A library for Activity Directors, Recreational Therapy Professionals and Senior Caregivers.
Hand-picked tools, professional associations, certification bodies, and guides to help you plan meaningful programming, verify partners, and grow your career.
The Senior Living & Care Spectrum
A simple visual guide to aging at home, senior centers and adult day programs, independent and active senior living, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing, and the growing CCRC/Life Plan Community model.
ExternalActivity Connection
The most recognized subscription resource for activity directors. Thousands of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care professionals use it for calendars, activities, and programming.
Explore activities
ExternalNational Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)
The largest national professional association for activity professionals. Conferences, education, certification, a member marketplace, and national exposure.
Visit NAAP
ExternalActivity Directors Pay Activity Directors (ADPAD)
A rapidly growing peer-to-peer marketplace where activity directors buy PowerPoints, games, exercise programs, memory care activities, calendars, and printables.
Browse the marketplace
ExternalSenior Living Media – Activity Assistant
Thousands of activity ideas, printable games, activities, resources, and decorations designed to make a resident activity professional's job easier.
Find activity ideas
ExternalRe-Creative Resources
One of the oldest activity director resources. Strong management content, recreation programming, in-service materials, and training tools.
Browse resources
ExternalAmerican Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
The professional organization for board-certified music therapists. Conferences, CEUs, publications, a national directory, and a job board.
Learn about music therapy
ExternalAmerican Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
The leading professional organization for recreational therapists. Advocacy, education, and resources for the profession.
Visit ATRA
ExternalRec Therapy Today / RT/TR Directory
A large resource hub for recreational therapists with jobs, continuing education, a professional directory, and career connection tools.
Explore RT resources
ExternalNational Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)
The largest certification body for activity and life enrichment professionals. Evidence-based certification, courses, and leadership advancement.
Get certified
ExternalFlorida Health Care Activity Association (FHCAA)
Florida-focused activity and life enrichment training, education, and professional development for senior care professionals.
View Florida training
ExternalBackground Checks — SentryLink
Employment and volunteer background screening trusted by care organizations. Verify performers, volunteers, and program partners before they enter a community.
Run a screening
ExternalArtAge Senior Theatre Catalog
Download the current ArtAge catalog of plays, musicals, monologues, and activity resources written specifically for older performers and audiences.
Download the catalog
On siteFamilies Can Sponsor Entertainment Events
Honor a loved one or celebrate a milestone by funding live music, holiday parties, or wellness experiences for an entire senior community.
Learn how to sponsor
ExternalPinterest — Personal Music Boards
Curated inspiration for building personal, resident-specific music experiences — a starting point for activity directors and family caregivers.
Open on Pinterest
ExternalSenior Living Smart
Marketing, education, and industry insights for senior living operators, plus practical resources for families researching community options.
Visit the site
On siteBillboard Greatest of All Time — Top 100
Billboard's definitive Hot 100 greatest songs of all time, curated for community screenings, sing-alongs, and reminiscence activities.
Explore the greatest hits
ExternalHarvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR)
Lifelong learning opportunities and courses designed for active, intellectually curious older adults.
Explore Harvard HILR Courses
ExternalAARP
Information, tools and resources for older adults and families, including health, money, work, caregiving, travel, technology and lifelong learning.
Explore AARP Resources