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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING 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.
- 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!
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.
BiFolkal Productions
Great reminiscing slides, kits and products.
- 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.
Reminisce Magazine
- Magazine specially
designed for rem ins icing with seniors.
Sentimental Reflections
A quarterly video
magazine by Sentimental Productions that
looks at America and Americans as we are
and as we were. Each edition focuses on America's
heritage through story, scenery and song.
Available on VHS or DVD, these 45-minute
informative and entertaining programs are
distributed four times each year.
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,
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*Consultants and Educators
DH Special Services
An experienced
health care consulting firm, dedicated to continuing
education and consultation for the activity
professional in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
and Maryland. Visit Debbie Hommel's site for
great resources, tips, MEPAP courses, and seminars.
Inner Rhythms and Activity Programs
IRAP offers holistic and healing resources and education to activity
directors, activity assistants, recreational
therapist, activity volunteers and LTC ombudsmen.
*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.
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.
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