Janette Leonidas

Full Time Recreation therapist with over 12 years experience in long term care, dementia and alzheimer's activities. I am also the very proud mother of two young boys, trying to balance life and work. Working with the very old and being a mother of the very young, has been a learning adventure everyday!
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Master s of Education in Therapeutic Recreation Management

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geriatrics, elder care, motherhood, nursing homes, raising toddler boys, knitting, hiking, camping, dementia care, health care, gardening, writing, cooking, camping, family

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Sometimes, the smallest gesture can make the biggest difference.

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  • Gilbert Lake State Park, New York
    10/7/2011
    Gilbert Lake is a nice campground with spacious sites, a small lake, cabins and more.
  • Why I Love Samascott Orchard in Kinderhook, NY
    8/24/2011
    Samascott Orchard in Kinderhook, NY has a huge variety of fruits and vegetables for picking throughout the summer and fall.
  • Moreau Lake State Park Campground
    7/5/2011
    New York State has lots of nice campgrounds, we recently spent an enjoyable weekend at Moreau Lake.
  • Choosing a Daycare or Preschool
    7/5/2011
    Your child will spend many hours each day at daycare or preschool. There is a huge variety of setting and quality of care avaiable.
  • Teaching Children About Alzheimer's/ Dementia
    6/30/2011
    Alzheimer's and dementia diseases are difficult to understand for all of us. For children, being around older adults with dementia can be very scary. But kids don't have to be scared, if they are well educated.
  • Summer Salad
    6/21/2011
    This salad is the best in the summer time with fresh picked tomatoes and basil from the garden. Add a little chopped mozerella and pasta and you have a delicious, easy side dish that is the perfect pairing to any bar-b-que.
  • Keeping Your Brain Sharp to Avoid Dementia
    6/20/2011
    Your Brain is a muscle like any other, even as we age, we have to use it to keep it sharp. Here are some tips on ways to keep your brain active and help increase your chances of avoiding dementia or alzheimer's disease.
  • Free at Home, Rainy Day Activities for Young Kids
    6/13/2011
    Rain, rain go away! Trying to occupy the kids in this rainy weather can be very trying, even for the most patient parent. Here are five fun, free at home activities to do indoors with young children.
  • Choosing a Nursing Home
    6/2/2011
    No one wants to place a loved one in a long-term care, nursing home facility. But with the aging of America, that is the reality today. With some research, you can find a great facility that you and your loved one can be comfortable with.
  • Camping, My Summer Hobby
    5/25/2011
    Every summer my husband and I try to plan at least 4-6 camping trips. With two young boys ages 2 and 4, this is a bit of a challenge. But, we both love the outdoors and want to instill the same love of nature in them as well.
  • Preschool in Albany, NY
    5/12/2011
    Choosing a preschool can be a very tough decision. We live near Albany, NY, and we love the preschool that our boys attend, and so do they!
  • Camping in the Adirondacks
    5/7/2011
    The Adirondacks in NYS has many wonderful state parks, most located on beautiful lakes. It is a low cost family friendly option for a summer vacation.
  • Breast Feeding and Returning to Work
    5/5/2011
    If you are a new mom, and breast feeding, getting ready to return to work after maternity leave, takes planning ahead for success.
  • Improving Your Nursing Home Visit
    4/22/2011
    Visiting a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. Utilize these guidelines and suggestions to improve your visit for both yourself, and your loved one in the nursing home.
  • Tips on Working with a Person with Dementia
    4/20/2011
    Here are five helpful things everyone needs to know to be more successful when working with a person with dementia.
  • Are Thank You Notes Necessary?
    4/19/2011
    Hand written thank you notes are important and necessary. This article will describe some guidelines for writing thank you notes, and what is appropriate.
  • Mother's Day Brunch Make Ahead Recipe
    4/14/2011
    Its easy to make Mother's Day Brunch with a delicious make ahead recipe of Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
  • Group Facilitation
    4/14/2011
    Read on for ten important tips to keep in mind when facilitating groups. These tips are written for recreation group leaders, but are great ideas to keep in mind for any group facilitators.
  • How a Manager Can Handle Difficult Conversations
    4/13/2011
    A few key tips for managers to remember when having difficult conversations with employees.
  • Education Requirements to Be a Recreation Therapist
    4/12/2011
    An outline of the necessary requirements to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CTRS.
  • Growing Up
    4/12/2011
    Remembering to enjoy our kids, as they grow too fast!
  • Cherishing the Moment
    4/11/2011
    We have to slow down and appreciate the moments we have with our family and friends.
  • Alzheimer's Activities to Slow Progression
    4/10/2011
    5 easy activities that can help an individual with Alzheimer's or dementia and slow the decline.

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