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2017-06-13 06:37:44 PM patfuller elvira you are so lucky to have so much help. I take only myself and about 4-6 residents at a time
2017-06-13 06:37:45 PM aleda yeah i just reminded her as much as i buy from her she could come to the nursinghome
2017-06-13 06:37:49 PM elidamartinez as an assistant i like what i do and i enjoy my job will be putting all the ideas to good use
2017-06-13 06:37:49 PM laceykdurham they love the satin hands
2017-06-13 06:37:51 PM elishad got kicked
2017-06-13 06:37:53 PM theresehoward Mary Kay is great we did that
2017-06-13 06:38:08 PM knapier for our bus rides we take 1 assistant and 1 CNA
2017-06-13 06:38:09 PM lindsaylu85 when we go to big avents we take as many people has we have residents.
2017-06-13 06:38:13 PM jammydelbosque Mary Kay sounds like a fun idea
2017-06-13 06:38:24 PM rcgarcia73 Kathy having MAry KAy come out is counted as an activity?
2017-06-13 06:38:25 PM bholden MARY KAY IS GREAT
2017-06-13 06:38:25 PM courtneyr2009 yes its important to staff well for outings
2017-06-13 06:38:28 PM lindsaylu85 bus ride just me and my assistant
2017-06-13 06:38:30 PM jackieb92 we do mary kay and avon
2017-06-13 06:38:33 PM josieh So tomorrow i am taking my clients to the new aquarium that they just opened. They are looking forward to that outing.
2017-06-13 06:38:35 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-06-13 06:38:38 PM nikiawyche yes rcgarcia73
2017-06-13 06:38:40 PM elidamartinez not sure if they have done mary kay here but will be asking and if not im ganna bring that up so we can do that tooo..
2017-06-13 06:38:42 PM njackson17 i want to try to make lotion with my residents
2017-06-13 06:38:45 PM rcgarcia73 ok good to know
2017-06-13 06:38:46 PM aleda its nice we use samples to pamper for lovely ladies every sunday because we have lovely ladies every sunday b4 church
2017-06-13 06:38:47 PM elvira06 I need a maykay lady anyone knows one from Houston location.. fixing to FB find
2017-06-13 06:38:49 PM kathyhughes thats great
2017-06-13 06:38:52 PM darleensunter I dont know how it works at other state but where we live in Florida if you take a elderly or disabled person you ticket is free it called a companion ticket especially if your on a budget
2017-06-13 06:38:53 PM jackieb92 i didnt think of the cleveland aquarium thats a good idea!
2017-06-13 06:39:07 PM bholden WE ARE SPENDING THE DAY AT THE MALL TOMORROW
2017-06-13 06:39:09 PM shawnh that's nice darleensunter!
2017-06-13 06:39:12 PM lindsaylu85 not in ohio
2017-06-13 06:39:17 PM lidiaal06 thats cute
2017-06-13 06:39:19 PM priscillad I didnt know that darleen...i live in florida...ticket for what?
2017-06-13 06:39:25 PM kathyhughes My folks loved to go downtown and enjoy the festivals
2017-06-13 06:39:25 PM jackie679 i wish nj would do a compaion ticket when we go out with residents we need to pay for ourselves
2017-06-13 06:39:33 PM jammydelbosque I wish we had a mall in my town they would really enjoy a trip like that
2017-06-13 06:39:33 PM darleensunter Ya for the movies
2017-06-13 06:39:37 PM nikiawyche we make lotion as well and when residents are having a bad day and need to help calming down we do hand massages we have different lotions that help
2017-06-13 06:39:37 PM jadams69 this is hard to keep up with... going fast, lol
2017-06-13 06:39:38 PM aleda i wish we didnt have so far to drive to get to places like the movies
2017-06-13 06:39:41 PM lindsaylu85 its 10 bucks a person for the boat. and for like the zoo if we take 15 we get a discount
2017-06-13 06:39:43 PM maryjane1 Alexandrac, Im sorry, but I dont talk to strangers. lol, j/k that would be great! do you know how to do that? the chat thing?
2017-06-13 06:39:50 PM priscillad ok, i will have to check that out here
2017-06-13 06:39:52 PM rcgarcia73 just type and type Jadams
2017-06-13 06:39:53 PM priscillad thx
2017-06-13 06:39:56 PM jackieb92 i think we get a lot of discounts in ohio but nothing really free
2017-06-13 06:39:57 PM lindsaylu85 and the akron duck game its 17 a ticket but includes a meal
2017-06-13 06:39:59 PM elvira06 Zoo cost $2
2017-06-13 06:40:05 PM bholden IM DEF CHECKING INTO THE BOAT IDEA
2017-06-13 06:40:05 PM shawnh thankfully our facility pays entry fees for staff when we go out with residents
2017-06-13 06:40:07 PM alexandrac Lol, I think I can figure out....
2017-06-13 06:40:09 PM elvira06 in houston
2017-06-13 06:40:15 PM ashtyn aleda I know what you mean our town is 45 miles from a theater or a mall
2017-06-13 06:40:17 PM patfuller Do any of you participate in the 4th of July parades with the residents
2017-06-13 06:40:17 PM maryjane1 ok
2017-06-13 06:40:18 PM jadams69 im trying to read it all rcgarcia
2017-06-13 06:40:28 PM priscillad we are too ash!
2017-06-13 06:40:30 PM jackieb92 sometimes my residents are in the parade
2017-06-13 06:40:31 PM rcgarcia73 same here JADAMS...same here
2017-06-13 06:40:39 PM shawnh it is hard jadams69, but you can scroll back thru
2017-06-13 06:40:44 PM josieh Where does the zoo cost 2 dollars?
2017-06-13 06:40:45 PM jadams69 speed reading
2017-06-13 06:40:46 PM rcgarcia73 in San Antonio, downtown is great for seniors!
2017-06-13 06:40:47 PM kathyhughes We would take them to parades and community events
2017-06-13 06:40:50 PM jackie679 ours dont and we dont get to pick our trips they are assigned to you wish the facility would pay employee costs so we try to rotate
2017-06-13 06:40:51 PM melodyh our boat ride is through Jesse Jones park
2017-06-13 06:40:52 PM priscillad I have to plan months ahead if we go anywhere
2017-06-13 06:40:53 PM alexandrac what is your schedule? East coast or west coast? I am in WA but I get up EARLY to do things before work.
2017-06-13 06:40:56 PM jammydelbosque We always have our residents in he parades from my hometown and they enjoy it. We even vote for queen and king.
2017-06-13 06:40:57 PM sandybenitez90 Getting a head ache trying to keep up lol
2017-06-13 06:40:58 PM kathyhughes the Farmers Market was great too
2017-06-13 06:41:01 PM aleda our facility makes a float and so our rs can ride in parade or watch
2017-06-13 06:41:02 PM laceykdurham kathyhughes I was just wondering what the requirement for length of time these chats are?
2017-06-13 06:41:02 PM cynkarnes76 We do take our Country Rides to the Woodside Creamery in Delaware, it has homemade ice cream, during the summer
2017-06-13 06:41:06 PM rcgarcia73 riverwalk,boatrides, the Alamo,
2017-06-13 06:41:11 PM ashleyann1902 I love the farmer's market idea
2017-06-13 06:41:16 PM bholden IM HOPEING TO HAVE OUR FACILITY IN THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE THIS YEAR
2017-06-13 06:41:19 PM nikiawyche it you click the wrench you can print out the chat rcgarcia73
2017-06-13 06:41:19 PM courtneyr2009 farmers market awesome
2017-06-13 06:41:27 PM kathyhughes You have to be in the chat for 1 hour until 9PM Eastern
2017-06-13 06:41:28 PM ashleyann1902 I'm wanting to take some residents to the riverwalk in Pueblo
2017-06-13 06:41:28 PM patfuller farmers market I think I will take a few there.
2017-06-13 06:41:29 PM jammydelbosque Farmers market sounds like fun
2017-06-13 06:41:36 PM ashtyn our town dont do a 4th of July parade but they do a Christmas parade and make a point to come through out parking lot and circle out building so that our residents can see it
2017-06-13 06:41:40 PM ashleyann1902 We're about 45 minutes away in Colorado Springs
2017-06-13 06:41:42 PM nikiawyche we do a farmers market dining provides the produce and we have residents work the stations
2017-06-13 06:41:43 PM elidamartinez left the chat room
2017-06-13 06:41:43 PM priscillad great idea...KATHY...we just got a farmer's market downtown, Ill make that suggestion to my residents
2017-06-13 06:41:45 PM darleensunter I'm from San Antonio miss the food and the Riverwalk
2017-06-13 06:41:52 PM elidamartinez enter the chat room
2017-06-13 06:42:04 PM rcgarcia73 the food is always great in San Antonio
2017-06-13 06:42:05 PM valei5 left the chat room
2017-06-13 06:42:06 PM jhirczak left the chat room
2017-06-13 06:42:10 PM lindsaylu85 Don Parsons Inc & Mystic Belle is the vermillion boat rides i do
2017-06-13 06:42:19 PM adrienne168 we have a farmers market in down town columbus close to us. I am liking this idea!
2017-06-13 06:42:20 PM jammydelbosque I love the riverwalk at san antonio and the food from there is delicious!!! You cant wrong on a vacation in SA!!
2017-06-13 06:42:21 PM shawnh Farmers markets are fun...just scout it our first in terms of accessiblity and terrain
2017-06-13 06:42:27 PM melodyh love SA
2017-06-13 06:42:28 PM jammydelbosque I go every summer!!
2017-06-13 06:42:31 PM marias thats a good idea kathy i would like to try that bring them to downtown festival
2017-06-13 06:42:31 PM ashtyn kathy how long will this chat be open
2017-06-13 06:42:35 PM adrienne168 ok. good idea
2017-06-13 06:42:36 PM aleda i can't wait to add garage sales
2017-06-13 06:42:39 PM priscillad me too adrienne
2017-06-13 06:42:43 PM alennon Any WA state folks want to do the chat? my email is andrewclennon@hotmail.com just let me know and we can set it up
2017-06-13 06:42:47 PM jammydelbosque Garage sales sounds fun!!
2017-06-13 06:42:59 PM jammydelbosque I should put that in my idea list as well..
2017-06-13 06:43:03 PM kathyhughes Again the chats go from 8PM Eastern to 9PM Eastern
2017-06-13 06:43:05 PM melodyh The food is awsome! LULUS has a big cinamon roll that is 3 pds
2017-06-13 06:43:08 PM nikiawyche anyone form PA
2017-06-13 06:43:20 PM rcgarcia73 they still do melody
2017-06-13 06:43:28 PM aleda I wish everyone was close enough to actually meet in person lol\
2017-06-13 06:43:33 PM bholden NEVER BEEN TO TEXAS JUST FLEW OVER IT LOL
2017-06-13 06:43:34 PM ashtyn Im sorry Kathy I had missed that
2017-06-13 06:43:36 PM elvira06 Exxon is now is sponsering some of our activitys.Since we have a few of there own.And we are across from them
2017-06-13 06:43:42 PM melodyh ohh man... luuuuuffff it. lol
2017-06-13 06:43:43 PM shawnh that would be nice aleda :-)
2017-06-13 06:43:52 PM whitneydoughty its crazy how different activities are just in different states!!!
2017-06-13 06:43:53 PM nikiawyche me to we are going to have a reunion at Kathy since she is the party queen lol
2017-06-13 06:44:09 PM jackieb92 we do a wedding reception end of may, beginning of summer the residents bring down their wedding picture and we have it displayed the entire month, then we send out invites and plan a wedding reception. the residents have to wear their best outfit, we serve a special meal usually serf and turf and we get a wedding cake. the oldest married couple gets to cut the cake and we have entertainment come in so our residents can dance. they love it
2017-06-13 06:44:11 PM gwendoug donuts with dad this saturday and our residents are making the donuts, should be fun and challenging
2017-06-13 06:44:13 PM melodyh right nikia
2017-06-13 06:44:13 PM rcgarcia73 3 lb cinamon roll makes my day..and morning for about a week
2017-06-13 06:44:18 PM kathyhughes You are all welcome to come to Syracuse NY!
2017-06-13 06:44:23 PM cynkarnes76 nikiawyche I think you are the only one closest to me. I am in Wilmington, DE
2017-06-13 06:44:23 PM kathyhughes Anytime
2017-06-13 06:44:24 PM laceykdurham what do you guys do for mens activities. we have four men in our facility, and they are very antisocial
2017-06-13 06:44:26 PM aleda and id like to go to nikias place it sounds amazing
2017-06-13 06:44:26 PM shawnh we are in maryland...in a suburb of Washington, DC
2017-06-13 06:44:26 PM patfuller bholden like they say everthings bigger in Texas..lol but I disagree hahaha
2017-06-13 06:44:34 PM melodyh rcgarcia i bet
2017-06-13 06:44:36 PM nikiawyche we might take you up on the offer
2017-06-13 06:44:41 PM valei5 enter the chat room
2017-06-13 06:44:42 PM marias im not too far from u kathy
2017-06-13 06:44:43 PM melodyh I'm in
2017-06-13 06:44:48 PM bholden I HAVE FAMILY IN WEEDSPORT, SENECA FALLS AND WATERLOO NY KATHY LOL
2017-06-13 06:44:52 PM elvira06 new york ! wow to far to bus it lol from down south
2017-06-13 06:44:53 PM kathyhughes Mens group activities????????
2017-06-13 06:44:54 PM adrienne168 lets all go to texas!
2017-06-13 06:44:58 PM courtneyr2009 poker
2017-06-13 06:44:59 PM cynkarnes76 I work in Hockessin, Delaware
2017-06-13 06:45:00 PM kathyhughes Well stop by!
2017-06-13 06:45:04 PM courtneyr2009 fishing trips
2017-06-13 06:45:05 PM sandybenitez90 ROMEO dinners
2017-06-13 06:45:06 PM bholden HAHAHA
2017-06-13 06:45:07 PM rcgarcia73 mmmm mens group acitivites???
2017-06-13 06:45:09 PM sandybenitez90 They love those
2017-06-13 06:45:10 PM nikiawyche you are welcome i want to host a laughter cerification class
2017-06-13 06:45:12 PM traciewiggins110770 FISHING
2017-06-13 06:45:13 PM lindsaylu85 golf
2017-06-13 06:45:14 PM aleda i am hoping to start a rooster club with the local men from our community
2017-06-13 06:45:18 PM bholden BEER GARDEN
2017-06-13 06:45:18 PM lidiaal06 blackjack
2017-06-13 06:45:19 PM rcgarcia73 ok ow about golf
2017-06-13 06:45:20 PM kathyhughes Most of the men want to help, so I ask them to help me
2017-06-13 06:45:21 PM whitneydoughty sports TV!
2017-06-13 06:45:22 PM sandybenitez90 Beer socials
2017-06-13 06:45:23 PM bholden BOWLING
2017-06-13 06:45:26 PM christinadepolo Men's workshop, Men's club
2017-06-13 06:45:26 PM elvira06 Coffee ,and we also do Bible study
2017-06-13 06:45:27 PM jammydelbosque I'm still gathering ideas for men group activities
2017-06-13 06:45:29 PM jcking We are having a graduation party with residents and 10 employee graduates.
2017-06-13 06:45:30 PM lindsaylu85 i have a basketball hoop and a golf game
2017-06-13 06:45:31 PM rcgarcia73 Monday night football
2017-06-13 06:45:31 PM priscillad fishing
2017-06-13 06:45:32 PM whitneydoughty superbowl party!
2017-06-13 06:45:33 PM nikiawyche golf, fishing, pool, remote control car racing , trains
2017-06-13 06:45:35 PM shawnh Nice location in terms of museums, shows and things to do, but can be expensive and getting bus close enough to curbs for easy drop off is a challenge
2017-06-13 06:45:36 PM jackieb92 we have a mens afternoon where i make appetizers and serve them beer ( also have non alcholic drinks) play card games and usually put a sports program on
2017-06-13 06:45:38 PM nancyathiel i use coconut oil and essentials works great for lotion face cream and they love making it
2017-06-13 06:45:38 PM courtneyr2009 yes men in my community love to help
2017-06-13 06:45:39 PM josieh Here in San Antonio can anyone give me names ad numbers of certain organizations that come to your facility to do special activities like bingo, nail care etc..
2017-06-13 06:45:40 PM christinadepolo chess, checkers, casino games
2017-06-13 06:45:41 PM jackie679 what do you do in ur mens group?
2017-06-13 06:45:44 PM melodyh tall gate parties, sports events, fishing
2017-06-13 06:45:45 PM mwaller17 bible study is a big one for my men
2017-06-13 06:45:45 PM rcgarcia73 friday or saturday night Game night!
2017-06-13 06:45:52 PM priscillad poker games, blackjack
2017-06-13 06:45:52 PM whitneydoughty pub trivia!
2017-06-13 06:45:53 PM bholden GARDENING
2017-06-13 06:45:54 PM valei5 did'nt leave my computer shut down on me on my daughters laptop
2017-06-13 06:45:57 PM priscillad gin yummy
2017-06-13 06:45:57 PM aleda gardening, bbq, talk about the ladies
2017-06-13 06:45:58 PM jammydelbosque Most of the men in my facility dont like to participate so its kinda hard.. But I still try my best to motivate them.
2017-06-13 06:46:00 PM kathyhughes we also had a Tailgate party every Sunday and would invite the familites....we would watch a game, have pizza and snacks
2017-06-13 06:46:00 PM melodyh painting
2017-06-13 06:46:01 PM patfuller Kathy I have my first MEN GROUP MEETING planned for tomorrow I'll let you know how it turns out on our next chat.(v)
2017-06-13 06:46:02 PM christinadepolo sports night, watch sports on tv
2017-06-13 06:46:03 PM adrienne168 we have many recovering alcholics here. beer club is a bad idea
2017-06-13 06:46:04 PM nikiawyche we make wooden air planes and fly them off the balcony of health service we also do wine down wed
2017-06-13 06:46:10 PM shawnh "Man Cave", sports, gardening
2017-06-13 06:46:11 PM jacoblangdon98 im thinking about starting a chicken coop and make feeding and collecting eggs an activity
2017-06-13 06:46:13 PM courtneyr2009 soda club?
2017-06-13 06:46:17 PM shawnh Want to do model planes or cars
2017-06-13 06:46:20 PM laceykdurham we are memory care
2017-06-13 06:46:27 PM sandybenitez90 Love the "Man Cave" concept
2017-06-13 06:46:28 PM jammydelbosque Model planes and cars sounds fun
2017-06-13 06:46:28 PM tiwanah whats some great ideas for a lock unit with about 35 people that dont have transportation are money for much
2017-06-13 06:46:29 PM bholden WE USUALLY DO THE FOOTBALL SOCIALS WHEN IN SEASON
2017-06-13 06:46:31 PM rcgarcia73 model planes? yeah good idea
2017-06-13 06:46:31 PM jackieb92 we have a wood working class they build bird houses and things like that
2017-06-13 06:46:35 PM yogini We started Gardening activity today, we have four happy members.
2017-06-13 06:46:36 PM melodyh yes shawnh love it modelcars
2017-06-13 06:46:36 PM kathyhughes You can serve anything and they would love it
2017-06-13 06:46:38 PM whitneydoughty superbowl subs
2017-06-13 06:46:41 PM adrienne168 model cars sound interesting
2017-06-13 06:46:41 PM bholden MY MEN NUMBERS ARE VERY VERY LOW
2017-06-13 06:46:44 PM aleda i have asked to have chickens we have a rooster that comes by because we took care of him when he was a chick
2017-06-13 06:46:46 PM elvira06 We only have 4 men in my facilty
2017-06-13 06:46:54 PM nikiawyche remote control car races they love it they make up the track
2017-06-13 06:46:55 PM aleda we have 2 men
2017-06-13 06:46:57 PM jacoblangdon98 A lot of my residents are ex farmers
2017-06-13 06:47:02 PM mwaller17 i think they are low everywhere
2017-06-13 06:47:02 PM melodyh my numbers are low too but we have fun
2017-06-13 06:47:07 PM nikiawyche we use swimming noodles and ramps
2017-06-13 06:47:11 PM bholden YEAH ALWAYS FUN
2017-06-13 06:47:11 PM elvira06 4 men and 101 women :S
2017-06-13 06:47:14 PM yogini Also, we are gifting guys with T-Shirts for father's day.
2017-06-13 06:47:14 PM darleensunter I have had one of those cinnamon rolls in Texas it was huge everything is BIG there
2017-06-13 06:47:15 PM jackie679 remote control cars are a great idea!
2017-06-13 06:47:16 PM lindsaylu85 i have about 30 men and 38 woman right now
2017-06-13 06:47:19 PM melodyh I do small groups with them
2017-06-13 06:47:21 PM becki8561 we have lots of men, also mostlly farmers or loggers.
2017-06-13 06:47:23 PM shawnh RC car race! love it nikiawhche
2017-06-13 06:47:24 PM sandybenitez90 WOW. outnumbered'
2017-06-13 06:47:25 PM aleda do women live longer then men
2017-06-13 06:47:35 PM jcking Hope to take some residents to a farm to cuddle with baby goats.
2017-06-13 06:47:39 PM theresehoward aleda typically yes
2017-06-13 06:47:42 PM shawnh Yes aleda...generally speaking we do
2017-06-13 06:47:43 PM rcgarcia73 formula 1?
2017-06-13 06:47:47 PM theresehoward I saw some research on that
2017-06-13 06:47:47 PM jackie679 we have like 20 men rest are women in my facility
2017-06-13 06:47:49 PM sandybenitez90 Speaking of which...are there any men ADs here?
2017-06-13 06:47:53 PM darleensunter at our place we only have 5 women
2017-06-13 06:47:57 PM jackieb92 we have 11 men rest women
2017-06-13 06:47:58 PM aleda my son brings his cars in often to play i have one guy he runs the show and loves it
2017-06-13 06:47:59 PM lindsaylu85 i want to start a make a wish program
2017-06-13 06:48:01 PM cynkarnes76 I would love to do a Men's group but haven't had time, everything I do is mixed with more women to men ratio
2017-06-13 06:48:02 PM gwendoug we have 8 men, an all love sports
2017-06-13 06:48:03 PM mwaller17 5 women??? wow
2017-06-13 06:48:07 PM sandybenitez90 Seems mostly its a womens job
2017-06-13 06:48:08 PM priscillad we alot of men as well; i allow them to chosose their activities monthly
2017-06-13 06:48:11 PM aleda we have a bucket list
2017-06-13 06:48:15 PM bholden MALE HERE
2017-06-13 06:48:18 PM jacoblangdon98 My DON has a goat farm and 2 therapy horses, planning on taking some residents out there this fal;
2017-06-13 06:48:19 PM adrienne168 I deal with alot of homeless or shelter residents in the rehab part of my facility.does any one else?
2017-06-13 06:48:20 PM rcgarcia73 male here also
2017-06-13 06:48:20 PM aleda we get the rs to fill it out
2017-06-13 06:48:21 PM elvira06 WE are very picky when it comes to men in our facility, Passed issues
2017-06-13 06:48:23 PM shawnh Yay bholden!
2017-06-13 06:48:25 PM patfuller melodyh the men in my group are soooo wild and they smoke like crazy. I can not wait to see what type of actvity they have planned for next months activity.
2017-06-13 06:48:28 PM bholden BUT YEAH SEEEMS MOSTLY WOMNE
2017-06-13 06:48:28 PM alennon Male here
2017-06-13 06:48:29 PM jcking I'm getting some great ideas tonight.
2017-06-13 06:48:29 PM theresehoward we just hired a male activities assistant and he is FANTASTIC
2017-06-13 06:48:32 PM courtneyr2009 what issues
2017-06-13 06:48:32 PM sandybenitez90 Great!!
2017-06-13 06:48:33 PM courtneyr2009 ?
2017-06-13 06:48:43 PM nikiawyche the men said they are here ladies
2017-06-13 06:48:48 PM bholden I WOULDNT DO ANYTHING ELSE
2017-06-13 06:48:50 PM shawnh We used to have 2 men on our activities team...they have both left. One is at another facility, not sure about the other one .
2017-06-13 06:48:51 PM rcgarcia73 the bad kind...right courtney
2017-06-13 06:48:53 PM jackie679 its great to see men doing activities we only have female staff i pray for a man to apply
2017-06-13 06:48:55 PM lindsaylu85 when a resident has something they really want to do from eating at a restuarant to going to see their childhood home to take them. my lost boss did it and it was amazing
2017-06-13 06:48:57 PM mwaller17 how many residents do yall have where yall can hire an act. assistant?
2017-06-13 06:48:58 PM aleda therese i have one he plays piano so i schedule piano play when he works
2017-06-13 06:48:58 PM cindymay found this cool site / video for how to become an Activity director http://study.com/articles/How_to_Become_a_Certified_Activities_Director_Career_Roadmap.htmlgood thing we're all already started
2017-06-13 06:48:59 PM elvira06 we have 2 men CNA out of 20
2017-06-13 06:49:01 PM valei5 i don't know they seem to be running neck and neck at my facility, we 100 yr. old men and women, and a couple about to turn 101, go figure
2017-06-13 06:49:10 PM shawnh our current executive director is male...and he came up through activities.
2017-06-13 06:49:10 PM cindymay Thanks to Kathy
2017-06-13 06:49:15 PM yogini We have only one man as an employee, all girls. and 70 % senior members are women.
2017-06-13 06:49:21 PM nikiawyche our men are starting to play video games with a few volunteers that come in not the wii they are playing ps4 yes to funny
2017-06-13 06:49:22 PM aleda thank you cindy ill check it out
2017-06-13 06:49:34 PM nancyathiel my men love bowling on the wii for mens club and have a beer
2017-06-13 06:49:40 PM aleda nikia which games
2017-06-13 06:49:46 PM jacoblangdon98 i am the only male employee at my facility besides the maintenence man
2017-06-13 06:49:46 PM melodyh The men in my group too patfuller smh...lol the things they say
2017-06-13 06:49:48 PM jammydelbosque I'm still in the process of getting a wii..
2017-06-13 06:49:51 PM patfuller left the chat room
2017-06-13 06:50:02 PM nikiawyche racing games and yes the call of duty
2017-06-13 06:50:03 PM jammydelbosque I used to have one but gave it away and now I would really want one for my residents
2017-06-13 06:50:04 PM patfuller enter the chat room
2017-06-13 06:50:10 PM rcgarcia73 boys will be boys melody
2017-06-13 06:50:13 PM jackieb92 the wii is a big hit for my residents
2017-06-13 06:50:22 PM aleda ill have to try that my son has one thats never used
2017-06-13 06:50:25 PM kathyhughes I had an entire facility of men at one point and had to have a ladies group....I also had 2 men who worked with me during that time
2017-06-13 06:50:25 PM bholden I DO HAVE ONE GENTLEMEN WHO LOVES TO DO KARAOKE LOL
2017-06-13 06:50:26 PM melodyh yes they will sugar
2017-06-13 06:50:27 PM courtneyr2009 I want a wii so bad for my residents
2017-06-13 06:50:27 PM gwendoug we use odouils mostly to not interfere with residents meds an free wine no alcohol
2017-06-13 06:50:28 PM valei5 my mens group is on thursday, im taking down to the train room,
2017-06-13 06:50:44 PM aleda wow how are men and women dif in the numbers
2017-06-13 06:50:45 PM laceykdurham our residents had issues with the WII for hand eye and holding the buttons down was an issue as well
2017-06-13 06:50:47 PM jackie679 my residents hate the wii they feel intimiated but they arent from the technology age lol
2017-06-13 06:50:48 PM shawnh We just broke out our wii set again for in house. IL uses one regularly out in their clubhouse .
2017-06-13 06:50:48 PM jackieb92 wii sports is a good one courtney
2017-06-13 06:50:49 PM nikiawyche my women try to sneak into mens club
2017-06-13 06:50:57 PM lidiaal06 lol
2017-06-13 06:50:58 PM marias mine too we play a lot in wii
2017-06-13 06:50:59 PM elvira06 We have a wii but i have no idea ,what is missing so that it can work.. yes i did plug it
2017-06-13 06:51:05 PM rcgarcia73 lol niki
2017-06-13 06:51:06 PM courtneyr2009 we let everyone go to whatever they want
2017-06-13 06:51:08 PM alexandrac My men would sneak into women's club!
2017-06-13 06:51:08 PM bholden WE LOVE OUR WII
2017-06-13 06:51:10 PM lidiaal06 thats something that would happen in my group
2017-06-13 06:51:12 PM aleda lol niki
2017-06-13 06:51:14 PM jacoblangdon98 Mrs. Kathy! how many facilities have you worked at?
2017-06-13 06:51:25 PM priscillad my men love their Wii Club, its a hit
2017-06-13 06:51:28 PM cynkarnes76 We just had a Mother's Day Tea an ended up allowing some of the men to come in.
2017-06-13 06:51:39 PM alexandrac the men can smell the cookies!!!!
2017-06-13 06:51:47 PM melodyh my men came to mothers tea
2017-06-13 06:51:50 PM maryjane1 our people didn't like the wii
2017-06-13 06:51:52 PM traciewiggins110770 They love show n tell
2017-06-13 06:51:54 PM elidamartinez ladies im out early i have hubby coming home from out of town work and i havent seenhim for 2 weeks
2017-06-13 06:51:55 PM kathyhughes I worked at 2 skilled facilities, 1 assisted living and 1 senior center
2017-06-13 06:51:56 PM bholden I ALWAAYS LEAVE IT OPEN TO ALL
2017-06-13 06:52:01 PM gwendoug let the man bake the cookies, thats fun too

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