By: Carolyn Hoff, NAAP Vice President The pessimist complains about the wind. the optimist expects it to change. the realist adjusts the sails ~ William Arthur Ward I found this quote a while back and it truly described how people have responded to the stress and challenges that have occurred related to […]
Consider your new year’s resolution is to become more emotionally intelligent.This type of resolution is so much more attainable than losing 10 lbs, going to the gym religiously, avoiding chocolate at all costs or eating a kale smoothie EVERY SINGLE DAY! You can make a resolution to add to your life, not take away from […]
Wowzitude’s Travel Club connects older adults to live, remote, virtual tour and travel programs. Activity professionals may choose from 50+ destinations and themes. Our guides provide real-time, live-streamed tours and discussions that promote connections and conversations among seniors and their communities. Wowzitude not only live-streams tours around the world, its experienced team conducts interactive, […]
True empathic listening is an achievable goal for all of us, but it is almost impossible to attain this ALL OF THE TIME. There are various reasons why we all struggle from time to time. When we do achieve this momentous achievement, we certainly do deserve a pat on the back; It is so difficult […]
NAAP Contributor, Anthony Vicari, offers his first article in a brand new series, Old Lives Matter. This article deals directly with the subject matter of “Caring” and how the Recreation/Activity Professional is not only the Quality of Live Champion; but, also a necessary team member of the Quality of Care Team in any healthcare setting. […]
Amy Laughlin, NAAP President, Administrator/Activity Professional Be Open & Honest with Communication Have the courage to go to your Administrator and professionally express yourself. Ask for what you need (supplies, additional manpower for a special project, capital expense) – all they can is no! Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice, or to […]
As the creator of My Activity Resources, I am always searching for new programs that can benefit activity professionals. I was lucky enough to stumble along a fabulous new program by Debi Block. She is a lover of the arts, Hollywood, showtunes and more. Combining her love of entertainment along with senior recreation, she has […]
When I was young our family enjoyed listening to the Roger Whittaker “Christmas Album.” One of my favorite songs on that album had the following lyrics: Look down, look down and see the world Look down and see the world rejoicing A child, a child is born today In peace and love so raise your […]
Ageism seems to be one of the most common “isms” that hasn’t been banned from polite society. During the presidential race, many social media memes were flying around teasing Joe Biden for having dementia. There are YouTube channels of people dressing up like seniors, falling over with walkers and using physical comedy to look frail. […]
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 […]
