Individualized and practical approaches to address meaningful engagement across the continuum of care are presented through MEPAP classes, continuing education seminars and on site training.

• Modular Education Program
• Part 1
• Part 2
• Continuing Education

Celebrating the accomplishments of elders and raising awareness of strength-based approaches to care are emphasized. A positive “image” of elders/seniors is a focus.

• What is “patronizing language”
• #NotBornOld
• Critical Components of Person-centered Care
• Creating Purpose –Driven Programs SERVE
• Promoting Change
• Dignity in Dementia Engagement
• 5 Steps to Engagement in Dementia Care

Sharing resources, offering strategies to gain support from staff and community and selling the value of engagement/activity services are available to empower activity professionals.

• Using assertive language
• Talk in the Language of the Listener
• Selling the Value of Life Enrichment
• Leadership for Activities in a Person-Directed Environment
• Engagement Throughout the Home

Tools, updates, and articles are developed and distributed that provide creative solutions for activity engagement services.

• Kaleidoscope Thinking
• Steps toward Person-Centered Care
• LINKS assessment tools
• Techniques to Build Community
• Management Solutions