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2017-05-23 06:13:57 PM christinadepolo yw
2017-05-23 06:13:57 PM jill06 they do love kids :)
2017-05-23 06:14:00 PM asjodin wonderful knapier
2017-05-23 06:14:06 PM theresehoward i used my own camera and just set up residents out on the patio with fresh flowers
2017-05-23 06:14:11 PM lidiaal06 once in a while i bring kids '
2017-05-23 06:14:15 PM asjodin good idea
2017-05-23 06:14:26 PM nikiawyche good idea
2017-05-23 06:14:29 PM jeant Are you guys going right into Mepap2 or taking a break before starting it?
2017-05-23 06:14:33 PM patfuller Hey guys have anyone done a pizza bake sell before and if so was it a huge success?
2017-05-23 06:14:34 PM crystalclt23 ive done thar before
2017-05-23 06:14:38 PM jacquelinememenza What kind of sensory programs do you guys have for the memory care unit?
2017-05-23 06:14:38 PM theresehoward and sometimes drape them with fabric or add jewelry
2017-05-23 06:14:47 PM catiah Jeant, I need a break
2017-05-23 06:14:47 PM asjodin I will be starting MEPAP2 in october
2017-05-23 06:14:48 PM alexandrac probably keeping the momentum and starting right away
2017-05-23 06:14:50 PM 8800971 planning a picnic in the park with daycare kids down the road on thier last day of school at the park we are close to it
2017-05-23 06:14:53 PM christinadepolo have an adopted grd child program with local school , visits monthly during school year
2017-05-23 06:14:56 PM loree18 straight inro MEPAP2
2017-05-23 06:14:57 PM knapier we talk to the music teachers from elementary schools in the area and set up for them to come with a class and do a concert for the residents
2017-05-23 06:14:57 PM ericasouter We do the box of sand and active games for the memory nit
2017-05-23 06:14:57 PM jeant I need a break too!
2017-05-23 06:15:00 PM jurell7 we played baseball, did a sock hop, had a talent show and had a spring fling for nursing home week
2017-05-23 06:15:06 PM maryjane1 good god asjodin!
2017-05-23 06:15:07 PM catiah Iam planning to start MEPAP2 in September
2017-05-23 06:15:07 PM alexandrac depends on the new job if i need a little break
2017-05-23 06:15:09 PM elvira06 Today we when to Showbiz to watch a movie , county bus picked us up .
2017-05-23 06:15:19 PM courtneyr2009 catiah - me too
2017-05-23 06:15:21 PM alexandrac but they want me to finish it sooner rather than later
2017-05-23 06:15:24 PM loriann BASEBALL! WOW! thats hard with w/cs no?
2017-05-23 06:15:27 PM ericasouter I am planning to start MEPAP 2 in september as well
2017-05-23 06:15:37 PM marciatrimiew me to loree18..straight into MEPAP2...TIME HAS PASSED QUICKLY.. WHEW!!
2017-05-23 06:15:48 PM theresehoward sensory activities: water play (baby pool) texture match, aromatherapy diffuser, fabric folding
2017-05-23 06:15:49 PM cindymay we play baseball with the resident
2017-05-23 06:15:57 PM maryjane1 Im trying to catch up on mepap 1
2017-05-23 06:15:58 PM catiah hi couteney, I will see there again, but contact me if you need something. You have my e-mail
2017-05-23 06:15:59 PM aprilgfoster Pond Fishing for us
2017-05-23 06:16:00 PM melodyh I have alot of sensorys I do I love it. i do cotton balls and extract and have them guess the smell. i have pictures too. my favorite is taste sensorys
2017-05-23 06:16:07 PM courtneyr2009 cindymay- no falls?
2017-05-23 06:16:09 PM ericasouter I love playing balloon tennis with the residents
2017-05-23 06:16:12 PM cindymay no
2017-05-23 06:16:12 PM jill06 i hope to really get hired into this job this lady wants me at and then when im there do my mepap 2 so fingers crossedd everyone!
2017-05-23 06:16:13 PM melissajdikken Im taking a short break, need to get programs up to par. Im not sure when the next session is. but im would only like to plan to take a month off.
2017-05-23 06:16:14 PM loriann oh wow
2017-05-23 06:16:15 PM jacquelinememenza Ericasouter: I tried to do the sand but it was hard to monitor because residents tried to put shells in their mouths
2017-05-23 06:16:15 PM nbeall Something good that has come out of taking this class... is an indepth audit for activities and careplan writing in out long term care
2017-05-23 06:16:21 PM gmhalpin yes, w/c! I even found "bases" at the dollar tree. I pitched to everyone and they hit the ball. They obviously coulnd't run, but we got quite a few residents who barely participate in anything to play!
2017-05-23 06:16:22 PM nbeall It is changing their lives
2017-05-23 06:16:23 PM jeant I might do Sept. too . . .
2017-05-23 06:16:24 PM cindymay the staff push them in their chairs with footrests
2017-05-23 06:16:25 PM loriann indeed!
2017-05-23 06:16:32 PM crystalclt23 i agree
2017-05-23 06:16:33 PM courtneyr2009 oh i see
2017-05-23 06:16:34 PM 8800971 not understanding the mindmapping ({)
2017-05-23 06:16:36 PM asjodin I think that is a great idea melodyh
2017-05-23 06:16:36 PM theresehoward so cute
2017-05-23 06:16:36 PM aprilgfoster Planning on making old school poor mans fishing poles and using magnets and plastic fish
2017-05-23 06:16:38 PM loriann Thank CINDY!
2017-05-23 06:16:43 PM matthewc We're just getting the ball rolling with sensory programming. We had basic stuff but now therapy is getting involved and actively helping activities with new sensory programs
2017-05-23 06:16:44 PM patfuller Kathy do you have to put up a huge wall calendar for activities if you place calendars in each residents room?
2017-05-23 06:16:46 PM cindymay we use the tee to hold the ball
2017-05-23 06:16:48 PM yogini Our Senior's grand kids also visit the center. They bring goodies for all seniors.
2017-05-23 06:16:48 PM marciatrimiew SCENTED COTTON BALLS..WILL HAVE TO TRY THAT..SOUNDS INTERESTING
2017-05-23 06:16:51 PM jacquelinememenza theresehoward: what is texture match and water play??
2017-05-23 06:16:52 PM nikiawyche I love the fishing idea
2017-05-23 06:16:59 PM melodyh thanks ajsod
2017-05-23 06:17:00 PM ericasouter We are having a carnival for our residents coming up soon
2017-05-23 06:17:04 PM theresehoward so what kinds of things do you dip the cotton balls in?
2017-05-23 06:17:05 PM marias left the chat room
2017-05-23 06:17:13 PM crystalclt23 i did sented play dough
2017-05-23 06:17:14 PM loriann ??????
2017-05-23 06:17:17 PM jill06 i just dont understand speaking up sometimes ppl look right past ur comments
2017-05-23 06:17:17 PM lidiaal06 carnival sounds fun
2017-05-23 06:17:19 PM kathyhughes There are lots of videos on YouTube for Mindmapping...they are very helpful
2017-05-23 06:17:23 PM marciatrimiew does everyone get a cotton ball?
2017-05-23 06:17:32 PM nikiawyche we are having a carnival to we are calling it hats of to the class of 2017 carnival
2017-05-23 06:17:34 PM loriann Yea I had to look them up lol
2017-05-23 06:17:43 PM theresehoward mindmapping....is that an assignment?
2017-05-23 06:17:46 PM melodyh I put it in a cup i drip extacts like cherry strawberry even pumpkin
2017-05-23 06:17:46 PM ericasouter I will have to look into mindmapping
2017-05-23 06:17:48 PM asjodin cool nikia
2017-05-23 06:17:50 PM 8800971 agree jill06
2017-05-23 06:17:51 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-05-23 06:17:51 PM catiah We have Carnival here now
2017-05-23 06:17:51 PM elvira06 mindmapping sounds intestesting
2017-05-23 06:17:52 PM jill06 all the videos you have posted kathy are very helpful and the movie UP was a hit the lastt facility i worked
2017-05-23 06:17:54 PM cindymay nasco senior living has a great sensory stimulation kit for smelling-it comes with 32 different oils
2017-05-23 06:17:57 PM nbeall we discovered that a man was not coming to activities because he was embarrased abou tnot being able to communicate. We are going to try text to talk as an adaptation. Hopefully he weill start communicating with us. HAs anyone introduced text to talk in their community?
2017-05-23 06:18:04 PM ericasouter What are you doing for your carnival?
2017-05-23 06:18:04 PM kathyhughes It is a great movie
2017-05-23 06:18:04 PM maryjane1 mindmapping?
2017-05-23 06:18:09 PM patfuller real worms melodyh, no way girl!!!!!!
2017-05-23 06:18:11 PM 8800971 we brainstorm but mindmapping mmm no
2017-05-23 06:18:18 PM jeant We watched Up last week . . .
2017-05-23 06:18:21 PM nikiawyche i will post the pattern for the damnit doll after that chat this evening
2017-05-23 06:18:21 PM afranco we love that movieee
2017-05-23 06:18:25 PM 8800971 its week 12
2017-05-23 06:18:27 PM gmhalpin we did a carnival during NNHW as well - we had a dunk tank, corn hole, bean bag toss and used a parachute. They played with the parachute for 45 minutes! We had popcorn (99 restaurant donated 3 bags) cotton candy, candy & lemonade.
2017-05-23 06:18:48 PM courtneyr2009 jill - how do you pick movies that are animation but not too childish? I wanted to show the secret lifew of pets
2017-05-23 06:18:50 PM gmhalpin our managers went in the dunk tank and therapy used it as part of their therapy for the day.
2017-05-23 06:18:52 PM 8800971 nice gmhalpin
2017-05-23 06:18:54 PM theresehoward ok good to know
2017-05-23 06:19:00 PM asjodin our residents think the parachute is boring...how can I spice it up
2017-05-23 06:19:02 PM melodyh real worms and dirt!!! yes patfuller guys like that kind of stuff lol
2017-05-23 06:19:03 PM courtneyr2009 but i worry its too childish even though i loved it
2017-05-23 06:19:08 PM kathyhughes The Secret Life of Pets will be great
2017-05-23 06:19:15 PM 8800971 do you use balloons with parachute
2017-05-23 06:19:20 PM afranco Moana is cute as well
2017-05-23 06:19:22 PM jill06 i show grown up too
2017-05-23 06:19:23 PM nikiawyche any other good movie suggestions
2017-05-23 06:19:24 PM catiah " A dog Purpose" too
2017-05-23 06:19:26 PM 8800971 or balls
2017-05-23 06:19:27 PM afranco our residents loved it
2017-05-23 06:19:28 PM asjodin we have used balloons
2017-05-23 06:19:30 PM theresehoward parachute play- i go under the parachute and when they lift it up i do different funny poses or act out animals
2017-05-23 06:19:36 PM gmhalpin they had never used it before, so we'll see if they'll do the parachute again :)
2017-05-23 06:19:38 PM courtneyr2009 good to no
2017-05-23 06:19:39 PM mbear secret life of pets is amazing
2017-05-23 06:19:40 PM jill06 up shared a meaningful story tho thats why i also played it
2017-05-23 06:19:41 PM lidiaal06 we just watched La-la Land
2017-05-23 06:19:41 PM courtneyr2009 know*
2017-05-23 06:19:41 PM asjodin staff doesn't like chasing them around they had said
2017-05-23 06:19:46 PM marciatrimiew most animated movies have great themes. My members love them...
2017-05-23 06:19:47 PM asjodin the balls/balloons
2017-05-23 06:19:50 PM lidiaal06 they were so confused!! lol
2017-05-23 06:19:56 PM mbear I think that movie a Dog's purpose might be a good one
2017-05-23 06:19:56 PM gmhalpin I'd like to try secret life of pets too
2017-05-23 06:19:57 PM courtneyr2009 jill06 I agree completely
2017-05-23 06:19:58 PM theresehoward or we try to knock stuffed animals off the parachute
2017-05-23 06:19:59 PM melodyh my residents like parachute but a ball in the middle have them say the colors
2017-05-23 06:20:00 PM knapier our residnets loved Petes Dragon!
2017-05-23 06:20:02 PM nikiawyche thanks for the movie suggestions
2017-05-23 06:20:02 PM courtneyr2009 some other staff do not
2017-05-23 06:20:05 PM alexandrac I show animated movies sometimes, but I post that it is different from "Cartoons" they saw their kids watch. I put on things like Mulan, or Beauty and the Beast. Something with a really good story, music, and beautiful animation.
2017-05-23 06:20:08 PM asjodin good idea
2017-05-23 06:20:11 PM elvira06 Mind Mapping is a diagram used to visually organize information
2017-05-23 06:20:11 PM ericasouter My residents love parachute game
2017-05-23 06:20:12 PM aprilgfoster ANything with babies or animals our residents love
2017-05-23 06:20:17 PM knapier and Sully!
2017-05-23 06:20:22 PM karina1 enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:20:29 PM catiah I agree April
2017-05-23 06:20:37 PM courtneyr2009 I will try secret life of pets this week
2017-05-23 06:20:40 PM theresehoward we are planning on going to longwood gardens and the brandywine museum next month
2017-05-23 06:20:40 PM loree18 parachute fun to music we love to do
2017-05-23 06:20:41 PM alexandrac Finding Nemo and Dori were big hits
2017-05-23 06:20:42 PM marciatrimiew PETS was really cute...
2017-05-23 06:20:44 PM loriann We love animals We are having a petting zoo come
2017-05-23 06:20:48 PM jill06 just watched sully the other night tom hanks can do no wrong they would enjoy that
2017-05-23 06:20:49 PM courtneyr2009 and report back
2017-05-23 06:20:50 PM kathyhughes I would ask the residents what do they want to watch
2017-05-23 06:20:55 PM marias enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:21:01 PM theresehoward we have a movie committee
2017-05-23 06:21:03 PM melodyh the dogs purpose they liked
2017-05-23 06:21:04 PM jeant I'll get Secret Life of Pets- good suggestion!
2017-05-23 06:21:05 PM 8800971 yes elvira06 but seems like brainstorming gone wild
2017-05-23 06:21:05 PM theresehoward they LOVE it
2017-05-23 06:21:07 PM cindymay that's what we do Kathy
2017-05-23 06:21:08 PM courtneyr2009 I do.. however they alot of the time say you pick
2017-05-23 06:21:13 PM loriann us too
2017-05-23 06:21:13 PM kathyhughes Many residents would come to the activities room and watch a movie on their own
2017-05-23 06:21:14 PM asjodin our residents voted on grumpy old men! They loved it
2017-05-23 06:21:14 PM jill06 yeah i always took a vote givew them 2 to three choices
2017-05-23 06:21:18 PM loree18 I ask too kathy
2017-05-23 06:21:24 PM theresehoward i got a volunteer to run it
2017-05-23 06:21:29 PM marias computer problem sorry
2017-05-23 06:21:32 PM maryjane1 a dogs purpose looks so good
2017-05-23 06:21:32 PM elvira06 yes i agree I also ask just 2 movies. They mostly love Elvis
2017-05-23 06:21:32 PM melodyh grumpy old man is perfect
2017-05-23 06:21:33 PM catiah 1I do too Kathy!
2017-05-23 06:21:38 PM alexandrac Yes, we take a LOT of requests! We do netflix and can find almost anything between that the library, and YouTube
2017-05-23 06:21:38 PM kathyhughes also many cable companies have on demand and you can watch the trailers
2017-05-23 06:21:40 PM jill06 haha aww grumpy old men great
2017-05-23 06:21:41 PM melodyh luuufffff it!
2017-05-23 06:21:43 PM ericasouter We always have tv or a movei playing in the parlor for our mempry support unit
2017-05-23 06:21:46 PM courtneyr2009 they loved grumpy old men
2017-05-23 06:21:47 PM loree18 melody Love that movie
2017-05-23 06:21:49 PM gmhalpin our residents are very low functioning & fall asleep quick! - any suggestions for movies for them?
2017-05-23 06:21:52 PM theresehoward we just got netflix
2017-05-23 06:21:55 PM nikiawyche I started showing the movie on the large screen many of them show up reverse watching it on tv
2017-05-23 06:21:55 PM theresehoward so i am excited
2017-05-23 06:21:56 PM marias thank u kathy
2017-05-23 06:21:58 PM marciatrimiew Create a movie survey list and pass around. Line up your movies based on the response.
2017-05-23 06:21:58 PM melodyh me too loree
2017-05-23 06:21:59 PM asjodin short films?
2017-05-23 06:22:01 PM crystalclt23 I think because I work in the rehab unit they don't like anything that has them working out more the games worked better in memory care for me
2017-05-23 06:22:02 PM jill06 netflix is a god scent!
2017-05-23 06:22:02 PM knapier believe it or not our lady residents LOVE Pretty Women :)
2017-05-23 06:22:04 PM mbear our tv in the common area is very small. I was talkin to my residents today in our council meeting about trying to get a projector and screen so they can have a bigger real movie like experience
2017-05-23 06:22:13 PM knapier we use netflix every week!
2017-05-23 06:22:15 PM melissajdikken Kathy for the chat assignment I am waiting for a couple gals to chat for our final practicum assignment, are we able to use an empty chat room or do we do private chat? or doesnt matter?
2017-05-23 06:22:19 PM theresehoward yes we have watched all the dvds in our library...
2017-05-23 06:22:21 PM gmhalpin great ideas! thanks!
2017-05-23 06:22:21 PM courtneyr2009 netflix is amazing
2017-05-23 06:22:22 PM 8800971 I schedule a movie every evening in addition to an activity so they hava a choice
2017-05-23 06:22:30 PM catiah I suggest the movie "annie" or "Mama Mia"
2017-05-23 06:22:31 PM theresehoward i try to do movies twice a week tops
2017-05-23 06:22:31 PM ericasouter I love netflix
2017-05-23 06:22:33 PM melodyh on demand yes you can watch trailers perfect idea! thanks kathy
2017-05-23 06:22:35 PM loriann LOVE NETFLIX!
2017-05-23 06:22:46 PM elvira06 We dont have Comcast .. But a large collection of Dvds
2017-05-23 06:22:48 PM loriann lol
2017-05-23 06:22:51 PM melodyh netflex works too
2017-05-23 06:22:53 PM afranco i like the trailers ideaa
2017-05-23 06:22:53 PM lidiaal06 Love Netflix and Youtube
2017-05-23 06:22:54 PM jill06 thats a good idea that way they arent forced to go to the movie
2017-05-23 06:22:54 PM catiah My Alzheimer residents did not sleep with Anni and Mama Mia
2017-05-23 06:22:56 PM kathyhughes You can use the Home Health Care chat room, no one uses that room
2017-05-23 06:22:57 PM theresehoward every friday afternoon and sunday afternoon
2017-05-23 06:22:58 PM patfuller I cant seem to get a movie that isnt over two hours long and the residents attention span isnt that long.
2017-05-23 06:22:59 PM nbeall our wifi goes in and out so netflix doesnt stream well ery frustrating
2017-05-23 06:23:00 PM 8800971 they love musicals and westerns lol
2017-05-23 06:23:02 PM asjodin I talked with our Maintenance dept and they are building us a giant outdoor kerplunk game!
2017-05-23 06:23:08 PM melissajdikken ok sounds good
2017-05-23 06:23:10 PM catiah I mean Anne
2017-05-23 06:23:14 PM matthewc we do movie night once a week. they really like comedies and musicals
2017-05-23 06:23:22 PM traciewiggins110770 I am setting up a skate day. I'm making the dining hall a skating rink. I invited the kids to come out from the community with chaperones.
2017-05-23 06:23:23 PM melodyh kerplunk game awsome asj
2017-05-23 06:23:28 PM jacquelinememenza How do you guys feel you are able to program for EVERY resident's needs?
2017-05-23 06:23:30 PM theresehoward yes musicals are great for my dementia unit
2017-05-23 06:23:32 PM asjodin PINTREST!
2017-05-23 06:23:32 PM nikiawyche any good comedy movies
2017-05-23 06:23:33 PM nbeall my residents do not like modern movies
2017-05-23 06:23:34 PM jeant Musicals are really popular with our residents
2017-05-23 06:23:36 PM loriann We have 4 movies that go all day for the week
2017-05-23 06:23:36 PM ericasouter whats the kerplunk game
2017-05-23 06:23:38 PM aprilgfoster we do movies every other wednesday
2017-05-23 06:23:44 PM marciatrimiew what is kerplunk
2017-05-23 06:23:45 PM alexandrac I often do old TV series. Right now we are working through the Dick Van Dyke TV Show
2017-05-23 06:23:51 PM priscillad enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:23:51 PM melodyh we do movies here and there
2017-05-23 06:23:54 PM loriann 9am , noon, 3pm and 8pm
2017-05-23 06:23:57 PM catiah I have one Marcia
2017-05-23 06:24:01 PM elvira06 This monthHome health companys doing some craft time and others in other activitys
2017-05-23 06:24:02 PM matthewc we have netflix at our facility but i think we've watched every movie lol
2017-05-23 06:24:04 PM crystalclt23 we do movies every other week
2017-05-23 06:24:07 PM loree18 love the old shows too
2017-05-23 06:24:07 PM nikiawyche Kerplunk is fun, we have played it
2017-05-23 06:24:13 PM patfuller movies and popcorn on thursdays, so of the residents families come and join us.
2017-05-23 06:24:13 PM maryjane1 our residents like westerns
2017-05-23 06:24:14 PM 8800971 abbott and costello movies
2017-05-23 06:24:15 PM melodyh lol matthew
2017-05-23 06:24:18 PM asjodin where you pull out the sticks and try not to have all the marbles fall---but this is a big one for outside!
2017-05-23 06:24:19 PM ericasouter What is kerplunk
2017-05-23 06:24:21 PM jill06 ill have to try kerplunk
2017-05-23 06:24:21 PM priscillad made it thru finally n a lil late..ugh
2017-05-23 06:24:23 PM 8800971 not too long and funny
2017-05-23 06:24:25 PM jeant We watch Leave It to Beaver and The Andy Griffith Show in the mornings
2017-05-23 06:24:32 PM melissajdikken For movies, i do one large movie event a month on a laptop with a large projector screen, i Have a concession stand with snacks, popcorn and pop. Residents LOVE IT! Last movie i showed was harry and the hendersons, was a huge hit.
2017-05-23 06:24:35 PM asjodin check it out on pintrest! outdoor games
2017-05-23 06:24:36 PM priscillad whats the topic for this chat?
2017-05-23 06:24:41 PM hope enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:24:46 PM theresehoward in the dementia unit i am the coordinator and i have 3 nursing aids so it is very helpful in meeting all their needs
2017-05-23 06:24:48 PM nbeall i love lucy is a hit
2017-05-23 06:24:50 PM jill06 there is none
2017-05-23 06:24:51 PM knapier we do movies on the weekends and every tuesday and thursday night after dinner. We also have a residents family member that comes in every monday and holds a movie night
2017-05-23 06:24:51 PM loriann lol topic
2017-05-23 06:24:51 PM melodyh im going to look into that asj
2017-05-23 06:24:53 PM asjodin I love harry and the hendersons!
2017-05-23 06:24:54 PM aprilgfoster i have come to love classic movies. great stories line and no bad language or sex
2017-05-23 06:24:58 PM loriann ADHD Topics
2017-05-23 06:24:58 PM theresehoward a lot of one one stations too
2017-05-23 06:24:59 PM marciatrimiew great idea melissa....
2017-05-23 06:25:01 PM becki8561 man, my staff and residents are struggling to do anyting after 5:30. They want ot go to bed.
2017-05-23 06:25:02 PM asjodin Its going to be exciting!
2017-05-23 06:25:26 PM asjodin do you have some entertainment in the evenings? music?
2017-05-23 06:25:30 PM nbeall we are getting a theater room
2017-05-23 06:25:31 PM melodyh I think so too. thy are going to really get into that asj good idea
2017-05-23 06:25:31 PM siadufour enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:25:34 PM crystalclt23 I am also looking for ideas after dinner
2017-05-23 06:25:35 PM catiah same to my people Becki
2017-05-23 06:25:36 PM courtneyr2009 asjodin - sometimes
2017-05-23 06:25:38 PM jill06 yes look into entertsinment
2017-05-23 06:25:39 PM theresehoward i want to start doing entertainment in the evening again
2017-05-23 06:25:39 PM asjodin theater room!!! awesome
2017-05-23 06:25:40 PM prymyc becki8561 - my residents do a poetry reading a couple times a month after supper. it is relaxing and they really like it
2017-05-23 06:25:43 PM alexandrac sometimes we have a choir come during dinner
2017-05-23 06:25:43 PM 8800971 beck8561 fresh air in the evening always works for me
2017-05-23 06:25:44 PM jacquelinememenza we have only three in activities. One for the memory care unit, one for the long term but higher functioning residents, and one for the short term rehab. It's hard to feel like you are providing Individualized programs for everyone
2017-05-23 06:25:46 PM courtneyr2009 but it seems like a flop
2017-05-23 06:25:46 PM maryjane1 we have movies at night
2017-05-23 06:25:49 PM aprilgfoster i know the feeling. residents start there bed time routine right after dinner
2017-05-23 06:25:55 PM courtneyr2009 residents are usually tired
2017-05-23 06:25:56 PM gmhalpin we don't have any activities after 4, except for movies (available) in the day room
2017-05-23 06:25:56 PM prymyc it is the only evening activity that has been very popular with my residents
2017-05-23 06:26:00 PM courtneyr2009 and want to go to bed
2017-05-23 06:26:02 PM theresehoward we currently don't have evening shifts so it is hard to rely on nursing
2017-05-23 06:26:04 PM alexandrac That way they can enjoy it without having to "stay up" for entertainment
2017-05-23 06:26:11 PM bcramer enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:26:12 PM aprilgfoster maybe 4-5 are up after 8 and they have a late night movie on when needed
2017-05-23 06:26:15 PM catiah After dinner they want to go to bed
2017-05-23 06:26:17 PM nbeall im concerned about room for wheelchairs and walkers
2017-05-23 06:26:23 PM jeant We offer Pokeno four nights a week
2017-05-23 06:26:26 PM alexandrac We have a choir come during dinner.....sorry I cut it off
2017-05-23 06:26:27 PM nikiawyche national flip flop day is coming in June we are making flip flop wreathes
2017-05-23 06:26:29 PM cindymay We had a violinist coming in and playing for our residents for a while-she actually played in teh Quebec symphany
2017-05-23 06:26:38 PM 8800971 we put movie on 6:15 not too late
2017-05-23 06:26:39 PM asjodin WOW
2017-05-23 06:26:40 PM mbear We don't have any activities at night. It is just me during the day so I can't be there to do activities and can't rely on aides and nurses to do the activities for me
2017-05-23 06:26:44 PM priscillad I have only myself n my assistant n we do it by ourselves, yes we are overwhelmed with no help but we love what we do
2017-05-23 06:26:45 PM ericasouter We have entertainers only come during the day
2017-05-23 06:26:47 PM theresehoward dinner music....great
2017-05-23 06:26:50 PM nbeall nice cindymay
2017-05-23 06:26:58 PM asjodin Some days we have activities until 730pm
2017-05-23 06:27:00 PM melodyh we are doing sun glass day
2017-05-23 06:27:05 PM theresehoward i know mbear
2017-05-23 06:27:05 PM nikiawyche what are some after dinner activities that work really well
2017-05-23 06:27:05 PM alexandrac I get the receptionist or CNA to start movie at 6:00
2017-05-23 06:27:07 PM 8800971 I think ny state mandates a certain amount of evening programs
2017-05-23 06:27:09 PM gmhalpin flip flop wreaths? so cute!
2017-05-23 06:27:11 PM priscillad mbear....its like that for us too
2017-05-23 06:27:12 PM aprilgfoster how large are your facilities?
2017-05-23 06:27:16 PM melodyh we will decorate the sunglasses
2017-05-23 06:27:19 PM prymyc i adjusted my schedule and come in late on tuesdays and thursdays and stay late so that we can have evening activities
2017-05-23 06:27:22 PM cindymay The ambient videos are perfect for dinner timethey have the music and sound effects
2017-05-23 06:27:22 PM maryjane1 what is sun glass day?
2017-05-23 06:27:23 PM jacquelinememenza I'm just worried when state surveyors come in and expaect individualized programs for everyone when we only have three assistants
2017-05-23 06:27:26 PM asjodin we have 51 residents

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