NAAP provides LIVE and PAST webinars that you can receive CEU credit for. Here is a menu of choices to help you achieve your learning goals:
- Our Current Live Webinar Schedule
- Upcoming Live Education
Also, all Webinars will be available on-demand for all NAAP members. You can view past education sessions directly from our website by accessing the “Online Education” area.
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October Webinar Schedule
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10AM PST/12PM CST/1PM EST
Evidence-Based Guided Meditation for Persons with Cognitive Impairment
Speaker(s): Michael Mcgregor PT, DPT, CEEAA
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Webinar Session Description
Join us for a transformative presentation on “Evidence-Based Guided Meditation for Persons with Cognitive Impairment.” This interactive session is designed to shed light on the profound benefits of guided meditation for individuals with cognitive challenges. This presentation will explore the latest scientific research supporting the efficacy of meditation in improving cognitive function, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being.
Discover how tailored meditation techniques can foster emotional regulation, memory retention, and cognitive resilience. Whether you are a caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone with a keen interest in cognitive health, this event promises to be an eye-opening experience that brings hope and empowerment to all. Reserve your seat today!
Webinar Learning Objectives
- Understand the scientific basis and evidence supporting the integration of guided meditation as a therapeutic intervention for persons with cognitive impairment.
- Identify specific guided meditation techniques tailored to the cognitive abilities and needs of individuals with cognitive challenges.
- Learn how to effectively incorporate evidence-based guided meditation sessions into activity programs for persons with cognitive impairment, promoting relaxation, engagement, and cognitive enhancement.
- Gain insights into the potential benefits of guided meditation in improving emotional regulation and reducing agitation among individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Explore practical strategies for overcoming potential barriers and challenges in implementing guided meditation activities within the context of memory care and cognitive support programs.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10AM PST/12PM CST/1PM EST
Elevating Volunteer Engagement in Long-Term Care Communities
Speaker(s): Paul Falkowski Ph.D. Human Sciences: Gerontology
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Webinar Session Description
Join us for an enriching and insightful webinar session on “Elevating Volunteer Engagement in Long-Term Care Communities.” In this engaging 60-minute presentation, you’ll gain invaluable strategies to optimize your volunteer management practices and create a lasting impact within your community. We’ll delve into proven techniques for enhancing volunteer onboarding, building a culture of appreciation, and fostering effective communication. Discover how to sustain long-term volunteer engagement and align volunteers’ passions with the unique needs of residents. As an exclusive incentive, attendees will unlock access to a comprehensive digital resource bundle, equipping you with customizable training materials, recognition tools, expert interviews, and an engagement strategies eBook. Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your volunteer program’s success and leave with actionable insights to create meaningful change in your long-term care community. Subscribe to our newsletter for ongoing support and connect with a network of dedicated professionals.
Webinar Learning Objectives
- Access online volunteer training that prepares volunteers to engage residents in meaningful activities.
- Learn how to appreciate volunteers in ways that makes them feel valued and motivated.
- Handle communication and resolve issues effectively among volunteers and staff.
- Develop a long-term strategy to keep volunteers engaged, adjusting as their interests change, and making sure it benefits the community.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10AM PST/12PM CST/1PM EST
The Power of Film Music
Speaker(s): Paul Merkley PhD (Harvard), Emeritus Prof. U. of Ottawa, Fellow, Royal Society of Canada
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Webinar Session Description
Film music is a practical and effective subject for seniors to explore. Almost everyone watches movies, but few play conscious attention to the music, and fewer still have thought about how the music affects their appreciation of the film story and images. There are broad categories of music used in films: source music, songs, and underscore. Each of this will be discussed and examples given.
Beginning with sound on film in 1929, film music relied heavily on motifs, like the motif we heard in Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. These motifs represent characters or themes in the film. It is easy to tell the difference between source music and underscore, and this will be explained. The reasons for using one or the other will also be discussed. We will talk about how music is chosen and how it comes to be a part of a film.
Webinar Learning Objectives
- Benefits of film music for seniors
- Ways of paying attention to film music
- Understand the relationship between music, story, and images
- Range of musical style found in films
- Possible activities in film music for seniors
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Upcoming Webinars:
November 8, 2023 – Care Planning Basics Panel
November 22, 2023 – The Power of Christmas Carols, Dr. Paul Merkley
December 13, 2023 – Is It Really Engaging? Evaluating Programmatic Options to Promote Residents’ Well-Being, Susan Ostrowski MA, MC, CCC-SLP
