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2017-03-28 06:27:46 PM alexandrac thank you!
2017-03-28 06:27:50 PM aleda yeah if i was in a big place id do monthly too
2017-03-28 06:27:53 PM mzonneville the kentucky derby is May 7th
2017-03-28 06:27:54 PM jodie583 May 5-6
2017-03-28 06:27:57 PM teyonahills i love pintrest
2017-03-28 06:27:58 PM miriamhl I was thinking of purchasing a roku to cut down on my movie budget does anyone already use one
2017-03-28 06:27:58 PM ebreeves we used to use colored kleenex to make flowers, cant find it anymore
2017-03-28 06:28:00 PM kathyhughes I just asked the residents what they were interested in and they could fill a calendat
2017-03-28 06:28:02 PM martins84 traciewiggins110770, what town is that?
2017-03-28 06:28:03 PM mistyg13 we do 1 big party a month and all residents are invites
2017-03-28 06:28:03 PM jrothermel85 this spring once it is warmer we are going to make simple bird feeders out of toilet paper, peanut butter and bird seed
2017-03-28 06:28:08 PM kathyhughes calendar
2017-03-28 06:28:08 PM aleda pintrest is my activity buddy
2017-03-28 06:28:16 PM marciatrimiew asjodin..dollar tree has beautiful large butterfly wings in their kids dress up section...
2017-03-28 06:28:20 PM taras enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:28:23 PM asjodin Yes I was thinking about have a calendar planning club to assist me in planning the calendar
2017-03-28 06:28:26 PM jeant We did the toilet paper roll feeders last fall.
2017-03-28 06:28:26 PM traciewiggins110770 Sunbury
2017-03-28 06:28:28 PM mzonneville may 6th
2017-03-28 06:28:28 PM auazuibke0114 We planned to do baking last week but ended making a different kind of dessert
2017-03-28 06:28:29 PM asjodin cute idea marcia
2017-03-28 06:28:31 PM desiep3805 We discuss activity ideas for the calendar during our Monthly Resident Council Meeting
2017-03-28 06:28:34 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:28:35 PM beckysalaz we also have birthday parties every month but since we are small facility we include the community
2017-03-28 06:28:36 PM aleda we make those and string cheerios and popcorn crows came for popcorn so nomore
2017-03-28 06:28:39 PM catiah abigail, they love music of Sinatra, bring a singer and make a tea party maybe
2017-03-28 06:28:45 PM taras Sorry about that----my laptop lost connection
2017-03-28 06:28:47 PM jodie583 I think we may do that for next month - get rid of all the junk the last guy did for 20 years -
2017-03-28 06:28:47 PM martins84 oh so you know what I am talking about then...lol
2017-03-28 06:28:51 PM jodie583 (Kathy)
2017-03-28 06:28:53 PM nbeall Working with my team on the calendar helps avoid mistakes - my residents hate misinformation
2017-03-28 06:28:55 PM lidiaal06 i pass my calendar and revise it with them...
2017-03-28 06:28:57 PM mzonneville we are making donut tomorrow, using grand biscuits
2017-03-28 06:28:59 PM miriamhl we do ae well we do cupcakes and entertainment
2017-03-28 06:29:00 PM abigail thanks
2017-03-28 06:29:01 PM traciewiggins110770 lol Yes
2017-03-28 06:29:04 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:29:05 PM jodie583 cool, lidia
2017-03-28 06:29:10 PM auazuibke0114 You're good tara, mine does it sometimes
2017-03-28 06:29:16 PM lidiaal06 most of he time they rather just sit, drink coffee and talk
2017-03-28 06:29:26 PM dingram30 i know
2017-03-28 06:29:31 PM miriamhl i do that also a coffee social each day
2017-03-28 06:29:34 PM bbradshaw that sound fun making donuts with them
2017-03-28 06:29:41 PM bbradshaw I have a deep fryer
2017-03-28 06:29:48 PM marciatrimiew Donuts..yum
2017-03-28 06:29:48 PM asjodin yum
2017-03-28 06:29:48 PM mistyg13 we do coffee social once a week
2017-03-28 06:29:51 PM kathyhughes Some times we forget that its the simple activities that are the best
2017-03-28 06:29:55 PM ebreeves does anyone have ethnic days
2017-03-28 06:29:57 PM catiah yum
2017-03-28 06:30:00 PM aleda I noticed lately that our calendars have gotten too busy i need to add socials and stuff because sometimes too much stuff all day 7 am to 8pm
2017-03-28 06:30:00 PM taras we do coffee/hot chocolate in the mornings. It is followed by exercise.
2017-03-28 06:30:02 PM jodie583 My admin got me a cookie baker
2017-03-28 06:30:05 PM asjodin yes! conversations is the best
2017-03-28 06:30:10 PM catiah right Kathy!
2017-03-28 06:30:13 PM 8800971 I DO A BAKE AND COFFEE HOUR AND THEN COFFEE CART ON THE UNITS
2017-03-28 06:30:13 PM beckysalaz Kathy, I love simple
2017-03-28 06:30:15 PM jeant We have coffee social twice a day
2017-03-28 06:30:15 PM miriamhl i agree coffee social and movie popcorn are very poular
2017-03-28 06:30:17 PM mzonneville its easy to do, just have everything ready, they cook fast,
2017-03-28 06:30:18 PM lanaf We have a pretty big Spanish population and the families are awesome. They are so helpful and when we have family nights they all bring in different kinds of spanish food that the residents do't get in the facility. They are all very "family" orented people!! love them.
2017-03-28 06:30:21 PM hopetoben i have our residents fold laundry every week. they always have a great time
2017-03-28 06:30:23 PM asjodin I liked the idea of paper airplanes too! I put that on the calendar for april
2017-03-28 06:30:27 PM kathyhughes I think that there should be a Happy Hour every day!
2017-03-28 06:30:32 PM asjodin me too!
2017-03-28 06:30:40 PM desiep3805 Yes, Kathyhughes. Sometimes I get so bogged down trying to provide smart activities that I do forget that simple is best and more fun
2017-03-28 06:30:41 PM miriamhl nice did not think of that
2017-03-28 06:30:43 PM auazuibke0114 yes we have coffee and doughnut once a week too
2017-03-28 06:30:44 PM jrothermel85 yes happy hour every day!!!
2017-03-28 06:30:51 PM progers111781 me too
2017-03-28 06:30:54 PM martins84 we are having a luncheon for our volunteers and i used permenant markers to decorate wine glasses to give them as gift they are awesome and I love to recycle those wine glasses been sitting in there for 3 years and plus and no one used them so that is how I decided to get rid of them as gifts.
2017-03-28 06:30:55 PM auazuibke0114 That
2017-03-28 06:30:55 PM mzonneville I think we should have happy hour every too
2017-03-28 06:30:56 PM johned enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:30:56 PM 8800971 WE CAN'T DO POPCORN ITS A CHOKING HAZARD
2017-03-28 06:30:57 PM conniew with every activity we do, we also incorporate reminisce. it is amazing what all the patients have to offer to conversations
2017-03-28 06:31:06 PM beckysalaz Yes it should!!! A happy hour on being happy with life
2017-03-28 06:31:08 PM lidiaal06 Lanaf that is wonderful
2017-03-28 06:31:11 PM moniques they would love that!! idk if if would have anyone attend programs in the am lol
2017-03-28 06:31:12 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:31:13 PM mzonneville get puffed popcorn
2017-03-28 06:31:13 PM catiah I agree and the resident would agree too, happy hour every day!!
2017-03-28 06:31:14 PM marciatrimiew I luv the trivia card answers from the members..great way to hear stories and to trigger their memories...amazing
2017-03-28 06:31:14 PM asjodin Anyone have any volunteer appreciation event that they do?
2017-03-28 06:31:15 PM ebreeves goodidea
2017-03-28 06:31:16 PM jrothermel85 try puffed corn
2017-03-28 06:31:17 PM mistyg13 we do movie an d popcorn
2017-03-28 06:31:17 PM auazuibke0114 That'll be nice Kathy, but we do happy hour every fridays
2017-03-28 06:31:21 PM criseldasaenz I did my council meeting today. It went well. The thing that interests my resident the most was the meal of the month.
2017-03-28 06:31:21 PM progers111781 that sucks on the popcorn
2017-03-28 06:31:26 PM dingram30 i did planting activity yesterday was alot of work but very fun we sat outside today n looked at the yard n had tea
2017-03-28 06:31:30 PM jrothermel85 they have cheesy and butter flavored
2017-03-28 06:31:33 PM amberparker There are some in our area that do Happy Hour everyday.
2017-03-28 06:31:35 PM alexandrac I like that idea of happy hour having more that one definition. Coffee and conversation is happy too!
2017-03-28 06:31:36 PM aleda I am going to add something like that i have a few res that are just so busy they want to go go go and dont like to visit but for the others i think they need calmer unstructured socializing
2017-03-28 06:31:37 PM miriamhl we provide the popcorn for the residents that can eat it i get a dietary report daily
2017-03-28 06:31:39 PM hopetoben frito lay has these buttery corn puffs. they taste like popcorn but without the kernal. great for chops/purees
2017-03-28 06:31:45 PM abbyl yes we do a volunteer dinner
2017-03-28 06:31:47 PM taras I LOVE reminiscing~ I love older folks (I love my job!!!) and to hear them tell their stories is fun for me!!
2017-03-28 06:31:49 PM jodie583 We have a Coffee/Water time after morning activity most days
2017-03-28 06:31:49 PM 8800971 CHEESE PUFFS WORK
2017-03-28 06:31:54 PM traciewiggins110770 martins84 we need to link up. traciewiggins@yahoo.com message me info
2017-03-28 06:31:55 PM catiah you are right alexandra
2017-03-28 06:32:03 PM ebreeves you guys are great
2017-03-28 06:32:03 PM asjodin I like the volunteer dinner idea
2017-03-28 06:32:05 PM miriamhl i will look into thanks for the feedbacl\k
2017-03-28 06:32:12 PM desiep3805 This week we are having an employee family movie night. We asked them to bring in their kids and we will be showing the movie "Sing", with popcorn, hot dogs and punch
2017-03-28 06:32:17 PM alennon WE should do a volunteers dinner. Usually we just give them gift cards
2017-03-28 06:32:22 PM jeant I'll have to look into the corn puffs- so many residents can't eat popcorn
2017-03-28 06:32:27 PM cbunney2014 enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:32:29 PM asjodin I like the gift card ideas too
2017-03-28 06:32:32 PM abbyl our chef makes them a 3 course meal and e give them favors and door prizes
2017-03-28 06:32:37 PM taras Corn puffs----excellent idea!!
2017-03-28 06:32:38 PM asjodin WOW
2017-03-28 06:32:42 PM hopetoben they are $2 at walmart
2017-03-28 06:32:44 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:32:44 PM catiah I loved it desiep(v)
2017-03-28 06:32:45 PM jodie583 jeant - i have a lady that CAN eat popcorn but loves the puffcorn so much i have to stock it for you
2017-03-28 06:32:46 PM alexandrac April is national volunteer month
2017-03-28 06:32:48 PM aprilgfoster nice
2017-03-28 06:32:54 PM aleda we have a res of the month they choose favorite food and they all get that for dinner once liver and onions was chosen so we always have different options
2017-03-28 06:32:57 PM jrothermel85 yes i was going to say 2 bucks at walmart
2017-03-28 06:32:57 PM jodie583 *her
2017-03-28 06:32:57 PM maryjane1 left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:33:02 PM miriamhl thanks i am always at walmart
2017-03-28 06:33:09 PM maryjane1 enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:33:14 PM beckysalaz I live at walmart!!!!!
2017-03-28 06:33:20 PM miriamhl lol
2017-03-28 06:33:22 PM progers111781 dont we all
2017-03-28 06:33:24 PM jrothermel85 hahaha me too
2017-03-28 06:33:25 PM dreamad Me too
2017-03-28 06:33:25 PM kathyhughes We had a Chinese take out luncheon once a month that they loved
2017-03-28 06:33:26 PM ebreeves we have a tom's discount not sure if its regional
2017-03-28 06:33:26 PM marciatrimiew Yes volunteers will be celebrated and honored..Certificate, small token, luncheon
2017-03-28 06:33:28 PM valarie17 me too
2017-03-28 06:33:30 PM asjodin We want to do a resident cook book to sell to raise money for the resident council
2017-03-28 06:33:30 PM mistyg13 what do you use fpr bingo prizes
2017-03-28 06:33:32 PM bbradshaw our resident council meeting is Thursday so wish meluck on that
2017-03-28 06:33:46 PM ebreeves is there a bit ethnic mix
2017-03-28 06:33:46 PM catiah wow
2017-03-28 06:33:49 PM maryjane1 I thmeal would be greatink a chineese
2017-03-28 06:33:52 PM asjodin we do small candies for first win and then second win and so on we have auction coins
2017-03-28 06:33:57 PM karina1 z`3133`2saw
2017-03-28 06:33:57 PM mfskal enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:33:59 PM teyonahills good luck with the meeting
2017-03-28 06:34:01 PM 8800971 I BASICALLY HAVE NO BUDGET OR AT LEAST VERY LIMITED I HAVE TO BE VERY CREATIVE
2017-03-28 06:34:07 PM maryjane1 my pc keeps messing up
2017-03-28 06:34:08 PM mfskal sorry Im so late
2017-03-28 06:34:10 PM desiep3805 I think we spend most of time in the Dollar Tree (store). They have great gifts, candy, and other fun items. all for a dollar
2017-03-28 06:34:11 PM karina1 good luck
2017-03-28 06:34:12 PM jodie583 We are having a volunteer dinner - olive garden is catering - we're holding it at one of the volunteers lodges
2017-03-28 06:34:12 PM aleda i have prizes but i alsoalways offer ice cream or pop as an option over prizes
2017-03-28 06:34:16 PM auazuibke0114 my counsel meeting is thursday too
2017-03-28 06:34:25 PM jeant We give out snacks or quarters for bingo
2017-03-28 06:34:26 PM johned We use Nickels for bingo prizes...
2017-03-28 06:34:28 PM mistyg13 we use coins and we do an auction but the residents are getting tired of the items we buy
2017-03-28 06:34:31 PM 972940 For Bingo prizes we use stuff purchased at the dollar store from snacks to small items. We also get donations. Facebook is a good place to put the word out.
2017-03-28 06:34:33 PM loriann enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:34:34 PM asjodin wow is it just for volunteers or are residents invited also?
2017-03-28 06:34:39 PM jrothermel85 council for me is first friday of the month
2017-03-28 06:34:44 PM desiep3805 Did the Olive Garden discount the catering?
2017-03-28 06:34:47 PM dingram30 my buget is basic off patient count n is kinda low now we at 94 normally b at 104
2017-03-28 06:34:48 PM dreamad I run a store and sale pop and chips that is how I raise money an sell chicken wings and coney dogs
2017-03-28 06:34:49 PM marciatrimiew I have to be very creative also..need a sponsor..low budget...making it work with what I have..recycling, etc.
2017-03-28 06:34:50 PM jodie583 My residents are also getting bored with their prizes for Bingo
2017-03-28 06:34:59 PM jeant We're doing an Easter egg bingo before Easter this year.
2017-03-28 06:35:00 PM miriamhl sometimes i get blankets donated i buy of season holiday gifts i got a lot of stuffed animals for $1-$3 at walmart the day after valentines and snacks all great bingo prizes
2017-03-28 06:35:10 PM aleda I have 2 res that have had so much fun counting change i put cup cake liners in a cupcake pan with the amount written they had so much fun
2017-03-28 06:35:10 PM alennon our residnet councile is the first tuesday of the month
2017-03-28 06:35:11 PM ebreeves discount stores or oriental trader
2017-03-28 06:35:16 PM desiep3805 Try sugar free candy and sugar free drinks for bingo prizes
2017-03-28 06:35:21 PM taras Council---first \Wednesday of the month...trying to get more residents to attend
2017-03-28 06:35:22 PM jrothermel85 we rely quite a bit on donations
2017-03-28 06:35:23 PM alexandrac council meeting is always a rough experience.....I would like a way to smooth it out.
2017-03-28 06:35:24 PM aprilgfoster i want to try the thing where you cut a rose stem not all the way through but enough to put each section in different cups with water and food coloring. its supposed to be a really good science experiment
2017-03-28 06:35:25 PM traciewiggins110770 I called the golf course to have golfers come on national golf day, It is the 10th
2017-03-28 06:35:28 PM 972940 dingram nice budget. mine is based off of 72 ish people.
2017-03-28 06:35:29 PM jodie583 The tickets are not working - so maybea gift card for them to spend...?
2017-03-28 06:35:33 PM kaneika22 enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:35:35 PM mfskal wow,, this is a fast chat... i caught a glimpse of bingo prize conversation
2017-03-28 06:35:35 PM miriamhl oriental trader good ideal
2017-03-28 06:35:36 PM catiah dollar Store is the best place for bingo prizes!
2017-03-28 06:35:37 PM samanthawhite jodie583 do you gave a hair dresser who comes to your facility?
2017-03-28 06:35:38 PM auazuibke0114 we give bingo bucks, candies, sodas, and other personal care stuffs from dollar stores
2017-03-28 06:35:39 PM aprilgfoster FOUR
2017-03-28 06:35:41 PM jodie583 Council here is super easy - unfortunately
2017-03-28 06:35:43 PM hopetoben i do bingo once a month. they dont get bored of prizes if they dont get them often
2017-03-28 06:35:43 PM karina1 i have volunteers and 3 different churches come 3x week
2017-03-28 06:35:47 PM aprilgfoster AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
2017-03-28 06:35:51 PM johned We buy stuff at the dollar store and let them spend their money once a month
2017-03-28 06:35:52 PM amberrwetherill Ive been splurging a bit for the residents on prizes but they are just excited to play. So i add different stuff here and there to break up the sameness of it all
2017-03-28 06:35:52 PM lanaf desiep3805 We do that as well.We always ask the residents if they like the activities on their calendar and ask for suggestions and then the residents tke a vote on any new activity to be added to the calendar.
2017-03-28 06:35:52 PM criseldasaenz Any Easter ideas?
2017-03-28 06:35:54 PM ebreeves make something creative from craft store sell or give a prizes original
2017-03-28 06:35:56 PM jrothermel85 i get ideas for oriental trading but it is so expensive
2017-03-28 06:35:57 PM mistyg13 thanks everyone
2017-03-28 06:36:04 PM mfskal we just got several bags of donatied stuffed annimals that is our biggest hit for bingo prizes
2017-03-28 06:36:05 PM ebreeves raffle for choco bunny
2017-03-28 06:36:05 PM loriann We do bingo lie 4 times a week!
2017-03-28 06:36:06 PM martins84 we sale cookies in the facility 3 for a buck and the residents win money
2017-03-28 06:36:13 PM marciatrimiew printed gift certificate passes for bingo. Print your own message on them, make it fun or funny.
2017-03-28 06:36:21 PM amberrwetherill For easter we are doing a community wide egg hunt and the residents are going to help direct the kids and do some stuff with them as well
2017-03-28 06:36:22 PM jodie583 martins - GREAT IDEA
2017-03-28 06:36:26 PM taras our hairdresser (she's there 3x/wk) is paid, but I think it'd be neat to do something for her (gift card, or something personalized)...
2017-03-28 06:36:27 PM karina1 we do bingo 6x week
2017-03-28 06:36:33 PM miriamhl excellent ideal
2017-03-28 06:36:37 PM ebreeves good
2017-03-28 06:36:38 PM mistyg13 wow
2017-03-28 06:36:39 PM valarie17 left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:36:39 PM valarie17 enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:36:43 PM johned We do bingo three times a week..
2017-03-28 06:36:44 PM asjodin wow bingo 6 times per week!
2017-03-28 06:36:44 PM auazuibke0114 Bingo is 3x/week
2017-03-28 06:36:46 PM beckysalaz bingo is $2 to play and if you win you get half of the money for that game. If you dont have money to play all you win is a prize and it could be a number of things just depends onthe day
2017-03-28 06:36:52 PM alennon wow we do it 4 times a week
2017-03-28 06:36:56 PM asjodin We are restricted to no more than 3x /wk
2017-03-28 06:37:02 PM moniques bingo is 3 xweek for me
2017-03-28 06:37:02 PM jodie583 we do once a week - they like doing other stuff too
2017-03-28 06:37:05 PM auazuibke0114 rrealy 6x
2017-03-28 06:37:05 PM ebreeves another game is to guess how many of something is in a jar
2017-03-28 06:37:06 PM alexandrac our folks are burned out on bingo. Also more and more of our residents can't follow and get frustrated.
2017-03-28 06:37:08 PM loriann We are always running out of prizes
2017-03-28 06:37:09 PM desiep3805 Bingo twice per week
2017-03-28 06:37:10 PM traciewiggins110770 2x a month Bingo
2017-03-28 06:37:10 PM bbradshaw we do Bingo 3x a week there is 1 day I am not there
2017-03-28 06:37:10 PM karina1 yes i give them cookies
2017-03-28 06:37:11 PM catiah bingo 6 times a week is a lot in my opinion
2017-03-28 06:37:16 PM loriann True
2017-03-28 06:37:16 PM valarie17 bingo 3 times a week
2017-03-28 06:37:17 PM dreamad twice a week mondays and fridays
2017-03-28 06:37:18 PM hope Bingo 3X per week
2017-03-28 06:37:19 PM jrothermel85 we do bingo 3 to 4 times a week
2017-03-28 06:37:20 PM dingram30 for easter i put a sign up today for family n staff to donate what they can eggs,food, basket n gone have entertainment n food n pass out treats think the residents to old to get eggs n not alot of kids come to our nursing home
2017-03-28 06:37:20 PM mfskal kathyhughes Kathy, I'm gonna just try to keep up reading.. this is going way to fast for my slow typing.. I'm struggling reading it as fast as it is going... my window wont get any bigger
2017-03-28 06:37:20 PM karina1 thats the prize
2017-03-28 06:37:23 PM catiah you must be tired
2017-03-28 06:37:23 PM traciewiggins110770 I have cheaters
2017-03-28 06:37:24 PM nbeall We have 3 Bingo sessions in each area. Monday , wed, sat.
2017-03-28 06:37:25 PM amberrwetherill We do 3x a week. Sometimes on a holiday I add an extra because they enjoy it
2017-03-28 06:37:25 PM beckysalaz we play bingo 3x's a week
2017-03-28 06:37:29 PM marciatrimiew I only have bingo once per month (smile). Actually we had bingo today (smile)
2017-03-28 06:37:31 PM mzonneville trace out big bunnies, and cut strips of scrapbooking paper and glue on to the bunnies trim then glue onto a solid color paper
2017-03-28 06:37:38 PM desiep3805 Athe amount of times per week is base4d on the residents desires
2017-03-28 06:37:44 PM jodie583 any ideas on how to get my AA to get up and DO MORE? for all the AAs out there - what motivates you?
2017-03-28 06:37:54 PM kaneika22 we have bingo weekly
2017-03-28 06:37:57 PM karina1 yes they love to play bingo
2017-03-28 06:37:57 PM teyonahills bingo for my center is 2 times a week
2017-03-28 06:37:58 PM loriann If it was up to my resident...we would have it every day
2017-03-28 06:38:01 PM amberparker Our residents pay .25 for Bingo! when we play. Whoever wins blackout takes all quarters at the end of the hour. We tally up each players wins for the hour. Each receives 1 "bingo buck" per game win. We keep track every time we play. Then every spring we have a huge bingo auction where the residents get use their bingo bucks to purchase nice items.
2017-03-28 06:38:02 PM charlotte Does anyone have an Exercise Routine that I could open to see if there are some new or different elements I could access for variety with my residents
2017-03-28 06:38:05 PM samanthawhite for a bingo prize. i talked to our hairdresser and she let me print off $2 to win as prizes! residents loved it
2017-03-28 06:38:06 PM catiah Once a month they complaint Marcia, they would play everyday, hahah
2017-03-28 06:38:08 PM jrothermel85 What motivates me is doing things that make residents smile
2017-03-28 06:38:08 PM auazuibke0114 wow marciatr, how are they taking it?
2017-03-28 06:38:14 PM aprilgfoster WE DO BINGO TWICE A WEEK AND THE FIRST ONE ON MONDAY MORNING IS THE QUARTERS GAME WITH A COVERALL GAME ITS $4 AND THEN FRIDAY WE DO BINGO PUNCH CARDS AND EACH PUNCH REPRESENTS $1 FOR THE RESIDENT TO USE TO SHOP AT OUR MARKET PLACE OR THEY CAN USE IT IN THE BEAUTY SALON
2017-03-28 06:38:15 PM loriann So true
2017-03-28 06:38:17 PM asjodin I like it jjrothermel!
2017-03-28 06:38:18 PM jrothermel85 making pinatas for them to whack each month
2017-03-28 06:38:32 PM marciatrimiew we only meet twice per week where I work
2017-03-28 06:38:37 PM miriamhl i did a checklist for my AA it took a while but it was a big help let him know what he was responsible for getting done in a day
2017-03-28 06:38:41 PM samanthawhite $2 coupons*
2017-03-28 06:38:50 PM loriann We have funny money
2017-03-28 06:38:50 PM aleda I thinkits important that you hire go getters for assistants i tell them when i interview that this isnt a slow paced job your like a waitress and you have to keep everyones glass full only with activity
2017-03-28 06:38:54 PM miriamhl he signs daily an so do i provided everything is done
2017-03-28 06:38:57 PM johned I like to spend as much time with the Residents as possible so I don't know how to make that happen.
2017-03-28 06:38:57 PM hopetoben i write my AAs notes with a hershey kiss on them if i see they have done something well. now they start to work harder. just compliment them. let them know you appriciate them
2017-03-28 06:38:57 PM desiep3805 Understanding the job should be a great motivator
2017-03-28 06:39:05 PM abigail we give to the residents .25 bingo
2017-03-28 06:39:07 PM taras bingo once a week at our facililty. One of my cna's & I were talking about April Fool's...she (jokingly) said we could tell the residents that bingo was permanently cancelled!!8-)
2017-03-28 06:39:12 PM catiah we have too loriann, it is very fun
2017-03-28 06:39:16 PM aleda I work as both also so that helps
2017-03-28 06:39:17 PM loriann LOL
2017-03-28 06:39:19 PM taras Of course we won't do that!!!
2017-03-28 06:39:20 PM jodie583 thanks, aleda - this guys been with the company 18 years.... it's hard -
2017-03-28 06:39:20 PM asjodin I came into activities from physical therapy. I have staff that have amazing skills and no less than 10 years experience-one staff has 20 years experience and for most it is hard to change...
2017-03-28 06:39:31 PM loriann WOW
2017-03-28 06:39:32 PM desiep3805 I am an AD, and we do a pot lunch in our office twice per month
2017-03-28 06:39:33 PM marciatrimiew I'm going to try funny money..something different and let them earn some big prizes.
2017-03-28 06:39:34 PM auazuibke0114 hmm now i understand
2017-03-28 06:39:43 PM jodie583 hopetoben - thank you - will do - he's diabetic, though...
2017-03-28 06:39:44 PM loriann Wish we did that
2017-03-28 06:39:46 PM aleda Work with him for 2 days and reorientate himi did that withone
2017-03-28 06:39:49 PM jeant I would be afraid to tell my residents no more bingo- even on April 1st!
2017-03-28 06:39:49 PM martins84 we do it one a week too but our residents play to win your first win is a buck second win is 50 cents then from there a quarter...it keeps them playing and the money rolling
2017-03-28 06:39:56 PM nbeall Empowering AA's by giving them responsibility and accountability. Freedom to create programs that work.
2017-03-28 06:40:04 PM lanaf kathyhughes That's for sure!!
2017-03-28 06:40:06 PM asjodin I like it nbeal
2017-03-28 06:40:06 PM ebreeves does anyone do coin or stamp collecting
2017-03-28 06:40:12 PM conniew I created a daily time schedule for my assistants. I fill it out everyday with what my expectations are for them. There is space for them to provide feedback on the reality of the day. It tracks their time by 15 minutes.
2017-03-28 06:40:12 PM desiep3805 well said nbeall
2017-03-28 06:40:13 PM loriann Stamp
2017-03-28 06:40:15 PM auazuibke0114 What's funny money?
2017-03-28 06:40:15 PM alexandrac nbeall that is my philosophy exactly
2017-03-28 06:40:17 PM asjodin no thats a good idea though
2017-03-28 06:40:20 PM aleda I wish i coulddo coin collecting
2017-03-28 06:40:25 PM loriann They love stamps
2017-03-28 06:40:28 PM mfskal kathyhughes if you get your AA's to be part of the success and encourage and listen to their idesa etc. you will not have to give them lists and 'to do" lists as they will want to do everything they can oonce they know what the program is and know they are important for its success
2017-03-28 06:40:40 PM ebreeves scout shop has books called merit badge books that are excellent cost 7 buck each lot of infor and ideas small books
2017-03-28 06:40:41 PM jrothermel85 I am an A A and I am trying to seek out things that residnets haven't done before and that are age appropriate.
2017-03-28 06:40:45 PM kaneika22 I do something monthly for my AA's like take them out for lunch, gift, gift card etc
2017-03-28 06:40:50 PM aleda i brought in huge jar of change they love money guess we all learn that and hold onto it
2017-03-28 06:40:51 PM loriann ME TOOO
2017-03-28 06:40:52 PM karina1 yes i want to give something different like tickets so they exchange them for a prize
2017-03-28 06:40:57 PM jodie583 cool, jrothermel
2017-03-28 06:41:03 PM alexandrac I give her the schedule but encourage her to come up with ideas of her own, drive the activity with her own passion! I encourage and work with her to build confidence also
2017-03-28 06:41:04 PM jodie583 nice, kaneika
2017-03-28 06:41:04 PM loriann I just took my grils out to eat this week
2017-03-28 06:41:06 PM aprilgfoster AT CHRISTMAS WE HAD ONLY ONE DAY OF BINGO AND ALL OF OUR RESIDENTS THREATENED TO MOVE. WE COULDNT DO IT MORE THAN THAT BC OF ALL OF OUR OTHER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS THEMED EVENTS

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