National Activity Professionals' Week January 19th-24th, 2003

Sunday, January 19th through Saturday, January 24th, 2003 will celebrate a special week for a very special group of people,the nation's Activity PRofessionals. These are dedicated women and men who help to enrich the daily lives of older adults in long term care facilities, retirement homes, day programs and senior centers.

Activity Professionals provide a variety of programming related to community involvement, mental stimulation, community service, physical well being and all types of activities to maintain normal life pursuits for the elderly. Evry activity is designed to meet the needs of the individual.

January 19th-24th, 2003 is National Activity Professionals' Week: a week intended to make the public more aware of the commitment of these important health care professionals to serveing the needs of senior citizens. For more informaton on how you can assist the Activity Professionals in your neighborhood, contact the activity staff member in your local nursing fcility, retirement community, day program, assisted living or senior center. The North Carolina Activity Prfessional Association and(Your Station)salute activity professionals everywhere.