Dementia is one of those topics that we could talk about for months and learn about for the rest of our lives. Every person is different and what approach worked this morning, might not work this afternoon. Check out “The Validation Breakthrough” to learn more techniques for communicating with residents with dementia. The chapters […]
Do you find yourself getting in the same group exercise routine with your residents? Are you looking for something different, new, and fun? Check out “Movement with Meaning!” It has wonderful new ideas and great explanations as to who you should involve, how to set it up, the importance of breathing, etc. There are ideas […]
Here is a quick overview of the sessions being offered at the 2025 WRAP Conference. 2025 Session Descriptions for WRAP Conference 2025
Are you stuck in a rut with your care plans? Are they personalized like they should be? I once was told you have a good care plan, if you can easily identify who’s it is, just by reading it. This manual is a great resource for specific care plan suggestions and personalization, especially […]
The 2025 Conference is now up and available for you to view! All the information for you, including the schedule, the speaker information and hotel details are included in the brochure. Click HERE for the Brochure. You can REGISTER HERE.
Get some new activity ideas by checking out Lifetime Expressions! It has wonderful activity ideas for paper crafting, beading, pictures, floral and fabric crafts, writing, plays, and more! For example, have you ever had your residents line dance to “Cotton-Eyed Joe?” Check it out! Available to WRAP Members on our Lending Library
News from our Lending Library: For those of you studying or looking at getting certified, we just received the 2025 NAAP National Exam Preparation & Study Guide! It is an amazing resource with a stud study guide, great tips for testing, sample questions (and answers), resources, and so much more! It is up to date and […]
If you are relatively new to the field, please consider checking out “Activity Professionals in Action!” It is a great resource that explains all the basics such as: history, regulations, communication, leadership, assessments, program planning, person-centered service, management, community relations, and much more! It is honestly a well-rounded compilation of information from some of the […]
The North Central Activity Association (NCAA) group invites you to join them for a Spring Workshop on Thursday, May 1, 2025. “Time Management” and “Flourishing with Fewer Hands: How to Create Meaningful Engagement during time of Staff-Challenge” will be offered with 5 Hours of Continuing Education. Cost: $35 and is available in person or virtual. […]
Here is a preview of a new addition to our Lending Library by Education Chair Brianna: “Crazy over the Top Activities from the Mind of a Wildman” is so easy to use for activity ideas and is well organized! We love how the activities are divided by month, and it makes it so easy to […]