Happy National Activity Professionals Week: Honoring our dedicated LEDs

They’re called the life of the party, and they truly are, whipping up excitement over anything from a yoga workout to an evening of karaoke. To their residents and team members, our Life Enrichment Directors represent something very important; they are the fun-makers of their community.

Life Enrichment Directors, by nature, are extremely adaptable people. As if by magic, they can transform crepe paper into a tree and will demonstrate the latest line dance at the drop of the hat. Happy Hour is their favorite hour – themed, even better. Our LEDs are connected; they have the Cappuccino Man on speed dial, and they can turn around an ice cream social in a matter of hours.

Most importantly they specialize in engaging with people, in getting to know the residents they serve, learning what they like and designing meaningful experiences that create smiles. They give their time, effort and energy to pave a path to happiness and it is not forged lightly.

Everything is done with purpose.

In creating the engaging activities our residents enjoy, our LEDs align closely with our wellness teams to bring vibrant experiences and events tailored to the wants and needs of the seniors they serve. When exploring programming for our residents, the LED researches the benefits to health and wellness. LEDs collaborate with the culinary team to discover healthy, good-tasting foods for our themed Family Nights, and encourage demonstrations that give residents ideas on how they can make their own delicious dishes.

Our American House Life Enrichment team ensures there’s never a dull moment. They bring the light, the warmth and the most genuine smiles. To each and every one of you, know that everything you do makes us all better, and your efforts are appreciated, today and always!

Happy National Activity Professionals Week! 

Meet Daisy, the namesake of our “Daisy Award” which is given annually to honor a Life Enrichment Director who leads with heart, inspires engagement and makes their community brighter every day. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn to see the exciting things our residents are doing in our American House communities.

We all have a story. A story that taught us something, changed us and helped define who we are. At American House, your next chapter is waiting to be written. We’re here to help you write it. Your way.