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2017-01-31 07:20:48 PM jamiebernard unless its music or food related
2017-01-31 07:20:49 PM rissarie2013 no. they like to keep to themsleves really
2017-01-31 07:20:58 PM denisewiit always food
2017-01-31 07:21:00 PM rebeccal food will get them to ANYTHING
2017-01-31 07:21:04 PM akoppel food is always a winner
2017-01-31 07:21:09 PM rissarie2013 only for meals some really condier talking to the other men
2017-01-31 07:21:12 PM juliannag cant go wrong with food
2017-01-31 07:21:15 PM wendy5 super bowl parties?
2017-01-31 07:21:23 PM jodie583 rissarie - if that's what they want.... then that's what they get - make sure they have all the supplies they need for what they do in their rooms
2017-01-31 07:21:26 PM emilydoran yes. Food! especially pop corn.
2017-01-31 07:21:30 PM jodie583 document, document, document
2017-01-31 07:21:31 PM denisewiit if we are out of room confinement we will
2017-01-31 07:21:35 PM cmerriner I ALWAYS DO FOOD. THATS THE TRICK
2017-01-31 07:21:38 PM jamiebernard anyone do prize bingo and how do you keep your prize costs low? it ends up costing a fortune
2017-01-31 07:21:41 PM kirstensch7 My men love domino, they are very competitive
2017-01-31 07:21:42 PM kaneika22 Kathy some of my written assignments are not graded could it be due to no name?
2017-01-31 07:21:46 PM rissarie2013 kathy my comouter is at 10% so my comp gonna die soon
2017-01-31 07:21:49 PM debra janice thanks for the recommendations! Thankfully our library has "bags" to go and i'll check to see if any are on the list!
2017-01-31 07:21:52 PM rissarie2013 and oh yes jodie of course
2017-01-31 07:21:56 PM janicelawrence6 bingo prizes. small candy bars
2017-01-31 07:21:56 PM denisewiit bite size candy for bingo
2017-01-31 07:22:03 PM akoppel dollar store will help immensly with prizes for bingo
2017-01-31 07:22:03 PM kathyhughes I grade Paced courses once a month
2017-01-31 07:22:04 PM denisewiit a big bag lasts forever
2017-01-31 07:22:05 PM kathybrosrt Idea;s I have been using for men, 6-5-4 dice game, wii hunting, remote race cars, painting , dominoes, cards, minnow races
2017-01-31 07:22:06 PM jodie583 jamie: we have begun blackout with tickets for prizes down the road
2017-01-31 07:22:07 PM cmerriner I DO PUNCHES FOR A WALMART CARD. SAVES SPACE AND MONEY
2017-01-31 07:22:14 PM kirstensch7 they play with the ladies ... unfortunately 2 just died a month ago and now my men are hiding again
2017-01-31 07:22:15 PM kathyhughes Some assignments may take time to grade
2017-01-31 07:22:20 PM rissarie2013 quarters for bingo
2017-01-31 07:22:21 PM wendy5 trail mix for bingo--dollar store best ever
2017-01-31 07:22:23 PM kaneika22 ok
2017-01-31 07:22:25 PM denisewiit i like the dice game too
2017-01-31 07:22:32 PM kristina88 i also do small candy, dollar store
2017-01-31 07:22:41 PM rissarie2013 chips and pop too
2017-01-31 07:22:49 PM kathybrosrt my residents love horses and 6-5-4 dice games
2017-01-31 07:22:51 PM wendy5 good feedback today on the dice game
2017-01-31 07:22:53 PM denisewiit and gum
2017-01-31 07:22:54 PM jamiebernard ive been getting boxes of chips at costco, its the cheapest ive seen so far. And dollar store of course
2017-01-31 07:22:55 PM lorimcg ever play Right - Left - Center it is a dice game and the dice mye few guys like it
2017-01-31 07:22:56 PM kaneika22 minnow races lol sounds fun
2017-01-31 07:22:58 PM jessicarae I like the trail mix idea! thats great
2017-01-31 07:22:58 PM rissarie2013 you could do fruit and pop bingo as well
2017-01-31 07:23:00 PM jodie583 I do pretty tissue boxes and fancy scented soaps at dollar tree
2017-01-31 07:23:01 PM cmerriner 1 PUNCH = 1 DOLLAR 10 PUNCHES THEY GWET A 10$GIFT CARD MY PEOPLE LOVE IT
2017-01-31 07:23:07 PM kathybrosrt also cotton ball races
2017-01-31 07:23:13 PM emilydoran i also do cheap little note books from the dollar store. i get 4 for a dollar and tehy love them
2017-01-31 07:23:13 PM juliannag whats that
2017-01-31 07:23:18 PM denisewiit you can order on like at the dollare store
2017-01-31 07:23:19 PM auazuibke0114 horse races are fun for men
2017-01-31 07:23:20 PM debra jodie - what's blackout?
2017-01-31 07:23:22 PM rissarie2013 cmerriner what the one punch one dollar for?\
2017-01-31 07:23:23 PM rebeccal cmerriner thats a great idea
2017-01-31 07:23:30 PM denisewiit casino nights are good too
2017-01-31 07:23:36 PM akoppel i cant keep up with prizes they always want some thing different lol
2017-01-31 07:23:38 PM rebeccal i do horse racing.... but no men come
2017-01-31 07:23:41 PM rissarie2013 do u have slot machines deinse
2017-01-31 07:23:42 PM jodie583 debra - where you cover the entire card
2017-01-31 07:23:43 PM jamiebernard my mananger wanted me to do healthy bingo prizes at one point. that didnt last long, as it was expensive and the residents wanted their junk food
2017-01-31 07:23:47 PM kathybrosrt blackout is when the whole bingo card is covered
2017-01-31 07:23:51 PM denisewiit no just black jack
2017-01-31 07:23:53 PM akoppel black jack is popular at my place
2017-01-31 07:23:54 PM lorimcg anyone ever do incentive prizes for CNA's to help with transfers
2017-01-31 07:23:56 PM juliannag we call that cover all
2017-01-31 07:24:00 PM denisewiit i set up tables for them
2017-01-31 07:24:04 PM denisewiit they love it
2017-01-31 07:24:08 PM rebeccal we did a casino night and black jack was the biggest event there
2017-01-31 07:24:10 PM cmerriner RISSARIE2013 ------BINGO PRIZE
2017-01-31 07:24:12 PM rissarie2013 same here julian
2017-01-31 07:24:13 PM rebeccal they love it
2017-01-31 07:24:13 PM jodie583 lorimcg: I give out CHOCOLATE ;)
2017-01-31 07:24:24 PM rissarie2013 okay cmerriner
2017-01-31 07:24:27 PM kaneika22 we give snacks
2017-01-31 07:24:28 PM denisewiit we are gonna try table game tournament too
2017-01-31 07:24:32 PM rissarie2013 stuffed animals too
2017-01-31 07:24:33 PM cmerriner OR 4 CORNERS THEY LOVE
2017-01-31 07:24:33 PM jessicarae what do you mean for transfers?
2017-01-31 07:24:34 PM lorimcg we get no help from the aides and i need to do something
2017-01-31 07:24:37 PM juliannag we do candy for the single lines and bigger prizes for the cover all
2017-01-31 07:24:39 PM rissarie2013 for bingo
2017-01-31 07:24:42 PM shawna chocalates a winner!
2017-01-31 07:24:44 PM debra oh .... we just call it full card. ha!
2017-01-31 07:24:46 PM akoppel i want another casino game, but cant think of any that may work
2017-01-31 07:24:46 PM rissarie2013 or jewelry for the ladies
2017-01-31 07:24:47 PM jamiebernard rebecca we should use the casino wheel thing sometime. if its not broken by maintenance
2017-01-31 07:24:48 PM rissarie2013 socks
2017-01-31 07:24:49 PM kaylaz10 what are cotton ball races?
2017-01-31 07:24:52 PM lorimcg bring them to the different areas of the buildings for activities
2017-01-31 07:24:55 PM jodie583 :) DEBRA4
2017-01-31 07:24:55 PM rissarie2013 word puzzle books
2017-01-31 07:24:57 PM kathybrosrt lol Lori heck no..if they help we give them treats from the event we are doing..I feel we are supposed to work topgether and I shouldnt have to give them a prize for doing their job
2017-01-31 07:25:01 PM lorimcg it is hard for one aide
2017-01-31 07:25:07 PM jessicarae oh ok!
2017-01-31 07:25:15 PM denisewiit true
2017-01-31 07:25:18 PM jodie583 COTTONBALL RACES? WHO IS DOING THIS?
2017-01-31 07:25:20 PM jessicarae Amen Kathyb!!
2017-01-31 07:25:29 PM kaneika22 Amen Kathy B lol
2017-01-31 07:25:34 PM kathybrosrt I do cottonball races with my resident
2017-01-31 07:25:36 PM rissarie2013 how do u do tht denise
2017-01-31 07:25:39 PM kristina88 thumbs up kathy
2017-01-31 07:25:41 PM rissarie2013 and kathy
2017-01-31 07:25:41 PM juliannag yes id like to know
2017-01-31 07:25:42 PM denisewiit what is it
2017-01-31 07:25:47 PM jodie583 kathyb - I also love to get surprises, so I give them, as well
2017-01-31 07:25:50 PM pamgoodwin OK, what is a cotton ball race??
2017-01-31 07:25:52 PM kaneika22 cotton ball races?
2017-01-31 07:25:53 PM lorimcg i know kathy b but they are not supportive of activities. but if we aren't there to help with meals..... there is heck to pay
2017-01-31 07:25:56 PM linda1 what are cotton ball races
2017-01-31 07:26:03 PM michaelthorsonad ok, good night all, time for dinner and need to do some homework done, thank you for your help kathy, i will email you by morning at the latest.
2017-01-31 07:26:06 PM lorimcg what is cotton ball race
2017-01-31 07:26:07 PM akoppel please do tell
2017-01-31 07:26:11 PM raninjnj Cotton ball race????
2017-01-31 07:26:22 PM jessicarae What do you have to do for meals? To help?
2017-01-31 07:26:27 PM rissarie2013 cotton ball races?
2017-01-31 07:26:37 PM lorimcg pass out trays and set up.
2017-01-31 07:26:42 PM jodie583 I'm thinking blowingthrough a straw to push the corron ball down the table
2017-01-31 07:26:43 PM dorisc what isthe live chat grade on
2017-01-31 07:26:45 PM kathybrosrt Ok make a carboard thing kind of like gutters....put a cotton ball on one end..residents blow through straws to get their ball to the other end
2017-01-31 07:26:46 PM kirstensch7 Lorimcg: talk to Nurse department to get CNA involved??? Transfer is CNA business
2017-01-31 07:26:48 PM debra who's got the cotton ball races????
2017-01-31 07:26:59 PM jessicarae We had to serve dinner at one time but not now
2017-01-31 07:27:06 PM jodie583 nice, kathy
2017-01-31 07:27:09 PM kaneika22 cool
2017-01-31 07:27:11 PM juliannag thats a good lung exercise!
2017-01-31 07:27:13 PM wendy5 cool
2017-01-31 07:27:13 PM kathyhughes I am not sure what you are asking Doris
2017-01-31 07:27:13 PM jamiebernard we did the minute to win it games one time, the cookie on the face was so funny.
2017-01-31 07:27:13 PM janicelawrence6 LOL
2017-01-31 07:27:15 PM pamgoodwin Ohhh, Kathy I can use that for my chinese new year...yeah another game
2017-01-31 07:27:19 PM kristina88 for meals we pour drinks hand out trays cut up food supervise meal transport residents back to rooms and then clean up
2017-01-31 07:27:22 PM kathybrosrt same thing with minnows..if they blow through a straw on the minnow, it will take off
2017-01-31 07:27:23 PM denisewiit cotton ball races thats such a good idea
2017-01-31 07:27:32 PM lorimcg not in my building and DON says if they are busy with their work so be it. sitting around with cell phone isn't busy to me
2017-01-31 07:27:36 PM jessicarae wow! thats a lot!!
2017-01-31 07:27:39 PM dorisc what is the live chat grade on
2017-01-31 07:28:00 PM rissarie2013 amen lori
2017-01-31 07:28:03 PM kathyhughes Participation and being here for 1 hour
2017-01-31 07:28:14 PM denisewiit i agree
2017-01-31 07:28:21 PM rebeccal i thought you only had to stay for 45 minutes?
2017-01-31 07:28:29 PM janicelawrence6 We have a specialty chat tomorrow.
2017-01-31 07:28:34 PM kathyhughes No its an hour
2017-01-31 07:28:34 PM denisewiit i hate when the cnas arent doing their jobs
2017-01-31 07:28:34 PM wendy5 I have a lot of 14, 15, 16 yr olds wanting to volunteer! Help!
2017-01-31 07:28:38 PM juliannag whats the specialty chat about tomoro
2017-01-31 07:28:38 PM kathyhughes Yes you do
2017-01-31 07:28:40 PM kathybrosrt heck I would stay 2 hours if it was still going on
2017-01-31 07:28:41 PM rissarie2013 whats tht janice
2017-01-31 07:28:47 PM denisewiit i was one for a long time
2017-01-31 07:28:48 PM michaelthorsonad left the chat room
2017-01-31 07:28:48 PM rissarie2013 me too denise
2017-01-31 07:28:50 PM janicelawrence6 It was in our e mail.
2017-01-31 07:28:50 PM juliannag wendy have them clean stuff
2017-01-31 07:28:53 PM lorimcg i know kathy b me too. learn a lot
2017-01-31 07:28:56 PM jamiebernard thats a tough one, it can become like babysitting volunteers
2017-01-31 07:29:03 PM cmerriner I HAD THAT AGE GROUP COME VOLUNTEER AND THEY FLAKED ALOT
2017-01-31 07:29:12 PM janicelawrence6 left the chat room
2017-01-31 07:29:14 PM debra can the 14,15,16 yr olds paint finger nails? our folks love this when they come!
2017-01-31 07:29:15 PM raninjnj What will everyone serve for superbowl event
2017-01-31 07:29:16 PM juliannag thats why we have them sanitize our supplies
2017-01-31 07:29:16 PM kathyhughes I would have a special project for them
2017-01-31 07:29:19 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
2017-01-31 07:29:20 PM kristina88 now can you leave volunteers alone t do activities
2017-01-31 07:29:23 PM jamiebernard there are only a few who are cut out for it at that age
2017-01-31 07:29:28 PM denisewiit im looking for irish dancers for st patties day
2017-01-31 07:29:30 PM juliannag wings and chips and party mix for our super bowl
2017-01-31 07:29:32 PM kathyhughes something that they can do with some of the residents
2017-01-31 07:29:35 PM rtrytek I have a lot of volunteers around that age and I usually have bingo around the times they come in because they can be very helpful with the resdidents
2017-01-31 07:29:35 PM rissarie2013 kathyhughes we have a chat tomorrow?
2017-01-31 07:29:36 PM morganc we just had a group of 15 year olds come sing and help with bingo a nd the reidents loved it
2017-01-31 07:29:36 PM wendy5 my 18 an 19 yr olds flake cant imagine how to keep all these young people busy
2017-01-31 07:29:43 PM emilydoran I cant leave voluenteers alone unless they are 18
2017-01-31 07:29:44 PM shawna Kathy, the asignment where you interview my don, do i have to write a summery or just get my advisor to sign off?
2017-01-31 07:29:49 PM janicelawrence6 left the chat room
2017-01-31 07:29:52 PM kathybrosrt Our 6th graders volunteer in the summer..we call them volunteens...actually I really miss them when school starts back up
2017-01-31 07:29:56 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
2017-01-31 07:29:57 PM janicelawrence6 left the chat room
2017-01-31 07:29:59 PM jamiebernard i get them to call bingo, or board games
2017-01-31 07:30:04 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
2017-01-31 07:30:07 PM cmerriner MY VOUNTEER THAT LIVE ON CAMPUS ARE MORE RELIABLE THAN LITTLE KIDS
2017-01-31 07:30:10 PM kathyhughes Its a Specialty Chat I believe
2017-01-31 07:30:10 PM akoppel its tough when ceratin kids wanna volunteer, i had a group of kids come in and it was a disaster
2017-01-31 07:30:12 PM juliannag bet the residents love that
2017-01-31 07:30:12 PM kristina88 i am always unsure if i cant actually leave them unsupervised
2017-01-31 07:30:21 PM kristina88 and get no answer
2017-01-31 07:30:21 PM kathybrosrt they help us on picnics, play games, go on blockwalks
2017-01-31 07:30:23 PM juliannag whats the specialty chaT? is it the assiste dliving one::?
2017-01-31 07:30:26 PM debra yes - irish dancer! have yet to find any that don't cost a ton!
2017-01-31 07:30:31 PM denisewiit We also have some cheerleaders coming to do a little show for the residents
2017-01-31 07:30:32 PM cmerriner INTERNS ARE GREAT TOOO
2017-01-31 07:30:39 PM denisewiit its free
2017-01-31 07:30:43 PM juliannag where do you find 9interns
2017-01-31 07:30:45 PM kathyhughes I don;t know let me check
2017-01-31 07:30:55 PM kaneika22 how do you get interns?
2017-01-31 07:30:58 PM cmerriner CHAPLAIN INTERN ARE GREAT
2017-01-31 07:31:04 PM lorimcg irsih dancers should do it for free. when my daughter danced they did it for free
2017-01-31 07:31:06 PM denisewiit my administrator is gonna pay for the irish dancers
2017-01-31 07:31:09 PM cmerriner IF YOU HAVE A CHAPLAIN
2017-01-31 07:31:18 PM kathybrosrt Well the kids stick with us..they are just there to help with our activities
2017-01-31 07:31:22 PM dorisc do we all have to have assiant
2017-01-31 07:31:30 PM jessicarae we get students from colleges in to do on the job training. Most are really helpful
2017-01-31 07:31:34 PM lorimcg denise try before or after the st paddy day parades
2017-01-31 07:31:37 PM cmerriner CALL AROUND TO LOCAL COLLEGES
2017-01-31 07:31:44 PM juliannag hm. interesting
2017-01-31 07:31:44 PM janicelawrence6 Earn extra credit for one hour participation in chat to learn something new about ADH. The session is fun and questions are welcome! We meet this month on Wednesday (2/01) @ 8:00 p.m. E.S.T. in the Adult Day Room - see you there!
2017-01-31 07:31:55 PM juliannag whats adh
2017-01-31 07:31:57 PM denisewiit ahhhhh good idea thanks lori
2017-01-31 07:32:04 PM kaneika22 thanks
2017-01-31 07:32:14 PM denisewiit thanks
2017-01-31 07:32:18 PM kathyhughes Thanks Janice....
2017-01-31 07:32:21 PM jodie583 I have ministers of residents who volunteer to visit
2017-01-31 07:32:23 PM janicelawrence6 :)
2017-01-31 07:32:26 PM mzonneville enter the chat room
2017-01-31 07:32:28 PM kathyhughes Adult Day Health
2017-01-31 07:32:49 PM lorimcg we are booked in a local parade and corporate said we can't have residents in the van for it. Jerks
2017-01-31 07:32:51 PM cmerriner WHEN DO YOU KNOW YOUR ONE HOUR IS UP???
2017-01-31 07:32:56 PM kathybrosrt My boss and I were talking. They might pay for my mepap2 class and just take 100.00 out of each check till its paid back
2017-01-31 07:33:01 PM jodie583 thanks Janice
2017-01-31 07:33:07 PM rebeccal is it an hour from when we sign in?
2017-01-31 07:33:08 PM kathyhughes I will let you know
2017-01-31 07:33:08 PM kathybrosrt when Kathy says gnight
2017-01-31 07:33:10 PM janicelawrence6 :)
2017-01-31 07:33:11 PM debra thanks for the reminder janice!
2017-01-31 07:33:14 PM denisewiit lol
2017-01-31 07:33:14 PM lorimcg that is great kathy b
2017-01-31 07:33:19 PM raninjnj Thanks Janice
2017-01-31 07:33:28 PM pamgoodwin lol kathy
2017-01-31 07:33:37 PM kathybrosrt :P
2017-01-31 07:33:46 PM lorimcg i expect to be in the activity department by the end of march. they finally hired someone for my job.
2017-01-31 07:33:47 PM janicelawrence6 Your Welcome! Theses are actually fun.
2017-01-31 07:33:51 PM kaneika22 Theres so much going on this month with a short budget
2017-01-31 07:34:09 PM kathyhughes Great Lors
2017-01-31 07:34:12 PM denisewiit what is your monthy budget
2017-01-31 07:34:14 PM kaneika22 any cheap ideas
2017-01-31 07:34:16 PM kathyhughes Lori
2017-01-31 07:34:16 PM kathybrosrt Nice Lori, congrats!
2017-01-31 07:34:23 PM rebeccal i have $800 a month
2017-01-31 07:34:27 PM kaneika22 250.00
2017-01-31 07:34:29 PM denisewiit wow
2017-01-31 07:34:30 PM pamgoodwin Yeah Lori
2017-01-31 07:34:32 PM kristina88 wow i have $0
2017-01-31 07:34:32 PM rebeccal i'm very lucky
2017-01-31 07:34:34 PM cmerriner 1200.00
2017-01-31 07:34:35 PM akoppel 200
2017-01-31 07:34:38 PM denisewiit wow
2017-01-31 07:34:38 PM wendy5 $9.00 per resident
2017-01-31 07:34:38 PM shawna 0
2017-01-31 07:34:42 PM jessicarae for how many residents?
2017-01-31 07:34:46 PM raninjnj Kathy B i am surprised that you have to pay
2017-01-31 07:34:47 PM tajk333 lol, it feels like there is never enough money!
2017-01-31 07:34:48 PM kathybrosrt My budget is 5,000 a yr but that included our wages
2017-01-31 07:34:49 PM emilydoran 1850 for 59 residents
2017-01-31 07:34:50 PM lorimcg i don't have a budget
2017-01-31 07:34:50 PM cmerriner 1200 FOR 86
2017-01-31 07:34:53 PM rissarie2013 left the chat room
2017-01-31 07:34:57 PM kaneika22 I have 35
2017-01-31 07:34:59 PM rtrytek 250, I would love a 1200 budget!
2017-01-31 07:35:04 PM jodie583 at one facility, I had .03ppd
2017-01-31 07:35:05 PM jessicarae wow!
2017-01-31 07:35:09 PM rtrytek i have 105 bed facility
2017-01-31 07:35:10 PM juliannag left the chat room
2017-01-31 07:35:11 PM juliannag enter the chat room
2017-01-31 07:35:17 PM wendy5 640.00 for 70 residents
2017-01-31 07:35:17 PM denisewiit 1200 is amazing
2017-01-31 07:35:18 PM mzonneville we have to make money
2017-01-31 07:35:19 PM rebeccal oh wow my 800 is for 115 residents
2017-01-31 07:35:20 PM akoppel wow, the possibilities seem endless with 1k
2017-01-31 07:35:25 PM cmerriner WHEN DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR ONE HOUR IS UP???
2017-01-31 07:35:36 PM tajk333 We do bake sales to raise money for activities
2017-01-31 07:35:38 PM denisewiit at 9
2017-01-31 07:35:40 PM kristina88 i have never heard of 1200 a month the most i ever had was $50 a month!
2017-01-31 07:35:45 PM kaneika22 The more residents more money
2017-01-31 07:35:46 PM kathybrosrt cmerriner..when Kathy says gnight we are done
2017-01-31 07:35:47 PM lorimcg anyone use the it's never 2 late computer system? i was at an ACT meeting and did an inservice on it. Want one!!!!
2017-01-31 07:35:48 PM wendy5 left the chat room
2017-01-31 07:35:52 PM cmerriner WE DO FUNDRAISER TO GET THEM CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVERY YEAR
2017-01-31 07:35:54 PM wendy5 enter the chat room
2017-01-31 07:36:02 PM jodie583 never heard of that, lori
2017-01-31 07:36:10 PM juliannag thats great that your administers want to invest in the residents. thats how it should be, look at how much residents pay to live in our facilities
2017-01-31 07:36:14 PM cmerriner I BEEN HERE SINCE 630
2017-01-31 07:36:20 PM akoppel my facility is all about the dollar
2017-01-31 07:36:20 PM cmerriner THATS WHY I ASK
2017-01-31 07:36:20 PM dorisc when it is an hour from when you start
2017-01-31 07:36:21 PM wendy5 Christmas is big--start early
2017-01-31 07:36:21 PM kirstensch7 never 2 late is fun! But I don't like the PC Bingo, not very personal
2017-01-31 07:36:23 PM emilydoran we are getting the never 2 late program soon!
2017-01-31 07:36:26 PM kaneika22 yes they pay alot
2017-01-31 07:36:27 PM kathybrosrt We have been epic training all week
2017-01-31 07:36:37 PM cmerriner YES WENDY5
2017-01-31 07:36:43 PM kristina88 what is that program
2017-01-31 07:36:44 PM lorimcg look it up. it is a great computer tool for activities and the residents can use it on 1-1's
2017-01-31 07:36:46 PM wendy5 epic is good
2017-01-31 07:36:49 PM kaneika22 whats the never to late program
2017-01-31 07:37:00 PM debra Our facility is a not for profit so have a low budget.
2017-01-31 07:37:01 PM denisewiit ?
2017-01-31 07:37:03 PM cmerriner LOOOK UP IN2L
2017-01-31 07:37:03 PM lorimcg jealous emily.
2017-01-31 07:37:12 PM kaneika22 left the chat room
2017-01-31 07:37:13 PM kaneika22 enter the chat room
2017-01-31 07:37:19 PM kathybrosrt Yea I use it in swingbed, but they are adding activities to it. I saw my cover sheet and I'm like whoaaa
2017-01-31 07:37:41 PM lorimcg i have been leaving notes about it to my administrator. but we think we might be sold so i can't rock the boat
2017-01-31 07:37:47 PM kirstensch7 it's very good for one on one
2017-01-31 07:37:47 PM jodie583 my budget is good, but I hate to spend it all, in case I find some great deal
2017-01-31 07:38:04 PM juliannag i know the feeling
2017-01-31 07:38:14 PM jodie583 we're going to Electronic Records this year... should be a crazy ride!
2017-01-31 07:38:16 PM kathyhughes Spend every penny each month
2017-01-31 07:38:16 PM kathybrosrt Heck half the time my staff spends their own money on supplies
2017-01-31 07:38:21 PM denisewiit I dont have an exact budget but i dont rock the boat either
2017-01-31 07:38:22 PM cmerriner OREINTAL TRADING AND AMAZON ARE OUR MAIN SPOTS AND THE DAY AFTER HOLIDAYS
2017-01-31 07:38:24 PM lorimcg i just want it for bingo. i am tired of being heckled
2017-01-31 07:38:27 PM debra so never too late and epic are games?
2017-01-31 07:38:29 PM jodie583 okay, Kathy
2017-01-31 07:38:30 PM kirstensch7 I used it for my JEwish residents, too - I had only two and they loved the Jewish dances and activities
2017-01-31 07:38:31 PM kathyhughes if you don't then they will think that you don't need it
2017-01-31 07:38:34 PM emilydoran I spend over $800 a month on entertainers alone.
2017-01-31 07:38:35 PM wendy5 i spend money every month
2017-01-31 07:38:46 PM juliannag we spend alot on entertainment as well.
2017-01-31 07:38:49 PM kathybrosrt no problem there Kathy..I usually run over
2017-01-31 07:38:53 PM akoppel me too
2017-01-31 07:38:53 PM lorimcg it has everything.
2017-01-31 07:39:01 PM denisewiit we spend at least 400 on entertainment
2017-01-31 07:39:06 PM wendy5 my goal this month is to stick to what I have in budget--wish me luck
2017-01-31 07:39:10 PM kristina88 we are not allowed entertainment
2017-01-31 07:39:10 PM juliannag I like keeping a low budget, but still get things that are fun or that we need
2017-01-31 07:39:13 PM emilydoran Its never 2 late is an individualized activity program. its worth the research!
2017-01-31 07:39:15 PM sherika1 enter the chat room
2017-01-31 07:39:15 PM mzonneville we have paid entertainment so we do put in for that

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