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2017-04-11 06:06:14 PM desiep3805 Ok. We will be hosting a volunteer dinner for Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Resident Council decided to make all of the gifts that will be presented to the volunteers
2017-04-11 06:06:24 PM mblackstone10 alexandrac, get the rsidents buy in on activities
2017-04-11 06:06:26 PM cindymay Alex-is your activity program geared for them or just busy activities
2017-04-11 06:06:31 PM alexandrac I made sachets that looked like tea bags
2017-04-11 06:06:31 PM asjodin thats a terrific idea desiep
2017-04-11 06:06:35 PM mblackstone10 let them feel like they are making decisions
2017-04-11 06:06:36 PM courtneyr2009 alexandrac- you could ask them to help you with said actitivty . I find my residents always want to help
2017-04-11 06:06:37 PM cindymay They will come if it is things they want to do
2017-04-11 06:06:37 PM deb4321 left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:06:38 PM dominiquesow first I have to make sure they were taken by CNAs already to bathroom
2017-04-11 06:06:38 PM deb4321 enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:06:40 PM conniew mother day gift, small flower plant from the nursery
2017-04-11 06:06:43 PM desiep3805 Thx, asjodin
2017-04-11 06:06:47 PM aleda jeant have a donation list and have res families and staff donate little cute gifts
2017-04-11 06:06:57 PM dominiquesow then I take them in to the Leisure center if they wanted to
2017-04-11 06:07:02 PM 972940 enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:07:08 PM cindymay Ask our Resident Council what activities they want on the schedule
2017-04-11 06:07:09 PM amberparker Is anyone holding a community wied Easter egg hunt for residents, employees, & families?
2017-04-11 06:07:10 PM marciatrimiew Volunteer luncheon sounds great. Gift certificates and Thank you signs posted everywhere...
2017-04-11 06:07:19 PM asjodin is the leisure center in your facility dominique?
2017-04-11 06:07:27 PM dominiquesow yes we do
2017-04-11 06:07:28 PM jeant I've never tried a donation list- very few of our resident families are involved unfortunately
2017-04-11 06:07:32 PM andreapeleg jeant....the best gifts I gave out one year was an office part of their community service day made 100's of cards (our campus has over 500) and brought them to us give out. It was great, the resdients loved the handmade cards.
2017-04-11 06:07:34 PM alexandrac I have a wide variety from very easy to very thought provoking and everything in between
2017-04-11 06:07:34 PM courtneyr2009 amber- for children of the community or residents grandkids and staffs
2017-04-11 06:07:36 PM aleda we take our res to the community one because thursday they decorate the eggs for it
2017-04-11 06:07:41 PM asjodin is it like a family room?
2017-04-11 06:07:50 PM joanne44 Our residents families are very involved which is wonderful
2017-04-11 06:08:01 PM amberparker Both, Courtney.
2017-04-11 06:08:01 PM 1040417 need a new ideal for easter to go along with our easter egg hunt
2017-04-11 06:08:03 PM amberrwetherill children of the community as well as resdients and staff family
2017-04-11 06:08:06 PM dominiquesow it is a big room like half of the basketball court
2017-04-11 06:08:07 PM courtneyr2009 joanne44 its great when families are involved
2017-04-11 06:08:09 PM aleda involving residents family is so important
2017-04-11 06:08:12 PM desiep3805 As far as Easter is concerned we asked the staff to donate both male and female hats, purchased feathers, rhinestones etc.. to decorate the hats, and we will turn the largest dayroom into a runway for the residents to model their hats (Easter Parade)
2017-04-11 06:08:13 PM dominiquesow everything in there...
2017-04-11 06:08:17 PM alexandrac Right now we have been on hold and cencus is so low that only about 10 people are participating.
2017-04-11 06:08:18 PM asjodin WOW thats awesome
2017-04-11 06:08:18 PM gailh We have soome family involvment but not much
2017-04-11 06:08:24 PM 972940 We are doing a resident and family hunt around our facility, we are having our dietary manager dress in her bunny suit 3 seperate age group sections also.
2017-04-11 06:08:27 PM kaityk were having a mothers day event
2017-04-11 06:08:29 PM jeant I've thought about making cards for all the ladies and maybe making special cupcakes and taking them in for lunch on Mother's Day
2017-04-11 06:08:29 PM teyonahills for mothers day i give them a small pot and some flower seeds for them to plant themselfs
2017-04-11 06:08:30 PM patfuller priscillad Mother day is coming up and I don't have a clue on what i'll be doing. Does anyone here have their Mother's Day activities plans in motion?
2017-04-11 06:08:31 PM cindymay We've all been there Alex
2017-04-11 06:08:34 PM amberparker My 1st year in this position.
2017-04-11 06:08:37 PM dominiquesow kitchen ....tv area, bingo, etc
2017-04-11 06:08:38 PM progers111781 alex we ony have 3 residents
2017-04-11 06:08:46 PM courtneyr2009 amberparker that is so exciting!
2017-04-11 06:08:48 PM tajk333 mother's day tea party
2017-04-11 06:08:49 PM asjodin We are doing a Mother's day tea and silly fashion show with staff for the residents and their families
2017-04-11 06:08:49 PM melodyh we just had a sping fling today. it was fun like a festival with games
2017-04-11 06:08:49 PM aleda jeant maybe rootbeer floats
2017-04-11 06:08:50 PM kathy52 we took four of our residents out to eat lunch and they had a blast
2017-04-11 06:08:51 PM monac left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:08:53 PM alexandrac Oh my three!!!
2017-04-11 06:08:55 PM courtneyr2009 Best of luck!
2017-04-11 06:08:56 PM amberparker How about a tea party, Pat?
2017-04-11 06:09:06 PM aleda mocktails with mom
2017-04-11 06:09:09 PM jeant Thanks for all the great suggestions!
2017-04-11 06:09:12 PM amberparker Thanks, Courtney! I'll need it!
2017-04-11 06:09:15 PM asjodin that is a cute idea aleda
2017-04-11 06:09:16 PM mblackstone10 I love it ...MOCKTAILS WITH MOMS
2017-04-11 06:09:26 PM courtneyr2009 amber- you will do amazing
2017-04-11 06:09:26 PM cindymay We host a Mother's Day Brunch Pat
2017-04-11 06:09:26 PM lanaf enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:09:30 PM melodyh we do feild trips once a month
2017-04-11 06:09:31 PM aleda we have in evening then tea in the day
2017-04-11 06:09:33 PM alennon We took six chairs and two walkers out to lunch today. It was so much fun.
2017-04-11 06:09:38 PM abigail how is a tea party?, sorry is my firts year
2017-04-11 06:09:38 PM 972940 We have a ladies tea every week. Does anyone have any ideas of what we could do for mothers day in our facility?
2017-04-11 06:09:40 PM jeant I love Mocktails with Moms too!
2017-04-11 06:09:40 PM cindymay We gon on 2 outings every month
2017-04-11 06:09:50 PM courtneyr2009 Outings are very important alennon
2017-04-11 06:09:50 PM darleensunter We don't have alot for family participation, so any ideas on how to get stuff donated?
2017-04-11 06:09:56 PM asjodin I wish we could do outings! Even just for a joy ride
2017-04-11 06:10:00 PM amberparker Muffins for Mom's. When I was still teaching Kindergarten that is what we did
2017-04-11 06:10:00 PM alennon WE try and have one outing every week
2017-04-11 06:10:01 PM asjodin I'm working on it!
2017-04-11 06:10:02 PM aleda tea party dif tables with yummy sandwhiches and treats and dif teas
2017-04-11 06:10:06 PM mblackstone10 reach out to churches, churches love helping
2017-04-11 06:10:06 PM tajk333 vendors associated with the facility will donate
2017-04-11 06:10:07 PM gailh I have 4 floors so 8 outingss per month
2017-04-11 06:10:08 PM courtneyr2009 dareleen- to you have a news letter
2017-04-11 06:10:11 PM aleda usually have entertainment
2017-04-11 06:10:11 PM alexandrac fashion show? Some charity organizations put them on.
2017-04-11 06:10:13 PM courtneyr2009 that goes out to families
2017-04-11 06:10:14 PM mblackstone10 get more connected to the community around you
2017-04-11 06:10:16 PM cindymay Last year we did Breakfast with Grandma
2017-04-11 06:10:16 PM patfuller A Tea Party sounds great. I have to relie on other department heads to assist me in the Activity Dept. because this is all new to me.
2017-04-11 06:10:21 PM desiep3805 Our Mother's Day event is a resident and family luncheon, with R.S.V.P but with the number restriction. All the dayrooms will be set up like the main dining room to accomodate the visitors. The theme this year for NNHW is "Spirit of America" but Mother's day will remain pink and white as voted by the residents and family council.
2017-04-11 06:10:21 PM conniew ask local church groups for donations
2017-04-11 06:10:22 PM 972940 To get donations I post request on facebook and usually get a good turn out for donations.
2017-04-11 06:10:24 PM christinadepolo spa day for mother's day , manicures, hand massage, facials, hair and makeup refreshments, tea or infused water with fresh fruit andd cookies
2017-04-11 06:10:34 PM aleda pat pinterest will be your bff
2017-04-11 06:10:35 PM marciatrimiew Fashion show are great..I think I mentioned that last week..We are using a Lady Bug Theme along with bold colorful flowers..Asking Bojangles to donate the tea..area business to donate doorprize gifts
2017-04-11 06:10:37 PM darleensunter Yes we do have a newsletter
2017-04-11 06:10:39 PM alexandrac Depending on budget, Goodwill has a vintage fashion and vintage hat show you can choose.
2017-04-11 06:10:41 PM asjodin wow christina!
2017-04-11 06:10:49 PM lanaf What kind of transportation do you use for out of facility trips?
2017-04-11 06:10:53 PM joanne44 We do a news letter also
2017-04-11 06:10:57 PM 972940 spa day for mothers day sounds good.
2017-04-11 06:10:58 PM kaityk mimosa mocktails with mom
2017-04-11 06:10:59 PM alennon we have a bus
2017-04-11 06:11:02 PM shereedhalvorson We have a Van
2017-04-11 06:11:04 PM alexandrac we have a 14 passenger van
2017-04-11 06:11:05 PM loree18 we have a bus also
2017-04-11 06:11:05 PM aleda check with second hand they may allow borrow if you wash and return
2017-04-11 06:11:05 PM desiep3805 Thats a great idea 972940
2017-04-11 06:11:09 PM courtneyr2009 we have a 15 passager van
2017-04-11 06:11:17 PM cindymay We have to do a newsletter-it's a state regulation
2017-04-11 06:11:18 PM gailh We have a van and a largee van
2017-04-11 06:11:19 PM melodyh left the chat room
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2017-04-11 06:11:25 PM joanne44 we do not have a Van working on trying to get one
2017-04-11 06:11:25 PM 972940 we have a bus but the wheel chairs don't fit on it so we have to bring an employees truck to haul them.
2017-04-11 06:11:26 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:11:26 PM asjodin how did you go about purchasing the transportation van?
2017-04-11 06:11:29 PM aleda we have a van and car
2017-04-11 06:11:32 PM melodyh enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:11:36 PM dominiquesow im stil here trying to read
2017-04-11 06:11:37 PM alennon our bus hold six chairs and eight walkers
2017-04-11 06:11:38 PM melodyh left the chat room
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2017-04-11 06:11:44 PM aleda we are required to take res to and from things so facility bought
2017-04-11 06:11:46 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:11:47 PM dominiquesow and catch up with th chats
2017-04-11 06:11:53 PM dominiquesow wheeew....
2017-04-11 06:11:53 PM melodyh enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:11:53 PM loree18 our bus only holds 2 chairs
2017-04-11 06:11:54 PM asjodin ok
2017-04-11 06:11:54 PM desiep3805 I'm almost sure that Maryland does not have a stste reg that forces us to provide a newsletter
2017-04-11 06:11:58 PM marciatrimiew Dressing up a maniquin with bold color streamers. She is going to have a huge pink bow at the waist...
2017-04-11 06:12:03 PM cindymay I wish we had a bus
2017-04-11 06:12:05 PM alexandrac how does everyone deal with the negative nelly in the bunch? It doesn't bother me but other residents get affected by it....? Ideas?
2017-04-11 06:12:13 PM kathy52 we also have a van
2017-04-11 06:12:17 PM aleda cindy what about paratransit
2017-04-11 06:12:26 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:12:27 PM tajk333 figure out why she is negative...
2017-04-11 06:12:32 PM cindymay We use the local bus company - they bought a special bus just for our facility outings
2017-04-11 06:12:33 PM melodyh enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:12:35 PM asjodin negativity is hard...
2017-04-11 06:12:35 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:12:40 PM kathyhughes I would like to see a regulation that states that you have to have a newsletter
2017-04-11 06:12:42 PM melodyh enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:12:43 PM loree18 ask about her....usually helps
2017-04-11 06:12:45 PM asjodin maybe she/he has always been that way
2017-04-11 06:12:46 PM moniques see what is causing the negativity
2017-04-11 06:12:48 PM alexandrac doesn't want to live in this state, hates the weather,
2017-04-11 06:12:50 PM tajk333 it really is tough, I am currently struggling with that as well
2017-04-11 06:12:51 PM desiep3805 Find out what that person likes and adapt it to distract them from the negativity
2017-04-11 06:12:51 PM conniew give negative nelly a job, have her research ideas to help make things more positive
2017-04-11 06:12:54 PM lanaf We "don't" have a van and I hve to depend on a metro wheel chair van or a ambulance van and they're expensive and dont hold may residents
2017-04-11 06:13:01 PM asjodin good idea connie
2017-04-11 06:13:04 PM deb4321 Who has time for newsletter!!!!
2017-04-11 06:13:10 PM cindymay it's in our regulation book that says we have to put out a newsletter at least quarterly
2017-04-11 06:13:11 PM priscillad alex.....provide something for negative nelly to do that THEY like....i have 3 and thats what ive done for them...IT HAS WORKED
2017-04-11 06:13:13 PM aleda wheconniew great idea negative nelly needs a job
2017-04-11 06:13:14 PM joanne44 Great idea Connie
2017-04-11 06:13:16 PM patfuller Since some of you are talking about transportation, how do you feel about the activty director having to make all of the appointments
2017-04-11 06:13:17 PM jacquelinememenza enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:13:20 PM asjodin I do a newsletter montly and the families love it
2017-04-11 06:13:20 PM ashleyann1902 One of our volunteers does the newsletter
2017-04-11 06:13:21 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:13:24 PM courtneyr2009 alexandrac- I negative person in the group is defintaly a downer.. try and find something they enjoy , talk about it with them and then find common ground. Ask them to help pass somthing out for the activity. Get them invovled
2017-04-11 06:13:26 PM kathyhughes Then Cindy it is a facility policy
2017-04-11 06:13:28 PM melodyh enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:13:29 PM andreapeleg My company requires a newsletter. The template is the same for all the properties.
2017-04-11 06:13:32 PM kathyhughes not a state regulations
2017-04-11 06:13:32 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:13:35 PM asjodin It doesn't have to be really fancy
2017-04-11 06:13:36 PM ellenmfm alexandrac sometimes i just take them aside and give them one on one time.
2017-04-11 06:13:40 PM melodyh enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:14:01 PM desiep3805 The newsletter sounds more like a policy not a regulation. Ijs...
2017-04-11 06:14:06 PM moniques we have a newsletter as well. it would be nice if the family would see the impact we have with the residents
2017-04-11 06:14:09 PM alexandrac I;ve done it, I actually planned a trip around her likes, added programs based on her requests, she didn't attend.......I keep trying though!
2017-04-11 06:14:12 PM cindymay I'll have to check Kathy, I might be mistaken but I think it is in our Michigan Reg book-I'll look
2017-04-11 06:14:12 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:14:16 PM deb4321 I do a monthly calendar and a notice on the doors for events happening
2017-04-11 06:14:17 PM marciatrimiew I did a personalized birthday card with a group of seniors yesterday..everyone did not participate. The majority did. The rest of the people simply looked at the others having fun. Tried to encourage them to participate..difficult
2017-04-11 06:14:20 PM mblackstone10 Our facility does a monthly newsletter
2017-04-11 06:14:23 PM asjodin With our newsletter I send it to our marketing dept who proofs and assists...it's fantastic
2017-04-11 06:14:26 PM kathyhughes Sometimes we confuse policy with regualtions
2017-04-11 06:14:26 PM christinadepolo Newsletter isn't so time consuming if other disciplines get involved, just keep it simple, do it monthy or quarterly
2017-04-11 06:14:26 PM melodyh enter the chat room
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2017-04-11 06:14:33 PM alennon alexandrac- I go to the pysch meetings and talk about the reesidients that act out. If they are disturbing other residents then they will get looked at, like have their meds checked out and then we also have a charting tool for when they act out
2017-04-11 06:14:37 PM priscillad that would be something the company wants....company policy not a state requirement
2017-04-11 06:14:37 PM mblackstone10 Yes, that's an easy thing to do.
2017-04-11 06:14:41 PM melodyh enter the chat room
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2017-04-11 06:14:58 PM tajk333 activityconnection has a newsletter that practically writes itself
2017-04-11 06:15:01 PM melodyh enter the chat room
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2017-04-11 06:15:10 PM 1040417 I wish
2017-04-11 06:15:10 PM tatrbug430 I wish we had regulated resident to acitivty aide ratios. I need two more full time staff and I cant get it across to corporate/ upper managment
2017-04-11 06:15:13 PM alexandrac we are AL but that is a good idea anyway to try
2017-04-11 06:15:13 PM melodyh enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:15:16 PM desiep3805 How is everyone's planning coming for National Nursing Home Week?
2017-04-11 06:15:19 PM gailh Good to now tajk333... I will look into that
2017-04-11 06:15:21 PM ellenmfm tha;s all you can do. it does affect the other members but i remind them we all think differently. im activities director for brain injured adults.
2017-04-11 06:15:22 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:15:24 PM andreapeleg taij I also use the templates for things from activity connection
2017-04-11 06:15:32 PM mblackstone10 Alexandrac- we have all teams meet together to discuss residents who we feel are changing and who may be at risk
2017-04-11 06:15:34 PM loree18 not too much going so far for nursing home week
2017-04-11 06:15:38 PM asjodin cool! I tried to get a subscription to activityconnection today but something was wrong and it kept showing error when I tried
2017-04-11 06:15:40 PM mblackstone10 that way we can all come up with a solution together
2017-04-11 06:15:40 PM kathyhughes It would be like a previous student stated that the state does not allow residents to eat hot dogs there are no regulations...it is a faciity policy
2017-04-11 06:15:41 PM priscillad we use to have newsletters but wasnt cost efficient....
2017-04-11 06:15:42 PM loree18 going to make flower pens for staff
2017-04-11 06:15:43 PM darleensunter I like that idea about doing the monthly calander and giving it to each person
2017-04-11 06:15:48 PM courtneyr2009 moniques- Its hard when families don't see your positive impact on the residents you have. Remember that families are probably really stressed out.. and feeling gulity that the had to get help. Just keep being positive and be there for the resdents
2017-04-11 06:15:52 PM courtneyr2009 residents
2017-04-11 06:15:53 PM kathy52 we already have ours planned out
2017-04-11 06:15:57 PM lidiaal06 thats a great idea flower pens
2017-04-11 06:15:58 PM tajk333 you can email newsletters!
2017-04-11 06:15:58 PM ashleyann1902 NNHW planning is great! Just booked two entertainers (F)
2017-04-11 06:15:58 PM alexandrac Yup, I try to just keep positive and keep changing the subject to keep it moving alng when things get dicey
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2017-04-11 06:16:14 PM alishabranham We have a facebook page that families can follow. Pic of events etc. I just got written permision from all the residents DPOA
2017-04-11 06:16:15 PM desiep3805 Yes, some facilities feel that hot dog are considered a choking hazard
2017-04-11 06:16:15 PM joanne44 I booked an entertainer today also
2017-04-11 06:16:16 PM darleensunter Our falicilty is a brain injury too, very different
2017-04-11 06:16:23 PM melodyh left the chat room
2017-04-11 06:16:23 PM asjodin cool ashley...what kind of entertainment did you book?
2017-04-11 06:16:26 PM jacquelinememenza I agree with the need for regulated ratios, I used to work with developmental disabilities and we had certain staff to client ratios in place....its really hard when you are working with a large group of residents with dementia and they all function at various levels and you cant engage all of them
2017-04-11 06:16:28 PM lanaf I do a mothly calendar and newsletter and send to a place in Florida that does a great job.Compared to some of the others they are very reasonable And that's one thing that does not come out of my budget!! It's an administation.
2017-04-11 06:16:30 PM aleda we are going tohave a potluck and crazy dress up week and give gifts everyday little gifts to everyone and have daily drawings for nicer gifts
2017-04-11 06:16:35 PM courtneyr2009 My faciliy is a Memory Care facility
2017-04-11 06:16:39 PM marciatrimiew flower pens are perfect for this time of year. We keep a small bucket on the table...
2017-04-11 06:16:42 PM jeant I do a monthly calendar and deliver one to each resident, then have a large one made and post it on a hall bulletin board.
2017-04-11 06:16:43 PM melodyh enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:16:49 PM kathyhughes that would be their policy
2017-04-11 06:16:49 PM dominiquesow im still here
2017-04-11 06:16:49 PM kaityk we made flower pens
2017-04-11 06:16:56 PM aleda staff loves to have crazy dress up week because they dont have to wear scrubs
2017-04-11 06:17:00 PM courtneyr2009 flower pens!
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2017-04-11 06:17:04 PM loree18 Yes agree perfect time of year for them
2017-04-11 06:17:04 PM courtneyr2009 AWESOME
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2017-04-11 06:17:13 PM joanne44 flower pens would be a fun project, I am off to the dollar store tomorrow
2017-04-11 06:17:15 PM ellenmfm we don't have many volunteers so its very hard having everyone do some activities at the same time...
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2017-04-11 06:17:20 PM aleda the residents have been making cute little gifts for everyone also
2017-04-11 06:17:21 PM jeant enter the chat room
2017-04-11 06:17:25 PM desiep3805 All of our residents have the activity calendars posted in the rooms on 14 x 20 paper, and there are large ones at 36 x 45
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2017-04-11 06:17:29 PM gailh We have montholy calendars at each bed in the facilty
2017-04-11 06:17:31 PM asjodin one of our activities we have is a calendar review day with the residents before we print the upcoming calendar...that way they can assist in planning also
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2017-04-11 06:17:39 PM mblackstone10 ellenmfm, are you close to any churches or schools?
2017-04-11 06:17:43 PM loree18 we dont have any volunteers on my part of the faciity
2017-04-11 06:17:46 PM tajk333 Any advice on residents in their early 60s with early onset dementia? I do not know how to keep them entertained.
2017-04-11 06:17:47 PM ashleyann1902 Our residents voted on themes...two of them are western day and circus day. I booked a group of cowboy/western type entertainers and a gentleman who does balloons and magic show type entertainment
2017-04-11 06:17:51 PM jacquelinememenza ellenmfm we have the same issue with volunteers
2017-04-11 06:17:54 PM moniques does anyone had
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2017-04-11 06:17:58 PM progers111781 our director got fired a few days ago so we have nothing going on right now its borinnnnng now
2017-04-11 06:17:59 PM desiep3805 Yes asjodin, we discuss activities at the monthly resident council meeting
2017-04-11 06:18:00 PM aleda tajk jobs and assisting
2017-04-11 06:18:02 PM joanne44 We all met today with dietary to go over our summer menu, Residents love being involved in that
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2017-04-11 06:18:12 PM alennon ONe question I can never find an answer for is, What is the regulations for where we are to post Activities Claendars? We have one in each resident room on the bathroom doors and then all over the facility as well.
2017-04-11 06:18:17 PM aleda having the younger one work with you and help
2017-04-11 06:18:20 PM aleda set up
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2017-04-11 06:18:28 PM loree18 Joanne great idea ...we talked about that today with my new director
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2017-04-11 06:18:39 PM ellenmfm yes but its just hard getting the community involved. its strange. but when we do get volunteers theyre amazed that we are here and what we do.
2017-04-11 06:18:40 PM joanne44 wonderful to have their imput
2017-04-11 06:18:45 PM alexandrac We just had an administrator change over too. We are all very happy!
2017-04-11 06:18:45 PM lanaf I'm in Pennsylania and we "have" to have amonthly alendar posted in each residents room. And a copy of the residents rights.
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2017-04-11 06:18:51 PM kathyhughes alennon it would state it in your state regulations
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2017-04-11 06:18:56 PM asjodin we do as well at resident council but some don't speak up because we are covering a lot of concerns during council I decided to make a half hr group to go over calendar
2017-04-11 06:19:01 PM desiep3805 We have a resident food committee that meet right after the resident council meeting
2017-04-11 06:19:02 PM asjodin they seem to like it
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2017-04-11 06:19:04 PM teyonahills our director was fired to a few days ago progers111781
2017-04-11 06:19:07 PM aleda ellen how about using facebook to look for volunteers or check highschiools
2017-04-11 06:19:09 PM moniques does anyone have a challenge with 1:1 visits? I have 40 residents on my units 8 of the 40 dont come to participate.I am in charge to see these resident 3 times in 5 days . any suggestions
2017-04-11 06:19:10 PM andreapeleg alen our state surveyers look for one calendar per bed in each room.
2017-04-11 06:19:15 PM dominiquesow kathy?
2017-04-11 06:19:16 PM kathyhughes NY state says that you have to have an accessible calendar for all the residents
2017-04-11 06:19:38 PM courtneyr2009 Tajk33- Find out what their interest are. Find something you have common ground on. I think it would be a good idea to find out what their favorite music is and listen it with them
2017-04-11 06:19:40 PM aleda I have assigned 1 to 1 per shifts so they can be done
2017-04-11 06:19:44 PM kathyhughes Yes Dominque
2017-04-11 06:19:45 PM mblackstone10 moniques- yes we do have that issue with visits, but we utilize our volunteers and have a book where we keep track of volunteer visits
2017-04-11 06:19:57 PM asjodin I am going to start assigning 1:1's also
2017-04-11 06:20:05 PM courtneyr2009 Has anyone seen the documatary :" Alive Inside" ?
2017-04-11 06:20:08 PM moniques you trained the volunteers?
2017-04-11 06:20:08 PM desiep3805 The residents made a rule that no personal issues or concerns are voiced in the resident council meeting. The personal concerns are to be reported immediately upon happening to admin staff
2017-04-11 06:20:15 PM asjodin now what is it about courtney
2017-04-11 06:20:15 PM courtneyr2009 sorry my spelling is off.. typing too fast

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