Contact Hours: 6 Contact Hours (Pending approval from (NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals and the SC Board of Long-Term Health Care Administrators)
Speaker: Emily J. Connors MS, CTRS, CDP, CEE, CEA
Target Audience: Activity Professionals, CNAs, Nursing Home Administrators and Nurses
Agenda:
8:45 AM-9:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Education
Session 1: Using The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being in the APIED Process – This session will explore how the Eden Alternative’s Seven Domains of Well-Being can be integrated into each step of the APIED process. Participants will learn how to incorporate these domains into Therapeutic Recreation practices to enhance well-being and create more meaningful, person-directed experiences.
Session 2: Generation Engagement: Motivating Residents and the Teams You Lead – This session will explore strategies for fostering strong, meaningful connections with both residents and employee care partners across generations. We will discuss the unique needs and motivations of diverse age groups, offering practical tools for effective communication, leadership, and team building. Participants will walk away with actionable insights on how to inspire collaboration, boost morale, and enhance overall engagement within their communities.
12:00 PM-12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 PM-3:45PM Education
Session 3: Cultivating an Elder-Driven Activity Calendar – This session will focus on the process of creating an elder driven activity calendar, emphasizing the importance of involving older adults in the planning and decision-making process. Participants will learn strategies for incorporating individual preferences, needs and cultural backgrounds into a personalized activity schedule that promotes engagement, independence, and well-being. Participants will gain practical tools for fostering meaningful connections and enhancing quality of life of residents in long term care.
Session 4: The Use of Virtual Reality as a Therapeutic Recreation Intervention – This session will explore the use of virtual reality (VR) as a therapeutic recreation intervention, highlighting its potential to enhance mental and physical well-being. Participants will learn how VR can be integrated into therapeutic settings to promote relaxation, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement. Practical examples and case studies will demonstrate how VR can be tailored to address a variety of therapeutic goals with older adults.
