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2017-04-18 06:07:22 PM asjodin maryjane did you try to look up calendars online from other facilities?
2017-04-18 06:07:22 PM desiep3805 Hello Tacarra0
2017-04-18 06:07:23 PM aleda maryjane go to sites of specific places for each facility and download theirs
2017-04-18 06:07:27 PM melodyh anyone feel free to email me!!! any help is greatly appreciated
2017-04-18 06:07:28 PM maryjane1 cindys where?
2017-04-18 06:07:29 PM asjodin Most have their calendars posted
2017-04-18 06:07:30 PM cindys look up other properties...like Brookdale
2017-04-18 06:07:31 PM progers111781 WHERE CINDY
2017-04-18 06:07:38 PM aleda you can also email places and ask them to email you
2017-04-18 06:07:39 PM christinadepolo yes , the facility I work at is 175 beds
2017-04-18 06:07:46 PM susankent I am mepap1-030717
2017-04-18 06:07:52 PM progers111781 IT SUCKS CAUSE SHE MESSED UP THE BUDGET I HAVE NOTHING THIS MONTH
2017-04-18 06:07:52 PM marilumolina left the chat room
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2017-04-18 06:07:59 PM gmhalpin enter the chat room
2017-04-18 06:08:00 PM mblackstone10 jeez
2017-04-18 06:08:02 PM tacarra0 I WORK IN A 116 BED FACILITY
2017-04-18 06:08:03 PM andreapeleg shawn....where are you?
2017-04-18 06:08:06 PM mblackstone10 are you non profit?
2017-04-18 06:08:06 PM tajk333 what a nightmare
2017-04-18 06:08:09 PM mblackstone10 A lot of people will donate
2017-04-18 06:08:10 PM aleda I was able to get 2 places toe mail me their calendars and even interview on the phone to ask questions
2017-04-18 06:08:21 PM jrothermel85 Midterm for Mepap1030717 is due next week i believe for Week 8
2017-04-18 06:08:23 PM asjodin does anyone else have a Family Council?
2017-04-18 06:08:24 PM aleda i am nonprofit
2017-04-18 06:08:27 PM priscillad enter the chat room
2017-04-18 06:08:29 PM courtneyzary Or you can call and stop by for a short visit to pick up a calendar
2017-04-18 06:08:30 PM desiep3805 i work in a 225 bed facility
2017-04-18 06:08:31 PM ericasouter I have to start emailing places for calendars!
2017-04-18 06:08:32 PM joanne44 People are great when you ask them for help
2017-04-18 06:08:34 PM mblackstone10 Wehave a family council
2017-04-18 06:08:35 PM courtneyr2009 we have a resident council
2017-04-18 06:08:39 PM aleda we just have resident council but family help
2017-04-18 06:08:39 PM mblackstone10 ours is coming up in May
2017-04-18 06:08:40 PM christinadepolo age range 25 -99 all scattered about on all units, difficult due to transporting
2017-04-18 06:08:40 PM heatherlynnn4 we have resident coucil
2017-04-18 06:08:40 PM raninjnj anyone here from 010317
2017-04-18 06:08:41 PM gailh Our facility is a 200 bed facility and a for profit
2017-04-18 06:08:41 PM alennon we have bunch of residents sick this week, I hope the Flu isn't coming around again!
2017-04-18 06:08:43 PM maryjane1 ok so does anybody work in the merrimack valley area in Ma?
2017-04-18 06:08:43 PM cindys no family council
2017-04-18 06:08:45 PM shereedhalvorson yes we are having family council meeting May 15
2017-04-18 06:08:46 PM mwaller17 Have different department heads come in once a month and make some type of treat or dip etc. then they can do some type of memory game with the different ingredients used.
2017-04-18 06:08:49 PM desiep3805 Yes we have a family and a resident council
2017-04-18 06:08:49 PM michaelm we do care pla meeting every 3 months and have familys attend in person or over the phone
2017-04-18 06:08:55 PM 1040417 try to sale some cookie or chips
2017-04-18 06:08:55 PM jrothermel85 we have resident council and food committee
2017-04-18 06:09:02 PM asjodin You can ask families at Family Council---it is run by families at our facility. Just present it to them
2017-04-18 06:09:02 PM lanaf The ladies love "High Tea". I put lacey tablecloths on the tables, with a small vase of big flowers on the tables. We make them tiny little sandwiches and small cups of soup. Everything is so dainty and we play classical music in the background. It's like going back in time.
2017-04-18 06:09:04 PM progers111781 WE HAVE MEMORY CARE SUPPORT GROUPS
2017-04-18 06:09:05 PM aleda we had rthe worst outbreak of flu in december never seen anything like it before
2017-04-18 06:09:05 PM priscillad mepap1040417?
2017-04-18 06:09:08 PM nbeall left the chat room
2017-04-18 06:09:09 PM courtneyr2009 we have a dining council too
2017-04-18 06:09:10 PM nbeall enter the chat room
2017-04-18 06:09:10 PM mwaller17 My facility is a brand new facily with rehab
2017-04-18 06:09:14 PM nestorb courtney, does you department run resident council? Social Services runs that group.
2017-04-18 06:09:16 PM ericasouter I am 040417
2017-04-18 06:09:19 PM sherralcawthon It is VERY hard to coordinate!
2017-04-18 06:09:19 PM courtneyr2009 i am priscilad
2017-04-18 06:09:23 PM nbeall left the chat room
2017-04-18 06:09:23 PM asjodin COOL! progers! who runs the memory care support groups?
2017-04-18 06:09:25 PM joanne44 We have resident council also
2017-04-18 06:09:26 PM tacarra0 YES FAMILY COUNCIL ALWAYS GOOD WE HAVE IT ONCE A MONTH THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
2017-04-18 06:09:29 PM kbertocci left the chat room
2017-04-18 06:09:30 PM ashleyann1902 I'm also 040417
2017-04-18 06:09:32 PM raninjnj Thanks heather for creme float idea i will do that next month for our luau party
2017-04-18 06:09:36 PM progers111781 MEMORY CARE DIRECTOR
2017-04-18 06:09:38 PM susankent we have family council but social services handles that meeting
2017-04-18 06:09:39 PM nestorb I just learned that Activities typically run it
2017-04-18 06:09:40 PM nbeall enter the chat room
2017-04-18 06:09:41 PM desiep3805 Tacarra0 are u from MEPAP1 020717?
2017-04-18 06:09:46 PM nbeall left the chat room
2017-04-18 06:09:47 PM priscillad ok. want to make sure im in the right chat...hi all
2017-04-18 06:09:52 PM asjodin hmmm....i am going to make note of that progers!
2017-04-18 06:09:53 PM nbeall enter the chat room
2017-04-18 06:09:57 PM tacarra0 DESIEP YES
2017-04-18 06:10:04 PM sherralcawthon I'm super jealous of the betty v=crocker club!! I have requested to get a small kitchen set up to start something like that
2017-04-18 06:10:09 PM mhampton I have resident council tomorrow im nervous lol
2017-04-18 06:10:09 PM ericasouter Hi priscillad!
2017-04-18 06:10:12 PM criseldasaenz enter the chat room
2017-04-18 06:10:14 PM christinadepolo started a men's club working on models, wood crafts/painting, discuss sports,etc., chess club as well
2017-04-18 06:10:16 PM lanaf The theme of this year's Nursing home week is "spirit of
2017-04-18 06:10:16 PM nbeall Chat April 18thby Kathy Hughes, ADC - Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 03:21 PM Please note: I have been sick for two days and am unable to do the chat tonight, Tuesday April 18. Please use this time to do your Final Communication Practicum Assignment #3. You can talk about upcoming events that you are planning. You have to chat for 1 hour and I will be able to review the chat later this week.ThanksKathy
2017-04-18 06:10:18 PM cindymay I cdan't get families involved in the family council
2017-04-18 06:10:30 PM marilumolina okay class mates of 020717 we need to set the chat to discuss our upcoming events ... Right now im focusing on mother's day but before that is National Nursin home week. any ideas ??
2017-04-18 06:10:31 PM mhampton Yeah its hard to get the guys involved
2017-04-18 06:10:33 PM aleda resident council works best if you have an officers pre meeting ahead to discuss agenda
2017-04-18 06:10:35 PM heatherlynnn4 i had resident coucil today with state in the building, talk about nerve-racking
2017-04-18 06:10:41 PM 972940 I love the orange pop Faygo float idea and pull string pinata. I am going to do those for mothers day. Fill the pinata with fun mothers stuff.
2017-04-18 06:10:47 PM sherralcawthon We also have a LOT of younger guys at our facility. So I set up a Poker Night once a month, and am trying to set up a "Grilling Club" for the summer months so they can grill food for everyone
2017-04-18 06:10:58 PM asjodin We have a memorial service for residents that have passed next month
2017-04-18 06:11:03 PM christinadepolo dont worry, discuss any concerns or suggestions they have for each dept.
2017-04-18 06:11:05 PM melodyh the assited living side had te resident cousil today
2017-04-18 06:11:05 PM courtneyr2009 I want to start a walking club
2017-04-18 06:11:07 PM joanne44 My young men want to do a pocker night also
2017-04-18 06:11:11 PM aprilgfoster We know state is in our area and the whole facility is on high alert!
2017-04-18 06:11:13 PM criseldasaenz Hi, everyone!
2017-04-18 06:11:14 PM desiep3805 TacarraO. Did u see that Kathy will not be on the live chat due 2 illness and would like us to chat about upcming facility events
2017-04-18 06:11:18 PM ericasouter We have a walking club
2017-04-18 06:11:19 PM aleda we are going to have a mothers day tea in the afternoon and then after dinner we are doing mocktails with mom
2017-04-18 06:11:20 PM shawnh I am at The Village at Rockville in Maryland...as is mblackstone10
2017-04-18 06:11:26 PM gmhalpin we have resident council and I'm there just to take notes - residents are very strict about voting on who can attend.
2017-04-18 06:11:27 PM tacarra0 KATHY HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON
2017-04-18 06:11:27 PM mwaller17 Any ideas for Field Trip type events for residents?
2017-04-18 06:11:28 PM cindys We're doing a tea for Mother's Day and asking everyone to bring baby pictures..then we're going to have a cutest baby contest.
2017-04-18 06:11:34 PM progers111781 WE ARE HAVING FIESTA IN SAN ANTONIO WE HAVE A HUGE PARTY COMING UP ON THURSDAY
2017-04-18 06:11:36 PM lanaf The theme of this year's Nursing Home week, is Spirit of America. so, I invited our State representative to come and do a flag dedication on Monday of that week. We have our Mother's day high tea on
2017-04-18 06:11:39 PM courtneyr2009 I do at my job.. not at my practicum though
2017-04-18 06:11:40 PM asjodin we are planning a ceremony run by activities we talk about each resident and then present them with flowers its great and emotional
2017-04-18 06:11:40 PM priscillad @heatherly...i experienced that a couple of weeks ago...1st time ever happening resident council with state surveyors
2017-04-18 06:11:44 PM courtneyzary We are starting a garden club next month. Im so excited to get outside with the guest!
2017-04-18 06:11:47 PM 972940 Can anyone send me a private message telling me if there is somewhere I can look to see if I have rec'd the points for my assignements?
2017-04-18 06:11:58 PM tacarra0 I HAVE A MOVIE TRIP COMING UP FOR OUR RESIDENTS
2017-04-18 06:11:59 PM joanne44 Working on a garden club myself right now
2017-04-18 06:12:02 PM asjodin Who is helping with the gardening club courtney?
2017-04-18 06:12:04 PM michaelm next month we start our wheel chair walk group and have independent residents voliunteer to wheel residents around the campus when the weather permits
2017-04-18 06:12:12 PM aleda we just did one saturday we decorate the easter eggs for the community easter egg hunt so saturday we took the residents to watch the hunt then next month the guys get to go to the fishing derby
2017-04-18 06:12:19 PM joanne44 We are doing a movie and popcorn night thursday night and the residents are so excited
2017-04-18 06:12:21 PM tacarra0 GARDENING CLUB SOUNDS GOOD \
2017-04-18 06:12:21 PM susankent very hard to do. 4:30 or 5:00pm is when we have it as most of our resident family members work. we also offer refreshments but we still don't get a great response
2017-04-18 06:12:27 PM aprilgfoster We are doing a Susan shine mothers day garden party. with wild flower planting out on our patio, with sweet treats and fruit enfused water
2017-04-18 06:12:27 PM marilumolina lanaf you used one theme for the whole week?
2017-04-18 06:12:27 PM 1040417 sorry to leave but got to go lol good night
2017-04-18 06:12:30 PM gailh I am going to have the resideents go to free concerts!
2017-04-18 06:12:34 PM christinadepolo I submitt the minutes to the administrator and disciplines involved regarding resident concerns. All issues need to be addressed and put in writing
2017-04-18 06:12:35 PM ericasouter I want to start a walker dance where it is coreographed!
2017-04-18 06:12:35 PM andreapeleg There is a tab called grades click on it
2017-04-18 06:12:37 PM gmhalpin I would love to start a garden club - any suggestions? we have a lower functional demographic
2017-04-18 06:12:37 PM melodyh We have a nice garden. i enjoy it planting with them
2017-04-18 06:12:38 PM asjodin We are thinking of developing a Walk and Roll program outside! Involve staff / residents
2017-04-18 06:12:40 PM progers111781 WE ALREADY STARTED THAT AND WE HAVE LITLE MINI TOMATOES
2017-04-18 06:12:46 PM michaelm for easter we had our residents " grow their own eatser baskets" which is just planted wheat seeds in smaller baskets
2017-04-18 06:12:51 PM 1040417 left the chat room
2017-04-18 06:12:58 PM andreapeleg joanne what movie? i'm showing La La Land next week
2017-04-18 06:13:04 PM heatherlynnn4 i cant wait to start our garden back up this year
2017-04-18 06:13:07 PM sherralcawthon We have a resident council. The director before me (who left my second day with no training!) wasn't doing it on a regular basis
2017-04-18 06:13:08 PM nestorb mwaller, we go to many places, the movies, park and barbeque, museum, dinkin donuts, library, breakfast at ihip or lunch at apple bee's
2017-04-18 06:13:10 PM asjodin Is La La Land a good movie?
2017-04-18 06:13:16 PM mblackstone10 nbeall how is everyones assignment 3 coming?
2017-04-18 06:13:18 PM progers111781 FOR EASTER WE HAD AND EASTER EGG HUNT WITH OVER 200 ELEMENTRY KIDS IT WAS CUTE AND CRAZY
2017-04-18 06:13:20 PM aleda start inside then bringthe plants outside even with lower functioning res they enjoy spending time remiscing and outdoors
2017-04-18 06:13:27 PM christinadepolo what week are you in, I'm in week 3, just started week 4 assignments
2017-04-18 06:13:28 PM cindys my resident liked La La Land
2017-04-18 06:13:30 PM heatherlynnn4 we have 1 resident who goes around the facility and waters all our plants and she cant wait to go outside and water the garden either
2017-04-18 06:13:30 PM desiep3805 I have a carnival 2morrow. We will have corn dogs, therapeutic games, cotton candy, and popcorn
2017-04-18 06:13:30 PM joanne44 we are starting an exercise class
2017-04-18 06:13:34 PM ericasouter I am trying to work on the plan of correction!
2017-04-18 06:13:36 PM gmhalpin thanks aleda
2017-04-18 06:13:38 PM courtneyr2009 has anyone got their state regulations yet
2017-04-18 06:13:39 PM courtneyzary Therapy is getting involved with our garden club and all of our residents are encouraged to help.
2017-04-18 06:13:45 PM tacarra0 FOR EASTER WE DID A EASTER EGG HUNT FOR THE RESIDNTS WITH THE THE HELP OF THE EMPLOYEES
2017-04-18 06:13:48 PM cindys me too erica..hard for me!
2017-04-18 06:13:49 PM abigail enter the chat room
2017-04-18 06:13:50 PM mblackstone10 How is everyones assignment 3 coming
2017-04-18 06:13:52 PM cindymay not me
2017-04-18 06:13:52 PM mhampton IIve kinda jumped around honestly just getting each peace done as i can
2017-04-18 06:13:56 PM tacarra0 NOT YET
2017-04-18 06:13:57 PM aleda how many exercises do you guys have daily
2017-04-18 06:13:59 PM asjodin WOW courtney! having therapy involved is a great idea
2017-04-18 06:14:04 PM abigail hi everybody
2017-04-18 06:14:07 PM marilumolina its crazy but resident love to see the little ones
2017-04-18 06:14:09 PM ericasouter I know Cindy I think I am overthinking it lol
2017-04-18 06:14:11 PM courtneyr2009 aleda, one in the moring and afternoon
2017-04-18 06:14:13 PM courtneyr2009 daily
2017-04-18 06:14:14 PM progers111781 YES THEY DO
2017-04-18 06:14:15 PM melodyh we do 2 sets of exercise
2017-04-18 06:14:17 PM mwaller17 how long are the chats
2017-04-18 06:14:22 PM heatherlynnn4 therapy usually takes people from our groups its good to see some places where they work tgether
2017-04-18 06:14:22 PM tajk333 an hour
2017-04-18 06:14:23 PM courtneyr2009 1 hour
2017-04-18 06:14:23 PM courtneyzary For easter we did a easter egg hunt last year and this year we did a easter parade.
2017-04-18 06:14:24 PM criseldasaenz I am also starting a garden club next month. I am excited!!
2017-04-18 06:14:25 PM tacarra0 I ONLY HAVE A MORNING EXERCISE WHICH STARTS AT 10AM DAILY
2017-04-18 06:14:26 PM cindys I have one exercise class everyday...and two on three days
2017-04-18 06:14:27 PM shereedhalvorson 1 hour chats
2017-04-18 06:14:27 PM andreapeleg La La Land is a musical and won lots of awards. I'm looking forward to seeing it. it comes out on DVD next Tuesday
2017-04-18 06:14:32 PM marilumolina What your plans or ideas for fathers day?
2017-04-18 06:14:34 PM asjodin We do 2 exercise groups daily and then we have a maintenance nursing program for daily exercises outside of activities and therapies
2017-04-18 06:14:35 PM sherralcawthon progers111781 you could hold a fundraiser? Ask department heads to donate and bring in items for it, then sell the items, with all profit going into your budget. I did Frito Pie last month
2017-04-18 06:14:38 PM bbradshaw jrothermel85 Do any of y'all have a problem with tharapy taking your residents out of activities
2017-04-18 06:14:39 PM melodyh i started dance therapy they love it!
2017-04-18 06:14:40 PM aleda my favorite time of year is garden time
2017-04-18 06:14:41 PM joanne44 We are doing 15 minutes a day to get there arms and upper body moving
2017-04-18 06:14:46 PM asjodin I haven't thought of Father's day yet
2017-04-18 06:14:46 PM maryjane1 is anyone in 030717 behind in their weekly work?
2017-04-18 06:14:51 PM cindymay I'm super concerned about how I'm going to do all of this work
2017-04-18 06:14:58 PM tajk333 dance therapy seems like it would be fun!
2017-04-18 06:14:58 PM bbradshaw jrothermel85 yes Maryjane
2017-04-18 06:14:59 PM ericasouter I love doing chair dancing!
2017-04-18 06:15:01 PM jrothermel85 bbradshaw: yes i do
2017-04-18 06:15:02 PM susankent if you need a good Sunday Matinee, The Book Of Daniel is a great Biblical movie, runs about 1 1/2 hours. got it at Walmart for like $4.00
2017-04-18 06:15:05 PM michaelm for fathers day we are taking the men to go fishing and having a little picnick on the marina
2017-04-18 06:15:05 PM raninjnj Resident council for us too
2017-04-18 06:15:06 PM cindys Father's Day, we have a BBQ and serve beer
2017-04-18 06:15:07 PM mhampton I'm stressed out yall!
2017-04-18 06:15:07 PM shawnh Our family council is run by the family representatives, but they usually invite mangers or directors from each department
2017-04-18 06:15:07 PM 972940 Aleda I called our corp office and my contact person told me we are supossed to have at least one movement activity a day
2017-04-18 06:15:08 PM progers111781 WHAT CLASS ARE U IN CINDYMAY
2017-04-18 06:15:08 PM courtneyr2009 cindymay - one day at a time
2017-04-18 06:15:08 PM sherralcawthon Just make sure that you advertise to staff and residents so that they know to bring cash with them. lol. I made that mistake...
2017-04-18 06:15:08 PM desiep3805 For Easter Monday we had a crazy hat fashion show, easter egg hunt and penny jar guesing games. Oh yes, and sugar free bags of candy
2017-04-18 06:15:09 PM aleda we did moving in your seat and dancing the day away the res loved it we added chair soccer and it was fun
2017-04-18 06:15:09 PM alennon we just planted more in our garden this week
2017-04-18 06:15:13 PM tacarra0 FATHERS DAY USUAL WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER GROUP THAT COMES OUT AND HAVE A PROGRAM
2017-04-18 06:15:21 PM priscillad yall serve actual BEER?
2017-04-18 06:15:23 PM joanne44 aleda good idea
2017-04-18 06:15:24 PM asjodin Chair soccer! Awesome idea
2017-04-18 06:15:29 PM melodyh We had a hand jive class today. It was a big hit
2017-04-18 06:15:30 PM cindymay 040417
2017-04-18 06:15:32 PM andreapeleg I have 30 min exercise class 6 days a week. And twice a month in the afternoon a Tai Chi instructor comes in
2017-04-18 06:15:33 PM joanne44 chair soccer cool
2017-04-18 06:15:38 PM cindys yes! but we have non-alcoholic too
2017-04-18 06:15:39 PM aleda we had teams and they did it in hall it was fun
2017-04-18 06:15:39 PM courtneyr2009 cndymay- me too
2017-04-18 06:15:42 PM tacarra0 YEA I LIKE THE IDEA OF CHAIR SOCCER
2017-04-18 06:15:42 PM desiep3805 Hand jive sounds great
2017-04-18 06:15:45 PM ericasouter We have happy hour for our residents and we serve wine and for st pattys day we served green beer!
2017-04-18 06:15:47 PM priscillad we can only serve the douley's....wow
2017-04-18 06:15:48 PM progers111781 YOU CAN DO IT TRUST ME
2017-04-18 06:15:49 PM mwaller17 If the dr will write orders for each resident to have beer you can have beer
2017-04-18 06:15:49 PM nestorb For those concerned about getting the work done, will your administrator allow you to take time during your workday to work on your assignments?
2017-04-18 06:15:58 PM progers111781 I THOUGHT THE SAME THING
2017-04-18 06:15:59 PM aprilgfoster Im very excited about father day celebration this week b/c we are having a Car show in our parking lot
2017-04-18 06:16:02 PM christinadepolo In the previous facility I worked at the Social svc dept conducted the resident council mtg, presently at the facility Im at now I do it, bc it is responsibility of activities, got easier as time went on
2017-04-18 06:16:12 PM cindys Cool April!
2017-04-18 06:16:12 PM mblackstone10 No, ours will not let us take time. We are down too many people
2017-04-18 06:16:15 PM nestorb Most facilities will support that
2017-04-18 06:16:20 PM priscillad great idea for some...lol...wish my peeps could, theyd be a whole lot more managable..hehe
2017-04-18 06:16:21 PM heatherlynnn4 I have my own office and i work on my homework when i have free time
2017-04-18 06:16:25 PM sherralcawthon I have run into the issue of therapy taking the residents out of activities... I talked to the head of the department, and now most of her staff is on board with turning my activities into their te=herapy
2017-04-18 06:16:25 PM nestorb mblack, i understand
2017-04-18 06:16:26 PM courtneyzary I'm behind on the midterm practicum. the due date is coming up quick. I thought I would be able to get more done through work, but not really.
2017-04-18 06:16:28 PM bbradshaw jrothermel85 I have to do the council meetings too
2017-04-18 06:16:29 PM aleda i just was given time off every tursday to work on assignments because i also have a senior this year and lots of tasks that have to be done with him
2017-04-18 06:16:31 PM criseldasaenz I LOVE MY JOB!!
2017-04-18 06:16:32 PM progers111781 YES AT FIRST BUT WITH MY NEW POSITION I HAVE NO TIME
2017-04-18 06:16:36 PM asjodin I am lucky to be able to take 8 hours per week for my class work!
2017-04-18 06:16:41 PM shawnh Thank you for the update from Kathy
2017-04-18 06:16:42 PM desiep3805 In my facility I take the minutes for resident council and the social work department handles the family council
2017-04-18 06:16:44 PM asjodin from my work day that is
2017-04-18 06:16:48 PM mhampton Theres so much to this position i had no idea but i love the residents Resident Council will be fine my job is just in so much transition
2017-04-18 06:16:54 PM susankent you have free time, wow
2017-04-18 06:17:01 PM christinadepolo I have my next scheduled mtg next week, also a QA meeting as well,
2017-04-18 06:17:04 PM tacarra0 IM PLANNING AN ALL WOMEN RETREAT FOR ALL THE WOMEN RESIDENTS.
2017-04-18 06:17:04 PM marilumolina April that awesome!!
2017-04-18 06:17:06 PM heatherlynnn4 beause there is 4 of us in my dept
2017-04-18 06:17:13 PM cindys mhampton....hang in there...it gets easier!
2017-04-18 06:17:14 PM sherralcawthon I had NO IDEA how much went into this position!!!
2017-04-18 06:17:17 PM courtneyzary What's free time? never heard of it.
2017-04-18 06:17:22 PM desiep3805 What is free time?
2017-04-18 06:17:27 PM shawnh I just saw some Men's Club ideas...we need more of those.
2017-04-18 06:17:28 PM progers111781 IKR SHERRAL
2017-04-18 06:17:32 PM courtneyr2009 WE CAN ALL DO THIS
2017-04-18 06:17:34 PM abigail free time????
2017-04-18 06:17:34 PM gmhalpin mhampton - I'm with you - I had not idea how much work is involved in this position!! Assessments, MDS, etc make me nervous!!
2017-04-18 06:17:34 PM cindymay on top of working full time and my family, out of the 8 people in my office, 3 are in school as well, one is on FMLA and one just put in his notice! So I'm stressing
2017-04-18 06:17:35 PM aleda it is a lot being an ad because so much falls into your lap
2017-04-18 06:17:36 PM mhampton Yeah i just did QA i have an activites work on the SNF so she presented activities and i did SW shes a God send
2017-04-18 06:17:37 PM courtneyr2009 one day at a time
2017-04-18 06:17:39 PM melodyh nO FREE TIME HERE
2017-04-18 06:17:41 PM tacarra0 EXACTLY FREE TIME I DONT KNOW WHAT THAT IS LOL
2017-04-18 06:17:43 PM michaelm getting men involved has been one of our biggest problems
2017-04-18 06:17:56 PM christinadepolo Youll do it with no problem, just a lot of transitions for you, including this course and the stress getting assignments done
2017-04-18 06:17:57 PM alennon I've bee doing resident council for almost a year
2017-04-18 06:17:58 PM ericasouter We have a mens group!
2017-04-18 06:17:59 PM raninjnj MHamton is this your first resident council
2017-04-18 06:18:01 PM joanne44 We can all do this just take one step at a time, I try to do one thing a night or morning
2017-04-18 06:18:01 PM asjodin Busy day=time flying!
2017-04-18 06:18:02 PM shawnh We had a "man cave", but it kind of fizzled. Trying to get it going again...and need more activities that the men will like.
2017-04-18 06:18:02 PM desiep3805 Getting men involved is everyone's challenge
2017-04-18 06:18:03 PM mwaller17 any good ideas for mens groups?
2017-04-18 06:18:03 PM progers111781 I DO MOST MY WORK AT MIDNIGHT AFTER THE KIDS ARE SLEEP
2017-04-18 06:18:03 PM aleda cindy i know the feeling i have one staff that is going soon as well
2017-04-18 06:18:04 PM maryjane1 I feel like my whole life is this job
2017-04-18 06:18:04 PM cindys We have the men make pizzas..they liked it
2017-04-18 06:18:06 PM jrothermel85 Everyone make or by pinatas. My residents love them. And ask me to make them every month. Good stress reliever
2017-04-18 06:18:06 PM michaelm we do bowling, darts, shooting hoops
2017-04-18 06:18:06 PM tacarra0 ALOT OF MEN AT MY FACILTY DOESNT LIKE TO PARTICAPATE
2017-04-18 06:18:08 PM gailh I spend my free time volunteering at an animal shelter
2017-04-18 06:18:10 PM courtneyr2009 michaelm - I find asking my male residents for help works well
2017-04-18 06:18:11 PM sherralcawthon And we are such a small facility in the middle of so much turn around (census was 80 this am) that there is no room in the budget for me to have an assistant
2017-04-18 06:18:27 PM asjodin How about volunteers/
2017-04-18 06:18:27 PM heatherlynnn4 we have a rockology group one of the guys that works in activities has a rock collectio and the residents both sex love it
2017-04-18 06:18:30 PM aleda gailh i do rescue as well but lately its been few in between sadly
2017-04-18 06:18:30 PM mblackstone10 I think starting male activities slowly and then picking them up works well
2017-04-18 06:18:33 PM ericasouter I want to start doing games like wheel of fortune and plinko!
2017-04-18 06:18:33 PM michaelm i work in a SNF so theres not much they can hekp with
2017-04-18 06:18:34 PM mhampton Yes i was thrusted into this was no experience so its a little intimidating
2017-04-18 06:18:42 PM aleda i only have 2 males
2017-04-18 06:18:44 PM marilumolina Im tjhinking on havivg a baseball caps on with dad
2017-04-18 06:18:45 PM cindys We only get about five men that participate regularly...
2017-04-18 06:18:51 PM gailh I make time for it aleda... for my sanity
2017-04-18 06:18:54 PM progers111781 ERICA THAT A BIG HIT OFF THE WII
2017-04-18 06:18:55 PM melodyh ME TOO MHAMPTON
2017-04-18 06:18:57 PM susankent men just don't want to make a decision to do anything but if you say hey come on and try this I think it's some thing you might like. sometimes they take the bair
2017-04-18 06:18:58 PM courtneyr2009 Has anyone had an aggressive resident before
2017-04-18 06:19:00 PM asjodin Talk to the DON about light duty nursing staff maybe they can assist you
2017-04-18 06:19:02 PM abigail we have only a few dads
2017-04-18 06:19:03 PM courtneyr2009 and how did you handle it
2017-04-18 06:19:06 PM michaelm ours enjoy any socials that involve sweets or foods
2017-04-18 06:19:09 PM aleda mhampton you can email me if you want to ask anything later lt2@forkshospital.org
2017-04-18 06:19:10 PM andreapeleg My men's club likes speakers expecially dealing with veterans. Most of my men are WWII vets
2017-04-18 06:19:14 PM progers111781 ALL THE TIME COURTNEY
2017-04-18 06:19:15 PM melodyh I HAVE AN AGGRESSIVE ONE NOW

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