Webinars
Navigating Activities Now: Out-of-the-Box Programming
Speaker: Alisa Tagg, MS ACC/EDU CADDCT CDP CDCS-RCCS, DCS
Activity professionals increasingly seek guidance, asking themselves, “Now what?” This session is designed to delve deeply into the various domains of wellness, enabling attendees to develop an innovative program. The focus will be on the importance of individualization, ensuring that each program is tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of the individuals we serve. By transforming everyday moments into enjoyable and meaningful experiences, we aim to enhance the quality of life for participants, fostering a truly engaging and supportive environment. Through collaborative discussions and interactive activities, we will explore strategies that empower activity professionals to create personalized experiences that resonate deeply with those in their care.
Program Objectives:
• Recognize Activity Classifications and the Areas of Wellness
• Apply the Classifications to out-of-the-box creativity
• Develop Quality Programs and Services for individualized care
• Evaluate Self-Reflective Practice in Cultural Change
Join us July 15, 2025 from 1-2 pm (No cost to members)
Who should attend: Activity Professionals, Direct Care Team Members, Wellness Team Members, Supervisors.
Activities and Engagement: The Perspective of Persons Living with Dementia
Presenters: National Council of Dementia Minds
Don’t miss this interactive and eye-opening presentation featuring a panel of individuals living with dementia from National Council of Dementia Minds. During this dynamic discussion, the panelists will share:
· A powerful message that every assisted living provider needs to hear.
· What “activities” and “engagement” truly mean from their perspective.
· Commonly overlooked opportunities for meaningful connection throughout a typical day.
Attendee participation is a key part of this session—come ready to ask questions and gain insights directly from those with lived experience.
Join us August 20, 2025 from 1-2 pm
Registration Fee $25.00
Who should attend: Activity Professionals, Direct Care Team Members, Wellness Team Members, Supervisors.
Smart Visual Cues: A Tech-Based Approach to Daily Living Assistance
Presenters: Allyson Schrier
Day-to-day activities can be difficult for people living with cognitive challenges. They may not recall when it’s time to begin a task, forget the steps involved, or struggle to complete them independently. Respectful assistance from care partners can come in many forms—one of the most effective being visual cues.
In this session, Allyson Schrier—former family caregiver to a husband with dementia, dementia educator, and founder of Zinnia TV—will explore technology-driven visual cueing tools designed to support the successful completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
This session is especially beneficial for professionals in:
- Dementia care and assisted living settings, looking to enhance resident independence and engagement
- Behavioral health services, supporting individuals with cognitive impairments or memory loss due to brain injury or mental health conditions
- Residential care providers serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), who can benefit from structured, tech-supported daily task assistance
Participants will learn how to implement smart visual cues in real-world settings, improving quality of life and promoting dignity through technology-enabled support.
Join us September 10, 2025 from 1-2 pm (No cost to members)
Who should attend: Activity Professionals, Direct Care Team Members, Wellness Team Members, Supervisors.
Making Sense of it all: Sensory Changes in Dementia
Presenters: National Council of Dementia Minds
Dementia significantly impacts a person’s senses. It changes how people interpret what they see, hear, taste, feel, and smell. The extent of these changes is highly individual and in constant flux. In this session, you will learn first-hand from a panel of persons living with dementia from National Council of Dementia Minds about sensory changes. In addition, the panelists will share compensatory strategies they employ as well as accommodations others can make that support their well-being.
Attendee participation is a key part of this session—come ready to ask questions and gain insights directly from those with lived experience.
Join us November 12, 2025 from 1-2 pm
Registration Fee $25.00
Who should attend: Activity Professionals, Direct Care Team Members, Wellness Team Members, Supervisors.
