This session will provide the benefits and resources for programming an ongoing year-round gardening program. We will touch on the regulations that support providing programming to residents using their past activity pursuits. This session will walk through planning, out of the box gardening ideas, seasonal ideas to provide gardening year round, and finish with a […]
Activity Profession, eLearning
This presentation speaks to the current world conditions in light of COVID-19 and the very basic fundamental human needs. Overall the presentation helps all to see the big picture, and how important it is to address the psychosocial needs of seniors in care settings. This is addressed for not only all seniors but also seniors […]
eLearning, MEPAP Instructors, Regulations/Documentation
This session will provide a framework for preparing, managing and responding to all facets of the survey process. Being Survey Ready is a n on-going quality process that integrates with all parts of a Therapeutic Activity Director’s job. The session will describe foundational principles in the your Activity Services structure that can help you avoid or possibly […]
According to F-Tag 744, it’s essential to engage residents with Dementia in programs that maintain their highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This includes providing opportunities for creative expression. Yet, engaging individuals with dementia in art can feel challenging. How do we grab their attention long enough to do art? How do we […]
Activity Profession, eLearning
Especially during the time of COVID-19 this session will focus on the important role that you the Activity Professional play in your facility. We will review the role of professionalism you play, how you enhance quality of life, and gain more confidence about who you are. The Importance of You handout   […]
Specific, intentional movement can heal, maintain or strengthen. Cognitive games (just a short list) stimulate the brain, mobilize problem solving, reasoning, humor, social manners and affirm individuals or aid in community cohesion. Play releases stress and often is the gateway to creativity. Explore the power of play, ways to adapt activities, strengthen communication and engagement […]
Activity Profession, eLearning
Social media is a unique and ever growing way to connect. As healthcare workers we need to ensure the privacy and dignity of patients and residents in long-term and post acute care facilities. In this session, we will explore the different types of social media and review best practices to proper policies and procedures. We […]
Members will learn what other communities around the country are doing to keep spirits high despite the times. We will cover activities inside and outside the box that can be implemented today and also share how some physical distancing friendly technologies are being implemented today. We will also share some examples of how communities are […]
This program empowers the activity professional to lead four different types of exercise classes without memorizing routines, and providing a new workout every day for their residents. Techniques are taught to help residents of all ability levels be able to exercise and see improvement in their strength, flexibility, balance, reaction time, and even emotional […]
Chair Chi is a gentle exercise program developed by Pat Griffith to help people receive the benefits of traditional Tai Chi Chuan in the comfort and safety of their chair. This allows people who cannot stand or do not feel confident with their balance, to participate. Pat Griffith will go over a complete mind/body experience […]
