So thirty at a time or just whoever shows up? That must be a little daunting. Have you considered offering an internship to students from a local college? I...
I hope you have all visited http://alzact.today.com for some extremely useful activity ideas Just so you know the book and flash cards, "Adorable Photographs...
I am the director of 120 bed facility. I have 1 full time assistance but she is always out for something.I am tiring to be about to hire a part time assistance...
Whether your residents are Jewish or not, they will enjoy this adapted dredyl game. Go to http://alzact.today.com for a series on how to play, how to make an...
I have a DON that is wanting me to start using Montessori type activities in our Long Term Care. I was wondering if anyone was using these type of activities...
I received an e-mail regarding sending a card to a Recovering Soldier. I thought it would be up lifting to the soldiers if they received a card from individual...
The facility where I work has a monthly PI/QA meeting. The Activity Department is supposed to "track" something. In the past, I have tracked activity refusals...
One of the PI projects I just finished was tracking 1:1 interventions. The tracking consisted of making sure that 1:1 interventions/visits that were care...
We do this as well. I will often send out questionnaires asking about past activities, ideas, suggestions. No more than 3-5 questions. Then 'randomly' pass...
Dear Newsletter Subscriber, I have a wonderful offer for you to consider. If you subscribe to Activity Director Today E-magazine between now and January 31,...
Visit http://alzact.today.com to find out how to make an adapted dreydl and other things you can do for Chanukah even if your residents are not Jewish Also...
Dear Activity Professionals, I hope you have visited http://dementia.today.com for a New'Years eve hat idea that is inexpensive and easy to do. And at...
This is a great website which offers free samples and items. This is worth signing up for to receive samples to give to the residents for game prizes, special...
Do you pay shipping and handling? Cause that is where they get ya on most "free" offers. Also, do you end up on every spam list known to mankind? (you can tell...
I did most of my sign up this morning and so far I don't have any unexpected emails, except one from the main site to confirm my request for the updates to the...
I an interested in starting a local AD roundtable group. Any ideas for topics or suggestions for getting started. Does anyone belong to one of this type of...
We have an Activity Networking in NW Houston. We meet once a month, taking turns having it at different communities(it doesnt have to be with the same firm) we...
Is there any in San Antonio? Anna ... taking turns having it at different communities(it doesnt have to be with the same firm) we share ideas, learn new...
If you don't find one, you could start one. THe best way to find out if there is one is call the AD's in your area. If not tell them your plans to start one....
I am also interested in learning about CEU inservices ( I need them DESPERATELY!!) AND I would like to see an AD roundtable in the Toledo, Ohio area. If anyone...
Hi Linda; Are you interested in inservices for your staff or for yourself? - Bob For inservices for your staff ask your consultant for some help. Once you get...
for myself. I am the only certified CTRS and I need the CEU's...'my' consultant? I don't have one. ... From: Robert Lucas To: AD_Community@yahoogroups.com ...
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I attended one such gathering last fall. My ED changed their mind on hosting one at our center. I was not able to take the afternoon off for attending...
It seems like I hire a band and they play 1940's music and about 10 people dance out of the 150 that come. That's because of course 90 percent are women! Any...
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