About Susan:
Susan Berg is a freelance writer, retired healthcare professional, retired Activity Director and current writer for several senior care e-magazines with more than 20 years of experience working with Senior Citizens and eight years experience writing for a number of publications. She is the author of a book for those with dementia and their caregivers. Susan has two blogs about activities for seniors and information vital to all wanting to know about dementia. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and North Shore Community College.
Senior Citizens
Susan is an expert on senior citizen issues. She is currently a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA). In this role, she has worked with senior citizens. Susan is an expert on adapting and modifying activities so that seniors can participate in them. She spent twenty years as an Activity Director in nursing homes. She devised, planned, coordinated, and facilitated stimulating activity programming. Also she designed a program for homebound senior citizens. Currently, Susan shares her knowledge about senior activities on one of her blogs.
Dementia
Susan is also an expert on dementia and related issues. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner(CPD). She has participated in numerous workshops, seminars and alike where she has gained much knowledge. Her work as an Activity Director and COTA has given her much knowledge and experience in relating to individuals with dementia. Susan is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She is hopeful that people will do what they can to prevent or at least slow down dementia in themselves or loved ones. Susan has shared many tips on how to prevent dementia or slow it down on her other blog.
Feel free to visit and comment at either of Susan’s blogs at
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
The Importance of Client Assessment in Residential Care
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I sense your frustration
I am not sure what the purpose of this facility is
But if you don’t want it to be boring start with your self
You need to be excited enthusiastic and engaging
Your attitude reflects on all those who come as you have witnessed
Do you still want to continue? your role??
Is there someone above you who you can share your frustration with???
You should not have to spend your own money
Where do you get the food for lunches? You serve??
Start by asking the few who come on a regular basis for their help
Here are some fundraising ideas that hopefully will help you get some more supplies, etc.
https://www.goldencarers.com/fundraising-ideas-for-nursing-homes/3457/
https://www.goldencarers.com/20-tips-on-asking-for-donations/6563/
https://www.goldencarers.com/optimal-activities---marketing-fundraising-sourcing-free-resources/5105/
I am sure you cannot use all these ideas but you certainly can use some of them and raise funds so you don’t have to pay for things
I have worked for organizations, but not exactly like yours, and the activity department was a mess
It takes time to turn things around
First assess your purpose of the center
What are your goals?
I have gotten donations from a lot of different sources
It does take time and effort, but hopefully it will pay off
Let me know if you need any specific instructions or let us know how you are doing