Activity Director Class
Two main theories of aging - *answers *Biological and psychological
activity theory - *answers *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.. - *answers *learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men -
*answers *false
Icebreakers are used to.. - *answers *get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - *answers *you should describe what is
happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - *answers *false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - *answers *false
the best reason for offering activities is to - *answers *improve a residents quality of life
the activity program must provide - *answers *activities which make maximum use of
each person's capabilities
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - *answers *1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - *answers *true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
*answers *false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - *answers *true
Expressive activities - *answers *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 - *answers *true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - *answers *false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - *answers
*true
, Activity Director Class
when planning an activity programs the director should - *answers *develop department
goals and steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - *answers *true
planning is the most important part of a successful activity - *answers *true
first and foremost, activities should - *answers *be meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - *answers *physical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - *answers *false
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
*answers *NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - *answers *national association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - *answers *school
church
why does the AD need a support system - *answers *burnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - *answers *involve in
the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to
stage four - *answers *malorientation
time confusion
repetitive movement
vegetation
validation therapy - *answers *The caregiver accepts values and beliefs of the resident
with dementia, even though they may differ from reality
reality orientation - *answers *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 - *answers *false
does NAAP have a code of ethics - *answers *yes
Two main theories of aging - *answers *Biological and psychological
activity theory - *answers *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.. - *answers *learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men -
*answers *false
Icebreakers are used to.. - *answers *get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - *answers *you should describe what is
happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - *answers *false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - *answers *false
the best reason for offering activities is to - *answers *improve a residents quality of life
the activity program must provide - *answers *activities which make maximum use of
each person's capabilities
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - *answers *1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - *answers *true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
*answers *false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - *answers *true
Expressive activities - *answers *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 - *answers *true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - *answers *false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - *answers
*true
, Activity Director Class
when planning an activity programs the director should - *answers *develop department
goals and steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - *answers *true
planning is the most important part of a successful activity - *answers *true
first and foremost, activities should - *answers *be meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - *answers *physical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - *answers *false
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
*answers *NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - *answers *national association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - *answers *school
church
why does the AD need a support system - *answers *burnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - *answers *involve in
the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to
stage four - *answers *malorientation
time confusion
repetitive movement
vegetation
validation therapy - *answers *The caregiver accepts values and beliefs of the resident
with dementia, even though they may differ from reality
reality orientation - *answers *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 - *answers *false
does NAAP have a code of ethics - *answers *yes
