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Haley
Recreation Therapist And Writer
From Illinois, United States 
About Haley: Activity professional with a passion to connect to family members in crisis. Writer committed to giving senior caregivers resources they need to succeed. Wife to a handsome Principal, Mama to an 8 year old little boy who makes my heart swell. Wannabe yogi and devoted lover of brownies.
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The Magic of Being Silly
You know how you feel after a great laugh? The residents you serve don’t get the chance to laugh like that much in their senior years. Bring some playfulness and giggles to your community by giving yourself permission to be a bit silly.
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Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
Not every resident attends group activities, and it can be a serious struggle to find ways to get them engaged with recreation. Intentionally curated carts and baskets can increase your reach and keep your residents happily active.
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16 Ways to Promote Social Inclusion in Senior Care
Seniors who live in assisted living communities can struggle to feel connected and make friends. Activity Professionals play an important role in keeping residents socially connected by encouraging participation in creative ways.
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How to Plan a Festival Of Lights Family Night
Planning a Family Night event right in the middle of the holiday season can feel extra stressful. However, you can pull off a beautiful Festival of Lights celebration by using some of these ideas. Take and adapt what works best for you and your seniors, making your event tailor-made for your community.
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15 Ways to Practise Self Care and Avoid Burnout
You spend your workday caring for others. In between all that, you complete paperwork, make staff schedules and decorate the community room for the next party. Then, you head home to care for your family. One important question - who takes care of you?
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15+ Ways to Find Intergenerational Partners
Have you ever wondered why you get calls from parents to bring in groups of kids caroling during Christmas time, but never again? Where do all the children volunteers go from January to November?
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How to Seek Calm In Your Busy Day
Make a commitment to take care of yourself throughout the day and week so that you have the energy to avoid burnout!
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20 Ways to Honor Loss in Your Community
Seniors experience loss of all kinds at a much higher rate than we do. Instead of shying away from addressing loss with your residents, honor it. Your residents will appreciate it, as will your staff members, and visitors.
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How to Plan a Successful Family Night
Help residents to connect with family members in a fun and pleasant way by planning a quarterly family night that everyone will love! Family nights give everyone the chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
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5th Mar 2019
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
1st Mar 2019
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
1st Mar 2019
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
1st Mar 2019
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
1st Mar 2019
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
24th Feb 2019
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
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The Magic of Being Silly