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MANY HEARTFELT THANKS
FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

CONGRATULATIONS! ROBIN ZOLDEN, CARE-ONE ORADELL, NJ HAS RECENTLY COMPLETED THE MEPAP(MODULAR EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS-PART 1).  

Check out the course for your area     MEPAP AND CE'S

Christmas Quiz - Maria's Place

Christmas Quiz - Maria's Place: Christmas Quiz. This is a multiple choice answers quiz all about Christmas. It can work well as a group activity when everyone gets to give an opinion.

What Is Mixed Dementia? Causes and Diagnosis

What Is Mixed Dementia? Causes and Diagnosis: Read about mixed dementia, a combination of two or more types of dementia. For example, older adults with dementia may have Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.

A*P*P*L*A*U*S*E*

MANY HEARTFELT THANKS
FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

Congratulations! Kim Kautzman, Richardton Health Care Center, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals-Part 1).  She completed the North Dakota state approved course. 
Check out the course for your area     MEPAP AND CE'S

Trauma Informed Care

Are you ready for Truama Informed Care?
Click on the links below for more information.


Preparing for Trauma Informed Care

Last Minute Guide To Trauma Informed Care

Happy Thanksgiving!

NO ACT OF KINDNESS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, IS NEVER WASTED
AESOP

YOUR ENTHUSIASM IN EVERYTHING MEANS SO MUCH----
FOR ALL YOU GIVE TO OTHERS,  THANK YOU

Nap WEEK

Nap WEEK

Click on the link and get ready by downloading the packet.  This is our week!

National Activity Professionals Week provides a timely opportunity to foster and showcase the 

wonderful things that Activity Professionals create. 

NAP Week is January 19-25, 2020. The NAP theme and the theme of the 

Annual NAAP Conference is “Lighting the Way.” 

Principles For Residents and Families

This article is a great read for the Activity Professional~
Principles For Residents and Families

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
 Susan Kartes, Sanford Hillsboro Care Center, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals-Part 1).  She completed the North Dakota state approved course.
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 680). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ces—http://activitydirector.weebly.com

HOT OFF THE PRESS-NEW CE ITEM

(12) New -Individual Program Development (1x1)

These Ce's give you insight into Individual Program Development (1x1)

 For detailed information please click on the LINK BELOW! 

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CE

What Motivates the Modern Worker? Peter Drucker on Leading Millennials

What Motivates the Modern Worker? Peter Drucker on Leading Millennials: Once you learn how to motivate and lead knowledge workers, you’ll discover that it’s unnecessary to develop a specialized management approach for millennials.

Giving Back Looking Forward

Giving Back Looking Forward

Click on the link above! Awesome read!


 



 https://activitydirector.weebly.com/

Fresh Takes on Activity Planning

Fresh Takes on Activity Planning

A great read!  Click on the above link!

 https://activitydirector.weebly.com

HIDDEN BENEFITS OF ANIMAL OR PET INTERACTION

HIDDEN BENEFITS OF ANIMAL OR PET INTERACTION
A great read and a little pet quiz!

Just click on the link for more information!

 https://activitydirector.weebly.com

Understanding Copyright Compliance in Your Community

Understanding Copyright Compliance in Your Community Activities An The Copyright! You should download the brochure!

MAJOR funding update for music therapists in SNFs (skilled nursing facil...

Spooky Halloween Spiders - Maria's Place

Spooky Halloween Spiders - Maria's Place: Maria and Sheila make spooky Halloween spiders in this how-to tutorial. Step by step instruction and a supply list available.

How games can help residents stay healthy and happy!

Great article to read!  

Click on the link below!

GAMES AND THE RESIDENT

DO YOU HAVE A WOCKET IN YOUR FACILITY?

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Dusti Romano-Curtin, Chatham Hills, NJ  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 680). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ces—  http://activitydirector.weebly.com

MEPAP COURSE AND A FREE CE

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Free CE

Alexa

Alexa --Medical care
What do you think?

PDPM UPDATE

PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model)

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the first draft of what skilled nursing facilities can expect with the new PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model) beginning October 1, 2019. You can find all the information you need including the new RAI manual at this link:

https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/MDS30RAIManual.html

EDUCATION FOR YOU!

Need Ce's or Mepap!   (CLICK ON MEPAP)

NCCAP-UPDATE ADCP

NCCAP Update

As of October 1, 2019, ADCP (Activity Director Certified Professional) will no longer be offered through NCCAP.

All individuals who currently possess ADCP, or who apply by September 30, 2019, will still be able to continue under the current Certification Standards that allow for completion within and up to the 6-year time frame

Please review the requirements for ADCP certification on the bottom of page 7 of our certification standards which can be found on the NCCAP website.

https://www.nccap.org/certification-standards

Activity Director Certified Provisional (ADCP) NCCAP offers a provisional certification for those who are currently working towards meeting all 5 qualification components of NCCAP standards for ADC certification. Standards and requirements to qualify for ADCP include: - Academic Education: High School Diploma/GED or higher - Required Curriculum: MEPAP 1 Core Content 1-11 And meeting 1 of the following 3 additional requirements: - Activity Experience: # hours for Academic Education level per ADC Tracks 1, 2, 3, or 4 - Continuing Education: # of clock hours for Academic Education level per ADC Tracks 1, 2, 3, or 4 - Required Curriculum: MEPAP Part 2 Core Content 12-20 The ADCP certification is valid for 6 years, must be renewed every 2 years with 30 CEs. ADCP is nonrenewable after that time.

NPR Resource

Go to your app store to use!  Do any of your residents like NPR?

NPR One is the audio app that connects you to a stream of public radio news, stories and podcasts curated for you. Informing, engaging, inspiring and surprising. From the ends of the earth to the tiniest corners of your city.

Alexa! What do you think?

Short Tutorial/FAQ – I'm Thinking About Getting A Smart Speaker Like Alexa. What Are Some Popular Ways To Use One?

 Alexa!

Living with dementia - Barbara's Library Trolley

Still Alice

Still Alice Continuing Education

Lisa Genova "Ted Talk"  (Click on her Ted talk)
This is an awesome talk by Lisa!  I have an awesome ce on her book!

Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease -- and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain.

Click here for my CE  STILL ALICE

Awesome!

Congratulations!  Heather Martin, Golden Acres, Carrington ND  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 680). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ces— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

A Credo

A Credo

Do you have a Credo?
Click above--A credo for each day!

YOU ARE INVITED!

McKnight's Long-Term Care News.

We are giving new subscribers like yourself the opportunity to pass along a free subscription to your colleagues. Tell your colleagues to visit www.mcknights.com/newfree to receive their free subscription today. 

Time for a Check-up on Social Media Practices

Time for a Check-up on Social Media Practices

Reminiscence Therapy

Reminiscence Therapy
Great article to read!
What do you think?

Bullet Journal!

Has anyone tried a bullet journal?

Oh the Places You’ll Go

Oh the Places You’ll Go
What will you be doing?
Check out the website below?

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