I teach the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals in NJ and recently adapted the program for independent study. I am very exicted to say it was...
I also had a hard adjustment. I went from adult day heath to long term. Don't feel fustrated because I learned that every facility is different. It's not just...
Hi Candace, I have the same problem. But the perfect way is to get the residents to raise kain to go to activities. My way is we do a butterbean auction once a...
I bought small draw string bags and used M&M's that way the ones with dementia could still participate and if they couldnt remember to save them they would be...
Hello all! Hi guys I need some input. We are all going through transitions for the new culture change. Bringing the nursing homes into a more personal place to...
... I Don't know if this will help but I have a memory wall and all of the pictures of residents who have paseed goes there it seems to help and I also have a...
we have a dying with dignaty program. our chaplain takes the lead on it but staff have adopted it is a common practice if he is not available. we place a rose...
Does anyone have any fresh ideas for activites in the month of April? My brain has shut down for the day. lol I have 100+ residents in an assisted living and I...
we're having a Garden Group come out for Earth Day (4/22) and we'll be doing 'Earth Day' related programs throughout. Check with your community garden clubs!...
... I have a bulletin board that is our "Memory Board". I found a poem called "Butterflies are Forever" and matted it in a 11X14 frame. I use the last photo...
Hi everyone thanks for all the great tips! I ran them by our resident council today and they took parts from all of them and are creating their own it's great....
YOu should sign up for activityconnection.com they have great ideas. Also searching the web for crafts that are functional they can use their rooms. ... ...
Diana: I am attaching a Word doc 93/97 file which has a list of April holiday/theme websites with ideas for you to check out. I hope you find at least one new ...
Good chance to have a shopping! i would like to introduce a good company who trades mainly in electornic products. Now the company is under sales promotion,all...
Don't forget April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month Our volunteers help us so much we could not do it with out them. This is a good time to let them...
I have a question concerning volunteers. Do you just tell people that come in your facility wanting to volunteer to just pick a activity and come in when they...
Ive found that you need to assign volunteers a specific job. find out what their strengths are. maybe they can play the piano,or help residents on the...
My volunteers have a 'schedule' of when to come. For example Tuesday from 12:30 to 3:30. and the adults I can call and say, "Help me!" and they help for other...
I am a nurse. Our facility has the nursing department conduct activities on the unit. The Rec Therapist claims they don't have time due to having to also...
Happy Friday! Wondering if anyone can provide me with a list of 1:1 activities that you offer. We need a new "facelift" for these types of activities.. Many...
what are you currently doing? I can give you some ideas, but don't want to repeat what you're already providing:-) Lynda Wisniewski, CTRS/AD Activity Director...
Thank you Heather and Tiffany for replying to my question concerning how you handle volunteers. I can tell by your answers that you both have active volunteers...
... The activities that we do with skilled,long term and short term with alzheimers are very social and sensory such as a reminiscing group where we talk about...
Hi Christine! & all! Our facility is down the street from a high school and we get them calling usually twice a year when they need their credits. (Its a...
Thanks for your kindness in responding. I appreciate it. ... From: AD_Community@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AD_Community@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of A.J. Sent:...
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