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Activity Director Class Exam Questions and Answers.two main theories of aging Answer- Biological and psychological
activity theory Answer- Most older persons are happy when active.
Seniors do the same activities as they did in their middle years.
Seniors rust out before they wear out
most older adults can.. Answer- learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men Answer- false
Icebreakers are used to.. Answer- get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons Answer- you should describe what is happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older Answer- false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home Answer- false
the best reason for offering activities is to Answer- improve a residents quality of life
the activity program must provide Answer- activities which make maximum use of each person's capabilities
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in Answer- 1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate Answer- true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life Answer- false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them Answer- true
Expressive activities Answer- exercise to music dance music drama and art
painting, ceramics, and plaster of Paris emphasis on individuality and communication
characteristics of depression are anger and pessimism Answer- true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others Answer- false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department Answer- true
when planning an activity programs the director should Answer- develop department goals and steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity Answer- true
planning is the most important part of a successful activity Answer- true
first and foremost, activities should Answer- be meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality Answer- physical emotional mental social spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally Answer- false
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified Answer- NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for Answer- national association of Activities professionals
list two community resources Answer- school church
why does the AD need a support system Answer- burnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other Answer- involve in the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to stage four Answer- malorientation time confusion repetitive movement vegetation
validation therapy Answer- The caregiver accepts values and beliefs of the resident with
dementia, even though they may differ from reality
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