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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 […]

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The National Association of Activity Professionals has been working hard to form partnerships with Activity Professional and Recreation Therapy organizations around the world. One of the main benefits of these partnerships is shared education. NAAP is excited to announce that the New Zealand Society for Diversional and Recreational Therapy (NZSDRT) and the National Activity Providers […]

We have entered the most wonderful time of year, except there is nothing wonderful about the restrictions and limitations many of our communities are required to follow, right? For centuries we have greeted others with phrases like: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Happy Holidays and Joyous Noel. With COVID-19 in high gear it has […]

By Cindy Tewalt, NAAP Financial Director Perhaps you have noticed more activity in your spam box?  Or perhaps emails have ‘snuck past’ your email and you have been targeted by “phishing”.  “Phish” is pronounced just as it spelled and sounds just like “fish”.  It’s an interesting word and as in fishing, it is the intent […]