With the Presidential election right around the corner, it is very important that we do not forget to provide an opportunity for those residents, who are able to do so, to VOTE!
To get started...simply contact your local City Hall. They typcially are able to direct teams in beginning the process.
If you have questions please do not hesistate to call me at: 612.751.0223.
Thanks so much,
Katie
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
National Assisted Living Week is right around the corner!
**PLEASE SEND PHOTOS FROM YOUR EVENTS THIS WEEK...WE, AT THE GOODMAN GROUP, WOULD LOVE TO SEE!
National Assisted Living Week
September 7th-13th 2008
This year's theme: Filling Life with Love
Ideas/Activity Suggestions for the week:
Sunday, September 7th: National Grandparent's Day-Host a Grandparent's Pancake Breakfast. Send invites to the residents encouraging them to bring their grandchildren, and their families, RSVPs needed. Serve heart shaped pancakes, which advertise and officially kick off the theme for the week, have a harpist playing background music, door prizes, etc. All residents and families are welcome regardless if they have grandchildren. Collaborate with your Marketing Dept. so that resources can be maximized and prospective residents welcomed as well. (this could be your family event for the week)
Monday: Photograph Frenzy- There's no better way to show how one's life has been filled with love than to share favorite photos. Encourage residents to bring a favorite photo, or 2 to share with the group. After every one is done sharing take a photo of the group and have copies made for everyone who participated (place them in nice frames) emphasizing new friendships and memories that are being created at your facility.
Tuesday: Fill your Life with Love Bake Sale-Many of us show others how much we care by baking goodies and sharing timeless recipes. Advertise weeks ahead of time asking families/staff to volunteer by baking an "ever so loved" family dessert, as well as, gather a group of residents and decide up 4-5 of their favorite desserts which the activity team will assist them in making for the bake sale. Instead of selling these items have those who come to enjoy a treat wear a heart shaped sticker for the rest of the day which says, " (insert facility name) is SWEET on me!" (or something like that :))
Wednesday: Valentine's in September-Who doesn't smile when they receive a card? Give all residents a brown bag, or shoe box (depending on how many residents you have), write their name and room number on them, display them in the lobby or common area, leave out cards, markers, etc... encouraging residents to create a Valentine card for a neighbor or 2. Leave the bags out for the day, and have the residents pick up before they go to dinner. The activity staff should make sure that all residents have a card in their bag before the event is over. Watch the smiles unfold at dinner.
Thursday: For the Love of Books-Host a local day care or school age group. Have the class divide into small groups, ask for resident volunteers to read a short book or 2 to the children. Depending on the size of the group, have a take away, purchase small books at a local store for the children to take home and share with their family. Have a resident inscribe a short message inside each book's cover, reminding the child how important it is to read.
Friday: Music of the Heart Marathon-For so many of our residents music has played a big role in their lives. Talk to your favorite musicians, and inquire as to if they would donate a half hour of their time to play for the residents. See how many back to back musical events you can line up. Integrate in a sing-a-long incorporating favorite melodies that everyone likes to sing, a patriotic program focusing on Veteran's in your facility, as well as a spiritual program (perhaps a hymn sing led by a volunteer church group or a chaplain).
Please let me know if you need any assistance planning events, I would be more than willing to assist you. Also, for a complete planning guide go to: http://www.nalw.org/
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Horse Racing at Terracina Grand a HUGE Success!
What a fun game! We set up the horse track at the front of the Forum during Happy Hour, as we always attract a large crowd.
After setting up six big round tables for the residents, we play several variations of the game. I start by doing individual games, where residents bet on the horse they want. They pay $1 for a bet, and I give them the number of horse they bet on. 6 horses total. After gathering all bets, we begin the race. There are 2 dice and 16 spaces on the board "horse track." Then I have someone roll the dice. Each time the dice comes up, it tells you which horse advances 1 space. So if a 2 and 6 come up on the dice, then horse 2 and 6 move forward one space. If you have double 3’s, then horse 3 moves 2 spaces. Once one of them reaches the end, that’s the end of the game, and we split up the jack pot depending on who had the winning horse. At the end, the winner takes all (if several residents bet on the same horse, then we split the winnings).
Another variation would be to award 2nd and 3rd place as well. I do this especially when I have a big crowd. We then move to team games. We have 6 six horses, and six big tables set up, so it works out great. Each table then gets a horse, and what cheering we have. I sing the horse racing noise into the microphone, and we’re off. It’s even more fun, when our director comes in to roll the dice. The teams begin cheering for their horses until the finish line. Sometimes we play the team variation just for the thrill of winning, with no money, and other times the players all add $1 for whoever wants to bet at that table, and which ever team wins, we divide it up for those that participated. I have found that this game is another way to have a great time. The more I’m into it, the more the residents are!
Sandy Steinbach
Activities Director
Terracina Grand
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Veteran's Club Request...
It's time to update some of the Veteran's Club material that was distributed via the Activity Reference Manual approximately 1 year ago. I guessed this would be the perfect time to begin as we are going to be celebrating Memorial Day on May 26th and many of you will be involving your Veteran's Club.
Would you please email me activities you currently offer or have offered for Veterans living in your facility. I look forward to gathering and distributing new Veteran's Club related ideas to each of the activity teams in the near future.
Remember...
“Our purpose as a (Veteran's) club is to remember, to reconnect, to reminisce, to remind, to represent, to revitalize, to reach out, to recognize and to rejoice in our freedoms!
To remember those who gave the ultimate gift for our freedoms;
To reconnect with those who served to secure and maintain our freedoms;
To reminisce about the time and sacrifices dedicated to preserve our freedoms;
To represent the essence to our freedoms;
To revitalize our spirits and minds through fellowship and education;
To reach out to our Veterans, their spouses, and family members when needed;
To recognize the continued contributions of Veterans to their community;
And to rejoice in our freedoms because Life is Good.”
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Volunteer Appreciation Events Held Across the Country
Many of you recognized and celebrated the volunteers in your facilities in April during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. We continue to value, honor, and support the volunteers that are committed to providing services for our residents. Thank you for your efforts as you worked hard to recognize their talents and hard work!
*Enjoy a summary and some pictures of the Volunteer Appreciation Event at Miramont Pointe in Portland, Oregon.
Shelly Barley, Activity Director, wrote:
We had a great Volunteer Recognition Event at Miramont Pointe during April, which is Volunteer Month. We recognized over 40 volunteers including Community volunteers, Teen Volunteers, In-house Volunteers and our Resident Council members. The theme of our event was, volunteers the heart of the community. Each volunteer was recognized by name with a short description of their volunteer duties. We gave each volunteer a mini tote bag that said “Volunteers the Heart of the Community” on it with a water bottle, a volunteer lapel pin, a pad and pen set, and a granola bar in it. They were so happy with their gifts. We also recognized a volunteer of the year, Audrey Staats who lives at Miramont. We had our own Miramont Pointe Singers (Choral Group) perform a couple numbers and a couple sing-a-long numbers. We also had some wonderful hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. What a fun party and a great opportunity to thank our volunteers. They said they felt so appreciated and special, and that’s what it is all about.
*Enjoy a summary and some pictures of the Volunteer Appreciation Event at Miramont Pointe in Portland, Oregon.
Shelly Barley, Activity Director, wrote:
We had a great Volunteer Recognition Event at Miramont Pointe during April, which is Volunteer Month. We recognized over 40 volunteers including Community volunteers, Teen Volunteers, In-house Volunteers and our Resident Council members. The theme of our event was, volunteers the heart of the community. Each volunteer was recognized by name with a short description of their volunteer duties. We gave each volunteer a mini tote bag that said “Volunteers the Heart of the Community” on it with a water bottle, a volunteer lapel pin, a pad and pen set, and a granola bar in it. They were so happy with their gifts. We also recognized a volunteer of the year, Audrey Staats who lives at Miramont. We had our own Miramont Pointe Singers (Choral Group) perform a couple numbers and a couple sing-a-long numbers. We also had some wonderful hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. What a fun party and a great opportunity to thank our volunteers. They said they felt so appreciated and special, and that’s what it is all about.
National Nurse's Week May 6th-12th
The theme for National Nurses Week is
Nurses: Making a Difference Every Day
Don't forget to send a BIG thank you to the nursing/clinical team that you work with. We appreciate the support and assistance they provide to the activity teams. We couldn't do it without them!
Nurses: Making a Difference Every Day
Don't forget to send a BIG thank you to the nursing/clinical team that you work with. We appreciate the support and assistance they provide to the activity teams. We couldn't do it without them!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK!
Mark your calendars and start planning (if you haven't already!)
May 11th-17th is National Nursing Home Week
This year's theme: Love is Ageless!
For a complete planning guide go to: www.ahcacal.org
May 11th-17th is National Nursing Home Week
This year's theme: Love is Ageless!
For a complete planning guide go to: www.ahcacal.org
Mark Your Calendars...May is filled with many opportunities for residents and staff to get together!
May Day-kicks off the month of May 1, 2008. Tradition has it that on May Day you annonymously hang flowers or a small gift on your neighbor's door.
Cinco De Mayo-May 5th. May 5th is the day that comemorates a Mexican victory over a French invasion. Not to be confused with the Mexican Day of Independence on September 16th.
Mother's Day-May 11th
National Nursing Home Week-May 11th-17th. This year's theme: Love is Ageless!
Armed Forces Day-May 17th. Ask residents, families, and staff to provide you with names and addresses of relatives and friends who are serving in the military. Gather residents to write cards and notes to these brave individuals. Have an appreciation ceremony honoring those who are currently serving in the military. Include the Veteran's in your building to assist in the ceremony.
Memorial Day-May 26th. What a great day to honor those who have given their lives for our country. Again...another great opportunity to involve the Veteran's who are residing in your building.
**More information can be found in the May 2008 addition of Creative Forecasting!
Cinco De Mayo-May 5th. May 5th is the day that comemorates a Mexican victory over a French invasion. Not to be confused with the Mexican Day of Independence on September 16th.
Mother's Day-May 11th
National Nursing Home Week-May 11th-17th. This year's theme: Love is Ageless!
Armed Forces Day-May 17th. Ask residents, families, and staff to provide you with names and addresses of relatives and friends who are serving in the military. Gather residents to write cards and notes to these brave individuals. Have an appreciation ceremony honoring those who are currently serving in the military. Include the Veteran's in your building to assist in the ceremony.
Memorial Day-May 26th. What a great day to honor those who have given their lives for our country. Again...another great opportunity to involve the Veteran's who are residing in your building.
**More information can be found in the May 2008 addition of Creative Forecasting!
Don't Forget to Recognize Your Volunteers!
National Volunteer Week
April 20th-26th 2008
Don't forget to recognize those volunteers who contribute their time and talents to better the lives of the residents in our communities!
*In need of ideas??? Simply email your fellow Activity Directors in The Goodman Group!
April 20th-26th 2008
Don't forget to recognize those volunteers who contribute their time and talents to better the lives of the residents in our communities!
*In need of ideas??? Simply email your fellow Activity Directors in The Goodman Group!
Online Resource for Activity Directors!
Check out Activity Director Network at http://www.activitydirector.net/
Includes:
*Professional Publications
*Activity Ideas
*Activity Forums
*and MUCH MORE!
There is a direct link available in the right hand column of the blog under Activity Resources!
Includes:
*Professional Publications
*Activity Ideas
*Activity Forums
*and MUCH MORE!
There is a direct link available in the right hand column of the blog under Activity Resources!
The Commons on Marice Wii Program Successful for Memory Care Residents!
The Commons on Marice in the memory care community provide a program called “Historical Sports”. This program focuses on a variety of sports that are of interest in the memory care community.
One sport of interest is golf. As part of the program they used the game system “Wii”. The residents proved successful in playing “Wii sports” golf training section. This is where they are required to chip golf balls into a golf hole and swing at the golf ball to hit the ball in the designated bull’s eye. To hit the golf ball and be successful requires two simple tasks: 1. Push thumb down on the “A” button. 2. Swing arm back and then forward while “A” button is pressed. The memory care residents were successful in hitting the golf ball to the designated areas. In fact, we had two residents who hit the golf ball into the golf hole for a “chip in”.
Some adaptation was required by the Recreation Therapist reminding the resident to hold down on the “A” button and swinging the arm along with the resident. For residents who understood the sequencing needed minimal adaptation by the Recreation Therapist mimicking the swing of the arm back and forth along with the resident.
The memory care residents were successful and appeared to enjoy the gaming system as they cheered each other on in their successes, and the desire to participate!
Written By: Karen Ostler, CTRS Memory Care Activity Coordinator
One sport of interest is golf. As part of the program they used the game system “Wii”. The residents proved successful in playing “Wii sports” golf training section. This is where they are required to chip golf balls into a golf hole and swing at the golf ball to hit the ball in the designated bull’s eye. To hit the golf ball and be successful requires two simple tasks: 1. Push thumb down on the “A” button. 2. Swing arm back and then forward while “A” button is pressed. The memory care residents were successful in hitting the golf ball to the designated areas. In fact, we had two residents who hit the golf ball into the golf hole for a “chip in”.
Some adaptation was required by the Recreation Therapist reminding the resident to hold down on the “A” button and swinging the arm along with the resident. For residents who understood the sequencing needed minimal adaptation by the Recreation Therapist mimicking the swing of the arm back and forth along with the resident.
The memory care residents were successful and appeared to enjoy the gaming system as they cheered each other on in their successes, and the desire to participate!
Written By: Karen Ostler, CTRS Memory Care Activity Coordinator
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Ten Interview Questions that Could Get You into Hot Water
Ten Interview Questions that Could Get You into Hot Water:
By: Lisa Reddick, Human Resource Manager, The Goodman Group
1. What’s your maiden name so that I can check your references?
o Instead, ask about any names used in the past that will allow the company to verify work experience and education.
2. How old are you? When did you graduate from high school?
o Instead, ask about college graduation, since it isn’t pegged to a particular age.
3. Where were you born? Are you a US citizen? Where did you learn to speak Spanish?
o Instead, ask if a candidate can submit verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
4. Are you married? Can you have adequate childcare?
o State the standard working hours, any overtime demands, and company travel expectations. Then ask whether candidates would have any reason why they couldn’t meet those requirements.
5. Would your religion prevent you from working weekends?
o Instead, state that weekend and holiday work is required and ask if that is acceptable.
6. Are you disabled? Have you ever filed a workers comp claim? How many days were you sick last year? Do you have AIDS?
o Companies can’t exclude a qualified candidate from a job if that candidate can perform the “essential functions” of the job, either unaided or with a “reasonable accommodation.”
7. Have you ever been arrested?
o The application asks about criminal background. Only ask questions directly related to what they state on the application.
8. What kind of discharge did you get from the military?
o Military service questions must be limited to relevant skills acquired during service.
9. Have you ever declared bankruptcy or had your wages garnished?
o Employment offers can be contingent upon a credit check if applicable state and federal laws are followed and good credit is necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
10. Who is the nearest relative we should contact in case of emergency?
o It’s fine to ask for an emergency contact, but asking for the “nearest relative” could border on discrimination by national origin, race, or marital status.
By: Lisa Reddick, Human Resource Manager, The Goodman Group
1. What’s your maiden name so that I can check your references?
o Instead, ask about any names used in the past that will allow the company to verify work experience and education.
2. How old are you? When did you graduate from high school?
o Instead, ask about college graduation, since it isn’t pegged to a particular age.
3. Where were you born? Are you a US citizen? Where did you learn to speak Spanish?
o Instead, ask if a candidate can submit verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
4. Are you married? Can you have adequate childcare?
o State the standard working hours, any overtime demands, and company travel expectations. Then ask whether candidates would have any reason why they couldn’t meet those requirements.
5. Would your religion prevent you from working weekends?
o Instead, state that weekend and holiday work is required and ask if that is acceptable.
6. Are you disabled? Have you ever filed a workers comp claim? How many days were you sick last year? Do you have AIDS?
o Companies can’t exclude a qualified candidate from a job if that candidate can perform the “essential functions” of the job, either unaided or with a “reasonable accommodation.”
7. Have you ever been arrested?
o The application asks about criminal background. Only ask questions directly related to what they state on the application.
8. What kind of discharge did you get from the military?
o Military service questions must be limited to relevant skills acquired during service.
9. Have you ever declared bankruptcy or had your wages garnished?
o Employment offers can be contingent upon a credit check if applicable state and federal laws are followed and good credit is necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
10. Who is the nearest relative we should contact in case of emergency?
o It’s fine to ask for an emergency contact, but asking for the “nearest relative” could border on discrimination by national origin, race, or marital status.
At The Commons on Marice "Wii Have Fun"
Wii Have Fun…yes, that’s the name of our Wii program here at The Commons on Marice.
This program has turned out to be a HUGE hit!!! However, there were some challenges getting it started and are still challenges keeping it up and running. Let me tell you about our experience with this program. When we first started our Wii program it was pretty intimidating to many of the residents here. Who wouldn’t be intimidated by a computer system that they have never seen before and most likely have never heard of??? Getting residents to the program has been difficult but we often find success in persuading participation when we say things like “It’ll be great. You can see what your grandkids play with their friends. You’ll have something to talk to them about next time you see them.” And so on.
Actually family members have taken an active roll in “selling” the program. Once they hear that we offer the program, it seems as though they put a bug in the resident’s ear about how successful they’ve heard it has been with seniors. One resident even had a bowling tournament with her family over the holidays and that got her stuck on the program! We still have to, on a weekly basis, remind residents what it’s all about…but they seem to catch on quicker every week. It takes much less convincing now to get them to the program.
We get pretty wild during the program with cheering and lots of ooohs and aaaaahs which attract more players. I think the residents thoroughly enjoy playing now and it has turned into one of those programs that some residents look forward to all week!!!
Games that work great for our community include: target shooting, cow racing (which works well for players that have troubles pushing buttons), and bowling. Bowling is definitely the game of choice and seems to work the best with larger groups (Up to about 10 people). Depending on the size of the group, sometimes we play competitively with teams or we will just go around the room and let everyone have a turn or two. If we choose the two player option at the beginning of the game, it usually takes us between 30 – 45 minutes. There is a lot of standing and trading places involved when we play, therefore we usually try to put the less mobile people in front so they don’t have as far to go to get all geared up for their turn.
We really do have fun during Wii Have Fun…corny, I know. J
Anna Steffel
Director of Therapeutic Recreation
The Commons on Marice
1380 Marice Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: 651.365.3047
Fax: 651.688.7888
This program has turned out to be a HUGE hit!!! However, there were some challenges getting it started and are still challenges keeping it up and running. Let me tell you about our experience with this program. When we first started our Wii program it was pretty intimidating to many of the residents here. Who wouldn’t be intimidated by a computer system that they have never seen before and most likely have never heard of??? Getting residents to the program has been difficult but we often find success in persuading participation when we say things like “It’ll be great. You can see what your grandkids play with their friends. You’ll have something to talk to them about next time you see them.” And so on.
Actually family members have taken an active roll in “selling” the program. Once they hear that we offer the program, it seems as though they put a bug in the resident’s ear about how successful they’ve heard it has been with seniors. One resident even had a bowling tournament with her family over the holidays and that got her stuck on the program! We still have to, on a weekly basis, remind residents what it’s all about…but they seem to catch on quicker every week. It takes much less convincing now to get them to the program.
We get pretty wild during the program with cheering and lots of ooohs and aaaaahs which attract more players. I think the residents thoroughly enjoy playing now and it has turned into one of those programs that some residents look forward to all week!!!
Games that work great for our community include: target shooting, cow racing (which works well for players that have troubles pushing buttons), and bowling. Bowling is definitely the game of choice and seems to work the best with larger groups (Up to about 10 people). Depending on the size of the group, sometimes we play competitively with teams or we will just go around the room and let everyone have a turn or two. If we choose the two player option at the beginning of the game, it usually takes us between 30 – 45 minutes. There is a lot of standing and trading places involved when we play, therefore we usually try to put the less mobile people in front so they don’t have as far to go to get all geared up for their turn.
We really do have fun during Wii Have Fun…corny, I know. J
Anna Steffel
Director of Therapeutic Recreation
The Commons on Marice
1380 Marice Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: 651.365.3047
Fax: 651.688.7888
Nintendo Wiis: a Surprise HIT for Seniors!
Nintendo's Wii a surprise hit with seniors
By: Christian Science Monitor
Video-game versions of bowling, boxing or tennis can offer an adrenaline rush that older players haven't experienced in years.
Six seniors at the Sedgebrook retirement community gathered in the lounge after dinner last year as the holiday season was getting under way. The center's residents were an unlikely test audience for the season's hottest toys. The plan: determine which toys their grandchildren might like.
The assumption was that they'd give their grandchildren the toys they approved. But it didn't quite turn out that way. The Nintendo Wii was so popular that the residents clamored for their own.
Today, each of the Erickson chain's retirement communities, including Sedgebrook, outside Chicago, owns at least one Wii.
Other retirement communities and municipal senior centers in recent months have followed, many using wellness grants and public funds to pay for the video-game system. The Wii retails for about $250.
Proponents say the Wii offers a welcome reprieve from a sedentary lifestyle and boosts hand-eye coordination among the over-60 set in a way that bingo and mah-jongg can't.
But it can be a challenge to get residents comfortable with the video games. Many retirement communities are encouraging hesitant seniors with tournaments, trophies and cash prizes. Some centers are placing their Wiis in high-traffic areas where seniors congregate or, for the bashful, behind a movable privacy screen.
By: Christian Science Monitor
Video-game versions of bowling, boxing or tennis can offer an adrenaline rush that older players haven't experienced in years.
Six seniors at the Sedgebrook retirement community gathered in the lounge after dinner last year as the holiday season was getting under way. The center's residents were an unlikely test audience for the season's hottest toys. The plan: determine which toys their grandchildren might like.
The assumption was that they'd give their grandchildren the toys they approved. But it didn't quite turn out that way. The Nintendo Wii was so popular that the residents clamored for their own.
Today, each of the Erickson chain's retirement communities, including Sedgebrook, outside Chicago, owns at least one Wii.
Other retirement communities and municipal senior centers in recent months have followed, many using wellness grants and public funds to pay for the video-game system. The Wii retails for about $250.
Proponents say the Wii offers a welcome reprieve from a sedentary lifestyle and boosts hand-eye coordination among the over-60 set in a way that bingo and mah-jongg can't.
But it can be a challenge to get residents comfortable with the video games. Many retirement communities are encouraging hesitant seniors with tournaments, trophies and cash prizes. Some centers are placing their Wiis in high-traffic areas where seniors congregate or, for the bashful, behind a movable privacy screen.
Grow your Resources....
As spring quickly approaches I wanted to pass on a gardening resource you may want to check out:
"Gardening with Kids"
www.KidsGardeningStore.com
Affliated with the National Gardening Association
Great resources which include: program ideas, tools, gardening games, RAISED BEDS, and much more!!
"Gardening with Kids"
www.KidsGardeningStore.com
Affliated with the National Gardening Association
Great resources which include: program ideas, tools, gardening games, RAISED BEDS, and much more!!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
2008 is here!
Happy New Year to all of you!
I can hardly believe that 2008 is upon us; it seems like just yesterday that I was writing the year 2005. I am grateful for the opportunities I had to meet many of you during 2007, and I look forward to continuing to visit and spend some time with the rest of you at some point over the course of this year.
We are into our second year of utilizing the Blog as a way to share best practices, program ideas, questions, etc. Please keep the great information and PICTURES coming my way and I will do my best to get them posted in a timely manner.
AND…I would like to encourage all of you to post on the Blog at some point in 2008. The process to “post” is very simple….if you can email you can post!~ Just let me know when you are interested and I will take you through the simple steps.
Familiar words to ponder this year…
“Think outside of the box” in 2008!
Sincerely,
Katie
I can hardly believe that 2008 is upon us; it seems like just yesterday that I was writing the year 2005. I am grateful for the opportunities I had to meet many of you during 2007, and I look forward to continuing to visit and spend some time with the rest of you at some point over the course of this year.
We are into our second year of utilizing the Blog as a way to share best practices, program ideas, questions, etc. Please keep the great information and PICTURES coming my way and I will do my best to get them posted in a timely manner.
AND…I would like to encourage all of you to post on the Blog at some point in 2008. The process to “post” is very simple….if you can email you can post!~ Just let me know when you are interested and I will take you through the simple steps.
Familiar words to ponder this year…
“Think outside of the box” in 2008!
Sincerely,
Katie
Areas of Interest in 2008
Below is a list of topics that will be "areas of focus in 2008." If you have a particular area of interest please let me know as I would gladly include you in the research process. OR if you have an area you would like to add please let me know as well.
1) Volunteer Recruitment and Rentention
-revised Volunteer Orientation Packet to be sent to activity teams in January 2008
2) Cognitive Fitness
-2 products already researched, 1 remaining for January/February
3) Arts and Dementia
-researched the "Meet me at MoMA's" (Museum on Modern Art in New York) current
program
- meet with Minneapolis Institute of Art and Walker Art Center to investigate developing
pilot of similiar program
4) Recreational Therapy Reimbursement
-follow up on bill prepared for Congress in November of 2007
1) Volunteer Recruitment and Rentention
-revised Volunteer Orientation Packet to be sent to activity teams in January 2008
2) Cognitive Fitness
-2 products already researched, 1 remaining for January/February
3) Arts and Dementia
-researched the "Meet me at MoMA's" (Museum on Modern Art in New York) current
program
- meet with Minneapolis Institute of Art and Walker Art Center to investigate developing
pilot of similiar program
4) Recreational Therapy Reimbursement
-follow up on bill prepared for Congress in November of 2007
Hats of to our Activity Teams...
National Activity Professionals' Week January 19th-24th, 2003
Sunday, January 19th through Saturday, January 24th, 2003 will celebrate a special week for a very special group of people,the nation's Activity PRofessionals. These are dedicated women and men who help to enrich the daily lives of older adults in long term care facilities, retirement homes, day programs and senior centers.
Activity Professionals provide a variety of programming related to community involvement, mental stimulation, community service, physical well being and all types of activities to maintain normal life pursuits for the elderly. Evry activity is designed to meet the needs of the individual.
January 19th-24th, 2003 is National Activity Professionals' Week: a week intended to make the public more aware of the commitment of these important health care professionals to serveing the needs of senior citizens.
For more informaton on how you can assist the Activity Professionals in your neighborhood, contact the activity staff member in your local nursing fcility, retirement community, day program, assisted living or senior center.
(taken from a press release)
Sunday, January 19th through Saturday, January 24th, 2003 will celebrate a special week for a very special group of people,the nation's Activity PRofessionals. These are dedicated women and men who help to enrich the daily lives of older adults in long term care facilities, retirement homes, day programs and senior centers.
Activity Professionals provide a variety of programming related to community involvement, mental stimulation, community service, physical well being and all types of activities to maintain normal life pursuits for the elderly. Evry activity is designed to meet the needs of the individual.
January 19th-24th, 2003 is National Activity Professionals' Week: a week intended to make the public more aware of the commitment of these important health care professionals to serveing the needs of senior citizens.
For more informaton on how you can assist the Activity Professionals in your neighborhood, contact the activity staff member in your local nursing fcility, retirement community, day program, assisted living or senior center.
(taken from a press release)
Your Fellow Activity Directors...
Activity Director List
Westchester Gardens- Maureen Cook
Summer Hill- Angela Robinson
Royal Palms- Dee Ragan
Miramont Pointe- Shelly Barley
Timber Pines- Cheryl Paro
Regal Palms- Tara Lanzer
Regal Palms- Tammy Dunlap
Alamitos HCC- Charlene Gatlin
Chandler Place-Kristin Bock
Commons on Marice- Anna Steffel
West Hills Village -Holli Wronski
St. Anthony Health Care-Kristin Enger
Sabal Palms -Arlene Yali
Arizona Grand -Joanna Duran
Cypress Palms -Stephanie Reimund
Terracina Grand- Sandy Smiertka
Monte Vista -Cindy Muehlman (email ed Maria Shetler)
Inn on Westport -Cherilyn Dystrka
Old Main Village -Rica Giersdorf
Westpark Village -Kathy Shannon
The Peaks -Julie Beauregard
West Hills Health -Sue Cole
Katella Manor- Heather Argueta
Hillside Health Care -Courtney Richards
Valley View Estates -Estates Linda Lachman (ext. 122)
Riverside -Tammy Block
Valley Health Care -Amanda Dittmer
Village Senior- Katie Knudsen
Billings Health and Rehab -Doug Mahugh
Village Health Care- Cora Hopcroft
Westchester Gardens- Maureen Cook
Summer Hill- Angela Robinson
Royal Palms- Dee Ragan
Miramont Pointe- Shelly Barley
Timber Pines- Cheryl Paro
Regal Palms- Tara Lanzer
Regal Palms- Tammy Dunlap
Alamitos HCC- Charlene Gatlin
Chandler Place-Kristin Bock
Commons on Marice- Anna Steffel
West Hills Village -Holli Wronski
St. Anthony Health Care-Kristin Enger
Sabal Palms -Arlene Yali
Arizona Grand -Joanna Duran
Cypress Palms -Stephanie Reimund
Terracina Grand- Sandy Smiertka
Monte Vista -Cindy Muehlman (email ed Maria Shetler)
Inn on Westport -Cherilyn Dystrka
Old Main Village -Rica Giersdorf
Westpark Village -Kathy Shannon
The Peaks -Julie Beauregard
West Hills Health -Sue Cole
Katella Manor- Heather Argueta
Hillside Health Care -Courtney Richards
Valley View Estates -Estates Linda Lachman (ext. 122)
Riverside -Tammy Block
Valley Health Care -Amanda Dittmer
Village Senior- Katie Knudsen
Billings Health and Rehab -Doug Mahugh
Village Health Care- Cora Hopcroft
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