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2017-05-02 06:15:59 PM alennon *did
2017-05-02 06:16:00 PM courtneyr2009 or do the residents pay out of pockert
2017-05-02 06:16:01 PM melodyh we get a snowcone truck every once and awhile for events
2017-05-02 06:16:01 PM aleda Great idea kathy im texting them right now to set that up my res will love it thanks
2017-05-02 06:16:02 PM courtneyr2009 pockt
2017-05-02 06:16:06 PM kathyhughes We even gave the guy an inservice on who could have what and he would get sugar free ice cream
2017-05-02 06:16:13 PM asjodin We are too rural for ice cream truck
2017-05-02 06:16:16 PM tacarra0 Wow thats a great idea that i will look into i know the residents will love that
2017-05-02 06:16:18 PM courtneyr2009 thats amazing
2017-05-02 06:16:23 PM kbertocci We have a shaved ice guy who is coming in June
2017-05-02 06:16:24 PM mariauv wow kathy thats great
2017-05-02 06:16:24 PM ashleyann1902 Man residents AND staff would defintely utilize an ice cream truck
2017-05-02 06:16:25 PM maryjane1 lol good idea Kathy
2017-05-02 06:16:27 PM 8800971 HMM TRY ON LINE YOU NEVER KNOW
2017-05-02 06:16:28 PM april2 awesome
2017-05-02 06:16:31 PM mblackstone10 so did they pay or did you all pay
2017-05-02 06:16:31 PM alennon yeah we would need SF for sure
2017-05-02 06:16:35 PM kathyhughes Yes the residents paid on their own and we took a collection for those who could not pay
2017-05-02 06:16:36 PM jessicag87 thats a good idea for the iceream truck
2017-05-02 06:16:42 PM mblackstone10 oh okay
2017-05-02 06:16:45 PM alennon oh nice idea
2017-05-02 06:16:46 PM christinadepolo great idea kathy,
2017-05-02 06:16:50 PM abigail good idea
2017-05-02 06:16:51 PM melodyh oh thats great
2017-05-02 06:16:52 PM joanne44 I finished my Chapter 11 extra credit today and enjoyed it, has anyone else done it yet?
2017-05-02 06:16:53 PM beckysalaz we are too small for an ice cream truck but we could have an ice cream social
2017-05-02 06:16:53 PM darleensunter I'm trying to talk my director into getting a snowcone machine here's hoping
2017-05-02 06:16:54 PM asjodin I like the collection for those who could not pay
2017-05-02 06:16:57 PM april2 alright
2017-05-02 06:16:59 PM ericasouter that is a great idea
2017-05-02 06:17:00 PM lidiaal06 great idea
2017-05-02 06:17:00 PM marciatrimiew For Mother's Day Week...we are are going to uniquely share Momma's Favorite Recipes
2017-05-02 06:17:01 PM courtneyr2009 if I got an icecream truck to come to my particum would that count as my facility activitiy?
2017-05-02 06:17:02 PM lauriec love this idea about the ice cream truck
2017-05-02 06:17:03 PM wandapoulson ya I like that idea
2017-05-02 06:17:05 PM kathyhughes and so during the summer we were able to do 1-1 activities and programs for residents who needed us
2017-05-02 06:17:07 PM mblackstone10 amazon has good ones for not too much money
2017-05-02 06:17:10 PM aleda Im so excited just texted the lady that drives the ice cream truck
2017-05-02 06:17:12 PM monac I could use my fundrasier money to pay for our particpants
2017-05-02 06:17:15 PM yogini we are also planning a trip to Phila museum.
2017-05-02 06:17:16 PM ashley04 OMy residents want us to have a pizza party every month. (which we dont) but i wonder if they would go for icecream truck?
2017-05-02 06:17:18 PM jrothermel85 we have an ice cream truck come on the anual picnic day and they would talley up all the ice cream orders and the facility would pay the bill
2017-05-02 06:17:19 PM cindys Wer'e having a cutest baby picture contest for Mother's Day
2017-05-02 06:17:20 PM mblackstone10 kathy, because of the ice cream truck?
2017-05-02 06:17:21 PM kathyhughes the alert residents were pleased to wait for him
2017-05-02 06:17:29 PM asjodin I like that idea cindy
2017-05-02 06:17:36 PM maryjane1 left the chat room
2017-05-02 06:17:39 PM andreapeleg was the weekly ice cream paid for my the community or each resident and staff person paid themseleves?
2017-05-02 06:17:42 PM aleda cindys cute idea
2017-05-02 06:17:43 PM jeant I like the baby picture idea!
2017-05-02 06:17:46 PM maryjane1 enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:17:47 PM melodyh great idea Cindy
2017-05-02 06:17:49 PM 8800971 100 TO COME 3$ AN ICE CREAM WE RAISE MONEY AND USE CAN MONEY WE COLLECT CANS THROUGH THE BUILDING AND US THE MONEY FOR THE RESIDENTS
2017-05-02 06:17:53 PM kathyhughes Yes the residents that were alert were busy
2017-05-02 06:17:54 PM jrothermel85 baby pics awesome
2017-05-02 06:17:56 PM aprilgfoster i want to plan a Margarita Social for the summer, non acholic of course..
2017-05-02 06:17:59 PM valarie17 thats a great idea
2017-05-02 06:18:05 PM matthewc A lot of residents have money due to bingo winnings. A lot of them save it for the yearly bazzar we have, but I have no doubt theyd splurge on an ice cream truck
2017-05-02 06:18:06 PM marciatrimiew Recipes cards...fold card stock paper in half..embellish..share two favorites about mom and a recipe...
2017-05-02 06:18:06 PM asjodin sounds fun april
2017-05-02 06:18:16 PM courtneyr2009 Kathy- Could that count as an inter facility event for my midterm?
2017-05-02 06:18:19 PM priscillad we also do smoothie social, watermelon, social
2017-05-02 06:18:21 PM tacarra0 Great idea April
2017-05-02 06:18:22 PM april2 i went to down load the poc but it has so many pages. so I have to come up with something else. But i have been doing the reading and the links
2017-05-02 06:18:28 PM jeant Is anyone doing a Kentucky Derby activity?
2017-05-02 06:18:30 PM deseried Am I the only one way behind in the chat writing down all these wonderful ideas? :D
2017-05-02 06:18:31 PM jessicag87 im making a party for mothers day having mariachi and some mexican food since i have alot of hispanic residents :P
2017-05-02 06:18:32 PM maryjane1 marcia, what a great idea!
2017-05-02 06:18:34 PM yogini baby picture idia is fun.
2017-05-02 06:18:55 PM aleda I loved the inter facility event for practicum it was fun now i have a volunteer from the AFH I visited
2017-05-02 06:18:55 PM ericasouter The baby pictures are cute
2017-05-02 06:19:01 PM lauriec left the chat room
2017-05-02 06:19:01 PM cindys Kentucky Derby...yes...mock mint juleps..we're making derby hats tomorrow
2017-05-02 06:19:05 PM monac no deseried, I am writing down ideas also. lol
2017-05-02 06:19:09 PM abigail we have mariachi for 5 de mayo
2017-05-02 06:19:12 PM lauriec enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:19:16 PM aprilgfoster has any one played the Guess Who Game? take the resident baby pictures and have them guess who the picture is?
2017-05-02 06:19:16 PM 8800971 DERBY PIE HAS BOURBON IN IT DELISH
2017-05-02 06:19:19 PM monac I believe I will be printing tonights chats
2017-05-02 06:19:20 PM patfuller I'm doing that honor wall for my father's day activity. It looks like it's a great big hit heere tonight. My co-workers have never seen that done in the facility I work for.
2017-05-02 06:19:20 PM matthewc jeant, we're doing kentucky derby hats, mint juleps, and treat social!
2017-05-02 06:19:22 PM jessicag87 nice abigail
2017-05-02 06:19:26 PM cindys and we have a party an hour before the race...decorate with roses
2017-05-02 06:19:26 PM ashley04 what is yalls favorite theme to do with residents
2017-05-02 06:19:28 PM lidiaal06 mariachi nice
2017-05-02 06:19:29 PM asjodin I like that idea april
2017-05-02 06:19:31 PM melodyh Thursday is our family night!marichi band and mexican food!
2017-05-02 06:19:41 PM jeant Love the mint julip idea!
2017-05-02 06:19:47 PM kbertocci We were having trouble with getting resident's out of bed in the morning and the laying down was causing an excessive amount of UTI's. I printing out flower coloring pages from google and they colored hundreds of them. We are cutting them out, putting them on popsicle sticks, and placing them in flower vases for centerpieces at our mothers day event
2017-05-02 06:19:51 PM aleda My favorite is gardening and senior prom
2017-05-02 06:19:57 PM progers111781 left the chat room
2017-05-02 06:19:58 PM beckysalaz PINATAS....love cinco de mayo
2017-05-02 06:20:00 PM 8800971 I HAVE A PINATA BUT WHAT BESIDES CANDY CAN YOU FILL IT WITH
2017-05-02 06:20:01 PM progers111781 enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:20:04 PM asjodin good problem solving kbertocci
2017-05-02 06:20:09 PM aleda sbut soon it will be fishing once they catch fish
2017-05-02 06:20:09 PM marciatrimiew Rose petals .....hats are nice
2017-05-02 06:20:15 PM courtneyr2009 I just wonder if that would count
2017-05-02 06:20:16 PM ericasouter We are having a senior prom too
2017-05-02 06:20:18 PM melodyh aldea i have a prom on the 26th for residents
2017-05-02 06:20:19 PM afranco that sounds nice
2017-05-02 06:20:35 PM ericasouter A red hat social would be cute for a womens group
2017-05-02 06:20:38 PM joanne44 Everyone has such great ideas
2017-05-02 06:20:40 PM courtneyr2009 having the icecream truck come to my intership
2017-05-02 06:20:42 PM asjodin pinata soft candies like 3 musketeers ask whata they like
2017-05-02 06:20:42 PM kathyhughes What do you do for the Prom???
2017-05-02 06:20:49 PM april2 they sure do
2017-05-02 06:20:54 PM valei5 left the chat room
2017-05-02 06:20:54 PM valei5 enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:20:55 PM courtneyr2009 that was my other idea
2017-05-02 06:20:57 PM aleda i love the prom we actually will have ours closer to the end of july so we can have dancing on the patio also
2017-05-02 06:20:58 PM kbertocci We plan on having a prom, but are struggling with gathering enough dresses. I am going to talk to goodwill and salvation army about maybe a donation or surplus deal after prom this year
2017-05-02 06:20:58 PM courtneyr2009 a prom
2017-05-02 06:20:59 PM jessicag87 yeah for cinco de mayo im having a band that plays nothing but aztec music they charge me$ 75 per hour
2017-05-02 06:21:05 PM 8800971 YES ASJODIN GOOD IDEA
2017-05-02 06:21:08 PM lauriec WE're having a prom fashion show. The local high school kids are coming
2017-05-02 06:21:08 PM patfuller pricillad we have to have concents signed also. Who get those signed in your facility? My marker puts the concent forms in my mailbox after she gets them signed.
2017-05-02 06:21:09 PM ashley04 My favorite wasa month long Amazing Race theme and they loved it. If they came to certain activities they either got a charm for their bracelet of key chain
2017-05-02 06:21:10 PM tacarra0 Thursday we will be having our Family Council Meeting. I sure hope we have alot of family members to attend. At this one we having a Pre-Mothers Day Social as well
2017-05-02 06:21:10 PM priscillad we have a red hat club that comes out monthly and the women love it
2017-05-02 06:21:14 PM mariauv jessica how beautiful
2017-05-02 06:21:18 PM maryjane1 kathy, once we are finished with our course, are there any chats that we all can stay in touch to share ideas?
2017-05-02 06:21:19 PM ashleyann1902 We do "unofficial" red hat lunches with little sandwiches and salads from safeway and our ladies LOOOVEEE them. Our male residents are jealous lol!
2017-05-02 06:21:21 PM asjodin We don't do anything for prom....in the future I want to include the schools to come in for a pre grand march
2017-05-02 06:21:23 PM kathyhughes Courtney if you invite another facility to enjoy the ice cream then it would be an inter facility event
2017-05-02 06:21:23 PM jessicag87 thanks mariauv
2017-05-02 06:21:25 PM gmhalpin enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:21:29 PM amberrwetherill The staff and residents have been talking about a prom. SOmething we have put as an idea for the future.
2017-05-02 06:21:33 PM melodyh Music from the residets time frame punch finger foods and crown a king and queen.
2017-05-02 06:21:34 PM priscillad they were inducted into the Red Hat Club...actual members
2017-05-02 06:21:37 PM andreapeleg We did the guess who game with our manager's baby pictures. the resdients loves it. We are a really large facilty with over 500 residents, 325 staff so we just did it with our management staff about 16 participated.
2017-05-02 06:21:38 PM ericasouter We have live entertainment come in and we have the residetns and staff vote ahead of time for prom king and queen
2017-05-02 06:21:39 PM courtneyr2009 thank you
2017-05-02 06:21:42 PM jessicag87 im dressing up as indian girl
2017-05-02 06:21:43 PM shereedhalvorson We had all the prom stroller come through and then we had a fine dining event for our residents. They all got make up done and hair done. They all looked awesome!
2017-05-02 06:21:45 PM marciatrimiew red hatters....need to find one in my area for a social
2017-05-02 06:21:46 PM asjodin maryjane try activityconnection.com or activity directors online blog
2017-05-02 06:21:47 PM 8800971 I AM TRYING TO HAVE STUDENTS MODEL THEIR PROM OUTFITS NOT DOING SO WELL
2017-05-02 06:21:50 PM amberrwetherill Another idea is little gatherings between our facility and another facility
2017-05-02 06:21:55 PM yogini we have done fashion parade for senior with music.
2017-05-02 06:22:02 PM 8800971 LOVE ACTIVITY CONNECTION
2017-05-02 06:22:02 PM jessicag87 with all the mexican colors since im half mexican
2017-05-02 06:22:04 PM maryjane1 thank you as
2017-05-02 06:22:05 PM jessicag87 lol
2017-05-02 06:22:11 PM asjodin why is it not doing well? No participants?
2017-05-02 06:22:11 PM matthewc Does anyone have any idea for a morning treat/drink for the weekend of the kentucky derby? Normally we have coffee hour saturday morning, so wanted to incorporate a treat too.
2017-05-02 06:22:16 PM progers111781 brownielocks.com
2017-05-02 06:22:20 PM aleda our school had a play last week and now the residents get to have a cast party while they watch a recorded of the play
2017-05-02 06:22:23 PM sara1 the prom idea is so cute!!
2017-05-02 06:22:26 PM courtneyr2009 cucumber sandwitchs
2017-05-02 06:22:33 PM 1040417 yes have a horse race resident will pick winner horse got miniature plastic horse as centerpices on wine glass painted silver is this years color gold is too expensive will have food and drinks
2017-05-02 06:22:35 PM aleda The kids are all coming in their costumes
2017-05-02 06:22:39 PM cindymay For my interfacility activity-I invited our neighbor faciltiy to a Good Friends, Good neighbor Bingo
2017-05-02 06:22:42 PM ashleyann1902 The facility I am doing my inter facility event with has a very small budget, so we are going to split an entertainer.
2017-05-02 06:22:43 PM ashley04 We have a locl college that comes and does a big activity with our residents for everysemester
2017-05-02 06:22:47 PM melodyh The high school stundents help with prom. This is my first one. I'm excited about it
2017-05-02 06:22:47 PM aleda we are going to have the kids and tons of treats
2017-05-02 06:22:49 PM mblackstone10 these are all great ideas. I'm loving it
2017-05-02 06:22:49 PM marciatrimiew Remember is you have the movie "Fools Rush In" it is excellent for Cinco de Mayo...
2017-05-02 06:22:50 PM ashley04 local
2017-05-02 06:22:52 PM kbertocci Never thought about doing a Kentucky Derby. When does everyone have that planned for?
2017-05-02 06:22:59 PM gmhalpin left the chat room
2017-05-02 06:22:59 PM gmhalpin enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:23:05 PM mblackstone10 melody what month are you doing prom
2017-05-02 06:23:06 PM valei5 Next week my department is hosting a Special Mother's Day High Tea for all the ladies at the facility.
2017-05-02 06:23:08 PM ericasouter left the chat room
2017-05-02 06:23:09 PM ericasouter enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:23:16 PM jessicag87 :P
2017-05-02 06:23:22 PM mariauv we have a prom scheduled for this month
2017-05-02 06:23:23 PM melodyh This month on the 26th
2017-05-02 06:23:24 PM ericasouter They would be good
2017-05-02 06:23:24 PM cindys May 6th is the Kentucky Derby..they race at 6:4 p.m.
2017-05-02 06:23:28 PM 8800971 IT IS ON A SATURDAY
2017-05-02 06:23:36 PM 1040417 yes
2017-05-02 06:23:39 PM darleensunter Matthew flavor up the coffee, mint, choc, yum
2017-05-02 06:23:39 PM cindys 6:24...or something like that
2017-05-02 06:23:41 PM kbertocci Thanks cindys!
2017-05-02 06:23:43 PM aleda The kids are even planning on doing scenes to show the residents after they watch the recorded version
2017-05-02 06:23:45 PM 8800971 TOO MUCH TO DO THIS MAY BUT DOING HORSE RACES
2017-05-02 06:23:49 PM lauriec Call your local high school and ask if the students have to complete a volunteer hours in order to graduate. If so, give the guidence office your information. Students will show up for you fashion show
2017-05-02 06:23:52 PM patfuller gardening with the residents that have that interest Kathy. I have one guy who has started his annual pepper and tomatoe garden in the back of the facility in a huge flower planter.
2017-05-02 06:23:54 PM asjodin great job aleda
2017-05-02 06:23:55 PM ashley04 We are getting more residents that like all kinds of sports
2017-05-02 06:23:59 PM matthewc thank you darleen! good idea
2017-05-02 06:24:07 PM aleda Its going to be a blast
2017-05-02 06:24:11 PM dlunaaa95 left the chat room
2017-05-02 06:24:11 PM aprilgfoster we do horeracing as an activity
2017-05-02 06:24:16 PM joanne44 Our school does they need 10 community service hours a year for all 4 years
2017-05-02 06:24:18 PM aleda the drama kids are so good with the rs
2017-05-02 06:24:19 PM cindymay Anyone here a part of HCAM
2017-05-02 06:24:24 PM kbertocci We have a "work study" group that are regular volunteers at our facility. They come on Tuesdays and Thursdays
2017-05-02 06:24:25 PM andreapeleg fools rush in thanks...adding it to my netflix right now. We put on a mvoie every night on our in house channel
2017-05-02 06:24:25 PM courtneyr2009 whats HCAM
2017-05-02 06:24:27 PM jessicag87 (F)
2017-05-02 06:24:28 PM matthewc we do horseracing as an activity as well.
2017-05-02 06:24:34 PM 8800971 MAYBE I CAN GET MY SATURDAY STAFF TO SERVE MINT JULIPS
2017-05-02 06:24:36 PM kbertocci We also do horceracing
2017-05-02 06:24:37 PM aleda we almost got to go watch in person but the plans fell through so they will come to us
2017-05-02 06:24:39 PM cindymay Healthcare association of Michigan
2017-05-02 06:24:42 PM kbertocci horse*
2017-05-02 06:24:44 PM april2 horse racing is a activity for us too
2017-05-02 06:24:46 PM monac horseracing is great activity
2017-05-02 06:24:48 PM gmhalpin I bought some floppy hats & fabric glue at the dollar store and the residents are going to decorate them on Saturday for the derby
2017-05-02 06:24:49 PM asjodin anyone every do bubbleology for an activity? Someone mentioned this activity during our MNSWAP meeting
2017-05-02 06:24:50 PM 8800971 HUMAN HORSE RACES ARE FUN TOO
2017-05-02 06:24:51 PM sara1 great ideas!
2017-05-02 06:25:00 PM melodyh The high school kids dress up and come and fix the ladys up with hair and make up. i like the derby ideas though
2017-05-02 06:25:00 PM aprilgfoster Large Barbie Horses attached to PVC pipe
2017-05-02 06:25:06 PM monac what is bubbleology?
2017-05-02 06:25:07 PM mblackstone10 what is bubbleology?
2017-05-02 06:25:11 PM april2 no I havent try that one as
2017-05-02 06:25:14 PM lauriec /
2017-05-02 06:25:19 PM melodyh thats great april
2017-05-02 06:25:27 PM asjodin the study of bubbles....learning experiences
2017-05-02 06:25:30 PM 1040417 my resident enjoy it when we go all out, i enjoy seeing there faces when they enter the room or after the comment on how nice the event was
2017-05-02 06:25:31 PM mellisa0626 enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:25:32 PM jrothermel85 yesterday a bunch of residents by accident wore shades of purple. I am thinking of having color cordinated days. What you all think?
2017-05-02 06:25:38 PM ericasouter Do any of you have snoozlein rooms?
2017-05-02 06:25:39 PM kbertocci We use bubbles for sensory
2017-05-02 06:25:42 PM mariauv interesting how does it work
2017-05-02 06:25:57 PM gmhalpin what do you do with the bubbles?
2017-05-02 06:25:58 PM matthewc i love the idea of using bubble for sensory
2017-05-02 06:25:59 PM melodyh color days love it
2017-05-02 06:25:59 PM april2 yes how does it work
2017-05-02 06:26:01 PM marciatrimiew jrothermel85...great idea
2017-05-02 06:26:04 PM tacarra0 Do anyone have an ideas activitie wise for dementia residents. Its hard to keep the residents engaged in activities for more than 10 mins.
2017-05-02 06:26:08 PM valarie17 sounds great
2017-05-02 06:26:09 PM mblackstone10 color coordinated days would be great for spirit week
2017-05-02 06:26:12 PM aprilgfoster looks like real horses moving down the track and they roll 2 dice, one for which horse movie and the other is how far they move down the track.
2017-05-02 06:26:14 PM 8800971 FUN JROTHERM185
2017-05-02 06:26:17 PM christinadepolo had color coord days, staff and residents participated, also had sports day wear team shirts, caps
2017-05-02 06:26:17 PM aleda we have a bubble machine that we use out on the patio in the summer the dogs chase the bubbles and everyone laughs
2017-05-02 06:26:22 PM ashley04 we cordinate colors around holidays and special organizations and they love it
2017-05-02 06:26:23 PM lauriec Pudding art
2017-05-02 06:26:25 PM patfuller progers111781 progers111781 I can relate to your stress level at this point. I was also put in this postion and I have no experience but It's gegetting easier as time goes by. I hope you have a good support system in your facility.
2017-05-02 06:26:32 PM beckysalaz thats why you will do one on one activities
2017-05-02 06:26:33 PM maryjane1 jroth, we have them on cook out day, for staff and residents, its fun, everybody enjoys it
2017-05-02 06:26:34 PM asjodin I am not sure I got the email of the individual that had that as an activity and I am going to email her more
2017-05-02 06:26:35 PM joanne44 sports day and color cordination day is good
2017-05-02 06:26:38 PM melodyh how about the bubbles ! that sounds fun
2017-05-02 06:26:40 PM lauriec scented play do
2017-05-02 06:26:41 PM kbertocci Bubbles can be used for oral motor in blowing, if they are scented that involves smell -- they can tell you what they smell, and also touch in having them reach up and pop the bubbles. They love it
2017-05-02 06:26:49 PM ashley04 I like the bubble day too
2017-05-02 06:26:57 PM criseldasaenz enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:26:58 PM mellisa0626 if you put food coloring in bubbles and blow on white paper it makes a great design and picture if you have more than a few colors it comkes out nice after it pops on paper
2017-05-02 06:26:59 PM jrothermel85 thanks guys
2017-05-02 06:27:01 PM andreapeleg Yes we do random dress up theme days. Staff and reisdients love it. October we do pink for breast cancer, green st pattys day. football kick off jersey day
2017-05-02 06:27:03 PM kbertocci We have a few residents with MR who reach for everything. Bubbles are a great thing to have them reach for as they can't be broken
2017-05-02 06:27:10 PM ashley04 I love doing science experiments with them
2017-05-02 06:27:13 PM jeant I'm getting some bubbles!
2017-05-02 06:27:14 PM monac make your own playdough out of koolaid
2017-05-02 06:27:16 PM melodyh awsome idea derby and bubbles
2017-05-02 06:27:16 PM priscillad Taccarra...folding towels, blocks, music instruments, triangles
2017-05-02 06:27:18 PM asjodin We have used bubbles for sensory also....even had one resident blow the bubble and she smiled it was great
2017-05-02 06:27:19 PM aprilgfoster kind of like a spirit day?
2017-05-02 06:27:25 PM 1040417 ok i could do bubble day
2017-05-02 06:27:29 PM tacarra0 I will indeed try the bubbles
2017-05-02 06:27:41 PM melodyh me too! bubbles!!!
2017-05-02 06:27:46 PM amberparker enter the chat room
2017-05-02 06:27:48 PM criseldasaenz Sorry I am late. I had a hard time logging in.
2017-05-02 06:27:52 PM asjodin who doesn't like bubbles right?!
2017-05-02 06:27:52 PM gmhalpin I have very low functioning residents as well, and I'm also new to the position. I'm slowly getting it . . .
2017-05-02 06:27:53 PM maryjane1 bubble are addictive
2017-05-02 06:27:54 PM priscillad activity board...such pinterest...awesome ideas
2017-05-02 06:27:55 PM lauriec Im trying the bubbles
2017-05-02 06:27:56 PM aprilgfoster This month for art, we are making Ocean's sensory Bottels
2017-05-02 06:27:57 PM matthewc welcome crisel
2017-05-02 06:28:04 PM afranco i'm going to try bubbles too
2017-05-02 06:28:06 PM courtneyr2009 we do activites such as ball toss with my residents with dementia and they ejoy it for more than 10 minutes I think its about finding what interest those residents do you have social histories? one of my residents is very aggitated and only calms down when listening to her favorite singer and the song "Cant Help Falling In love with you"
2017-05-02 06:28:06 PM priscillad search, i meant
2017-05-02 06:28:07 PM melodyh I was late too hello welcome
2017-05-02 06:28:10 PM asjodin I love the sensory bottles
2017-05-02 06:28:13 PM joanne44 bubbles sound like fun
2017-05-02 06:28:18 PM kbertocci There are bubble machines at WalMart inexpensive. They blow hundreds at once. Everyone seems to love it in sensory group. Saves from having to continue to dip the wand
2017-05-02 06:28:21 PM april2 use olfactory for your dementa residents ,such as the senses you can use a potatoe, banana, onion. and make it fun.. they love that
2017-05-02 06:28:21 PM 8800971 I RECENTLY HID ITEMS IN GRASS THEY LOVED LOOKING FOR ITEMS
2017-05-02 06:28:23 PM mellisa0626 put food coloring in bubbles and blow with white paper they will love it
2017-05-02 06:28:26 PM courtneyr2009 that song puts her at ease almost every time
2017-05-02 06:28:41 PM ashley04 We had a cruise week and one activity I had to learn and teach them how to make towel animals
2017-05-02 06:28:48 PM maryjane1 kathy what was the pintrest sight that we had to look up a while back?
2017-05-02 06:28:52 PM aprilgfoster i like the hide and seek
2017-05-02 06:28:52 PM marciatrimiew april2 what is olfactory?
2017-05-02 06:28:54 PM ashley04 i loved it
2017-05-02 06:28:56 PM 8800971 YOU CAN HIDE THINGS IN RICE THEY REALLY DO RESPOND
2017-05-02 06:29:01 PM lauriec I made ocean sensory bottles for our low functioning residents and ones with behaviors. They loved them!
2017-05-02 06:29:04 PM tacarra0 Thanks for all the ideas
2017-05-02 06:29:05 PM april2 past the pickle is like a hot potatoes game but it plays music as it being passed around
2017-05-02 06:29:10 PM yogini we will try bubbles .
2017-05-02 06:29:10 PM ericasouter Objects in sand would be good too
2017-05-02 06:29:19 PM kathyhughes Yes there are several Pinterest Boards that have great ideas
2017-05-02 06:29:23 PM aleda i have a game hide things in rice and have them blind folded and they guess the things they feel
2017-05-02 06:29:27 PM 8800971 YUP
2017-05-02 06:29:29 PM melodyh yes the rice works and u can use fruit
2017-05-02 06:29:33 PM kathyhughes NCCAP has an awesome bunch of Boards
2017-05-02 06:29:35 PM ashley04 My residents love finding things in the sand
2017-05-02 06:29:35 PM lauriec Love Pinterest
2017-05-02 06:29:40 PM asjodin paperclips in rice are hard to find!
2017-05-02 06:29:47 PM 8800971 OR SMELL
2017-05-02 06:29:53 PM courtneyr2009 actitvity connection is what we use at my community
2017-05-02 06:29:57 PM courtneyr2009 and its a life saver
2017-05-02 06:29:59 PM andreapeleg Someone before asked about professional activity associations. I'm in Florida and my state association is having a conference in july and is offering 18 CEU's. if anyone is in FL let me know and I get you the info.
2017-05-02 06:30:01 PM cindymay we use poker chips in popcorn seeds
2017-05-02 06:30:02 PM asjodin Love activity connection!
2017-05-02 06:30:03 PM priscillad Yes, kathy. thanks for sharing those sights. im utilizing alot of their ideas
2017-05-02 06:30:09 PM ericasouter Smelling jars would be good too
2017-05-02 06:30:10 PM priscillad sites
2017-05-02 06:30:14 PM aleda we started making popcycles awhile back and having that help with sensory
2017-05-02 06:30:19 PM joanne44 smelling jars are good
2017-05-02 06:30:20 PM gmhalpin I think my residents would be scared if we blindfolded them. I have one resident that eats EVERYTHING!! We can't put centerpieces on the tables

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