by Debbie Hommel | Jun 30, 2019 | Leadership/Management, Programming
The Art of Engagement by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS The room is full of people. Music is playing. Activity items are on the tables. Staff are in the room. But are the people engaged? Are they participating? Or are they just there? This is the question being...
by Debbie Hommel | Apr 29, 2019 | Memory Care, Programming
by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS One of the easiest and most effective activities for the activity professional to conduct is reminiscing. Long term memories are a known strength in elders of all functional levels and for many, recalling experiences from the past is...
by Debbie Hommel | Jul 30, 2018 | Leadership/Management, Programming
By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, MDEC, CTRS When one thinks of the typical bully – the mean kid in the schoolyard that everyone fears, comes to mind. However, many activity professionals have witnessed older adults demonstrating similar “mean” behavior to their...
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 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...
