About Amy

“Amy worked with my father who has dementia. I was always impressed by Amy’s professionalism and genuine care when she interacted with my father. She even took the time to learn more about our Filipino culture and tailored their activities accordingly. As an RN and health educator who has worked with patients myself, I really feel like Amy has a gift working with seniors. I appreciate the love and enthusiasm she brought every time she interacted with my father. Highly Recommended!”
— Meldy Hernandez

Amy Goodshaw

Senior Activities Specialist

I am a state certified senior activity leader with a degree in education. I taught for 20 years and have been working with seniors for 25 years.

I have worked as the Activities Coordinator in the memory care unit of a senior living community.

Building relationships and bringing joy to the lives of seniors are the most rewarding parts of my work.

The State Certified Senior Activity Leader certification includes:

Program planning
Development and leadership
Management skills
Physical, biological and psychosocial/emotional characteristics of aging
Creative techniques to ensure person-centered programming

“I help seniors share their stories and age with dignity.”

My Process

Successful activities should have a purpose, give the senior a sense of importance, and honor their life.

Before the first activity session with a new client I have a phone conversation or meet with a family point person to gather information about the senior’s life including: birth place, date of birth, childhood experiences, school history, career path, family make-up, hobbies, organizations, culture, travel, and physical and mental abilities.

If it’s a board and care I speak with the board and care owner to find out all I can about the residents for group activities.

Client information is used to plan activity sessions and also find a common interest or angle to help start the relationship.

Every visit is followed up with a note to the family or board and care owner with a note about the activity session and picture(s).