Week 1 2015 Happy New Year

Happy New Dreams-- Happy New Days-- Happy New Desires-- Happy New Ways-- Happy New Year-- 2015 Jane

A World of Good Wishes. Wishing you the joy of family, the gift of friends, and the best of everything in 2015. One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you for all you do and wish you the very best. Jane

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Andrea Kerestes of Eventide, Fargo, ND. has recently received her certificate for completing the Modular Education Program For Activity Professionals Second Edition Home Study Part 1 (MEPAP). Her instructor was Jane Anderson. http://activitydirector.weebly.com/

IN THE SPOT LIGHT

Congratulations! Cierra Muscha of Sanford Health Continuing Care Center Off Collins, Bismarck, ND. has recently received her certificate for completing the Modular Education Program For Activity Professionals Second Edition Home Study Part 1 (MEPAP). Her instructor was Jane Anderson. http://activitydirector.weebly.com/

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Cindy Klapperich of Oakes North Dakota has passed the NCCAP national exam. She completed the MEPAP (Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) courses with Jane Anderson. She is now an ADC ( Activity Director Certified). http://activitydirector.weebly.com/

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Happy Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving---Remembering all the things that make Thanksgiving so happy and special--and that definitely means thinking of all my past and present students ----the people in our profession ----and the people we work with each day. Have a blessed day.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: DICE Method Helps Handling Agitation & Aggression ...

Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: DICE Method Helps Handling Agitation & Aggression ...: An innovative technique called "DICE" empowers caregivers, patients & health providers to work together to reduce behavioral ...

OSHA's here! Know your rights

OSHA's here! Know your rights

Life Expectancy Calculator

SSA Life Expectancy Calculator
Click on the link above and fill it out!  Cool!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Jenna Hove Rask, Activity Director in Tioga has recently completed the  MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals)  Part 1.   This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).  NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249).    This is also the state approved course for Jenna. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus.— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirector  

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Charlet Griesbach a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center in Arthur has recently completed the  MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals)  Part 1.   This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).  NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249).    This is also the state approved course for Charlet. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirector  #mepap

Watch Video | Introducing Pam White: Classroom Clips | POV | PBS

Watch Video | Introducing Pam White: Classroom Clips | POV | PBS

Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: The Best Booklet on Early Onset Dementia / Young A...

Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: The Best Booklet on Early Onset Dementia / Young A...: FREE BOOKLET Download or browse this information-packed 38-page online booklet. Gain insights from 20 years of research. It is designed f...

NCCAP NEWS BITS

Hello!
Here is the July NCCAP  Newsletter. -Professionals -there is a call for papers for the NCCAP Symposium -deadline Nov 1, 2014
NCCAP NEWS BITs

'BINGO!' game helps researchers study perception deficits -- ScienceDaily

'BINGO!' game helps researchers study perception deficits -- ScienceDaily

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Katherine Young of the Hilltop Home of Comfort, Killdeer has recently completed the  MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals)  Part 1.  This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).  NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249).    This is also the state approved course for Katherine. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirector

CMS UPDATES

UPDATED MANUIAL

Be sure to click on  Click here for your advanced copy ONCE YOU HAVE OPENED THE LINK.

CMS updates manual to reflect F-Tag guidance dating back to 2003

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Susan Enderle of Richardton Health Center, Richardton has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Part 1. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). This is also the state approved course for Hailey. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus—http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirect

New Toolkit Offers Questionnaires to Improve Care by Highlighting Person-Centered Practices

New Toolkit Offers Questionnaires to Improve Care by Highlighting Person-Centered Practices

Keep residents active to delay dementia: study

Keep residents active to delay dementia: study

101 Dementia Activities

Dementia Activities
101 Dementia Activities

Free Activity Connection Preview

If you do not already subscribe to Activity Connection  you may preview for free  the month of June 2014
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NCCAP Symposium

Hello North Dakota Activity Professionals!

NCCAP is  excited to be having our annual educational symposium in Minnesota – your neighboring state.

We have some excellent educational sessions, including  North Dakota’s own Jane Anderson!

There is still time to pre-register.  I have attached the brochure for your review.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or Jane or the NCCAP office.

Sincerely,

Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS

NCCAP Board President

NCCAP Symposium

Hello North Dakota Activity Professionals!

NCCAP is  excited to be having our annual educational symposium in Minnesota – your neighboring state.

We have some excellent educational sessions, including  North Dakota’s own Jane Anderson!

There is still time to pre-register.  I have attached the brochure for your review.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or Jane or the NCCAP office.

Sincerely,

Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS

NCCAP Board President

Fight Ageism During June – Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Fight Ageism During June – Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Memory boxes? Forget about them

Memory boxes? Forget about them

NCCAP Symposium-Check Out The Details!!

Are you attending the 2014 Symposium!!
This years symposium is in Minneapolis, Mn!!
 Just a short distance for you to attend, next to the Mall of America!!
Please check Page 3

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Using Websites for Teaching
Jane Anderson ACC Instructor

Symposium Details

HHS Releases Updates, Revisions to National Alzheimer’s Plan

HHS Releases Updates, Revisions to National Alzheimer’s Plan

NCCAP Happy

Jerry Lansdowne - I'M NOT ME ANYMORE - an Alzheimer's song...

Aging IQ

What is your aging IQ

12 steps to QAPI: Step 1: Leadership

12 steps to QAPI: Step 1: Leadership

Hot Off The Press-Ceu's For You

Documentation in a SNAP For Activity Programs  (Click on SNAP)

Check out my new ceu's---
Great for the new and veteran activity professional.

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Joint Commission releases updated accreditation guide

Joint Commission releases updated accreditation guide

MEPAP For The Activity Professional

It’s a PLAN for 2020 and Beyond

MEPAP (Modular Education Courses for Activity Professionals) courses start when you are ready! Become that certified professional in your facility and corporation.   I also mentor for the consultant track. ( ACC)
Check the website for details http://www.activityconsultant.com  OR

http://activity-director.com

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