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2017-03-28 06:13:55 PM bbradshaw we alsohave a vent
2017-03-28 06:13:55 PM aprilgfoster status
2017-03-28 06:13:58 PM 8800971 EXERCISE,ACTIVITY,GAME AND THEN ACTIVITY CART IN THE MORNING THEN AFTER LUNCH 2 PROGRAMS RUN AT THE SAME TIME THEN SMALL PROGRAM TILL DINNER AND THEN ONE EVENING PROGRAM EVERY DAY
2017-03-28 06:14:01 PM asjodin How many 1:1's does your facility have in a week?
2017-03-28 06:14:03 PM monac left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:14:07 PM amberrwetherill I have 1:1s but not enough time. My aide is only there so few hours a week so hard to delegate more stuff to her.
2017-03-28 06:14:08 PM 972940 I love the butterfly idea. I am going to look for these Friday at our Dollar store.
2017-03-28 06:14:11 PM progers111781 are most of yall activity assistant
2017-03-28 06:14:11 PM beckysalaz we have a 1:1 daily and that is possible because we are a smaller facility
2017-03-28 06:14:14 PM aprilgfoster i enjoy doing one on ones in the am
2017-03-28 06:14:16 PM mistyg13 we do our 1-1 visits everyday znd we have 10 of them
2017-03-28 06:14:17 PM ebreeves our son was a boy scout. The merit badge books at the scout shop are GREAT for ideas
2017-03-28 06:14:17 PM kathyhughes We did 1-1 activities every day
2017-03-28 06:14:18 PM lanaf mariauv. I only have enough staff to have one week end person and we have three floors. Our fourth floor is our
2017-03-28 06:14:24 PM progers111781 im just a med tech right now
2017-03-28 06:14:25 PM criseldasaenz enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:14:26 PM taras Activity assistant
2017-03-28 06:14:33 PM kathyhughes and when gathering residents we would check on them
2017-03-28 06:14:34 PM asjodin Kathy how many were required in a day?
2017-03-28 06:14:35 PM criseldasaenz left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:14:37 PM moniques I am a recreation aide
2017-03-28 06:14:42 PM mistyg13 i do 5 an my activity assistant does 5
2017-03-28 06:14:44 PM desiep3805 My facility runs at least 14, because we have two vent units as well as the bedside 1:1s
2017-03-28 06:14:48 PM aleda We have 1 to 1 for every resident that is care planned they have it daily it just depends eves or days
2017-03-28 06:14:50 PM lidiaal06 activities coordinator and activities assistant
2017-03-28 06:14:51 PM jodie583 tomorrow - i have room visits (just a drop in for needs), then Church Ladies, then Professor Talks, then Manicures & Videos
2017-03-28 06:14:52 PM jrothermel85 i am am A.A
2017-03-28 06:14:53 PM kathyhughes There are no requirements for them
2017-03-28 06:14:54 PM asjodin Daily misty?
2017-03-28 06:14:54 PM martins84 enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:14:58 PM jodie583 I'm an AD
2017-03-28 06:15:03 PM progers111781 is your director giving u the thumbs up or giving u bad vibes like me
2017-03-28 06:15:04 PM criseldasaenz enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:15:06 PM dingram30 its only me with over 15 one to one cant do in a day plus have to do activites for the building guess it depends on your patient count on how often
2017-03-28 06:15:10 PM traciewiggins110770 1-1 are done daily but I schedule by hallways.
2017-03-28 06:15:15 PM 972940 We don't have activities back to back but when corporate was here she said we needed more activities. Not sure when they think I am going to get all my paperwork done and care conferrences in. UGH
2017-03-28 06:15:17 PM aprilgfoster because it really helps the resident start their day mirroring my joyful personility
2017-03-28 06:15:17 PM abigail ms. kathy we do 1-1 everyday except sundays. it is fine?
2017-03-28 06:15:21 PM aleda I assign them daily because I worry the most about those res
2017-03-28 06:15:23 PM asjodin Do you rotate Tracie?
2017-03-28 06:15:27 PM marciatrimiew Ladies day...great opportunity for men to do random acts of kindness projects..
2017-03-28 06:15:28 PM traciewiggins110770 yes
2017-03-28 06:15:28 PM valarie17 im a med aide
2017-03-28 06:15:39 PM mistyg13 yes ,4 of them are daily and the others are 3x weekly
2017-03-28 06:15:46 PM asjodin every week? Every month rotations?
2017-03-28 06:15:47 PM 8800971 I ASSIGN EVERY ONE RESIDENTS ONE TO ONES AND SWITCH THEM EVERY 2 MONTHS
2017-03-28 06:15:50 PM desiep3805 marciatrimiew that is a great idea
2017-03-28 06:15:54 PM traciewiggins110770 It is easier that way for me
2017-03-28 06:15:57 PM conniew i assign patients 7 days a week. some are 2 x week, some 3 x week, etc... based on my assessments. I assign the 1-1s due each day to the activity assistants
2017-03-28 06:15:58 PM asjodin OK thanks
2017-03-28 06:16:01 PM kathyhughes It is up to the residents and what they want for a 1-1 activity
2017-03-28 06:16:06 PM 8800971 THEY HAVE TO BEEN SEEN EVERY 2 DAYS
2017-03-28 06:16:16 PM mzonneville left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:16:18 PM mzonneville enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:16:21 PM mzonneville left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:16:23 PM kathyhughes We did cart programs and scheduled them on the calendar
2017-03-28 06:16:25 PM amberrwetherill I have been told every time some very explicit words every time we try to do a one on one haha
2017-03-28 06:16:32 PM 8800971 WELL IT DEPENDS IF THEY ARE SOCIAL AND ALERT THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO CHOOSE
2017-03-28 06:16:33 PM asjodin I like that idea
2017-03-28 06:16:33 PM jodie583 i do 1:1 for some residents 5x/wk but most are 2x/wk, as needed
2017-03-28 06:16:33 PM mzonneville enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:16:33 PM ebreeves do they still have the magazine pac o fun? Has anyone heard of the craft package fad of the month? OLD
2017-03-28 06:16:37 PM mzonneville left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:16:37 PM mistyg13 some days the residents do not want to do anything but we have to try
2017-03-28 06:16:37 PM catiah I have a cart with all the supplies for 1-1 activ.
2017-03-28 06:16:44 PM mzonneville enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:16:48 PM bbradshaw are we aloud to turn in assignments late??
2017-03-28 06:16:54 PM conniew we also see and interact briefly with every patient in the facility daily
2017-03-28 06:16:54 PM alennon I need to start a 1:1 calendar
2017-03-28 06:16:58 PM kathyhughes Yes Betty
2017-03-28 06:17:05 PM asjodin I think I do also alennon
2017-03-28 06:17:10 PM mzonneville oh goodness i thought i lost you all
2017-03-28 06:17:15 PM 972940 I always offer some activities to the 1:1 residents then I ask them what they want to do. But ultimately it is their decision
2017-03-28 06:17:21 PM asjodin yes
2017-03-28 06:17:22 PM bbradshaw Thank you so much
2017-03-28 06:17:24 PM aleda Best way is to print out blank calendar and have one to one schedules
2017-03-28 06:17:26 PM kathyhughes When you submit as assignment late you have to let me know and which class and which assignment it is
2017-03-28 06:17:29 PM jodie583 yes, up to the residents, I like :)
2017-03-28 06:17:30 PM aprilgfoster does anyone pass out snacks during the activities
2017-03-28 06:17:34 PM ebreeves does activities offer self help for the residents
2017-03-28 06:17:34 PM kathyhughes ESP which class you are in
2017-03-28 06:17:37 PM alennon we do really well with 1:1's and then they get missed. The calendar is a great idea
2017-03-28 06:17:42 PM dingram30 yes aprilfoster
2017-03-28 06:17:45 PM jodie583 yes! but i ALWAYS have a food list first
2017-03-28 06:17:46 PM bbradshaw I am haveing a hard time with the writting papers but I am going to get them done
2017-03-28 06:17:52 PM taras Snacks for happy hour and bingo
2017-03-28 06:17:52 PM mistyg13 yes we pass out snacks at the morning activity
2017-03-28 06:17:56 PM mariauv I do pass out snacks. I brieb them :D
2017-03-28 06:17:59 PM asjodin We do snacks from our dietary-cookies, bars, etc
2017-03-28 06:17:59 PM abbyl yes we do snacks for most of them
2017-03-28 06:17:59 PM kathyhughes We had Support Groups that would meet at our facility and residents were invited
2017-03-28 06:18:03 PM jodie583 and a CNA/Dietary Therapist when hanbding out snacks
2017-03-28 06:18:16 PM jodie583 Support Groups led by who?
2017-03-28 06:18:18 PM alexandrac yes we do a juice pass as part of the end of exercise in MC and then for Happy Hour with live entertainment in AL once a week we have drinks and snacks!
2017-03-28 06:18:22 PM aprilgfoster our facility just started doing snacks for the morning activity
2017-03-28 06:18:23 PM kathyhughes We also had Educational Classes for those that wanted them
2017-03-28 06:18:25 PM aleda I always have the aides write in a folder what was done for one to one and how they were on top of regular charting
2017-03-28 06:18:27 PM moniques we had support groups but it didnt last
2017-03-28 06:18:27 PM amberparker You can invite church ministries to do grief/support counseling.
2017-03-28 06:18:27 PM dreamad hi
2017-03-28 06:18:33 PM 972940 sometimes we pass out snacks depending on the activity. Like mens hour and ladies tea we do.
2017-03-28 06:18:37 PM traciewiggins110770 What type of Support groups Kathy?
2017-03-28 06:18:39 PM jrothermel85 bbradshaw do you need help? I am happy to assist.
2017-03-28 06:18:39 PM ebreeves like what kinds of educational programs? computers, reading,
2017-03-28 06:18:40 PM marciatrimiew yes we had assorted mini muffins, apples and oranges today..along with a healthy feet talk from the Walgreens pharmacist...
2017-03-28 06:18:45 PM conniew we offer self help such as deep breathing techniques, visualization, journaling, we try to keep it simle
2017-03-28 06:18:47 PM 8800971 IF WE BAKE THEN WE GIVE SNACKS BUT I GOT RECREATION AWAY FROM SERVING AFTERNOON SNACKS BECAUSE THEY WOULD TAKE ACTIVITY TIME TO HAND THEM OUT
2017-03-28 06:18:48 PM ebreeves courses? online
2017-03-28 06:18:49 PM aprilgfoster do any facilites have a happy hour
2017-03-28 06:18:50 PM aleda we do all snack passes in our facility the ones required
2017-03-28 06:18:54 PM dingram30 i called girl scout today to have them come help out and other local companies in the area to come waiting on call back
2017-03-28 06:18:55 PM dorisr2001 enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:18:59 PM moniques yes i have happy hour
2017-03-28 06:19:00 PM progers111781 yes we have happy hour
2017-03-28 06:19:02 PM alexandrac we have happy hour
2017-03-28 06:19:03 PM maryjane1 I think we should have inservices on people with Rare diseases
2017-03-28 06:19:05 PM mistyg13 we have happy hour
2017-03-28 06:19:05 PM jodie583 We also offer snacks to Weight Loss Patients and offer drinks to those who are UTIs or dehydrate easily
2017-03-28 06:19:05 PM asjodin We do not have happy hour....yet
2017-03-28 06:19:05 PM kathyhughes The Support group was run by the actual agency for example the MS society had a support group that they ran 1 a month
2017-03-28 06:19:09 PM ebreeves again boy scout merit badge books are good!
2017-03-28 06:19:10 PM moniques they love it
2017-03-28 06:19:13 PM dorisr2001 hi guys sorry Im late
2017-03-28 06:19:14 PM aprilgfoster what does your happy hour entail
2017-03-28 06:19:15 PM jeant We have a weekly happy hour
2017-03-28 06:19:16 PM beckysalaz at the start of any activity we have to ask if anyone needs a refreshment
2017-03-28 06:19:22 PM martins84 what do you guys do for happy hour
2017-03-28 06:19:22 PM criseldasaenz Do you have to post 1-1 calendars or is it just for my information?
2017-03-28 06:19:25 PM dreamad tristy tursay
2017-03-28 06:19:25 PM jodie583 Wow, Kathy! That's NEAT! I will check into htat
2017-03-28 06:19:28 PM catiah we have twice a month april
2017-03-28 06:19:35 PM lanaf special needs floor, where we have our 1:1 residents. So our activity person, "has" to be there in the am but, I have a few residents who like to help; and when residents are in any of the dining rooms, there "has" to be a CNA in there. They do 15 minute intervals. So, One of my ladies ( after I set up the room ) will read Dear Abby from the local paper on a Sunday Am to ladies aroung the table and they'll discuss it. Sometimes in the evening. I'll get those Adult coloring books and a large box of colored pencils and my more alert residents will hand them out and strikd up a converstion, ( all under the supervisio of nursing). Activities is not just a nursing thing.
2017-03-28 06:19:37 PM alexandrac live music, snacks, one drink of their choice.
2017-03-28 06:19:39 PM kathyhughes You do not have to post them we did
2017-03-28 06:19:40 PM abigail we have happy hour twice a month
2017-03-28 06:19:40 PM jodie583 I'd love to have an ALZ support group & a Parkinsons support
2017-03-28 06:19:42 PM dorisr2001 what are we talking about
2017-03-28 06:19:42 PM teyonahills enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:19:47 PM mzonneville happy hour each week
2017-03-28 06:19:47 PM progers111781 or inservice with different pharmacies
2017-03-28 06:19:52 PM aleda I just keepfor my info but then they chart their one to ones online for their daily charting
2017-03-28 06:19:56 PM dreamad every thursday
2017-03-28 06:19:58 PM mistyg13 we have snacks,music and 1 drink
2017-03-28 06:20:03 PM teyonahills hello everyone
2017-03-28 06:20:03 PM taras Our happy hour involves music and wine/beer/juice, and cheese/fruit.
2017-03-28 06:20:14 PM 8800971 I LOVE HAPPY HOUR AND SO DO THE RESIDENTS WE PLAY MUSIC LIKE YMCA AND GET THEM MOVING SERVING MOCKTAILS AND FOOD
2017-03-28 06:20:16 PM jodie583 hello, teyona
2017-03-28 06:20:16 PM bbradshaw So do most of y'all have your calanders done
2017-03-28 06:20:20 PM marciatrimiew Don't forget the Girl Scouts and their cookies. Great opportunity to repeat the Girl Scout code of honor...
2017-03-28 06:20:23 PM dingram30 hi teyonahills
2017-03-28 06:20:26 PM aprilgfoster alcohol? and do they have to have a dr order for the alcohol?
2017-03-28 06:20:27 PM asjodin yes i finished my april calendar
2017-03-28 06:20:30 PM dreamad We call it Tthristy Thursday
2017-03-28 06:20:32 PM ebreeves does the social worker provide counseling to the residents
2017-03-28 06:20:34 PM kathyhughes Yes April
2017-03-28 06:20:36 PM jodie583 No - my calendar is a little up in the air - I have a couple that have quit coming
2017-03-28 06:20:37 PM teyonahills what are we talking about
2017-03-28 06:20:38 PM aleda Yesfinished it last week
2017-03-28 06:20:39 PM alexandrac we are AL so approved folks get beer, wine, or mixed coctail. But I always make it very light and understood that a drink is what they like, so soda, coffee, whatever, they are all invited and enjoy the social time!
2017-03-28 06:20:39 PM mistyg13 yes
2017-03-28 06:20:40 PM dingram30 im working on my calendar for april
2017-03-28 06:20:41 PM progers111781 lol funny no doctors order needed for that
2017-03-28 06:20:42 PM mzonneville we are just finishing ours up
2017-03-28 06:20:42 PM desiep3805 I just finished my calendar today
2017-03-28 06:20:44 PM traciewiggins110770 I want to start support groups but I'm in a one stop light town. The community participation is low.
2017-03-28 06:20:46 PM conniew we do happy hour 2 x week. we offer a snack, usually cheese and crackers, sometimes somehting like mini eggrolls. we serve wine, beer, soda, ice tea, hot tea, coffee
2017-03-28 06:20:50 PM mariauv Had mine done last week
2017-03-28 06:20:54 PM abbyl yes april is done
2017-03-28 06:20:59 PM bbradshaw I'm workingon mine tonight my husband is such a good helper.
2017-03-28 06:21:03 PM alennon anyone else having trouble getting help or volunteers to help out with spanish speaking residents? We have several and the aides need to help uf with activities they come to
2017-03-28 06:21:08 PM 8800971 CALENDAR IS DONE BUT WAITING FOR 11X17 PAPER THE FACILITY IS OUT LOL
2017-03-28 06:21:08 PM desiep3805 Mariauv, that;s awesome
2017-03-28 06:21:13 PM karina1 im working on mine
2017-03-28 06:21:18 PM jodie583 I thought I had mine done, but alas, the volunteer reaper strikes again
2017-03-28 06:21:24 PM asjodin lol
2017-03-28 06:21:24 PM alexandrac a good support group can be AA also or ALANON. We have an AA meeting here once a week!
2017-03-28 06:21:28 PM mariauv Requirement to have it done by the 25th.
2017-03-28 06:21:30 PM dreamad iam working on mine
2017-03-28 06:21:31 PM taras My AD is working on our calendar for April
2017-03-28 06:21:32 PM maryjane1 we have people with huntintons. supre nuclea palsy ALS and I feel that when we take people like this, we should be taught every thing we can about them to help understand their diseases
2017-03-28 06:21:34 PM bbradshaw well my addminastrator said I dn't need to keep repeating activities so I'm trying to figure out new things for them to do.
2017-03-28 06:21:34 PM aprilgfoster we have to have a dr note for a resident to have ANY alcoholic beverages no matter what even the odouls which is alcohol free
2017-03-28 06:21:37 PM nbeall My calendar is almost ready to print just waiting for a couple confirmations.
2017-03-28 06:21:38 PM cbunney2014 left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:21:40 PM martins84 im stil working on my calender but we have 2 calenders one for the residents and the other for the staff which is called our spirit calender
2017-03-28 06:21:41 PM marciatrimiew Support group sounds great...need to explore this idea and identify interest..
2017-03-28 06:21:50 PM ebreeves is Sarahs place in haverhill adult day care or is it asst liv
2017-03-28 06:21:54 PM asjodin What is the spirit calendar?
2017-03-28 06:21:57 PM catiah I am good lennon, I speak spanish and portuguese
2017-03-28 06:22:02 PM asjodin Wow
2017-03-28 06:22:06 PM dreamad Where to find pet visits
2017-03-28 06:22:11 PM aleda Spirit calendar
2017-03-28 06:22:12 PM karina1 same with me different activities each month
2017-03-28 06:22:17 PM traciewiggins110770 Working on mine.
2017-03-28 06:22:19 PM alexandrac pet partners
2017-03-28 06:22:23 PM aleda luckily staff brings their pet
2017-03-28 06:22:25 PM desiep3805 I have two calendars as well, because one is for the Dementia unit
2017-03-28 06:22:34 PM dorisr2001 mine calendar was done on the 20th
2017-03-28 06:22:34 PM catiah But sometimes is hard for me to be everywhere day need me
2017-03-28 06:22:34 PM jeant Therapy Dogs International
2017-03-28 06:22:40 PM martins84 Just a calendar that we have for the staff only and keep them encouraged through the month as well
2017-03-28 06:22:41 PM beckysalaz I have a resident with dimentia and all he wants is a jack and coke. Doctors orders say no but he insist so we give him a coke and tonic water....he never knows the difference!
2017-03-28 06:22:41 PM ebreeves do 2nd graders come in and read to residents
2017-03-28 06:22:42 PM aleda staff
2017-03-28 06:22:42 PM asjodin Me too...general and memory care calendars
2017-03-28 06:22:50 PM alexandrac I think it is a national group but might be local. Look up therapy pets
2017-03-28 06:22:51 PM amberrwetherill Those are fun
2017-03-28 06:22:56 PM karina1 me too two calendars
2017-03-28 06:22:57 PM jodie583 University of Tennessee Knoxville had a great program, but now I'm too far away
2017-03-28 06:23:03 PM abbyl we have a seperate calendar for all 3 of our units
2017-03-28 06:23:05 PM conniew I have asked staff with pets to come in once a month for a group pet visit session. I have 2 pets at the activity. It has worked out well so fare.
2017-03-28 06:23:06 PM marciatrimiew Our practicum facility visits should have also identified lots of ideas..I received a lot of great information ...
2017-03-28 06:23:07 PM 8800971 I WISH I HAD MORE PET THERAPY WE HAVE PUPPIES BEHIND BARS PROGRAM BUT ONCE A MONTH
2017-03-28 06:23:10 PM nbeall Lately we have been getting wags for hope dogs
2017-03-28 06:23:23 PM martins84 for instance we have a potatoe bar nacho bar ice cream bar $1 jean friday nursing home trivia so they can win prizes
2017-03-28 06:23:23 PM teyonahills first time working on the activity calendar my AD was fired on friday the new AD started monday and im helping her out
2017-03-28 06:23:26 PM alexandrac We have a regular dog that visits, also have had a mini horse, and a Llama!!!
2017-03-28 06:23:32 PM mistyg13 im looking for pet therapy program
2017-03-28 06:23:34 PM aleda Today we had 3 dogs because 3 staff brought dogs
2017-03-28 06:23:35 PM asjodin is that something local> wags for hope dogs?
2017-03-28 06:23:38 PM desiep3805 I definitely need to step up my pet program
2017-03-28 06:23:40 PM amberrwetherill OO those sound like fun fundtraisers!
2017-03-28 06:23:49 PM asjodin I want to set up a pet program also
2017-03-28 06:23:49 PM marciatrimiew Dont's forget Cinco de Mayo..early May
2017-03-28 06:23:55 PM ebreeves oh yes!
2017-03-28 06:23:56 PM 972940 I believe it should say in the residients chart notes from the doc if they can have alchohol or not.
2017-03-28 06:23:58 PM aleda the res get mad at staff because they think the dogs are theres its cute
2017-03-28 06:24:00 PM kathyhughes Right Marcia
2017-03-28 06:24:00 PM lidiaal06 ohh yes pinata
2017-03-28 06:24:02 PM nbeall asjodin they have a website.
2017-03-28 06:24:04 PM karina1 oh omg
2017-03-28 06:24:09 PM asjodin thanks!
2017-03-28 06:24:12 PM aprilgfoster do any long term nursing facilities have regularly planned outtings
2017-03-28 06:24:13 PM catiah Do it asjodin because the residents love it and they need it too
2017-03-28 06:24:17 PM aprilgfoster and if so where and what
2017-03-28 06:24:17 PM desiep3805 May day and cinco de mayo
2017-03-28 06:24:19 PM taras left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:24:21 PM jodie583 we have a border collie, a toy poodle and a stuffed animated cat...
2017-03-28 06:24:26 PM jodie583 Cinco de Mayo
2017-03-28 06:24:31 PM mistyg13 we plan an outing up to 6 times a year
2017-03-28 06:24:34 PM aleda we do a weekly trip once the weather gets nice enough
2017-03-28 06:24:35 PM kathyhughes We had an outing once a week
2017-03-28 06:24:35 PM jrothermel85 We get pet visits from volunteers
2017-03-28 06:24:36 PM ebreeves what do you do for birthdays besides cake
2017-03-28 06:24:37 PM alennon WE get pet visits often as we have one nurse who bring her dog to work.
2017-03-28 06:24:42 PM 8800971 I GET A DOCTORS APPROVAL AND THEN THEY PUT IT ON SIGMA
2017-03-28 06:24:46 PM charlotte kathyhughes what was the May Day Idea?
2017-03-28 06:24:48 PM 972940 We have a therapy dog come once a week and the residents love it. She even brings her two yr old son with her and I don't know if they residents like the kid or the dog best.
2017-03-28 06:24:49 PM progers111781 they went to the wild animal park here
2017-03-28 06:24:51 PM dingram30 we have a mini horse once a month
2017-03-28 06:24:52 PM mariauv Flowers and a sign for birthday people
2017-03-28 06:24:53 PM alexandrac we do a big cinco de mayo with traditional music and food, and lots of decorations!
2017-03-28 06:24:54 PM bbradshaw We are going to a car show April 8th
2017-03-28 06:24:57 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:24:57 PM jeant We plan outings but have to share the van with the medical appointments so we don't get out often.
2017-03-28 06:24:57 PM beckysalaz we also have an outing once a week
2017-03-28 06:24:59 PM amberrwetherill We do a facility bday party. To mix it up Ive been having them watch a movie while eating cake and ice cream
2017-03-28 06:24:59 PM mzonneville Kentucty derby
2017-03-28 06:25:02 PM dorisr2001 left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:25:03 PM teyonahills we have outings two times a week friday is food and sat is shopping
2017-03-28 06:25:07 PM desiep3805 We bring in a DJ, sing to everyone, pas out balloons and cards
2017-03-28 06:25:09 PM traciewiggins110770 Dogs came dressed up. The Chick Fil a cow & big community turn out for my two ladies 103 birthday yesterday
2017-03-28 06:25:15 PM 972940 May Day Baskets would be cool for the reisdents to make for our dept heads.
2017-03-28 06:25:17 PM dreamad We do outings once a month
2017-03-28 06:25:20 PM criseldasaenz I am done with mine. I also do happy hour at least once a month. I buy O'Douls beer ( No alcohol)..
2017-03-28 06:25:21 PM aleda we do parties all the staff comewe plat pin the tale on the donkey and other games all staff comeits fun
2017-03-28 06:25:21 PM bbradshaw my March birthday party is friday
2017-03-28 06:25:23 PM dingram30 we do wal-mart twice a month n out to eat once a month
2017-03-28 06:25:26 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:25:28 PM beckysalaz even if its just a drive through the Metroparks
2017-03-28 06:25:32 PM asjodin I also want to develope transportation services to assist with more outings
2017-03-28 06:25:34 PM catiah we had Kentucty derby last year and it was amazazing
2017-03-28 06:25:37 PM ebreeves thanks
2017-03-28 06:25:38 PM jodie583 for birthdays, we get everyone in the building with a birthday and sing to them :)
2017-03-28 06:25:41 PM aprilgfoster we only do one a year. on veterans day we go to the veterans day park down the road
2017-03-28 06:25:45 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:25:54 PM jodie583 I'm so happy to get to do the Derby!
2017-03-28 06:25:55 PM aleda we do parties each birthday
2017-03-28 06:26:02 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:26:05 PM aleda even staff get cake and a party
2017-03-28 06:26:06 PM alexandrac we do outings every friday. We are AL so can go a variety of places. Museums, gardens, picnics, shopping mall
2017-03-28 06:26:08 PM martins84 i live in elizabeth city nc and the town is so small that walmart is the mall so to take the residents somewhere would be great but I would have to figure out transportation
2017-03-28 06:26:09 PM catiah It is fub jodie
2017-03-28 06:26:10 PM marciatrimiew We don't get to go often; however, Thursday we are going to Burlington and Golden Corral...yeah Residents are lining up!!
2017-03-28 06:26:10 PM valarie17 njce
2017-03-28 06:26:12 PM auazuibke0114 Yes all residents participate in birthday parties
2017-03-28 06:26:15 PM conniew we do the horse races at our facility. I put together a list of hte horses running and we make mock bets. we do this for the triple crown. play games with toy horses. the patitnets love it
2017-03-28 06:26:25 PM catiah I mean fun*
2017-03-28 06:26:27 PM 8800971 THATS ALOT OF BDAY PARTIES
2017-03-28 06:26:32 PM alexandrac recently had a request to take a ferry ride when the weather is nice
2017-03-28 06:26:33 PM asjodin We have churches who sponsor the birthday parties and we do themed birthday parties....next month is a butterfly theme
2017-03-28 06:26:35 PM jodie583 thanks, Catiah = I like making the silks the right colors
2017-03-28 06:26:39 PM ebreeves nice themed
2017-03-28 06:26:50 PM aleda only 20 res and we do have a lot some months
2017-03-28 06:27:01 PM auazuibke0114 That's Nice asjodin
2017-03-28 06:27:07 PM asjodin Its fun
2017-03-28 06:27:07 PM bbradshaw I've been looking updifferent activities for the residents
2017-03-28 06:27:10 PM miriamhl enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:27:12 PM teyonahills sounds fun themed birthday parties
2017-03-28 06:27:13 PM abigail i need more ideas for mothers day is my first time
2017-03-28 06:27:13 PM jodie583 asjodin - we also have a church who sponsors the bday party and also gives a small gift basket to each resident
2017-03-28 06:27:15 PM traciewiggins110770 Martins84, I'm the next town over
2017-03-28 06:27:16 PM aleda residents love baking cakes and eating them
2017-03-28 06:27:19 PM alexandrac when is kentucky derby this year?
2017-03-28 06:27:22 PM ebreeves i saw a book that you could make all kinds of fancy flowers out of cut AND slit paper cool
2017-03-28 06:27:23 PM mistyg13 its hard coming up with new activities
2017-03-28 06:27:25 PM asjodin yes that is so nice isn't it jodie?!
2017-03-28 06:27:31 PM desiep3805 I work in a 225 bed facility so we have birthday parties every month
2017-03-28 06:27:35 PM 8800971 USUALLY FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY
2017-03-28 06:27:41 PM asjodin pintrest has amazing ideas for activities
2017-03-28 06:27:44 PM nbeall last birthday party I made the mistake of putting the word surprise on the calendar :( I ended up finding puppies to bring in as the surprise. I was sweating it!

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