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2017-01-26 07:20:07 PM isabel1 I will check it out and see if my Administrator will allow me
2017-01-26 07:20:10 PM jillm highly unlikely that my company will pay for a symposium 8-)
2017-01-26 07:20:30 PM katierdale hey I have family there, and I'll be out there in Apr May and August...oh I'll miss it!
2017-01-26 07:20:35 PM kathyhughes They do live stream some of it for you
2017-01-26 07:20:36 PM isabel1 I've always been wanting to visit NY
2017-01-26 07:20:50 PM kathyhughes Its a great state
2017-01-26 07:20:56 PM jillm good to know (live stream)!
2017-01-26 07:20:58 PM isabel1 Live Stream? well, works for me
2017-01-26 07:21:01 PM mark26 too expensive in new work
2017-01-26 07:21:07 PM tammymb live stream sound interesting
2017-01-26 07:21:08 PM mark26 i like that live stream
2017-01-26 07:21:16 PM kathyhughes You can watch some of the Symposium
2017-01-26 07:21:16 PM mark26 how?
2017-01-26 07:21:31 PM isabel1 so, just watch some of it?
2017-01-26 07:21:40 PM bestkat4u and get credit for it
2017-01-26 07:21:40 PM layvonne2016 wow
2017-01-26 07:21:43 PM kathyhughes You will have to join the Official NCCAP Facebook page and we announce it
2017-01-26 07:21:53 PM kathyhughes Yes you will get credit for the sessions
2017-01-26 07:21:56 PM rebeccaa good to know
2017-01-26 07:22:03 PM 26rosemarie okay thank you
2017-01-26 07:22:09 PM tammymb thank you
2017-01-26 07:22:22 PM bestkat4u cool
2017-01-26 07:22:33 PM kathyhughes you are welcome
2017-01-26 07:22:46 PM kathyhughes I think that the PA group may be doing that as well
2017-01-26 07:22:51 PM kathyhughes but I am not sure
2017-01-26 07:22:54 PM isabel1 thanks ms kathy
2017-01-26 07:22:55 PM 11616499 I am on the own pace class second part. this is my first discussion. is this just open chat with everyone to answer questions, not sure i follow the topic here.
2017-01-26 07:23:20 PM kathyhughes We were talking about certification as the topic
2017-01-26 07:23:26 PM 26rosemarie i hear ya 11616499 its my second time here as well
2017-01-26 07:23:29 PM kathyhughes and anyone can join in
2017-01-26 07:23:39 PM 11616499 okay thanks
2017-01-26 07:23:41 PM 26rosemarie they have a specific topic
2017-01-26 07:23:45 PM kathyhughes What do you all have planned for FEb.....
2017-01-26 07:23:51 PM isabel1 I really would like to apply for certification after MEPAP2
2017-01-26 07:24:06 PM bestkat4u ball and potato bake
2017-01-26 07:24:08 PM tammymb super bowl and valentines parties
2017-01-26 07:24:14 PM kathyhughes You can Isabel
2017-01-26 07:24:32 PM bestkat4u yeah super bowl party too
2017-01-26 07:24:39 PM layvonne2016 valentine party and fat tuesday party
2017-01-26 07:24:45 PM 11616499 I figured there was a topic but had a difficult time trying to find the info on it
2017-01-26 07:24:46 PM jillm Feb: rodeo (we're in Texas!), valentine's dance, vow renewal ceremony for married couples, super bowl party (we're in Houston!)
2017-01-26 07:24:55 PM kathyhughes What are you all doing for Valentines Day???? Be specific so we can share
2017-01-26 07:24:56 PM rebeccaa will we be given any study guide for the certification exam. How long is it? What does it involve?
2017-01-26 07:25:00 PM saraheltman Valentine Social, I'm singing at it :)
2017-01-26 07:25:01 PM tammymb pancake cooking class on Fat Tuesday
2017-01-26 07:25:04 PM isabel1 But I am not sure if my credentials are good enough. is there a way where you can check if i will qualify already?
2017-01-26 07:25:22 PM wendy5 enter the chat room
2017-01-26 07:25:24 PM cindyp a special lunch for our married couples
2017-01-26 07:25:25 PM katierdale Sweetheart Dinner, Superbowl Party, Cowboy Breakfast (TX thing), Valentines Day Variety Show, Exchanging Valentines with children
2017-01-26 07:25:31 PM bestkat4u valentine ball pink and red are the colors
2017-01-26 07:25:32 PM kathyhughes You will get a study guide at the end of this class
2017-01-26 07:25:38 PM 26rosemarie me too, im still catching up. thats why i just keep reading maybe ill understand later on. hehe
2017-01-26 07:25:41 PM tvs320 I am having a vow renewal service.. I am sending out invites to family. Service then light refreshments and entertainment!
2017-01-26 07:25:42 PM rebeccaa great!
2017-01-26 07:25:43 PM bestkat4u have to be dressed in pink or red
2017-01-26 07:25:59 PM kathyhughes Isabel you can check your Certification Plan from week 2 of the MEPAP1
2017-01-26 07:26:05 PM bestkat4u all invations went out last month
2017-01-26 07:26:06 PM tammymb how about study guide for mid-term?
2017-01-26 07:26:10 PM jillm family sweetjeart dance on the 9th, Valentine's luncheon for residents on the 14th and a vow renewal ceremony in our park in the afternoon
2017-01-26 07:26:11 PM severest we decorate our facility for valentine already
2017-01-26 07:26:13 PM kathyhughes NO....sorry
2017-01-26 07:26:14 PM 26rosemarie my daughter wants to have a birthday party her birthday is feb
2017-01-26 07:26:29 PM isabel1 ok. thanks. i am just anxious about it, that after all the effort and here comes certification and i can not apply
2017-01-26 07:26:29 PM kathyhughes the study guide is for the national exam
2017-01-26 07:26:38 PM rebeccaa we cancelled our candlelight dinner this year for Valentines and are replacing it with a Grandparents day party. Too much sickness and bad weather in Feb
2017-01-26 07:26:47 PM katierdale I'm calling the families this month for them to be alerted of the family night in Feb. (sweethearts dinner) too many times they don't show up after we mailed invites
2017-01-26 07:26:50 PM isabel1 yes, i am eyeing for the national exam
2017-01-26 07:26:54 PM bestkat4u and we are having a potato bar the following week with all the toppings
2017-01-26 07:26:57 PM nancy1 When and where is the study guide given out please...i am finished and don't know how to get it
2017-01-26 07:27:22 PM wendy5 Kathy, when 5th 6thand 7th graders stop by Sunday...will they need to sign anything just to visit for an hour?
2017-01-26 07:27:30 PM kathyhughes Nancy you will get it at the end of your MEPAP2 class on the forum
2017-01-26 07:27:37 PM bestkat4u for the ones that don't want to attend the ball we are having a sweet heart breakfast
2017-01-26 07:27:55 PM kathyhughes No if it is not in your policy then they can come in
2017-01-26 07:28:04 PM bestkat4u cause some of the residents dont want to get up at 6
2017-01-26 07:28:08 PM rebeccaa what does the sweetheart breakfast involve?
2017-01-26 07:28:16 PM 11616499 Our facility every year does a "fine dining" with residents and their spouses. All of us department heads dress up and serve residents meals with our fancy setting. it is actually very nice, i have a musician play the cello and our maitenance man dresses up in a suit and tie and serves wine.
2017-01-26 07:28:30 PM bestkat4u breakfast for famly and residents
2017-01-26 07:28:33 PM isabel1 Maybe I will just email you my concern about certification Ms. Kathy
2017-01-26 07:28:34 PM layvonne2016 for valentines we are voting queen and king , trivia about the history of valentines day who get the answers right win a pize, and food
2017-01-26 07:28:37 PM tammymb I work during the day, will my mid-term be at night or weekend?
2017-01-26 07:28:39 PM 11616499 Luckily we already went through the flu bug a few weeks ago.
2017-01-26 07:28:49 PM bestkat4u on feb 14
2017-01-26 07:29:13 PM bestkat4u so we have a very big day breakfast and ball
2017-01-26 07:29:15 PM mlmusic Cool on the study guide. I did not know that. Thanks so much, Kathy!
2017-01-26 07:29:20 PM kathyhughes Isabel you can but you will need to tell me which class you were in for MEPAP1 so that I can check
2017-01-26 07:29:25 PM kathyhughes You are welcome
2017-01-26 07:29:27 PM nancy1 I am in the At Your Own Pace and all is in so not sure how to get iy on the forum
2017-01-26 07:29:43 PM rebeccaa We are doing a Valentine poetry tea using some of the old Ideas books
2017-01-26 07:29:45 PM isabel1 MEPAP1-090616
2017-01-26 07:29:55 PM 11616499 We have been doing king and queen also over the last few years, but i am trying to figure out why. because king and queen would be more prom related, vs. valentines??
2017-01-26 07:29:57 PM wendy5 I tried having residant council this week after bingo. Great turn out but our activity room is a popular pass way point between skilled and long term. I guess I have to go back using a small room but it sure was great having 13 people in Resident Council!
2017-01-26 07:30:01 PM kathyhughes When you email me let me know
2017-01-26 07:30:04 PM mark26 king and queen prom for my facilty
2017-01-26 07:30:09 PM bestkat4u nice rebecca
2017-01-26 07:30:17 PM isabel1 oh ok. yes ms kathy. thank you
2017-01-26 07:30:20 PM saraheltman At high school we used to do sir valentine and he would pick his lady
2017-01-26 07:30:24 PM bestkat4u great mark
2017-01-26 07:30:25 PM rebeccaa thanks kat
2017-01-26 07:30:43 PM kathyhughes The email me Nancy and I can send it to you
2017-01-26 07:30:46 PM bestkat4u you're welcome
2017-01-26 07:30:51 PM katierdale We have a ratio of like 7:1 women:men...maybe 8:1
2017-01-26 07:30:57 PM mark26 and the employees will be the will pick
2017-01-26 07:31:13 PM mark26 there will ballots given and will tally it
2017-01-26 07:31:15 PM katierdale we're starting a resident of the month program
2017-01-26 07:31:21 PM 11616499 Our resident council is typically 8 people. on a really good day we have had 15! but alot of the times people refuse to attend.
2017-01-26 07:31:28 PM bestkat4u thats great katie the men will feel very special
2017-01-26 07:31:29 PM nancy1 Thank-You I will do that that
2017-01-26 07:31:39 PM kathyhughes Are you doing anything for Groundhog day?
2017-01-26 07:31:40 PM tammymb I have competed the first section of MEPAP 2 and turned in my practicum last night. When I do the mid-term?
2017-01-26 07:31:42 PM rebeccaa we are also going to exchange valentines with our school kids that visit on the Friday before
2017-01-26 07:31:49 PM 11616499 we do resident and employee of the month it is great!!
2017-01-26 07:31:50 PM katierdale good - I only have a few men, kat. and the first resident of the month is a male!
2017-01-26 07:31:50 PM layvonne2016 on fat tueday we are making beignets with the resident and have the residents dress up , playing music , passing out beads going down the halls
2017-01-26 07:32:00 PM mlmusic Dirt pudding for groundhog day
2017-01-26 07:32:01 PM saraheltman Making a groundhog out of a paper plate for our dementia residents
2017-01-26 07:32:07 PM wendy5 MEPAP 1 and 2 for certification--then what is after that?
2017-01-26 07:32:08 PM bestkat4u nice katie
2017-01-26 07:32:10 PM tvs320 Not really... we will talk about it and watch it of course.
2017-01-26 07:32:17 PM rebeccaa We do trivia about Ground hog day and I have live coverage on the TV
2017-01-26 07:32:21 PM isabel1 We will have Valentine ball, a saxophone artist serenades, a special Valentine Meal, 3 separate date performances, SUper Bowl Halftimes, Touchdown Bingo, Tap dancing too
2017-01-26 07:32:22 PM bestkat4u nice sarah
2017-01-26 07:32:28 PM katierdale I think the men may be more competitve for that than the women?
2017-01-26 07:32:28 PM 11616499 I usually type up a little past history on the resident as well
2017-01-26 07:32:30 PM kathyhughes Tammy if you email me and let me know that you are ready to take the MEPAP2 Paced mid term I will have the office open it for you
2017-01-26 07:32:40 PM jillm right, I forgot about Mardi Gras! A parade around our park and a jazz band.
2017-01-26 07:32:42 PM tammymb thanks!
2017-01-26 07:32:44 PM bestkat4u sweet isabell
2017-01-26 07:32:47 PM rebeccaa A harp player is always nice for a valentine party
2017-01-26 07:33:01 PM wendy5 Wendy Lilly MEPAP1-120616
2017-01-26 07:33:13 PM bestkat4u yes
2017-01-26 07:33:16 PM katierdale we're doing a Chair Dance Group for our Variety Show - I'm teaching them moves and leading them to the songs "Hey Good Lookin" "Hound Dog" and "Great Balls of Fire"
2017-01-26 07:33:20 PM isabel1 bestkat4u thanks. we will be crowning a King and a Queen too
2017-01-26 07:33:21 PM 11616499 we have a harp player that is wonderful, but since its not new to us we use a cello
2017-01-26 07:33:40 PM bestkat4u cute katie
2017-01-26 07:33:42 PM katierdale the lyrics are so descriptive they practically tell you the motions to do!
2017-01-26 07:33:50 PM bestkat4u i love all ideals
2017-01-26 07:33:51 PM kathyhughes Where do you all go on outings????
2017-01-26 07:33:54 PM tammymb chair dancing is fun!
2017-01-26 07:34:01 PM 11616499 we go to the zoo
2017-01-26 07:34:07 PM wendy5 I work in a very IRISH town and my facility wants bagpipers and irish dancers on St Patricks Day. Everyone is already booked
2017-01-26 07:34:09 PM bestkat4u water front
2017-01-26 07:34:14 PM isabel1 katierdale, i think i am going to copy your chair dance group. i have few men and ladies here who like to dance
2017-01-26 07:34:17 PM mlmusic Restaurants, shopping, and barbecues in the park in the summer
2017-01-26 07:34:18 PM bestkat4u for us alot
2017-01-26 07:34:24 PM tvs320 I just planned to go to pottery place.
2017-01-26 07:34:27 PM katierdale yeah they are sitting in the chairs dancing, they love it
2017-01-26 07:34:31 PM 11616499 pontoon rides monthly, museum, garden parks, dairy queen and attend school plays
2017-01-26 07:34:32 PM tammymb musuems, farmers market, county fair, shopping, movies
2017-01-26 07:34:55 PM jillm parks, museums, restaurants. we are limited as it is a memory care unit and the residents have limited mobility
2017-01-26 07:34:59 PM saraheltman Longwood Gardens, a large walk around flower gaden and conservatory, it is wheelchair friendly and is always gorgeous, all year round.
2017-01-26 07:35:06 PM tvs320 they love to ride by their old house
2017-01-26 07:35:10 PM rebeccaa Gardens, zoo, jelly factories, tractor museums, horse farms, alpaca farms, casino,
2017-01-26 07:35:14 PM wendy5 My bus has been broken since I have been in charge of outings I do not even know where to begin
2017-01-26 07:35:14 PM katierdale Tower of the Americas (san Antonio thing), restaurants, museums, OH MY GOSH my aunt works at Longwood Gardens Sarah!
2017-01-26 07:35:14 PM 11616499 in the summer of course! i live in MN lakes are 12 inches thick with ice now
2017-01-26 07:35:19 PM tvs320 I make them the tour guide
2017-01-26 07:35:24 PM bestkat4u the ambulatory residents horse and buggy rides
2017-01-26 07:35:36 PM rebeccaa fishing, picnics at the park
2017-01-26 07:35:38 PM layvonne2016 i still dont have a van driver yet. but im in the process to get my CDL to take them out on outing
2017-01-26 07:35:39 PM katierdale in fact she used to be a volunteer coordinator at a nursing home before that job :)
2017-01-26 07:35:40 PM wendy5 All my people are wheel chair bound so it will be tricky
2017-01-26 07:35:42 PM isabel1 we will not be going to any outings in Feb because of the roller coaster weather here in Virginia, plus we are in the process of hiring a new Activities Assitant who will replace me
2017-01-26 07:35:48 PM tammymb wendy5, sorry to hear that!
2017-01-26 07:35:51 PM bestkat4u historical district of sc
2017-01-26 07:35:52 PM 11616499 we do silent auctions, makes alot of money fast! great way to repair bus break downs
2017-01-26 07:36:07 PM wendy5 such a bummer
2017-01-26 07:36:10 PM katierdale once you get the CDL layvonne you're good
2017-01-26 07:36:12 PM kathyhughes I had residents in wheelchairs and we went out all the time
2017-01-26 07:36:26 PM rebeccaa mine are all wheelchairs
2017-01-26 07:36:27 PM katierdale as long as you have a lift on the vehicle and know how to use it
2017-01-26 07:36:34 PM bestkat4u a lot of mine are in wc
2017-01-26 07:36:35 PM jillm my favorite outing in the assisted living unit was "Resident's Tour" with a resident giving history of specific areas of town. They know so much more than the history books
2017-01-26 07:36:35 PM katierdale oh man that's tough
2017-01-26 07:36:39 PM saraheltman katierdale-small world!!!
2017-01-26 07:36:39 PM layvonne2016 thank you katierdale
2017-01-26 07:36:43 PM wendy5 I hope to get in a groove. Our bus has 2 chair locks!
2017-01-26 07:36:45 PM mark26 as long as the van has a lift youll be fine
2017-01-26 07:36:46 PM isabel1 our ladies would like to fund raisers too for their art and craft club
2017-01-26 07:36:47 PM 11616499 my bus only holds 4 wheel chairs
2017-01-26 07:37:01 PM rebeccaa my back hurts today from yesterdays outing
2017-01-26 07:37:06 PM 11616499 but you have to have volunteers to assist in pushing them
2017-01-26 07:37:09 PM tammymb we have craft shows alot!
2017-01-26 07:37:12 PM katierdale Sarah I went there Easter 2015 it was BEAUTIFUL, I bet your resdients love that place
2017-01-26 07:37:19 PM jillm rebeccaa I feel your pain!
2017-01-26 07:37:26 PM katierdale yeah me too rebeccaa
2017-01-26 07:37:33 PM 11616499 rebeccaa...i feel for you! outings are great but physically tiring
2017-01-26 07:37:40 PM wendy5 The ARK is 2 hours away--wouldn't that be cool?
2017-01-26 07:37:43 PM tvs320 I can only take 4 at a time but the problem is finding an aide to go.
2017-01-26 07:37:43 PM isabel1 we take wheelchairs in outings too, limited to chairs but we still take those in wheelchair but can transfer
2017-01-26 07:37:45 PM saraheltman They do, I work at Tel Hai, and they absolutely loved it!
2017-01-26 07:37:45 PM rebeccaa So true!
2017-01-26 07:37:50 PM bestkat4u we get the family involved in crafts anf auction off their work
2017-01-26 07:37:54 PM bestkat4u sweet
2017-01-26 07:37:56 PM tammymb you sleep good at night after an outing!
2017-01-26 07:38:01 PM kathyhughes We would take them out to baseball games, community events, the theater, anywhere they wanted
2017-01-26 07:38:07 PM katierdale yeah I limited my outings to every other week - every week was too much for me. Now we do every week again but Restaurant OR tour. Not both like we used to
2017-01-26 07:38:08 PM nancy1 Out to see special Xmas lights and to the xmas stores...someone donated a van that only takes 4 and both of us in the department have to go...the van is very POORLY designed and uses more time and energy than its worth but we're stuck with it...we take our residents to our cafe' 2xs a month for Lunch Bunch
2017-01-26 07:38:16 PM 11616499 we also watch christmas train, and join all summer parades in our area usually 4. we also had a winter parade of lights that was great
2017-01-26 07:38:26 PM rebeccaa high school musical dress rehearsals during the day
2017-01-26 07:38:28 PM isabel1 we now have a veteran who and a couple who work with our art and craft club
2017-01-26 07:38:29 PM katierdale (I'm in AL though so Idk how often SNFs go)
2017-01-26 07:38:34 PM tvs320 Staffing is a huge issue
2017-01-26 07:38:45 PM katierdale volunteers are invaluable
2017-01-26 07:38:57 PM jillm I hurt my back dealing with all the wheelchairs on an outing but it didn't snap until I got home so the company said it wasn't work related. Really?
2017-01-26 07:38:59 PM wendy5 I have the best volunteer EVER
2017-01-26 07:39:02 PM kathyhughes Depends on the residents and where they wanted to go
2017-01-26 07:39:04 PM bestkat4u yes always tv
2017-01-26 07:39:16 PM isabel1 yes, i am getting a lot of volunteers also.
2017-01-26 07:39:17 PM wendy5 She is working this weekend so I can go to a family party
2017-01-26 07:39:19 PM katierdale idk wendy, I have a pretty good one...but she's leaving to apply as a resident aid :(
2017-01-26 07:39:22 PM nancy1 we have picnics in our driveway to and music and drinks in our drive-up to get out
2017-01-26 07:39:30 PM rebeccaa Any ideas for Volunteer apprecaition. We use to do a dinner but the new owner may not go for that
2017-01-26 07:39:36 PM tammymb our local movie theater opens during the day just for us at a discount!
2017-01-26 07:40:06 PM katierdale good question rebeccaa. I try to give them thank you cards signed by the residents and myself every so often, but other than that I haven't done much...
2017-01-26 07:40:20 PM mlmusic Maybe gift certificates to a local fave?
2017-01-26 07:40:21 PM isabel1 we give our volunteers a certificate of appreciation and a treat
2017-01-26 07:40:24 PM tammymb I have received 6 volunteers since Christmas
2017-01-26 07:40:25 PM kathyhughes the residents made thankyou cards once a month for the volunteers, it was hard to get everyone there for one event
2017-01-26 07:40:27 PM 11616499 yes we do the same with transfers as long as they dont require a lift. I am the only Nursing assistant certified on top of doing our activities so transfers get tricky. if i cant do it alone then we have to limit residents and take turns with the stricktly wheelchair bound
2017-01-26 07:40:27 PM saraheltman High School Musical dress rehearsals! So cool, I would have loved to perform for the elderly, they usually don't judge the performances too badly and it's free!
2017-01-26 07:41:10 PM katierdale reminds me of the days my cousins and I would perform Grease for my grandpa's nursing home
2017-01-26 07:41:23 PM bestkat4u lol
2017-01-26 07:41:26 PM isabel1 i love Grease
2017-01-26 07:41:27 PM bestkat4u nice
2017-01-26 07:41:30 PM katierdale I was alwasy the back up singer
2017-01-26 07:41:35 PM rebeccaa I always feel as though a card is not sufficient but they volunteer for the residents not a gift
2017-01-26 07:41:40 PM katierdale lol never got to be sandy or danny
2017-01-26 07:41:42 PM tammymb sounded like fun! katieedale
2017-01-26 07:41:58 PM saraheltman Perfect! Great ideas!
2017-01-26 07:41:58 PM katierdale that's what got me interested in nursing homes and activities :)
2017-01-26 07:42:03 PM rebeccaa They get a free meal on outings
2017-01-26 07:42:14 PM nancy1 We did that too at another facility sARAH...all the senior homes in the city were invited....they LOVED it!!!!!!
2017-01-26 07:42:21 PM kathyhughes The residents made them and they got one once a month and appreciated their time
2017-01-26 07:42:33 PM 26rosemarie i have been in Activities for 5 months so im learning a lot with yall. :)
2017-01-26 07:42:49 PM layvonne2016 great idea kathy
2017-01-26 07:42:55 PM 11616499 this year volunteer appreciation we are going to do different. SO many people come and help through out the year, and have had people upset or offended that they didnt get an invite. so we are putting an ad in the paper and thanking all who have helped out at the facility and state to stop by and grab their gift. usually girl scout cookies thanks-alot-cookies. this way if they come for a gift they might actually stay and visit too. lol
2017-01-26 07:42:55 PM tammymb welcome! 26rosemarie!
2017-01-26 07:42:58 PM kathyhughes the residents also signed them
2017-01-26 07:43:13 PM 26rosemarie thank you Tammy\
2017-01-26 07:43:15 PM isabel1 our residdents are also doing the thank you card every now and then, sign them and write them, decorate their cards
2017-01-26 07:43:37 PM rebeccaa Wonderful idea 11616499
2017-01-26 07:43:50 PM tvs320 great idea!!!
2017-01-26 07:43:52 PM tammymb we will have a Volunteers' luncheon in April
2017-01-26 07:43:56 PM 11616499 we usually did a brunch and residents made a gift. but we have just a very poor turnout with it, its just not worth the hassel anymore.
2017-01-26 07:44:00 PM katierdale hey did anyone ever try doing a yearbook???
2017-01-26 07:44:16 PM nancy1 116.......Excellent!!!! I'm gonna steal that one!!!
2017-01-26 07:44:17 PM jmorris84 good ideas
2017-01-26 07:44:19 PM rebeccaa sounds very involved
2017-01-26 07:44:22 PM katierdale my residents have expressed doing one and I thought an annual yearbook for the calendar year would be a good idea
2017-01-26 07:44:44 PM katierdale Yeah but essentially it's pictures you take of them anyway , just have them write an article or something
2017-01-26 07:44:44 PM kathyhughes It would be a great idea
2017-01-26 07:44:50 PM rebeccaa as in expensive
2017-01-26 07:44:53 PM wendy5 I would do 6 months! so much changes at our place
2017-01-26 07:45:08 PM kathyhughes You can make it into a calendar for the next year
2017-01-26 07:45:15 PM saraheltman Semi Annual Yearbook?
2017-01-26 07:45:17 PM layvonne2016 great idea
2017-01-26 07:45:23 PM rebeccaa I like the calendar idea
2017-01-26 07:45:27 PM severest great idea
2017-01-26 07:45:30 PM nancy1 Our corporation has a special appreciation dinner and program so we don;t go as big as we used to either
2017-01-26 07:45:30 PM tammymb I love the idea!
2017-01-26 07:45:38 PM wendy5 I want to arrange Glamour shots for mothers day
2017-01-26 07:45:41 PM kathyhughes I believe that some printing places will make them for you and then you can sell them to staff
2017-01-26 07:45:53 PM rebeccaa great Kathy
2017-01-26 07:45:57 PM bestkat4u nice windy
2017-01-26 07:45:58 PM mlmusic Oh, Glamour Shots is excellent!
2017-01-26 07:46:03 PM 11616499 good im glad you like! great to share ideas!!
2017-01-26 07:46:04 PM bestkat4u wendy
2017-01-26 07:46:08 PM katierdale expensive, maybe, but if they are willing to pay for them I can make the book in Indesign (Adobe program) and for less than $20 a book take them to print
2017-01-26 07:46:14 PM 11616499 my name is amanda, sorry need to change my name on here.
2017-01-26 07:46:20 PM isabel1 i like the glamor shots too
2017-01-26 07:46:21 PM wendy5 I will have the pictures taken early then framed for mothers day for them to give to their kids
2017-01-26 07:46:26 PM jillm I didn't realize Glamour Shots is still around!
2017-01-26 07:46:44 PM jillm wendy5 GREAT idea
2017-01-26 07:46:46 PM katierdale Or maybe start a facebook page if your residents signed a photo release form and just turn the facebook page into a book?
2017-01-26 07:46:50 PM rebeccaa me neither jill
2017-01-26 07:46:52 PM tammymb glamour shots would be fun!
2017-01-26 07:46:52 PM isabel1 i just wish i have a full time staff
2017-01-26 07:46:59 PM saraheltman Indesign is great, I made cheap programs and printed them myself for a performance in our chapel :) A lot of work though...
2017-01-26 07:47:04 PM 11616499 we also do a facebook page
2017-01-26 07:47:06 PM rebeccaa me too isabel
2017-01-26 07:47:07 PM wendy5 I am not sure if it is but something close! I might have to hire someone to take the pictures at our location
2017-01-26 07:47:09 PM mlmusic I don't know about the company, but I like the idea of Glamour shots.
2017-01-26 07:47:09 PM katierdale yeah it is a lot of work
2017-01-26 07:47:27 PM tvs320 My company is very strict with photos
2017-01-26 07:47:31 PM katierdale or set up your own background and get a good camera to borrow?
2017-01-26 07:47:43 PM kathyhughes you can also see if you can rent a photo booth
2017-01-26 07:47:49 PM bestkat4u but you enjoy the work katie
2017-01-26 07:47:56 PM tvs320 I love photo booth
2017-01-26 07:48:03 PM saraheltman Sometimes...
2017-01-26 07:48:06 PM wendy5 photo booths are a lot of fun
2017-01-26 07:48:06 PM katierdale I'm good at drawing portraits of people - and I do enjoy that too. Graphic Design and art is my forte
2017-01-26 07:48:08 PM rebeccaa who would you get a photo booth from
2017-01-26 07:48:13 PM isabel1 we can do pictures as long as it for the facility use and for family memebers only. I will do photo booth on mardi gras
2017-01-26 07:48:22 PM 11616499 as long as forms are signed its okay. but yes photos can be tricky. I also manage our fb page and just make sure photos are appropriate.
2017-01-26 07:48:22 PM kathyhughes I would do a search
2017-01-26 07:48:33 PM mlmusic You'll need someone good with makeup, and they use a real cheap material to wrap around the shoulders.
2017-01-26 07:48:36 PM 11616499 drawing pics would be awesome
2017-01-26 07:48:40 PM isabel1 no fb
2017-01-26 07:49:06 PM wendy5 rebecca--tons of people have photo booths for weddings and graduations now so do a search-you might luck out!
2017-01-26 07:49:10 PM kathyhughes I know of one facility that has a photo booth set up for their local high school prom and the kids come in to use it and the residents can see them
2017-01-26 07:49:12 PM mlmusic It's just shiny material, but it's very cheap.
2017-01-26 07:49:25 PM rebeccaa we had a guy to characturs for a volunteer party and they loved it
2017-01-26 07:49:30 PM tvs320 That is a great idea!!!
2017-01-26 07:49:46 PM tvs320 My residents would love to see the kid in prom dresses
2017-01-26 07:50:14 PM isabel1 that is a nice idea ms kathy
2017-01-26 07:50:14 PM rebeccaa left the chat room
2017-01-26 07:50:16 PM saraheltman You can rent them for not that much, people do for weddings and proms

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