The Big Book of Resident Activities, Second Edition


Book Description

The Big Book of Resident Activities, Second Edition Debbie R. Bera, ADC The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' latest revised Conditions of Participation place a stronger emphasis on person-centered care and resident preferences, a realm where activities serve as a core concept. However, current residents are more discerning than ever before and have different interests than they used to. Planning and designing new activities that fit diverse resident needs, all while keeping them active and engaged, is a major challenge for long-term care professionals. The Big Book of Resident Activities, Second Edition outlines more than 100 specific activity ideas by target audience, timeframe, recommended group size, and cognitive function. No matter what the clinical condition or cognitive limitation, this book offers activities that suit each resident's distinct needs and interests. Tools and downloads for activity professionals include sample care plans and resident assessments, sample activity calendars, and sample press releases, posters, and letters to keep family members involved and boost your facility's reputation. This resource also provides an overview of the new federal regulation updates that affect activity programs such as changes in resident assessment, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements, new requirements for staff, volunteer, and dementia training, and updated survey processes. What's new? This new edition of The Big Book of Resident Activities covers: Updates to F-Tags and federal regulations that apply to activities in long-term care Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements New requirements for staff, volunteer, and dementia training Changes in activity programs due to the coming of the baby boomer generation New activity ideas in every chapter and added chapters for accommodating the baby boomer generation, after-hours activities, and the latest regulatory compliance guidance This book features: New and updated activity plans created by industry experts responding to specific resident needs An explanation of F-tags and federal regulations as they apply to activities in long-term care Training advice for non-activity staff, to get everyone involved Chapters devoted to residents with unique activity needs, including: Alzheimer's and dementia residents Residents of the baby boomer generation Bariatric residents Short-term stay residents Nonambulatory residents After-hours activities




The Big Book of Resident Activities


Book Description

The Big Book of Resident Activities Debbie R. Bera, ADC Take the philosophy of resident centered care to new heights with The Big Book of Resident Activities. Your residents will thank you for it! The Big Book of Resident Activities features dozens of activities and care plans that facilities can use to keep residents active and engaged. This book provides more than 100 activities and care plans for long-term care residents, saving activity coordinators time spent searching for new activities for residents with a wide range of needs. No matter what the clinical condition or cognitive limitation, this book offers activities that suit each resident's distinct needs. Inside, you'll find: Dozens of comprehensive activity plans for every type of resident Simple explanations of corresponding CMS regulations Chapters devoted to residents with unique activity needs, including: Alzheimer's and dementia residents Younger residents Bariatric residents Short-term stay residents Nonambulatory residents This encyclopedia-like resource eliminates the need to search for fresh activities for your residents. Each activity included: Provides a meaningful objective to accomplish with the activity Eliminates guesswork by offering a recommended group size Enhances your efficiency by giving you a suggested time frame Identifies special needs and ability levels so you know exactly which residents will benefit from the activity Gives you concise and specific steps to take to make the activity a success Offers several variations, adaptations, modifications and hints to easily customize the activity to your facility Bonus CD-ROM included! Each of the activities, forms, and care plans found in this book can also be accessed on the companion CD-ROM. Take this CD-ROM with you to any location and provide your residents with meaningful activities to foster a higher quality of life. Here are some of the activities you'll find inside of The Big Book of Resident Activities: - Fun fair - Annual picnic - Facility dog show act - Resident/family Christmas tea social - Outdoor campfire night - Memorial service - Memorial remembrance - Comfort cart - Craft and bake sale act - Wishing well activity - Mother's Day tea social - Father's Day brunch - Sample activity calendar (regular program) - Memories - Morning stretch - Bariatric cooking class - Bariatric exercise - Bariatric ball exercise - Devotional/prayer group - Spa day - Cooking club - Gardening club - Fashion show - Scrapbooking - Red Hat Society - Tea social/gourmet coffee social - Fondue party/social - Yesterday - Romeo - Turkey shoot - 6,5,4 card game - Card club - Men's gathering and gab session - Men's breakfast or luncheon - Men's grill out or picnic - Daily crosswords or trivia - Weekend trivia - Social time - Tai chi - Yoga - Pilates - Walking club - Martial arts/tae kwon do - Library cart - Hands alive - Therapeutic massage - Five alive - Sunshine group - Noodle ball - Noodle exercise - Match game - ABC game - Colors and shapes bingo - Bubble mania - Sea shells sensory - Sound effects sensory - Creative writing - Parachute fun - Dusterball - Memory matching - Dice game - Hidden treasurers - Themed sensory kits - Name five - Rise and shine - Grandmas kitchen - Object identification - Big ball fun - Rice bags - Relaxation music sensory program - Music with movement - Creative expression - Pet therapy - Recreational program - Sensory stimulation program - AM wakeup sensory program - Afternoon sensory program - Evening sensory program - Chinese New Year - Mardi Gras - Dairy days - Beach/Hawaiian day - Western day - Mexican fiesta day - Annual Valentine king and queen activity - Annual sweetheart dinner - Back-to-school week - 50's day - Folk fair - Grandparent's Day - Gay 90's luncheon - Wine and cheese tasting event - New year celebrations - Thanksgiving social - Thanksgiving blessings - St. Patrick's Day party - Spring fling - President's Day silhouettes - Camping week/day - Winter Olympics - Wedding week - Cruise week - Halloween party - Birthday party - Resident Academy Awards - Senior prom - Winter charades - Christmas charades Quality of life truly results from a commitment to resident centered care where individuals experience dignity of choice and respect in their daily lives. Get results from your commitment to offering resident driven activity planning with The Big Book of Resident Activities.




Your Keys, Our Home


Book Description

If you've ever dreamed of casting off your worldly possessions and traveling to your heart's content, this story about two intrepid seniors will inspire you no matter your age. Michael and Debbie Campbell felt they had one more adventure in them before considering retirement in the traditional sense, so they filled two rolling duffel bags with life's essentials (including their own pillows) and hit the road. Three years later, having sold their home in Seattle, their "Senior Nomad" lifestyle has no end in sight. Ride along as they share tales of living full-time in Airbnbs in over 50 countries and pay tribute to the many hosts who not only helped them live daily life, but also offered unique opportunities to experience their cities. From the barber's chair in Dublin and the dentist's chair in Split, to a wild motorcycle ride in Athens, a peek behind the Soviet Curtain in Transnistria, and the demise of a chicken for dinner in Marrakech, hosts made the Campbell's dream of adventure come true. Discover how Debbie and Michael find their next Airbnb, how they get there, and the many ways they enjoy their new city just as the locals do. Learn their tips and tricks for using Airbnb and how they get the most out of each stay, all while spending little more than they would have spent settled into their rocking chairs in Seattle.




THE BIG BOOK OF JOBS 2012-2013


Book Description

Up-to-date, authoritative job information from the most trusted source—the U.S. Department of Labor Does your resume tell employers what they really need to know? Which fields are showing the most growth opportunity? What is a realistic salary for the job you want? Whether you’ve recently earned a degree, decided to change careers, or reentered the workforce after an extended absence, is the guide you need to make the right decisions—the first time around. “The Job-Seekers Guide” provides expert advice on: Choosing a career path Building career-management skills Researching careers in the information age Writing effective cover letters and polished resumes “The Occupational Outlook Handbook” offers the latest statistics on: Working conditions Employment trends and outlooks Training, qualifications, and advancement Salary ranges




The Big Book of Dyslexia Activities for Kids and Teens


Book Description

Packed with fun, creative and multi-sensory activities, this resource will help children and teenagers with dyslexia become successful learners across the curriculum. The authors provide over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative activities and ideas to unlock the learning of children and teenagers with dyslexia in creative ways. The book is split into parts addressing literacy, numeracy, learning and cross curricular subjects. With fun activities like 'Spelling Ping-Pong' and 'Class Got Talent', it focuses on key skills such as listening, memory, spelling, writing and key board skills. Each activity includes a 'red herring' that will keep dyslexic children and teenagers entertained, extending them in interesting ways that will appeal to those who think outside of the box. Brimming with imaginative ideas, The Big Book of Dyslexia Activities is an essential toolkit for any teacher or parent working with children and young people with dyslexia.




The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing


Book Description

Your essential guide to wellbeing in education. Despite many school leaders and teaching and non-teaching staff working hard to support children’s and their own wellbeing, more needs to be done. This book provides you with the necessary tools and strategies to navigate your way through the changing educational landscape and shape the schools of the future. Written by a diverse range of experts in the field, it explores how all school staff can support their own, their colleagues’ and their students’ wellbeing, how leaders can lead well and be well, and the importance of relationships within the entire school community to promote personal, academic and professional flourishing. This book will make you think and take you out of your comfort zone. It will inspire discussions and support you - whatever your role in school is - to bring positive change to school policy and culture. Kimberley Evans is an experience teacher and founder of Nourish the Workplace. Thérèse Hoyle is an education consultant, leadership coach and trainer. Frederika Roberts is a Positive Education advocate and former teacher. Bukky Yusuf is a senior leader, science teacher and consultant.




The Big Book of Colleges


Book Description

This guide contains hundreds of quotes and insider information on more than 200 school in the United States from those who know best--the students.




The Big Sourcebook of Free and Low-Cost Library Programming


Book Description

There’s no need to spend hours trying to come up with creative programming ideas—bestselling library activity guru Kroski has already done all the hard work for you! Largely drawn from contributions by library workers across the country, this e-book is a cornucopia of ready-to-go activities, easily accessible resources, and adaptable tools for inspiring countless fun and engaging programs at your library. Best of all, these exciting low cost/no-cost library programs can be implemented using only free resources. Offering a broad selection of ideas for adults, tweens, and younger children that can be tailored to a variety of contexts, inside this sourcebook you’ll discover seniors and older adult programming resources on such topics as genealogy, financial literacy, lifelong learning, gardening, and health and wellness; career, ESL/literacy, and "just for fun" programs and book clubs perfect for adults; young adult programming resources such as the Book to Action toolkit, YALSA’s Teen Programming Guidelines, literacy and educational resources, computers and coding activities, live action roleplaying games (LARPS), and many more; free resources to teach financial responsibility to toddlers, lesson plans from NASA, resources to host an Earth Day event incorporating a “free trees for kids” program, StoryWalks and more ideas for children; makerspace, STEM, and art programming resources; Pinterest boards, idea lists, writing prompts, coloring pages, free books, and passive programming downloadables and printables; information about more than two dozen grant opportunities for funding programs; and planning templates, marketing tips, assessment resources, and tools for brainstorming and productivity.




The Big Book of Jobs 2005-2006 Edition


Book Description

Consists of a brief "Job seeker's guide" followed by a reprint of the 2004-2005 Occupational outlook handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




The Big Book of Vintage Style Decor


Book Description

The Big Book of Vintage Style Décor showcases five key themes in decorating: Colour, Neutrals, Pattern, Coastal and Florals, with beautiful imagery to inspire, empower and invigorate the decorator in you.