What’s in Your Space Suit?

Real. Real life consists of real, not fake. Create real opportunities to fold real linen napkins for the real people to eat at the upcoming meal, not fake towels folded for no reason. We are the guardians of real life, purposeful life. Don’t get sucked into the world of fake. Where did baby dolls come […]

The Danya Institute, based in Silver Springs, MD published in their recent Dialogue Newsletter, an article from guest writer, Johanna Dolan, CEO of Dolan Research International, reflecting on the topic of recovery.  SAMHSA defines this as “a process of change through which individuals improve their full potential.” It is an invitation to explore dimensions of […]

Yes, I contend activity professionals can save the world of LTC by stepping away from the institutional ways and into normal, real life. That’s all anyone wants, normal life. No one wants an institutional life. Everyone wants their real life. In fact, the culture change movement has taught me a person’s life moving into a […]

As we gracefully embrace the golden years of life, nurturing our physical and mental well-being becomes an invaluable endeavor. Enter the world of Tai Chi and Qigong – two ancient practices that offer seniors a remarkable pathway to vitality and serenity. In this article, we will explore how Tai Chi and Qigong can enrich the […]

The dreaded one to ones. Who should get a one to one? What should I do for the one to one. Why do I need to do them? Where should the one to ones be done? When should I do the one to ones?  Lastly, how often do I provide them and how should I […]

  Join Creative Spark as we tap into our internal motivators and re-ignite purpose and meaning in our work. Creating Joy at Work guides participants through interactive exercises, to bolster joy and well-being in your already busy work environment. is a Embrace a creative, joyful approach to your work and explore the benefits of joy […]