As you hopefully consider moving away from traditional, institutional “activity programming” to normal, real life, in these warmer months I suggest figuring out how to live life outdoors. If you aren’t already, consider becoming passionate about getting people outside. We all know the benefits. Sunshine resets our circadian rhythm which helps us sleep better, vitamin […]
By Paul P. Falkowski, Ph.D., President/Founder For the National Association of Activities Professionals June 5, 2023 Introduction: In the heart of every long-term care community, there are compassionate individuals who selflessly volunteer their time to bring joy and companionship to residents. These dedicated volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those in […]
It seems that many of our residents are taken to their rooms after lunch so they can take a nap. Do they really need that nap? The National Institute on Aging (NIA) says that adults over 70 only need about 7-9 hours of sleep each night. It has been said that they need that nap […]
As we know, getting outside is so healthy for all of us and now is the time to do it in most parts of the country. Some wait so long. I wonder what might happen if your community doubled its efforts to get people outside. Did you know gardening and birding have been America’s number […]
The Eden Alternative? developed what are called the seven Domains of Well-being®. If you want to learn them, Eden has a white paper at www.edenalt.org. Another highly recommended resource is Dr. Allen Power’s book Dementia beyond Disease: Enhancing Wellbeing. Each chapter is dedicated to each of the seven domains. Did you know CMS included the […]
It has been a privilege and honor to serve as NAAP President for the past three years, and to be a Board member for the last six. I’m going to be very honest; when I first joined the Board and attended Board meetings I was very intimidated by the other Board members around the table: […]
The Eden Alternative? developed what are called the seven Domains of Well-being®. If you want to learn them, Eden has a white paper at www.edenalt.org. Another highly recommended resource is Dr. Allen Power’s book Dementia beyond Disease: Enhancing Wellbeing. Each chapter is dedicated to each of the seven domains. Did you know CMS included the […]
The Eden Alternative? developed what are called the seven Domains of Well-being®. If you want to learn them, Eden has a white paper at www.edenalt.org. Another highly recommended resource is Dr. Allen Power’s book Dementia beyond Disease: Enhancing Wellbeing. Each chapter is dedicated to each of the seven domains. Did you know CMS included the […]
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 […]
