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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
It was a lazy Sunday morning when I decided to spend some time on the couch with my puppies while waiting for my laundry buzzer to go off. I skimmed through Netflix and it was filled with tons of fun cooking shows where chefs and sometimes families competed against each other. I finally settled on […]
As NASA celebrates their 50th anniversary of the first man landing on the moon, Activity Professionals are buoyantly creating space ships that will orbit around senior living environments. This brings me to a thought on how Activity Professionals will go beyond Bingo and make new landings in meaningful moments. Being a part of the NAAP […]
I have been an Activity Professional for 30 years and have known hundreds of Residents. As an activity professional we often become close to our Residents, assisting them with their physical and emotional needs. We get to know them and their families on a personal level. I believe this is an extremely important part of […]
Part I What kinds of problems do older people face? Principle #1 of the Eden Alternative states that, “the three plagues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom account for the bulk of suffering among our Elders.” Do we think this only applies to the residents we see in the long-term care setting? Jeri Sedlar and Rick […]
You don’t have to be a child to enjoy all the perks of summer camp. Roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories and having fun outdoor activities are fun for anyone of any age. If you are looking to plan an exciting month for your seniors, consider a Camping theme day! Consider exploring the great outdoors. ( […]
By: Krista Fischer, ADC, Creator of My Activity Resources The average schedule of a patient staying in sub-acute is often extremely exhausting. Between rehab/physical therapy exercises, many patients may feel overwhelmed and prefer staying in their rooms instead of using their spare time to join activities. Others may not feel comfortable joining in group programs […]
Let’s face it. We spend a great deal of time in our communities handling, preparing and enjoying food with our residents, staff and guests. It is of utmost importance for everyone involved that certain safeguards are taken for any event where food and beverages are served. Here are some helpful tips to help protect your […]
