Day-Long Programs - Other

“No, I’m Not Okay – I’m Losing My Brain!”:  
The Dementia Seminar for Long-Term Care Professionals

The Alzheimer’s-Dementia Lounge:
An Award-Winning, Interdisciplinary Dementia Program (for the real world of long-term care!)

Sizzle & Systems:  
Creating the Best Activity-Recreation Program Ever!

Sizzle, Systems and Survey:  
Creating the Best Interdisciplinary Activity-Recreation Program Ever!

Keys to Success for Activity-Recreation Professionals

Making a Difference Every Day:  
A Program Celebrating Nursing Assistants & Direct Care Staff

“She’s Not My Resident”:  
A Practical Guide to Dignity, Sensitivity, and Attitude in Long-Term Care

“I Already Told You. . . Don’t You Remember?”
Excellence in Dementia Communication, Behavior Prevention, and Quality of Life

The Quality of Life & Culture Transformation Series

• Dignity & Sensitivity:  The Ultimate Boot Camp

• Head, Hands, & Heart:  Tips for Communication & Customer Service with Elders

• Making a Difference Every Day:  A Program for Nursing Assistants

• “I’m Just a Good-for-Nothing Old Man”:  Esteem-Building Approaches with Elders

The Life Enrichment Series:

• The Alzheimer’s-Dementia Lounge:

• An Award-Winning, Interdisciplinary Dementia Program (for the real world of long-term care!)

• “There’s Someone In There”:   Simple Steps for Therapeutic Small Groups

• Creating a ‘Soft Sensory’ Program:  The Non-Expert’s Guide to Aromatherapy, Drumming, and Sensory Music

The Alzheimer’s-Dementia Quick Guide Series*:

• Alzheimer’s-Dementia Programming:  A Quick Guide for Long-Term Care Professionals

• Alzheimer’s-Dementia Programming:  A Quick Guide for Assisted Living

• Alzheimer’s-Dementia Programming:  A Quick Guide for Nurse Supervisors

• Alzheimer’s-Dementia Programming:  A Quick Guide for Nursing Assistants

• Alzheimer’s-Dementia Programming:  A Quick Guide for Administrators

• Alzheimer’s-Dementia Programming:  A Quick Guide for Activity & Recreation Professionals

*The Outline is the same; but the description, material, and learning objectives will be customized for your targeted audience.  Audiences may be combined.


The Professional Activity Management Series*:

• Activities & Administration:  A Successful Partnership

• Be Prepared – Not Scared:  The Revised Guidance to Surveyors for Activities

• Working Smarter – Not Harder:  What Every Administrator Needs to Know about Activities

• Working Smarter – Not Harder:  What Every Nurse Supervisor Needs to Know about Activities

• Working Smarter – Not Harder:  What Every Activity Directors Needs to Know about Managing Their Department

*The Outline is the same for the “Working Smarter – Not Harder” sessions, but the description, material, and learning objectives will be customized for your targeted audience.  Audiences may be combined.


The ‘Fresh-Ideas’ Activity Series

• Beyond the 3 Bs:  Activity Systems for a New Era

• Turning Activity “Dreams” into “Themes”

• Community Partnerships:  A How-To Guide

Other Great Interdisciplinary Breakout Sessions:
(help – what can we call this category besides ‘other’?)

“No, I’m Not Okay – I’m Losing My Brain”
Positive Publicity Made Easy


Available Upon Special Request:

• Understanding Pain & Dementia:  The Critical Role of Nursing Assistants
• Understanding Pain & Dementia:  The Critical Role of Non-Nursing Personnel
• Activities Anytime:  The Activity Director’s Guide to All-Staff Activity Kits