If you at any point will have to help a client answer the question “who can help me,” I highly recommend either of these two exercises. It’s a common question when someone is at their whits-end. This person is exhausted mentally, emotionally, and likely physically. They might be plagued with insecurities that no one wants […]
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The National Association of Activity Professionals has been working hard to form partnerships with Activity Professional and Recreation Therapy organizations around the world. One of the main benefits of these partnerships is shared education. NAAP is excited to announce that the New Zealand Society for Diversional and Recreational Therapy (NZSDRT) and the National Activity Providers […]
We have entered the most wonderful time of year, except there is nothing wonderful about the restrictions and limitations many of our communities are required to follow, right? For centuries we have greeted others with phrases like: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Happy Holidays and Joyous Noel. With COVID-19 in high gear it has […]
By Cindy Tewalt, NAAP Financial Director Perhaps you have noticed more activity in your spam box? Or perhaps emails have ‘snuck past’ your email and you have been targeted by “phishing”. “Phish” is pronounced just as it spelled and sounds just like “fish”. It’s an interesting word and as in fishing, it is the intent […]
Our friends at Famileo have shared their November Activity Newsletter. Click HERE for the newsletter Learn more about Famileo HERE
Unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii, Sunday, November 1, 2020, marks the end of daylight saving time. In many states, this means the already waning days of autumn get an hour shorter. You may suddenly be driving home from work in the dark and turning the heat on earlier. Several states, including California, Washington, […]
The holiday season isn’t quite among us, but now is the perfect time to prepare for it. Many activity directors know that it is very easy to fill up your calendar with festive activities in October, November and December. There is usually a very welcomed overabundance of volunteers who come to make everyone’s spirit brighter. […]
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Cultural Diversity has become one of the hottest topics in the health care industry. What makes diversity so important? Diversity means a number of characteristics including the following: race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, education, physical abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic background, language, and culture. Diversity in healthcare can lead to cultural competency, which is […]
