Linda Redhead, MS, ACC, EDU is the Owner of Activity Advisor. She graduated from the ‘School of Visual Arts’ with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration and Art Therapy. Linda is also a ‘College of New Rochelle’ graduate with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy.

Linda has worked with many different populations but eventually found her passion for working with the elderly. She became an NCCAP Certified Activity Consultant with a Specialization in Education and has over 39 years of activity experience in long-term care. 

As an Instructor for the ‘Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals’, she was awarded the Mepap Instructor of the Year for 2013. For many years she has volunteered for the ‘National Certification Council for Activity Professionals’ in the capacity of past New York State Representative, past Board Member for Special Projects, past Chairperson for Special Projects, Vice President and is currently serving as NCCAP President.

As a Licensed Instructor, she is qualified to deliver the standardized curriculum for Activity Director Certification (ADC).

For over 30 years, NCCAP certification has been accepted for meeting the highest standard of CMS F680 and is the only certification accepted by NAAP for meeting the Professional Standards of Practice to be an Activity Professional.

The standardized curriculum is infused with the person-centered principles of the Pioneer Network as well as the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. It is reviewed and updated regularly by an independent Clinical and Curriculum Advisory Board of geriatric experts and long-term care practitioners.

Like all Allied Healthcare credentials, NCCAP certification is based on a formal course of study, the standardized curriculum, and an independent final exam. NCCAP certification ensures you are competent to deliver person-centered care and life-enriching activity programs to enhance physical, cognitive and psychosocial well-being.