by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS The age group over the age of 85 is the fastest growing age group in our country. With this increase, the number of individuals with some sort of dementing illness increases as well. In order to meet the needs of elders living...
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,...
National Activity Professional Week – 2021 10,000 Possibilities By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS Boy-o-boy, what a year it has been since we celebrated National Activity Professional’s Week in 2020. The Covid pandemic is a historic event which has changed the face...
The year 2020 has proven to be challenging on many levels for all sectors of life. The health care worker in long term care settings has had their life turned upside down with multiple restrictions which change almost daily. Continuing education remains important...
National Activity Professional Week – Lighting the Way By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS The New Year signifies new beginnings. For the activity professional, it is a time to re-group and get organized after one of our busiest seasons. It is also the month to...