What kind of things are you doing? I imagine you have more then one person in activities. And the CNA's are helping more with programming? ... From:...
I would like to purse a career as an Activity Director for a LTC facility. Can somebody help with information about the 36 hr. California State Certification...
Hi Suzanne, I am in the South Bay (Mountain View).I didnt take it there but I think that Ohlone College used to have an AD course. You can try there. It's a...
hello everyone...i have a new resident who has a diagnosis of cerbral palsy. he has slowly through the years lost his eyesight. he says that he can see...
The Services for the Blind or you could google blind agencies in your area. The one we use comes to our community and can assess their room to make sure it is...
Your local library will supply the machine and books on tape for free. I find those tapes hard to use and think it's easier to buy a cheap CD headphone set and...
Thanks for the info. I've been searching Ohlone's site but can't find any infor about an AD course. Perhaps it was discontinued. If you hear of anywhere else...
What age range is the resident? Does she/he socialize with others? Does the resident have the ability to speak? How independent is the resident? How much set...
thank you all for all suggestions. he is 51 very independent he uses arm canes you walk beside him and let him know the obstacles in his way he worked on a...
Suzanne, If you take MEPAP 1 which is a 90 hour course, that should allow you to be an AD in California. That is more than your 36 your state required course....
Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback. Since I'll just be entering the field, I thought that getting at least State Certified would be a small start....
It may be a long shot however contact the UCP in your area and see whether there are any "able" appliances they will give to you or point you in the right...
i found the gigantic ipod everyone it is at local walgreen stores for $19.99 can ya believe it oh also what is ucp we are a small country town with limited...
Hello All, I am doing a research project for my bachelors degree, on the effects of an activity therapy program on residents with Alzheimer's and how the...
UCP is United Cerebral Palsy I know the Organization is in Chicago. There may be a website anyway I glad that you found the IPOD at walgreens. I have to check...
Might wnat to see if your town has a mews reading service where they read the paper for people over a special radio. Several people in our town also enjoy...
Might want to ask Red Hat Society ladies to help with the day. They could have / make Red Hats to show, hats from bygone eras to look at/discuss. Offer red...
... family satisfaction or are you looking to do an actual study about therapeutic impact. Please clarify. Denise ... on the effects of an activity therapy...
... family satisfaction or are you looking to do an actual study about therapeutic impact. Please clarify. Denise ... on the effects of an activity therapy...
sunday, Your resident may also like to have someone do crossword puzzles out loud with him. I did this with a small group of blind individuals with success...
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Hoping you can assist me... Just started working at a nursing home.... big change for me as my 10 1/2 years of being an...
Hi Meredith! Welcome to SNF. There is a great book called The Care Planning Cookbook. I will include the link for you. It has been very helpful for those...
Hi Meredith There are lots of places you can go for information on documentation information....I wrote a bunch of articles for one web site on documentation ...
Jason, I don't really think that you will get the best results with a survey then, you will need to set up a study and set your parameters and then do the...
Also check out the Association for the Visually Impaired in your county/ state. They will send books on tape and a player for your blind people that can be...
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