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2017-05-09 06:30:58 PM preinhardt we have so many bingos! dice bingo music bingo keno bingo tons of variations it keeps things interesting and makes them look forward to getting more points for our general store
2017-05-09 06:31:02 PM elaundress what is sequence
2017-05-09 06:31:03 PM sherralcawthon I have a color parachute! LOVE that thing!
2017-05-09 06:31:03 PM ericasouter my residents like playing noodle hockey and balloon tennis
2017-05-09 06:31:04 PM elvira06 whats seques
2017-05-09 06:31:04 PM nikiawyche it like bingo you have to match cards on a large board to get 5 in a row
2017-05-09 06:31:10 PM kbertocci Ours love pokeeno. It is bingo with playing cards. You flip up a card and match it to their bingo cards. A playing card replaces where a number would be.
2017-05-09 06:31:15 PM sherralcawthon The secured unit we have loves it the most.
2017-05-09 06:31:16 PM care3 we do the wii also fish, are you smarter than a 5th grader
2017-05-09 06:31:24 PM jill06 pokenos a hit where i am too
2017-05-09 06:31:24 PM loriann SO DO WE!
2017-05-09 06:31:27 PM melodyh i love mine too
2017-05-09 06:31:27 PM cindymay On Friday during nursing home week, we are having COSMIC BINGO that is open to the publicBlack lights and loud music-not your Grandma's bingo!
2017-05-09 06:31:29 PM kathyhughes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequence_(game)
2017-05-09 06:31:34 PM loriann :D
2017-05-09 06:31:34 PM courtneyr2009 family feud is great
2017-05-09 06:31:37 PM sherralcawthon Has any of yall heard of bingo domino?
2017-05-09 06:31:37 PM elvira06 Wii is great
2017-05-09 06:31:41 PM tajk333 cosmic bingo sounds like fun!!
2017-05-09 06:31:42 PM jammydelbosque Ooo are you smarter than a 5th grader? sounds lie a great idea!!
2017-05-09 06:31:43 PM kbertocci COSMIC BINGO SOUNDS AWESOME!
2017-05-09 06:31:48 PM preinhardt Our resident like having noodle balloon excersie it is thier favortie, it is very demanding for us assistants though you get a nice work out
2017-05-09 06:31:50 PM nikiawyche myno what is bingo domino
2017-05-09 06:31:55 PM aprilgfoster i cant wait till June, we are doing Pond Fishing with old school Stick fishing poles
2017-05-09 06:32:02 PM jacquelinememenza What do you do for the noodle balloon exercise
2017-05-09 06:32:03 PM elaundress No what is bingo domino
2017-05-09 06:32:08 PM kgaiennie Blokus is a good one, its like tetris
2017-05-09 06:32:10 PM care3 hit it
2017-05-09 06:32:13 PM melodyh sounds fun april
2017-05-09 06:32:15 PM elvira06 We just started palying the price is right
2017-05-09 06:32:24 PM marias wii bowling is good for there body and hands even they are in there wheelchair
2017-05-09 06:32:33 PM kbertocci We do noodle ball. Use pool noodles and hit a balloon in the air. Sensory groups love it, along with everyone else for physical activity.
2017-05-09 06:32:37 PM sherralcawthon preinhardt... I call it noodle baseball at our place. But it is their favorite exercise! They won't even let me try something else
2017-05-09 06:32:39 PM courtneyr2009 hand eye coordination
2017-05-09 06:32:44 PM nikiawyche I do noodle exercise also every monday my residents love it and they we do golf with the noodles right after it
2017-05-09 06:32:45 PM traciewiggins110770 I brought water guns & wind up boats in a tub of water for the hot days. They loved it, but I went home soaked
2017-05-09 06:32:47 PM jeant We play Wii Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy
2017-05-09 06:32:47 PM aleda we do fishing casting practise, and have magnetic fishing anf for outings we take real fishing
2017-05-09 06:32:48 PM ericasouter I pass out pool noodles and we pass the ball back and forth with the noodles. and with the balloons we use rackets to hit it back and forth
2017-05-09 06:32:49 PM melodyh I want to do a fishing activity for june just dont know how?
2017-05-09 06:32:50 PM aprilgfoster As funny as this sounds!! Hoe do you play The Price Is Right with residents
2017-05-09 06:32:50 PM elvira06 Noodle vollyball is fun
2017-05-09 06:32:56 PM kbertocci We cut the pool noodles in half so that they arent as long and can be controlled.
2017-05-09 06:33:02 PM tajk333 what are the simplest wii games to play?
2017-05-09 06:33:04 PM nikiawyche there is fishing on the wii
2017-05-09 06:33:13 PM sherralcawthon I would love to take my guys on a fishing trip for Father's day...
2017-05-09 06:33:15 PM jill06 bowling on the wii
2017-05-09 06:33:18 PM nikiawyche wheel of fortune and make a deal
2017-05-09 06:33:19 PM aleda we just got a new wii because the other was stollen sadly
2017-05-09 06:33:22 PM melodyh i want a wii
2017-05-09 06:33:22 PM preinhardt For noodle balloon we sit the residents in a cirlce and each resident get half of a pool noodle. We fill the room with ballons and play upbeat music. they use the noodles to hit the balloons. They have so much fun!! they laugh and say how much they enjoy it every single time
2017-05-09 06:33:27 PM cindymay the residents love water gun fights, water baloon fights and wet t-shirt contest (not what you think)
2017-05-09 06:33:28 PM joanne44 I just found huge flyswatters at the Christmas tree shop and we are going to hit balloons back and fourth with them
2017-05-09 06:33:31 PM kbertocci mel- Is there a sportsman's club in your area? That's who does ours. They supply everything and their members assist the residents.
2017-05-09 06:33:33 PM care3 yes there is fishing on the wii
2017-05-09 06:33:34 PM bcramer kbertocci: I made large print flash cards with the bingo numbers on them. It has worked wonders for the hard of hearing and everyone else
2017-05-09 06:33:36 PM jill06 wii are cheap bc theyre older
2017-05-09 06:33:36 PM progers111781 there fishing games on pinterest melody
2017-05-09 06:33:37 PM nikiawyche the wii are really reasonable now
2017-05-09 06:33:53 PM taras enter the chat room
2017-05-09 06:33:54 PM kgaiennie I got 2 for $100 at game stop
2017-05-09 06:33:56 PM marias yes
2017-05-09 06:33:58 PM maryjane1 We just had a wii donated
2017-05-09 06:34:03 PM jammydelbosque Wii sounds like a great idea as well. I should take that into consideration!!
2017-05-09 06:34:06 PM courtneyr2009 wii for 100?
2017-05-09 06:34:08 PM jeant I will check out the Wii fishing game . . .
2017-05-09 06:34:08 PM courtneyr2009 wowza
2017-05-09 06:34:08 PM sherralcawthon OH!!!! I have also set up a car show for June. Get with local Classic Car Clubs, and they actually enjoy it. Got a few volunteers to dress up as pin up girls, and vendors to donate trophies. The residents will be voting on the winners
2017-05-09 06:34:09 PM amberparker I dont know how user friendly it wqould be though.
2017-05-09 06:34:19 PM melodyh Im going to check into that thanks guys
2017-05-09 06:34:19 PM marilumolina anybody has netflix ?
2017-05-09 06:34:20 PM kathyhughes I would let the families know what you are looking for they might donate
2017-05-09 06:34:20 PM loriann Wow we just had a laptop donated
2017-05-09 06:34:23 PM mblackstone10 do you have any parks close for fishing?
2017-05-09 06:34:23 PM courtneyr2009 we do
2017-05-09 06:34:25 PM aleda we do
2017-05-09 06:34:28 PM courtneyr2009 its great
2017-05-09 06:34:30 PM elvira06 We do pretty nails and movie matniee same time
2017-05-09 06:34:30 PM taras Ugh. I am late! Sorry---time got away.
2017-05-09 06:34:31 PM maryjane1 yes we have netflix
2017-05-09 06:34:31 PM elaundress Has any one ever attend a local Activities association meeting? trying to find one to go to in Syracuse NY.
2017-05-09 06:34:32 PM jill06 a laptop whoa
2017-05-09 06:34:32 PM amberparker we use netflix dvd
2017-05-09 06:34:33 PM kgaiennie it was the old generation and used but hey, works great for me
2017-05-09 06:34:35 PM courtneyr2009 they love planet earth
2017-05-09 06:34:36 PM melodyh no parks
2017-05-09 06:34:38 PM nikiawyche i love the car show idea and the girls dressing up would be a big hit
2017-05-09 06:34:38 PM siadufour I used to have residents who loved wii bowling but the current residents I have aren't interested so I haven't been able to use my wii at all recently
2017-05-09 06:34:38 PM kbertocci bcramer- I did the same :) We also put ours up on a large tv and have a volunteer type them in. We connect through the HTMI cord. It's been so successful.
2017-05-09 06:34:40 PM progers111781 yes we have netflix
2017-05-09 06:34:44 PM jeant I got Netflix at home to order DVDs for the residents
2017-05-09 06:34:52 PM kathyhughes There isn't one in Syracuse sorry
2017-05-09 06:34:58 PM care3 that be awesome our residents would love to vote on classic cars to. i bet its a big hit for the men
2017-05-09 06:34:58 PM preinhardt in michigan our dnr gives like a facility fishing license and they are free
2017-05-09 06:34:59 PM kathyhughes There is one in Utica
2017-05-09 06:35:01 PM marilumolina how that work for you? trying to get it going but i need some input
2017-05-09 06:35:04 PM andreapeleg We use netflix. And stream through Amazon prime
2017-05-09 06:35:06 PM courtneyr2009 streaming is so much more convienent
2017-05-09 06:35:08 PM progers111781 and i bring my fire stick to work and play crossy roads with them
2017-05-09 06:35:12 PM nikiawyche I found that my residents became upset with the bowling on the wii
2017-05-09 06:35:14 PM mblackstone10 what if you got like a projecting lamp to projected fish or something and did a sensory activitity with different "water sounds"
2017-05-09 06:35:19 PM courtneyr2009 there is no risk of loosing the DVDS
2017-05-09 06:35:24 PM courtneyr2009 or having them get legs
2017-05-09 06:35:29 PM preinhardt They are good for all residetns and staff that accompany on the trip
2017-05-09 06:35:35 PM alennon we use a fire stick all of the time
2017-05-09 06:35:35 PM kathyhughes You can contact the Presbyterian home in Utica ask for Jane the activities director
2017-05-09 06:35:39 PM jacquelinememenza Yes I thought the same thing for sensory activities mblackstone10!
2017-05-09 06:35:43 PM jeant I keep a watch on the DVDs!
2017-05-09 06:35:48 PM kathyhughes she will let you know when their next meeting is
2017-05-09 06:35:52 PM aleda streaming is better you dont have to worry bout actual dvd getting misplaced
2017-05-09 06:36:08 PM sherralcawthon very interested in the water guns and wet tshirt (not what you think) idea...
2017-05-09 06:36:10 PM elvira06 We got the big bowling pins on S&S prime free
2017-05-09 06:36:10 PM nikiawyche Kathy do you know of any meeting in Philadelphia or a contact person
2017-05-09 06:36:10 PM courtneyr2009 we use youtube alot
2017-05-09 06:36:17 PM courtneyr2009 ive said it before
2017-05-09 06:36:17 PM kbertocci I have my first activity directors meeting with other facilities next wednesday. I am excited for it
2017-05-09 06:36:18 PM kgaiennie Streaming is great when the internet connection can be trusted, not always the case
2017-05-09 06:36:22 PM courtneyr2009 but rick steves
2017-05-09 06:36:22 PM elaundress Thank you Kathy.
2017-05-09 06:36:23 PM taras I wished we had a dvd player. There are tvs w/cable channels in the rooms and living rooms.....
2017-05-09 06:36:26 PM marilumolina ok go you get the account wit the facaility or you using your personal?
2017-05-09 06:36:29 PM aprilgfoster I just set up a Netfkix acc for our facility, they can use at any time in the tv area
2017-05-09 06:36:33 PM courtneyr2009 is amazing travel guide
2017-05-09 06:36:40 PM care3 yes netflix
2017-05-09 06:36:41 PM jeant left the chat room
2017-05-09 06:36:42 PM aleda get a portable dvd player
2017-05-09 06:36:42 PM justinel My residents didn't like the bowling Wii either.
2017-05-09 06:36:42 PM courtneyr2009 facality
2017-05-09 06:36:43 PM melodyh utube yes I use it for dance therapy too
2017-05-09 06:36:48 PM loriann We love that
2017-05-09 06:36:53 PM kathyhughes Nikia you can google PAPA activities association and they have local associtations listed for PA
2017-05-09 06:36:54 PM marilumolina with the facility's name or
2017-05-09 06:36:55 PM jessicag87 so mothers day celebration guys what day are yah making it
2017-05-09 06:36:55 PM nikiawyche we do a musical memory program residents bring their favorite singer or song down and we play it and the whole room sings it
2017-05-09 06:36:56 PM dominiquesow yes you tube is the best and netflex
2017-05-09 06:36:57 PM kbertocci taras- you can get an HTMI cord and hook from the laptop to the tv for DVDs
2017-05-09 06:36:57 PM loriann Netflix
2017-05-09 06:37:00 PM auazuibke0114 nice ideas
2017-05-09 06:37:08 PM care3 we have a smart tv
2017-05-09 06:37:09 PM jammydelbosque May 14th
2017-05-09 06:37:11 PM andreapeleg Netflix company pays for. Amazon Prime is my personal
2017-05-09 06:37:12 PM jessicag87 im doing it this friday the 12
2017-05-09 06:37:13 PM courtneyr2009 we do too
2017-05-09 06:37:20 PM ericasouter We have netflix too
2017-05-09 06:37:21 PM preinhardt we do that with our ipad, we hook it to the smart tv it is a big help
2017-05-09 06:37:22 PM patfuller melodyh my residents don't really like the parachute game they complain that it hurts their shoulders to much. I'm looking for some other type of games that they may enjou that is fast paced. Any ideas
2017-05-09 06:37:23 PM nikiawyche Thanks Kathy
2017-05-09 06:37:23 PM care3 comes in so handy
2017-05-09 06:37:27 PM joanne44 Kathy did you get my email today about grading? Joanne Fortier MEPAP1- own pace
2017-05-09 06:37:27 PM cindymay I planned a Seniior Social Get Together with 15 other nursing home in our area-we are meeting at our local casino in the convention center for a banquet dinner, band music and gambling
2017-05-09 06:37:27 PM kbertocci jessica- we're doing ours Saturday. tea and assorted pies
2017-05-09 06:37:29 PM marias me too utube is cool like animal comedy they love it
2017-05-09 06:37:32 PM jacquelinememenza We are doing a Mothers day tea on sunday
2017-05-09 06:37:33 PM taras That is a good idea! I bring my laptop and we play name that tune off of youtube or itunes....
2017-05-09 06:37:35 PM jammydelbosque Theyre also having a mothers day celebration on May 10th for the mexican celebration
2017-05-09 06:37:39 PM aleda nice cindy
2017-05-09 06:37:42 PM jessicag87 nice kbertocci
2017-05-09 06:37:43 PM care3 we do charlie chaplin and popcorn some times to
2017-05-09 06:37:45 PM jill06 thats a nice idea for the ladies
2017-05-09 06:37:48 PM ericasouter we have a social every week
2017-05-09 06:37:51 PM justinel We do manicures twice a week and movie and puffcorn night on fridays. They really like that.
2017-05-09 06:37:57 PM courtneyr2009 we have live music on sundays
2017-05-09 06:38:04 PM kathyhughes Joanne I will check in the AM busy day today
2017-05-09 06:38:05 PM jessicag87 im having a brunch with a serenate with mariachis
2017-05-09 06:38:06 PM melodyh do you do the bean bag bowl patfuller
2017-05-09 06:38:07 PM taras I have a resident that is a fall risk but loves music. So, we have discovered that playing music keeps him seated!!!
2017-05-09 06:38:10 PM mblackstone10 so how does your social differ every week?
2017-05-09 06:38:11 PM care3 manicures every monday
2017-05-09 06:38:11 PM joanne44 not a problem, thank you
2017-05-09 06:38:12 PM preinhardt we are thinking of starting an activity called google it where we hook up the ipad or laptop to the tv and google anything they want to know about. A coworker did it in a different facitliy and it was a big hit
2017-05-09 06:38:14 PM marilumolina tokay thank you
2017-05-09 06:38:18 PM jill06 they love movies and popcorn'
2017-05-09 06:38:18 PM courtneyr2009 musical generations every friday
2017-05-09 06:38:19 PM melodyh ring toss pat?
2017-05-09 06:38:19 PM elaundress We have live music every Friday.
2017-05-09 06:38:19 PM jessicag87 since i have alot of latino ladies
2017-05-09 06:38:22 PM nikiawyche do you have dvs of Charlie chaplin
2017-05-09 06:38:28 PM cindymay i like the google it idea
2017-05-09 06:38:30 PM marilumolina I wish i have the budget for a mariachi
2017-05-09 06:38:32 PM elvira06 I like the tea thing i am going to use that one
2017-05-09 06:38:39 PM kbertocci I love the google idea!
2017-05-09 06:38:49 PM marias my night activities evey monday is dime bingo
2017-05-09 06:38:50 PM melodyh high tea is great
2017-05-09 06:38:53 PM marilumolina we are having a mothers day tea on saturday
2017-05-09 06:38:54 PM kbertocci Our residents are so curious and don't really understand the internet too well
2017-05-09 06:38:57 PM aleda how do you balance your activity programs to meet all levels
2017-05-09 06:38:59 PM justinel We are doing tye dye pillow cases on friday. Does anyone have a different idea of something cheaper to use instead of pillowcases? I have 16 residents on my wing. Shirts and the tye dye would be too expensive.
2017-05-09 06:39:02 PM care3 we do but netflix has charlie chaplin thats what we use the most
2017-05-09 06:39:03 PM melodyh mines on friday
2017-05-09 06:39:08 PM patfuller thanks thats is a good one melodyh
2017-05-09 06:39:20 PM kbertocci Buy a large spool of fabric and make scarves
2017-05-09 06:39:20 PM elaundress Some of our residents have ipods
2017-05-09 06:39:20 PM nikiawyche that a great question aleda
2017-05-09 06:39:23 PM tajk333 preinhardt that sounds like a great idea! i know they sometimes do that with google maps. looking at places where they used to live or would like to travel
2017-05-09 06:39:32 PM taras Mother's Day: my AD and our marketing director are inn the Mary kay biz....they're doing free mom & me makeovers/hairdos for a free photo shoot on Saturday. We called it mom in me so the sons wouldn't feel left out.
2017-05-09 06:39:33 PM nikiawyche it's hard I have worked in act for 16 yrs
2017-05-09 06:39:37 PM kbertocci justinel- replied to you above
2017-05-09 06:39:40 PM melodyh bean bags with 4 big bows give them points for candy. pat
2017-05-09 06:39:41 PM marilumolina What time works better for you the tea party?
2017-05-09 06:39:48 PM alennon many of our residents have smart phones or ipands
2017-05-09 06:39:48 PM melodyh bowls.
2017-05-09 06:39:49 PM jacquelinememenza Do you guys have some activities for low functioning dementia patients with agitation?
2017-05-09 06:39:52 PM courtneyr2009 1:00
2017-05-09 06:39:56 PM nikiawyche We are have in the pass had a mother's day bingo
2017-05-09 06:40:02 PM courtneyr2009 folding
2017-05-09 06:40:03 PM mblackstone10 meditation
2017-05-09 06:40:04 PM courtneyr2009 sorting
2017-05-09 06:40:06 PM jacquelinememenza Very hard to monitor them and moniter activities for them
2017-05-09 06:40:06 PM aleda music and sing along
2017-05-09 06:40:07 PM mblackstone10 quiet room
2017-05-09 06:40:09 PM elvira06 Well i have 2 assiants that help be with in room and
2017-05-09 06:40:12 PM care3 we having traveling every weds we go different places in america and learn about them and count our miles
2017-05-09 06:40:19 PM preinhardt we do musical orchestra we give them each an intrument and sit them iin section according to insturment and and put music on. The activites assiant puts on music and they create a beat for each section to follow, it is alot of work but overall a fun acitity they get excersize out of it too!
2017-05-09 06:40:21 PM jessicag87 nice elvira
2017-05-09 06:40:22 PM marilumolina aromatherapy?
2017-05-09 06:40:23 PM jacquelinememenza I have trouble with that because they try and put the materials in their mouths
2017-05-09 06:40:26 PM taras Music and sing alongs work well with our dementia patients...
2017-05-09 06:40:27 PM jammydelbosque I love in room visita!!
2017-05-09 06:40:31 PM jacquelinememenza and we only have one assistant fro that unit
2017-05-09 06:40:31 PM jammydelbosque ** visits
2017-05-09 06:40:38 PM mblackstone10 mediatation
2017-05-09 06:40:46 PM courtneyr2009 does everyone have good connections with their communities they live in?
2017-05-09 06:40:52 PM courtneyr2009 it is so important I think
2017-05-09 06:40:53 PM patfuller elaudress we have live music once a month and I tell you that group of people that comes out to the facility has about 30 people that comes along with them man who be tired when they leave is MEEEEEEE
2017-05-09 06:40:54 PM preinhardt we do aroma therapy they like the way it makes the lounge smell and like to watch the colors and effects
2017-05-09 06:40:56 PM christinadepolo relaxation therapy , scenic video, gardens, waterfalls, etc with aroma therapy
2017-05-09 06:41:00 PM aleda lower funct. exercise group calmer and simple directions
2017-05-09 06:41:00 PM matthewc yes
2017-05-09 06:41:02 PM courtneyr2009 to have a open door with communites
2017-05-09 06:41:04 PM melodyh I dont like chair chavels its not that fun
2017-05-09 06:41:06 PM care3 i agree courtney
2017-05-09 06:41:11 PM marilumolina no excellent but good standing here with the community
2017-05-09 06:41:15 PM taras Pretty much...our community is pretty good about supporting us in various events we have thru out the year
2017-05-09 06:41:20 PM nikiawyche I never tried the scenic videos sounds like a great idea
2017-05-09 06:41:21 PM ericasouter I try to not do a lot centered around TV
2017-05-09 06:41:22 PM jacquelinememenza I have tried aromatherapy and it works well some times, however we have one resident who chants throughout and irritates the other residents
2017-05-09 06:41:29 PM courtneyr2009 to have them understand that the residents stillo have a lot to offer
2017-05-09 06:41:34 PM elvira06 jessicag87 yeah when we have 105 residents and 20 assiant living apartments
2017-05-09 06:41:35 PM aleda our community is awesome and facebook helps
2017-05-09 06:41:36 PM elaundress Thats awesome Pat Fuller
2017-05-09 06:41:38 PM mblackstone10 use that chanting resident as your assistant
2017-05-09 06:41:41 PM andreapeleg we do our tea party at 2pm
2017-05-09 06:41:48 PM mblackstone10 have them help you do different tasks
2017-05-09 06:41:55 PM kbertocci We ave 109 on skilled side and 60 on personal care side.
2017-05-09 06:41:55 PM marilumolina try holding hands when during an activity?
2017-05-09 06:41:55 PM loriann We cant use social media
2017-05-09 06:41:56 PM yogini left the chat room
2017-05-09 06:41:57 PM yogini enter the chat room
2017-05-09 06:42:04 PM jammydelbosque I think im going to give the tea party a try..
2017-05-09 06:42:07 PM traciewiggins110770 I feel bad for the puree diets when I have socials. I have a different snack but they wannt what everyone else is having. The cooks in the kitchen give me a hard time .
2017-05-09 06:42:08 PM courtneyr2009 loriann- why?
2017-05-09 06:42:09 PM joanne44 In the summer our facility does happy hour out on the patio at 2
2017-05-09 06:42:10 PM auazuibke0114 Mother's day tea at 2
2017-05-09 06:42:13 PM preinhardt i am building more relationships with others inthe community
2017-05-09 06:42:19 PM sherralcawthon facebook is amazing to help find resources for making activites better and budget effiecient
2017-05-09 06:42:21 PM kbertocci Our personal care side residents love to help with the skilled residents -- assisting with bingo, holding hands when upseet, etc
2017-05-09 06:42:22 PM lanaf I live in Pa., and our facility gets taxed for showing DVD's to the residents. They have to pay so much for everyroom that has a TV. Do any of your facilities pay taxes for showong DVD's?
2017-05-09 06:42:22 PM marias i still dont know our assignment for this week
2017-05-09 06:42:23 PM aleda bummer thats how i get my wish list posted
2017-05-09 06:42:24 PM nikiawyche we do duty calls we wash bingo ball bingo chips fold hair dresser towel etc
2017-05-09 06:42:25 PM dominiquesow try the UNO for games it is fun
2017-05-09 06:42:26 PM andreapeleg alennon I aslo have a lot of residents with ipads and smartphones. I offer classes to help them
2017-05-09 06:42:36 PM jill06 i dont know why ppl keep leaving the chat when kathy specified you have to stay the whole hour
2017-05-09 06:42:39 PM marilumolina tracie here in special events they can have it
2017-05-09 06:42:52 PM jacquelinememenza we do that, she repeats, "we are all going home, someone help us, we are in your heart" repeatedly, and is very difficult to redirect or break out o that, even when you are engaging her in a 1:1 activity
2017-05-09 06:42:54 PM preinhardt my residents get frustrated with uno they tend to like the simpler games like checkers or sorry
2017-05-09 06:42:56 PM elvira06 For facebook and any socail media make sure yall get the consent forms.. easy if its apart of the admissions. Makes mine life easy
2017-05-09 06:42:57 PM dominiquesow lanaf yes i heard that too
2017-05-09 06:42:57 PM care3 what do you guys do for late night activities
2017-05-09 06:42:59 PM joanne44 I was late arriving but I believe this is my 7th chat
2017-05-09 06:43:00 PM elaundress The community works well toghether in keepin history alive.
2017-05-09 06:43:07 PM maryjane1 mothers day tea at 2 for us, but trying to get our ad to figure out a menu is so hard!
2017-05-09 06:43:10 PM courtneyr2009 1'1's
2017-05-09 06:43:14 PM courtneyr2009 walks
2017-05-09 06:43:16 PM kbertocci tracie- try choosing something they all can eat. We do brownies and ice cream regularly. Ice cream social was today. The brownie can be easily pureed to taste the same. They love it
2017-05-09 06:43:16 PM jessicag87 left the chat room
2017-05-09 06:43:24 PM tajk333 does anybody know if mary kay would give free makeovers?
2017-05-09 06:43:24 PM kathyhughes Jill sometimes the system boots people I am keeping track don't worry
2017-05-09 06:43:28 PM jill06 then your good joanne 44 u only have to attend 5
2017-05-09 06:43:36 PM aleda i cant use any rs info for facebook i just post wishlists thats it
2017-05-09 06:43:42 PM kathyhughes Yes Mary Kay gives free facials
2017-05-09 06:43:45 PM elvira06 our last activity for the day is @ 2:30
2017-05-09 06:43:48 PM aprilgfoster nice
2017-05-09 06:43:52 PM jammydelbosque Mines @ 2
2017-05-09 06:43:54 PM tajk333 thank you, kathy!
2017-05-09 06:43:58 PM aprilgfoster 2:30
2017-05-09 06:44:00 PM preinhardt for late night activites we have you be the judge or coffee house we have powerpoints with discussions. Our night activites are open to suggestion really
2017-05-09 06:44:01 PM progers111781 ours at 6
2017-05-09 06:44:02 PM joanne44 I love these chats but was playing Monopoly with my residents tonight for something different
2017-05-09 06:44:06 PM jammydelbosque We're barely going to start giving the last @ 5
2017-05-09 06:44:14 PM melodyh marykay i need to find someone
2017-05-09 06:44:15 PM aprilgfoster do you do activity after dinner
2017-05-09 06:44:17 PM traciewiggins110770 some have swallowing issues or feeding tube. How can I not make them feel singled out
2017-05-09 06:44:24 PM elaundress yes Mary kay does I read that on one of the programs
2017-05-09 06:44:24 PM melodyh yes
2017-05-09 06:44:25 PM preinhardt we get less participation at night our 2:00 activity is our main activity with the most participation
2017-05-09 06:44:25 PM jammydelbosque Our firsst time trying it will be on the 17th ill let yall know how it goes
2017-05-09 06:44:26 PM courtneyr2009 yes april
2017-05-09 06:44:27 PM loriann We have two ladies that come in
2017-05-09 06:44:27 PM progers111781 we have from one at 9 one at 10 one at 11 one at 3 and last one at 6
2017-05-09 06:44:31 PM dominiquesow yes we do april
2017-05-09 06:44:34 PM kbertocci I know several Mary Kay representatives and never knew they gave free facials. I'll have to shoot them a message. That's an awesome idea!
2017-05-09 06:44:35 PM nikiawyche i have used Mary Kay they were great residents enjoy them and we did glam shots after they were finished with Mary Kay
2017-05-09 06:44:39 PM aleda melodyh they have great samples also
2017-05-09 06:44:42 PM sherralcawthon I never post anything specific about residents on FB. Just an ISO to help gether things. Like for Cinco de Mayo, I put out there that I was looing for a margherita machine. I was able to get two of them to borrow
2017-05-09 06:44:46 PM care3 there is 3 of us and each of us do a late night mon,weds,fri til 8
2017-05-09 06:44:52 PM jessicag87 enter the chat room
2017-05-09 06:44:55 PM aprilgfoster what do you do for those activities
2017-05-09 06:44:57 PM patfuller you can use walking the residents as a 1:1 activity. Courtneyr2009 I never thought of that.

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