The Activity Professional's Notebook
Tips and articles relevant for today's Activity Professional
I am an Activity Professional.
I am an Activity Professional. by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS “I wish I had your job – all you do is have fun all day.” “We are looking for a “cheerleader” type person to be the activity director.” and the worst yet – “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to do...
There was a time…
There was a Time.... By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS There was a time when older adults living with memory loss were simply labeled senile or confused. There was a time when someone asked for their parents, they were told their parents had died. There was a time...
Comfort Care at End of Life
Comfort Care at End of Life by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS One of the primary goals of the activity professional is to focus on living and opportunities to have a meaningful quality of life. Unfortunately, death and dying are unavoidable realities we often do not...
National Activity Professional’s Week – 2026
National Activity Professional Week – 2026 Beyond the Ordinary By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS National Activity Professionals Week, which is January 26th through 30th this year, has always been a week of celebration and acknowledgement of the hard-working activity...
Why did I agree to do this?
Why did I Agree to do this? The Activity In-service By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS Inservice education is important for all care providers. Live training experiences are becoming less common because online training is the “go to” source for education. However,...
National Activity Professionals Week – 2025 Shaping the Future
National Activity Professional Week – 2025 Shaping the Future By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS National Activity Professionals Week, which is January 19th – 25th this year, has always been a week of celebration and acknowledgement of the hard-working activity...
October is Resident Rights Month : The Power of My Voice
October is Resident Rights Month: The Power of My Voice By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS October is Resident Rights Month which is an annual event introduced by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care or the Consumer Voice...
Activities + Nursing = Teamwork
By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS The nursing department is the largest department in most care communities. Even though this department has the most staff, their staffing ratios are stretched over 24 hours and seven days a week. Knowing the total care needs of...
National Activity Professional Week – 2024 Innovate Inspire Involve
National Activity Professional Week – 2024 Innovate Inspire Involve By Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS National Activity Professionals Week, which is January 21st- 27th this year, has always been a week of celebration and acknowledgement of the hard-working...
Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS The holiday season is a festive time of year, with increased activities and excitement. For many this is a special time, stimulating happy memories and anticipation. However, for individuals living with dementia...
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