Activity Director Products
We carry only products that have been activity tested in actual nursing home settings. Activity budgets are kept in mind when pricing our products. Since we still work in nursing home settings, we are very aware of budget needs. Our most popular products are shown below.
TO ORDER THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS PLEASE GO TO THE PLACE ORDER PAGE
FUNNY FASHION SHOW SCRIPT WITH IDEAS (6 pages) - $3.00
These fashions are eye catching and just plain funny! Use this 4 page script to host a Funny Fashion Show at your facility. Two additional pages are full of additional ideas that you can use to personalize your show.
Example of a Checked Suit:
CHECK SUIT – Clothing is a suit with cancelled checks pinned all over it. A hat and handbag also should have cancelled checks.
THE SAYING BOOK - $10.00
100’S of sayings & poems are to be used along with a plastic bag full of candy or other items. The saying or poem is printed onto colored paper or card stock paper and attached to the bag.
Marketing can be a costly adventure. Take these can be used when out marketing your facility. Give these out for various holidays to get people laughing and break the ice when trying to “sell” your facility. Be remembered for something fun.
Employees and Volunteers enjoy the recognition of their hard work when you use this creative way to thank them. Retention of employees & volunteers is directly related to making them “feel” a valued member of your team.
Candy and candy bars are recognized by all. Attach a catchy fun poem or saying to a candy bar and hand them out at your next employee meeting to those that attend. These inexpensive touches can bring a smile (at the silly saying) and may make the extra difference. Hand these out when visiting discharge planners at local hospitals. A small remembered treat.
ACTIVITIES ON WHEELS BOOK - $10.00
The Activity Cart Program for Nursing Facilities. Every activity director uses a cart in many ways. This book is dedicated to the art of the stocked activity cart.
A variety of uses are provided with practical tips and ideas. It makes sense to be organized and prepared when your time is limited. When your activity cart is stocked you have your supplies at your fingertips. In addition, you are marketing your department to all staff members and those who see you pushing your stocked cart.
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS BOOK with CD - $12.50
This book is a template of many possible jobs that a volunteer could do at your facility. Volunteer Job Descriptions can be used to enhance your resident activity program. Use the CD to personalize the job descriptions and contact information for the book. Add additional job descriptions or take away those that you will not use.
Place Volunteer Job Description books around in your facility where potential volunteers will see them. Front lobby and reception desk areas are usual areas. Take Volunteer Job Description books to local doctor’s offices to be placed in their waiting rooms. Hand out to local churches to be placed in approved location or given to their volunteer outreach committee. Local school leaders will also be able to plan more trips to your facility once they get ideas from your book. Use your imagination and think about where to place your book. Great resource tool for activity professionals!
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Songs of Faith is . . .- for people who preferlight-weight, large-print books-anywhere, anytime
- for musicians who need the lower keys, guitar chords, and large print
- a choral/piano recording of 25 favorite hymns and gospels songs, presented in lower keys and at tempos suitable for listening and for singing along
- for sing-alongs, choral groups, chapel services, car and bus trips, private meditation, piano, keyboard, and guitar lessons, Sunday School classes, and senior adult fellowships
- a large-print supplement to your hymnbooks
- for intergenerational music programs - for children and youth and adults of all ages
- for older adults in home-care, retirement communities, senior community centers, assisted-living homes, nursing facilities, Alzheimer's care, hospice, hospitals, and adult care centers
- for Reminiscence Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Music Therapy sessions
SONGS OF FAITHMelody Edition $9.95
- A selection of 86 favorite hymns and gospel songs for all year and representing all Christian traditions
- Lower keys
- Large print melody line with large-print text
- Guitar chords with chord index on last page
- Scripture readings
- Light weight (14.5 ounces), easy to hold
- Uncluttered 9 x 12 pages, durable paper, 96 pages
- Plastic-covered spiral binding with coated covers
- References to the sing-along CD appear throughout the book
SONGS OF FAITH Words Edition $3.95 per book
- A selection of 25 songs of the 86 favorite hymns and gospel songs found in the Melody and Accompaniment editions
- Companion book to the sing-along compact disk
- Extra-large print text
- Scripture readings
- Light weight (4 ounces), easy to hold
- Uncluttered 8 1/2 x 11 pages, durable paper, 32 pages
- Coated cover
SONGS OF FAITH CD - Sing-along recording (25 songs) $15.00 - A selection of 25 hymns and gospel songs found in all three editions
of the Songs of Faith hymnbooks. - Lower keys and tempos suitable for group singing and for listening.
- Enjoy the rich, clear choral sound of Baylor Chamber Singers, directed
by Dr. Donald Bailey with . . . - Internationally known pianist and composer, Kurt Kaiser, at the piano.
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LAVENDER ESSENTIAL FRAGRANCE OIL - $3.50Special - 3 Bottles for $10.00
Each bottle contains 1 fluid ounce (30ml) of fragrance and
is 3.25" high.
***Try using Lavender fragrance oils on your residents that suffer from sun downing tendencies. Also try it on those who suffer from insomnia, agitation and general restlessness.
***This fragrance oil has been used with many residents in small groups by using a spray bottle and spraying into the area that the small group is being held. Typically Lavender is used in the afternoon and evening since it calms.
***Try with a resident that is upset about taking a bath / shower. Use in the actual shower room as well as the residents room before shower.
Ways to use Fragrance Essential Oils
Inhalation Technique
Place 1 – 3 drops of fragrance oil on a tissue, cotton ball or small strip of fabric. Hold this close to your face and inhale. You can also attach it to a ceiling fan or air vent.
Room Spray
Place 10 – 15 drops of fragrance oil with 1 ounce of water into a small spray bottle. Shake well and spray in room as desired.
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VIDEO RESPITE DVD'S - CAREGIVERS RESOURCE
Gonna Do a Little Music DVD $59.95
While playing the guitar and Autoharp, Marianne engages the viewer as she sings familiar songs and discusses memories such as music lessons, family gatherings, and childhood friends.
Approximate Length 59 minutes.
Ladies…Let’s Chat DVD $55.50
Diane chats about warm topics from family gatherings and meal preparations to dressing up with hats and courtship days. She enjoys a visit from her two grand-children.
Songs Include: “Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet,” “Over The River and Through The Woods,” “Eency Weency Spider,” “Mary had A Little Lamb,” “Hickory Dickory Dock,” “Old MacDonald”
Approximate Length 40 minutes.
Lunchbreak With Tony DVD $49.95
A visit with Tony on his work break is ideal for men. Subjects include work days, jobs, work companions, baseball, first cars and first loves. Tony’s cuddly dog, Sparky, joins him for a visit.
Songs Include: “Take Me Out To The Ballgame,” “I’ve Been Working On The Railroad” and “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”
Approximate Length 25 minutes.
Remembering When...DVD $35.00
Songs and memories of "school days" and routines such as reciting the Pledge of Allegience. Includes memories of city and country life as well as a brief recollection of the Roaring Twenties. A cute Toddler named Kyle visits.
Songs Include: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” and “Hello My Baby”
Approximate Length 25 minutes
A Yankee Doodle Dandy Time DVD $52.50
Becky recalls and prepares for a Fourth of July celebration. Memories about the American flag, marching bands and parades. Even Becky’s cat joins in on the patriotic visit.
Songs Include: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again,” “It’s A Grand Old Flag,” “Yankee Doodle” and “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”
Approximate Length 30 minutes
Sharing Christmas Cheer DVD $57.75
Viewers will enjoy memories of the special Christmas season as George discusses the traditions of Christmas trees, gifts and stockings. Many familiar carols are beautifully sung.
Songs Include: “Jingle Bells,” “Up On The House-Top,” “Old St. Nick,” “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night” and “The Night Before Christmas”
Approximate Length 45 minutes
SharingFavorite Things DVD $52.50
Joyce discusses pleasant memories of growing up, including hometowns and parents. She shares a visit with a darling one-year-old child and even a lively dog.
Songs Include: “Happy Birthday,” “By the Light of the Silvery Moon,” “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” and “Daisy”
Approximate Length 38 minutes
Favorite Canadian Memories DVD $57.75
Dawn, her baby, and others share early memories of growing up in Canada. Stories of important Canadian events such as Expo ’67 and hockey night are remembered. There’s a visit from Dawn’s brother dressed in his hockey uniform.
Songs Include: “London Bridge,” “Frere Jacques,” and “Rock-a-Bye Baby,” “O, Canada,” and “When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin’ Along”
Approximate Length 35 minutes
Movement, Music & Memories DVD $57.75
While sharing stories and songs, Cathy encourages viewers to move, walk and march along with favorite songs. There’s a visit from a boy playing kickball and a fluffy lamb.
Songs Include: “Ring Around the Rosie,” “In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree,” “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” “My Grandfather’s Clock,” and “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles”
Approximate Length 45 minutes
A Kibitz With David DVD $52.50
While sharing stories and songs, Cathy encourages viewers to move, walk and march along with favorite songs. There’s a visit from a boy playing kickball and a fluffy lamb.
Songs Include: “S'vivon,” “Tum Balaliaka,” “Dayeenu,” and “Hava Nagiiah”
Approximate Length 59 minutes
Celebrating African American Culture DVD $52.50
Tailored for African-Americans, this video looks back on celebrations, church picnics and warm family gatherings. All this is highlighted by good old home cooking and familiar, traditional songs.
Songs Include: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” “Amazing Grace” and “Lift Every Voice And Sing”
Approximate Length 46 minutes
A Visit With Maria DVD $52.50
In Spanish, Maria invites viewers to sing along with old favorite songs relating to childhood memories, friends, parents and fun-filled festivals. Includes light hand and arm excercises.
Songs Include: “La Cocaracha,” “Alla En Rancho Grande,” and “Cielito Lindo”
Approximate Length 39 minutes
Those Good Ole School Days DVD $52.50
In this video, the viewer will be reminded of five-mile hikes to school, games, trips to the candy store, and even spoonfuls of castor oil. And with the help of an energetic, fun host, viewers fondly relive and even laugh at some of the trips down memory lane.
Songs Include: “School Days,” “She’ll be Comin’ Around the Mountain,” and “The Bus Song”
Approximate Length 50 minutes
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Fruits & Nut Felt Set - $8.00
These felts are life size with beautiful colors. Great to use in Room Visits or for Small Groups.
Both felt sets come printed on thick white felt. Use sharp scissors to cut out shapes
See activity ideas below.
Vegetable Felt Set - $8.00
True to life vegetable size felts. Bright, brilliant colors. These are a great addition to your dementia group programs.
$avings Idea Make your own felt board. Use felt or flannel to cover thick cardboard. Glue down the felt or flannel onto cardboard using hot glue gun.
Group Activity Ideas
Ask what is put into a fruit salad.
Ask what is put into vegetable soup.
Ask what we should plant in our garden.
Ask what we should cook for dinner.
When resident gives and answer, place the fruit or vegetable felt onto the felt board.
This has been a huge success in many facilities!
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The Activity Companion™
A sensory table cover designed to help those with Alzheimers' & Dementia.
The Activity Companion™has been designed with the assistance of nursing staff to provide a means of therapy in domestic, hospital and nursing home environments.
The Activity Companion™helps reduce:*boredom, loneliness & frustration
(particularly with "sundowner-syndrome")
All Activity Companions™ feature velcro straps that make it easy to fit over a day or bed table.
Underside of table showing velcro strapping for Springtime, Highlander and My Horse designs
Each Activity Companion™ consists of a range of tactile activities; pockets, belts, buckles, zippers, and includes a pair of gloves.
You can easily personalise your Activity Companion™ by placing personal belongings or photographs in the pockets.
MY HORSE Activity Companions™ $95.00
MY HORSE was named for Freddie, a resident who was very disruptive and difficult to understand. When placed onto his table he put his head on the horse and with tears in his eyes he said quite clearly "My Horse" and so it will always remain My Horse in memory of Freddie.
SPRINGTIME Activity Companions™ $95.00
This is
SPRINGTIMEand was designed with ladies in mind. It is made of cotton for easy laundering, featuring a soft wool tassel made from pure Australian Merino wool, zippers, belt and buckle and the main feature is the pockets. Gloves are supplied for the pockets. There is something very comforting about pulling on a glove, maybe it is the same feeling of comfort one feels when someone holds our hand.
HIGHLANDER Activity Companions™ $95.00
HIGHLANDER was originally designed for Rae because of his families Scottish background and he loved it, especially the metal rings, maybe the sound of the metal reminded him of his workshop in which he spent many hours before his illness, restoring an old Vulcan Truck. Once again the pockets are the important feature and Gardening gloves are included
THE WORK BENCH Activity Companions™ $185.00
The Work BenchThis product is designed to be used under supervision.
The Work Bench cover measures 113cms x 113cms and fits a table 90cms x 90cms.
Secure to the table legs with ties stitched on each corner.
Suitable for 4 patients Red Vinyl has webbing with metal D rings and tape measure in inched all securely stitched.
Each pocket made of Shade Cloth contains a piece of soft maple wood, sand paper, soft cloth and gloves.
ROSE COTTAGE Activity Companions™ $185.00
Rose CottageRose Cottage measures 90cm x 90 cm (36 x 36 ins) and is secured to a table by adjusting the elastic and tying the corner straps to the table legs.
Suitable for 4 patients.
The large pocket in the centre contains 4 pairs of white gloves.
Touch and Feel components.
Zippers & Metal rings
All securely sewn
Try to recapture the feeling of companionship felt by our residents when they would entertain family and friends by playing cards or board games around a table.
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