Season Greetings

Activity Consultant Services wishes that Peace, Joy, Hope and Happiness be yours during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.

"May your walls(home & facility) know joy, may every room (home and facility) hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility."

The 5 holiday gifts Grandma will actually want

The 5 holiday gifts Grandma will actually want

7 Steps to Earn Others’ Trust without Saying a Word

7 Steps to Earn Others’ Trust without Saying a Word

Check This Site!

History of the Crossword Puzzle

Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy
 Click on the above, for a cool chart!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Exercise benefits seniors in many ways, new research says

Exercise benefits seniors in many ways, new research says

Songs of the soul

Songs of the soul

10 anticipated psychosocial needs of baby boomers

10 anticipated psychosocial needs of baby boomers

Have the conversation everyone avoids

Have the conversation everyone avoids

Teepa Video

Just Click on Teepa
 Teepa Snow

Music for YOU!

MusOpen.org represents a massive effort to collect sheet music and recordings of music in the public domain. That means they are collecting - and offering for free - music that is not under any kind of copyright protection.

Category:Icebreakers/Warmups - Teampedia

Category:Icebreakers/Warmups - Teampedia

ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS OF NORTH DAKOTA (APND)

DEAR APND MEMBERS.  North Dakota
This statement applies to the MEPAP course and continuing education.
Dan Korstad VP of APND The Board is happy to announce that it has decided to award not one, but four scholarships for APND members!  A winner from each Area will be selected to receive a $100 scholarship to go towards education…as long as we have applicants from each Area! 

Memory Care Takes Proactive Approach to Manage Aggressive Behavior

Memory Care Takes Proactive Approach to Manage Aggressive Behavior

Countdown Timer

Countdown Timer

One in Four Americans Will Be Aged 60 or Older By 2050, UN Says

One in Four Americans Will Be Aged 60 or Older By 2050, UN Says

Cool Site!!

Culture Change

Making and Handling Motions Following Robert's Rules - For Dummies

Making and Handling Motions Following Robert's Rules - For Dummies

Robert’s Rules For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Robert’s Rules For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Documentation in a SNAP!

HI--Does anyone have the book--Documentation in A SNAP--Fourth Edition? The author is Ann G. Uniack, RHIA Please let me know if you have that book. Thanks-- Jane

Learning Styles - Learning skills from MindTools.com#np

Learning Styles - Learning skills from MindTools.com#np

NCCAP NEWS BITS

NCCAP NEWSBITS

HAPPY JULY 4TH FROM JANE!

Happy July 4th- and stay safe!

MY LAKE VIEW

FYI

I would like to post my summer hours for my courses.

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST.

If you would like to visit after 6:00 PM CST  Monday through Friday would you please schedule a time.

Thank you,

Have a great summer!

Jane

How to Be a Good Interviewer | Network Solutions Small Business Resources

How to Be a Good Interviewer | Network Solutions Small Business Resources

10 Great Tools for Academic Research You Should Know about ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

10 Great Tools for Academic Research You Should Know about ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

What 4 questions should you ask!

Don't Throw Balloons At Me
Great Article to Read!

CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME SYMPOSIUM!

NCCAP Symposium
5th Annual Symposium
May 30th-June 1st 2013
Erlanger, Kentucky

Here’s How to Build an E-Learning Template That Will Rock Your World » The Rapid eLearning Blog

Here’s How to Build an E-Learning Template That Will Rock Your World » The Rapid eLearning Blog

National COAP presents

National COAP presents
Northeast Regional Workshop
June 25, 2013
'Foundations: Strengthening our Professional Base'
Embassy Suites
654 South College Ave
Newark, DE 19713
$99-non member
$85-NCOAP member
*all inclusive-meals,breaks,6 contact hours
For more info see click the link!
http://media.wix.com/ugd//ddb244_22bf34d005fa0e7be99eca69d5f208d5.pdf
www.NationalCOAP.org

Study Finds Longevity Delays Dementia Onset

Study Finds Longevity Delays Dementia Onset

Art Student

To All

Great news!  One of my previous Art students won a state contest and I need you to

help her win the national—Please go to the link below

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html#g=g4

Click on Grade 8-then vote for MEGAN T-ND
Thank you,
Ja

Flower Theme for Spring!

http://www.recreativeresources.com/ChristinesTheme-Activities-FlowerPower.htm
 Enjoy!

Training: Making the First Day Count | trainingmag.com

Training: Making the First Day Count | trainingmag.com

FYI

I will be attending the Long Term Care convention next week.  Contact times for me at home will
Monday and Tuesday AM.  I will be using my cell phone the rest of the week.  It would be great if your assignment is due the end of the month------ if you could get it in earlier.  Thanks!  Ja

Teampedia

Teampedia  
Great Team building exercises.

Group Scrabble - Teampedia

Group Scrabble - Teampedia

Group Scrabble - Teampedia

Group Scrabble - Teampedia

ACC Track 3 Participant

Congratulations! 

Recently Renee Bevak, ADC  at Juniper Village at Mount Joy, PA

completed an independent study program for ACC Track 3.  She has one step left in her Activity Consultant Certified  journey; she will submit a NCCAP application for a level change to Activity Consultant Certified. 

HER CONSULTING EXPERIENCE was arranged with the Track 3 Consultant Review Committee.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK http://www.nccap.org OR VISIT WITH HER MENTOR AND TRACK 3 CHAIR-JANE ANDERSON.

Motivational Monday

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. - Eleanor Roosevelt at BrainyQuote


HAVE A GREAT WORK WEEK!

Quote of the Day - BrainyQuote

Quote of the Day - BrainyQuote
Cool quotes for you!

Happy Holidays!

Thinking of you this holiday,
and wishing the wonders of springtime
fill your heart with happiness.
Jane

NCCAP 2013 Symposium

NCCAP 2013 Symposium

2013 NCCAP Symposium-22CEU's, See the NCCAP newsletter for the symposium schedule, or visit the website at www.NCCAP.org for details and to register today, you will be glad that you did!  I just made my plane reservations!!!  I can hardly wait----

How to Add 90 Minutes to Your Day - Meetings And Conventions

How to Add 90 Minutes to Your Day - Meetings And Conventions

NCCAP Symposium

Spring Issue of NCCAP News - Information about Symposium and Elections Included. http://www.nccap.org/about/newsletter/pdf/2013NCCAPnewsletterSpring.pdf http://www.nccap.org/about/newsletter/pdf/2013NCCAPnewsletterSpring.pdf www.nccap.org

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

 ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS OF NORTH DAKOTA
APND ~ AREA 1-2
SPRING
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2013
The Baptist Home
1100 E Boulevard Ave
Bismarck ND
“LEADING BY EXAMPLE”
You are invited to a day of networking with other activity professionals! A chance to hear speakers and to learn and grow as an individual and as a leader in your facility. Learn ways to make your department even better for your residents, their families, your staff and the entire facility.
We have decided to go “green” this year and to make things a lot simpler for everyone 
You will not need to fill out or send in this brochure. You will simply email Michelle Witty Activity Director at The Baptist Home if you are attending: mwitty@elimcare.org
This is a workshop you do not want to miss!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 14, 2013

Welcome to management -- here's how to get started - Related Stories - SmartBrief on Leadership

Welcome to management -- here's how to get started - Related Stories - SmartBrief on Leadership

APND(Activity Professionals of North Dakota) Conventions

This convention--Going Green---
You will need to print the registration and brochure--you will not receive
one in the mail.
  For more information about these sessions, click on this link which will take you to Participants Brochure on the NDLTCA website… NDLTCA Participants Brochure  Information on registering can be found at this link… NDLTCA Registration

A 236-Year-Old Lesson in Leadership

A 236-Year-Old Lesson in Leadership

What You Wish You’d Known Before Your Job Interview [Infographic] | Zoetic Geek

What You Wish You’d Known Before Your Job Interview [Infographic] | Zoetic Geek

Great Management Link!

Management Magazine

Please adjust your schedule!

Starting Tuesday I will be working in a four county area in many different facilities (End date March 7).  I will be on the road early in the AM and home later in the afternoon.  I will be available more in
the evening.  Many of you are reaching me in the evening-so not many changes.  Please email and or call if you have any questions.  I will not be able to check my cell phone during the day, but will check as soon as I head home.
Jane

Free Resource Packet

Resource packet for you!

Study suggests hearing loss may link to cognitive deficits

Study suggests hearing loss may link to cognitive deficits

105-Year-Old Edythe Kirchmaier | EllenTV.com

105-Year-Old Edythe Kirchmaier | EllenTV.com

LeadingAge: Do You Need A License To Play Music In Your Community?

LeadingAge: Do You Need A License To Play Music In Your Community?

National Coalition of Activity Professionals

We want you to check out the new website, just check it out---
New interim board of directors, new brochure, new educational sessions. We welcome all of you to the National Coalition of Activity Professionals website.

We are a national organization whose mission is to raise the standards of the Activity Profession and to assist individuals in achieving professional goals.

 National Coalition of Activity Professionals

Place this in your course material!

This is the national professional organization.

How to Be a Good Interviewer | Network Solutions Small Business Resources

How to Be a Good Interviewer | Network Solutions Small Business Resources