March 2012

As an Activity Director, it can be a challenge to come up with new and interesting activities for your residents. Activities are always a popular

Job hunting is hard work, and when you’re choosing a career path and not just a temporary position, it can be even worse. There are

photo credit: Shane Kemp Today is the first day of spring. It’s a time to look forward to warmer temperatures and the end of cold,

photo credit: Sarah Ackerman While most assisted living residents aren’t housebound, many are unable to travel very far from their homes. Exotic vacations are a

photo credit: Sarah Ackerman While most assisted living residents aren’t housebound, many are unable to travel very far from their homes. Exotic vacations are a

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo by m.a.x We’ve all seen this person at work: the sourpuss. The complainer. The “bad case

Does your facility have any resident pets? If not, have you thought about adding a cat, dog, or even birds or fish to the community?

One of our most popular classes is the introductory Certified Nursing Assistant class. Many students use it as a stepping stone to further education (often