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2017-03-09 07:10:46 PM mfskal never heard of that...
2017-03-09 07:10:47 PM jmorris84 thats a good idea
2017-03-09 07:10:50 PM marissavega1274 nice never did that
2017-03-09 07:10:51 PM pamgoodwin I've seen that craft on face book with the string and the balloon. Always wanted to try it.
2017-03-09 07:10:56 PM moniques thats good . havent tried that
2017-03-09 07:10:56 PM schmiess1 may have to try
2017-03-09 07:11:01 PM aclark I saw it on activities connection
2017-03-09 07:11:06 PM jmorris84 i did the string and balloon lasy year
2017-03-09 07:11:06 PM kathyhughes We also grew grass in plastic baskets to place the eggs in
2017-03-09 07:11:06 PM mfskal its messy but cute when your done
2017-03-09 07:11:09 PM bernlewis Never thought of that. we made our own chia pets
2017-03-09 07:11:09 PM mark26 i just used pinterest to check some ideas
2017-03-09 07:11:21 PM kathyhughes The residents loved watching the grass grow
2017-03-09 07:11:22 PM mark26 that i wanna try for my residents
2017-03-09 07:11:25 PM jmorris84 we planted clovers
2017-03-09 07:11:26 PM mark26 grew grass
2017-03-09 07:11:29 PM kathyhughes some would trim it
2017-03-09 07:11:31 PM aclark I have patients eating stuff so I have to watch what I put on the tables
2017-03-09 07:11:37 PM 26rosemarie lol
2017-03-09 07:11:45 PM mark26 haha
2017-03-09 07:11:45 PM rebeccaa My sister facility is bring in a incubator tomorrow to hatch eggs
2017-03-09 07:11:47 PM jmorris84 same in our Memory care unit
2017-03-09 07:11:47 PM mfskal me too
2017-03-09 07:11:56 PM aclark we ae doing mini ones for patients room, they are in cute jungle pots
2017-03-09 07:12:02 PM jmorris84 I want to hatch eggs so bad!!!!
2017-03-09 07:12:10 PM mfskal we have birds ... they have hatched a few of their own eggs
2017-03-09 07:12:18 PM rebeccaa here too
2017-03-09 07:12:18 PM bernlewis Growing lettuce would be good for those who like to eat lettuce. just trim it for salads
2017-03-09 07:12:56 PM kathyhughes right
2017-03-09 07:13:05 PM rebeccaa We grow fressh herbs for the kitchen in warmer weather. great Sens . Stim
2017-03-09 07:13:09 PM mfskal we plant 2 gardens each year
2017-03-09 07:13:17 PM mfskal 1 flower and 1 veggie
2017-03-09 07:13:24 PM rebeccaa I would love a garden
2017-03-09 07:13:31 PM aclark I want to try a vertical garden this year
2017-03-09 07:13:42 PM moniques really! does your staff take care of the herbs or the residents?
2017-03-09 07:13:43 PM jillm we grow herbs and use them in cooking class
2017-03-09 07:13:49 PM nursesusie vertical garden?
2017-03-09 07:13:50 PM bernlewis You can force paper lillies in the cold months
2017-03-09 07:13:55 PM tvs320 I have tried gardens outside and in... never much luck
2017-03-09 07:13:56 PM rebeccaa We have 4 planters made by an eagle scout where they can wheel up and plant flowers
2017-03-09 07:14:03 PM tvs320 I could kill a cactus
2017-03-09 07:14:09 PM kathyhughes What are you doing for Volunteer Appreciation week in April?
2017-03-09 07:14:09 PM mfskal residents plant seeds and when they get big enough, my assistant plants them in raised gardens outside our activity room window
2017-03-09 07:14:14 PM saraheltman I wanted to get caterpillers and watch them grow into butterflies over time then the residents could let them go, but they didnt want live things in the facility...?
2017-03-09 07:14:33 PM aclark vertical garden is kind of a cone shaped, but has access all around
2017-03-09 07:14:36 PM jmorris84 we are going to have a nice luncheon for our volunteers
2017-03-09 07:14:43 PM bernlewis They have live people in the facility :)
2017-03-09 07:14:46 PM marissavega1274 we are having a hoedown party
2017-03-09 07:14:51 PM nursesusie We plan to have a pot luck for the volunteers.
2017-03-09 07:14:59 PM jillm we have a memory care private patio where we grow our herbs and flowers
2017-03-09 07:15:10 PM jmorris84 and try to plan a whole week of volunteered activities
2017-03-09 07:15:12 PM saraheltman Volunteer appreciation banquet
2017-03-09 07:15:13 PM pamgoodwin We have a huge luncheon for our volunteer's at our Community Center.
2017-03-09 07:15:16 PM bernlewis Maybe the residents could make ribbons for them to wear
2017-03-09 07:15:24 PM sophiat we have a volunteer for 6 years we are planing to surprse her with a tribute
2017-03-09 07:15:35 PM rebeccaa My annual dinner has not been approved yet so I am doing cards and a small gift. We have decided to recognize their hard work monthly with thank you cards
2017-03-09 07:15:36 PM aclark we dont have room for raised beds so looking at the vertical ones
2017-03-09 07:15:47 PM kathyhughes How great
2017-03-09 07:15:50 PM saraheltman I was in a video that they are going to show there with different staff and residents thanking them.
2017-03-09 07:15:52 PM mfskal we have an annual volunteer dinner that our dietary departments goes all out for.. it is quite an event
2017-03-09 07:16:00 PM mark26 im still on the process to the my indoor garden for the residents
2017-03-09 07:16:08 PM kathyhughes Good idea Rebecca
2017-03-09 07:16:10 PM aclark I wish I had volunteers
2017-03-09 07:16:13 PM kathyhughes I did that
2017-03-09 07:16:27 PM kathyhughes we would make cards and send them once a month
2017-03-09 07:16:28 PM jillm me too aclark!
2017-03-09 07:16:36 PM 26rosemarie i dont think we have volunteers
2017-03-09 07:16:41 PM kathyhughes saved some money and they appreciated it
2017-03-09 07:16:54 PM moniques we teenagers in the summertime to assist us
2017-03-09 07:17:01 PM mfskal our volunteer program is fantastic here
2017-03-09 07:17:02 PM kathyhughes We even included the resident volunteers
2017-03-09 07:17:02 PM bernlewis aclark are there students (college close by)? Maybe you could invite them to volunteer
2017-03-09 07:17:05 PM saraheltman Food goes a long way too!
2017-03-09 07:17:22 PM rebeccaa people need to be appreciated more than once a year and not everyone can attend the dinner
2017-03-09 07:17:27 PM bernlewis Students are always hungry:)
2017-03-09 07:17:28 PM saraheltman Hold a pizza party or an ice cream social for them.
2017-03-09 07:17:30 PM mark26 left the chat room
2017-03-09 07:17:33 PM schmiess1 hmm will have to check with our volunteers with gardening-would be a great help
2017-03-09 07:17:35 PM nursesusie We have eached out to the schools and college campus to obtain more volunteer
2017-03-09 07:17:35 PM pamgoodwin Oh we definately have to include our resident volunteers...
2017-03-09 07:17:40 PM mark26 enter the chat room
2017-03-09 07:17:42 PM megansnider o pizza always wns
2017-03-09 07:17:47 PM jmorris84 post a ad in local newspaper for volunteers and what you need them for, you can also use flyers
2017-03-09 07:17:55 PM megansnider residnet volunteers are the most impotant i think
2017-03-09 07:18:09 PM aclark have had one student do intern and it was great
2017-03-09 07:18:23 PM bernlewis Maybe a student recognition for their plans to go into helping for med fields
2017-03-09 07:18:36 PM saraheltman Like a scholarship?
2017-03-09 07:18:39 PM aclark I have to remember to contact local highschool, and colloges
2017-03-09 07:18:51 PM rebeccaa what are you doing to get new volunteers
2017-03-09 07:19:15 PM tvs320 I just emailed some teachers at local schools
2017-03-09 07:19:22 PM kathyhughes What jobs do you have for volunteers?
2017-03-09 07:19:25 PM pamgoodwin We have a lot of high school kids needing hours for college...Nursing home is a great place for them to get those hours.
2017-03-09 07:19:28 PM aclark omg I cant spell lol
2017-03-09 07:19:28 PM nursesusie We usually get alot of help when school is out.
2017-03-09 07:19:32 PM bernlewis No just reaching out and encouraging them. maybe some students in the fields that the residents went into.
2017-03-09 07:19:37 PM kathyhughes Remember the volunteer section of the course.....
2017-03-09 07:19:39 PM marissavega1274 we have a volunteer department and they hold dinners and stuff all the time
2017-03-09 07:19:53 PM kathyhughes You can get volunteers if you have specific jobs for them
2017-03-09 07:20:04 PM marissavega1274 kathy im going to talk at the next orentation and in so nervous
2017-03-09 07:20:04 PM sophiat call the schools and community center
2017-03-09 07:20:09 PM saraheltman Transporting to and from church, hair care, therapy, appointments, etc.
2017-03-09 07:20:11 PM kathyhughes You will do fine
2017-03-09 07:20:14 PM marissavega1274 for volunteers
2017-03-09 07:20:20 PM pamgoodwin Mine help me transport residents to and from entertainment on fridays. Some sit with bed bound folks and just chat. Some like to come and do crafts.
2017-03-09 07:20:22 PM rebeccaa Our jobs include visiting with the men, playing games, gardening, outings, entertainment, reading,
2017-03-09 07:20:32 PM moniques i do have two volunteers that come twice a week.
2017-03-09 07:20:34 PM jmorris84 assisting in transfer of residents to and from activities
2017-03-09 07:20:53 PM jmorris84 i have one that comes in one Monday's and calls Bingo
2017-03-09 07:21:13 PM nursesusie We want volunteer that will help residents to activities and enjoy their compancy
2017-03-09 07:21:20 PM bernlewis One thing is really important is to make some connection with the volunteers and the residents
2017-03-09 07:21:20 PM kathyhughes I had 5 ladies who came in one day a week each to deliver the mail and help residents write letters
2017-03-09 07:21:29 PM megansnider we need more help in our gift shop
2017-03-09 07:21:33 PM mfskal I am sorry but I have to leave, I'm still at work and not feeling well I have a 45 minute drive home. this has been fun, and I enjoyed TRYING to keep up with the chatting... Looking forward to all your fresh ideas again on tuesday. thank you all.
2017-03-09 07:21:36 PM schmiess1 thats a good idea
2017-03-09 07:21:37 PM megansnider but iti s hard to find those vluneers it seems
2017-03-09 07:21:41 PM rebeccaa I also have volunteers from the local antique store and flower shop
2017-03-09 07:21:45 PM aclark no one wants to do our orientation part
2017-03-09 07:21:49 PM kathyhughes I had 3 volunteers who came in during their lunch time to help residents answer their emails
2017-03-09 07:21:51 PM saraheltman We have mentally disabled persons come with their helpers to volunteer, it promotes better social skills, it's really neat.
2017-03-09 07:21:53 PM aclark for volunteers
2017-03-09 07:22:05 PM megansnider our folks have to pay for thier own background checks which feels so wrong
2017-03-09 07:22:06 PM moniques same here
2017-03-09 07:22:11 PM bernlewis Is the orientation something that can be looked at for revision
2017-03-09 07:22:20 PM nursesusie Assist with Social activities such as serving food during the resident,s birthday party.
2017-03-09 07:22:21 PM rebeccaa I ahd a letter writer hook up us with service men. They loved it
2017-03-09 07:22:26 PM schmiess1 we no longer need to do background checks
2017-03-09 07:22:38 PM aclark no the orientation is mandatory, about four hours
2017-03-09 07:22:48 PM kathyhughes I also had 6 volunteers who sent cards and notes to residents without families once a month
2017-03-09 07:22:53 PM bernlewis wow thats long
2017-03-09 07:22:57 PM mark26 i have 2 regular ladies doing volunteer
2017-03-09 07:23:02 PM jillm om I wouleer letanyone without a acground check ad tb test!
2017-03-09 07:23:06 PM 26rosemarie left the chat room
2017-03-09 07:23:07 PM 26rosemarie enter the chat room
2017-03-09 07:23:07 PM moniques I like that idea kathy
2017-03-09 07:23:11 PM jmorris84 thats nice Kathy, how did you get so many volunteers
2017-03-09 07:23:14 PM rebeccaa It pays to big in a big city Kathy
2017-03-09 07:23:15 PM bernlewis Can the orientation be broken up into sections
2017-03-09 07:23:16 PM jillm wow - bad typing
2017-03-09 07:23:36 PM kathyhughes I also had a soroity that came in once a month and scrapbooked our activities photo album
2017-03-09 07:23:45 PM marissavega1274 we hve the VFW come do bingo.. a church group come to do bingo, we have a thrift shop on camur run by volunteers
2017-03-09 07:23:50 PM kathyhughes Yes orientation can be in sections
2017-03-09 07:23:54 PM marissavega1274 we have a lot
2017-03-09 07:24:11 PM nursesusie Sometimes just listning to the resident or playing cards or a game is alot of help
2017-03-09 07:24:31 PM megansnider oh that is a great idea!
2017-03-09 07:24:32 PM kathyhughes And we had Homeschoolers who made games, crafts and items for the residents
2017-03-09 07:24:35 PM 26rosemarie i volunteered in our facility before i started working,
2017-03-09 07:24:56 PM tvs320 I have girl scouts coming in to tech tech skills
2017-03-09 07:25:14 PM mark26 and some students every friday after school
2017-03-09 07:25:17 PM rebeccaa My homeschoolers did garden cleanup and read to the resident
2017-03-09 07:25:20 PM kathyhughes I also had a volunteer who went to garage sales and bought supplies for activities and things that the residents wanted. Every Monday I would have a basket in my office from her
2017-03-09 07:25:29 PM jmorris84 I get most my volunteers at Christmads
2017-03-09 07:25:31 PM 26rosemarie my daughter who just turn 5 yrs old sometimes comes to our facility and sings
2017-03-09 07:25:42 PM tvs320 thats nice
2017-03-09 07:25:44 PM bernlewis tvs320 thats great a boyscout used teaching the adults to play solitare on the computer as a project for a badge.
2017-03-09 07:25:45 PM marissavega1274 tht super sweet
2017-03-09 07:25:49 PM moniques that is really nice rose
2017-03-09 07:25:51 PM pamgoodwin Those sound like volunteer's from heaven Kathy...
2017-03-09 07:26:04 PM jmorris84 Right
2017-03-09 07:26:04 PM kathyhughes I worked hard to get them
2017-03-09 07:26:06 PM rebeccaa Ok Kathy that is insane! Not going to lie
2017-03-09 07:26:07 PM saraheltman We have mainly resident volunteers from the residential living level come and help skilled nursing residents. It's interesting to me to see someone who is 87 help another 87 year old. They could be in that same situation, but they choose to serve anyway, I think it's so sweet.
2017-03-09 07:26:07 PM nursesusie Love those yard sales .you can find alot of good stuff for activities
2017-03-09 07:26:10 PM kathyhughes It took some time
2017-03-09 07:26:14 PM moniques we had children come in during christmas to sing carols for the residents
2017-03-09 07:26:23 PM aclark I have a family member who always donates bingo prizes
2017-03-09 07:26:40 PM jmorris84 Im working on finding a yoga volunteer
2017-03-09 07:26:40 PM megansnider bingo donations are the bst and can be the worst it seems
2017-03-09 07:26:40 PM bernlewis left the chat room
2017-03-09 07:26:46 PM sophiat I have a volunteer that does the same thing Kathy
2017-03-09 07:26:47 PM bernlewis enter the chat room
2017-03-09 07:26:50 PM severest my kids go to my facility and volunteer sometimes for activities
2017-03-09 07:26:56 PM bernlewis oops
2017-03-09 07:27:00 PM rebeccaa When I look at all the people I have they are twice as big as Kathy's list LOL
2017-03-09 07:27:07 PM aclark and craft items and ll kinds of stuff really and she will help with some crafts
2017-03-09 07:27:08 PM moniques resident enjoy children visits
2017-03-09 07:27:19 PM jmorris84 The resdidents at my facilty LOVE my kids
2017-03-09 07:27:19 PM kathyhughes I asked each group that wanted to come in during Christmas to pick an additional month to come in and volunteer
2017-03-09 07:27:40 PM jmorris84 Great Idea!!!
2017-03-09 07:27:41 PM rebeccaa great idea
2017-03-09 07:28:01 PM kathyhughes I had a list of activities they could do for each month as a group
2017-03-09 07:28:15 PM kathyhughes They need to know what to do....or they won't do it
2017-03-09 07:28:21 PM schmiess1 true
2017-03-09 07:28:22 PM jmorris84 I was totally slammed the past Christmas, this would be the perfect opportunity
2017-03-09 07:28:23 PM saraheltman Preach!
2017-03-09 07:28:24 PM rebeccaa so true
2017-03-09 07:28:37 PM nursesusie We had a beta club from the grade school that came and played cards.checkers. coored with the residents. The residents loved it because they were children
2017-03-09 07:28:42 PM pamgoodwin I had a unbelivable choir from a Mobile Home Park come in over Christmas--"Free"--best kind--anyway they called the other day and want to come back--I could not say No to them.
2017-03-09 07:28:47 PM rebeccaa direction is key or they just sit there
2017-03-09 07:29:13 PM kathyhughes Some groups refused and so I would tell them thats the deal.....they could go to another facility
2017-03-09 07:29:40 PM tvs320 nice
2017-03-09 07:29:44 PM jmorris84 tough love
2017-03-09 07:29:46 PM bernlewis you don't need folks that don't want t be there
2017-03-09 07:29:52 PM kathyhughes I wanted them to know that the residents are here all year...we don't put them away after Christmas
2017-03-09 07:29:53 PM megansnider we just make cold call to radom chorsand groups to sing for our folks
2017-03-09 07:29:53 PM rebeccaa yep
2017-03-09 07:29:56 PM megansnider and to visit
2017-03-09 07:29:57 PM tvs320 people do want to skate by
2017-03-09 07:30:02 PM kathyhughes They do
2017-03-09 07:30:03 PM marissavega1274 true
2017-03-09 07:30:09 PM pamgoodwin Nicely put Kathy
2017-03-09 07:30:10 PM kathyhughes and it drove me crazy!
2017-03-09 07:30:15 PM jmorris84 Very Tue!!!!!
2017-03-09 07:30:30 PM tvs320 we had one a few weeks ago hiding in the library
2017-03-09 07:30:31 PM sophiat true..
2017-03-09 07:30:37 PM kathyhughes So I had a group make snowmen in January
2017-03-09 07:30:43 PM mark26 i always ask them what they want to do for the month
2017-03-09 07:30:46 PM nursesusie I agree. This their home, they need to be repected.
2017-03-09 07:30:56 PM kathyhughes Feb a group would make Valentines and deliver them
2017-03-09 07:31:07 PM mark26 coz sometimes if i gona incorporate new ideas they wont play ar participate
2017-03-09 07:31:12 PM kathyhughes In March they would make kites and fly them with the residents
2017-03-09 07:31:23 PM jmorris84 i have a pet therapy volunteer that tries to skim through fast, i want to get rid of him
2017-03-09 07:31:24 PM tvs320 great idea
2017-03-09 07:31:34 PM kathyhughes April they provided the Easter Eggs for the Hunt
2017-03-09 07:31:38 PM nursesusie Yea! I love the kite
2017-03-09 07:31:40 PM mark26 its so nice for all the ideas y'all giving here
2017-03-09 07:31:54 PM schmiess1 yes very helpful
2017-03-09 07:31:55 PM mark26 but its kinda hard for me to implement it
2017-03-09 07:32:13 PM kathyhughes May a group came in for the Mothers Day Tea (which we had on Saturday before Mothers Day)
2017-03-09 07:32:18 PM jmorris84 Yes. pen and paper
2017-03-09 07:32:21 PM mark26 coz i work in a nursing home with the majority of VEntilated patients
2017-03-09 07:32:32 PM tvs320 people that do a tea are great
2017-03-09 07:32:35 PM rebeccaa I had a man a few years ago make an ice sculputer on our back patio in sub zero weather. It was fantastic! He wanted nothing but I called the paper
2017-03-09 07:32:35 PM kathyhughes Well the list helped
2017-03-09 07:32:47 PM nursesusie We have Mother's Day tea planned.
2017-03-09 07:32:54 PM megansnider that is such aa great random volunteer act
2017-03-09 07:32:56 PM kathyhughes and they understood
2017-03-09 07:32:59 PM saraheltman mark26 it's good to read to them or sing
2017-03-09 07:33:08 PM kathyhughes After a year the groups figured it out
2017-03-09 07:33:11 PM bernlewis mark 26 possibly they could make kites to hang in their rooms or make a seasonal item to go in their room so when they are alert they can see it
2017-03-09 07:33:19 PM kathyhughes We had a group once a month until June
2017-03-09 07:33:46 PM jmorris84 Then what about July-December
2017-03-09 07:33:57 PM kathyhughes the Homeschoolers also helped residents decorate their doors for the season
2017-03-09 07:34:19 PM rebeccaa How about makeovers with the Mary Kay Lady?
2017-03-09 07:34:22 PM kathyhughes I only had a few groups that came in Dec
2017-03-09 07:34:29 PM aclark girlscouts come in alot, I like decorating door idea
2017-03-09 07:34:37 PM megansnider we have a preschool that comes each month
2017-03-09 07:34:40 PM rebeccaa for Mother's day that is
2017-03-09 07:34:43 PM megansnider and a kin. class
2017-03-09 07:34:46 PM marissavega1274 we do the mary k stuff also4
2017-03-09 07:34:50 PM megansnider it is so ool to wach the relatinships build
2017-03-09 07:34:55 PM kathyhughes NCCAP Pinterest page has a whole board of Door Decorating ideas
2017-03-09 07:35:03 PM jmorris84 Our Chef sells Younique make up, she is going to do make-overs
2017-03-09 07:35:06 PM nursesusie We have a danceschool that comes during the holiday
2017-03-09 07:35:17 PM bernlewis one of the challenges I had with volunteers of every age is I had to remind them not to talk so fast during the activity
2017-03-09 07:35:42 PM aclark I will look, saw one today to make egg wreaths with paper plates and paper eggs
2017-03-09 07:35:45 PM rebeccaa be careful about decorating your door with fire safety
2017-03-09 07:36:04 PM mark26 thanks for the reminding rebeccaa
2017-03-09 07:36:10 PM mark26 hehe
2017-03-09 07:36:13 PM kathyhughes You just spray the decor with flame retardant spray
2017-03-09 07:36:15 PM megansnider isaw those wreathstoo
2017-03-09 07:36:45 PM bernlewis cost of flame retardant spray?
2017-03-09 07:36:53 PM aclark our doors are metal and fire retardent
2017-03-09 07:37:07 PM kathyhughes I can't remember but I charged it to maintenance
2017-03-09 07:37:20 PM sophiat our door are too but I still spray the decors
2017-03-09 07:37:24 PM nursesusie Good answer
2017-03-09 07:37:28 PM jmorris84 SAme Here!
2017-03-09 07:37:30 PM pamgoodwin lol--charge it to maintenance
2017-03-09 07:37:44 PM schmiess1 it's a policy of ours to spray anything that gets hung
2017-03-09 07:37:45 PM marissavega1274 they wont let us spray anything ..
2017-03-09 07:37:45 PM jmorris84 yes! Maintenace
2017-03-09 07:37:45 PM mark26 nice one... save money for the budget
2017-03-09 07:37:46 PM kathyhughes Thanks
2017-03-09 07:37:46 PM bernlewis Is there a problem with the aerosol spraying?
2017-03-09 07:37:47 PM mark26 haha
2017-03-09 07:38:07 PM megansnider yea
2017-03-09 07:38:09 PM kathyhughes no we sprayed the paper outside before we decorated
2017-03-09 07:38:16 PM tvs320 I have a bunch of spray
2017-03-09 07:38:18 PM bernlewis oh ok
2017-03-09 07:38:20 PM megansnider we do that too katy
2017-03-09 07:38:59 PM kathyhughes Truth be told....I sprayed some but I had the can for them to see that I had done it!
2017-03-09 07:39:16 PM sophiat if dont the spray will mess up the walls or wherever you spray it on so spray the decor first
2017-03-09 07:39:29 PM schmiess1 can discolor
2017-03-09 07:39:29 PM kathyhughes You spray before
2017-03-09 07:39:29 PM tvs320 lol me too
2017-03-09 07:39:46 PM kathyhughes When asked I said of course I did!
2017-03-09 07:39:49 PM sophiat i just put a small lable next to it
2017-03-09 07:40:00 PM marissavega1274 oooo
2017-03-09 07:40:12 PM megansnider haha
2017-03-09 07:40:40 PM jillm lol
2017-03-09 07:40:42 PM jmorris84 i need to start some spraying
2017-03-09 07:40:51 PM kathyhughes It worked
2017-03-09 07:41:45 PM kathyhughes What activities are you thinking about for National Nursing Home Week? The American Spirit is the theme
2017-03-09 07:41:57 PM nursesusie We made homemade peanutbutter cookies today
2017-03-09 07:42:18 PM sophiat i have about 7 residents with vision impairment... need help for a program for them.. they all have diffrent prefrences
2017-03-09 07:42:24 PM jillm gotta run. Thank you Kathy
2017-03-09 07:42:25 PM tvs320 not sure yet
2017-03-09 07:42:26 PM marissavega1274 we are doing an apple pie bake off
2017-03-09 07:42:33 PM jillm left the chat room
2017-03-09 07:42:34 PM jmorris84 have not thought about that because we are not a nursing home, but we can still celebrate it
2017-03-09 07:42:37 PM marissavega1274 all american pie
2017-03-09 07:42:48 PM pamgoodwin We always have a carnival...
2017-03-09 07:42:54 PM aclark oh I like apple pie idea
2017-03-09 07:42:54 PM bernlewis Line drawing of eagles with the names of service men and women on them
2017-03-09 07:42:56 PM marissavega1274 we are doing a sock hope
2017-03-09 07:43:03 PM jmorris84 Apple pie, mmmm Thats a greta idea
2017-03-09 07:43:10 PM nursesusie apple pie eating contest
2017-03-09 07:43:15 PM marissavega1274 i came up with that one lol
2017-03-09 07:43:15 PM rebeccaa creating a board highlighted with staff and residents history, wheel chair races. Ballon volley ball with staff and residents
2017-03-09 07:43:17 PM kathyhughes I would call the local blind association they can help with activities for the visually impaired
2017-03-09 07:43:26 PM 26rosemarie i have no idea what are we having its my first year celebrating it with our residents. i have so much to learn
2017-03-09 07:43:32 PM kathyhughes I used them all the time
2017-03-09 07:43:46 PM sophiat thanks i will
2017-03-09 07:43:48 PM nursesusie good night. Have to be back at 6am
2017-03-09 07:43:54 PM nursesusie left the chat room
2017-03-09 07:44:08 PM tvs320 good idea
2017-03-09 07:44:19 PM rebeccaa good night nursesusie
2017-03-09 07:44:21 PM tvs320 i know they send books on tape
2017-03-09 07:44:27 PM megansnider thanks for your time all, got to pack up and leave this coffee shop.... time to go pick up my puppy! and they are clearly getting ready to kick me out for closing
2017-03-09 07:44:31 PM kathyhughes I would keep with the theme,,,,perhaps write letters to the troops
2017-03-09 07:44:33 PM megansnider left the chat room
2017-03-09 07:44:36 PM jmorris84 can i ask what time is it where you all are from
2017-03-09 07:44:44 PM sophiat one resident i get book on tape for
2017-03-09 07:44:46 PM 26rosemarie 7 44pm texas
2017-03-09 07:44:47 PM bernlewis 8:44
2017-03-09 07:44:57 PM aclark write letters and maybe send small care packages
2017-03-09 07:44:59 PM bernlewis michigan
2017-03-09 07:44:59 PM kathyhughes 8:45
2017-03-09 07:44:59 PM jmorris84 American cookout, fried chicken, mac and cheeses, beans

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