Give Yourself the Gift of Presence

Give Yourself the Gift of Presence

Give yourself the Gift of Presence By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS December can be one of the busiest months for the activity professional and an emotionally stressful one for many of our residents. The activity department goes into high gear decorating,...
Can Someone Lend Me a Hand?

Can Someone Lend Me a Hand?

By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS One of the casualties of the Covid Pandemic was the volunteer program in our care community.  No visitors, no families and no volunteers for well over a year became the norm.  To this day, some communities still prohibit volunteers...
Navigating the Future – NAPW 2022

Navigating the Future – NAPW 2022

The past twenty-two months have been a challenge for our profession and the world at large.  However, we are in a much better place this year than last year.  National Activity Professionals Week is January 23rd through 29th.  It is our week to toot our own horn,...