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2017-05-23 06:27:27 PM courtneyr2009 i love the idea of flip flop wreaths
2017-05-23 06:27:27 PM loree18 i am making a flip flop wreath
2017-05-23 06:27:28 PM aprilgfoster we have about 100-116 resident when full
2017-05-23 06:27:29 PM catiah I loke that Melody
2017-05-23 06:27:29 PM loriann yes what is that
2017-05-23 06:27:31 PM ericasouter I want to make flip flop wreathes as well!
2017-05-23 06:27:33 PM priscillad we have a 120 bed facility...currently at 112
2017-05-23 06:27:33 PM theresehoward yes i think evening activities are mandated in some states?
2017-05-23 06:27:41 PM prymyc we have 132 residents
2017-05-23 06:27:46 PM asjodin Minnesota is one
2017-05-23 06:27:49 PM alexandrac we have about 52 right now but I am going over to a building with 500!!!!
2017-05-23 06:27:49 PM theresehoward I am in PA
2017-05-23 06:27:50 PM patfuller Well it goes back to not having staff help when it comes to late activities. I wish they understood the importance of activities to the residents.
2017-05-23 06:27:50 PM melodyh I want to do the flip flops too now lol
2017-05-23 06:27:51 PM kathyhughes No the state and fed regulations state activities 7 days a week and evenings...no state says how many
2017-05-23 06:27:53 PM cindymay Michigan is one
2017-05-23 06:27:55 PM crystalclt23 My state mandates night programs you can do card cames or like a coffee and chat it would be up to the residents to lead it mostly
2017-05-23 06:27:58 PM prymyc therese...it is required in texas
2017-05-23 06:27:59 PM nikiawyche hello friend in Pa
2017-05-23 06:27:59 PM jeant I think in Pa we need to have an activity four nights a week
2017-05-23 06:28:00 PM elvira06 Next month we are doing funraiser for Activitys Dept for this snowcone machine ! So that we can do some out door activitys , We are from Tx heat !!
2017-05-23 06:28:00 PM nbeall Are evening activities mandated?
2017-05-23 06:28:01 PM gmhalpin oh boy - anyone from MA? activities mandated in evenings??
2017-05-23 06:28:07 PM alexandrac It is a CCRC and I will be the Program Director for all of it.
2017-05-23 06:28:08 PM theresehoward oh ok thanks kathy
2017-05-23 06:28:11 PM melodyh its in June
2017-05-23 06:28:16 PM aprilgfoster do you feel like you get the majority to your activities
2017-05-23 06:28:18 PM 8800971 have a activity interest meeting get some ideas about what they would like in the evening
2017-05-23 06:28:25 PM theresehoward we are going to start having staff work one night a week
2017-05-23 06:28:27 PM maryjane1 gmhalpin, im from mass
2017-05-23 06:28:33 PM theresehoward i am interested to see resident response
2017-05-23 06:28:34 PM kathyhughes Did you actually look at the regulations that you had to post??????
2017-05-23 06:28:34 PM asjodin We have a good turnout for activities
2017-05-23 06:28:35 PM jill06 we get the most attendence in the afternoons
2017-05-23 06:28:44 PM aprilgfoster we are low in staff right now so its just me and my Ass. getting residents to activity.
2017-05-23 06:28:45 PM patfuller Wehave increased to 80 residnts
2017-05-23 06:28:52 PM loree18 not sure if activities are mandated in NH but we do them until 7
2017-05-23 06:28:52 PM loriann .....
2017-05-23 06:28:55 PM nbeall we have two evening activities per week
2017-05-23 06:29:00 PM kathyhughes That is why you were to look for your own state regulations
2017-05-23 06:29:00 PM melodyh thats good pat!
2017-05-23 06:29:01 PM 8800971 yes ny mandates evening programs
2017-05-23 06:29:04 PM jeant We have a small group that comes to the evening activities
2017-05-23 06:29:06 PM bcramer we have a monthly dance at 6:30 once a month with a live band. Believe it or not, residents will stay up for that and love it.
2017-05-23 06:29:10 PM kathyhughes NO NY does not
2017-05-23 06:29:10 PM theresehoward thanks
2017-05-23 06:29:11 PM matthewc how many activities do you all have a day? We have three a day. Plus the silver stars lounge which is a room for one on one activities for lower functioning residents/dementia residents.
2017-05-23 06:29:12 PM alennon Music is always one of the bigest turnouts
2017-05-23 06:29:16 PM marciatrimiew Day program..no evenings
2017-05-23 06:29:18 PM loriann lol
2017-05-23 06:29:19 PM melodyh I only have 30 right now
2017-05-23 06:29:19 PM gmhalpin I looked at the state regulations, but I honestly don't remember if MA requires it.
2017-05-23 06:29:20 PM courtneyr2009 we have a brain game in the morning ... then excerise then a craft, outing or healtht snack
2017-05-23 06:29:28 PM asjodin We offer 4-7 activities per day
2017-05-23 06:29:30 PM matthewc We have an activity in the morning, the afternoon, and at night.
2017-05-23 06:29:34 PM asjodin some are shorter ones
2017-05-23 06:29:36 PM priscillad Kathy, our company has recently stated that myself n my assistant have to have 3 evening activities with no help....our volunteers are limited and so is our budget...
2017-05-23 06:29:37 PM ericasouter We have exercise in the morning as well
2017-05-23 06:29:38 PM maryjane1 music is always our best turn out too
2017-05-23 06:29:40 PM courtneyr2009 by the night time the goal is to unwind
2017-05-23 06:29:51 PM catiah woe, I have 71 only for me
2017-05-23 06:29:53 PM kathyhughes You need to look at your state regulations and FTag 248
2017-05-23 06:29:56 PM 8800971 good to know I was always told it was
2017-05-23 06:29:59 PM elvira06 left the chat room
2017-05-23 06:30:02 PM patfuller Yes maam we have to have activities in the NH state regulations. that all residnt have leisure activities for increase quality of life and living.
2017-05-23 06:30:03 PM loriann We have 4 perday plus time blocks for one on ones and room visits
2017-05-23 06:30:07 PM yogini Most of our seniors like to participat in all activity.
2017-05-23 06:30:07 PM theresehoward I will review them again
2017-05-23 06:30:08 PM 8800971 I will read it again
2017-05-23 06:30:09 PM elvira06 enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:30:19 PM courtneyr2009 I have my state regs on my desktop
2017-05-23 06:30:21 PM melodyh pricilla check with your hospice companys and venders they will do activitys with you
2017-05-23 06:30:21 PM kathyhughes I sure hope so!
2017-05-23 06:30:24 PM asjodin We offer activities 7days/wk
2017-05-23 06:30:27 PM prymyc I have evening activities 2 times a week
2017-05-23 06:30:27 PM jadams69 I DO 6 ACTIVITIES EVERY DAY... UNLESS I HAVE A BIG EVENT LIKE BIRTHDAY PARTY
2017-05-23 06:30:28 PM priscillad 3 evening activities a week; i have had to change both our work schedules to accommadate the evenings....
2017-05-23 06:30:33 PM nbeall same here i will look specifically for that
2017-05-23 06:30:38 PM aprilgfoster i wanted to look into finding a old radio recordings and having a weekly radio night activity
2017-05-23 06:30:38 PM catiah I work 40 hours a week and when work evening usually I do over time.... Is hard....
2017-05-23 06:30:40 PM marias we have activity at night to 8p
2017-05-23 06:30:40 PM nikiawyche yes i'm looking for activities that will help them to unwine before bedtime
2017-05-23 06:30:42 PM jill06 thats good im w a mixed population so activities attendence is not always the same
2017-05-23 06:30:47 PM ericasouter I do about 3-4 activities in the afternoon
2017-05-23 06:30:50 PM marciatrimiew at least 2 per day...1/2 day program
2017-05-23 06:30:52 PM asjodin thats a good idea april--check youtube
2017-05-23 06:31:01 PM prymyc and i come in every other saturday to do activities programs
2017-05-23 06:31:02 PM mbear We leave games and movies out for them to use at night. But I know thats not as good as having an activity planned and someone there to execute it
2017-05-23 06:31:13 PM elvira06 I just printted up residents rights and we started going over them in my resident counil meetings
2017-05-23 06:31:21 PM becki8561 In Minnesota there is no statute that says night activities are mandated.
2017-05-23 06:31:24 PM aprilgfoster some one told me to look at the book stores
2017-05-23 06:31:29 PM jeant Our residents will seldom initiate activities on their own
2017-05-23 06:31:32 PM aprilgfoster but i havnt had any luck
2017-05-23 06:31:43 PM kathyhughes Our evening parties once a month ended at 10PM
2017-05-23 06:31:43 PM asjodin yeah-I was wrong it is our facility that expects the night activities
2017-05-23 06:31:44 PM becki8561 However, it does have the potential to help with behaviors and falls.
2017-05-23 06:31:46 PM knapier we do about 3-4activites everyday. then between 1-3 is when we do assessment, 1-1 visits, work on calendars and anthing else that needs to be done
2017-05-23 06:31:51 PM 8800971 my facility has mon to sunday day and evening activities its alot of scheduling
2017-05-23 06:31:57 PM catiah Guys I did a residents' Rights Bingo with my Ombudsman. It was a blast!!!!
2017-05-23 06:31:57 PM melodyh ours do too Kathy
2017-05-23 06:31:58 PM hope Hello All! I just wanted to let you all know I just took my final for "own Pace" and I passed! This course is excellent and I was well prepared to take the test! Looking forward to MEPAP2 Thank you Kathy!
2017-05-23 06:32:00 PM loriann WHAAAAAAAa
2017-05-23 06:32:01 PM prymyc I found out about something today that may be helpful to those of you who have residents who like to read but are unable to see the print
2017-05-23 06:32:02 PM asjodin wow! Do you get good turnout for evening parties that late?
2017-05-23 06:32:04 PM priscillad its what the company wants...state says we're doing fine with just the 2 of us....with 6 scheduled evening activities a month
2017-05-23 06:32:09 PM loriann 10 pm!!!!
2017-05-23 06:32:09 PM courtneyr2009 wowza Kathy !
2017-05-23 06:32:09 PM patfuller I just now started the mixing of activities because of our recent assissgnment on men activities in NH. It gets pretty noisy but hey the residnts love having more than one activity going at a time.
2017-05-23 06:32:11 PM maryjane1 wow Kathy, our people would be sleeping
2017-05-23 06:32:13 PM loriann Thats awesome!
2017-05-23 06:32:20 PM loree18 ours too Maryjane
2017-05-23 06:32:21 PM jeant Congrats Hope!
2017-05-23 06:32:22 PM ericasouter That is crazy!
2017-05-23 06:32:22 PM courtneyr2009 that has never happened at my community
2017-05-23 06:32:23 PM elvira06 Wow ! thats late Kathy but i thinks thats awsome
2017-05-23 06:32:23 PM kathyhughes Great Hope
2017-05-23 06:32:23 PM melodyh I always have a big turn out
2017-05-23 06:32:33 PM traciewiggins110770 I would have 2 people at 10 pm
2017-05-23 06:32:38 PM asjodin wonderful melodyh
2017-05-23 06:32:47 PM kathyhughes Way back when they ended at 1AM
2017-05-23 06:32:55 PM asjodin WOW
2017-05-23 06:32:56 PM courtneyr2009 wowza
2017-05-23 06:32:59 PM catiah I contact our ombusdma and she ran our Residents' Rights Bingo
2017-05-23 06:33:01 PM traciewiggins110770 wow
2017-05-23 06:33:02 PM kathyhughes and 2nd shift would stay to help
2017-05-23 06:33:03 PM maryjane1 lol Kathy!
2017-05-23 06:33:09 PM prymyc The Library of Congress has an application that you fill out and (from what I was told) they send cassette players and audio books so that your residents who cant see well can still "read"
2017-05-23 06:33:11 PM asjodin That was a good idea catiah
2017-05-23 06:33:16 PM kathyhughes and the ADM, DON and all the Dept Heads
2017-05-23 06:33:19 PM prymyc I have the link to the application if anyone would like it
2017-05-23 06:33:21 PM nikiawyche 1am my residents would have sleep the next day
2017-05-23 06:33:26 PM jurell7 i started reading their rights at every resident council meeting because of the new residents that we get
2017-05-23 06:33:30 PM asjodin cool
2017-05-23 06:33:31 PM catiah It was an wonderful way to learning and have fun
2017-05-23 06:33:31 PM 8800971 I am waiting for our baseball tickets the games are at night sometimes get back at 11 they love it
2017-05-23 06:33:32 PM bcramer we are having a dog show next month. 99% of residents go out on the patio to be around 20 or so dogs. One lady that cries out a lot stayed in the heat for 2 hours during the whole dog show and refused to go in when asked. Of course we keep residents hydrated and in the shade, but it is still hot in June in Texas
2017-05-23 06:33:34 PM nikiawyche thats great seems like you have alot of team work
2017-05-23 06:33:35 PM gmhalpin how big is your staff? I have 1 ft (myself) 2 20 hr & 1 16 hour for 97 residents. I could def use more help to run more programs.
2017-05-23 06:33:36 PM elvira06 Wow ! kathy party ppl :D
2017-05-23 06:33:39 PM crystalclt23 the amount of people who attend the night programs I would think just as long as they are offered and are inriching the people who choose to join that would be good
2017-05-23 06:33:40 PM melodyh we do it at least once amonth to we have themes for it im doing a roaring 20's theme next like great gatsby
2017-05-23 06:33:43 PM jeant Some of our residents receive materials from the Library of Congress
2017-05-23 06:33:44 PM yogini WE are 1 to 5 pm. so we don't have to worry for late evening activity.
2017-05-23 06:33:49 PM mbear dog show is such a good idea!
2017-05-23 06:33:52 PM jill06 we did a dog show they def enjoyed that
2017-05-23 06:33:53 PM loriann That is what we have ...great teamwork with dpt heads and so on
2017-05-23 06:34:00 PM nikiawyche Kathy you are the party girl
2017-05-23 06:34:05 PM asjodin That is wonderful to hear loriann
2017-05-23 06:34:07 PM ericasouter haha!
2017-05-23 06:34:07 PM elvira06 We are 8 am to 4:30
2017-05-23 06:34:10 PM prymyc jeant, i had never heard of this until today
2017-05-23 06:34:28 PM kathyhughes I was exhausted but the residents where just fine and dandy the next day!
2017-05-23 06:34:29 PM marias yes but now when we have a big party its end at 10p
2017-05-23 06:34:29 PM ericasouter I am 9:30-6 because we help at meal times as well
2017-05-23 06:34:30 PM prymyc does it work out well? have you run into any issues with it?
2017-05-23 06:34:39 PM jeant It's a wonderful program . . .
2017-05-23 06:34:43 PM nikiawyche we had a dog show and we donated dog items to the local dog shelther that helped us put on the show
2017-05-23 06:34:45 PM jill06 thats good kathy lol
2017-05-23 06:34:54 PM jill06 they can live it up too :)
2017-05-23 06:34:56 PM marias left the chat room
2017-05-23 06:34:57 PM courtneyr2009 we have a morning person 8:30-5 then two ppl who come in 10:45-7:15
2017-05-23 06:34:57 PM nikiawyche Kathy you are going to have to share your calendar with us
2017-05-23 06:34:59 PM mbear i can't imagine most of my residnets staying up till 10 pm!! lol
2017-05-23 06:35:06 PM catiah Dog Show is always a blast
2017-05-23 06:35:06 PM jeant Does anyone have pets at their facility?
2017-05-23 06:35:06 PM bcramer left the chat room
2017-05-23 06:35:07 PM courtneyr2009 then the dirctor 8:30-5
2017-05-23 06:35:09 PM melodyh lol nikia
2017-05-23 06:35:11 PM mbear agreed! share your calander
2017-05-23 06:35:13 PM kathyhughes I don't think I have them
2017-05-23 06:35:14 PM mbear calendar
2017-05-23 06:35:17 PM catiah I do Jean
2017-05-23 06:35:21 PM matthewc yes
2017-05-23 06:35:23 PM kathyhughes It was a long time ago
2017-05-23 06:35:24 PM bcramer enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:35:26 PM jacquelinememenza YES! I would love to see an example of calendars
2017-05-23 06:35:33 PM jadams69 THE LATEST MINE ARE UP IS ON FRIDAY FOR BINGO AND HAPPY HOUR. BED BY 8:30
2017-05-23 06:35:34 PM jeant What do you have Catiah?
2017-05-23 06:35:42 PM patfuller jeant we dont have any that lives at the facility but they do come to visit.
2017-05-23 06:35:45 PM nikiawyche we all should share our calendar i'm sure we would get some great ideas from wach other
2017-05-23 06:35:53 PM kathyhughes You can attach your calendars to a forum post if you want to share
2017-05-23 06:35:59 PM maryjane1 mine are in bed by 9
2017-05-23 06:35:59 PM asjodin good idea
2017-05-23 06:36:02 PM melodyh pet thereapy comes that is it
2017-05-23 06:36:02 PM mbear That would be awesome!
2017-05-23 06:36:05 PM catiah Jeant we had Dog Show last year
2017-05-23 06:36:06 PM christinadepolo good idea kathy
2017-05-23 06:36:06 PM loriann Great idea\
2017-05-23 06:36:07 PM elvira06 Lol wow ! they bet you ! I am right there with you , i would be trying to fine a bed empty... Kathy(F)
2017-05-23 06:36:08 PM jacquelinememenza We making our calendars now and for years apparently people (especiall short term rehab) complain that the calendar is always the same
2017-05-23 06:36:13 PM jeant We have dogs that come to visit too but I'd love to have a resident pet
2017-05-23 06:36:13 PM crystalclt23 this is a great idea to share calenders
2017-05-23 06:36:14 PM melodyh coolbeans will do
2017-05-23 06:36:15 PM ericasouter We pass out our weekly calendars every friday for the next week
2017-05-23 06:36:23 PM nikiawyche okay everyone attach calendar for this for next month
2017-05-23 06:36:36 PM melodyh got it! nikia
2017-05-23 06:36:36 PM patfuller Thats a great idea Kathy we would love to see some of the calendars posted.
2017-05-23 06:36:39 PM theresehoward i would love a facility pet
2017-05-23 06:36:40 PM jill06 weekly why weeklh
2017-05-23 06:36:44 PM priscillad our calendars are submited a month in advance...
2017-05-23 06:36:45 PM alexandrac sorry can't Im on my personal computer calendar is on work PC
2017-05-23 06:36:45 PM kathyhughes Mine was never the same.....it was always different
2017-05-23 06:36:49 PM catiah Guys, every day I receive at least one Alz Resident.....
2017-05-23 06:36:53 PM becki8561 I wish mine was done and ready to post!
2017-05-23 06:36:53 PM jill06 do monthly
2017-05-23 06:36:55 PM gmhalpin we do our calendar monthly
2017-05-23 06:37:01 PM catiah It is scare
2017-05-23 06:37:01 PM ericasouter We do a weekly calendar for the residentts
2017-05-23 06:37:06 PM courtneyr2009 i work with all alz residetns
2017-05-23 06:37:08 PM loree18 we do monthly also
2017-05-23 06:37:09 PM jeant I do our calendar monthly
2017-05-23 06:37:09 PM marciatrimiew I would love to see a copy of everyone's calendar...
2017-05-23 06:37:10 PM theresehoward we have a monthly calendar and a weekly calendar
2017-05-23 06:37:11 PM nikiawyche yes we do our monthly
2017-05-23 06:37:14 PM crystalclt23 I am in short term rehab and my calender changes often and with the season
2017-05-23 06:37:17 PM melodyh my calendar is monthly too
2017-05-23 06:37:18 PM loree18 me too courtney
2017-05-23 06:37:19 PM nbeall I do monthly but I want to do weekly and daily but Im not sure if it will add too much to my plate
2017-05-23 06:37:20 PM mbear CRUD! I just remembered that I haven't submitted my calendar for next month!! I was suppose to do that yesterday!!
2017-05-23 06:37:22 PM lidiaal06 i dont monthly
2017-05-23 06:37:23 PM courtneyr2009 I love it
2017-05-23 06:37:24 PM marias enter the chat room
2017-05-23 06:37:25 PM asjodin I do both monthly and weekly-residents choose which one they want for their rooms
2017-05-23 06:37:27 PM jacquelinememenza Does anyone do a different calendar for each unit?
2017-05-23 06:37:27 PM courtneyr2009 its my passion
2017-05-23 06:37:27 PM theresehoward the memory care does a "daily" as well
2017-05-23 06:37:28 PM marciatrimiew ...and newsletter
2017-05-23 06:37:34 PM knapier we do monthly calendars that we hang up in all of the residnets rooms and we have a big wall calendar in each unit.
2017-05-23 06:37:38 PM alexandrac I have one for AL and one for MC
2017-05-23 06:37:44 PM ericasouter I love working in memory support as well
2017-05-23 06:37:45 PM becki8561 I do different calendars for each unit.
2017-05-23 06:37:48 PM jadams69 I DO CALENDAR MONTHLY BUT ADD TO IT DURING THE MONTH WITH SOME OF MY VOLUNTEER ENTERTAINERS
2017-05-23 06:37:50 PM christinadepolo use to do weekly, now only monthly calendar
2017-05-23 06:38:00 PM melodyh I have an al and mc too
2017-05-23 06:38:03 PM theresehoward we do a different calendar for each unit
2017-05-23 06:38:04 PM priscillad same here jadams
2017-05-23 06:38:06 PM patfuller Do any of you guys put up a wall calendar for the staff and vistors to view somewhere near the nurses staation
2017-05-23 06:38:08 PM ericasouter We do different calendars for each floor too
2017-05-23 06:38:10 PM nbeall we do two calendars one for Long Termcare and rehab and one for assisted living but I wish we could do one for memory care and for rehab
2017-05-23 06:38:14 PM loriann We just do monthly
2017-05-23 06:38:15 PM marciatrimiew I'm not in long term care..work in a day program...just have a monthly calendar..
2017-05-23 06:38:16 PM catiah We do too Erica
2017-05-23 06:38:21 PM bcramer We do monthly calendars and they are never the same. There are some staple activities, like bingo, but we do famous people's birthdays and weird days, like national nutella day. They love the variety
2017-05-23 06:38:30 PM jacquelinememenza I want to start doing different calendars our residents are confused by the calendar
2017-05-23 06:38:32 PM asjodin Yes we put daily activities on board and sheets near nurses desks
2017-05-23 06:38:33 PM jeant We do room calendars and a large one outside the main dining room
2017-05-23 06:38:33 PM jill06 monthly just seems like it would be so much easier
2017-05-23 06:38:40 PM matthewc we have a monthly calendar at our long term facility
2017-05-23 06:38:41 PM nbeall thats great bcramer
2017-05-23 06:38:42 PM jacquelinememenza its really had to program for short term therapy though
2017-05-23 06:38:42 PM priscillad my calendar is in our main hallway for residents, staff,n visitors....
2017-05-23 06:38:42 PM aprilgfoster i like that idea
2017-05-23 06:38:42 PM loriann True
2017-05-23 06:38:44 PM yogini We prepare our calendar one month in advance.
2017-05-23 06:38:46 PM marias my computerbad:o~(
2017-05-23 06:38:47 PM courtneyr2009 Monthly
2017-05-23 06:38:49 PM jill06 i do monthly couldnt imagine weekly
2017-05-23 06:38:49 PM christinadepolo go over next months calendar at resident council, since i schedule meeting last week of the month, always ask residents for their suggetions
2017-05-23 06:38:50 PM elvira06 I started changing my Calendar too. I am doing Shark week
2017-05-23 06:38:52 PM kathyhughes We had one large calendar on each floor that everyone could read
2017-05-23 06:38:58 PM melodyh I hang a daily one in tv room
2017-05-23 06:38:59 PM gmhalpin we use the same monthly calendar for both floors which are a mix of rehab & LTC. Most of the alz residents are on 1st floor
2017-05-23 06:39:00 PM marciatrimiew any great calendar computer software to recomment?
2017-05-23 06:39:01 PM jill06 us too kathy
2017-05-23 06:39:07 PM alennon monthly as well
2017-05-23 06:39:08 PM catiah Us too
2017-05-23 06:39:08 PM asjodin sometimes the monthly calendar we get changes and residents don't like changes!
2017-05-23 06:39:09 PM jacquelinememenza hard to get short term therapy out of their room and coordinate around PT and OT schedules
2017-05-23 06:39:10 PM becki8561 I do LTC/rehab, memory care, day stay, and AL. Four different calendars. The only thing they "share" is performers and church.
2017-05-23 06:39:11 PM crystalclt23 monthly is what i do as well
2017-05-23 06:39:14 PM ericasouter We pass one out to every resident weekly
2017-05-23 06:39:14 PM mbear We do one large one in the dinning room and then I print one out for their room if they want it
2017-05-23 06:39:16 PM afranco we do monthly too
2017-05-23 06:39:19 PM melodyh my large one is posted on the unit
2017-05-23 06:39:23 PM loriann Kathy we have the same
2017-05-23 06:39:23 PM christinadepolo we have spanish population, post English and Spanish calendars
2017-05-23 06:39:26 PM kathyhughes and we had smaller ones available if the residents wanted one and we had some in the lobby for families to pick up
2017-05-23 06:39:29 PM bcramer I now translate our calendar in German for our German speaking only residents. Thank goodness for Bing Translator
2017-05-23 06:39:33 PM marciatrimiew how do you get the very large calendar...
2017-05-23 06:39:35 PM lidiaal06 I have huge calendar, and write it on the board daily
2017-05-23 06:39:36 PM alexandrac I use just word and put in a chart that becomes the calendar grid
2017-05-23 06:39:36 PM courtneyr2009 same kathy
2017-05-23 06:39:37 PM matthewc we have a large calendar on every floor for them to see PLUS we bring them a monthly calendar to every single resident to hang up in their room
2017-05-23 06:39:38 PM loriann yup us too
2017-05-23 06:39:38 PM nbeall I do think a weekly calendar would help eliminate changes
2017-05-23 06:39:39 PM jill06 same here
2017-05-23 06:39:45 PM elvira06 oH wow ! like that idea same some paper (trees ) thats for sure
2017-05-23 06:39:46 PM jill06 kathy
2017-05-23 06:39:51 PM lidiaal06 Fed Ex have big measurements
2017-05-23 06:39:51 PM asjodin we include our monthly calendar in the newsletter and post online
2017-05-23 06:39:59 PM melodyh same Kathy one in our news letters too
2017-05-23 06:40:01 PM knapier we use activity connectionit is such a great program it gives a variety of calendars, reciepe ideas, arts and crafts, and more! i sill learning what all it has
2017-05-23 06:40:02 PM gmhalpin we use microsoft publisher, then enlarge it on the xerox - could aslo use staples
2017-05-23 06:40:05 PM theresehoward we post a monthly online and in one location but we hand out weekly's
2017-05-23 06:40:05 PM catiah Cool asjodin
2017-05-23 06:40:09 PM nikiawyche yes we have a large calendar in our common area and use orientation markers for our residents who need to be remined of the day
2017-05-23 06:40:10 PM aprilgfoster we pass out the monthly calendar at the begining of each montha dn we have a large monthly calendar in posted in the hallway for all to read
2017-05-23 06:40:13 PM kathyhughes The program that we used allowed us to choose the size of the calendar and we would glue it together
2017-05-23 06:40:18 PM cindymay We do a monthly calendar a large one in the center of the facility for all to seeand everyresidnet receives an individual one for their room
2017-05-23 06:40:19 PM jill06 we put in a AN order at staples and they blow them up
2017-05-23 06:40:23 PM jeant left the chat room
2017-05-23 06:40:27 PM theresehoward we found it better due to changes we made
2017-05-23 06:40:31 PM kathyhughes Of course before computers they had to be handwritten!
2017-05-23 06:40:32 PM priscillad our company uses illustratus for our calendars that is taken out of our budget which leaves us little to worth with in our department...we do raffles, fundraisers n country store to do things with that monies
2017-05-23 06:40:39 PM loriann YES I DID THAT
2017-05-23 06:40:42 PM loriann BY HAND
2017-05-23 06:40:46 PM loriann FOR YEARS
2017-05-23 06:40:48 PM courtneyr2009 I cannot imagine!
2017-05-23 06:40:48 PM melodyh wow .... hand written
2017-05-23 06:40:49 PM loriann lol
2017-05-23 06:40:49 PM theresehoward hand written is impressive
2017-05-23 06:40:50 PM nikiawyche yes love staples we get one 18 x24 and the other one is 24 x 36
2017-05-23 06:40:50 PM asjodin I don't know what I would do without internet! And a computer!
2017-05-23 06:40:50 PM catiah Wow, I can't imagine that

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