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 […]
Is there a cure for the summertime blues? This is a question that I have asked often as I develop and plan activity programs for my residents each summer. And now… let’s add a pandemic into the mix. I am not sure if it can truly be answered, however, it reminds of an old children’s […]
Dementia is an unfortunate fact of life that is far too real and familiar for many people. Most people know someone that has suffered or is suffering from dementia. An expert from a company that provides in-home care for seniors said that dementia is draining for all people involved, family, friends, caregivers, and especially the […]
We all just remembered Independence Day, and most likely celebrated the day with our residents. We honored the men and women who laid down their lives so we can all have the freedom of independence that provides us with our own self-worth and the autonomy to choose our surroundings. The meaning of independence has become […]
I worked for a short time with an Administrator with many years of experience leading teams in both for-profit and not-for-profit Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facilities. Whilst he and I held differing opinions on a number of operational strategies, he had a certain professional philosophy that I shall never forget; one which has given […]
Some people go to work and expect to do their job and then go home at the end of the day. Working in recreation isn’t so cut and dry. We wear many hats. Compassion is a huge part of why we began working in this field. That may require us stepping outside of our comfort […]
Five Tips for a Stress-free Fourth of July in Memory Care By: Brooke DeNisco Creative Coordinator Activity Connection Many holidays are a mixed blessing in memory care communities. Plenty of people with memory loss still remember holidays and enjoy the special events and decorations that go with them. Others can feel overwhelmed and displaced. Social […]
The National Association of Activity Professionals stands in solidarity with those experiencing the unjust impacts of racial inequality. We remain consistent with our Mission to deliver person-centered care and supporting cultural competencies. Our organization embraces the truth that all people should be respected and treated equally regardless of race, age, gender, orientation, birthplace and religious […]
There are some old songs from the time of the revolutionary war. The victorious colonists took “Yankee Doodle” as their theme song, but when Cornwallis’ army was marched out of Yorktown in defeat, the fifes played “The World Turn’d Upside Down.” This is how it goes: If buttercups buzzed after the bee, If boats were […]
Every Wednesday afternoon we load up our tri-shaw, which we have transformed into the “Happy Heart Cart” and go room to room in our independent apartments with a Mobile Farmer’s Market! All departments have worked together to make this a successful activity for our residents. The idea originally came from our Director of Nursing, and […]
