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2017-02-28 07:15:40 PM ebreeves i think so perfect compliance they said
2017-02-28 07:15:46 PM jodie583 I have started asking residents to LEAD a group & it's been a hit!
2017-02-28 07:15:49 PM rissarie2013 well lucky ou loll wish we only played 3x a week
2017-02-28 07:15:50 PM erikalmascia We have an exercise program Monday-Friday. The residents love it. Most of them go everyday.
2017-02-28 07:15:50 PM debra me too mgarnica
2017-02-28 07:15:58 PM baileykillingsworth Amberwetherill we have a few that can actually do the bean bag toss, and they seem to love it. I use it for exercise.
2017-02-28 07:15:58 PM catiah I can do any kind of activity but they always ask for bingo, bingo and bingo... Jesus!
2017-02-28 07:15:59 PM kathyhughes You can make your own Bingo cards
2017-02-28 07:15:59 PM rissarie2013 my resident ould play all day everyday
2017-02-28 07:15:59 PM denisewiit i like that jodie
2017-02-28 07:16:05 PM abbyl our residents love bingo, we have it every monday, thursday, and saturday
2017-02-28 07:16:06 PM jodie583 thanks :)
2017-02-28 07:16:10 PM rissarie2013 im making my own bingo vards for st pattys day
2017-02-28 07:16:14 PM ketraa 3 times/wk
2017-02-28 07:16:16 PM sandra3343 i dont have to do bingo , my residents have dementia and cant really play anymore
2017-02-28 07:16:16 PM auazuibke0114 mine too 3x a week is okay coz wednesday is for outings once a week
2017-02-28 07:16:22 PM kathyhughes We used Bingo as entertainment
2017-02-28 07:16:25 PM teyonahills we play bingo about 3 times a week
2017-02-28 07:16:28 PM beckysalaz She says that she survived the holocost and always think that someone is out to get her so we try not to push so hard
2017-02-28 07:16:29 PM prymyc I had one of my residents start a mobile library. she is having so much fun doing it...mostly because it gives her something to do. shes not a very old lady and gets super bored
2017-02-28 07:16:30 PM chelseytimreck our residents enjoy pokeno too which is basically playing card bingo
2017-02-28 07:16:34 PM catiah I print off many kinds of bingo cards from Activity conection .com
2017-02-28 07:16:35 PM marciatrimiew Exercise bingo sheet. Everyone exercises and then places the marker on the sheet just like bingo..
2017-02-28 07:16:36 PM sara1 enter the chat room
2017-02-28 07:16:41 PM desiep3805 For Dementia residents we use home sounds bingo
2017-02-28 07:16:42 PM marilumolina enter the chat room
2017-02-28 07:16:50 PM kathyhughes and we also had a Bingo Marathon for National Nursing Home week
2017-02-28 07:16:54 PM sara1 hello everyone
2017-02-28 07:16:55 PM wandapoulson i save pop caps as bingo chips they can handle them better
2017-02-28 07:16:55 PM rissarie2013 chelseytimreck someone just told me about that the other day!
2017-02-28 07:16:57 PM abbyl whats home sounds bingo
2017-02-28 07:16:58 PM taras Exercise bingo! Love the idea!
2017-02-28 07:16:59 PM rissarie2013 we are goin to try it
2017-02-28 07:16:59 PM auazuibke0114 nice top desip
2017-02-28 07:17:01 PM jodie583 bingo marathon?
2017-02-28 07:17:04 PM mgarnica we had one day of non stop bingo
2017-02-28 07:17:06 PM amberrwetherill What is a bingo marathon?
2017-02-28 07:17:08 PM shubbard720 What did you do for the marathon??
2017-02-28 07:17:09 PM ebreeves do you joke about B4 and after and I50 yes I am 50
2017-02-28 07:17:11 PM tajk333 non stop bingo!
2017-02-28 07:17:11 PM catiah marathon??
2017-02-28 07:17:13 PM chelseytimreck ohhh i like the bingo marathon idea and i bet so would our residents
2017-02-28 07:17:14 PM tajk333 that would be horrible
2017-02-28 07:17:24 PM catiah wow....
2017-02-28 07:17:29 PM prymyc at our next resident council I am going to discuss a planning committee with the residents and get them to help plan their parties
2017-02-28 07:17:30 PM auazuibke0114 really>
2017-02-28 07:17:31 PM valarie17 cool
2017-02-28 07:17:32 PM kirstensch7 Shawna: I have no real idea, but it surely is a challenge, especially if they refuse to help with transfers, and the next moment they are on the floor because you helped someone else to the bathroom and they thoguth they can just move themselves. Happened to me yesterday
2017-02-28 07:17:36 PM catiah horrible....
2017-02-28 07:17:36 PM kittyf we do all kinda of puzzles, and word recognition games.
2017-02-28 07:17:37 PM prymyc that way i know they are going to like what we are doing and it gives them a sense of purpose
2017-02-28 07:17:39 PM taras Man I have residsents that would play bingo 24-7 if we let them!
2017-02-28 07:17:42 PM shubbard720 prymyc we just started that!
2017-02-28 07:17:44 PM erikalmascia Do you guys pay money out for Bingo or is there some other kind of reward? We normally pay 25 cents for regular bingo and 50 for the full card. Friday's is Jackpot.
2017-02-28 07:17:45 PM auazuibke0114 that will be fun
2017-02-28 07:17:46 PM rissarie2013 i like the idea of the resident planning
2017-02-28 07:17:49 PM teyonahills B 11 Chicken Legs
2017-02-28 07:17:51 PM kathyhughes It was the Wednesday of NNHW
2017-02-28 07:17:59 PM desiep3805 We pay a dollar per game
2017-02-28 07:17:59 PM morganc we do tickets and do a bingo store once a month
2017-02-28 07:18:06 PM denisewiit Im stealing that one Kathy
2017-02-28 07:18:07 PM rissarie2013 we do quarters chips pop candy stuffed animals jewelry
2017-02-28 07:18:12 PM auazuibke0114 lol Vitamin B12
2017-02-28 07:18:13 PM mgarnica ours get paper tickets that are worth 25 cents
2017-02-28 07:18:14 PM kathyhughes We had local celebrities come and call a game
2017-02-28 07:18:18 PM erikalmascia That would be awesome.
2017-02-28 07:18:19 PM taras We hand out tickets---they are worth .25 and the residents use them at the country store.
2017-02-28 07:18:21 PM johnl Yea! each spot is a different exercise routine. I pick the number/letter and if the people have that number they do the exercise it says to do. I'll play music and pause it when annoucning the number
2017-02-28 07:18:23 PM kaylaz10 we have quarters and small prizes
2017-02-28 07:18:28 PM jodie583 mgarnica! YES!
2017-02-28 07:18:37 PM auazuibke0114 hmm nice tip Kathy
2017-02-28 07:18:38 PM denisewiit I give out chocolate kisses
2017-02-28 07:18:42 PM erikalmascia I like the local celebrity idea too.
2017-02-28 07:18:45 PM ebreeves thats cute
2017-02-28 07:18:46 PM shawna these people do it and dont get hurt. its unbeleivable.
2017-02-28 07:18:46 PM teyonahills we do quarters
2017-02-28 07:18:47 PM chelseytimreck we do quarters for one day a week and then voulenteers who bring money for bingo another day the other random days is prie bingo
2017-02-28 07:18:47 PM catiah wow, local celebrites Kathy? How can you get that?
2017-02-28 07:18:51 PM tajk333 bingo bucks, then a bingo store each month
2017-02-28 07:18:53 PM kathyhughes and we have each dept take 1 hour and they had to supply the prizes and snacks
2017-02-28 07:18:54 PM prymyc our residents were not previously allowed to have input into the activities they were doing. the director chose what was going on the calendar based on what was easiest for her
2017-02-28 07:18:55 PM denisewiit everyone should have kisses lol
2017-02-28 07:18:55 PM marciatrimiew Nursing home week...have a scavenger hunt. Create questions that the staff have to ask the residents.
2017-02-28 07:18:56 PM mgarnica john where did you find your exercise bingo cards or did you make them yourself?
2017-02-28 07:19:13 PM abbyl we go to the dollar tree and put prizes on a cart and let them pick whatever they want when they win
2017-02-28 07:19:16 PM sara1 what is everyone doing for st patricks day?("
2017-02-28 07:19:16 PM auazuibke0114 we give out lots of prizes and bingo bucks
2017-02-28 07:19:18 PM randy1982 WE STARTED JUST DANCE AND THE CLIENTS LOVE IT. THEY FOLLOW ALONG AND ITS GOOD EXCERSIZE. GREAT WAY TO KEEP THEM ENTERTAINED
2017-02-28 07:19:19 PM prymyc i plan on changing that drastically. it is their activities and they are gonna have a say in what we do
2017-02-28 07:19:26 PM chelseytimreck we try to have each dept pick something to do and lead the activity or try
2017-02-28 07:19:32 PM kathyhughes We had the Mayor, the SU basketball team, a local dj and the weather person
2017-02-28 07:19:40 PM auazuibke0114 St Patrick
2017-02-28 07:19:41 PM valarie17 scavenger hunt sounds fun
2017-02-28 07:19:43 PM chelseytimreck great ideas kathy
2017-02-28 07:19:45 PM erikalmascia I think that I'm going to bring these ideas up. They are wonderful. I love our Bingo now, but it is always the same.
2017-02-28 07:19:45 PM denisewiit great idea
2017-02-28 07:19:46 PM teyonahills thats great kathy
2017-02-28 07:19:48 PM debra randy is just dance a dvd?
2017-02-28 07:19:50 PM ebreeves do you find that nursing likes to participate briefly inactivity or just dotheir work
2017-02-28 07:20:05 PM auazuibke0114 St Patrick's trivia
2017-02-28 07:20:07 PM jodie583 Our facility is a tad slow to participate - I've been here now almost 6 months - I plan to reward those departments/employees who help - we'll see how NNHW turns out
2017-02-28 07:20:11 PM catiah How do you call their attention to come in Kathy? They are busy people?
2017-02-28 07:20:13 PM kaylaz10 i can't get any other staff to call
2017-02-28 07:20:17 PM marciatrimiew Sorry...Chair Activity Bingo
2017-02-28 07:20:19 PM denisewiit i find they will join in if they want or need a break
2017-02-28 07:20:20 PM ketraa Our nurse and CNA just took our residents to a casino...day trip!
2017-02-28 07:20:20 PM kathyhughes Nursing has a ton of things that they have to do
2017-02-28 07:20:22 PM kittyf I made a fishing game from scratch by using styrofoam and magnet on top, and drawing a fish on the styrofaom then they know what they will catch. It has proven to be most popular
2017-02-28 07:20:23 PM catiah I loved
2017-02-28 07:20:30 PM ebreeves yes
2017-02-28 07:20:30 PM desiep3805 Other dept. participation depends on the activity
2017-02-28 07:20:35 PM kathyhughes but they would occassionally involve themselves
2017-02-28 07:20:37 PM taras Our NH was just named business of the month. We had a big celebration! It was good to see the chamber interact with our residents!
2017-02-28 07:20:39 PM katy88 enter the chat room
2017-02-28 07:20:40 PM ebreeves really
2017-02-28 07:20:45 PM ebreeves that is great
2017-02-28 07:20:47 PM erikalmascia Our nurses just do their work. Our DON today though bowled with the residents. I was shocked.
2017-02-28 07:20:49 PM marciatrimiew Chair Activity Bingo 888-455-7003 www.learningzonexpress.com
2017-02-28 07:20:50 PM kathyhughes and they loved doing the Bingo once a year
2017-02-28 07:20:51 PM janicelawrence6 we plan small group activities witht the nurses included so they can interact on a personal level with the residetns its nice.
2017-02-28 07:20:52 PM randy1982 WE WENT THROUGH NETFLIX. EVEN OUR STAFF JOINED IN
2017-02-28 07:20:52 PM auazuibke0114 wow I love that Casino trip
2017-02-28 07:20:58 PM desiep3805 Congrats tara
2017-02-28 07:20:58 PM kirstensch7 Shawna: I had a 102 year old on hospice, but still doing Yoga. She always climbed out of bed into wheelchair and back.... sometimes it worked, sometimes she was too weak, with Dementia every day is different
2017-02-28 07:21:02 PM chelseytimreck i really want to tape our admin to the wall for our final day and residetns and staff purchase a strip of tape, i think he will be on board!!
2017-02-28 07:21:02 PM catiah wonderful
2017-02-28 07:21:09 PM johnl I made the cards. I took pictures from the internet of the exercises
2017-02-28 07:21:19 PM ebreeves ha ha
2017-02-28 07:21:23 PM denisewiit thats what i did john
2017-02-28 07:21:23 PM mgarnica that link for the bingo was the one i found
2017-02-28 07:21:31 PM desiep3805 I;M staeling that idea johnl
2017-02-28 07:21:33 PM auazuibke0114 lol
2017-02-28 07:21:39 PM wendy5 i want to scavenger hunt any tips?
2017-02-28 07:21:40 PM catiah But which speech do you use to make them come in to the facility? They are busy
2017-02-28 07:21:49 PM debra hmmmmm didn't know that was on that. thanks
2017-02-28 07:21:58 PM catiah I whould love that Kathy
2017-02-28 07:21:58 PM kathyhughes The NCCAP Pinterest Board has hundreds of links to themed Bingo cards
2017-02-28 07:22:04 PM ketraa Door hanging scavenger hunts are good
2017-02-28 07:22:07 PM taras Gosh y'all are amazing! I am getting so many ideas!!!!! :)
2017-02-28 07:22:08 PM marciatrimiew wendy5...magazine scavenger hunt?
2017-02-28 07:22:11 PM tajk333 for scavenger hunts, I put up pictures for the residents to find
2017-02-28 07:22:14 PM erikalmascia I will check that out.
2017-02-28 07:22:16 PM mzonneville i agree, and if they wanted bingo every day I would have some of the residents help call the numbers
2017-02-28 07:22:18 PM ebreeves do you need any cpr, certification or such to teach exercise groups
2017-02-28 07:22:20 PM denisewiit whats that ketraa
2017-02-28 07:22:21 PM sara1 these are some good ideas!!
2017-02-28 07:22:24 PM ketraa take pictures and hand them out for residents to find
2017-02-28 07:22:24 PM catiah and Activity conection has free bingo cards too
2017-02-28 07:22:25 PM rissarie2013 i like the magazine scavenger hunt
2017-02-28 07:22:28 PM mgarnica thanks kathy
2017-02-28 07:22:29 PM melissajdikken I love pinterest i get alot of my stuff from there
2017-02-28 07:22:31 PM beckysalaz All I know is the people at my facility love bingo the way it is
2017-02-28 07:22:40 PM rissarie2013 [interest is my best friend
2017-02-28 07:22:42 PM jodie583 scavenger hunts: If you're doing leprechaun - have your residents wear green & they may have a gold coin - you can make up a hint to take workers or other residents to them :)
2017-02-28 07:22:43 PM auazuibke0114 Thanks Kathy
2017-02-28 07:22:44 PM shawna its almost creepy
2017-02-28 07:22:44 PM kaylaz10 live on pintrest!
2017-02-28 07:22:46 PM rissarie2013 pinterest**
2017-02-28 07:22:46 PM katy88 orientaltrading.com
2017-02-28 07:22:46 PM kathyhughes We would contact them in March with a letter and then we followed up with a phone call 1 week later
2017-02-28 07:22:47 PM teyonahills pinterest is the best
2017-02-28 07:23:01 PM catiah I print off every month and do welcome to the month with nice theme on bingo card
2017-02-28 07:23:01 PM desiep3805 Didnt know about pininterest
2017-02-28 07:23:04 PM ashleyabell Pinterest rocks!!!!
2017-02-28 07:23:09 PM prymyc left the chat room
2017-02-28 07:23:09 PM prymyc enter the chat room
2017-02-28 07:23:12 PM beckysalaz when they play a different form of bingo they dont want to participate
2017-02-28 07:23:13 PM janicelawrence6 Pintrest!
2017-02-28 07:23:16 PM rissarie2013 desiep3805 you will love it
2017-02-28 07:23:22 PM chelseytimreck you didnt know about pintrest!!!
2017-02-28 07:23:23 PM catiah that's cool
2017-02-28 07:23:31 PM taras agree beckysalaz!! Mine are slow to change!
2017-02-28 07:23:33 PM jodie583 I need to get volunteers into my facility to fill in a new application form & do training. Getting them into the building outside of "their day" is super hard & they all have to update their TBx2...
2017-02-28 07:23:34 PM desiep3805 thx, rissare2013
2017-02-28 07:23:36 PM kittyf We have all kinds of bingo Cards, nature, ecology, animals, contries, food, the list goes on.
2017-02-28 07:23:37 PM erikalmascia Activity Connection is wonderful, that is were we get some of our activities from. I did a couple from the humar section and they loved it. That is also where we print out their Birthday Cards from.
2017-02-28 07:23:40 PM marciatrimiew Create a list of anything related to Spring. Gather magazines and create collages..members love it. Team and sharing
2017-02-28 07:23:42 PM auazuibke0114 yes there are lots of free games on activity connection and pinterest
2017-02-28 07:23:43 PM denisewiit omg pinterest is great
2017-02-28 07:23:44 PM valarie17 love pinterest
2017-02-28 07:23:44 PM janicelawrence6 My residents hate when we try differnt things with bingo. They get quite cranky.
2017-02-28 07:23:50 PM catiah I got fire fighter, police officer but the Mayor .......
2017-02-28 07:23:50 PM denisewiit so many ideas
2017-02-28 07:23:52 PM erikalmascia Activity Connection is awesome
2017-02-28 07:23:58 PM katy88 mine too
2017-02-28 07:24:01 PM mgarnica i would love to try decopauge
2017-02-28 07:24:06 PM rissarie2013 desiep3805 you can get alot of party ideas. activity ideas. food ideas. EVERYTHING
2017-02-28 07:24:07 PM baileykillingsworth mbear I can only do bingo 1 a week and do it with a small amount of people because it's just me running it. Where trying to get it set for high school kids to come run bingo twice a months, might be able to add more residents then.
2017-02-28 07:24:08 PM mgarnica dont know if i spelled it right
2017-02-28 07:24:08 PM beckysalaz I heard of pinterest but I know nothing about social media
2017-02-28 07:24:09 PM johnl AC is the bomb!
2017-02-28 07:24:20 PM prymyc you can get everything you need nearly for the month from activity connection. I use it daily
2017-02-28 07:24:23 PM kathyhughes Janice if you had bigger prizes at the different Bingos they would come
2017-02-28 07:24:26 PM denisewiit you must learn
2017-02-28 07:24:27 PM chelseytimreck i want to decopauge too i think it would be awesome'
2017-02-28 07:24:34 PM desiep3805 Thx, rissare2013
2017-02-28 07:24:34 PM denisewiit its easier than this class
2017-02-28 07:24:38 PM prymyc for my trivia, my parties, my bulletin board, my calendars
2017-02-28 07:24:40 PM ebreeves what types of prizes
2017-02-28 07:24:40 PM ketraa Easy decoupage just buy craft boxes and use magazine cutouts and add tassles around the edge of box top
2017-02-28 07:24:45 PM abbyl we have a hard time getting volunteers to come in
2017-02-28 07:24:55 PM debra haha denise!
2017-02-28 07:24:57 PM tajk333 it is hard to get volunteers!!
2017-02-28 07:24:59 PM rissarie2013 do you guys put activity calendars in each room
2017-02-28 07:25:07 PM chelseytimreck we have a mass amount of voulenteers
2017-02-28 07:25:07 PM marilumolina Abby have you check with local hs?
2017-02-28 07:25:07 PM shubbard720 Yes
2017-02-28 07:25:09 PM kathyhughes some lottery tickets, baskets of snacks
2017-02-28 07:25:09 PM denisewiit yes
2017-02-28 07:25:13 PM desiep3805 Yes. calendars in every room
2017-02-28 07:25:14 PM prymyc i do...i print them on 11x17 paper for the rooms
2017-02-28 07:25:14 PM jodie583 I have tons of volunteers but they don't feel the need to keep updated on their paperwork or shots
2017-02-28 07:25:15 PM morganc we do a large calendar then one in each room
2017-02-28 07:25:15 PM wandapoulson I do auction for bingo prizes with bingo bucks
2017-02-28 07:25:16 PM janicelawrence6 kathyhughes: No. They play to win! its the actual game they like the prizes they give to the staff.
2017-02-28 07:25:16 PM abbyl they always go through the bakground check and get their tb but then never show bak up
2017-02-28 07:25:17 PM ebreeves oh good ideas
2017-02-28 07:25:18 PM shubbard720 we put one calendar for every resident in the room
2017-02-28 07:25:21 PM debra yes calendars in each room - takes a long time to put up
2017-02-28 07:25:21 PM katy88 snacks and candy are alwayas good prizesa at bingo
2017-02-28 07:25:25 PM shawna my admin does not like bringing volunteers in
2017-02-28 07:25:26 PM teyonahills we have a hard time getting volunteers to any pointers Kathy ???
2017-02-28 07:25:29 PM wendy5 yes calendars for every resident
2017-02-28 07:25:31 PM catiah good volunteer is hard, we have teenager using their phone all time
2017-02-28 07:25:33 PM erikalmascia We do too. I think when I am the director, I will see if the Scouts would come in.
2017-02-28 07:25:34 PM kittyf We have family members that volunter their time.
2017-02-28 07:25:34 PM taras Yes. Calendars in every room. I have even learned to highlight certain activities for residents that often forget.
2017-02-28 07:25:36 PM melissajdikken it hasnt been easy trying new things, it depends on which one of my staff is running the activity that determines whether or not they will like it......crafts are starting to get more people. when i started all the residents played was bingo games and dice games.
2017-02-28 07:25:38 PM denisewiit thats just crazy shawna
2017-02-28 07:25:39 PM abbyl yes we have checked with local schools
2017-02-28 07:25:49 PM auazuibke0114 yes volunteeers are scare mainly cos of school
2017-02-28 07:25:52 PM marilumolina the kids usualy need to filled 20 hrs comunity hours\
2017-02-28 07:25:53 PM johnl We do one large calendar on each unit and a weekly calendar in each room
2017-02-28 07:25:56 PM rissarie2013 okay just ondering. i do too
2017-02-28 07:26:02 PM prymyc i also put one on the bulletin board, one in each hallway by the kiosk where the aides document, one in the dining room and one in the therapy gym
2017-02-28 07:26:03 PM wandapoulson they spend $1,000 bingo bucks on a bag of puff corn
2017-02-28 07:26:03 PM sandra3343 I thought it was a regualtion for calendars to be in every room.
2017-02-28 07:26:08 PM janicelawrence6 Calandars are handed out at building meeting. If the residents are not there it is hand delviered to their room'
2017-02-28 07:26:10 PM erikalmascia I remember when I was in girl scouts, we were always in nursing homes helping out and talking the residents.
2017-02-28 07:26:16 PM sara1 what are some games for dementia residents? i work in a health care setting the majority of the residents are long term with forgerfullness.
2017-02-28 07:26:16 PM shawna its 5.00 to run abackground check on them
2017-02-28 07:26:23 PM mgarnica our residents love love puff corn, I gave it to them for snack today!
2017-02-28 07:26:23 PM chelseytimreck its all about selling your activity they need to look at the positive even if they dont care for it they need to fake it :)
2017-02-28 07:26:23 PM auazuibke0114 thats good wanda
2017-02-28 07:26:29 PM ebreeves wow you guys have awesome ideas!
2017-02-28 07:26:29 PM taras I also do a daily dry-erase board with the activities of the day.
2017-02-28 07:26:32 PM rissarie2013 kathyhughes is it required by the state that there is a activity calendar in each room?
2017-02-28 07:26:35 PM jodie583 puffcorn is a huge hit
2017-02-28 07:26:39 PM desiep3805 and calendars have to be 12 font
2017-02-28 07:26:41 PM ketraa background check and TB test
2017-02-28 07:26:44 PM abbyl thats a good idea about checking with the girl scouts for volunteering
2017-02-28 07:26:48 PM kathyhughes It is not a regulation that states you have to have an activities calendar in every room
2017-02-28 07:26:50 PM teyonahills puffcorn??????
2017-02-28 07:26:53 PM catiah good question
2017-02-28 07:26:53 PM denisewiit my facility requires calendars for each resident
2017-02-28 07:26:54 PM chelseytimreck in michigan we are required to provide one in every room
2017-02-28 07:26:55 PM mgarnica google it
2017-02-28 07:26:55 PM auazuibke0114 yes friday is usualy movie and puff corn day
2017-02-28 07:26:57 PM jodie583 no one had given it out before I came so now I got brownie points - lol yay puffcorn!
2017-02-28 07:27:00 PM kathyhughes There are no regulations that state that
2017-02-28 07:27:00 PM mgarnica yeah same
2017-02-28 07:27:06 PM randy1982 WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT PUZZLES?
2017-02-28 07:27:12 PM sara1 left the chat room
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2017-02-28 07:27:15 PM chelseytimreck maybe i miss understood then
2017-02-28 07:27:18 PM mgarnica our residents typically dont like doing them
2017-02-28 07:27:18 PM marilumolina if they are seniors and need to do community hrs
2017-02-28 07:27:21 PM jodie583 what kinds of puzzles, randy?
2017-02-28 07:27:23 PM kathyhughes In NY we have to have a calendar posted where everyone can see it
2017-02-28 07:27:25 PM wendy5 tb and background even if volunteer works one or two times?
2017-02-28 07:27:25 PM catiah thanks for the answer Kathy
2017-02-28 07:27:26 PM denisewiit some residents love them and others hate them
2017-02-28 07:27:26 PM janicelawrence6 We try and make pop corn everyday. It makes teh building smell so GOOD!!
2017-02-28 07:27:27 PM auazuibke0114 puzzles are good idea
2017-02-28 07:27:28 PM ebreeves i think its a good idea though maybe family willattend with the resident
2017-02-28 07:27:29 PM rissarie2013 okay i was just wondering, thankyou.
2017-02-28 07:27:30 PM mgarnica one resident loves them
2017-02-28 07:27:32 PM johnl We have TCU and our puzzle table in the lobby. They love it!
2017-02-28 07:27:35 PM denisewiit but bigger peices is better
2017-02-28 07:27:36 PM melissajdikken I have quite a few residents that love to do puzzles independently
2017-02-28 07:27:39 PM erikalmascia We have a library that has puzzles. Only a hand full of people actually use them though.
2017-02-28 07:27:43 PM rissarie2013 i do a big one and put them in evrry room above every bed
2017-02-28 07:27:46 PM marciatrimiew It really all boils down to knowing what people like. The assessments are really important. The challenge is bridging the gap and finding people who like the same thing. Keep it fun, funny, and exciting...
2017-02-28 07:27:47 PM prymyc our corporate company requires us to post one in every room
2017-02-28 07:27:51 PM tajk333 Puzzles are great, as long as the difficulty level is right for the resident
2017-02-28 07:27:51 PM sandra3343 i was always told that it is required ....could be wrong
2017-02-28 07:27:53 PM kirstensch7 w ehad especially male residents that love puzzles
2017-02-28 07:27:56 PM kittyf With demenia residents you need to come into their world as much as you can and yet make it fun.
2017-02-28 07:27:58 PM jodie583 yes, marcia!
2017-02-28 07:28:00 PM kathyhughes OH there are tons of crafts to do with those puzzles
2017-02-28 07:28:04 PM auazuibke0114 yes families and guest play puzzles with residents sometimes
2017-02-28 07:28:05 PM erikalmascia That's what we have to do too.
2017-02-28 07:28:06 PM randy1982 LIKE 200-500 PIECE PUZZLES
2017-02-28 07:28:10 PM denisewiit like???
2017-02-28 07:28:10 PM catiah In our facility we put in all rooms. They are 285 rooms
2017-02-28 07:28:11 PM ketraa I found these great 10x10 puzzles that come in tins and are images of peoples artwork
2017-02-28 07:28:11 PM marilumolina or usually they do a senior project call counselors and invited to do seniors project based on dementia, nursing, etc
2017-02-28 07:28:18 PM ashleyabell we pass out calenders at the begining of the month and we also have our weekly activities on the community channel. Which is awesome!! (tara)
2017-02-28 07:28:26 PM prymyc anyone have any good ideas for activities exclusively for men?
2017-02-28 07:28:30 PM ketraa the 10x10 puzzles are great cuz once finished you can frame them easily
2017-02-28 07:28:35 PM kathyhughes frames, earrings, decorations
2017-02-28 07:28:38 PM janicelawrence6 Puzzles have become popular lately. Even the staff is stopping and chatting at the tables. Its nice,
2017-02-28 07:28:38 PM rissarie2013 i had a resident that i did puzzles with faithfully but he passed
2017-02-28 07:28:40 PM jodie583 I'm being asked to set up a Powerpoint presentation and update it weekly for display in the lobby
2017-02-28 07:28:40 PM denisewiit start a ments club
2017-02-28 07:28:41 PM erikalmascia Kathy, I was jsut going to say that. Some of our residents framed them after they were done and hung them up.
2017-02-28 07:28:44 PM melissajdikken I saw a ton of crafts to do with puzzles that id love to use, down size some of the puzzles we have a wee bit
2017-02-28 07:28:46 PM rissarie2013 his and i puzzles are up in the dining room
2017-02-28 07:28:47 PM shubbard720 we do a veteran's group!
2017-02-28 07:28:47 PM ebreeves can you use second hand supplies, materials like from a lawn sale
2017-02-28 07:28:47 PM chelseytimreck for men we do woodworking

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