Living 50 Plus 2021

SHORT TERM
REHABILITATION
• State-of-the-art Rehabilitation Facilities
• Cardio-Pulmonary Procedure Recovery
• Orthopedic Surgery Recovery
• Post-Stroke /Neurological Recovery
• Dysphagia Therapy
• Wound Care
• New Private Rooms with Private Baths
• Private Dining Rooms
LONG TERM CARE
• Health Monitoring and Medication Management
• Physical, Occupational, Speech, and
Restorative Therapies
• Nutrition Monitoring and Management
• Activities/Social Programming
• Five Star Rating by CMS
2470 US Highway 41 North | Fort Valley, GA 31030
6 miles north of Perry on US Hwy 41 near GA 96
Proudly Caring for Seniors in Middle
Georgia for more than 80 Years!
478.987.1239
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Activity Director Improves Lives
Generally, most facilities have an Activity Director that works
closely with the nursing team and medical support staff. The Activities
Director is in charge of developing and managing all social aspects of
the long term and post-acute care residents.
At Church Home, we’re devoted to giving our residents engaging
experiences to provide,them a healthy and fulfilling days during their
stay with us. Life enrichment and activities are the cornerstone of
how we support and keep our residents active.
As such, we have a dedicated Activity Director who creatively
develops and coordinates a weekly program. We offer an array of
daily activities unique to residents’ interests and physical abilities. Not
only do we enjoy monthly celebration such as a birthday, but we also
focus on keeping everyone socially, mentally, and physically engaged.
How Does the Activity Director Serve the Residents?
Our Activities Director recognizes that not all residents are alike.
Thereby, there is an emphasis on a diversity of activities.
Activity programming is managed with careful coordination with
our care team, to design activities that align with residents’ unique
needs to provide maximum benefits.
Essentially, the director performs the following role.
• Gathers information from residents or their relatives about their
interests to design the most appropriate activities.
• Works with residents’ care team to establish the most appropriate
activities based on their health conditions.
• Interacts with residents and adjust the activities as their interest
or capabilities
change.
• Establishes a schedule to offer a variety of activities. For example,
game day,
gardening, cookouts, art appreciation, daytrips and more.
• Organizes residents’ birthday parties and other important
celebrations.
• Coordinates all social activities to promote inclusion.
• Plan, implement and evaluate an ongoing activity program.
The Activity Director assures residents are kept safe during
activities. The Activity Director assists the direct care staff in keeping
the residents involved socially, cognitively, and recreationally.
Types of Activities
At Church Home we offer an assortment of activities that engages
our residents. These programing events provide both psychological
and physical benefits. Some of the most popular activities include:
• Art and crafts
• Bible study
• Birthday parties
• Board games and puzzles
• Exercise classes, e.g., chairobics, mobility exercise
• Day trips
• Music appreciation and engagement
• Traditional favorites like bingo, dominoes, checkers, and card
games
The social calendar is regularly filled with diverse set of activities
and life enrichment programs. These evolve as new residents come
with unique preferences and new interest are expressed. We strive
to create programs to revolved around the wants and needs of the
residents.
The Activity Director assists the direct care staff in keeping the
residents involved socially, cognitively, and recreationally. At Church
Home we know the importance of this role for
they are an integral part of our care team.
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