Blondelady

Hi Barb! I too was a teacher-special education for me-but I never fit in to that job-but I have found my heart here in activities. I am an activity specialist and I am learning new and different things about how to reach into these folks to keep them engaged and involved. I am working with late end stage in a facility that is a social model-which is a new thing and we are adapting to changes every day. It is very open ended and I find that I am more of a concrete thinker-but I love the ways I can get to know the residents and find things they respond to that sparks them and their memories. It is a challenge but I truly love it.Just want you to know you are not alone in finding your niche!!! Good luck to you

Hi everyone, I am new to this whole activity director thing. I have my degree in special education and also in Healthcare administration. I will be looking around this site all I can for new and different ideas. I am an activity specialist currently looking for a position with a smaller facility-I believe firmly in activities for seniors-whether they have dementia or just declining. I feel strongly that we owe it to them to keep them actively involved for as long as we can-thank you for all you do here-It looks like a great way to get my foot in the door. I look forward to discussing with you in the future. My name is lori and I am so excited to finally find out what I am called to do!!