Q&A WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
What is your most eff ective resident engagement activity, and why?
We get the highest level of participation in exercise classes. Our residents love to move and keep themselves as fl exible as possible. We have traditional exercise classes alternating with Zumba and Yoga. All classes end with deep breathing, for centering.
Janet Bradley, CDAL Executive Director Bedford Court
Sunrise Senior Living
Music therapy is a universal language and our most eff ective resident engagement activity. While our residents enjoy live musical performances, they are especially engaged when they can actively participate, such as in sing-alongs or drumming circles. Singing exercises the vocal cords and speech processes, while playing instruments elicits range of motion. Hearing familiar tunes allows residents to reminisce and stimulate cognition through recollection. Music engages the mind, body, and spirit.
Kelly Bojorquez, CDAL Executive Director
The Forum at Desert Harbor Five Star Senior Living
Captain's Table is a Brandywine Senior Living signature program where I, as the executive director, have a monthly dinner with fi ve residents. Residents receive a special invitation to enjoy a fi ve-course meal, served by our dining services director. It is always a wonderful experience, allowing myself, as the "Captain," to spend quality time with each resident in a more intimate setting. We all leave feeling connected, by sharing our pasts, learning new things about each other, and forging a lasting familiarity.
Marilyn Goldstein, CDAL Executive Director
Brandywine Living at The Gables Brandywine Living
By building meaningful relationships with our residents, we create a resident- centered program. There isn't one activity that is ever most eff ective. Our residents have rich histories of special interests and talents. Incorporating these allows for moments of fond refl ection, teaching opportunities, vibrant interactions, and truly engaged residents.
Sadi Buzdum, CDAL Executive Director Brook Gardens Place Enlivant
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