b'R E S I D E N T A C T I V I T I E SUpon admission, the Activities Team evaluates each resident to discover special interests and plan opportunities to enhance quality of life through meaningful, familiar and enjoyable activities. The team is under the direction of Jean Stroud, ADC, director of life enrichment, and consists of 10 part- and full-time activity assistants. Activities address the cognitive, spiritual, creative, social and physical interests of residents and are customized to suit each resident. The Social Services Department, headed byBecause of the pandemic and new strict Doris Glover, BSW, and supported by JennaDepartment of Health and CDC guidelines, Tiberi, LSW, provides guidance and supportivethe Activities Team had to completely services to residents and families throughoutrevamp the way activities are conducted. the admissions application and on-siteGroup activities are now allowed but only in admissions processes. Our social workerslimited numbers as social distancing must conduct thorough psychosocial evaluationsbe maintained. The Activities Team also for residents with consideration for theirconducts hallway activities with residents emotional, cognitive, spiritual and socialin the doorways of their rooms and makes needs to ensure their best quality of life. one-on-one visits. They use every kind of social media available so residents can visit The social workers regularly collaborate withwith their loved ones virtually if desired.our psychologist and provide counseling to residents and their family members, facilitate problem-solving, and aid in residents adjustments to either a short-term rehabilitation stay or a long-term move to the nursing home environment. Thorough discharge planning, which emphasizes autonomy and home safety, is also a key function of the social work team.S O C I A L S E R V I C E S8'