Education

Activities: Ideas That Really Work!

Thursday, June 24, 2010 | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

2100 Building (Get Map)
2100 - 24th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144

Workshop Summary:
Please join Susan as she shares activity programming ideas from her 26 years of experience as an Activity Professional. You will learn how to plan activities for all levels and populations, including Dementia care and hear about 50 (at least) ideas that work! Susan will show how to provide quality activity programming that is citation-free and loved by the residents she serves. This session is great for Activity Directors and Assistants who want to add zest to their activity calendar! Susan uses enthusiastic lecturing to teach and provides examples of resources that participants can see and touch firsthand.

Presenter:
Susan Rauch, BA, ACC
Susan received her Bachelor’s Degree from Washington State University in Social Work. She has worked as an Activity Professional in long term care since 1984 in a variety of settings: retirement, assisted living and skilled nursing care. Currently, Susan is the Activity Director at Martha and Mary Health Services in Poulsbo, Washington and serves as the President of the National Association of Activity Professionals.

CEUs:
This program meets accreditation standards (3 hours) for Professional Guardian Board for “person” credits and other professional licensing and certification boards including Activities and Occupational Therapy.