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I subscribe to Mary Jane Farms Magazine. This was a article in it. I have never heard of the hazards of wearing a bra. My grandmother was a firm believer in that you wear you bra 24/7 to prevent drooping. I am a 70's child & hated wearing bras. My mother would catch me without one & give me the riot act & make me put it back on. Today at my age I wouldn't go out in public without it. But it is the first thing I take off when I get home. So after reading this article it made me think this would be a great topic to share with your female residents. Share your thoughts on this with us & tell us what your residents have to say about it. Should be a lively conservation. bra or not.pdf

Become an NCCAP qualified Activity Director Visit http://www.ActivityDirector.org View this email in your browser If you're seeking an Activity Director course that fits your busy schedule. .. A course that you can finish in as little as 13 weeks or stretch it out for 1 year. .. then the MEPAP "At Your Own Pace" State Approved training may be the class for you! Get the most from our "Open Resource" concept. Choose the MEPAP to ensure that you and your staff are qualified under the CMS State Surveyor Guidelines for Skilled Nursing Facilities and choose the "At Your Own Pace" to start when you're ready. .. It's the most time-effective way, for computer savvy students, to complete the MEPAP classes online with everything in 1 place, accessed 24/7, from any computer. Right Here, Right WOW! Copyright © 2013 Activity Directors Network, llc, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

This is a good article on bring preschool kids all they way to high school kids into the facility. http://www.amda.com/publications/caring/august2002/intergenerational.cfm

Everyone should watch this! Wish I had the means to open a place like this! Wouldn't you prefer this way of life?

http://childmadetutorials.blogspot.com/2011/11/paper-roll-mice.html This is a great website that has easy crafts for making Xmas things. Check it out. The link (above) one for a mouse using toilet paper rolls.

Hi May be a bit late now. But I have a contest between the units/halls. The best decorated nurse station/hall wins & they get get a prize, like a pizza party etc. Then I have a contest for residents by best decorated door on each unit/hall. Be sure you post this in newsletter & bulletin boards. This way the family members can get involved. I also do this for Thanksgiving & Xmas. For Xmas the staff gets a paid day off. Of course you need to get permission from the Admin. Let the charge nurse of the unit/hall schedule days off & let them decide who gets it off. Not all of the staff participates. Let her/him decide who these employees are. However you will be surprised how nice the facility looks. Plus less work on activities since you already so busy this time of the year. For Thanksgiving I have given away Turkeys, gift cards from local store etc.

For the first time in more than a century, Hanukkah overlaps Thanksgiving. Commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime coincidence by mashing up more than your butternut squash. Collect up some votive s & use as a nontraditional centerpiece (Star of David). Serve some latkes (potato pancake) along with your green bean casserole.

ADJOjnsonCity That is up to the council. They can set up the by-laws which will include this. I wouldn't allow it to be more than 3 years, which is still a bit long I think.

Hello Everyone, I had to return a call today to a AD. My call call was screened & was told that staff is not allowed personnel calls. After explaining that it was a in fact a business call I was finally allowed to be transferred to thew activity office. This is not the first time I have ran up against this. I have also had AD's tell me they are not allowed to get calls at work. Now what I am wondering is how in the world do you run you department if you can't get calls? I mean we are to get volunteers in the facility, plan entertainment, do special events, don't even get me going on the people that want to come in during Christmas. So how are you expected to run a activity department if you can't receive calls? This is a policy that should be addressed & changed, don't you think? So are you allowed to get calls at your facility? How do you run your department, if you can't get them?

Dogwood Estates Activity Director-Retirement Community The activities program must provide freedom of choice, independence, self-expression and an opportunity to use physical and cognitive abilities. The Activities Director is also responsible for oversight of the community’s volunteer program. Our Activities Director will have high energy (just can’t stop having fun!), enthusiasm (so much that our residents won’t want to say no to an activity), and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. Minimum of two years’ experience in planning and conducting small and large group activities, creativity and be knowledgeable in evaluating residents’ needs and interests, engaging employees in activity participation and recruitment and training of volunteers. Coordinate the decorations for events, activities and Holidays. Full Time Activity Director Needed in Denton Texas click for more info

http://agileaging.org/store/ Check out this ladies store. She has great things that I think would be useful for activities. One of the one's I like is the "Games for Grandparents!"

Saw this video on NCCAP chat board. everyone should watch this & if you can get the In-service person to show it to the staff: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=559163777474155

Kathy Hughes and her MEPAP Students in PA Present! Crawford County Area Activity Professionals Holiday Basket of Tools for Learning Thursday, October 17, 2013-------------------------Saegertown, PA 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM This day is geared for Activity Professionals involved in enhancing the quality of life of individuals. We are pleased to welcome Linda Smith, completed MEPAP 1, Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, PA Becky Larson, completed MEPAP 1, Manchester Commons, Erie, PA Renee Peterson, completed MEPAP 1. Cambridge Springs Rehab Center, Cambridge Springs, PA Pam Schultz, AAC, Wesbury Retirement Center, Meadville, PA Sherry Barzak,ACC, Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, PA Tiffany Leech, licensed nutritionalist , General manager of Roff School Tavern Who should attend? Activity Professionals, Support Staff, Social Workers, Volunteers, Senior Center Directors Agenda: 8:30AM to 9 AM Registration 9AM-10 AM Pinterest-How to Make it Yours 10 AM – 11 AM Up Cycled Holiday Crafts 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Break 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM Holiday Food Crafts 12:15 PM to 1PM How to Make Virtual Tours 1PM to 1:30 PM Lunch (provided) 1:30 PM- 1:45PM Finishing Virtual Tours 1:45 to 2:45 PM Christmas Around the World 2:45 PM to 3:00 Break 3:00PM to 4:00PM Holiday Mix- ology CCAAP MEMBERS: $30.00 NON MEMBERS $60.00 Participants will receive 6 hours of CE. Participants will receive a certificate of participation for each session attended. ________________________________________________________ Activity Program Workshop Registration Form Name:_______________________ Title:__________________ Facility:__________________________________ Address:_______________________________ City:_________________________ State:____ Zip:______________ Phone:______________________________ Email:___________________________________________ (must be written clearly to get confirmation) Make Checks payable to: CCAAP, return registration form and mail payment to: Sherry Barzak Crawford County Care Center, 20881 St. Hwy 198, Saegertown, PA 16433 (814) 763-2445 DEADLINES FOR REGISTRATIONS: ccaap_20holiday_20workshop_1_.pdf

THOSE BORN 1920-1979 READ TO THE BOTTOM FOR QUOTE OF THE MONTH BY JAY LENO. IF YOU DON'T READ ANYTHING ELSE---VERY WELL STATED TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED the 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn't get tested for diabetes. Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-based paints.. We had no child proof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking. As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, booster seats, seat belts or air bags. Riding in the back of a pick up on a warm day was always a special treat. We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle. We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually died from this. We ate cupcakes, white bread and real butter and drank Kool-aid made with sugar, but we weren't overweight because, WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day.And we were OK. We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ridedown the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem. We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at all,no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet or chatrooms....... WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them! We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and although we were told it would happen, we did not poke out very many eyes. We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them! Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!! The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law! These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever! The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ALL! If YOU are one of them CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good . While you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave (and lucky) their parents were. Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it?! The quote of the month is by Jay Leno: 'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding,severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another,and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' For those that prefer to think that God is not watching over us..go ahead and delete this. For the rest of us...pass this ON!

Amos Announces Fall US Tour: Presales Start Tuesday, August 6 It's the news you've been waiting for: Amos has just announced a 17-date US tour in support of his forthcoming album, Mountains Of Sorrow, Rivers Of Song. The AmosLee.com presales will begin tomorrow morning, August 6, at 10 am local time. Set your alarms and make sure you're online right at 10, as these tickets will sell out quickly. One dollar from every ticket sold to these upcoming dates will be donated to Musicians On Call, a non-profit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. As part of this partnership, Amos is also running a donation-based contest to win an autographed guitar. More information can be found on the Shows page. more info

THERAPEUTIC MUSIC CDS FALL SALE These 3 music CDs are recommended for : Activity Directors, Nursing, Medical/Physician, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Religion/Pastoral Care, Hospice, Gerontology, Social Work, Alternative Therapies, Massage Therapy, Music Therapy, Funeral Services, End-of-Life education, and more! Tranquility-Harp for the Soul- Recommended for meditation, relaxation, sleep. Excellent for Alzheimers/Dementia residents. Improvised, soothing melodies on the therapy harp. All CDs performed by a well known Music Thanatologist. SALE PRICE FOR ALL 3 CDs- $30 (A savings of $20!) FREE S/H! FREE BOOK WITH ORDER! Send Check, Money Order, (Purchase order to goodendings@msn.com) (We dont take credit cards)to: Donalyn Gross, Ph.D., LCSW, CMP 189 Porter Lake Drive Springfield, MA 01106 413-733-8592 (Formerly of Cinnabar Press, P.O. Box 60501, Longmeadow, MA 01116)

“JustJohnna” www.Justjohnna.com Contact person: Sharon@Justjohnna.com 716-998-0204 “JustJohnna” A Female Vocalist - 35 years experience - Very professional Top of the line Bose Sound System We perform with the best background tracks available using our library of over 100,000 songs available at every performance. Johanna's a Professional vocalist, who’s main focus is to entertain Seniors at Health Care facilities, Skilled nursing homes, assisted living, memory care units, independent living, adult day care or senior centers. Our music is different than most entertainers and guaranteed to be a show your residents will never forget. Johnna performs flawlessly and professionally at every performance. Most Activity directors have told us they have never had a show quite like this one. Their residents love it, as well as the staff. We are booking new facilities on a daily basis, mostly by word of mouth, and are now booking repeat facilities. Johnna has played all over Western New York, including Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Orleans, Monroe and Allegheny Counties. She has played in Northern PA and will be performing in Knoxville TN in August. We will travel to most states if we can book several facilities within the same time frame. Our rates are more than reasonable and we work within your budget. Johnna loves to sing for seniors and they love to hear her sing. Johnna’s goal is to someday entertain in every US State at as many Health care facilities as possible. She is the newest and freshest entertainer to hit the “senior circuit” in a very long time. Please give us a call and schedule a performance. Your residents will be happy you did! Guaranteed, Our rates are more than fair. We can book short notice, weekly, monthly or into 2014. Many references available, Activity Directors and Residents. Please visit our web site for our song list and take a listen. http://www.Justjohnna.com

Raising Funds for Alzheimer’s Dementia Research The National Senior League (NSL) announced today that on July 16th it will host a National Senior Wii Bowling Day to benefit research into Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as related projects. The NSL hopes to set a world record for the most senior Wii bowlers participating on a single day, asking Wii bowlers to roll a single game on July 16th. Each bowler will be ask to contribute $5 to be donated through the NSL to research into devastating diseases, including Alzheimer’s. In addition, the NSL will ask individuals and corporations to donate $1 for each recorded strike. Dennis Berkholtz, started the NSL four years ago with the mission of providing senior’s with a fun, competitive and social environment and with the ultimate goal of raising money for Alzheimer’s/dementia. Berkholtz’s father suffered from dementia. “Using the NSL to raise funds for Alzheimer’s/dementia is my way of honoring my father for raising a great family and giving me the opportunity to achieve success both in sports and business,” said Berkholtz. The NSL has established the NSL-ALZ Foundation to manage the fund raising efforts. The foundation will support Alzheimer’s/dementia research and support programs focused on the importance of early detection. It will also work to develop a program to recognize and honor Alzheimer’s/dementia caretakers with a vacation break from caretaker responsibilities. The NSL-ALZ Foundation is working closely with the Atlanta based NeuroScience Foundation whose mission is to support research to accelerate treatments that significantly improve the lives of people suffering from devastating diseases, including Alzheimer’s Disease and Stroke. “We are honored to be chosen as a recipient of the day’s fundraising activities, and delighted to see the commitment of the National Senior League to support Alzheimer’s research,” said Susie Brown, Executive Director of the NeuroScience Foundation. The National Senior Wii Bowling Day will target the 115,000 communities in the senior industry many of which have Wii bowling programs. Over the past three years of managing Wii bowling championships, the NSL has provided competition for Independent Senior Living Communities, CCRC’s, Assisted Living Communities, Nursing Homes, Rehab Centers, Senior Centers and Affordable Housing Communities. More than 225 communities and over 2,000 Wii bowlers have played in the NSL (www.nslgames.com). For more information and to support National Senior Wii Bowling Day visit www.nsl-alzheimer’s.org Brochure : NSL-ALZ Press Release.pdf

NCCAP Symposium LIVE streaming option for CE's 05/10/13 NCCAP Symposium 2013 Live Streaming Session That Will Be Available Eastern Standard Time Friday May 31st, 2013 11:15-12:45pm Tips and Strategies for Facility Type Consulting Jane Anderson, ACC 3:45-5:15pm Teaching Ethics in the Classroom Natalie Davis, ACC Saturday June 1st, 2013 8:30-10:00am Successful Testing For the Student and Instructor Debbie Hommel, ACC 1:45-3:15pm Putting the Interdisciplinary Puzzle Together Where Does Activities Fit In? John Collins ACC/EDU Livestreaming Via UstreamTV Same link will be used for each streaming session: http://ustre.am/Y1SJ **NCCAP is not responsible for any technical difficulty related to the use of USTREAM** **Participants may be subject to commercials** **Participants wishing to receive the CE credit will have to follow the NCCAP policy (for the only chat format)and submit the CE Form plus $15.00 Fee**(per session)at the conclusion of the conference. thanks Kathy Remember MEPAP Classes start June 4th .. download the enrollment pack from http://www.activitydirector.org for complete details.

Lots of suggestions offered. The only thing I can add is try to decorate the boards with a theme that could be use for 2 months in a row. The facility I worked at had 4 boards to decorate monthly. When you have to remove the calendars & all of the decorations, then re-decorate them & put the new monthly calendar up takes alot of time. Don't forget you still have to remove & put new calendars up in every residents room. Well this can take up almost your whole day & you haven't done any activities yet! So when decorating your boards try to keep this in mind.

These behaviors, and others equally challenging, impact quality of life for both caregiver and recipient. While there are pharmaceuticals targeted at decreasing these behaviors, their efficacy is questionable. Side effects are a major concern, especially in the elderly whose body systems may be frail or who are taking drugs for other medical problems. The use of non-pharmacologic interventions, such as behavioral approaches that evoke a relaxation response, are increasingly recommended by dementia experts for implementation in care facilities and at home. Studies of alternative approaches to lessen dementia behaviors have trickled in over the years, gaining momentum during the past decade. In one of the more recent, involving use of therapeutic touch, Woods et al. (2005) point to review findings from the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology which indicate that "non-pharmacological interventions showing the most consistency and promise involve sensory." In addition to massage/touch therapies, these include music, light, pet therapy, and video/audio tape of family. To read the entire article from the original posting on massage.com

Most of our resident's will not use this Urban Dictionary but it is fun & there will be a generation that will need it to talk to our kids one day. There are words in it that I think would make a fun activity that could lead to a discussion of slang words for your resident's generation. Here is the link: http://www.urbandictionary.com/ Have fun Pennie

Check this video out, you will enjoy it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21862859

Activity Director – Senior Living – San Jose This is the BEST JOB in town – come be the FUN MEISTER! Our Upscale Senior Living Community in San Jose, CA is seeking a high energy, self motivated, hands-on Activity Director to plan, coordinate and facilitate activities. Use your solid experience to create a variety of [...] The post Full Time Activity Director needed Senior Living – San Jose, CA appeared first on Activity Director Jobs Official Site for Activity Directors Network, llc. View the full article

"Must Play Well With Others: Training Your Team and Other Departments" Instructor : Haley Burress 8 Credit Hours Federal and State guidelines require Activity Professionals to train all disciplines on how to assure that each resident gets a great quality of life. However, in all types of care settings, this can be a challenge for even the most accomplished Activity Professional. This course will teach you a variety of ways to inspire, encourage and lead your team, as well as passing on that inspiration to different disciplines too. You will have the opportunity to learn how to train in a short amount of time, how to structure in-services, and how to keep Activities at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Utilize our easy to print format in the Click N Print section to make a quick reference binder with all of the activities provided within this online workshop! Sign up for a Free Account on our Activity Director Classroom Activitydirector.org Our MEPAP Classes start each 1st Tuesday of the month. - NCCAP's MEPAP program is a Federal and State Approved training program for employees in the Activity / Recreational therapy fields working with senior adults. We have online instructor/consultants from Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Adult DayHealth and Hospital Swing bed SNF units that are available during the 4 month training class. Visit www.activitydirector.org for details, download and fax the first 3pages of our enrollment brochure to receive an invoice to turn in to corporate. Instructor Kathy Hughes. If you need a refresher or a primer to reEnter the profession .. take a look at the Our PRE MEPAP Class available online at activitydirector.org MEPAPEnrollPack.pdf