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Assisted Living

AL-2 - From Leisure to Wellness: Branching out Beyond Bingo

Monday, October 2, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM MT
Location: 403/404
Disclosure(s):
Brittany Austin, MBA: No financial relationships to disclose
Karen Welsh, CCC-SLP, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA: No financial relationships to disclose
Activities programming can be found in almost any type of retirement community; however, wellness programming is typically only seen in assisted and independent living. As we see a rise in acuity in those moving into senior living communities, it is imperative that wellness is applicable across all care settings. This session focuses on the importance and value of bringing wellness to long-term care residents. Wellness is meant to enhance what is already being provided, prevent functional declines, and expand the breadth of how we can provide care for residents. The audience for this session includes, but is not limited to, Activities Directors, Wellness Staff, Administrators, Facility Owners, and Facility Specialists.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss ageism and its impact on programming across all care settings.
  • Identify what wellness is in order to establish the framework to incorporate wellness components into activity programs across all care settings.
  • Redefine the mindset on what wellness looks like, who the target demographic is, and why it's beneficial to provide these services to residents.
  • Describe the value and purpose of wellness programming and how these services can enhance existing offerings, increase length of stay, and promote continuity of care.
  • Discuss how to evaluate existing programs.