Why Every Activity Department Needs Its Own Operations Manual
Activity Directors Network Why Every Activity Department Needs Its Own Operations Manual Most activity departments do not begin with a manual….
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March Traditions, Memory, and Meaningful Engagement
The Activity Corner Newsletter • March 2026 Hi friends!March was never just another month. For many of the people we serve,…
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What Activity Documentation Should Say
Unsure what activity documentation should say? Learn how to chart activities clearly, confidently, and in a way that holds up over time—without sounding clinical or overthinking every note.
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Familiar Words as a Gentle Bridge in Memory Care
Familiar words often feel safer than direct questions. This post shares a calm, dignity-forward approach to using nostalgic language as a gentle bridge to recognition, trust, and meaningful participation in memory care.
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What Surveyors Really Look for in Activity Documentation
Survey-ready activity documentation focuses on access, choice, and consistency — not perfection.
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Flyer Design Tips: Make Activity Flyers That Get Noticed
Simple flyer design tips to help activity professionals create eye-catching flyers that get noticed, get read, and drive participation.
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Programming for Deaf & Visually Impaired Seniors: Activity Ideas + Tips
Programming strategies and adaptive activities for deaf and visually impaired seniors.
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A New Year Gift: The Activity Department Audit
A free New Year Activity Department Audit to help Activity Professionals assess staffing, programming quality, documentation, and simple improvements—without overwhelm.
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Creating In-Service Training for Long-Term Care: A Simple Plan for Activity Directors
A practical guide for Activity Professionals on building staff in-services using OBRA/F-Tag guidance, plus a simple step-by-step foundation plan to boost engagement and quality of life.
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The Activity Corner Newsletter: Gentle January Activity Ideas for Seniors
A gentle look ahead to January with comfort-based activity ideas, reflective programming, and a free winter writing resource for Activity Professionals.
