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Activity Directors with 10 or more years in the field


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I am taking the online MEPAP course and need to interview 2 Activity Directors with atleast 10 years of experience. I am new to the field and don't know any other activity directors. I was wondering if there were any activity directors out there that have over 10 years of experience that would be able to help me out. I need to know how the activity profession has changed, tips for recruiting volunteers, ways to avoid burnout, barriers faced in providing activity programs, pointers and tips for somebody new in the field, and anything else you would like to share. I would really appreciate the help. Thank you.

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I have been in the activity field for about 15 years... I learned hands on and went through basis activity professional class many years ago and the advanced training in the last 5 years. I am currently ADC... Over the years many things have changed at least here at my work/home. We are an Eden home and focus on resident center care. Letting the residents make daily choices of what they would like to do for the day. We have been in Culture Change since 2003 and continue to strive to make it the best we can. Our roles as Activity Directors have changed as well and will continue to change as the years go on. We continue to plan monthly and scheduled activities at this point. But i feel eventually that will fade away a little at a time. And we will become more mentors with helping our co-workers who haven't experience this type of home, and to continue to provide on going education for all involved. Hope this makes sense???

 

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I have been in the activity field for about 15 years... I learned hands on and went through basis activity professional class many years ago and the advanced training in the last 5 years. I am currently ADC... Over the years many things have changed at least here at my work/home. We are an Eden home and focus on resident center care. Letting the residents make daily choices of what they would like to do for the day. We have been in Culture Change since 2003 and continue to strive to make it the best we can. Our roles as Activity Directors have changed as well and will continue to change as the years go on. We continue to plan monthly and scheduled activities at this point. But i feel eventually that will fade away a little at a time. And we will become more mentors with helping our co-workers who haven't experience this type of home, and to continue to provide on going education for all involved. Hope this makes sense???

 

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Thank you so much..I appreciate your help

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