National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)

06/23/2026

Check out the latest blog article from NAAP Contributor, Carmen Bowman:

CMS Tag F741 Non-pharmacological Approaches – Adjusting environment to be more homelike: De-emphasizing the institutional character of the setting Blog CMS Tag 741 includes a long list of examples of individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to help meet behavioral health needs. We will be re...

06/23/2026

Are you registered for this week's FREE LIVE Webinar? You can do that here: https://naap.info/education/live-webinars/

06/22/2026

Check out the latest article from NAAP Council Member, Tim Anderson in the Rhode Island Medical Journal.

06/22/2026

Looking for men's programming ideas this summer?

Start by thinking about past interests, routines, and responsibilities. Many men spent years building, fixing, fishing, coaching, camping, maintaining, and leading. The most successful programs often tap into those experiences instead of focusing solely on entertainment.

Swipe through for 6 summer program ideas you can easily adapt for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care.

Which one would work best in your community?

06/19/2026

Resident Rights month will be here before you know it. How do you plan to honor?

Consumer Voice works to empower long-term care residents, their families, and advocates in the pursuit of quality care and services, quality of life, and protection of rights

06/16/2026

Check out Seniors Taking Action's press release on our LinkedIn.

Check out Seinors Taking Action, Empowering Senior Voices. This organization helps seniors stay informed, engaged, and empowered.

06/15/2026

What is one responsibility your residents have in your community?

Not an activity. Not a program. A responsibility.

Maybe they water the plants, maybe they welcome new residents, or maybe they help set up for programs.

Purpose often comes from feeling needed.
👇 What role do your residents play in your community?

06/12/2026

Thank you to NAAP Council Member Jeffrey Harley for sharing his thoughts on how honoring Juneteenth can create meaningful experiences.

Juneteenth Is More Than a Holiday—It's an Opportunity for Connection As Activity Professionals, we spend much of our careers creating opportunities for residents to connect—with one another, with their communities, and with their own life stories. Every holiday and observance on our calendar pre...

06/09/2026

Are you registered for our Wednesday FREE Webinar? You can do that here: https://naap.info/education/live-webinars/

06/08/2026

One of the easiest ways to increase outdoor engagement this summer is to be ready when the opportunity presents itself.

A Patio Ready Bin keeps everything you need for meaningful outdoor programming right by the door. No hunting for supplies. No spending 20 minutes gathering materials. Just grab the bin and go.

Inside ours, you'll find conversation starters, hydration supplies, sensory items, simple games, movement tools, and a few surprises that help turn "let's go outside" into actual engagement.

What would you add to your Patio Ready Bin?