The Art of Life Enrichment

This Coursebook serves as a valuable resource for both clinical and non-clinical staff.  It is designed around the Social Model of Care and emphasizes person-centered engagement, wellbeing, and quality of life.   This content guides an interdisciplinary team to provide individualized care that meets the needs and preferences of the person. 

While this coursebook is the foundation for the certification classes, it is a useful resource for the activity and life enrichment department.  Content includes:

• Standards, Regulations and Survey Process
• Communication Strategies for the Activity Professional
• Aging through the Lifespan
• Cognitive and Behavioral Health
• Documentation Skills for the Activity Professional
• Person Centered Engagement
• The Activity Manager/Leader
• Planning and Organizing
• Staffing and Staff Development
• Staff Engagement
• Program and Staff Evaluation     

These topics align with CMS F-Tags and competencies needed for assessment, care planning, documentation, psychosocial wellbeing, and quality improvement in long-term care settings.  It emphasizes moving beyond “activities” to creating individualized opportunities for purpose, autonomy, identity, and wellbeing.