Learn how to effectively plan and deliver activities for the growing number of older people with developmental disabilities. Activities With Developmentally Disabled Elderly and Older Adults is an innovative new book that aims to stimulate interest and continued support for recreation program development and implementation among developmental disability and aging service systems. Particularly useful for human service professionals working in the areas of developmental disabilities and aging, this practical volume will also be of interest to researchers, educators, and students interested in recreation services with older adults who are developmentally disabled. The older adult population with developmental disabilities (DD) continues to grow rapidly, yet little is known about their needs and interests. In this book a wide variety of authors share innovative and creative strategies for programming activities with older adults with DD. They focus on diverse issues, services, and programs from researchers, educators, and practitioners, represented varied disciplines. Each chapter demonstrates the diversity that makes serving a growing number of older individuals with DD both challenging and rewarding. Among the wealth of information you will find in Activities With Developmentally Disabled Elderly and Older Adults are discussions on the characteristics of this population and challenge activity professionals to seek innovative program strategies to appropriately serve individuals with DD companionship/friendship, physical functioning, and retirement adjustment issues that confront older adults who have lived with lifelong disabling conditions how a continuum of recreational activities is needed to provide meaningful experiences to elders with developmental disabilities how to design therapeutic recreation programs survey instruments that can be used to gain information about the needs of elderly persons with DD how to find specific programs and services that are age appropriate and foster creative expression and positive self-esteem a rationale for the development of integrated recreation programs

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

I am still volunteering to this day, and the joy I see on their happy faces is all I need to keep going. I hope this book has helped you to help the seniors in your lives.

Concrete directions for programming and reasons for developing and refining such programs.

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.

Positive relationships begin with people enjoying one another. This fresh look at reminiscence uses fun-filled, lively activities to help people laugh with, as well as learn from, each other. The engaging program will foster understanding and build a sense of community through meaningful interaction. Nine in-depth group exercises and more than 30 informal mini-exercises cover broad topics such as individuals' backgrounds, personal preferences, and social history. Games, discussion, storytelling, and other interactive methods are used to reveal participants' unique characteristics, experiences, and interests. Substantial benefits will result including expanded self-awareness and self-esteem strengthened relationships among participants, families, and caregivers disclosure of useful information for personalizing care enhanced brain functioning Appropriate for people of all ages, but aimed particularly at older adults, these activities can be used in long-term care settings, assisted living facilities, adult day centers, and senior centers. The exercises can also be adapted for one-on-one use in home or community settings and used with intergenerational groups. Each main exercise is completely scripted and easy-to-implement with minimal preparation. The manual also includes adaptations for people with dementia, additional resource lists, and a CD-ROM with printable handouts. Every person is unique--use these activities to discover, celebrate, and benefit from the experience and individuality of older adults.

EXPLORING ACTIVITIES WITH THE ELDERLY is a fun-filled activity book with over 30 step-by-step activities for elderly to enjoy together. This book is based on the experiences of group work, including different types of activities for the elderly and people with dementia, though it is also good for people with disabilities and learning difficulties. Activities require very little preparation and you can use the readily available activity plans, which are divided into seven parts: observed development needs and interests, aims and features of the activity, instructions, support for development needs, ingredients, ideas, conclusion and what to do after the activity.

A collection of easy-to-follow activities, organized by seasons of the year, to help family members and caregivers engage with memory-challenged adults. Dementia and related disorders impact the lives of those affected in countless ways, making it difficult to remain independent at work, at home, and in the wider world. But recent studies have shown that structured activities can make a significant, positive difference by stimulating mental engagement while improving interactions between caregivers and memory-challenged adults. Fun and easy to use, this large-format, full-color picture book is divided into themes representing the four seasons. Each section describes several multisensory experiences—such as walking on the beach, making ice cream, or planting flowers—along with related topics for discussion and activities to elicit memories and encourage new positive associations. The topics and activities incorporate all five senses to facilitate connections and conversations. The book adopts a compassionate, person-centered approach and is designed so that two people can easily look together while sitting side by side. This latest edition, which has been thoroughly revised, • takes a multicultural approach • includes all-new images, as well as 14 completely new highlighted activities • integrates modern wellness concepts • features a new introduction and an updated resource section • offers guidance about activity planning and optimizing interactions between care partners and the individual with dementia Helping you and your loved one make cherished new memories, Through the Seasons is an indispensable solution to the question of what to do together to maintain well-being and connection.