A calender of planned activities shall be posted in a central location in the facility readily accessible to residents, relatives, and representatives of placement and referral agencies. Activity calendars and activity program reviews are kept on file on the facility for at least six months. The Administrator and Caregivers assist in the preparation, conduct and cleanup of activities. Volunteers may be utilized to assist in activities, however, they will always be supervised, they will never substitute for qualified staff, and they will not figure into the facility staffing plan.

We conduct activities in the living room, dining area and in the fenced yard. These areas are safe and comfortable. We maintain a current activity scheduled posted in the facility where residents may review our program.

Our goal is to enable all residents to partake in leisure pursuits of their choosing in an environmental adapted for free choice, socialization and simple activities. To encourage residents to visit and wander freely, facilitate appropriate social interactions among residents, empower residents, permit residents to independently gravitate toward interests, avoid problem behaviors. We shall offer individualized program of recreational activities based on cooperative planning by the facility, family, caregivers, physician, and rapport and communication with the resident, and responsive, creative, and planning of recreational activities. Residents and families are interviewed to gather information on their personal preferences, beliefs, culture, values, attention span and life experiences to determine activities that residents will enjoy and benefit from.

The Administrator shall arrange for utilization of community resources and promote resident participation in community-centered activities. This can include worship, community events, senior center events, organized group activities, etc.
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The Administrator implements the activity program, assuring that activities are available, appropriate, and safe for all residents, overseeing the purchase of necessary materials, and assisting the residents with the activities. The Administrator oversees the conduct of activities to evaluate effectiveness and resident enjoyment. Residents are observed on an ongoing basis and as their physical or cognitive status changes, so appropriate activities are always available.

Categories of activities made available shall include: Socialization, Daily Living Skills, Leisure Time Activities, Physical Activities, and Education. These categories may include exercise, stretching, chair aerobics, balloon toss, gardening, outdoor strolls, etc. which helps the resident maintain good physical health and mobility. Games include table games such as puzzles, dominoes, checkers, etc. which help to retain hand to eye coordination, fine motor skills, and cognitive functioning. Arts and crafts includes building a birdhouse, greeting card design, water color painting, flower arrangement, photo album design, or any project desired by the residents. Education may include educational videos, books, lectures, etc.

Residents will be encouraged to participate in meal and snack preparation, they so desire. Books, magazines, and newspapers will be available. Residents socialization will be encouraged by offering reading aloud, tea and coffee chats, ice cream socials, birthday parties, etc.