Speakers etc

Are you looking for a new speaker to talk to your facility? It can be difficult to program for your alert and oriented who want a challenge and to learn new things. Look to your local community college, or senior center. Both may offer continuing education classes from which speakers may be willing to visit your facility. There may be family members or other people already involved with your facility who have an area of expertise and knowledge they may be willing to share, it just takes some investigation.

Conferences

If you get the chance and you are lucky enough to work for an organization that will pay for some continuing education for you, take advantage of a local conference. There is something very energizing about getting together with others and learning new things. Going to a conference and networking with others in your profession is very beneficial. Step outside your zone and go to a session that you know nothing about. You might learn something that you can impliment in your facility and improve your programming.