DIRECTOR CLASS | GRADED A+
two main theories of aging - Biological and psychological
activity theory - Most older persons are happy when active.
Seniors do the same activities as they did in their middle years.
Seniors rust out before they wear out
most older adults can.. - learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men - false
Icebreakers are used to.. - get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - you should describe what is happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - false
the best reason for offering activities is to - improve a residents quality of life
the activity program must provide - activities which make maximum use of each
person's capabilities
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - 1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - true
Expressive activities - exercise to music
dance music drama and art
painting, ceramics, and plaster of Paris
emphasis on individuality and communication
characteristics of depression are anger and pessimism - true
, activity directors should not delegate duties to others - false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - true
when planning an activity programs the director should - develop department goals
and steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - true
planning is the most important part of a successful activity - true
first and foremost, activities should - be meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - physical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - false
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - national association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - school
church
why does the AD need a support system - burnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - involve in the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to
stage four - malorientation
time confusion
repetitive movement
vegetation
validation therapy - The caregiver accepts values and beliefs of the resident with
dementia, even though they may differ from reality
reality orientation - method of care used to promote awareness of reality in confused or
disoriented patients
code of ethics does not set a standard for AD's - false