Activity Profession

In any long-term care setting, the blues can become a block to attending and participating in activity programs. COVID-19 has changed the way Activity Professionals provide programs and many clients find themselves isolated in their rooms. During this session, the participant will learn more about depression and the overlapping symptoms with dementia. Programming suggestions will […]

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Famileo is a social startup that developed an innovation solution to fight loneliness in seniors who did not embrace new technologies.  Famileo allows elderly people to receive every week or month news from their family via a physical newspaper delivered in their hands, whether they live at home or in a care home. For families, […]

View this Webinar On-Demand HERE  This session will help you identify the various archetypes within your team, how to bring them together and how to navigate through the different personalities . . . To read more…. The content of this page is limited to NAAP Members only as one of the many benefits of NAAP […]

Covid-19 has brought increased demands and unique challenges onto activity professionals who already give so much of themselves each day. In the process of giving, it is important to recognize and honor the various emotions that arise in this important work. This webinar, created with the activity pro in mind, will teach participants simple mindful […]

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 […]

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       &nbsp […]

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 […]

New strategies for optimizing resident engagement present exciting opportunities for senior care providers to engage each of their residents in a meaningful way each day beyond the standard 3 B’s: Bingo, Bible & Birthday. A national Linked Senior survey of more than 300 activity directors uncovered that more than half of survey participants indicated that […]

Bullying in older adult care settings across the nation has become a concern for all care givers. It is more common then we may expect and even the most critical eye may miss this behavior. We must always ask ourselves: Is this behavior related to the Dementia disease process? Is it just this person’s personality? […]