Recorded on: Tuesday, December 7th, from 1 – 5pm EST

Linked Senior, Activity Connection, the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP), and the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) are proud to partner and provide quarterly educational #ActivitiesStrong virtual gatherings. Building on the successful #ActivitiesStrong Virtual Fall Gathering, this event will provide the latest trends in terms of planning programs and experiences in senior living. This gathering will focus on helping activity and life enrichment professionals understand the state of resident engagement in a post-COVID-19 world, explore best practices and methods and outline the long lasting changes that will occur in how to build person-centered experiences for older adults. 

Objectives:
• Understand the state of resident engagement in a COVID-19 world
• Examine the latest best practices regarding program and experience planning
• Implement and use the Elder Engagement Performance Improvement (EEPI) Tool for any senior living organization

Virtual Gathering Agenda

Session 1

• “Scripps OMA: Preparing Intergenerational Programming for People Living with Dementia after the Pandemic”
• Dr. Elizabeth “Like” Lokon, Director, Opening Minds through Art (OMA)
• Meghan Young, Associate Director, OMA
• Download the presentation deck here 
• Watch the recording here

Session 2

• “Planning Dementia Care with Purpose”
• Jennifer Stelter, Psy.D., CDP, CADDCT, CCTP, Chief Engagement Officer, Resident Engagement Institute, Director of Product Research, Linked Senior
• David Troxel, President, Best Friends Approach
• Download the presentation deck here 
• Download “30 Activities That Can Be Done in 30 Seconds or Less”
• Watch the recording here

Session 3

• “Creative Opportunities for Improving Quality of Life in Senior Living”
• Ted Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO, Ageless Innovation
• Sarah Schoeder, Wellness Director, Eaton Senior Communities
• Download the presentation deck here
• Watch the recording here