Gifts for Activity Professionals

Below are some wonderful gifts for Activity Professionals that you can check out on Amazon. There's a variety of journals, notebooks, t-shirts, tumblers, etc.

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*Other ideas: Buy inexpensive fragrant candles, candies, flowers, lotions, soaps, etc.

*Give certificates to all Activity personnel

Check out these great personalized mugs and other gifts!
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Promote Teamwork

Develop a theme for the Activity Department and have T-shirts made from a local printing company. Have Activity staff wear their shirts all week or on a designated day. This really promotes unity and the staff  love it. Some themes I’ve used in the past include:

*Activities: More Than Just Bingo

*Activities: The Other Best Medicine

*Therapeutic Recreation: Re-Creating, Mind, Body and Spirit

*Lynne Wilksman from Abescon Manor in NJ, coined the phrase: *Activities is my Therapy.

Be creative. Better yet, turn it into a contest. Ask residents, staff, etc. to develop a theme and the winner receives a free t-shirt! You can also buy themed shirts from the gifts section mentioned above.

Other Fun Stuff

*Host a breakfast, luncheon, or dinner for the Activity Department

*Bring Activity Staff out for a meal

*Have a surprise party

*Have a Guess Who Baby Picture Contest

*Have a Who’s Who in the Activity Dept. Contest

*Have a Department Heads Facilitate Activities Day

*Have a “Best Theme Event Contest”. Invite staff, residents, and family to offer ideas for theme events. The contestants must give ideas for decorations, food, costumes/apparel, music, etc. Winner receives a prize and the chance to plan/facilitate the event.

*Have residents vote and give awards or certificates for various categories such as:

*Most Creative Activity Professional

*Most Energetic Activity Professional

*Most Compassionate Activity Professional

*Activity Professional Who Smiles the Most

*Funniest Activity Professional

40 FREE ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS

I have created and compiled 40 activity worksheets specifically for residents in nursing homes, assisted living homes, seniors isolated at home, etc. Many puzzles and activities are suitable for older children or anyone looking for some mental stimulation as well. This digital folder includes large print anagrams, crossword puzzles, word scrambles, word searches, writing activities, coloring sheets and more. 40
PDF sheets for you to download, print, and distribute.