Pennie

Hi.. and thanks so much for the input.. its extremely helpful... the tech guy has made a few more adjustments.. Let me know if the screen jumps for you.. The changes were posted on Fathers Day.. fyi thanks, Pennie

He has made a code change now .. if it still jumps .. please post back.. He is going to reformat the banners sizes next.. thanks for the help Ella.. ., Pennie

Hey.. thanks for the information.. the screens do not jump here, but the technician said that he would make some changes. Please. PLEASE report back if this jumping stops... thanks for your input.. Pennie

Position for a GREAT Activity Director. Someone who is very outgoing, organized. and alot of fun. This person will need to create monthly newsletters and a monthly calendar and have a wonderful caring attiude. Computer skills are a definite plus. This position requires that the AD has to have a CDL to drive the bus. Contact: Renee Koether Community Director 281-970-7979 or email rkoether@retliv.com. Village on the Park 12102 Steepleway Houston, Texas 77065

Here they are.. in the Introduce Yourself Forum.. Everyone was asked to fill this profile out to share with others on the Intro forum.. heres mine.. its been awhile since I filled this out.. I am definitely not 48 any more... have fun Pennie... ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ What is your name? Pennie What is your occupation? AD, Consultant/Advisor, Web-Designer/Builder, Occ. Instructor, Working on some new ideals related to this field at this time. What are you listening to right now? Hunt For Red October What was the last thing you ate? Carrot Cake Do you wish on stars? sometimes, always on shooting ones If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Varies, blue, yellow, pink How is the weather right now? Nasty rainy & muddy Last person you spoke to on the phone? My Cousin How old are you today? 48 Favorite drink? Non-alcohol: Coke, is there anything else? Favorite sport(s) to watch? I don't give me Lifetime or WE Have you ever dyed your hair? I don't remember my natural color Do you wear contacts or glasses? As soon as I hit the big 40! Pets? 5 dogs, 2 cats and unwanted gators and snakes Favorite month? May or nice 70 degree weather months Favorite food? Hamburgers, of course chocolate once a month! What was the last movie you watched? Ice Princess Favorite day of the year? Any that get my family together, usually the summer ones so that we can go out on the boat. When was the last time you cried? July 7 right before I went to the ER What did you do last night? Watched Ice Princess What inspires you? My kids and all of you What are you afraid of? Snakes and death of a loved one Favorite car? Trucks Favorite dog breed? Blood Hounds How many years at your current job? Lost count How many states have you lived in? – 1, Texas How many cities/towns have you lived in? 4, Lubbock, Houston, Cleburne & Livingston. So boring, huh.

Now Hiring - Activity Director prefer "certified" but will consider a student enrolled in the Certification Classes, or a "qualified" AD with basic training Completion. Signature Senior Living - Assisted Living - Mansfield Texas 2281 Country Club Dr Mansfield Texas Roger Wells rwells@signatureseniorliving.com phone 817 4733018 fax 8174531652

POSITION AVAILABLE Activity Assistant Wyncote Church Home is seeking an Activity Assistant to lead recreational programs for the nursing and independent living residents who reside at our facility. Primary schedule for this 32 hour position will include working days/week including every fourth weekend with mostly day shift hours, and one day a week working from 5-9 pm. Prior Activity or Recreational Therapy experience in a long-term care environment is a plus. Basic Computer skills essential. Interested applicants are invited to reply to: Emily Spahr, Director of Activities & Volunteers Wyncote Church Home 208 Fernbrook Avenue Wyncote, PA 19095 215-461-2149/fax 215-885-9245 espahr@phoebe.org

Certification On Sale... Its time to take the final step and become fully Certified.. Our May 5th MEPAP II Course is $100 dollars off! If you have taken the MEPAP I and have been waiting to take part 2 .. May is your month.. This is a special Spring Offer.. call Cheryl at 1888/.238.0444 to reserve your spot in the class. To View and print our Enrollment Packet visit http://www.activitydirector.net/certification This packet contains the entire week by week curriculum, required books, Purchase Order, enrollment form and Computer skills required to attend our on line courses..

Emeritus Senior Living Join our compassionate Family of Care and Help Us Grow! http://www.emerituscareers.com/careers/activities-director-jobs Recent Job Openings Activities Director - Glendale, CA Description: When you join our family at Casa Glendale , an Emeritus Community, you join a group that believes in integrity, responsive­ness, and forthright communication. We work together to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. If you share our family values and dedication, we'd love to meet you. Responsibilities : We are seeking an Activities Director to organize activity programs at the community lev... Reference Code: 4823/job Activities Director - Joliet, IL Description: When you join our family at Loyalton of Joliet , an Emeritus Community, you join a group that believes in integrity, responsive­ness, and forthright communication. We work together to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. If you share our family values and dedication, we'd love to meet you. Responsibilities : We are seeking an Activities Director to organize activity programs at the communit... Reference Code: 4825/job Activities Director - Fort Smith, AR Description: When you join our family at Willow Brook , an Emeritus Community, you join a group that believes in integrity, responsive­ness, and forthright communication. We work together to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. If you share our family values and dedication, we'd love to meet you. Responsibilities : We are seeking an Activities Director to organize activity programs at the community leve... Reference Code: 4824/job

Email address Beth.Croom@alz.org Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter Offering: Activity Based Alzheimer Care: Building a Therapeutic Program on June 25, 2009 at the Clarion Hotel Greensboro Airport, 415 Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27409. Check in starts at 8:30, the program is from 9-4:30. Early bird fee $75 by May 28. $90 after May 28. Pre-approved for 7 clock hours of continuing education through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) and for .6 CEU's through the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Class size is limited. Contact: Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 704-532-7390, 1-800-888-6671, beth.croom@alz.org.

MEPAP Starts on Tuesday April 7th.. Visit http://www.activitydirector.net/certification to download the Course info pack or to contact Adminssions.. Activity Directors Network NCCAP approved MEPAP courses required for certification begin the 1st Tuesday of every month. Contained in the Info Pack is the PO form for corporate billing, Admins needing AD Staff to become "Qualified" and satisfy the F249 Federal Tag for State Surveyors should download and print the info pack, fillout the first 3 pages and fax to the number provided on the forms. Your signed PO will allow your staff member to begin the course. The courses are delivered Online . Lessons for the week are posted every Tuesday and are available 24/7 throughout the week. Each of the lessons for the week are due the following Monday. Good working knowledge of the computer and digital documentation is essential for an Online course. Each Student is required to upload or attach documents created using a Word Processor (i.e. Microsoft Word) to the classroom lesson for Instructor grading and review. Students must also have a good understanding of Message Board / Forum communication and be able to attend a Live Chat on Wed evenings. Online Classrooms are not for everyone, but if you feel confident in your abilities to participate, then call us at 1.888.238.0444 or visit NCCAP.org for alternative options in your area. thanks, Pennie

Hey Doug, You are more than welcome on the Activity Directors Network. Outside entertainment is a special treat for most residents in Long Term Care.. Best thing you can do is to provide cities you cover, pictures, links, descriptions, pricing (keep it as low as possible), setup equipment required and possibly offer an option to allow the AD and the facility to sell tickets as a fundraiser, offer Ad material, press kits for the paper... thanks for being a part of our Network.. Pennie

Position: Activity Director (This individual MUST be CERTIFIED.....Must be CTRACTX.org or NCCAP "Certified") Location: "It's Heaven Adult Day Care Center" - Houston Texas Population: All Contact Lee Rhodes.... Fax your resume and a copy of your certificate to the phone # below Fax: 281-403-5240

Hi Steph.. contact Cheryl at cabacon@activitydirector.com .. she can help you figure it all out.. also visit for course info.. http://www.activitydirector.net/certification Pennie

Hi A couple of thoughts --- 1. do you need to worry about the privacy issue? 2. Or would the form residents sign upon admission for pictures beign taken & posted cover you on this? 3. This would be a great way to share residents involvement with family members, if your camcorder let you copy onto DVD's etc.. 4. Plus how many times do you get family members coming to you saying you never get mom out or she says she stays in her room (trying to lay a guilt trip on family) just pull the old video out & should them mom in action Just a few scattered thoughts ---

The Pillars of North County health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a PT Activity Assistant. Experience in Activities or Creative Arts a plus. Must have an outgoing personality. Prefer experience with crafts, planning special events, and working with bed-bound Residents. Flexible hours, 20-30 hrs./wk. Great for students, retirees, scout leaders, stay-at-home parents. Apply to: 13700 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, Mo. 63033; fax (314) 355-8169 Attn: Brenna Chapman, Act. Director

My kids are in their 20's as well. They enjoy computer's -- so if your facility has access to these they could do email, games etc. They also enjoy DVD movies. Especially the boxed sets. Music is a big thing & both enjoy reading. Basically they enjoy what your res do but on a different level & maybe not always with the elder res I like the ideal of asking volunteers to come in as well as asking them to help you. But I figure if they are in the facility then it may not be possible that they could help. Lets us know what you find they enjoy.

Alzheimer's and Dementia Staff Education Week NCCDP.org February 14th to the 21st Join NCCDP.org and download the Staff Education Tool Kit The tool kit includes: Free Power Point / Over Head In-services for Health Care Staff, Tests and Answers, Seminar Evaluation and Seminar Certificates. 54 Ways To Recognize Alzheimer’s and dementia Staff Education Week 20 Reasons Why You Should Provide Comprehensive Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training to Your Staff by A Live Instructor Dementia Word Search Games & Interactive Exercises Movies and Books About Alzheimer’s You Don’t Want To Miss Proclamation & Sample Agenda for Opening Ceremony & Sample Letter to Editor Contest Entry Forms- Staff Education week Alzheimer’s Bill of Rights & Alzheimer’s Patient Prayer Nurse Educator / In-service Director of The Year Nomination Form Each year the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners reaches out to media, health care magazines, health care associations and long term care settings to support Alzheimer’s and dementia staff education week to promote comprehensive face to face education by trained dementia instructors and to promote Alzheimer’s and dementia education to all staff and awareness of Certified Dementia Practitioner certifications for all health care professionals in order to continue to provide compassionate care.

Hi All...I wanted to share an email I received from an AD in California, " I wanted to share with you my story. I have spent the past 33 years as an Activity Director in Long Term Care. I first began as a Psych Aide at Coffeyville Memorial Hospital in Kansas, in 1976. ...about one year later I moved back to California to work at Birdhaven Christian Convalescent Hospital in Downey, Ca. From there I worked at Starting Point of Orange County, then on to Mt. Olivette Care Center in Carmichael, Ca. From there I went to El Camino Convalescent Hospital, and so on...... so many times the company would change hands...change Administrators, change policies....as much as I loved it all, it was very hard work. Getting close to people and blessing them on their journey home, the demands of the state, and or Administration. I did take breaks in between to raise four children and some time out for me. I am back in the field now, with all the same challenges except I am an Activity Coordinator II, part-time, for Catholic Healthcare West. I am also attending The California Institute of Healing, Arts and Science, to Graduate in May with my Holistic Health Degree. I completely understand the challenges of our work. Now my goal in life is to help people not get there!! Help them acheive a ripe old age thru Hollistic Health. My heart goes out to those in the medical field...patients, families, friends and staff! Medina AD 1976-2009 Natomas, California

Look on NCCDP.org calendar for other cities, also check into this Austin Texas Seminar if your in Texas.. Leadership and Activity Ideas for the Long Term Care Resident - Austin TX - Feb 25 - 512 267 5550 - 8ceu http://ctractx.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=2

There is still time to RSVP for our Houston Activity Directors networking meeting at IT'Z, this Wednesday, from 11:00 - 1:00. contact Donna Martin martindonna@hotmail.com IT'Z is providing their full buffet lunch to us, at no charge! There are a lot of choices on their buffet, salads, a variety of pizzas, pasta, and much more plus desserts and drinks. Come taste the food and see for yourself the fun activities available for our residents! Updated Activity Director RSVP list, for Networking Meeting Feb. 4th DONT BE LEFT OUT.... Veronica Martinez - The Terrace Willowbrook Ginny Swank - PRN - Southern Knights and Ainsley Courte Patricia Garner - Park Manor Cypress Station Wendy Goodman - Champion Oaks Laura Stevens - Lawrence Street Health Care Katherine Chittenden Tina Williams - Edenbrook of the Woodlands Elaine Kiehler - The Heritage/Tomball Donna Drake - Legend Oaks Debbie Frazell - Summerville CyFair Senior Living LaShunda Braxton - Summerville CyFair Senior Living Donna Martin - Heartland at Willowbrook Lori Hooper - Heartland at Willowbrook Stevee Steely - Ainsley Courte Ashley Nastasi - The Conservatory at Champion Forest Sherri Hannemann - Precinct 4 Senior Adult Program Sandra Howell - Precinct 4 Senior Adult Program Dee Madison - The Hampton at Willowbrook Sandra Alvarado - The Hampton at Willowbrook Pat Harrington - Hearthstone Conroe Leanerma - Hearthstone Conroe Annegret Shaw - Inwood Crossing Activity Asst. Inwood Crossing Barbara Johnson - Harvest Home - Tomball Joyce Beal - ? Beth Wallace - F.A.C.E. The Centrum at Cypress Creek Heather - EdenBrook - maybe

Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar Houston_Dementia_Practitioner_Training_c.doc Houston_Dementia_Practitioner_Training_c.pdf Wednesday, March 4, 2009; 8:00-5:00(registration begins @7:30am) St Dominic, 2401 Holcombe, near the Medical Center in Houston,TEXAS Register Online - Click HERE Course Description: The course is an 8 hour Continuing Education Course by the NCCDP that promote the skills and knowledge of persons providing care to people with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Course Objectives: To provide education on the breakdown of Alzheimer's and Dementias. To provide thorough information regarding the physical care for person with Alzheimer's and Dementia through a PowerPoint lecture presentation. To provide information on how to communicate and deal with persons and families of people with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Registration: Please contact Toll Free: 1.888.ADU(238).0444 - CreditCard Payments, Purchase Orders, W-9 Forms, Check Mailing Info Price: $140 / $150 if after 2/23 (includes required notebook and lunch) Instructor: Karen Connelly, TRS/TXC, CDP is a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist from Houston, Texas. Karen has 13 years experience in Assisted Living Facilities, Long Term Care, Dementia Care, Psychiatric, and recreation centers. She received a B.A. from Texas State University in Recreation Administration with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Karen is an approved instructor for the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation and Activity Professionals in Texas since 2000. She is also an approved instructor for the National Council for Dementia Practitioners. Karen has created and presented many Continuing Education workshops for Activity Directors in Texas and Online. She has been asked to speak at many conferences including: Louisiana, New Mexico, Minnesota, Illinois, Tennessee, South Carolina, Texas and for the National Association for Activity Professionals. Karen is the co-creator and owner of the Activity Directors Network an online resource for Activity Directors, teaches online CEU's, and the Activity Director Courses for certification. She has authored four books with Professional Printing & Publishing "Activity Director Guide for Assisted Living", "Tons of Trivia and Word Games", "Successful Staff Motivation" and "Activity Director Bible: Policies and Procedures" Becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner: This Course will complete the requirements outlined by the National Council for Dementia Practitioners, - please visit their site www.nccdp.org "These are the requirements of a comprehensive Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar. At minimum,you must have completed an 8 hour comprehensive seminar, this can be an all day 8 hour seminar or a series of seminars. Either a one day comprehensive seminar or combined, the seminars must include the following list of topics. When you submit your application, you must attach a copy of each certificate that was provided to you when you attended the seminar. The Alzheimer's and Dementia seminar must be completed by a NCCDP approved instructor. The NCCDP instructors are listed on the web site." Taken from - http://www.nccdp.org/comprehensiveadcrequirements.htm Course Schedule: 7:30-8:00 - Greet Student,Breakfast and Registration 8:00- 11:30 – Course Content 11:30-12:30 – Lunch – will be provided 12:30 -3:30 - Course Content 3:30-3:40- 10 Minute Break 3:40-5:00 – Course Content 5:00 – Course lecture over, Certificate Handout, Questions Download a Flyer %~Click Here ~%

Location: Kansas City, MO Activity Director Full Time Make a difference in the lives of our residents by using your dynamic personality at our beautiful facility. We are looking for a dedicated, energetic professional to coordinate activities and events for our wonderful residents. Experience with seniors and CTRS a plus. We offer an exceptional starting salary and full-time benefits. Mail/Fax resume, apply in person or online at delmargardens.com. Delmar Gardens of Lenexa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 9701 Monrovia Lenexa, KS 66215 P: (913) 492-1130 F: (913) 492-0586 jdrozda@delmargardens.com

These are quick & easy -- residents will love making these as well as eating them -- Valentine Passion Pops 12 Caramel Squares 32 Vanilla Wafers Cookies 16 Lollipop Sticks 1 C Semisweet or milk chocolate chips Valentine Sprinkles Melt unwrapped caramels in a microwave according to package directions. Working quickly, spoon small dollops of caramel onto 16 cookies. Place lollipop stick in center and top each with another cookie to make a sandwich. Melt chocolate chips according to package directions. Dunk each cookie sandwich in chocolate and shake gently to remove excess. Top lollipops with sprinkles and place on wax paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until firm, 5 to 10 mins. Makes 16 pops.

Buddy Gurganus has a request of the AD Networking group. -- He is starting a christian radio program this Saturday. -- It will be on 88.3 at from 12:15 to 1:00. First he would like us to spread the word, about the program, to our residents, family and friends. He would, also, like each of us to send a list of our residents that have birthdays in January. He will put all the names into a drawing and he will announce one winner each week of the month, on his Saturday program. He will, also, send the winner a bouquet of flowers. If you have any residents 100 years old or older he would like to interview them for his program. You can e-mail your list to buddy_g@sbcglobal.net If you have any questions you can contact Buddy at 281-250-2161 or 281-288-9664.