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Great
Sites for Activity Directors, Those Who Work with Elders,
and Anyone who Loves an Elder to Visit:
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Anthony’s
Song
Providing books,
CDs, videos, resources and free goodies for activity directors
and caregivers of older adults. A place where baby boomers can
find the music you remember sung in the tradition of the great
singers.
Activityconnection.com
ActivityDirector.com
A large and useful
site with a comprehensive links page.
Activity
Professionals Online
An excellent site
- definitely worth visiting!
Care4elders.com
Eymann Publications,
Inc publishes newsletters specializing in
geriatric caregiving and issues of aging.
Dhspecial
Services
A site offering
a variety of information for the activity professional- Links
of interest, recommended reading, certification information, printable
inservice pages and a free job board.
Hugs
4 Health
Working to raise
awareness and enhance the quality of life
for elders living in senior care and residential facilities
through hugs, friendship and volunteer support.
My
Cozy Cottage
It
takes both sun and rain to create the rainbow.
SeniorAct.com
CashForCDs.com
Get Cash For Your
Used CDs and DVDs! Sell those dust gathering CDs and DVDs you
don't listen to or watch anymore. Free quote, post-paid mailer
and fast payment.
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Creative
Arts Therapy Links:
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Survivors
Art Foundation
Healing through
Art... Art through Healing
Dedicated to encourage healing through the arts, Survivors Art
Foundation is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization committed
to empowering trauma survivors with effective outlets via internet
art gallery, outreach programs, national exhibitions, publications
and development of employment skills.
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Exercise
and Fitness for Seniors:
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Dynamic
Movement Products
Our dance, exercise,
movement and physical therapy equipment is made from the highest
quality stretch band fabrics to promote physical strength and
flexibility, body awareness, creativity, group cooperation and
team building. After playing and moving in our products you
will feel more energized, alert yet calm, and deeply satisfied.
Enhanced
Moments
Nationally recognized
writer and speaker on the subject of dementia.
Journal
Keepers
Journalkeepers
is the source for creative journals for the young and the
young at heart. We offer creative journaling products with
a message. Our goal is to facilitate the power of healing,
to foster communication, intergenerational understanding and
acceptance, and to promote positive self esteem.
The
Family of Light Healing Centre
An
international mobile healing & educational centre, offering
aromatheraphy ,channeling, massage reiki, stone
medicine, sound healing, spiritual healing, and more.
The
Eden Alternative
The Eden Alternative
creates habitats for people who live and work in long term care
facilities-
a fascinating site and philosophy!
Enhanced
Healing Through Music
Relaxation music, positive affirmations and online counseling
for reducing stress and anxiety, promoting health, wellness
and healing and improving self-esteem.
Music
Therapy and The Power of Music
Examines the power of using popular music, something people
already listen to, as a way for people to express their feelings.
Includes examples of therapeutic messages in popular music as
well as original music by Freudian Slip, therapeutic rock band.
Jim
Oliver Healing Music
Recordings featured
on this web-site are the result of nearly two decades of researching
the most nurturing and healing qualities of music by Emmy Award
winner Jim Oliver. Jim's formal music study is evident in these
orchestrated musical works. Jim has studied music since age five
including classical organ, composition and orchestration at Hartt
College of Music, West Hartford, Connecticut.
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Christian
Music & Gospel Music Sites:
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Mike
Abernathy Music
Mike Abernathy Sr.
has performed gospel music for over 25 years with The Richmond
Quartet, The Gospel Conquerors, and Solid Foundation Ministries.
For the past eight years, he had been doing solo ministry, until
serious illness forced him off the road for almost three years.
The Lord has again opened the door and he is walking through to
go as far as the Lord will allow. Mike has performed in concerts
with The Oak Ridge Boys, The Stamps, The Cathedral Quartet, The
Goodmans, Perfect Heart, and others. His goal is not to be an
entertainer, but to be a blessing to all he sings to.
Vern
Jackson Music
A featured vocalist
on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Vern Jackson's web-site is
an excellent resource for beloved popular and gospel music. Be
sure to check out the page entitled "Vern's Albums" where you
will find an extensive list of Vern's wonderful recordings.
Jake
Keasling
Jake Keasling has
been playing Southern Gospel music for almost 30 years. He took
his first piano lesson when he was 8 years old, and performed
in public for the first time at the age of 10. He has played for
several quartets and has traveled all over the Eastern U.S. He
has been performing solo for the last 10 years. He currently performs
with a back up singer, Howard Bowers, and sequences most of his
own music. He records exclusively at Brickhouse Recording and
has had one national release on Rejoice Records. This talented
singer/songwriter/pianist is available for church services, benefits,
fundraisers, indoor/outdoor festivals, and weddings. He also makes
custom, made to order, Southern Gospel soundtracks for individuals
when his time allows.
Men
of Faith
Performing Old Time
Gospel and Original Christian Music in the Southeast Georgia Area.
Bratton
Specialties
Pastor Bratton's
wonderful site focusing on hospital visitation and children's
ministry. Don't miss their delightful selection of "Christian
Teddy Bears!"
Howard
Family Ministry Network
The Howard Family
Ministry Christian Network is a Christian Ministry Network. This
interesting, uplifitning, and useful site includes: news, weather,
sports, network search, websearch, chat, and lifestyles pages.
Philadelphia's
Ultimate Midi Homeplace
An Oldies Midi site
which is well stocked with delightful old music.
Serenity,
Music to Awaken the Heart
The serenity web-site
features many wonderful artists whose recordings and materials
will help you explore the spiritual and healing aspect of music.
SelfGrowth.com
SelfGrowth.com
is the most complete guide to information about Self -Improvement,
Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed
to be an organized directory, with articles and references to
thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.
Relationship
Book Entitled I'm Sorry
A
relationship book that speaks to how subtle hurt in a relationship
wounds the soul as much as abuse and addresses how one can repair
hurt by his or her ability to show love, respect, and honesty.
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Recreational
Therapy Links:
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Therapeutic
Recreation Directory
ATR Directory resources
include a job bulletin for recreation therapists and activity
directors, hundreds of activity/treatment ideas, an archive of
recreation therapy history, and much more.
Alternative
Solutions
An Activity and Social
Service Web Site providing Alzheimer's and dementia information,
care plans, resource books, calendars, dates to remember, pet
therapy, hundreds of useful and informative links, entertainers
lists, horticulture therapy information and program ideas, intergenerational
programs, and much more!
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Rehabilitation
and Disability Sites:
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Alternative
Solutions in Long Term Care
Alternative Solutions
in Long Term Care provide resources and services for Health Care
Professionals and Care Givers. Our team consists of Activity Professionals,
Nurses and Social Workers and we provide consultation services
to long term care facilities.
