What is one way to measure resident participation in activities?

Keeping sign-in sheets or participation logs is an effective way to measure resident participation in activities because it provides tangible, quantifiable data that reflects who attended and how often they participate. This method allows activity directors to track engagement levels, identify trends, and assess the popularity of different activities. It also facilitates accountability and ensures that the activities meet the needs and preferences of the residents.

In contrast, assuming everyone participates lacks any factual basis and fails to capture actual involvement. Conducting surveys without follow-up does not provide reliable data on attendance or participation since responses can be subjective and may not reflect ongoing engagement. Ignoring attendance records altogether would lead to a significant loss of valuable insight into residents' interests and the effectiveness of the activity programming. Overall, maintaining organized records through sign-in sheets or participation logs is a fundamental practice for evaluating engagement in resident activities.