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2013-07-10 06:25:40 PM krkurth ok thank you, sounds good!
2013-07-10 06:25:48 PM sueharrington we do a wine and cheese social twice a month. That always seems to bring in the troops
2013-07-10 06:25:57 PM letroces4 i got ding because the movie was one and some residents were there watching but no activity staff supervising in the evening
2013-07-10 06:25:58 PM sandy55 I have one resident volunteer thats takes care of the movies.
2013-07-10 06:26:02 PM lynnet good idea sueh
2013-07-10 06:26:08 PM rvmann My Cook actually comes in and puts the news on for residents if It isn't already on....
2013-07-10 06:26:22 PM letroces4 wine and cheese is a good idea
2013-07-10 06:26:33 PM panderson62 i think i'll try that next month, the wine and cheese nite
2013-07-10 06:26:34 PM brycegray Your aides/nurses can turn a TV on or off for you. It should be in their job descriptions to assist residents, and assisting them with their tv is part of their job! Talk with your administrator. I always pay my aides off with candy/food!
2013-07-10 06:26:47 PM jamieblue What do you do when there is only one staff member and they need to leave out
2013-07-10 06:26:50 PM rvmann he feels it makes it easier to cook if the residents have something to do besides ask for special favors or drinks when he is cooking.
2013-07-10 06:26:54 PM juniorbull ARE THERE JOBS POSTINGS ON ADN?
2013-07-10 06:26:55 PM krkurth food is the best persuader haha
2013-07-10 06:26:56 PM letroces4 its my administrator that ding me.. heheh
2013-07-10 06:26:57 PM stevemelton to letroces4: I'm new at this, but why would there have a be a staff member? skilled nursing?
2013-07-10 06:26:58 PM jess8299 i WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A WINE TASTING BUT WE ARNT ALLOWED BECAUSE we would have to get a Doctors order for everyone to drink
2013-07-10 06:27:01 PM panderson62 my aides hit the candy
2013-07-10 06:27:32 PM brycegray OMG That's awful!!!!! I'm sorry about that!
2013-07-10 06:27:41 PM lynnet there are job postings on NCCAP
2013-07-10 06:27:44 PM panderson62 i thought everyone is allowed one drink?
2013-07-10 06:27:46 PM jess8299 because of all the meds they are taking
2013-07-10 06:27:50 PM dleonard I bribe the CNA's with pizza.
2013-07-10 06:27:55 PM sueharrington We sometimes do a small how to cooking class. That works good for us
2013-07-10 06:27:55 PM juniorbull TOUGH DECISIONS FOR MENS CLUB ACTIVITIES. SOME IDEAS?
2013-07-10 06:28:05 PM cindynick We have a cocktail hour once a week. They should bet Dr orders when they are admitted!
2013-07-10 06:28:07 PM rvmann My resident council asked about drinks but got reminded that the DR has to say what and how often.
2013-07-10 06:28:15 PM letroces4 the CNA's after dinner takes the residnets to bed and answers call lights if needed so in our facility, we can't leave the movie on and expect them to stay there throughout the movie...
2013-07-10 06:28:18 PM sandy55 Yes I need ideas also.
2013-07-10 06:28:22 PM brycegray Serve sparkling grape juice
2013-07-10 06:28:35 PM lynnet We have a 'happy hour' every Saturday afternoon with a full bar
2013-07-10 06:28:40 PM rvmann wow
2013-07-10 06:28:48 PM krkurth someone offered a men's fix it group in the last discussion, i love the idea, maintanence finds small objects for the guys to fix and then they enojjoy a near beer afterwards
2013-07-10 06:28:48 PM jess8299 we do that but wine would be more fun LOL !!
2013-07-10 06:28:49 PM jamieblue on tuesday and thursday i have a meeting to go to at 11am i have to leave our residents in the dining room
2013-07-10 06:28:54 PM lynnet White Russians are the favorite drink
2013-07-10 06:28:54 PM brycegray Men's Group calendar: http://www.notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/subscriptions/sample-mens-calendar.html
2013-07-10 06:29:01 PM sueharrington Could you do a sparkling cider or grape juice
2013-07-10 06:29:05 PM 091190 old sport vids of classic games or fights, good for reminiscing
2013-07-10 06:29:12 PM dleonard We have on on Fridays,just beer & wine.
2013-07-10 06:29:34 PM lynnet For Men's Club I put in plates with chips and pretzels and a mini bar with booze and sodas for drinks
2013-07-10 06:29:48 PM sueharrington Card games. They love it
2013-07-10 06:29:52 PM juniorbull THANK YOU BRYCE
2013-07-10 06:29:55 PM rvmann Occasionally we will have a resident that can drink by dr's orders but its usually in their room to prevent jealousy.
2013-07-10 06:29:55 PM panderson62 our men like cards and veteran volunteers
2013-07-10 06:29:56 PM stevemelton For men: two words - junk food
2013-07-10 06:30:03 PM 091190 poker is always a favorite
2013-07-10 06:30:18 PM brycegray We have a full bar in my CCRC. But we do serve non-alcholic margaritas and island drinks. Just buy the mix from the store and serve it!
2013-07-10 06:30:19 PM lynnet Our Men's Club has a weekly discussion. Topic is announced ahead of time
2013-07-10 06:30:35 PM krkurth love the island drinks idea!
2013-07-10 06:30:36 PM rvmann Actually I find that word searches and being able to brag they were first to finish is a good draw for the men.
2013-07-10 06:30:41 PM krkurth fun for summer on the porch!
2013-07-10 06:30:45 PM panderson62 good idea lynnet
2013-07-10 06:30:50 PM jamieblue I like that idea bryce
2013-07-10 06:30:54 PM cindynick we have a men's breakfast once a month
2013-07-10 06:30:56 PM juniorbull MANY DIFFERENT HEALTH ISSUES SO HARD TO CATER TO EACH IN DIVIDUAL WHEN ALL TOGETHER
2013-07-10 06:31:00 PM letroces4 thats a good one rvmann
2013-07-10 06:31:07 PM jess8299 islanddrinks sound great !!
2013-07-10 06:31:08 PM letroces4 true junior
2013-07-10 06:31:16 PM brycegray Soem of you already mentioned it, but ww.notjustbingo.com is a great site. Go to this site for free activity calendars with TONS of ideas (only 3 months available at a time).
2013-07-10 06:31:31 PM lynnet Just bookmarked it Bryce
2013-07-10 06:31:45 PM letroces4 i have only 2 or 3 alert men that attend activities... but i think music is universal and can stimulate the senses of even the not so alert ones
2013-07-10 06:31:49 PM brycegray Serve options!!!!!! I put food coloring in the thicken water to make it look like island drinks!
2013-07-10 06:32:00 PM stevemelton Are the men apt to go if there are other men?
2013-07-10 06:32:03 PM angel4aml18 I am in a Mennonite facility so alcohol is not really accepted by the residents. Even non-alcoholic drinks. We have two non-Mennonite residents who are careplanned to have beer and wine as they wish
2013-07-10 06:32:12 PM lynnet Yes! answer to Steve
2013-07-10 06:32:21 PM kamiwife47 My residents love drinks at Mix and Mingle haha
2013-07-10 06:32:27 PM sueharrington Its so tough with the guys. Not like us girls, chatty chat.
2013-07-10 06:32:33 PM juniorbull SOME DO. THE HOST IS MOST IMPORTANT
2013-07-10 06:32:41 PM 091190 alot of teaching sites also have some really good ideas
2013-07-10 06:32:46 PM panderson62 true sue
2013-07-10 06:32:57 PM krkurth i have so many residents that are diabetic that it is so hard to plan junk food or fun drinks because of all the sugar
2013-07-10 06:33:03 PM rvmann I make my own placemats for lunch time with coloring pictures, word searches and some activity on the back side. the ones aht don't do word searches check the pictures, I get pictures and discussion ideas for them to look at
2013-07-10 06:33:09 PM dleonard Mix & Mingle, I like that,
2013-07-10 06:33:15 PM 091190 agreed the men mostly come to my biger events when there is food invoved
2013-07-10 06:33:24 PM brycegray I have the maintenance men take our male residents on their monthly building checks. They also meet once a month to show off a work truck or what our outing bus looks like under the hood!
2013-07-10 06:33:29 PM jess8299 AWWWW feel the men where i am are way more divas than the women
2013-07-10 06:33:31 PM panderson62 donuts work wonders
2013-07-10 06:33:42 PM jamieblue I have the most when food is involved.
2013-07-10 06:33:52 PM lynnet I feel it's important to really strive to make Men's Club good because it always seems like there are more women's groups and so forth. The Men can mix and mingle with other men - just good for morale too
2013-07-10 06:33:52 PM panderson62 me too
2013-07-10 06:33:57 PM sandy55 I took my male residents to the baseball games.
2013-07-10 06:33:58 PM sueharrington We do too.
2013-07-10 06:34:05 PM rvmann Also try partnering with a antique shop. I do a "what is it" event once a week. Our residents especially the men like telling me what I have where it would be used and what it would be used for.
2013-07-10 06:34:13 PM stevemelton to get men to be more involved, what do one do that concerned itself with what kind of work they used to do? That is how we define ourselves pretty mcuh
2013-07-10 06:34:31 PM lynnet Our men are going to the Yankee game tomorrow - hope weather holds good!
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2013-07-10 06:34:47 PM rvmann Thats part of knowing your residents. Steve,
2013-07-10 06:34:47 PM brycegray Here are some ideas for you on a tight budget....
2013-07-10 06:34:47 PM lynnet yes Steve I agree
2013-07-10 06:34:49 PM sueharrington That would be fun. When I was a director I had a volunteer that would take my guys fishing
2013-07-10 06:34:52 PM juniorbull YES I DO MANY INTRVIEWS AND MEMORY BOOK.
2013-07-10 06:34:55 PM brycegray 475+ Activity Ideas (FREE). Everything from fitness, cooking, reminiscing, games, building self-esteem, cognitive, games, and more!http://recreationtherapy.com/tx/actindex.htm
2013-07-10 06:34:58 PM angel4aml18 we do a men's breakfast 1x/month in our cafe which the men enjoy
2013-07-10 06:35:26 PM panderson62 good idea angel
2013-07-10 06:35:36 PM angel4aml18 we also have a Gentleman's Juice & Java group 2x/month where they get together for coffee, juice and refreshments i.e. donuts or ice cream and just talk about any topic they seem to show interest in
2013-07-10 06:35:48 PM brycegray ASK FOR FREE STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sample Letter to Request (Material) Donations:http://www.janegoodall.ca/documents/Letter-Request-Donations.pdf
2013-07-10 06:35:56 PM rvmann angel that sounds good
2013-07-10 06:35:58 PM lynnet Our Men's Club meets every Saturday afternoon
2013-07-10 06:36:09 PM brycegray Take your men to a car dealership and look at the new models. It's free!
2013-07-10 06:36:15 PM 10191961 enter the chat room
2013-07-10 06:36:21 PM letroces4 im checking the sites you gave brycegay
2013-07-10 06:36:22 PM jamieblue Even if the men are on pureed diets
2013-07-10 06:36:23 PM panderson62 we had came once a month who was in the service a volunteer that they enjoyed sharing their stories
2013-07-10 06:36:26 PM letroces4 ...thank YOU!
2013-07-10 06:36:28 PM juniorbull GREAT IDEAS FOR THE MEN
2013-07-10 06:36:38 PM tkallen I have some of our home health providers sign up for an activity a week that ALWAYS gets our men out..candy bar, donuts, ice cream sundaes..then, Whilie I have them captive :) I start a conversation about something..old toys, days at the beach...the men are always quick to answer and jump in!
2013-07-10 06:36:49 PM stevemelton Looking at cars. also makes sense
2013-07-10 06:36:50 PM lynnet We bring in special speakers - family members who are experts in some field or another and they talk to the group, answer questions and so forth.
2013-07-10 06:36:50 PM cindynick I like the car dealership idea. I was also thinking about the animal shelter
2013-07-10 06:37:08 PM jess8299 I also like the dealership idea
2013-07-10 06:37:25 PM angel4aml18 if the men are puree it limits their choices but we include them if they want to join. For breakfast they can have oatmeal or scrambled eggs and for the men't coffee group they can have thickened coffee and ice cream or pudding
2013-07-10 06:37:31 PM stevemelton old toys presented in the right way might work
2013-07-10 06:37:35 PM rvmann I am trying to get the local rodeo roalty to bring in their horses for a visit and BBQ
2013-07-10 06:37:36 PM 10191961 We take our residents to the local animal shelter about once a month. They really enjoy seeing, petting and holding all the animals.
2013-07-10 06:37:59 PM brycegray 100’s of FREE PowerPoint Presentations. Just click and print… use them for an Educational Program or 1:1. Includes topics about history, science, animals, famous people, art, countries, and more!http://www.pppst.com/themes.html
2013-07-10 06:38:00 PM panderson62 love the dealership idea
2013-07-10 06:38:21 PM cindynick left the chat room
2013-07-10 06:38:29 PM 10191961 Well, we also thought going to the Rodeo would be fun, but it turned out to be terrible. Really hot, dusty, and not very wheelchair accessible. But at least we tried it!
2013-07-10 06:38:32 PM lynnet Stamford Museum in Connecticut has a program called Animal Embassy - they bring animals to various communitys in and around the tri-state area
2013-07-10 06:38:43 PM sueharrington In the fall we have a car show. Its for all to come, but we do it mostly for the guys. Then we have someone dress like marilyn monroe, so they can have pictures with there favorite car and celeb.
2013-07-10 06:38:50 PM lynnet everything from spotted owls to pythons
2013-07-10 06:39:04 PM lynnet that's cute sue
2013-07-10 06:39:11 PM rvmann lots of dogs here and occasionally a well trained horse
2013-07-10 06:39:11 PM jamieblue I like the car show idea sue.
2013-07-10 06:39:16 PM sueharrington Oh i just love the animal thing.
2013-07-10 06:39:18 PM krkurth does anyone in the ohio area know of someone who brings exoctic animals to the facility?
2013-07-10 06:39:24 PM juniorbull left the chat room
2013-07-10 06:39:28 PM brycegray THere are 100's of different topics to print out. Get to know your male resident and print off a topic to discuss. My male resident loved the powerpoint on winston churchill.
2013-07-10 06:39:40 PM juniorbull enter the chat room
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2013-07-10 06:39:41 PM 10191961 I love the car show idea. Sounds really fun.
2013-07-10 06:40:08 PM brycegray Ohio Exotic Pets (they are great): http://www.animalshowsohio.com/
2013-07-10 06:40:20 PM tkallen another great topic was train sets...the guys LOVED talking about their first train!
2013-07-10 06:40:20 PM krkurth woo thanks!
2013-07-10 06:40:24 PM lynnet once you key into what your residents interests are the activities will come to you
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2013-07-10 06:40:59 PM sueharrington that would be so fun with the trains
2013-07-10 06:41:04 PM sandy55 I agree with you on that one.
2013-07-10 06:41:09 PM rvmann trains are popular with any age.
2013-07-10 06:41:10 PM panderson62 me too
2013-07-10 06:41:13 PM stevemelton I would think the residents today over about 80 would have an interest in WW II and Korean War. Power Points or videos and discussion. Maybe some questions they could answer
2013-07-10 06:41:20 PM lynnet since the majority of our residents lived through or served in WWII I got the FDR Fireside Chat series on CD - they love it
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2013-07-10 06:41:34 PM 10191961 I also agree about the trains. Image getting a train person to come in and set up a little train show. Way cool.
2013-07-10 06:41:44 PM lynnet You and I are on the same track Steve
2013-07-10 06:41:46 PM panderson62 could even take some men to a small airport
2013-07-10 06:41:53 PM sandy55 Also take them to eat lunch at their favorite resturant.
2013-07-10 06:42:01 PM stevemelton lynnet:- great point
2013-07-10 06:42:06 PM sueharrington We thought that to, but i find it brings up alot of bad memories for the guys
2013-07-10 06:42:08 PM rvmann the county fair would also be a good outing
2013-07-10 06:42:17 PM jamieblue I like that idea sandy55
2013-07-10 06:42:23 PM 10191961 We started a "red hat" group for the ladies at our facility, but I've been stumped about what to do with the men.
2013-07-10 06:42:34 PM brycegray I have asked staff to bring in their collections and show them off to the residents. It was something the staff member was interested in doing and the residents loved it. One staff member brought in her sons toys (legos, spaceships, etc) and the residents loved it. Called it COLLECTIBLES. It's a free activity that get's staff involved!
2013-07-10 06:42:36 PM sueharrington Some of the guys do respond well to the wwII thing
2013-07-10 06:42:36 PM stevemelton sueharrington: what brought up bad memories exactly?
2013-07-10 06:42:48 PM lynnet Sue - there will always be some with bad memories but I know that their sense of patriotism will shine thru
2013-07-10 06:42:55 PM jamieblue we did the fair last year our van broke down on the way.
2013-07-10 06:43:00 PM lynnet I've seen it with our group
2013-07-10 06:43:14 PM brycegray Do MAD HATTERS for the men. Have them wear baseball caps and eat/drink something
2013-07-10 06:43:18 PM tkallen I did a vintage baseball party for them on fathers day...peanuts, cracker jacks cotton candy..I printed old pictures of all the baseball greats...the men LOVED it! They even broke into the Take me out to the ballgame song...made me cry!
2013-07-10 06:43:26 PM 10191961 Mad hatters. Great idea!
2013-07-10 06:43:44 PM jamieblue Amazing idea tkallen
2013-07-10 06:43:46 PM rvmann We get problems with war memories... sometimes just listening is enough.. I ran into that with Pearl Harbor
2013-07-10 06:43:47 PM lynnet Sue - the ones whose memories are difficult for them will not attend that particular activity and that's ok -
2013-07-10 06:43:50 PM sueharrington We do the "road show". Most of us girls in my department love antiques, so they love to see the old things we have kicking around at home
2013-07-10 06:44:02 PM eklemetsen thanks Bryce!
2013-07-10 06:44:09 PM panderson62 OMG! i did the same theme this past fathers day even had circus peanuts
2013-07-10 06:44:13 PM 10191961 jamieblue, our van didn't break down but we had a resident barfing when we went to see the Christmas lights last year. NOT FUN!
2013-07-10 06:44:23 PM lynnet lol
2013-07-10 06:44:30 PM rvmann our van is down for the count....
2013-07-10 06:44:39 PM rvmann even when it wasn'
2013-07-10 06:44:42 PM rvmann wasm
2013-07-10 06:44:46 PM juniorbull WE AVE COUNTRY STORE EACH MONTH AND USE BINGO BUCKS TO BUY ITEMS FROM THE STORE
2013-07-10 06:44:48 PM lynnet wheelchair lift in our bus seems to never work right
2013-07-10 06:45:01 PM tkallen yes..the candy bar was a great idea..had all the old candies..circus peanuts, orange slices...they LOVED it!
2013-07-10 06:45:09 PM 10191961 Wheelchair lifts can certainly make or break an outing!
2013-07-10 06:45:11 PM jamieblue How do bingo bucks work juniorbull
2013-07-10 06:45:18 PM lynnet you're making me hungry tkallen
2013-07-10 06:45:24 PM rvmann left the chat room
2013-07-10 06:45:43 PM 10191961 I'm curious about Bingo Bucks too. Do tell!
2013-07-10 06:45:49 PM tkallen LOL..I have to work out all the time!! I have as much fun eating as they do!
2013-07-10 06:45:52 PM brycegray We have community outings where we just stay on the bus. We google the neighboring city and make up a pamphlet (when it was founded, what stores it has, fun facts) and drive around. We try to go to neighborhoods that residents lived in so they can tell us about their city.
2013-07-10 06:45:58 PM juniorbull EACH GAME WINNER GETS A BINGO BUCK. SAVE THEM AND BUY. GETS FOLKS OUT FOR INCENTIVE
2013-07-10 06:46:00 PM rvmann enter the chat room
2013-07-10 06:46:03 PM lynnet tkallen, me too!
2013-07-10 06:46:29 PM jamieblue Do you make the buck or can i print them off somewhere juniorbull
2013-07-10 06:46:30 PM 10191961 Do they also win a prize at BINGO or is it just the Bingo Bucks?
2013-07-10 06:47:05 PM panderson62 do you buy dollar store items?
2013-07-10 06:47:19 PM juniorbull NO JUST BINGO BUCK. LAST GAME IS COVERALLL FOR 5 BINGO BUCKS. MAKES THEM STAY UNTIL FINISHED
2013-07-10 06:47:19 PM stevemelton Bryce, great idea. I have taken some local history books to some men that I know lived here and they love looking at them? They would love a neighborhoodl tour and they could help lead.
2013-07-10 06:47:23 PM kamiwife47 I love the dollar store!
2013-07-10 06:47:24 PM eklemetsen I like the animal shelter thing! The ones that can, could take them out for a walk, feed and water the animals!
2013-07-10 06:47:27 PM angel4aml18 does anyone have a Telikin computer for their residents?
2013-07-10 06:47:33 PM lynnet dollar store is great
2013-07-10 06:47:45 PM juniorbull YES DOLLAR STORE AND DONATIONS
2013-07-10 06:47:47 PM stevemelton angel: what is a Telikin computer?
2013-07-10 06:47:50 PM dleonard Most of my budget does to the Dollar store
2013-07-10 06:47:59 PM lynnet glad you asked Steve -
2013-07-10 06:48:02 PM panderson62 LOL
2013-07-10 06:48:06 PM sueharrington My boss does that with our residents. We call the trips mystery rides. Our residents love the trips
2013-07-10 06:48:13 PM juniorbull GARAGE SALES ARE GOOD
2013-07-10 06:48:14 PM lynnet thought I was only one who didn't know and didn't want to say anything
2013-07-10 06:48:19 PM rvmann I've been garage saling to stratch my budget Its amazing what I can get if I ask for a deal because im not keeping it.
2013-07-10 06:48:19 PM angel4aml18 it is a computer geared towards seniros where it is easier to use than a regular pc
2013-07-10 06:48:26 PM brycegray Do you have a tight activity budget? Too much of a certain craft material? Did you just receive a donation of material and don’t know what to do with it? Use this site to search for crafts by material used:http://familycrafts.about.com/od/craftsbyproduct/Crafts_by_Material_Used.htm
2013-07-10 06:48:29 PM 10191961 Our Bingo cart has lots of prizes. Most are donated by our volutneers and staff. Earrings, purses, necklaces, wallets, ball caps and such. I
2013-07-10 06:48:32 PM lynnet sounds good!
2013-07-10 06:48:53 PM angel4aml18 we are looking to get a computer and tested the Telikin out but I wanted to see if anyone actually has experience with one
2013-07-10 06:49:03 PM jamieblue We have a mobile computer with a Larger button keyboard.
2013-07-10 06:49:10 PM stevemelton Thanks, angel
2013-07-10 06:49:11 PM rvmann I can
2013-07-10 06:49:21 PM lynnet I'm going to check that out angel
2013-07-10 06:49:26 PM juniorbull WII IS GREAT FUN THE BOWLING
2013-07-10 06:49:29 PM dleonard I have 50/50 raffles which helps with my budget
2013-07-10 06:49:32 PM rvmann I can't have a resident computer till we get to the new building.... it can't happen too soon.
2013-07-10 06:49:42 PM 10191961 I have to say, my experience with the residents and computers has been frustrating. They can not maneuver the internet, and I end up doing all the work. Great one on one activity, but not so much for them.
2013-07-10 06:50:01 PM 10191961 Explain the 50/50 raffle.
2013-07-10 06:50:03 PM jamieblue Me too 10191961.
2013-07-10 06:50:14 PM lynnet we have volunteers from schools come and give the residents computer lessons
2013-07-10 06:50:15 PM tkallen same here 1019...my residents want ME to do all the work for them! LOL
2013-07-10 06:50:16 PM sueharrington I agree. Its tough to teach them
2013-07-10 06:50:28 PM rvmann it depends on the resident. We are seeing more and more that are computer literate and upset because we don't have the access.
2013-07-10 06:50:30 PM angel4aml18 that is what I am figuring it will be - more 1:1 but it will allow residents to do skype with family members who they won't get a chance to see and receive emails even if I have to read them to the resident
2013-07-10 06:50:33 PM brycegray There is Teliken (http://www.telikin.com/) and It's Never 2 Late to Learn (http://www.in2l.com/index.cfm) that are great (but expensive) computer systems for seniors/dementia
2013-07-10 06:50:40 PM lynnet the volunteers set up appointments and the residents love it
2013-07-10 06:50:43 PM sueharrington I love that idea with the kids giving lessons
2013-07-10 06:50:52 PM brycegray Show your residents fun things to do on the internet! Check out (appropriate) YouTube videos of babies laughing, animals doing funny things, even Charlie Bit My Finger (bet they haven’t seen it a 100x like we have)!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L49VXZwfup8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J---aiyznGQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE4FJL2IDEs&feature=c4-2U
2013-07-10 06:51:01 PM lynnet it really works sue
2013-07-10 06:51:16 PM juniorbull STORY TIME ALWAYS A GOOD TIME AS WELL as BIBLE STUDIES
2013-07-10 06:51:18 PM jamieblue I have a resident who wants to learn how to use the computer. She wants to sign up for Publishers Clearing House and check the news in Europe daily.
2013-07-10 06:51:21 PM dleonard Ticket are $1.00 I keep half and the winner of the weekly drawing gets half of the mony taken in.
2013-07-10 06:51:25 PM lynnet most of them really just want to be able to access email and news
2013-07-10 06:51:33 PM panderson62 i would love to see thier reaction to those
2013-07-10 06:51:50 PM dleonard Learning skype has been a beg hit.
2013-07-10 06:52:01 PM lynnet same here at my community
2013-07-10 06:52:04 PM 10191961 Great idea brycegray. We are asking for a laptop, projector, screen so we can show how cool the internet is in a large setting. But need the money to get it moving.
2013-07-10 06:52:09 PM krkurth We did a skype with another facility with trivia back and forth and the residents really enjoyed it!
2013-07-10 06:52:15 PM jamieblue We use pandora and youtube for parties.
2013-07-10 06:52:16 PM lynnet do you have a smart board
2013-07-10 06:52:16 PM stevemelton I have a second cousin, living independently and doing great. I forgive the 10 emails he sends me daily.
2013-07-10 06:52:18 PM letroces4 i have 2 residents who have their own laptop so i set them up in the conference room so they can also interact with each other
2013-07-10 06:52:21 PM eklemetsen we do a Father's Day Fish Fry for the buys
2013-07-10 06:52:22 PM brycegray Other staff members love show residents what to do on the computer (try to get the dietary kids or aides to help your residents look stuff up on the computer)
2013-07-10 06:52:28 PM eklemetsen guys
2013-07-10 06:52:43 PM brycegray Fundraiser ideas: http://www.notjustbingo.com/articles-and-resources/how-to-articles/nursing-home-fundraisers.html
2013-07-10 06:52:49 PM brycegray Fundraiser ideas: http://www.notjustbingo.com/articles-and-resources/how-to-articles/nursing-home-fundraisers.html
2013-07-10 06:53:13 PM stevemelton The projector and screen (infocus) could be great, but expensive.
2013-07-10 06:53:27 PM brycegray We are looking into smart boards at my facility... wish we had one right now!!!
2013-07-10 06:53:33 PM juniorbull THANX ALL FOR TALKING SEE YOU SOON
2013-07-10 06:53:37 PM 10191961 Thank you SO much for the website. I will absolutely visit it this evening. But gotta get my home work going!
2013-07-10 06:53:40 PM angel4aml18 ok I ahve to get the ids in bed...goodnight all it was nice chatting :)
2013-07-10 06:53:50 PM lynnet have to go now - bye all
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2013-07-10 06:53:50 PM angel4aml18 *kids
2013-07-10 06:53:51 PM rvmann You never know. I did a proposal for a WII for our facility but was told it was too expensive. i found a good one at a garage sale for 10 and went for it.
2013-07-10 06:53:53 PM krkurth Thank you everyone for all of the great ideas!!! good night all!
2013-07-10 06:53:54 PM kamiwife47 bye!
2013-07-10 06:53:56 PM jess8299 Thanks for the websites
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2013-07-10 06:54:01 PM jess8299 BYe
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2013-07-10 06:54:03 PM rvmann Thanks for a good talk. Good night all
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2013-07-10 06:54:06 PM panderson62 thanks for the chat! enjoyed it
2013-07-10 06:54:07 PM sueharrington I would love it if our residents would take more interest in computers
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2013-07-10 06:54:28 PM stevemelton rv: the wii was not just $10, was it?
2013-07-10 06:54:30 PM letroces4 thank you all as well
2013-07-10 06:54:35 PM letroces4 have a good night!! :)
2013-07-10 06:54:38 PM brycegray Thanks for coming today! I promise I am submitting your names for hte 50 points!
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2013-07-10 06:54:53 PM tkallen thank you !
2013-07-10 06:54:57 PM jamieblue Good night everybody be safe
2013-07-10 06:55:02 PM rvmann thak you Brycee
2013-07-10 06:55:05 PM brycegray Ask your company's IT to do a computer presentation for the residents. Just something simple.
2013-07-10 06:55:15 PM stevemelton Thanks for all the great ideas.
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2013-07-10 06:55:30 PM sueharrington thank you. Good night
2013-07-10 06:55:30 PM cindynick great web sites Bryce. Thanks!
2013-07-10 06:55:31 PM dleonard Thank you for the website info Bryce.
2013-07-10 06:55:31 PM brycegray No problem. Hope I helped!
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2013-07-10 06:55:32 PM sandy55 Good night everyone! Thanks for the ideas!
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2013-07-10 06:55:42 PM eklemetsen great idea on the "city" outing! Love that the resident's can tell the story about the city
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2013-07-10 06:56:15 PM brycegray Oh yeah... ask your dietician to do a free presentation on healthy meal choices or super foods (then serve a super food for the residents to try). It's another free activity!
2013-07-10 06:56:34 PM dleonard Great idea
2013-07-10 06:56:53 PM brycegray I only had one resident become upset seeing her old neighborhood, all the others have been proud to share their stories and memories of their city/community.
2013-07-10 06:57:05 PM brycegray Just a warning!
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2013-07-10 06:57:38 PM stevemelton Bryce, that would surprise me when one did not like seeing her old stomping grounds. bad memories or was it not kept up?
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