Week 1 2015 Quote

Awesome quote--- "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." Brad Paisley

Week 1 2015 Happy New Year

Happy New Dreams-- Happy New Days-- Happy New Desires-- Happy New Ways-- Happy New Year-- 2015 Jane

A World of Good Wishes. Wishing you the joy of family, the gift of friends, and the best of everything in 2015. One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you for all you do and wish you the very best. Jane

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Andrea Kerestes of Eventide, Fargo, ND. has recently received her certificate for completing the Modular Education Program For Activity Professionals Second Edition Home Study Part 1 (MEPAP). Her instructor was Jane Anderson. http://activitydirector.weebly.com/

IN THE SPOT LIGHT

Congratulations! Cierra Muscha of Sanford Health Continuing Care Center Off Collins, Bismarck, ND. has recently received her certificate for completing the Modular Education Program For Activity Professionals Second Edition Home Study Part 1 (MEPAP). Her instructor was Jane Anderson. http://activitydirector.weebly.com/

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Cindy Klapperich of Oakes North Dakota has passed the NCCAP national exam. She completed the MEPAP (Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) courses with Jane Anderson. She is now an ADC ( Activity Director Certified). http://activitydirector.weebly.com/

Famous Faces of Alzheimer's 2014 0002

Happy Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving---Remembering all the things that make Thanksgiving so happy and special--and that definitely means thinking of all my past and present students ----the people in our profession ----and the people we work with each day. Have a blessed day.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: DICE Method Helps Handling Agitation & Aggression ...

Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: DICE Method Helps Handling Agitation & Aggression ...: An innovative technique called "DICE" empowers caregivers, patients & health providers to work together to reduce behavioral ...

All About Alzheimer’s: The Power of Chocolate, the Wonder of Walnuts and the Down Syndrome Connection

All About Alzheimer’s: The Power of Chocolate, the Wonder of Walnuts and the Down Syndrome Connection

All About Alzheimer’s: The Power of Chocolate, the Wonder of Walnuts and the Down Syndrome Connection

All About Alzheimer’s: The Power of Chocolate, the Wonder of Walnuts and the Down Syndrome Connection

OSHA's here! Know your rights

OSHA's here! Know your rights

Life Expectancy Calculator

SSA Life Expectancy Calculator
Click on the link above and fill it out!  Cool!

Activity Consultant Certified

Congratulations! 

Recently Celeste Chase, ADC at CareWell Adult Day Wellness Center, Massachusetts

received her certificate of completion for the independent study program for ACC Track 3.  She has one step left in her Activity Consultant Certified endeavor; she will submit a NCCAP application for a level change for Activity Consultant Certified. 

Her mentor for Track 3 was Jane Anderson, ACC.   For more information email MEPAP4U@gmail.com and also check out http://www.nccap.org. 

Validity, Reliability, Usability

Validity, Reliability, Usability
Info for your MEPAP Course!

CEU'S for You!

NEW FOR YOU ---CONTINUING EDUCATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS-
Communication with Clients Suffering Cognitive Loss
7 CEU’S    For more information click on—CEU'S
NCCAP Pre-approved  #activitydirector

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Jenna Hove Rask, Activity Director in Tioga has recently completed the  MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals)  Part 1.   This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).  NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249).    This is also the state approved course for Jenna. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus.— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirector  

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Charlet Griesbach a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center in Arthur has recently completed the  MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals)  Part 1.   This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).  NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249).    This is also the state approved course for Charlet. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirector  #mepap

Watch Video | Introducing Pam White: Classroom Clips | POV | PBS

Watch Video | Introducing Pam White: Classroom Clips | POV | PBS

Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: The Best Booklet on Early Onset Dementia / Young A...

Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: The Best Booklet on Early Onset Dementia / Young A...: FREE BOOKLET Download or browse this information-packed 38-page online booklet. Gain insights from 20 years of research. It is designed f...

NCCAP NEWS BITS

Hello!
Here is the July NCCAP Newsletter. -Professionals -there is a call for papers for the NCCAP Symposium -deadline Nov 1, 2014
NCCAP NEWS BITs

'BINGO!' game helps researchers study perception deficits -- ScienceDaily

'BINGO!' game helps researchers study perception deficits -- ScienceDaily

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Katherine Young of the Hilltop Home of Comfort, Killdeer has recently completed the  MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals)  Part 1.  This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).  NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249).    This is also the state approved course for Katherine. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirector

CMS UPDATES

UPDATED MANUIAL

Be sure to click on  Click here for your advanced copy ONCE YOU HAVE OPENED THE LINK.

CMS updates manual to reflect F-Tag guidance dating back to 2003

What is Ageism? | The Affect of Ageism in America | Ageism in Assisted Living | ALFA’s Position on Ageism

What is Ageism? | The Affect of Ageism in America | Ageism in Assisted Living | ALFA’s Position on Ageism

Elder Abuse Prevention Advocates Release Framework to Move Dialogue Forward

Elder Abuse Prevention Advocates Release Framework to Move Dialogue Forward

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Susan Enderle of Richardton Health Center, Richardton has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Part 1. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). This is also the state approved course for Hailey. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus—http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirect

New Toolkit Offers Questionnaires to Improve Care by Highlighting Person-Centered Practices

New Toolkit Offers Questionnaires to Improve Care by Highlighting Person-Centered Practices

Alaska Students Attend Symposium

Jane's Alaska students attend the 2014 NCCAP Symposium,  See to the left Deloris and Pearly.

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for Buhl Nurse Fired for Facebook Rant

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for Buhl Nurse Fired for Facebook Rant

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for Buhl Nurse Fired for Facebook Rant

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for Buhl Nurse Fired for Facebook Rant

Keep residents active to delay dementia: study

Keep residents active to delay dementia: study

Agism

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ON AGISM
Neat article to read!

Locke's Goal-Setting Theory: Understanding SMART Goal Setting

Locke's Goal-Setting Theory: Understanding SMART Goal Setting

101 Dementia Activities

Dementia Activities
101 Dementia Activities

Free Activity Connection Preview

If you do not already subscribe to Activity Connection  you may preview for free  the month of June 2014
Username:  square321
Password:  actcon321
Ja

Out of Office

FYI-
I will be attending the NCCAP Symposium and will be out of the office June 4-7 Th.  During those times you may visit with me using my cell phone number.  Any course reviews or grade reviews I would love to handle before the Symposium.
Thank you,

Fight Ageism During June – Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Fight Ageism During June – Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Memory boxes? Forget about them

Memory boxes? Forget about them

NCCAP Symposium--Check Out The Details!

Are you attending the 2014 Symposium!!
This years symposium is in Minneapolis, Mn!!
 Just a short distance for you to attend, next to the Mall of America!!
Please check Page 3

C o n c u r r e n t S e s s i o n s 6 / 6 / 1 4 1 1 : 1 5 -1 2 : 2 5

Using Websites for Teaching
Jane Anderson ACC Instructor

Symposium Details

The Science of Happiness - Art Therapy

HHS Releases Updates, Revisions to National Alzheimer’s Plan

HHS Releases Updates, Revisions to National Alzheimer’s Plan

RSA Shorts - The Power of Empathy

FYI

The North Dakota Long Term Convention is taking place--starting Wednesday--For all you instate students hope to see you there!  Phone call and emails etc. will be returned ASAP.  Thanks--
Jane

NCCAP Happy

CMS announces special surveys on dementia care, MDS coding will launch by mid-year - www.hcpro.com

CMS announces special surveys on dementia care, MDS coding will launch by mid-year - www.hcpro.com

Jerry Lansdowne - I'M NOT ME ANYMORE - an Alzheimer's song...

Aging IQ

What is your aging IQ

Ice Breakers!!

Ice Breakers  Click on Ice Breakers for awesome training.
Mepap 2 students I challenge you to complete one, and let me know how it went.

10 Surprising Things That Benefit Our Brain That You Can Do Everyday

10 Surprising Things That Benefit Our Brain That You Can Do Everyday

12 steps to QAPI: Step 1: Leadership

12 steps to QAPI: Step 1: Leadership

Hot Off The Press-New Ceu's for YOU!!!!!

Documentation in a SNAP For Activity Programs  (Click on SNAP)

Check out my new ceu's---
Great for the new and veteran activity professional.

This Is Me Challenge--LDS Version: Personal History In Depth

This Is Me Challenge--LDS Version: Personal History In Depth: If you are really intent on getting your personal history done in depth, here's a cheat sheet for you!    You can do it all i...

Free CEu's

9:09am Jan 21

Day 3 (1/21) of free chats offered by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals in honor of National Activity Professionals Week. Here is your chance to accrue hours for your renewal or initial certification. Tonights chat will be at 8 PM EST and let by Sulekha Zaug and the topic will be "Meeting the Needs of our Senior Populations"

SPECIAL NOTE: Chats this week are not held on NCCAP chat board but on chat board noted below. Chats are led by volunteers and tend to be fast paced due to the size of the chat. There is no call in option and no sound - it is all done via computer. The chat print is small and there is no way to enlarge it. Please read the etiquette guidelines on NCCAP Facebook page or on the chat page, while you are waiting.The chats are FREE and it is optional for you to attend.

To obtain your hour, you must attend the entire hour and submit the Chat Summary Form to the NCCAP office. If attending more than one chat, you can wait and submit at the end of the week.

The NAPW chats will be conducted on FreeScreenSharing web site. You simply log on and follow the directions on the screen.
To log on, go to http://www.FreeScreenSharing.com/meetings/892-410-577
A green screen will appear where you will put your e-mail and user name in. The user name will be what people see in the chat. Once you enter that information, it will take you to the chat. Please be on time for the chat. Partial credit for less than an hour attended WILL NOT be given. Your computer will need the latest version of Adobe Flash as well as Java. We encourage you to visit the site prior to your first chat to familiarize yourself with the procedure.
All chats begin at 8 PM EST.

Meeting Dashboard -

www.freescreensharing.com

How colors can enhance memory performance?

How colors can enhance memory performance?

Joint Commission releases updated accreditation guide

Joint Commission releases updated accreditation guide

The Power of Words

 POWER WORDS  This is an awesome video to watch.

Home Study Course For The Activity Professional

It’s a PLAN for 2014

MEPAP (Modular Education Courses for Activity Professionals) courses start when you are ready! Become that certified professional in your facility and corporation.   I also mentor for the consultant track. ( ACC)
Check the website for details http://www.activityconsultant.com  OR

http://activity-director.com

Fill out a contact form for more information.
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