PARTY SUPPLIES |
 Thousands of party goods! See our full line of party
accessories and novelties including lightropes & glow
products, hats, maracas, decorating kits, paper goods,
gifts and much more!
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Alzheimers and Dementia Seminars & Train the Trainer Seminar Dates |
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
@ The Imperial Palace Hotel
3535 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
February 12th 2008 Tuesday
National Conference Center/Holiday Inn
399 Monmouth Street
East Windsor, NJ
April 23rd 2008 Wednesday
Orlando Florida
May 31st 2008 Saturday
Des Moines Iowa
June 2008 Date to be announced
Philadelphia PA
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INSERVICES |
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The following are inservices that you can purchase and present to your staff.
Click here to purchase the inservices.
Activities In-service for staff working with Dementia
Dehyraditon
Sensory Inservice
How to visit with low functioning residents as they decline: Tips for successful visits.
Resident Rights
Weight Loss and Dementia
Infantilization - Reconizing and Stopping it in the Long Term Care Setting.
Infantilization - Reconizing and Stopping it in the Long Term Care Setting.
Activity Assistant In-service
Dynamics of Event Planning
Decorating for Holidays and Special Events
Click here to purchase the inservices.
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CONTACT
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Alternative Solutions in Long Term
Care
103 Valley View Trail
Sparta, N.J. 07871
973.729.6601
URL: www.activitytherapy.com
Email: 
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Christine Gerard Winner of Activity Profession Tribute
Tribute Honorable Mention Melanie Kaufman Unsung Hero |
Each year, Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care sponsors a nation wide contest challenging Activity Professionals to submit an original tribute that captures the essence of the Activity Profession. The contestants are asked to submit a poem, rhyme and or story that captures our profession. Entries came in from around the country. All of the entries were well thought out and inspirational. This year, Christine Gerard Activity Director at Spring Hills at Hunters Creek Florida was selected as the winner for 2007 Activity Profession Tribute. We have enclosed her inspirational tribute which captures the essence of all that Activity Professionals provide on a daily basis to enhance the quality of life for those we serve.
Honorable mention was given to:
The winner of the contest receives 100.00 award for party supplies from www.activitytherapy.makesparties.com and a one year subscription to the Alzheimer's Care Guide Magazine. Honorable Mention also receives a 100.00 award for party supplies.
2007 WINNER OF ACTIVITY PROFESSION TRIBUTE
Christine Gerard Activity Director Spring Hills at Hunters Creek Florida
2007
Winning Entry
We Are The Chosen Few
We Are Activity Professionals
A- We are the Action figures of our communities.
C- We are the Committed angels for our
residents
T- We are the Teachers of new realities.
I- We are the Innovators of new directions.
V- We are the Vision for a new tomorrow.
I- We are the Inspirational dreamers.
T - We are the Tenderness in a soft tissue.
Y- We are the Yearning for the love that is lost.
P- We are the Pupils of yesterday’s teachers.
R- We are the Reward for a smiling face.
O- We are the Oracle for outstanding
wisdom.
F- We are the Flicker that burns brightly.
E- We are the Enduring for ever eternal.
S- We are the Season of Spring, Summer,
Autumn & Winter.
S- We are the Seekers of knowledge of timeless
moments.
I- We are the Interns of endless memories & new beginnings.
O- We are the Orchestra in the theater of life.
N- We are the Navigators to steer us on our journey.
A- We are the Apprentice of the art of loving,
listening, & the power of sight.
L- We are Labyrinth of intricate mazes &
puzzles to labor our quest.
S- We are the Savior who delivers reassurance
by our tender voices, by our watchful eyes,
and our sense of energetic action.
Christine Gerard |
HONORABLE MENTION
The Unsung Hero.
The unsung hero,
The Jack of all trades.
Someone to talk to, at the start of each day.
A waiter or waitress,
A confidant and a friend.
Someone who's integrity never shall bend.
A cup of coffee,
Or even a smile,
Helps to make each and ever life worth while.
Sometimes misunderstood, or even unclear.
It matters not-
We still persevere.
Armed with out charm, or wit, and compassion.
A natural talent, unable to fashion.
Out love for our residents runs so tried and so true,
Our morals infaltered, and never askew.
Through thick and thin-
In times of both joy and sorrow,
We bring the hope of a better tomorrow.
In times of pain, and in times of strife,
Activity professionals contribute to a better quality of life.
We're selfless and kind,
Our humor provides many a lift,
But most of all, our careers are a gift!
Ferncliff Nursing Home
Melanie Kaufmann, Activity Specialist |
To see the other entries for 2007 and 2006 please click here.
Sandra Stimson CALA, ADC, CDP
Executive Director
Lisa Reidinger LHNA, CSW, CDP, CTRS
Executive Director
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