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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY and RECREATION LINKS
 Rome wasn't built in a day" and neither are our
Activity programs. Here are some additional links and
resources that you may find helpful in planning and
implementing your program of activities. Happy planning!
*Activity
Ideas and Tips
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Ideas and resources for budget-minded Activity Professional's.
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- Activity Director Today
- The purpose of the Activity Director Today is to provide encouragement
and useful Internet resources to Activity Directors
in Long Term Health Care Facilities. This
is achieved through many helpful web links,
useful downloads and by the interactive correspondence
among Activity Directors across the United
States. The Activity Director Today also offers
a great monthly e-magazine for Activity
Professionals.
CatholiCity
This is America's #1 Rosary recording because it's easy to pray with every day and a sublime tool for learning the Rosary. Beautiful voices draw you into prayer with perfect pacing and no distracting music. The ideal gift for family, friends, or parish. Bonus Features: Common Catholic Prayers and the History of the Rosary. Get a FREE Rosary CD-just pay shipping.
- Faithful Friends Nursing Home Ministry
- The mission of the Faithful Friends is to spread the love and message of Jesus Christ in the nursing home environment, providing support and encouragement by regular visits by caring Christians.
They support other interested groups and churches in North Carolina with training, multimedia ministry materials, and assistance in recruiting volunteers. In addition they provide encouragement and support to those Individuals, Organized Ministries, Chaplains, Activities Directors, and Staff Members serving Christ in the Nursing Home Environment. This site has so many wonderful downloadable resources-you have to check it out!
Free Printables Great site with a large variety of free printable templates, documents and more.
Holidays on the Net
Holidays on the Net
is a collection of multimedia holiday celebrations...More
than just works of art, though, each holiday celebration
also offers a wealth of information about the holiday,
including its history and holiday-related activities.
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- Comprehensive information
about health. Features conventional, alternative,
integrative, and mind-body medicine such stress management,
Yoga, prayer, spirituality and more.
InfoPlease All the knowledge you need! History, government, sports, business, entertainment, health, world news, and much more.
Kitchenless Cooking
Cookbooks to help you with economical, tasty recipes with or without a traditional
kitchen.
- Making Memories 101
- Making Memories 101 is
a free resource & idea site for Activity
Professional's.
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- Money Templates (Play Money) Check out these great money templates. There are over 15 templates from various countries. Simply add a picture for the "face". Great for theme or culture days or travel clubs! FREE!
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- Party Game Central
- Great party game ideas for
kids and adults
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- Senior Act
Great resources
for Activity Professionals.
Therapeutic Recreation Directory
The most comprehensive site for recreation therapists
and activity directors, featuring resources, products, activity ideas, free
downloads, newsletter, chat room, bulletin board, and much, much more!
This Day in History
- Great historical information
for reminiscing and trivia.
Unity
- Spirituality information
and resources.
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*Activity
Products
Activity Department
The Activity Department provides resources and products to support the activity
director working in long term care facilities.
Activity Products International
A large variety
of calendars, trivia books, posters, calendars,
games, sensory activities, music and much more.
- Callirobics
- Handwriting exercises
set to music.
Good Endings
A site that
features information and resources on how
to care for people at the end of their lives.
News Current
A weekly current
event program.
Sing and Swing
Senior exercise
tapes.
*Promotional Activity/Recreation Products
Activity Stuff Store
Promotional products for Activity Directors and Activity Professionals.
Recreation Therapy Store
Recreation Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation promotional items
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- *Activity-Related Services
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- Benevolent Ballet-Fall Prevention for the Elderly
Benevolent Ballet offers seminars that train health care professionals to implement the Benevolent Ballet-Fall Prevention for the Elderly in their facilities. A unique approach to exercise that motivates and inspires participation from even the most withdrawn resident.
Calendars USA
Create your activity
calendars on-line with this great service.
Cherished Gowns of a Lifetime
Cherished Gowns of a Lifetime, is a show of fashion, sights and sounds of tradition
and a memorable parade of festive party and wedding delights. This wedding
presentation is demonstrated by Desline Vitto, a dedicated and experienced
activity professional. Desi also has a new program called "Bringing Home Baby". For more information, or to book a show in the NJ
area, contact Desline Vitto at 973-923-7471 or email desrec2003@yahoo.com.
Elders Without Walls
Great site for
elderly individuals. Features pen pal opportunities,
games, puzzles and more.
Communication Connections
Communication Connections offers comprehensive Restorative Therapy and Restorative Care Training for care providers and professionals in long term care facilities and retirement homes. Restorative Therapy Training modules are aimed at maintaining a quality lifestyle for seniors. Also available is a book entitled, "ACTIVATION TECHNIQUES IN LONG TERM CARE". This 72 page book has been written for Activation Coordinators, Activation Aids/Assistants, students of Activation/Recreation and Leisure programs and caregivers of our senior population.
*Therapies/Holistic Medicine
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
The National Association
for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) is an educational,
nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing
public awareness of the benefits of true aromatherapy.
National Remotivation Therapy Organization
A nonprofit 501c(3) charitable organization that promotes the use of remotivation methods in the service of others.
Reiki Page
Information on Reiki, one of the more widely known forms of energy healing.
Validation Therapy Training Institute
Learn about Naomi Feils' Validation Therapy techniques.
Click here to download this fantastic compilation of resources
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