by Debbie Hommel | Mar 23, 2018 | Programming
Springing Forward with Gardening Programs By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS The warm weather, sunny skies and desire to be outdoors is a common inspiration to introduce gardening programs within our communities. Many activity professionals get very excited and...
by Debbie Hommel | Feb 15, 2018 | Documentation
Knowledge + Power = Activity Professional By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS As a paid profession, the world of therapeutic activities in long term care is a relatively new one, having been formally in existence just forty-four years. The term “activities” was...
by Debbie Hommel | Feb 4, 2018 | Programming
Boys Night Out by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS It is safe to say that the majority of residents in our care communities are female. Understandably, our programming reflects this with many activities and topics focusing on interests of women. Although the men may...
by Debbie Hommel | Dec 20, 2017 | Leadership/Management, Programming
Full Circle – Person Centered Care Through Activities By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS Regardless of diagnosis, functional ability, or cognitive status – the elder should be provided with consistent opportunities to continue to live their lives as the...
by Debbie Hommel | Dec 20, 2017 | Documentation
Person Centered Care Planning – Creating Individualized Interventions by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS A therapeutic care plan includes identification of needs and concerns, specific goals to address those concerns or need and staff interventions to address...
