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2017-04-18 06:19:15 PM desiep3805 mhampton that 's what's so great about this chat. Everyone has good advice and great ideas. Just ask
2017-04-18 06:19:17 PM christinadepolo tacarra0......men always give us a difficult time attending, I found small grps work well with them games, movies
2017-04-18 06:19:18 PM courtneyzary Any idea of how to make morning activities more successful?
2017-04-18 06:19:24 PM bbradshaw maryjane1 yes I just had one last week
2017-04-18 06:19:26 PM michaelm agressive residents wiill always be around
2017-04-18 06:19:27 PM aleda jobs work well with men
2017-04-18 06:19:33 PM ericasouter Thats true I forgot its on the wii so is bowling
2017-04-18 06:19:34 PM courtneyr2009 michalem
2017-04-18 06:19:37 PM asjodin What type of morning activities do you offer?
2017-04-18 06:19:38 PM progers111781 MAIN THING IS TO WALK AWAY AND TRY AGAIN OR SEND SOMEONE ELSE IN
2017-04-18 06:19:42 PM cindys card games too for men
2017-04-18 06:19:43 PM courtneyr2009 right.. how do you handle it
2017-04-18 06:19:49 PM shawnh mblackstone10...our people would love Wheel of Fortune (especially Doris)...great idea!
2017-04-18 06:19:57 PM courtneyr2009 the situation
2017-04-18 06:19:57 PM heatherlynnn4 we have one but she loves her men and wont let anyone clip her nails excet the men
2017-04-18 06:19:57 PM criseldasaenz I am excited to start week 7.. I sometimes run out of ideas for men's activities.. any suggestions?
2017-04-18 06:19:57 PM lanaf Aleda, so did we. We had it for over a month and couldn't take any residents. Everyone was in their rooms and we were not allowed to use the dining rooms..
2017-04-18 06:19:58 PM sherralcawthon mhampton.... it is VERY intimidating!!! lol. I;m in the same boat
2017-04-18 06:20:00 PM courtneyr2009 I know it differs
2017-04-18 06:20:01 PM nestorb not free time, but I empower my staff by having them attend care plan meetings and handle documentation. I am involved as well, but delegate and monitor. To work on assignments at times, I take my break outside my office and go to an empty conference room. Of course the paging begins, but manage to get some reading done at least
2017-04-18 06:20:02 PM desiep3805 Men seem 2 love card games and games of chance (i.e. dice, penny pitching, etc...)
2017-04-18 06:20:04 PM mblackstone10 yes they would
2017-04-18 06:20:05 PM bbradshaw maryjane1 courtney I had one pull my hair and kick at me doing one on one
2017-04-18 06:20:08 PM lanaf It was bad ths year.
2017-04-18 06:20:10 PM susankent anytime you have food you can surely get the men involved. my guys here do like to come down for the music.
2017-04-18 06:20:11 PM mhampton My resident LOVE sit n fit and silver sneakers
2017-04-18 06:20:21 PM cindys We had men show their collections
2017-04-18 06:20:22 PM tacarra0 CHRISTINAADEPOLO I WILL HAVE TO TRY THAT OUT AND SEE WHAT MY OUTCOME WILL BE
2017-04-18 06:20:24 PM aleda we have community meeting, movercise or an exercise group then we have community helpers and sometimes we play games
2017-04-18 06:20:24 PM mblackstone10 how do you decide how hard to make the questions with wheel of fourtune
2017-04-18 06:20:27 PM kaityk mine do too
2017-04-18 06:20:27 PM michaelm you just have to figure out if its a cognitive issue or being cause by pain or just having dementia
2017-04-18 06:20:33 PM cindys also had them bring pictures of their favorite or first cars
2017-04-18 06:20:33 PM desiep3805 What is silver sneakers?
2017-04-18 06:20:45 PM ericasouter What about doing a fashion show??
2017-04-18 06:20:52 PM courtneyr2009 very true Michaelm - thank you
2017-04-18 06:20:54 PM asjodin We are doing a silly fashion show...
2017-04-18 06:20:59 PM cindys they love fashion shows!
2017-04-18 06:21:01 PM tajk333 a fashion show is always fun
2017-04-18 06:21:01 PM marilumolina having them bring their precious treasures to show them off
2017-04-18 06:21:02 PM aprilgfoster We found a local car club willing to donate their time
2017-04-18 06:21:06 PM joanne44 I am doing an activity on the old cars and a slide show with a gentlemen bringing an old model t for the residents to see
2017-04-18 06:21:06 PM cindys Anthony's hosts all of ours
2017-04-18 06:21:07 PM ashleyann1902 Our morning activities depend on our floor. Our first floor people like card games and dominoes, second likes physical games such as bowling or balloon volleyball, and third is a bunch of social foodies, so we like coffee chats or news groups while we munch donuts.
2017-04-18 06:21:13 PM courtneyr2009 silver sneakers is a walking group for elderly like a work out group
2017-04-18 06:21:13 PM sherralcawthon I am thoroughly enjoying this! I'm getting lots of great ideas and resources, and I finally get to chat with other people going through the same thing!
2017-04-18 06:21:17 PM asjodin like a pencil skirt is a bunch of pencils sewn onto a skirt and so on
2017-04-18 06:21:22 PM progers111781 ERICA I OLAN TO GO TO GOOD WILL SO WE CAN DO THAT OR DRESSUP AND TEA PARTY
2017-04-18 06:21:27 PM ericasouter I have never done one, but I think it would be a fun idea and maybe have tea with it?
2017-04-18 06:21:29 PM progers111781 PLAN
2017-04-18 06:21:30 PM andreapeleg You can go to the Wheel of Fortune website and print out the solved puzzles. I printed out all of 2016 so I'm stock piled and pick the best ones
2017-04-18 06:21:37 PM desiep3805 thx, courtneyr2009
2017-04-18 06:21:39 PM cindymay That's great asjodin
2017-04-18 06:21:43 PM asjodin For mornings we have our sensory groups and news and trivia
2017-04-18 06:21:46 PM priscillad Silver SNeakers...great idea!
2017-04-18 06:21:50 PM joanne44 wheel of fortune website, great idea
2017-04-18 06:21:55 PM asjodin We are excited to have our silly fashion show
2017-04-18 06:21:56 PM joanne44 what is silver sneakers
2017-04-18 06:21:56 PM shawnh Love the old/favorite cars idea for the men (and some of the women)!
2017-04-18 06:21:59 PM ashleyann1902 What are everyone's thoughts on inter facility events for the practicum?
2017-04-18 06:21:59 PM cassandracl12 apple TV and ipad has great wheel of fortune app and residents can spin the wheel
2017-04-18 06:22:02 PM mblackstone10 speaking of fashion we have an intergenerational sewing camp happening
2017-04-18 06:22:02 PM ericasouter Okay, thanks for the information!
2017-04-18 06:22:11 PM nestorb Fashion show i just read. great event. we've also done a talent show. lots of fun
2017-04-18 06:22:12 PM cassandracl12 silver sneakers is at YMCA for most part but it is exercise geared for seniors
2017-04-18 06:22:17 PM asjodin We did an art show for the interfacility event!
2017-04-18 06:22:17 PM melodyh wheel of fortune website ! awsome
2017-04-18 06:22:18 PM heatherlynnn4 anyone doing anything for cino de mayo?
2017-04-18 06:22:21 PM mblackstone10 shawn, our next man cave will be old cars. in the past it hasn't been super successful
2017-04-18 06:22:22 PM sherralcawthon Every friday I do coffee and donuts. They dont' get fresh donuts on the menu, or flavored creamers. That has been one of my biggest hits. Plus Root Beer Float Socials.
2017-04-18 06:22:23 PM courtneyr2009 a great resource for sing alongs is youtube Listen and read.. its kinda like karoake
2017-04-18 06:22:26 PM joanne44 We have no YMCA here
2017-04-18 06:22:27 PM courtneyr2009 my residents love it
2017-04-18 06:22:29 PM jrothermel85 I 3 one to ones. One lady doesn't get OOB, One refuses to go and just watch t.v and the other goes to dialysis everyother day and when i see her she just gives me one word answers like she wants me to leave or something haha. I love my residents. I get a new experience every day.
2017-04-18 06:22:36 PM mblackstone10 do any of you give back to any community organizations?
2017-04-18 06:22:37 PM michaelm we do an activity called word play you have a dry erase board and write a few words and then the residents try and use all the different letters to make up as many words as possible. It gets their brain going
2017-04-18 06:22:38 PM asjodin Or you can do a facetime chat or skype for interfacility
2017-04-18 06:22:38 PM raninjnj 972940 when you sign in double click on your name and then go on activities reports
2017-04-18 06:22:38 PM cindys man cave...love it!
2017-04-18 06:22:38 PM melodyh we have family night for cinco de mayo
2017-04-18 06:22:44 PM aleda we are doing pinata and salsa contest
2017-04-18 06:22:48 PM abigail for cinco de mayo margaritas and mariachi
2017-04-18 06:22:52 PM lanaf Throughout Nuring Home week, we have a group of young people who pant murals on the walls in
2017-04-18 06:22:56 PM shawnh Sounds good Melissa!
2017-04-18 06:22:57 PM marilumolina enchiladsa or tacos
2017-04-18 06:22:58 PM christinadepolo we had the men in a chess and domino tournment, for veterans day I had local svc men visit residents and presented the veterans with certificates and pins
2017-04-18 06:22:58 PM priscillad we have during the morniings---church service twice a week, massages n muffins, fun n fitness, yoga, chair dancing, arts n crafts
2017-04-18 06:23:00 PM asjodin We call that game Words in a Word
2017-04-18 06:23:00 PM marilumolina pinatas
2017-04-18 06:23:01 PM desiep3805 We are constructing a may pole and having the residents to mix non alcohol drinks for Cinco De mayo
2017-04-18 06:23:03 PM tacarra0 FAMILY NIGHT IS A GREAT IDEA
2017-04-18 06:23:07 PM 972940 I love the Wheel of Fortune website idea. thanks andreapeleg
2017-04-18 06:23:08 PM nestorb our art show is coming up in May. we have an art therapist. it's awesome to have one work so closely with my department
2017-04-18 06:23:09 PM susankent we get some people wanting to volunteer music or an old car show then they don't show up. can't get alot of commitment from the community in the area. we did however just have a church donate a piano.
2017-04-18 06:23:26 PM courtneyzary we have brain games, garden club, wheel of fortune, and hymn singing in the morning. but we have low participation for those. I was thinking about trying a exercise class in the morning next month.
2017-04-18 06:23:26 PM andreapeleg cinco de mayo bringing in a mariachi band
2017-04-18 06:23:32 PM courtneyr2009 Do you folks have support groups for families
2017-04-18 06:23:33 PM desiep3805 We have family movie night in June
2017-04-18 06:23:33 PM courtneyr2009 we do
2017-04-18 06:23:34 PM melodyh we have a band come in too
2017-04-18 06:23:36 PM christinadepolo cinco de mayo....mariachi band, tacos and virgin margaritas
2017-04-18 06:23:37 PM cassandracl12 theres a jeopardy website too where you can make your own
2017-04-18 06:23:37 PM asjodin Awesome I consult with an art therapist who also plays the harp for the residents
2017-04-18 06:23:41 PM courtneyr2009 and i think its super important
2017-04-18 06:23:53 PM asjodin what is the jeopardy website cassandra?
2017-04-18 06:23:56 PM progers111781 MEMORY CARE SUPPORT GROUPS COURTNEY
2017-04-18 06:23:57 PM nbeall Men have started taking a leadership role, because of the food :) They started having food committees and meeting with the chef. From that came an increase in resident council, they created an ambassadors club to greet new residents. The men in my community lacked purpose and made it themselves.
2017-04-18 06:24:00 PM ericasouter What about maybe doing a lua night?
2017-04-18 06:24:19 PM sherralcawthon Our residents won't bring their treasures out because they are worried about them getting stolen
2017-04-18 06:24:21 PM nestorb courtney, have you tried conducting a survey to see what the residents may prefer to replace the activities they are currently not attending?
2017-04-18 06:24:24 PM cindys Luau nights are fun!
2017-04-18 06:24:26 PM progers111781 NBEALL THAT GREAT
2017-04-18 06:24:26 PM shereedhalvorson We are doing mexican apps. for happy hour
2017-04-18 06:24:28 PM melodyh lua night goes good, they enjoyed it last time
2017-04-18 06:24:34 PM christinadepolo luau theme is great, fun progam....
2017-04-18 06:24:41 PM mblackstone10 purpose around food (y)
2017-04-18 06:24:41 PM asjodin that does sound fun
2017-04-18 06:24:42 PM mwaller17 Family bingo night is a blast
2017-04-18 06:24:49 PM asjodin family bingo I love it!
2017-04-18 06:24:51 PM lanaf West Reading, and they are going to come and paint patriotic pictures on our windows. We'll have our State Representative there on Monday and our State Senator on Wednesday. On armistice
2017-04-18 06:24:51 PM ericasouter I am thinking of doing one in the summer!
2017-04-18 06:24:52 PM susankent we have our resident prom next friday. we crown a king and queen. the ladies get a make over and wear blingy tops, the guys have dress shirt, tie and some of them wear a hat.
2017-04-18 06:24:54 PM tacarra0 WHAT IS LUA NIGHT
2017-04-18 06:24:56 PM desiep3805 What are some of ur ideas for national nursing home week
2017-04-18 06:24:58 PM aleda i am going to have a luau soon out on the patio but gotta wait for better weather
2017-04-18 06:25:00 PM jrothermel85 I am thinking of doing a show and tell. Something from their past. Nothing expensive or valuable.
2017-04-18 06:25:08 PM maryjane1 family bingo sounds great
2017-04-18 06:25:12 PM shawnh courtneyzary we offer exercise most mornings. Attendance varies, but the regulars enjoy it. Our Activity Assistants lead the sessions, and we do some outside instructors also
2017-04-18 06:25:15 PM asjodin We did a show and tell! They loved it
2017-04-18 06:25:15 PM ericasouter Family bingo sounds fun!
2017-04-18 06:25:21 PM christinadepolo luau......hold it outdoors if you can
2017-04-18 06:25:26 PM cassandracl12 nursing home week theme is SPIRIT OF AMERICA you could do different states each day with themes
2017-04-18 06:25:29 PM heatherlynnn4 we are having a pet parade to kick off nursing home week
2017-04-18 06:25:36 PM asjodin we do a state fair day in the summer
2017-04-18 06:25:39 PM cassandracl12 we are doing ROUTE 66 states/cities with various themes each day
2017-04-18 06:25:40 PM nbeall do the Nursing Home week and Nurse appreciation week coincide?
2017-04-18 06:25:43 PM cindymay We're doing cosmic bingo for Nursing Home Week
2017-04-18 06:25:44 PM susankent family members here always join our bingo.
2017-04-18 06:25:48 PM asjodin we have fair food that our dietary makes
2017-04-18 06:25:48 PM shawnh We have a caregiver support group meeting twice a month
2017-04-18 06:25:48 PM maryjane1 you mean the residents do show and tell?
2017-04-18 06:25:49 PM desiep3805 Great
2017-04-18 06:26:05 PM kaityk show and tell would be fun
2017-04-18 06:26:11 PM gmhalpin we are doing a different theme each day: Hawaiian, Casino, Wild Wld West, Carnival and Celebrating America
2017-04-18 06:26:14 PM asjodin yes residents bring an item or picture or even a story to tell everyone
2017-04-18 06:26:17 PM joanne44 I like the show and tell
2017-04-18 06:26:18 PM gailh We offer exercise. I bought dvd's cuz the employees don' know how to engage around exercise except for 2 of them
2017-04-18 06:26:20 PM melodyh show and tell?
2017-04-18 06:26:21 PM aleda yeah we did show and tell awhile back the res enjoy sharing about themselves and it went nicely
2017-04-18 06:26:26 PM progers111781 WHAT ARE YALL DAY FOR EARTH DAY
2017-04-18 06:26:26 PM andreapeleg Our local hopsice offers a support group at my facility
2017-04-18 06:26:37 PM maryjane1 that is such a cool idea!
2017-04-18 06:26:42 PM asjodin I don't have anything planned for earth day....
2017-04-18 06:26:46 PM progers111781 WE MOLD CLAY INTO TREES LEAVES AND EARTH AND GOING TO PAINT THEM TOMORROW
2017-04-18 06:26:47 PM alennon Family bingo sounds fun
2017-04-18 06:26:47 PM nbeall last year the nursing home week was exhausting. I am hoping this year to make it more meaningful and less hoopla.
2017-04-18 06:26:48 PM melodyh thanks aldea
2017-04-18 06:26:48 PM aleda we have a tree that we have been caring for this month that will be planted
2017-04-18 06:26:49 PM nestorb progers.. my theme is "Plant a Seed"
2017-04-18 06:26:55 PM lanaf On Saturday( armistice day), I have a group of Vets coing to visit our vets for a special presentation. The Golden Star Mother's will be bringing Poppies through out the facility and we/ be handing out small flags to every one. The whole place will be decked out in red-white and blue.
2017-04-18 06:26:56 PM sherralcawthon I have had requests from several residents about a painting class type activity. They are so interested in it, that I have vendors willing to donate convases and paints so we can try it out
2017-04-18 06:26:59 PM mhampton For Earth Day we are making plant out of a baked potato
2017-04-18 06:27:07 PM progers111781 AND ALSO MAKING EARTHDAY CUPCAKES
2017-04-18 06:27:10 PM mhampton well grass lol'
2017-04-18 06:27:13 PM asjodin wow sherral that is awesome
2017-04-18 06:27:14 PM courtneyzary for nursing home week we are going to have a talent show, vendor show, indoor baseball game, pie eating contest. It should be pretty fun.
2017-04-18 06:27:16 PM joanne44 Earth day we are planting plants
2017-04-18 06:27:16 PM desiep3805 We are attempting to get residents excited about gardening for earth day
2017-04-18 06:27:17 PM melodyh we are planting a tree arbor day
2017-04-18 06:27:28 PM nestorb residents repot plants or plant seeds. great way to start building up the garden for spring and summer
2017-04-18 06:27:28 PM nbeall I am struggling to find ways for the caregivers and nurses to feel appreciated and included in the community
2017-04-18 06:27:29 PM raninjnj 972940 Great fu exercise is put residents in a circle. throw a colorful balloon and they all try to hit it and they all laugh
2017-04-18 06:27:30 PM courtneyzary Earthday we have a pop tab bracelet.
2017-04-18 06:27:42 PM courtneyr2009 pop tab bracelet?
2017-04-18 06:27:42 PM maryjane1 We are bringing in a bunch of stuff that we recycle, planting and feeding them the desert dirt
2017-04-18 06:27:43 PM asjodin do you have caregiver support groups?
2017-04-18 06:27:48 PM courtneyzary our guest LOVE jewlery making.
2017-04-18 06:27:53 PM aleda nbeal cook it brings them and gives them tasty treats
2017-04-18 06:27:54 PM mblackstone10 Nell, do a small friends and family day to have residents show their appreciation?
2017-04-18 06:27:54 PM maryjane1 dessert
2017-04-18 06:27:57 PM progers111781 NO WE DONT
2017-04-18 06:27:59 PM susankent we are making red white and blue craft items made with jigsaw puzzle pieces for the AMERICA theme. I also gave them the option of native american indians or pilgrims.
2017-04-18 06:27:59 PM marilumolina asjodin yes we do have
2017-04-18 06:28:11 PM joanne44 I saw where you take a paper plate and staple it to a paint stirring stick and hit the balloon back and forth
2017-04-18 06:28:16 PM nbeall nice Mblackstone 10 as in children?
2017-04-18 06:28:18 PM tacarra0 EARTH DAY LOOKING FOR IDEAS
2017-04-18 06:28:21 PM nbeall the staff's children?
2017-04-18 06:28:24 PM asjodin thats great! caregiver support groups are wonderful networking to community
2017-04-18 06:28:31 PM maryjane1 joanne great idea
2017-04-18 06:28:39 PM melodyh i like that joanne
2017-04-18 06:28:40 PM mwaller17 i also have tuesday treats every tuesday! baked goods from families and staff and sel bfor more money for actvities
2017-04-18 06:28:41 PM aleda another thing is to have the residents make little thank yous with cute little candies pinterest has lots of ideas and give to staff
2017-04-18 06:28:45 PM mblackstone10 Yes
2017-04-18 06:28:46 PM abigail for nurses week, please i need ideas
2017-04-18 06:28:54 PM asjodin Pintrest!
2017-04-18 06:28:54 PM mhampton left the chat room
2017-04-18 06:28:55 PM cassandracl12 I dont know how to start a caregiver group. Do i give a presentation on a topic or a vendor?
2017-04-18 06:28:56 PM mwaller17 yes nurses week!
2017-04-18 06:29:10 PM asjodin Cassandra talk with your social worker....that is who runs ours
2017-04-18 06:29:12 PM mblackstone10 find a way to use nursing home week to truly show appreciation and important of nursing homes
2017-04-18 06:29:16 PM maryjane1 when is nurses week?
2017-04-18 06:29:18 PM susankent we use those pool noodles and have residents sit around the table and hit a balloon around, they really do like that.
2017-04-18 06:29:25 PM cindys We have a luncheon for all the nurses and residents that used to be nurses
2017-04-18 06:29:26 PM lanaf 972940 After you log in, there's a box below the one that tells you assignments, forumns etc, It say grades. Click on that. All of your grades will not be in yet. Kathy puts them in as she goes. I think the forum and the chats are the last to be graded.
2017-04-18 06:29:26 PM asjodin thats fun susan
2017-04-18 06:29:29 PM heatherlynnn4 they love balloon volleyball
2017-04-18 06:29:30 PM 972940 I went to the dollar store purchased the swimming noodles cut them in two so it was a soft stick the residents will use that to hit a balloon back and fourth.
2017-04-18 06:29:35 PM marilumolina may 8 -12
2017-04-18 06:29:37 PM mblackstone10 luncheon sounds cool
2017-04-18 06:29:38 PM gailh Our don is doing stuff for nurses weeik
2017-04-18 06:29:39 PM ericasouter We do noodle hockey and the residents love it
2017-04-18 06:29:40 PM cassandracl12 ya my social worker isn't involved in activities much at all and residents dont like her haha
2017-04-18 06:29:51 PM alennon We are doing a gglobe toss for earth day
2017-04-18 06:29:56 PM tajk333 noodle hockey sounds interesting!
2017-04-18 06:30:01 PM heatherlynnn4 i want to make a skii-ball, super easy pinterest is a life saver
2017-04-18 06:30:08 PM tacarra0 OUR ADON HANDLES NURSE WEEK
2017-04-18 06:30:09 PM shawnh nurses luncheon sounds nice
2017-04-18 06:30:10 PM asjodin see if she would be interested in helping for the caregivers it doesn't have to be activities
2017-04-18 06:30:10 PM jrothermel85 I saw on pintrest that you take a easter egg fill it with seeds, dry beans, rice, ect. Take two plastic spoons on each side. Tape it up. Instant maraccas. Idk if i spelled that right. lol
2017-04-18 06:30:11 PM courtneyr2009 has anyone done the plan of corrections yet
2017-04-18 06:30:11 PM melodyh parachute pow wow is fun. with a beach ball
2017-04-18 06:30:16 PM desiep3805 I just finished having a care giver stress/relaxation night. We invited all the families from the Dementia Care unit, provided them with a session on how to de-stress given by hospice and than they received a 15-20 minute massage from a massage training scholl (along with the licensed massage therapist.
2017-04-18 06:30:17 PM ericasouter I also want to do ski ball and target hits as well
2017-04-18 06:30:17 PM joanne44 I am enjoying Pinterest
2017-04-18 06:30:22 PM asjodin ME TOO
2017-04-18 06:30:26 PM tajk333 I am doing a globe toss too! luckily the therapy team had a globe plastic ball!
2017-04-18 06:30:29 PM aleda yeah i did mine a few weeks ago
2017-04-18 06:30:34 PM 972940 Our DON I don't feel really thinks much of activities.
2017-04-18 06:30:41 PM asjodin through Nasco we found table top bowling for rather cheap!
2017-04-18 06:30:45 PM gmhalpin Our SS doesn't get involved either!
2017-04-18 06:30:46 PM courtneyr2009 im doing assigments week to week
2017-04-18 06:30:47 PM tacarra0 PINTEREST IS A GREAT TOOL
2017-04-18 06:30:48 PM sherralcawthon A great resource I found for my bed bound residents is the Talking Book. It is a free resource in the state of Texas, and as an activity director, you can certifiy individual residents for their own. I keep two in my office that I take to their rooms. I have another gentleman that only speaks Spanish, so I get him spanish speaking books.
2017-04-18 06:30:53 PM sherralcawthon Talking Library, sorry
2017-04-18 06:30:53 PM aprilgfoster Nurses we i have any residents who would like to participate write on a banner their thoughts and thank yous and have the residents decorate cookies or cupcakes to give to them
2017-04-18 06:30:56 PM shawnh What a wonderful night for the memory care families...love that idea!
2017-04-18 06:31:00 PM progers111781 HOSPICE COMES IN AND DOES A HEALING HANDS PRAYER WITH US
2017-04-18 06:31:02 PM courtneyr2009 trying to focus one week at a time
2017-04-18 06:31:04 PM asjodin Help her think more of the activities! Show her how important activities are for the residents
2017-04-18 06:31:04 PM cassandracl12 talking book from where??
2017-04-18 06:31:05 PM aleda we have talking library as well
2017-04-18 06:31:14 PM tajk333 talking library?
2017-04-18 06:31:16 PM asjodin healing hands prayer???
2017-04-18 06:31:26 PM desiep3805 I get on their nerves soo bad about activities that eventually all the depts. get involved. Although it is like pulling teeth
2017-04-18 06:31:31 PM heatherlynnn4 Theres a few at my facility who think we are nothing but when in all reality we are everything, we are what keeps them going and giving them something to look forward too each and every day
2017-04-18 06:31:34 PM lanaf They will"LOVE" LA La Land!!
2017-04-18 06:31:42 PM melodyh talking libary?
2017-04-18 06:31:44 PM jrothermel85 I am thinking of doing mothers day hand massages as well.
2017-04-18 06:31:45 PM nbeall deseip3805 that sounds amazing
2017-04-18 06:31:48 PM gailh Apparently we have the talking library too. I didn't even know until the guy ccallled!
2017-04-18 06:31:50 PM progers111781 BLESS OUR HANDS TO HELP THE PEOPLE WE HELP AND BLESS OUR MINDS OF BEING STRESS FREE
2017-04-18 06:31:51 PM marilumolina fa
2017-04-18 06:31:57 PM desiep3805 Ur right heatherlynnn4
2017-04-18 06:31:57 PM marilumolina facial works too
2017-04-18 06:32:08 PM ericasouter We are having entertainment coming in and doing a high tea
2017-04-18 06:32:11 PM asjodin look at your local facility for the blind...website to set up talking books for residents
2017-04-18 06:32:13 PM ericasouter for mothers dat
2017-04-18 06:32:17 PM courtneyzary has anyone tried to do meditation with their residents? I know I enjoy it I wonder if thats something my guests would like.
2017-04-18 06:32:20 PM jrothermel85 great idea marilumolina
2017-04-18 06:32:20 PM maryjane1 our staff are really good about donating and buying raffle tickets etc
2017-04-18 06:32:22 PM mwaller17 talking book program in texas has been a blessing for alot of my hospice patients
2017-04-18 06:32:26 PM progers111781 I SET UP BEAUTYSHOP ONCE A WEEK WITH HAIR NAILS AND FACIALS
2017-04-18 06:32:30 PM courtneyr2009 courtenyzary- WE DO
2017-04-18 06:32:31 PM ericasouter One resident at my facitlity loves talking books!
2017-04-18 06:32:32 PM asjodin we tried guided imagery....they were willing to try it
2017-04-18 06:32:33 PM courtneyr2009 its amazing
2017-04-18 06:32:35 PM priscillad has anyone visited the 5 different types of facilities yet? ive done 2 of them today.
2017-04-18 06:32:40 PM aleda courtney that would be a great program to start
2017-04-18 06:32:45 PM asjodin you can find some on youtube---guided imagery
2017-04-18 06:32:55 PM andreapeleg Most public libraries have a book on tape or talking books program. I htink there is also a national organization
2017-04-18 06:32:57 PM alennon we only have a few residients that use talking books
2017-04-18 06:33:01 PM kaityk THat would be fun to try
2017-04-18 06:33:03 PM heatherlynnn4 we have a lending library that the residents can go and check out books during their dtay
2017-04-18 06:33:12 PM maryjane1 our AD is so disorganized
2017-04-18 06:33:12 PM bbradshaw maryjane1 oh my I don't have 5 different facilaties in my town
2017-04-18 06:33:21 PM shawnh our wonderfully talented mblackstone10 just did make-overs recently! Make up done, "glamour shot" afterward. The ladies loved it...many called there family members to have them come take them out to dinner that evening!
2017-04-18 06:33:25 PM mblackstone10 we tried to start meditation, but it wasn't popular
2017-04-18 06:33:29 PM sherralcawthon FUn noodles and balloons is ALL my residents favorite exercise! They won't let me do anything else. lol!
2017-04-18 06:33:30 PM courtneyzary Guided imagery! we get a great response to it.
2017-04-18 06:33:31 PM progers111781 WE HAVE A LIBRARY IN OUR FACLITY WE HAVE EVERYTHING U COULD IMAGINE
2017-04-18 06:33:40 PM priscillad i had to travel a bit...surrounding counties.
2017-04-18 06:33:48 PM aleda i had to travel a bit
2017-04-18 06:33:50 PM desiep3805 progers111781, wow...
2017-04-18 06:33:50 PM shawnh We should do something like that again for Mother's Day with more make-up artists.
2017-04-18 06:33:52 PM susankent I really don't think any social services personnel get involved with activity just like alot of your nursing staff doesn't either. the misconception is that activities is just that, some think it stops at the room that you are having an activity but other staff members can have an activity with residents just by reading them the newspaper or a passage in a book.
2017-04-18 06:33:59 PM lanaf We have our resident council the first Wednesday of every month. I try to have an Ohmbudsman at each council meeting. I think the residents talk more when there's someone from outside the facility listening to their concerns.
2017-04-18 06:34:01 PM mwaller17 our local library i got in touch with them and they donate books every week!
2017-04-18 06:34:02 PM tacarra0 MEDIITATION IS AN ACTIVITY THAT I WLL BE STARTING NEXT MONTH
2017-04-18 06:34:06 PM maryjane1 i think that you can look up places anywhere BB
2017-04-18 06:34:09 PM nestorb Meditation Yoga and every Marvelous Monday, Wonderful Wednesday, and Fanstic Friday Mental Health dept. facilitates meditation grouos as well
2017-04-18 06:34:09 PM progers111781 YES DESP I WOULD LIVE THERE LOL
2017-04-18 06:34:10 PM mwaller17 I have an awesome community!
2017-04-18 06:34:24 PM joanne44 I have a great community also
2017-04-18 06:34:36 PM mwaller17 and great volunteers!!!!
2017-04-18 06:34:41 PM shawnh We generally have a hard time getting nursing involved with activities too, but there are some on the memory units who are willing and able to help.
2017-04-18 06:34:44 PM desiep3805 sounds like so would I, progers111781
2017-04-18 06:34:45 PM asjodin We have a wonderful facility that all work together--for the better of the residents. It's like we are a big family! #lovemyjob!
2017-04-18 06:34:46 PM ericasouter I have a great community too!

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