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2017-06-13 06:24:01 PM adrienne168 I have been doing ice cream socials in our pavillion. big hit!
2017-06-13 06:24:03 PM darleensunter I would like to get a snow cone machine for the summer
2017-06-13 06:24:03 PM kathyhughes We had pool parties!
2017-06-13 06:24:05 PM nancyathiel pa
2017-06-13 06:24:06 PM melodyh I'm having a mid summer dance in July. super excited
2017-06-13 06:24:06 PM rcgarcia73 morning time best and take lots of water
2017-06-13 06:24:11 PM shawnh trying to do more gardening activities to have plants for our 2nd floor patio
2017-06-13 06:24:12 PM elidamartinez snow cone days
2017-06-13 06:24:12 PM theresehoward wow, that is awesome kathy
2017-06-13 06:24:13 PM jammydelbosque Pool parties sounds fun!
2017-06-13 06:24:15 PM nikiawyche We are having casiono night
2017-06-13 06:24:16 PM aleda sandy howd it go we have to drive an hour and 15 min to get there so im nervous
2017-06-13 06:24:19 PM jackieb92 how did the casino go? i want to take my residents but working with all cognitive levels i feel it would be to much for my dementia residents
2017-06-13 06:24:20 PM kathyhughes and the Ice Cream Truck came 3x a week
2017-06-13 06:24:22 PM nikiawyche with game tables and dealers
2017-06-13 06:24:22 PM elvira06 I am trying to take some of my residents to an ASTROS game
2017-06-13 06:24:23 PM melodyh my pool party is this weekend on the 17th
2017-06-13 06:24:27 PM gwendoug enter the chat room
2017-06-13 06:24:32 PM shawnh work outside when weather permits...otherwise can work on container gardens inside
2017-06-13 06:24:32 PM elidamartinez fishing and pool parties are coming up
2017-06-13 06:24:37 PM nikiawyche love the pool party ideas
2017-06-13 06:24:39 PM lidiaal06 Pool party????? sounds fantastic
2017-06-13 06:24:41 PM patfuller jumping right in on the conversation my summer activities are to do snow cones for the staff and the residents next month
2017-06-13 06:24:46 PM rcgarcia73 fishing?
2017-06-13 06:24:47 PM lindsaylu85 once a month we will set up the dining room as a pub and have fried foods and non alcholic beverages.
2017-06-13 06:24:49 PM elidamartinez ladies like to garden alot this time of year
2017-06-13 06:24:50 PM jammydelbosque Ice cream truck coming by sounds like a great idea as well.
2017-06-13 06:24:51 PM rcgarcia73 how do you pull that
2017-06-13 06:24:53 PM priscillad how do you incorporate pool party...do yall have a poor in your facility
2017-06-13 06:24:56 PM melodyh hey patfuller
2017-06-13 06:25:04 PM priscillad pool i meant, lol
2017-06-13 06:25:05 PM aleda kathy what are some fun things you did for summer
2017-06-13 06:25:07 PM sandybenitez90 Yesss go Astros
2017-06-13 06:25:09 PM elidamartinez cold drinks afterwards
2017-06-13 06:25:09 PM jhirczak We have rootbeer floats on the patio regularly!
2017-06-13 06:25:10 PM yogini We take them to the movies in the afternoon.
2017-06-13 06:25:14 PM nancyathiel i think salary is the future
2017-06-13 06:25:16 PM kathyhughes I called the Ice Cream company
2017-06-13 06:25:21 PM valei5 we"re having a watermelon social the last tuesday of this month
2017-06-13 06:25:23 PM alexandrac banana split social!
2017-06-13 06:25:25 PM adrienne168 for those of you having a pool party...do you have pools or do you take your res. out to pools?
2017-06-13 06:25:26 PM melodyh we use kona ice
2017-06-13 06:25:28 PM sandybenitez90 Also had Astros game planned but hard to find day games
2017-06-13 06:25:31 PM sandybenitez90 on weekdays
2017-06-13 06:25:38 PM priscillad alexa, thats a hit with my peeps
2017-06-13 06:25:38 PM jammydelbosque Banana Split Social.. I love that!!!
2017-06-13 06:25:38 PM traciewiggins110770 SUMMER CONCERT & FESTIVAL, MAKING SMILES FOR OUT OF PEANUT BUTTER, MARSHMELLOWS & APPLE SLICES, CAR SHOW AND MAKING HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
2017-06-13 06:25:40 PM kathyhughes and educated the Ice Cream man about who could have what
2017-06-13 06:25:45 PM melodyh they come out with a truck
2017-06-13 06:25:47 PM marias they have lake not to far where i work we bring the resident for picnic and try to put there foot in the water and just have fun
2017-06-13 06:25:49 PM bholden SOMETHING NEW WERE GOING TO TRY THIS AUGUST IS A BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY WITH RESIDENTS FAMILY AND STAFFS FAMILY
2017-06-13 06:25:49 PM knapier our indipendant living residents have remote control sale boat races in one of the lakes on our campus. so i want to do a trip to the sale boat races and lucnch for the gentlmen at my facility.
2017-06-13 06:25:50 PM rcgarcia73 yeah baseall game ...thats summer
2017-06-13 06:25:54 PM yogini Popcorn and soda.
2017-06-13 06:25:58 PM elidamartinez our little lady here at our place was begging for a banana home made icecream
2017-06-13 06:26:02 PM aleda I did fundraisers so we will have fresh fruit all summer we will buy fresh wild blackberries fresh picked strawberries all the fruit we want
2017-06-13 06:26:02 PM nikiawyche we are having mr softee come out
2017-06-13 06:26:08 PM gwendoug baseball games , yess
2017-06-13 06:26:14 PM shawnh we go to baseball game in september...after it cools off a bit
2017-06-13 06:26:15 PM courtneyr2009 my residents love going to highschool baseball games
2017-06-13 06:26:19 PM rcgarcia73 back to school social ...mmm nice
2017-06-13 06:26:28 PM aleda kitchen serves fruit but not like the kind we want for our rs
2017-06-13 06:26:29 PM rcgarcia73 great idea...
2017-06-13 06:26:31 PM adrienne168 oohh mr. softee. have to look up that one
2017-06-13 06:26:35 PM elidamartinez we made it happen today she loved it... the nurses not so much but we got the ok from her doc.
2017-06-13 06:26:37 PM bholden WE ARE ALSO DOING A FEW OUTINGS TO BASEBALL GAMES
2017-06-13 06:26:38 PM elvira06 I really want a few of our faciclity to join together and have a pinic in the park ! so we can all share ideas
2017-06-13 06:26:38 PM jcking So nice when we all work together.
2017-06-13 06:26:39 PM laceykdurham I wish we could take our residents out of the facility.
2017-06-13 06:26:39 PM jhirczak We go out to restaurants regularly. My residents love that!
2017-06-13 06:26:42 PM ashtyn we are throwing a prom for our residents
2017-06-13 06:26:44 PM shawnh We do have a lunch outing this week and a scenic ride next week
2017-06-13 06:26:44 PM tiwanah so mant great ideas we dont even have transportation to take our residents out to movies and beach lol
2017-06-13 06:26:45 PM gwendoug we make our homemade icecream and everyone participates
2017-06-13 06:26:48 PM nikiawyche we do a back to school social followed by a class reunion
2017-06-13 06:26:48 PM lindsaylu85 kathy i have seen some post their class id. is that required for credit?
2017-06-13 06:26:59 PM kathyhughes No Lindsay
2017-06-13 06:27:02 PM elidamartinez pool party would be nice if they were more often then not
2017-06-13 06:27:03 PM alexandrac we are making ice cream and butter next month!
2017-06-13 06:27:09 PM lindsaylu85 thank you
2017-06-13 06:27:11 PM valei5 The last big outing that we have is taking the resident on the Spirit of Philadelphia, the trip get sponsored through donors.
2017-06-13 06:27:11 PM nancyathiel I have never heard of an aide being salary and I would never agree to that aas an aide
2017-06-13 06:27:16 PM melodyh thats sounds cool nikia
2017-06-13 06:27:16 PM alexandrac I have an old fashioned butter churn!
2017-06-13 06:27:16 PM jammydelbosque A prom? That sounds like a great idea I should add that to my list of ideas.
2017-06-13 06:27:21 PM jackie679 does anyones facility have a bus to take them places and where do you take the residents? we normally go dollar store, walmart or out to eat trying to think of new places to take them this summer
2017-06-13 06:27:26 PM aleda we will raise money and buy supplies for kids that need it before school starts we have a drive for suppleis as well
2017-06-13 06:27:32 PM rcgarcia73 can you have drinks at the pool party? you know little unmbrellas?
2017-06-13 06:27:32 PM gwendoug bought kiddie pools for them to put their feet in
2017-06-13 06:27:37 PM priscillad we have proms yearly during the fall
2017-06-13 06:27:37 PM bholden PROMS AND DANCES ARE REALLY FUN TO DO
2017-06-13 06:27:39 PM jackieb92 we have a bus
2017-06-13 06:27:40 PM melodyh I want a butter churn :(
2017-06-13 06:27:40 PM courtneyr2009 we have a 15 passager van
2017-06-13 06:27:41 PM maryjane1 enter the chat room
2017-06-13 06:27:43 PM jammydelbosque We have a van and we usually take them shopping well we used too.
2017-06-13 06:27:43 PM elvira06 We have a bus and 2 vans
2017-06-13 06:27:44 PM lidiaal06 im planning to take my participants on a boat '
2017-06-13 06:27:46 PM shawnh We have 2 buses...though only 1 driver at the moment
2017-06-13 06:27:50 PM nikiawyche hey melodyh i could find the craft you posted what was it called again sorry
2017-06-13 06:27:51 PM jammydelbosque They havent done it in a long time
2017-06-13 06:27:55 PM jackieb92 we have a van as well that holds 6
2017-06-13 06:27:57 PM adrienne168 kiddie pools! THANKS FOR THE IDEA!
2017-06-13 06:28:05 PM melodyh I sent it to email
2017-06-13 06:28:10 PM alexandrac we have several busses and drivers, this is an awesome place. I am just in my 3rd week here and SO happy
2017-06-13 06:28:11 PM lindsaylu85 i was trained to drive our bus the second day there.
2017-06-13 06:28:12 PM nikiawyche We are doing a pig roast
2017-06-13 06:28:12 PM jhirczak There are new regulations being looked at regarding salaried associates.
2017-06-13 06:28:15 PM elidamartinez since im new im not sure wat all they have for transpotation yet
2017-06-13 06:28:17 PM courtneyr2009 I drive the van
2017-06-13 06:28:22 PM yogini we have two buses and one van .
2017-06-13 06:28:28 PM priscillad i wish we had a bigger van; ours only hold 2 w/c's and 2 ambulatory
2017-06-13 06:28:28 PM melodyh I'll send it again after class to ur email
2017-06-13 06:28:30 PM maryjane1 hi everybody, just got done working, sorry I'm late
2017-06-13 06:28:31 PM jackieb92 i drive the van we have someone else drive the bus
2017-06-13 06:28:32 PM aleda nice nikia u work at an incredibleplace
2017-06-13 06:28:33 PM courtneyr2009 all activities drive the van/bus
2017-06-13 06:28:40 PM nikiawyche thank you
2017-06-13 06:28:43 PM priscillad its ok mary...me too
2017-06-13 06:28:43 PM jcking Where are you from cynkarnes76
2017-06-13 06:28:46 PM sandybenitez90 One 14 seater bus. Was scared to drive but wasnt too bad
2017-06-13 06:28:47 PM melodyh I dont
2017-06-13 06:28:48 PM kathyhughes We went on Mystery Rides, we took them to the park, the residents went to the museum, plays and we took them to the movies
2017-06-13 06:28:50 PM aleda same inmy dep all drive our bus
2017-06-13 06:28:55 PM ashtyn Thank you Jammy we are a small community and we took up donations for dress clothing, costumre jewlry we had people donating decorations refreshments hair stylist donating time florist making corsages and buitineers etc
2017-06-13 06:28:57 PM adrienne168 I don't have any transportation where I work
2017-06-13 06:28:59 PM melodyh drive van or bus
2017-06-13 06:29:01 PM jammydelbosque That sounds fun Kathy
2017-06-13 06:29:03 PM ashtyn we are really looking forward to it
2017-06-13 06:29:03 PM valei5 We have a big van, we take the residents shopping, to the park, scenic rides, Freddie Farms for ice cream and many restaurants, they enjoy the community outings.
2017-06-13 06:29:05 PM theresehoward sounds great
2017-06-13 06:29:06 PM shawnh large bus holds 26 people (5 tie-downs), small bus holds 12 if I remember correctly. We also have 2 minivans
2017-06-13 06:29:06 PM kathyhughes We also went to garage sales
2017-06-13 06:29:07 PM aleda kathy how did you decide who went
2017-06-13 06:29:08 PM priscillad no, i dont drive the van..not mandatory and im happy abt tht
2017-06-13 06:29:16 PM gwendoug golf course is a favorite too and they have great food
2017-06-13 06:29:18 PM bholden WE ARE CURRENTLY SHARING A BUS WHILE OUR NEW BUS IS GETTING WRAPPED FOR ADVERTISMENT
2017-06-13 06:29:20 PM courtneyr2009 its not that bad
2017-06-13 06:29:20 PM nikiawyche my residents love to go feed the ducks and just sit by the water its peacful is what they say
2017-06-13 06:29:20 PM patfuller courtney you drive your van, oh no I would never do that because if I started that my building would push off transportation on to me
2017-06-13 06:29:20 PM jackie679 garage sales thats a good idea!
2017-06-13 06:29:21 PM theresehoward I heard about people going to the spca
2017-06-13 06:29:24 PM kathyhughes The residents planned it
2017-06-13 06:29:25 PM aleda garage sales im def going to add that thank you
2017-06-13 06:29:29 PM darleensunter I love to take the to garage sales
2017-06-13 06:29:30 PM jacoblangdon98 Garage sales are a great idea!!!
2017-06-13 06:29:30 PM jackieb92 we have a sign up sheet for our residents for outings
2017-06-13 06:29:32 PM alennon WA state, Yakima
2017-06-13 06:29:33 PM jcking I'm from Maine!!!! Where are you from in Maine?
2017-06-13 06:29:48 PM elidamartinez garage sales always a plus any day
2017-06-13 06:29:50 PM lindsaylu85 im doing a sign up sheet.
2017-06-13 06:29:53 PM nancyathiel I am down 2 full time staff on my scu and those adies are making around 300 400 pay in bounus money alone if we went salary I wouldnt have any help
2017-06-13 06:29:53 PM jackie679 they hate the foood where we are and always want to go out to eat but those are some good suggestions
2017-06-13 06:29:56 PM courtneyr2009 I am from MAINE TOO
2017-06-13 06:29:58 PM elvira06 oh wow ! my sis is in yakima Wa
2017-06-13 06:30:00 PM elidamartinez giving that one as an activity
2017-06-13 06:30:04 PM josieh Ms Kathyhughes i have a queston I am on MEPAP 1 course 050217 from Texas. On the Inter-Facilty Event Practicum where i need to spend 2 hours in another facility it says where you do not work in. Well the company i work for has 2 sister facilities but they all have different activities and outing so my question is can i go to one of the other facility for this paticular task??
2017-06-13 06:30:06 PM elidamartinez to the main boss
2017-06-13 06:30:07 PM priscillad we're collecting now for our yard sale as well. my peeps love it
2017-06-13 06:30:08 PM lindsaylu85 for the boat outing 10 residents because i have to take staff to help
2017-06-13 06:30:15 PM jammydelbosque Ashtyn we are a small community too and we usually get donations too!! Sometimes we get random people and give us pair of socks and other small things. We get anything, any donation is appreciated since we could find ways of using them.
2017-06-13 06:30:24 PM shawnh Garage sales...interesting. Most of our peeps say they are trying to get rid of stuff though, not buy more.
2017-06-13 06:30:25 PM aleda Kathy we have a rs that wants to go but once she goes she ruins it for others complaining and wanting to go back what should i do next time she wants to go ive documented a long trail
2017-06-13 06:30:26 PM kathyhughes That is fine Josie....
2017-06-13 06:30:27 PM jhirczak Any word about Track 6 for Certification of AD?
2017-06-13 06:30:27 PM yogini They love to go to flea market
2017-06-13 06:30:29 PM bholden HOW DOES THE BOST TRIP WORK?
2017-06-13 06:30:35 PM bholden BOAT
2017-06-13 06:30:44 PM nancyathiel how do you get an assisant
2017-06-13 06:30:48 PM jammydelbosque Boat trip sounds like a great idea.
2017-06-13 06:30:49 PM maryjane1 We decided not to have a yard sale, the work and time wasnt worth the money
2017-06-13 06:30:52 PM kathyhughes Aleda I would take her out on her own
2017-06-13 06:30:55 PM rcgarcia73 flea markets and farmers markts are grreat
2017-06-13 06:31:05 PM kathyhughes and she will need to pay for the transportation
2017-06-13 06:31:06 PM patfuller How many of you will be taken your residents out to see Wonder Woman?
2017-06-13 06:31:06 PM tiwanah yes they hate the food here to i know when i become over activity my resdients will eat good
2017-06-13 06:31:14 PM elidamartinez all great ideas
2017-06-13 06:31:15 PM jammydelbosque The residents enjoy going to stores.
2017-06-13 06:31:20 PM knapier we have 1 bus we take a scenic bus trip every tuesday but we can only take 1 wheelchair resdient. the rest have to be able to transfer out of their wheelchairs...we do have some residents that still walk with a walker but very few so its hard soetimes
2017-06-13 06:31:24 PM nikiawyche jackie679 we do a dining with friends program where staff signs up to bring in a dish to serve the residents and eat lunch with them might work at your place we had a resident who came to everyone of them and she started gaining her weight back
2017-06-13 06:31:28 PM gwendoug sock hops are fun too
2017-06-13 06:31:28 PM kathyhughes We would take about 10 residents to the movies
2017-06-13 06:31:36 PM shawnh Our auxiliary group puts on a big flea market at our facility twice a year...residents can shop right there. Items are donated
2017-06-13 06:31:38 PM aleda i take her on single trips but she trhows big fit if she cant go on group
2017-06-13 06:31:40 PM jackieb92 we set up a summer giving tree, all summer long residents and families can bring donations ,and a couple of the residents and myself drop the donations off at a childrens home we collect anything from toys to clothes , the residents love it
2017-06-13 06:31:45 PM elidamartinez thank you everyone for the good advise... my first year will be a great adventure
2017-06-13 06:31:48 PM melodyh we take so many at a time about 7
2017-06-13 06:31:50 PM amccurdy We took about 10 residents to the movies once as well...super fun!
2017-06-13 06:31:54 PM elidamartinez im so glad i took this class
2017-06-13 06:32:01 PM shawnh we show movies at our facility, but would love to take folks out to a movie theater
2017-06-13 06:32:01 PM janicep enter the chat room
2017-06-13 06:32:02 PM christinadepolo great ideas
2017-06-13 06:32:04 PM maryjane1 We show movies at work, but what a great idea to actually go to see one
2017-06-13 06:32:11 PM kathyhughes Well you could tell her that the bus is full and she will need to wait until the next time
2017-06-13 06:32:12 PM nancyathiel ice cream socials are very nice
2017-06-13 06:32:17 PM jammydelbosque We show movies too.. They usually enjoy kid movies !!
2017-06-13 06:32:17 PM lindsaylu85 in vermillion ohio they have a pontune boat with seats. i can only take regular size wheel chairs and they they have a ramp from the dock to the boat. they boat us around the channels and then turn around in lake eire. and head back. then we will have a picnic before heading back
2017-06-13 06:32:18 PM amccurdy It's a lot of work but worth it
2017-06-13 06:32:20 PM nikiawyche Kathy can you do your program at your facility
2017-06-13 06:32:22 PM josieh Thank you Kathy
2017-06-13 06:32:24 PM aleda ok thank you i will
2017-06-13 06:32:30 PM alexandrac Yes learning about MDS before I started here really helped pave the way. I had never done them before and now daily!!
2017-06-13 06:32:31 PM kathyhughes also I would contact the family and encourage them to take her out
2017-06-13 06:32:31 PM jammydelbosque They're always cracking a laugh.
2017-06-13 06:32:32 PM elvira06 This month i got all our home health companys bring me 5 prizes for bingo! I have learned how to ask !! And i even have one that comes now once a month to call out bingo and bring 20 prizes
2017-06-13 06:32:38 PM knapier we have a theatre on our campus so its nice to be able to take them there for a movie!
2017-06-13 06:32:40 PM jackie679 nikia thats a nice idea but our dietian is so strickt with the no salt resriction she is even starting to give us troubles with taking them out to eat and take out night
2017-06-13 06:32:45 PM rcgarcia73 yeah, we ahve a theater at the facility but going to the movies is always good
2017-06-13 06:32:50 PM patfuller Kathy I haven't taken my residents to the movies yet, how hard is it
2017-06-13 06:32:54 PM priscillad I have a list of reisdents that go often and not at all hardly; my list gets rotated
2017-06-13 06:33:00 PM shawnh That's fabulous lindsaylu85! Many of our folks would love a boat ride!
2017-06-13 06:33:01 PM elidamartinez im going to talk to my superior about all these great ideas
2017-06-13 06:33:08 PM aleda i have been in contact with them sadly they are similiar guess they learned it ill use the bus is full
2017-06-13 06:33:12 PM nancyathiel i like the family night
2017-06-13 06:33:14 PM bholden WE ALSO DO A ROTAION LIST FOR THE OUTINGS
2017-06-13 06:33:32 PM nikiawyche wow jackie679
2017-06-13 06:33:35 PM gwendoug we riat
2017-06-13 06:33:37 PM christinadepolo my lists for trips also rotated and residents are explained this in advance
2017-06-13 06:33:38 PM maryjane1 Today we made homemade soap, the residents loved it!
2017-06-13 06:33:42 PM elvira06 the Harris County bus came and we took 18 residents to the movies and pizza
2017-06-13 06:33:42 PM alexandrac I took folks on a ferry ride once and they loved it. I arranged it special so they didn't have to get off on the other side, just rode it back and forth.
2017-06-13 06:33:43 PM priscillad Thats great bholden...that works best for us too
2017-06-13 06:33:43 PM shawnh Indeed...rotation list for outings is key when you cannot take everyone. We do the same.
2017-06-13 06:33:44 PM courtneyr2009 we try to go by resident Nighborhoods or units
2017-06-13 06:33:47 PM adrienne168 i am having trouble just finding transportation
2017-06-13 06:33:50 PM gwendoug we rotate the buss every two weeks
2017-06-13 06:33:51 PM elidamartinez maybe she can intergrate these to our daily... we are a very small town but im sure they can do alot with our residents... im so willing to help out
2017-06-13 06:33:51 PM kathyhughes I had to tell a resident who wanted to go all the time that she needed to let others go
2017-06-13 06:33:52 PM jackieb92 we do the good times boat that goes on lake erie the residents love it but we have a sign up sheet
2017-06-13 06:33:53 PM bholden THEY STILL COMPLAIN THOUGH LOL
2017-06-13 06:33:55 PM alexandrac how did you make soap? What recipe?
2017-06-13 06:33:57 PM cynkarnes76 It's great that many of you have the time and ability to take people out on trips, I am very limited with my time 1:15/2:30-7:30 during the week and 10-4pm on the weekends part-time. I have to do what I can during those times and by myself if I dont have any volunteers to help me.
2017-06-13 06:33:58 PM melodyh some of my residents get chosen over behavior
2017-06-13 06:34:00 PM lindsaylu85 I rotate. unless nobody else want to go. i gave my residents a list of trips resident council voted them in and then they can pick which to go to .
2017-06-13 06:34:01 PM kathyhughes I also documented it
2017-06-13 06:34:09 PM priscillad i had to do the same Kathy!
2017-06-13 06:34:10 PM rcgarcia73 KAthy you can deny them?
2017-06-13 06:34:17 PM darleensunter If staff pitches in everyone goes it really cool but busy
2017-06-13 06:34:23 PM rcgarcia73 participtation?
2017-06-13 06:34:29 PM priscillad not everyone can go at one time...rc
2017-06-13 06:34:31 PM kathyhughes You can if they have issues
2017-06-13 06:34:31 PM aleda i have books of documentation on the rs sadly
2017-06-13 06:34:34 PM lindsaylu85 but i have a very small budget and not alot of time for fundraisers so my residents have to pay for their tickets and i pack the lunch
2017-06-13 06:34:36 PM melodyh yes you can deny the ones who act up
2017-06-13 06:34:37 PM elidamartinez another good idea is we made lotion with the residents
2017-06-13 06:34:40 PM kathyhughes and you document the issues
2017-06-13 06:34:46 PM rcgarcia73 ok i was under the impression we couldnt
2017-06-13 06:34:49 PM valei5 We could only take four residents to the movie tavern, nursing department would not give us a c.n.a. escort, being that i'm a c.n.a they said that we did not need one.
2017-06-13 06:34:50 PM aleda we have had to even careplan that she can be asked to leave act
2017-06-13 06:34:51 PM alexandrac how did you do lotion?
2017-06-13 06:34:52 PM courtneyr2009 documentation is key
2017-06-13 06:34:55 PM maryjane1 alexandrac, we used goats milk, its called. my boss got the stuff from amazon
2017-06-13 06:34:56 PM bholden I HAD TO DENY ONE TODAY FOR TOMORROWS OUTING DUE TO HER BEHAIOR
2017-06-13 06:34:58 PM elidamartinez and at the bake sale they sold it to raise money for our daily activities
2017-06-13 06:34:59 PM adrienne168 lotion?
2017-06-13 06:35:01 PM bholden BEHAVIOR
2017-06-13 06:35:02 PM patfuller pricillad I like to use our cencus sheets to select who gets to go out on our outings so if at all possible the residents can each get a chance to get out of the faclity if they are able to
2017-06-13 06:35:08 PM darleensunter We only have 30 and its still a challenge
2017-06-13 06:35:09 PM melodyh yes cortney
2017-06-13 06:35:11 PM rcgarcia73 oh i always document, everything , little details matter
2017-06-13 06:35:13 PM priscillad Yes, documentation is important in situations like that
2017-06-13 06:35:16 PM alexandrac i will look on amazon, thank you!
2017-06-13 06:35:21 PM jackieb92 i agree darleen it could be a challenge i have 30 also
2017-06-13 06:35:23 PM nikiawyche has anyone heard of artreach not sure if this program is available in other states put they have discount tickets to plays museum and etc
2017-06-13 06:35:27 PM elvira06 County bus , will come 2 times a year for FREE YOU JUST HAVE TO GO TO A FEW MEETINGS
2017-06-13 06:35:29 PM elidamartinez we mashed up rose petals from previos flower arrangements
2017-06-13 06:35:32 PM whitneydoughty im loving all of these ideas! It's nice to have the experience of people who have been in activities for a while. I can't wait to get started!
2017-06-13 06:35:33 PM melodyh I have 30
2017-06-13 06:35:37 PM bholden I ONLY TAKE 8-10 AT A TIME
2017-06-13 06:35:37 PM aleda we have set trips we use for those that dont get to go as often we make sure everyone gets out
2017-06-13 06:35:53 PM shawnh For SNF we always send a GNA on outings. Thankfully one of our PT AAs is also a GNA...can't always get nursing staff to help.
2017-06-13 06:35:55 PM jackie679 i document everything also... out facility makes me feel like they try to blame activities for falls since they feel residents must not have been engaged in activity
2017-06-13 06:35:55 PM alexandrac mashed rose petals and put them in what?
2017-06-13 06:35:56 PM cynkarnes76 elvira06 that is awesome! I understand about learing to ask....
2017-06-13 06:35:57 PM melodyh my count is 7 foe event outings
2017-06-13 06:36:00 PM priscillad patfuller, its easier that way, i agree
2017-06-13 06:36:02 PM elidamartinez and added them to store bought cream and aded the infusions of our liking
2017-06-13 06:36:02 PM aleda what is a gna
2017-06-13 06:36:03 PM nikiawyche we often use them for my assisted living residents they see great shows for like $1 , 2 5 dollar s that is here in PA
2017-06-13 06:36:09 PM adrienne168 County bus. ok. thanks
2017-06-13 06:36:10 PM jammydelbosque One of my residents accused me of stealing her coloring book.. and attcked me and mentioned that she was going to report me.
2017-06-13 06:36:12 PM bholden BUT CORP ALSO PAYS FOR THEIR LUNCH WITCH COMES OUT OF MY MONTHLY BUDGET
2017-06-13 06:36:13 PM lindsaylu85 always document every time a resident is removed from an activity due to behaivor. that way you can show why you didnt take them out of the building.
2017-06-13 06:36:28 PM melodyh we take ours and pct buses
2017-06-13 06:36:30 PM elidamartinez they loved the activity and made a small profit out of it
2017-06-13 06:36:31 PM laceykdurham We have a Mary Kay consultant coming in for some pampering for our ladies time
2017-06-13 06:36:33 PM maryjane1 alexandrac, I can find out from my boss, and let you know. it was great for sensory, in more ways than one. now they want to make more and sell it at our christmas fair
2017-06-13 06:36:38 PM courtneyr2009 I have filled the van i have a PSS come too
2017-06-13 06:36:49 PM elvira06 I take 9 residents plus a CNA and my asstiant .
2017-06-13 06:36:57 PM aleda lacey we do that as well i told my consult as much money as i pay lol
2017-06-13 06:37:04 PM adrienne168 how much does mary Kay consultant cost?
2017-06-13 06:37:09 PM kathyhughes For rides we would take 1 activities person
2017-06-13 06:37:13 PM bholden I USUALLY HAVE MYSELF PLUS 3 OTHER STAFF DRIVER INCLUDED
2017-06-13 06:37:16 PM jackieb92 i can take 14 with a cna along
2017-06-13 06:37:16 PM yogini County but it's a good idea.
2017-06-13 06:37:16 PM tiwanah great ideas
2017-06-13 06:37:19 PM elishad left the chat room
2017-06-13 06:37:19 PM elishad enter the chat room
2017-06-13 06:37:22 PM kathyhughes the Mary Kay lady is free
2017-06-13 06:37:33 PM adrienne168 cool!
2017-06-13 06:37:38 PM laceykdurham Well, she is our HR's wife, plus they are usually free
2017-06-13 06:37:39 PM whitneydoughty nice!
2017-06-13 06:37:43 PM nikiawyche yes Mary kay has always been free to me
2017-06-13 06:37:44 PM alexandrac maryjane1 maybe we can connect on one of those chat room things, to discuss making the lotion etc. and will give us the final practicum piece needed...?
2017-06-13 06:37:44 PM nancyathiel i have a amusment park near me any ever did that

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