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Discussion and guidance on a wide variety of issues influencing aged care. This section includes 'how to' articles, tips and strategies for effective care.

Quality Improvement Action Plan Template

Quality Improvement Action Plan Template

How to Ask for a Raise in Your Salary, Your Staff's Salary, or Your Activity Budget

How to Ask for a Raise in Your Salary, Your Staff's Salary, or Your Activity Budget

9 Areas of Focus for Quality Improvement in Senior Care

9 Areas of Focus for Quality Improvement in Senior Care

How to Start a Photography Club for Seniors

How to Start a Photography Club for Seniors

Your Department's Role in End of Life Support

Your Department's Role in End of Life Support

25 Fun Summer Trip Ideas

25 Fun Summer Trip Ideas

How to Setup Up an Orientation Program for New Activity Staff

How to Setup Up an Orientation Program for New Activity Staff

14 Interview Questions For Hiring Activity Staff

14 Interview Questions For Hiring Activity Staff

How to Overcome Common Dementia Challenges in Group Activities

How to Overcome Common Dementia Challenges in Group Activities

4 Neurobic Brain Exercises for Baby Boomers

4 Neurobic Brain Exercises for Baby Boomers

12 Fun Social Clubs to Start at Your Community

12 Fun Social Clubs to Start at Your Community

10 Sensory Activities for Men

10 Sensory Activities for Men

How to Use Conversation Cards to Connect Residents

How to Use Conversation Cards to Connect Residents

How to Start a Pen Pal Program for Seniors

How to Start a Pen Pal Program for Seniors

11 Leadership Tips in a Time of Crisis

11 Leadership Tips in a Time of Crisis

How to Discipline Your Activity Staff

How to Discipline Your Activity Staff

7 Tips to Reverse a Bad Day at Work

7 Tips to Reverse a Bad Day at Work

7 Ageist Habits You May Be Guilty Of (and How to Break Them)

7 Ageist Habits You May Be Guilty Of (and How to Break Them)

How to Plan for the Festive Season in the Midst of the Pandemic

How to Plan for the Festive Season in the Midst of the Pandemic

12 Habits That Make You Look Professional

12 Habits That Make You Look Professional

9 Examples of Activity-Based Care Plan Interventions

9 Examples of Activity-Based Care Plan Interventions

25 Ways to Show Gratitude To Volunteers

25 Ways to Show Gratitude To Volunteers

8 Ways to to Encourage Friendships Among Residents

8 Ways to to Encourage Friendships Among Residents

How to Plan a Christmas Pantomime for Senior Care

How to Plan a Christmas Pantomime for Senior Care

25 Comedy, Skits, and other Funny Ideas for Entertaining

25 Comedy, Skits, and other Funny Ideas for Entertaining

16 Ways to Encourage Negative or Pessimistic Residents to Attend Activities

16 Ways to Encourage Negative or Pessimistic Residents to Attend Activities

20 Tips on Asking For Donations

20 Tips on Asking For Donations

14 Ways to Improve Family Communication During the Pandemic

14 Ways to Improve Family Communication During the Pandemic

20 Creative Ways to Hydrate the Elderly in Senior Care

20 Creative Ways to Hydrate the Elderly in Senior Care

How to Create a Calm Environment for Memory Care

How to Create a Calm Environment for Memory Care

3 Benefits of Video Games for Seniors

3 Benefits of Video Games for Seniors

The Power of an Apology

The Power of an Apology

5 Best Practice Documentation Habits

5 Best Practice Documentation Habits

100 Movie Recommendations for Seniors

100 Movie Recommendations for Seniors

How to Manage Conflict Within Your Activity Department

How to Manage Conflict Within Your Activity Department

15 Ways To Encourage Residents Who Are Lonely or Sad

15 Ways To Encourage Residents Who Are Lonely or Sad

19 Ways for Residents to Socialize in Isolation

19 Ways for Residents to Socialize in Isolation

30 Spiritual Activity Ideas

30 Spiritual Activity Ideas

17 Easy Arts and Craft Kits

17 Easy Arts and Craft Kits

26 Ways to Rally Your Greater Community

26 Ways to Rally Your Greater Community

15 Exercise Program Alternatives for Senior Care

15 Exercise Program Alternatives for Senior Care

Coronavirus: 18 Activities for Dementia Care

Coronavirus: 18 Activities for Dementia Care

15 Virtual Activities for Residents in Isolation

15 Virtual Activities for Residents in Isolation

COVID-19: Taking Care of Your Mental Health

COVID-19: Taking Care of Your Mental Health

50 Activities for the Elderly in Lockdown and Isolation

50 Activities for the Elderly in Lockdown and Isolation

How to Support Residents in Lockdown

How to Support Residents in Lockdown

10 Easy-to-Grow Indoor Plants for the Elderly

10 Easy-to-Grow Indoor Plants for the Elderly

7 Drawing Activities for Seniors

7 Drawing Activities for Seniors

12 Ways to Support Visually Impaired Seniors

12 Ways to Support Visually Impaired Seniors

7 Ways To Spice Up Your Newsletter

7 Ways To Spice Up Your Newsletter

Your Role in Discharge Planning

Your Role in Discharge Planning

15 Goals for Your Activity Program

15 Goals for Your Activity Program

How to Run Successful Resident Council Meetings

How to Run Successful Resident Council Meetings

6 Spring Art Activities Your Residents Will Love

6 Spring Art Activities Your Residents Will Love

How to Train Your Staff For Public Health Visits

How to Train Your Staff For Public Health Visits

Five Ways to Spice Up Your Exercise Program

Five Ways to Spice Up Your Exercise Program

8 Interventions for Culturally Diverse Seniors

8 Interventions for Culturally Diverse Seniors

How to Improve the Dining Experience for Seniors

How to Improve the Dining Experience for Seniors

15 Ways to get the Participation of your Nursing Team

15 Ways to get the Participation of your Nursing Team

How to Setup a Pet Visiting Program

How to Setup a Pet Visiting Program

How to Acknowledge Mistakes and Apologize

How to Acknowledge Mistakes and Apologize

Sifting and Sorting Bins for Dementia Care

Sifting and Sorting Bins for Dementia Care

15 Evening Trip Destinations

15 Evening Trip Destinations

13 Ways to Incorporate Math Into Your Activity Calendar

13 Ways to Incorporate Math Into Your Activity Calendar

Loneliness and Isolation in Nursing Homes

Loneliness and Isolation in Nursing Homes

The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

How to Provide Spiritual Care for the Elderly

How to Provide Spiritual Care for the Elderly

How to Get Reluctant Residents to Attend Activities

How to Get Reluctant Residents to Attend Activities

5 Things We Can Learn From Dementia Villages

5 Things We Can Learn From Dementia Villages

Are You Using Your Local Library Enough?

Are You Using Your Local Library Enough?

9 Principles of the Montessori Approach for Dementia Care

9 Principles of the Montessori Approach for Dementia Care

Fun and Lively Math Group Games for the Elderly

Fun and Lively Math Group Games for the Elderly

Tips for Working With a Challenging Supervisor

Tips for Working With a Challenging Supervisor

Bringing Art to Life in Your Community

Bringing Art to Life in Your Community

10 Ways Technology is Improving Assisted Living

10 Ways Technology is Improving Assisted Living

The Health Benefits of Silence in Senior Care

The Health Benefits of Silence in Senior Care

8 Ways to Provide Armchair Travel Experiences

8 Ways to Provide Armchair Travel Experiences

21 Neurobic Exercises

21 Neurobic Exercises

3 Ways to Practise Mindfulness with the Elderly

3 Ways to Practise Mindfulness with the Elderly

5 Ways to Honor Residents by Validating Their Past

5 Ways to Honor Residents by Validating Their Past

How to Start a New Resident Welcome Program

How to Start a New Resident Welcome Program

Implicit and Explicit Bias in Senior Care

Implicit and Explicit Bias in Senior Care

The Magic of Being Silly

The Magic of Being Silly

How Technology is Improving Senior Care

How Technology is Improving Senior Care

Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday

Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday

10 Ways to Embrace Cultural Diversity in Your Workplace

10 Ways to Embrace Cultural Diversity in Your Workplace

Brain Games for Senior Care: What is Neurobics?

Brain Games for Senior Care: What is Neurobics?

15 Ways to Practise Self Care and Avoid Burnout

15 Ways to Practise Self Care and Avoid Burnout

Bunco Dice Game for Seniors

Bunco Dice Game for Seniors

How to Manage Aggressive Behavior

How to Manage Aggressive Behavior

16 Ways to Promote Social Inclusion in Senior Care

16 Ways to Promote Social Inclusion in Senior Care

8 Blends & Remedies: Massage with Essential Oils for the Elderly

8 Blends & Remedies: Massage with Essential Oils for the Elderly

The Power of Touch in Senior Care

The Power of Touch in Senior Care

Easy Group Cooking Ideas for Dementia Care

Easy Group Cooking Ideas for Dementia Care

15 uplifting activities for people with limited mobility

15 uplifting activities for people with limited mobility

How to Plan a Festival Of Lights Family Night

How to Plan a Festival Of Lights Family Night

8 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer in Nursing Homes

8 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer in Nursing Homes

20 Fabulous Day Trip Destinations for Seniors

20 Fabulous Day Trip Destinations for Seniors

15+ Ways to Find Intergenerational Partners

15+ Ways to Find Intergenerational Partners

8 Creative Ways to Use an iPad in Nursing Home Settings

8 Creative Ways to Use an iPad in Nursing Home Settings

5 Ways to Spice Up Your Activity Calendar

5 Ways to Spice Up Your Activity Calendar

Free Activity Calendar for Seniors

Free Activity Calendar for Seniors

Reminiscing: How to Create a Memory Board

Reminiscing: How to Create a Memory Board

4 Ways to Plan Age Appropriate Activities for Seniors

4 Ways to Plan Age Appropriate Activities for Seniors

6 Important Points for an Activity Coordinator's Resume & Interview

6 Important Points for an Activity Coordinator's Resume & Interview

How to Support Family Members of the Elderly in Long Term Care

How to Support Family Members of the Elderly in Long Term Care

5 Myths and Misconceptions About Dementia

5 Myths and Misconceptions About Dementia

12 Tips for Writing Progress Notes

12 Tips for Writing Progress Notes

Laughing Together - Five Activities to Get Residents Smiling

Laughing Together - Five Activities to Get Residents Smiling

6 Whiteboard Games for the Elderly

6 Whiteboard Games for the Elderly

5 Aphasia Activities for Senior Care

5 Aphasia Activities for Senior Care

Fads of the 1940s and 1950s

Fads of the 1940s and 1950s

Psychosocial Interventions for Dementia Care

Psychosocial Interventions for Dementia Care

8 Ways to Celebrate Birthdays in Senior Care Homes

8 Ways to Celebrate Birthdays in Senior Care Homes

Wandering and Dementia

Wandering and Dementia

12 Creative Employee Appreciation Ideas

12 Creative Employee Appreciation Ideas

How to Run Group Exercise Sessions for the Elderly

How to Run Group Exercise Sessions for the Elderly

How to Avoid Burnout

How to Avoid Burnout

How to Create a Culture of Happiness

How to Create a Culture of Happiness

How to Decrease Problem Behaviors

How to Decrease Problem Behaviors

Activities for Men

Activities for Men

How to Make Sensory Blankets for Dementia Care

How to Make Sensory Blankets for Dementia Care

Fundraising Ideas for Nursing Homes

Fundraising Ideas for Nursing Homes

Drum Circle Activity for the Elderly

Drum Circle Activity for the Elderly

Dealing with Grief: How to Cope when clients pass away

Dealing with Grief: How to Cope when clients pass away

How to make Twiddlemuffs

How to make Twiddlemuffs

5 Fun Technology Activities for Residents

5 Fun Technology Activities for Residents

Stick Figure Drawing & Storytelling

Stick Figure Drawing & Storytelling

How to motivate residents in long term care

How to motivate residents in long term care

Reminiscing with Vintage Photos

Reminiscing with Vintage Photos

10 Lifelong Learning Themes for the Elderly

10 Lifelong Learning Themes for the Elderly

How to Increase Work Satisfaction through Goal Setting

How to Increase Work Satisfaction through Goal Setting

13 Fun Brain Activities for Seniors

13 Fun Brain Activities for Seniors

Two Minute Activities for Dementia Care

Two Minute Activities for Dementia Care

Read Aloud Activities for the Elderly

Read Aloud Activities for the Elderly

10 Tips for Supporting Culturally Diverse Clients

10 Tips for Supporting Culturally Diverse Clients

Party Themes for Dementia Care

Party Themes for Dementia Care

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for the Elderly

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for the Elderly

How to Respond to Challenging Behavior

How to Respond to Challenging Behavior

Games for People Living with Dementia

Games for People Living with Dementia

10 Activities to Make Seniors Laugh

10 Activities to Make Seniors Laugh

How to Plan Music Activities for Dementia Care

How to Plan Music Activities for Dementia Care

14 tips for communicating with people who have hearing loss

14 tips for communicating with people who have hearing loss

Cue Cards for Dementia Care

Cue Cards for Dementia Care

Aromatherapy for the Elderly

Aromatherapy for the Elderly

Reporting Tools for Activity Coordinators

Reporting Tools for Activity Coordinators

15 Activities for Loners and Introverted Seniors

15 Activities for Loners and Introverted Seniors

How To Structure Reminiscing Sessions For Seniors

How To Structure Reminiscing Sessions For Seniors

20 Activities for the Visually Impaired

20 Activities for the Visually Impaired

How to Plan & Implement an Induction & Orientation Program

How to Plan & Implement an Induction & Orientation Program

Brain Games & Brain Fitness

Brain Games & Brain Fitness

Planning a Movie Night for the Elderly

Planning a Movie Night for the Elderly

Tips for Communicating with English-Second-Language Clients

Tips for Communicating with English-Second-Language Clients

10 Principles of the Montessori Approach for Dementia Care

10 Principles of the Montessori Approach for Dementia Care

Mandalas for the Elderly

Mandalas for the Elderly

The Role of Guest Speakers in Residential Care

The Role of Guest Speakers in Residential Care

How to Conduct a Reminiscing Session

How to Conduct a Reminiscing Session

13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors

13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors

Activities for the Baby Boomer Generation

Activities for the Baby Boomer Generation

What does it feel like to be really old?

What does it feel like to be really old?

6 Celebration Ideas for the Festive Season

6 Celebration Ideas for the Festive Season

How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care

How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care

Weather Station Activities for Seniors

Weather Station Activities for Seniors

10 Spiritual Activities for people with Alzheimer's Disease

10 Spiritual Activities for people with Alzheimer's Disease

How to Create a Bird Sanctuary Sensory Garden for Seniors

How to Create a Bird Sanctuary Sensory Garden for Seniors

How to write an Activity-Based Care Plan

How to write an Activity-Based Care Plan

How to write a Eulogy

How to write a Eulogy

The Origins of common Superstitions

The Origins of common Superstitions

Sensory Stimulation with Wind Chimes

Sensory Stimulation with Wind Chimes

10 ways to increase activity participation

10 ways to increase activity participation

6 Ways to Combat Social Isolation

6 Ways to Combat Social Isolation

Christmas Tips for Recreation Therapists & Activity Professionals

Christmas Tips for Recreation Therapists & Activity Professionals

How to write Progress Notes

How to write Progress Notes

Snoezelen Rooms and Sensory Environments for Dementia Care

Snoezelen Rooms and Sensory Environments for Dementia Care

10+ Benefits of Pet Therapy

10+ Benefits of Pet Therapy

Tips for Writing Successful Activity Programs for Senior Care

Tips for Writing Successful Activity Programs for Senior Care

Annual Report Sample

Annual Report Sample

150 Describing Words to Use in Care Plans

150 Describing Words to Use in Care Plans

Care Plan Goals & Interventions

Care Plan Goals & Interventions

Identifying Needs of Clients entering Long Term Care

Identifying Needs of Clients entering Long Term Care

Intrusive Behavior Care Plan Sample

Intrusive Behavior Care Plan Sample

How to Seek Calm In Your Busy Day

How to Seek Calm In Your Busy Day

Mathematics Activities for the Elderly

Mathematics Activities for the Elderly

20 Ways to Honor Loss in Your Community

20 Ways to Honor Loss in Your Community

5 Uplifting Outdoor Activities

5 Uplifting Outdoor Activities

How to Plan a Successful Family Night

How to Plan a Successful Family Night

The Importance of Documentation for Activity Directors

The Importance of Documentation for Activity Directors

8 Creative Group Activities for Seniors

8 Creative Group Activities for Seniors

4 Creative Activity Programming Ideas Residents will Love

4 Creative Activity Programming Ideas Residents will Love

5 Ways to Improve Communication with people who have Hearing Loss

5 Ways to Improve Communication with people who have Hearing Loss

12 Tips for Preventing Falls

12 Tips for Preventing Falls

Communication Strategies That Improve Client Engagement

Communication Strategies That Improve Client Engagement

How to Help New Residents Adjust to Lifestyle Changes

How to Help New Residents Adjust to Lifestyle Changes

Dice Games for the Elderly

Dice Games for the Elderly

What’s New in Board Games for Seniors

What’s New in Board Games for Seniors

Glossary of Terms for Activity Professionals in Senior Care

Glossary of Terms for Activity Professionals in Senior Care

How to Practise Gratitude with a Five Minute Journal

How to Practise Gratitude with a Five Minute Journal

Playing Cards: All-Inclusive Games for Seniors

Playing Cards: All-Inclusive Games for Seniors

10 Tips for Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills

10 Tips for Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills

Creative Pursuits That Improve Quality of Life

Creative Pursuits That Improve Quality of Life

Cooking Activities for Puréed and Mechanical Soft Diets

Cooking Activities for Puréed and Mechanical Soft Diets

The Role of the Activity Staff in Palliative Care

The Role of the Activity Staff in Palliative Care

How to Help People Find Their Sense of Purpose

How to Help People Find Their Sense of Purpose

How to Build Positive Relationships with Residents

How to Build Positive Relationships with Residents

Optimal Activities - Marketing, Fundraising & Sourcing Free Resources

Optimal Activities - Marketing, Fundraising & Sourcing Free Resources

Optimal Activities - Staff & The Physical Environment

Optimal Activities - Staff & The Physical Environment

What to Include in a Staff Meeting

What to Include in a Staff Meeting

How to Communicate with Body Language

How to Communicate with Body Language

What is Elder Abuse?

What is Elder Abuse?

Elder Abuse Prevention

Elder Abuse Prevention

Down Memory Lane with Autograph Books

Down Memory Lane with Autograph Books

The Importance of Daily Living Activities for the Elderly

The Importance of Daily Living Activities for the Elderly

Be The Change You Want To See

Be The Change You Want To See

How to Support Mentally Alert Clients in Mixed Group Environments

How to Support Mentally Alert Clients in Mixed Group Environments

Social Support Groups for Seniors

Social Support Groups for Seniors

Names & Surnames Reminiscing Activity

Names & Surnames Reminiscing Activity

Dementia Care & The Physical Environment

Dementia Care & The Physical Environment

How to Conduct an Activities Survey

How to Conduct an Activities Survey

10 Communication Strategies for Dementia Care

10 Communication Strategies for Dementia Care

Sundowning: Symptoms, triggers & strategies

Sundowning: Symptoms, triggers & strategies

Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors

Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors

Tips for One-on-One Visits with Seniors

Tips for One-on-One Visits with Seniors

12 Ways to Appreciate Volunteers

12 Ways to Appreciate Volunteers

Sensory Stimulation for Dementia Care

Sensory Stimulation for Dementia Care

Free Music Playlists for the Elderly

Free Music Playlists for the Elderly

The Benefits of Coloring-in for the Elderly

The Benefits of Coloring-in for the Elderly

15 Activities for Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease

15 Activities for Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease

20 Practical Activities for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease

20 Practical Activities for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease

Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes

Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes

Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals

Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals

Fire Safety in Aged Care Facilities

Fire Safety in Aged Care Facilities

Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?

Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?

Client Assessment: Getting to know your Client

Client Assessment: Getting to know your Client

Playing Bingo: History, Rules & Bingo Calls

Playing Bingo: History, Rules & Bingo Calls

How to Evaluate Care Plans & Write Quarterly Reviews

How to Evaluate Care Plans & Write Quarterly Reviews

Food Safety Considerations for the Elderly

Food Safety Considerations for the Elderly

Religious Symbols: An Introduction to Popular Religions of the World

Religious Symbols: An Introduction to Popular Religions of the World

Cooking With Elders in Assisted-living Facilities

Cooking With Elders in Assisted-living Facilities

Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Advocacy & The Rights of Elders

Advocacy & The Rights of Elders

Sensory Boxes & Other Ideas to Stimulate the Senses

Sensory Boxes & Other Ideas to Stimulate the Senses

How to Support Volunteers

How to Support Volunteers

Doll Therapy and Dementia

Doll Therapy and Dementia

How to start a Garden Club for Seniors

How to start a Garden Club for Seniors

How to Establish a Volunteer Program

How to Establish a Volunteer Program

Person-Centred Care

Person-Centred Care

How to Plan an Annual Event for Seniors

How to Plan an Annual Event for Seniors

How to manage Wandering Behaviour

How to manage Wandering Behaviour

What is Dementia? Alzheimer's Disease vs Dementia

What is Dementia? Alzheimer's Disease vs Dementia

How to plan a Raffle for Mother's Day

How to plan a Raffle for Mother's Day

15 Sensory Activities for Late Stage Alzheimer's

15 Sensory Activities for Late Stage Alzheimer's

How to Plan a Fundraising Event

How to Plan a Fundraising Event

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