTENT §483.24(c) To ensure that facilities implement an ongoing resident centered activities program that incorporates the resident’s interests, hobbies and […]
A few months back I gifted myself an early Christmas present by having a cleaning professional come to my home and do a “deep clean”. I have never had outside help with housekeeping before and was unsure of what to expect. Lucky for me, the date we agreed upon was during a business trip of […]
LifeBio believes story belongs in care. We capture life stories and help seniors to be engaged by their own family members, volunteers, or staff members. LifeBio Memory is a life story app that records the person’s own voice, and we generate Life Story Books, Snapshots, and Action Plans to know the person’s unique activity and […]
As we age, social connections and friendships become increasingly important for our overall well-being and quality of life. Research has shown that seniors who have strong social connections and a sense of community have better physical and mental health outcomes and are less likely to experience loneliness and isolation. Living in a retirement or senior […]
