Motivation for the Motivators! New Movie on You Tube for Activity and Recreation Professionals

Motivating the Motivators: Motivational Quotes for Activity Recreation Professionals, serves as a quick "pick-me-up" for activity and recreation professionals. These dedicated individuals work in long-term care, assisted living, CCRC's, medical day care, rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric facilities, hospitals, and in the community. They are constantly motivating others whether it be the individuals they serve, the staff they work with, management, and others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcMQRfzBX9A&feature=channel_page

New Movie for Recreation and Activity Professionals

The movie is based on the article, "Frustrated, Burnt, Angry and Resentful: A-Z Tips for Recreation and Activity Professionals Who Need a Boost”, written by Kimberly Grandal. Many Activity and Recreation professionals burn out early in their careers. The leisure profession is one that is growing but often times misunderstood, therefore leaving many feeling frustrated, unappreciated, and defeated. Most of you know what I’m talking about! This movie will help you, the Recreation and Activity Professionals, to feel inspired and teach you to have more control over your career. To watch this inspiring movie visit:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1ytoNUdG9Q

Therapeutic Recreation Week

July 12-18, 2009

The National Therapeutic Recreation Society established National Therapeutic Recreation Week in 1984. This special week has been celebrated during the second week of July annually since then. As stated by NTRS, “the purpose of National Therapeutic Recreation Week is to enhance public awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services, and expand recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with disabilities.” NTRS states that, “therapeutic recreation uses treatment, education, and recreation services to help people with illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions to develop and use their leisure in ways that enhance their health, functional abilities, independence, and quality of life.” The following are some great ideas to help you celebrate! If you have any ideas that you would like to share please contact Kim Grandal.

NTRS has downloadable samples such as a press release, letter to the governor and proclamation. Download the TR week samples here.
NTRS 31 Ideas to celebrate
NCTRC 101 Ways of Publicizing and Promoting Recreation Therapy
NCTRC TR Week Flyer
For more great ideas visit http://www.recreativeresources.com/TherapeuticRecreationWeek.htm

July Rec-Room Available

The July Rec-Room e-newsletter is available for download at http://www.recreativeresources.com/newsletter-archives.htm

Last Webinars Until September

Re-Creative Resources Inc. will not be offering any webinars in July or August so register today for these affordable, fun, interactive, informative webinars. Each one is NCCAP approved for 1.5 contact hours. Note: Private in-services and sessions will still be available throughout the summer. The June schedule is as follows:

DECREASING THE BARRIERS TO RECREATION AND ACTIVITY PURSUITS THROUGH ADAPTATION (session overview)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 9:00am-10:30am (EDT) REGISTER NOW

PERSON CENTERED ACTIVITIES: FOR THE GOOD OF THE INDIVIDUAL(session overview)
Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:30pm (EDT) REGISTER NOW

TALKING SHOP: MEN'S PROGRAMMING IDEAS FOR RECREATION PROFESSIONALS (session overview)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:30am (EDT) REGISTER NOW


Individual and group rates are available. Individual registration is just $25 a person, 6-8 people is $160 for the group and 9-12 people is $180 for the group. Other group options may be available and you can request a special day and time for your group. Please contact Kim to discuss all the options.

To learn more about these sessions and others, click here.

FitXpress

Re-Creative Resources Inc. has recently added fitness and exercise for seniors pages to their website, courtesy of Nikki Carrion, MA, co-owner of FitXpress, LLC. Check out these great pages at http://www.recreativeresources.com/ExerciseandFitness.htm

HBO's The Alzheimer's Project

Beginning Sunday, May 10, tune into HBO's "THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT," a groundbreaking documentary series that will change the way America thinks about Alzheimer's disease. This four-part film, airing over three nights exclusively on HBO, gives the public a rare inside look at the faces behind the disease and the forces leading us to find a cure.

Many of the researchers and families featured in the series are part of the Alzheimer's Association community. We applaud their willingness to share detailed information and personal stories in order to further the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Mark your calendar to watch "THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT"

Sunday, May 10 9 p.m. EST
"The Memory Loss Tapes"

Monday, May 11 7:30 p.m. EST
"Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? With Maria Shriver""Momentum in Science, Part 1"

Tuesday, May 12 7 p.m. EST
"Caregivers""Momentum in Science, Part 2"

"THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT" is a presentation of HBO Documentary Films and the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health in association with the Alzheimer's Association, The Fidelity® Charitable Gift Fund and Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® Alzheimer's Initiative.

All films will stream free of charge on www.hbo.com/alzheimers and will be offered for free on multiple platforms by participating television service providers.