KIM'S FAVORITE DE-STRESS TIPS! |
Unless one is part of the Activity Professional in-crowd, it’s hard for many people to understand how incredibly stressful this profession can be. Who would have thought? I know I didn’t when I first started out. Even when you feel down in the dumps, sick, tired, apathetic, etc. you HAVE to smile and be at the top of your game. It’s part of the deal and the role we play as Activity Professionals. Activity Professionals are on the front-line with the residents and cannot take refuge behind closed doors, in an office, for example. Plus, we are expected to smile and bring joy to others. It’s certainly not an easy task to smile when you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply BLAH!
We all know how important it is to de-stress the mind, body, and spirit but what can we do about it? I am not a doctor or expert but these are things that I personally do to unwind and de-stress!
1. Make time every single day for yourself – This is number one on the list for good reason. It may appear to be selfish and perhaps you feel you need to care for others first, which is likely the case being you have chosen this caregiving profession. But when your cup runneth over, you have nothing more to give. It’s pretty simple. Even if it is 15 minutes a day, make a commitment to yourself to do something that will help your overall health and well-being. You are worth it!
2. Walk, run, exercise – Yes, you run around all day long exercising with the residents, pushing wheelchairs, moving tables, etc. That’s wonderful for your body. But it’s also important to exercise, walk etc. for enjoyment. Maybe you can take a walk around the block during your lunch break or incorporate other kinds of exercise routines into your personal schedule. It makes a huge difference.
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Halloween Sensory
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 I have a sensory page on my website with some spooktacular sensory ideas. Head on over there to see recommended supplies, props and techniques for the following senses: olfactory, kinesthetic, tactile, visual, auditory and gustatory, all with a Halloween theme! Discussion questions are also included.
*Click here to view this free resource!
*Also, check out Fall Decorating Ideas!
 This 60-90 minute introductory inservice is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview, as well as tips and techniques of sensory stimulation as it pertains to older adults and elders. The inservice comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, inservice sign in sheet, flyer, interactive exercise, and inservice evaluation form.
*Click here to learn more*
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Halloween Word Puzzles and Activities
Free Download
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 In this free zipped folder, I share some fun Halloween-themed activity worksheets. This bundle includes 10 activities: crossword puzzles, word search puzzles, word scrambles, trivia, sensory ideas, jokes and more! Just download and print!
*GO GRAB THAT NOW*
Residents' Rights Month
In case you missed this the first time around |
 Residents' Rights Month is celebrated throughout the month of October. I have a wonderful Residents' Rights Bingo game available on sale for only $11.11 (regularly $18). The Know Your Rights Bingo Game is a fun, interactive way to teach residents' rights! You can use this game to educate residents as well as other health care workers. You receive twenty 8 1/2 x 11 Know Your Rights Bingo Cards that indicate resident rights commonly found in Long-Term Care, Adult Day Care, and Assisted Living facilities. You can either laminate your cards or place in sheet protectors for long term use.
*Click here to purchase the Know Your Rights Bingo Game*
*Click here to view my free Resident Rights video*
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Thank you for taking the time to view this newsletter. Happy Halloween!
Many blessings, Kim
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