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Its a FactIts a FactIts a FactIts a Fact by Robert Lucas, B.A., H.F.A. (re�red)

Execu�ve Director, Ac�vity Director Today

Editor, Ac�vity Director Today E-magazine

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Got stress? Bringing your pet to Got stress? Bringing your pet to Got stress? Bringing your pet to Got stress? Bringing your pet to

work can helpwork can helpwork can helpwork can help

(BPT) - If you've ever felt tense, anxious or simply un-

able to relax while performing your job, you're far

from alone.

A recent survey by the American Ins�tute of Stress

found 80 percent of U.S. workers across industries

have felt stress in the workplace; nearly half say they

could use help dealing with it and 42 percent said

their co-workers could use some relief.

To the delight of animal lovers everywhere, aware-

ness of the physical, mental and emo�onal toll taken

by stress is leading progressive employers to create

take-your-pet-to-work programs. For example, for

the past 20 years Purina has encouraged its associ-

ates to bring their pets to work, and in a typical week

hundreds of dogs and cats enjoy spending �me with

their owners at the pet food maker's St. Louis cam-

pus.

"Pets bring a wealth of benefits - both physical and

emo�onal - to pet owners and their families, so it's

no surprise those same benefits also apply to the

workplace and employees," notes Dr. Kurt Venator,

Purina's chief veterinary officer. "Whether a pet

helps provide a calming sense during a challenging

situa�on or encourages employees to take a walk

during their lunch break, here at Purina we experi-

ence the benefits of pets at work every day, and

want others to as well."

As more and more companies adopt a pets-at-work

policy, consider these facts based on a recent Purina

report about the many advantages of such programs:

* They can benefit health: They can benefit health: They can benefit health: They can benefit health: Pet-employee interac�on

has been shown to reduce the employees' blood

pressure and cholesterol levels in addi�on to allevi-

a�ng anxiety.

* They can improve employee reten�on: They can improve employee reten�on: They can improve employee reten�on: They can improve employee reten�on: Sixty-three

percent of employees in pet-friendly workplaces say

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Gain continuing education credits at your leisure and in your own home. Build your professional library of popular ac-tivity and recreation books while accruing hours for certification. If you already own the book, the program can be pur-chased at a discounted price. If more than one person from your facility wants to take the course, additional participants

are also offered at a discounted price.

Contact: [email protected]

Visit: http://www.dhspecialservices.com/independentstudypage.htm

About Debbie: Debbie Hommel ACC, CTRS, is a Certified Activity Consultant on State and National level, with over twenty-seven years of experience in providing direct care and consultation to long term care, medical day care, assisted living, and ICF/MR facilities throughout New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. She is an experienced trainer and workshop presenter, conducting a variety of seminars throughout the Tri-State area for the Activity Profes-sional, Administrator, and allied healthcare professional.

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Understanding Bullying Behavior Understanding Bullying Behavior Understanding Bullying Behavior Understanding Bullying Behavior

in Older Adultsin Older Adultsin Older Adultsin Older Adults

by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MCEDU. MDEC, CTRS

When one thinks of the typical bully, the mean kid in

the schoolyard that everyone fears comes to mind.

However, many ac�vity professionals have witnessed

older adults demonstra�ng similar “mean” behavior

to their peers. Adult bullying behavior is being noted

as an increasing problem amongst older adults living

in communal seFngs. Some�mes the behavior is just

wri en off as an unfortunate condi�on of ins�tu�on-

al living, with the facility doing nothing to understand

and address the behavior. Some�mes, the person is

accepted as the “grumpy” mean person and every-

one �ptoes around them hoping for the best. The

number of reported bullying behaviors in older adults

and care communi�es is increasing. This requires the

facility to develop effec�ve strategies, not only for

the wellbeing of all the folks who live in the commu-

nity, but to also address the unspoken needs of the

person demonstra�ng bullying behavior.

According to Wikipedia, bullying is defined as “the

use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, in�midates

or aggressively dominates others. The behavior is

oIen repeated and habitual.” An imbalance of pow-

er or a power struggle is a contribu�ng factor in bul-

lying behavior. The bully is trying to dominate others

through verbal or physical a ack. There are several

types of bullies defined and mo�va�ng factors be-

hind bullying behavior. All behavior is driven by an

unmet need and bullying behavior is no different. In

older adults living in care communi�es, it is suggest-



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About Susan: Susan Berg has been a healthcare professional and educa-tor for over 20 years. She is the, activity director, of many years, at Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers. While there, she has gained much dementia care and activity experience and knowledge. She has had special training in dementia care and dementia activities through the Alz-heimer’s Association and other educational forums. Berg is the author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activi-ties and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and In-volved Professionals, a book for those with dementia and an excellent re-source for caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Look for Susan’s book at

www.amazon.com

You will also want to purchase the accompanying

illustration cards

Music Ac�vi�es for August Music Ac�vi�es for August Music Ac�vi�es for August Music Ac�vi�es for August Music Memories Run Deep in Those with Demen�a

Experts agree that music and music ac�vi�es are of great benefit to

those with Alzheimer’s disease and related demen�as.

It is not only good for the lungs, but it makes you feel good. It can also

elicit fond memories. It taps into parts of the brain that are s�ll intact in

a person with demen�a.

Martha Tierney of the Alzheimer’s Associa�on says that music speaks to

a person's feelings, so it is a sensory and not intellectual experience.

She and other experts think that this partly why it works so well with those who have demen�a and others in

long term care.

There is no pressure to understand it. People with Alzheimer’s disease, related demen�as, and others can just

experience it.

Another expert, Petr Janata, associate professor of psychology at UC Davis' Center for Mind and Brain, thinks

the region of the brain where memories of our past are supported and retrieved, also serves as a hub that links

familiar music, memories and emo�on.

Conce a Tomaino, DA, a cer�fied music therapist says that we at least know music is processed on many levels

at once.

“Why it’s so posi�ve is that we process music with almost every part of our brain,” she says. “Music that has

personal significance to someone or relates to historical events is a strong s�mulus to engage responses in

people, even in late stages of demen�a.



About Jolene: Jolene has enjoyed working in the healthcare field in such capacities as Marketing Director, Activity Director and Coordinator of Dementia programs. She currently holds an Administrator's License and works as an Activity Consultant. She is the author of A+ Activities and owner and operator of the A+ Activities website, a website dedicated to Activity Professionals that has been in circulation for over 12 years.

The A+ Activities E-Newsletter is available for only $1.50 a month or $18.00 for a year. Each month you will be emailed a newsletter with activity planning ideas such as sensory stimulation, men's groups, crafts, trivia and many more! Don't pass on this great resource! Visit the A+ Activities website at www.aactivities9.wixsite.com/mysite for more information or email Jolene at [email protected]

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Just Peachy Just Peachy Just Peachy Just Peachy

August is Na�onal Peach Month! In China the peach

is a symbol of longevity and good luck. 1565 is the

star�ng date of the first peach orchard in Florida.

“Free Stone” peach just refers to how the flesh of the

peach separates from the pit. Peaches are a good

source of Vitamins A, B and C. A medium peach con-

tains only 37 calories.

Fresh Peach Ice CreamFresh Peach Ice CreamFresh Peach Ice CreamFresh Peach Ice Cream

IngredientsIngredientsIngredientsIngredients

• 2 cups heavy cream (1 pint)

• 1 tablespoon vanilla

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• 3 -4 large ripe peaches, peeled and

roughly chopped

Instruc�onsInstruc�onsInstruc�onsInstruc�ons

1. Add chopped peaches to a sauce pan

and turn the heat to medium. Cook peaches for

just a few minutes or un�l they become soI.

2. Remove from heat and let cool.

3. Add the heavy cream and vanilla to the bowl of a

stand mixer.

4. (Or pour into a large bowl and use an electric

mixer).

5. Whip heavy cream and vanilla together a few

minutes un�l s�ff peaks form.

6. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and whisk

un�l combined.

7. S�r in peaches.

8. Spoon mixture into a loaf pan.

9. Freeze for several hours or overnight un�l frozen.

Peach Stone GamePeach Stone GamePeach Stone GamePeach Stone Game

Peach Stone This game is played during cer-

tain ceremonies, Mid - winter, Seed cere-

mony and the Harvest ceremony. It’s played

as an amusement to the Creator and as a

decision maker for the people. The two

players (one from each team/side of the

longhouse) take turns hiFng a wooden

bowl with a flat bo om against the floor or

bench. When played during mid - winter, we split the

clans into two teams. The bear and turtle clans vs.

the wolf clan. During the seed ceremony, we play

men vs. the women. Whoever is determined the win-



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Reminiscing Reminiscing Reminiscing Reminiscing

Talking and thinking

about the past can be

comfor�ng to most

people, whether they

suffer from Alzheimer’s

or not. Reminiscing

about life�me mile-

stones or special celebra�ons is a great way to offer

opportuni�es to create new memories from “walking

through the past.”

List of Possible Topics to Discuss:List of Possible Topics to Discuss:List of Possible Topics to Discuss:List of Possible Topics to Discuss:

• Science and technology changes through their

years

• The price of milk/hamburger/gasoline/movies

• Ra�on stamps during WWII

• When the women in the group were first allowed

to wear something that wasn't a skirt to school

• First �me they had pizza or spagheF or tacos

• First jobs

• Favorite songs/dances. Favorite games as kids

• Funny/favorite pet stories

• Places they once lived, why they leI, how the

places have changed

• Neighbor people, especially of different cultures,

who befriended them as children

• School experiences

• Technological innova�ons like their first televi-

sion

• Earliest movie they remember seeing

• Favorite comic strip

• Schooling experiences, what they remember

about teachers, etc.

• Major music stars of the day: Doris Day (50's)

Judy Garland (40's) Andrews Sisters (40's).

The first big pop idol: Frank Sinatra (40's). As big

in his day as the Beatles in the 60s, or the current

run of popular singer stars.

• How they learned to cook, or any other adult skill

they were expected to pick up the sorts of food

they remember from childhood (favorite foods

or things they didn't like!)

• methods of transporta�on (e.g. train travel)

• gardening, �me spent in nature

• Where were they when: Kennedy was shot, we

landed on the moon, FDR died

• What they did for holidays

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Running the RaceRunning the RaceRunning the RaceRunning the Race….….….…. Cindy Tewalt, RMT, ADC, AP-BC, NAAP Financial Manager

Whether it is the US Olympic Track Team or the local

high school athletes, I am always amazed at the skill

of the relay team as they run as fast as they can and

then �me the “passing of the baton” so perfectly and

smoothly. It looks so effortless. It looks so smooth.

It looks so easy. But in reality, hours and hours of

prac�cing make that happen. Planning was put into

place.

I hate to admit it, but I AM one of those “baby boom-

ers” they talk about (albeit on the tail end!). And I,

like so many others in our profession, wonder who

will I pass that baton on to?

Well, if you are reading this, the answer is ‘YOU’. You

are our future. You are the ones that will do one of

two things: either pass on the baton or be the one

that the baton is passed on to. Our future is depend-

ent on sharing with others, whether it is through

knowledge or through encouragement. We need to

recruit other ‘runners’ to this race. We need to be

the vehicle in which knowledge is passed on. We can

inform and encourage that constant training that is

needed as we promote conferences, educa�on op-

portuni�es and resources. And we can encourage

others by networking with other Ac�vity Profession-

als, some of who have been in the field for years or

some who are new.

Perhaps there is someone in the Ac�vity Profession



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August 14th is Creamsicle Day . August 14th is Creamsicle Day . August 14th is Creamsicle Day . August 14th is Creamsicle Day . Here are a

couple of recipes you may want to use to

celebrate that day.

JellJellJellJell----O Popsicles RecipeO Popsicles RecipeO Popsicles RecipeO Popsicles Recipe

Slow drip popsicles made using Jell-O.

Less mess and oh so yummy.

Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:

• 3 oz package of Jell-O

• 4 cups of water

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

op�onal

Instruc�ons:Instruc�ons:Instruc�ons:Instruc�ons:

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. In a medium bowl

mix sugar and Jell-O powder. S�r in boiling water,

s�rring constantly un�l Jell-O and sugar are com-

pletely dissolved (about 2 minutes).

2. S�r 2 cups of cold water into bowl and then pour

mixture into popsicle molds.

3. Put the popsicles into the freezer un�l complete-

ly frozen.

NOTES:NOTES:NOTES:NOTES:

∗ This made about 40 ounces with 8 ounces leI

aIer filling a 10-slot popsicle mold. Instead of a

mold you can use an ice cube tray.

∗ To make Creamsicle use orange Jell-O and add

vanilla ice-cream

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Yield: Yield: Yield: Yield: one 9-inch pie

Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

• 2 tablespoons confec�oners powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 (3 oz) package orange Jell-O mix

• 2 (6 oz) containers orange flavored yogurt

• 1 9-inch graham cracker crust

Direc�ons: Direc�ons: Direc�ons: Direc�ons:

1. Pour heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar,

and vanilla extract into a large bowl.

2. Whisk using a large balloon whisk for approxi-

mately 5 minutes, un�l cream reaches s�ff peaks.

Set aside.

3. Place water in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat

for 1 minute, or un�l it's just beginning to boil.

Immediately whisk in orange Jell-O mix, s�rring

un�l dissolved.

4. S�r in orange yogurt. Fold in whipped cream un�l

well mixed. Pour into graham cracker pie crust.

5. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or un�l set. Top with addi-

�onal whipped cream and orange sprinkles for

serving, if desired.


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Left Handers Day

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Creamsicle Day

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Relaxation Day

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Honey Bee Day

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Radio Day

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Cupcake Day

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Be an Angel Day

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National Dog Day

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Go Topless Day

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Smores Day

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Panini Day

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Relaxation Day

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Bratwurst Day

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Thrift Shop Day

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Mail Order Catalog Day

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Be an Angel Day

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Ride the Wind Day

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Waffle Iron Day

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Park Service Day

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More Herbs Less Salt Day

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National Slinky Day

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ner will not have to plant the garden for that season.

Inside the bowl are six peach pits which are called

stones that are blackened on one side. The stones

are counted like dice depending on how many col-

ored sides are showing aIer every hit of the bowel.

Players place bets using their own valuables with the

winner or winning side taking all. The Peach stone

game comes from the Iroquois; the game originates

from our crea�on story. The game re - enacts one of

the contests between the good twin (Sapling) and

the evil twin (Flint) as they struggled for dominance

as the first men on earth. The importance of the

Peach stone game in Haudenosaunee rituals, helps

us to understand the aFtude toward gambling.

Games of chance are considered to be sacred, played

only in honor of the Creator. "The message you send

back to the Creator is that you are grateful for what

you have and willing to share it with others."

The Way the Game is Played When playing, 101

beans are used as counters (score keepers), all beans

are put aside (“in the bank”), between each player/

team to start. The one extra bean is said that the one

bean belongs to the creator, because he is the one

who determines the outcome of the game (the win-

ners). Each player starts out with 5 beans taken from

the pile of the 101. (con�nue to do this for every

players turn un�l all beans are exerted) (the beans

act as the players “lives” in each turn.) note: There

are no limits of how many people you have per team,

just as long you have 2 teams. Each team will need a

counters and a bean holder. A counters job is to hold

the five beans of the playing player and to keep track

of how many lost and when the players turn is fin-

ished. When one of the players have collected all five

beans of the other opponent, the player with no

“lives” leI is done their turn and the next team play-

er is up to play, receiving another five beans. A play-

er plays un�l all their five beans are lost. Holders

never count beans but only collect beans that have

been won and taken from the other team. AIer all

beans have been exerted from the bank the holders

job is the take from the winnings to give to the coun-

ter as their next players lives and con�nue to pay

from holders pile of beans. The holder should have a

(Just Peachy - Continued from page 5) hanky/ cup or pocket to hold the beans so no one

can see how many beans each team has keeping

compe��on strong. To start playing the game you

shake the bowl with the peach pits inside the bowl,

then you set the bowl down. If you shake 5 black pits

and 1 natural pit or Vic versa, you win 1 bean from

the other side, and are able to con�nue your turn

un�l you stop winning points. (turns will vary per per-

son) If you shake all 6 black or all 6 the natural color

then you win 5 beans at once and the player you are

playing against is out, leFng someone else from the

opposing team to play. The game starts back up with

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ed that difficulty adjus�ng to the care environment

may manifest itself in bullying behavior.

~Individuals who suddenly find themselves in a

long term care seFng, surrounded by individuals

with various physical and cogni�ve deficits, find it

difficult to accept they are now a part of this group of

people. In response, they make fun or disparage oth-

ers with physical or cogni�ve deficits. It is their way

of saying they are be er than these individuals and

do not belong in the seFng.

~There are those who are not used to sharing

their living space with others and are accustomed to

living alone and doing what they want, when they

want. Entering a common area and taking over the

television without considera�on to others or forcing

peers to leave “their” seat or table may be examples

of territoriality and striving to regain control over

their environment.

Care communi�es are seeing different types of bully-

ing behavior such as:

~Verbal bullying which includes verbal abuse,

name calling, taun�ng, unwanted teasing, sarcas�c

remarks and even threats.

~Rela�onal Bullying which includes ignoring,

spreading gossip or untrue informa�on about a per-

son so others don’t like them and encouraging others

to shun the individual.

~Physical bullying which includes actual hiFng,

slapping or shoving a person but also destroying or

stealing an individual’s property.

Bullying behavior has nega�ve effects on the care

community. It creates a feeling of unrest amongst the

en�re popula�on, especially when it is observed that

nothing is done to protect those being bullied. Many

facili�es are developing formal policies and strategies

to respond to this growing problem.

~The first strategy is to ensure all residents living

in the community feel free to report such behavior

and a means to do so in a private way.

(Bullying - Continued from page 3)

~Criteria for what is bullying behavior needs to be

defined and shared with staff and residents, to en-

sure the behavior is iden�fied and addressed.

~Mee�ng privately with the individual who is

demonstra�ng bullying behavior to iden�fy possible

causes for the bullying behavior is an important step.

If it is self-esteem or adjustment issues, addi�onal

support should be provided with alternate coping

mechanisms introduced.

~Providing the rest of the popula�on with support

in responding to the bullying behavior is also neces-

sary. Introducing the no�on that bystanders who

observe bullying behavior can diffuse a situa�on in

appropriate ways is helpful. Means to support those

being bullied as opposed to passively watching the

bullying behavior can be suggested. Support groups

to introduce specific verbal responses and role play

to facilitate prac�ce are helpful.

~Posi�ve team building ac�vi�es can be intro-

duced throughout the community focusing on em-

bracing diversity, empathy and crea�ng a caring en-

vironment can be introduced to both staff and resi-

dents.

This ar�cle is barely the �p of the iceberg when it comes

to informa�on on adult bullying. The main point remains

that adult bullying is something that cannot be ignored

and communi�es need to develop relevant policies, strat-

egies and trainings. If no bullying behavior is being re-

ported, it is suggested to look deeper because the vast

majority of bullying behavior is not reported un�l it be-

comes a crises. For more informa�on, a google search

of “adult bullying in nursing homes” brings up many ar�-

cles. Informa�on in this ar�cle was taken from “Bullying

Among Older Adults: How to Recognize and Address an

Unseen Epidemic” a book wri en by Robin P. Bonifas.

You can also check out the newest independent study

program based on this book which is NCCAP approved for

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“Even if they’re not necessarily able to

tell you what the song is, they are able

to be moved and feel the associa�ons.”

With this in mind, you should try to en-

gage your loved one, clients, or residents

with demen�a or other long-term care

persons, in musical ac�vi�es every day in

August and other �mes throughout the

year.

There are many kinds of musical ac�vi-

�es that are of great benefit. First it is

necessary to know the person or people

you are dealing with. It is important to

know their interests, past and present,

and their skill level.

However, there are several musical ac-

�vi�es that most people with demen�a

enjoy. Simply listening to their favorite

tunes will bring a smile to their faces and

may get their hands and feet tapping

especially if you are listening and moving

with them.

Remember folks with demen�a take their cue from you. If you are upbeat and excited, they probably will be

too.

Another idea is to watch a movie, or play a sing a long DVD that has a lot of music and dancing in it. Some�mes

you may have to watch the video in short segments because the a en�on span of those with demen�a can be

short especially as their disease progresses.

An old fashioned sing a long is also a good idea for an ac�vity. First you need to devise a list of familiar songs.

You may want to do this as an ac�vity, or you can get lists online.

Here h p://ac�vi�esdirector.blogspot.com/2018/06/summer-songs-that-people-with-demen�a.html is a list of

summer songs that those with demen�a of different age groups will probably enjoy. There are words to the

suggested songs as well.

Here h p://barbarasmithoccupa�onaltherapist.com/sarahsongs.html is a list with more general older songs

with lyrics that could be used for this ac�vity.

You can start out with this thought. Let’s sing a song now. Then bring out the suggested lists or a list you de-

vised that has your individual or group favorites.

Be animated and excited about singing the songs geFng everyone in your group involved. You may want the

par�cipants to take turns being the song leaders. Remember to compliment the par�cipants oIen.

I hope you and your residents enjoy music ac�vi�es this August and the whole year through.

----ENDENDENDEND

(Music Activities for August - Continued from page 4)


they're very sa�sfied with their work environments -

nearly twice as many as those in other workplaces. In

fact, respondents rank the op�on of bringing pets at

work as the second most-valuable employee perk -

more valuable than free coffee and parking. Overall,

three in five survey par�cipants wish their workplace

would ins�tute a pet-friendly policy.

* They can alleviate lonelinessThey can alleviate lonelinessThey can alleviate lonelinessThey can alleviate loneliness: Eight in 10 employees

who can bring pets to work say that ac�vity makes

them feel more happy, relaxed and sociable. That's

partly because talking about pets can be an ice break-

er, making it easier for people to approach co-

workers and get to know them be er.

* They can promote physical ac�vity: They can promote physical ac�vity: They can promote physical ac�vity: They can promote physical ac�vity: Many employ-

ees spend breaks and lunch�me playing with their

pets or taking them for walks, boos�ng their own

aerobic ac�vity at the same �me.

* They can increase pets' happiness: They can increase pets' happiness: They can increase pets' happiness: They can increase pets' happiness: Rather than stay-

ing home wai�ng for their owners to arrive, pets get

to socialize with new people, play with other pets

and enjoy more ac�vity. Nearly nine of 10 people in

the survey agree that

bringing their pets to

work strengthens own-

er-pet bonding.

In light of the proven

benefits, Purina encour-

ages other employers to

consider allowing pets

in the workplace. A

toolkit with �ps and in-

forma�on is provided at

Purina.com.

"Our goal with our report is to con�nue to raise

awareness of the benefits of taking pets to work and

to arm employees and employers with insights that

can help facilitate pet-friendly environments within

their companies," notes Dr. Venator.

----ENDENDENDEND

(Got Stress?... - Continued from page 2)

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near you who needs cheering. Someone who need

coaching. Here are some ways to assist:

Start networking with area facili�es and their Ac�vity

Professionals. If there isn’t already an organized

group, start an informal gathering.

Networking with like minds helps your crea�vity get

jump started.

Become aware of the opportuni�es offered through

the membership of Na�onal Associa�on of Ac�vity

Professionals (NAAP.info)

Become ac�ve in your state Ac�vity Professional or-

ganiza�on. (See the NAAP website under State Con-

tacts to see who is ac�ve in your state).

If you know people who have a poten�al of being a

great Ac�vity Professional, challenge them. Invite

them to shadow you.

Guide them on how to become one.

• Be passionate about what you do. Nobody wants

to follow someone who is not passionate.

• Grab your pompoms (figura�vely J) and cheer on

those running this race.

• Be a coach. There are people in this field who

need mentors. Be that mentor.

• Find a coach. If you are new, a coach is what you

need. Seek out someone that you trust and who

can give advice and demonstrates great mentor-

ing skills.

Now go run your race… and do it well.

-ENDENDENDEND

(Running the Race… - Continued from page 7) The SlinkyThe SlinkyThe SlinkyThe Slinky

The Slinky was invented and developed by

BTS Richard T. James in 1943 and demonstrated

at Gimbels department store in Philadelphia in No-

vember 1945. The toy was a hit, selling its en�re in-

ventory of 400 units in ninety minutes. James and his

wife Be y formed James Industries in CliIon

Heights, Pennsylvania to manufacture Slinky and sev-

eral related toys such as the Slinky Dog and Suzie,

the Slinky Worm. In 1960, James's wife Be y became

president of James Industries, and, in 1964, moved

the opera�on back to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. In

1998, Be y James sold the company to Poof Prod-

ucts, Inc.

Slinky was originally priced at $1, but many paid

much more due to price increases of spring steel

throughout the state of Pennsylvania; it has, howev-

er, remained modestly priced throughout its history

because of Be y James' concern about the toy's

affordability for poor customers. Slinky has been

used other than as a toy in the playroom: it has ap-

peared in the classroom as a teaching tool, in war-

�me as a radio antenna, and in physics experiments

with NASA. Slinky was inducted into the Na�onal Toy

Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, New York, in

2000. In 2002, Slinky became Pennsylvania's official

state toy, and, in 2003, was named to the Toy Indus-

try Associa�on's "Century of Toys List." In its first 60

years Slinky sold 300 million units.


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Developed in 2011 at the request of Ac�vity Professionals, the Na�onal Associa�on

of Ac�vity Professionals Creden�aling Center (NAAPCC) offers two op�ons for

Board Cer�fica�on. It was organized as an independent body exclusively for the

purpose of creden�aling Ac�vity Professionals.

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Criteria includes: educa�on, documented work experience, con�nuing educa�on

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strictly follows the standards set forth by the Na�onal Commission for Creden�al-

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Volume 15, Number 08 AUGUST 2018

(BPT) - Geng your house in order can be a

struggle, especially as we age. Sor�ng through

decades of belongings is o!en emo�onal and

stressful, as ques�ons and decisions pile up: Is

this jewelry valuable? What should I do with all

these tools I no longer use? Will this china set

have sen�mental value to my children?

But while it can be exhaus�ng, this effort to de-

clu,er and simplify can be worthwhile, not only

for our homes but also for our health.

The advantages of declu,ering

Geng rid of things you no longer need or want

may have a posi�ve effect on mental health and

can also make for a safer environment. It's a so-

bering fact that every 12 seconds, according to

the CDC, someone over age 64 will fall and end

up in the emergency room. Declu,ering can

help keep paths clear and obstacles to a mini-

mum.

A study at Indiana University showed that peo-

ple with clean houses are healthier than people

with messy houses. Regular household chores

like vacuuming and washing windows can be

great physical ac�vity. A �dy home can also

mean we're more likely to invite people over -

promp�ng interac�ons that can help alleviate

feelings of depression and isola�on that can

accompany aging.

Tips to get started


The Surprising Health Benefits of Decluttering

2

With these �ps, declu,ering doesn't need to be

a dreaded task:

* Don't judge yourself. It's harder to decide

what to do with items that have been in the

family for genera�ons than it might be for mil-

lennials to decide what to do with items from

their college years.

* Take it one room at a �me. According to a

study by Moen, the most-clu,ered areas of a

home are the garage, kitchen and home office.

The kitchen is a good place to start the de-

clu,ering process, because throwing away

chipped dishes and expired spices isn't as taxing

as wading through boxes of poten�ally im-

portant paperwork or personal items. Take eve-

rything out of the fridge and cupboards and

spread it all out on a counter or table so it's easy

to review. Give shelves a good wipe-down and

restock them with the necessi�es, pung go-to

things within easy reach, and dona�ng or stor-

ing appliances and dishes that are used less

o!en.

Once you feel good about your progress in the

kitchen, move on to tackle the garage, office

and other spaces where belongings tend to pile

up. Like closets!

* Keep only what you wear the most. Pick a

handful of favorite ou?its for everyday wear, so-

cial ou�ngs and special occasions, seasonal

wear and wardrobe staples, and donate the

rest. If it's hard to part with handmade or other

(Continued from page 1) sen�mental items, consider finding crea�ve

ways to remember them, such as making a

memory quilt of old T-shirts or photographing

special items for an album and then leng

them go.

* Stop the build-up before it begins. Keep a re-

cycling bin handy for unwanted credit card

offers and coupon packs before they enter the

house, and unsubscribe from magazines and

newspapers if they pile up unread. Eco-Cycle

has some �ps to cull the �de of junk mail, and

mobile apps like Evernote can help collect and

digi�ze recipes, warran�es, instruc�on manuals

and memorabilia to clear away more piles of

paper.

At the end of the day, it's OK to hang on to be-

longings that are near and dear to you. But for

items that don't hold sen�mental or func�onal

value, kick-start a declu,ering mission today so

you can enjoy a �dier, safer home tomorrow.

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