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2013-08-09 07:07:20 PM hreif2013 I bet it will be.
2013-08-09 07:07:47 PM meister77 my oldest daughter will be wearing her prom dress
2013-08-09 07:08:18 PM hreif2013 For ours, we dressed anyone we could find, as silly as possible. Sparkly hats, boas etc. Residents love that
2013-08-09 07:08:23 PM meister77 i have a friend who is a dj he is donating time to come and announce
2013-08-09 07:08:49 PM meister77 good i dea.
2013-08-09 07:08:54 PM meister77 ill add that
2013-08-09 07:09:28 PM meister77 we have snacks for people too
2013-08-09 07:09:35 PM hreif2013 I figure, if it makes the residents smile, it is well worth it!
2013-08-09 07:10:15 PM meister77 thats right thats why i like my job. i always say if i made someone smile i did my job
2013-08-09 07:10:41 PM hreif2013 And they sure like it when we act as goofy as we can!
2013-08-09 07:10:46 PM meister77 i think i will take my dog. i have a bee costume for her
2013-08-09 07:11:01 PM hreif2013 Aww, that will be cute!
2013-08-09 07:11:08 PM meister77 lol
2013-08-09 07:11:58 PM meister77 im not going over board on decoration .b/c they will be watching the models
2013-08-09 07:12:30 PM meister77 how long did it take you to run the program
2013-08-09 07:12:36 PM hreif2013 I think that is a good idea. sometimes there is too much to look at, and people can get destacted
2013-08-09 07:12:42 PM meister77 im thinking at leat an hour
2013-08-09 07:12:47 PM hreif2013 We did it for an hour
2013-08-09 07:12:58 PM meister77 kool
2013-08-09 07:13:01 PM hreif2013 but we did more of a wedding show
2013-08-09 07:13:48 PM meister77 oh weare doing anything people have . some one might even show off their nighty.lol
2013-08-09 07:14:04 PM hreif2013 We have a chapel in our building, had a wedding singer, decorated a arch way, and had residents sitting the chapel
2013-08-09 07:15:23 PM meister77 ours will start at noe door and wrap around to the exit door . just to keep things moving
2013-08-09 07:15:23 PM hreif2013 Well, after the wedding part was over, staff got pretty silly with clothes choices
2013-08-09 07:15:45 PM hreif2013 and the residents got more into it
2013-08-09 07:16:13 PM meister77 we could start off with fancy dresses then get silly.
2013-08-09 07:16:17 PM hreif2013 So, I think your approach will work well
2013-08-09 07:16:26 PM meister77 thanxs.
2013-08-09 07:18:09 PM meister77 i just wish i could do more for you. other than the office of aging call a local cogressman . maybe they could support and lead you to other places to go. heck if best buy hands out stuff for free. y not them.
2013-08-09 07:19:05 PM meister77 tell them the residents waht to go and support the fair.
2013-08-09 07:19:46 PM hreif2013 Lol. See they sold our van we used to use because it wasn't pretty enough. And didn't give us time to come up with an alternate plan.
2013-08-09 07:20:12 PM hreif2013 So, this year will be tough, but next year will be better
2013-08-09 07:20:15 PM meister77 thats so wrong
2013-08-09 07:20:25 PM hreif2013 I agree
2013-08-09 07:20:53 PM hreif2013 We could take 3x the people if they wouldn't have sold it
2013-08-09 07:21:16 PM meister77 and when the bring new residents in the state the facilities mission. but cant keep their work ....so sad
2013-08-09 07:21:42 PM hreif2013 yep. it is.
2013-08-09 07:21:56 PM hreif2013 All about money, money, money
2013-08-09 07:22:20 PM meister77 i think all facilities are like that. overlook the people for a paycheck
2013-08-09 07:23:07 PM hreif2013 Yeah. Long term care is becomming so competitive now. That is the real reason
2013-08-09 07:23:15 PM meister77 i would reachout to local congress and see what they can do.
2013-08-09 07:23:41 PM hreif2013 I think I will do that. I hadn't thought of doing that
2013-08-09 07:23:44 PM meister77 so much for OMBRA
2013-08-09 07:23:54 PM hreif2013 No kidding, right?
2013-08-09 07:24:00 PM meister77 lol
2013-08-09 07:24:23 PM meister77 talk to social services
2013-08-09 07:24:39 PM meister77 sometimes that helps not always
2013-08-09 07:24:55 PM meister77 more people you can get to help the better.
2013-08-09 07:25:05 PM hreif2013 Just like, today I was told by the DON that a resident had to lay down between meals and if she refused to call the DON so she can tell her that she has to
2013-08-09 07:25:15 PM hreif2013 accept on church day
2013-08-09 07:25:41 PM meister77 ohhhh i know that one soooo well
2013-08-09 07:26:02 PM meister77 i would like to lock our DON in a closet
2013-08-09 07:26:10 PM hreif2013 I couldn't believe that. What happened to the right to refuse?
2013-08-09 07:26:30 PM hreif2013 And this lady lives for her activities!
2013-08-09 07:27:38 PM meister77 i just had that issue. they told me the resident had to lay down after lunch. i found her staring at a blank tv, and no music on, i asked her if she wanted to go to the music event and
2013-08-09 07:29:02 PM meister77 she said "that waould be a change" so i took her and 10 minutes later the aid came got her and rudly said she had to have her butt changed and put to bed the nurses sided with her. i stated that she wanted to attend
2013-08-09 07:29:07 PM meister77 they didnt care
2013-08-09 07:29:21 PM hreif2013 Yes, isn't that wonderful? No stimulation at all. At least let these people enjoy themselves!
2013-08-09 07:29:29 PM meister77 so om monday they wrote me up for doing my job
2013-08-09 07:29:46 PM hreif2013 Wow. That is harsh
2013-08-09 07:30:28 PM meister77 tell me about it. so what am i to think with the next resident. and yes we could be sioted for not meeting her needs
2013-08-09 07:30:38 PM meister77 cited
2013-08-09 07:31:02 PM meister77 so now its one day at a time.
2013-08-09 07:31:06 PM hreif2013 I understand if she is soiled that she needs to changed. But then get her back up and bring her to the music!
2013-08-09 07:31:53 PM meister77 i asked them to change her and bring her back . they refused to help.
2013-08-09 07:32:05 PM meister77 by the way are you a director.
2013-08-09 07:32:11 PM hreif2013 That is really too bad.
2013-08-09 07:32:36 PM hreif2013 No I am not. My boss will be retiring soon though.
2013-08-09 07:32:48 PM hreif2013 Are you?
2013-08-09 07:33:00 PM meister77 ok im an assitant also
2013-08-09 07:33:10 PM meister77 opps spell sucks lol
2013-08-09 07:33:25 PM hreif2013 How long have you worked in long-term care?
2013-08-09 07:34:02 PM meister77 1.5 years and u
2013-08-09 07:35:22 PM hreif2013 Well, 16 years. I started volunteering when I was 13. Then, I became a CNA, then needed a career change about 5 years ago, and decided to go into activities
2013-08-09 07:35:53 PM meister77 my director retired. i went for the job. but that was wa waste of time. the administrator picked a girl she is friends with for a long time. i never even had a chance
2013-08-09 07:36:19 PM meister77 wow thats a long time
2013-08-09 07:37:04 PM meister77 im looking for extra work. starting PCA traing next week. I can use 6 hours for continuing education
2013-08-09 07:37:17 PM hreif2013 There you go!
2013-08-09 07:37:57 PM hreif2013 I really loved being a CNA, but my back couldn't handle it anymore.
2013-08-09 07:37:59 PM meister77 ill just be able to do more . more i know the better.
2013-08-09 07:38:35 PM meister77 not looking forward to transferrs
2013-08-09 07:38:56 PM hreif2013 You may also get a little more respect from the CNAs
2013-08-09 07:39:26 PM hreif2013 transfers are not hard. As long as you complete them properly
2013-08-09 07:39:28 PM meister77 maybe they wont give me pooie about getting people to activities
2013-08-09 07:39:52 PM meister77 im sure i will be fine.
2013-08-09 07:40:02 PM hreif2013 Right. And I find that if you can help them out, they will help you out
2013-08-09 07:40:18 PM hreif2013 one hand washes the other
2013-08-09 07:41:39 PM meister77 omg 9:39 here wow. i think i have to get going. at least we can finish this practicium now . but it was great chatting with you. i hope everything works out with the fair. thank you.
2013-08-09 07:42:02 PM hreif2013 Thank you too, good night!
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2013-08-09 07:42:09 PM meister77 good night
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2013-08-12 07:38:08 AM gleblanc hi everyone! this is about the hw, can anybody give me an idea what particular questions do i have to ask or know if i will meet my advisor.
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2013-08-13 05:27:07 PM kathyhughes Chat for MEPAP1 will be in the MEPAP1 Live Chat room tonight 8/13 it is for MEPAP1 classes
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2013-08-14 05:54:27 PM kaylaparks this is the open discussion reguarding the ADN website right?
2013-08-14 05:54:36 PM jjessup i think so
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2013-08-14 05:54:51 PM kaylaparks ok just making sure i went into the right one
2013-08-14 05:55:17 PM rabille86 So, is everyone taking the MEPAP currently working in activities?
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2013-08-14 05:55:37 PM kaylaparks i am
2013-08-14 05:55:41 PM jjessup i am
2013-08-14 05:55:55 PM rabille86 because, I"m not, and it makesthe assignments confusing
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2013-08-14 05:57:15 PM jjessup Do you have any geriatric experiance
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2013-08-14 05:58:15 PM jcheney I am
2013-08-14 05:58:41 PM brycegray Hello Everyone! My name is Bryce Gray and I am an ADN Consultant. Welcome to tonights chat.
2013-08-14 05:58:55 PM rabille86 I worked for about 3 months as an activity assistant
2013-08-14 05:59:11 PM rabille86 before the administrator cleared out the whole department and started over
2013-08-14 05:59:20 PM jcheney hello
2013-08-14 05:59:27 PM jjessup hi Bryce.
2013-08-14 05:59:32 PM juniorbull HI ALL
2013-08-14 05:59:36 PM kaylaparks hello
2013-08-14 05:59:41 PM brycegray Hello!
2013-08-14 05:59:47 PM kalamclemore Hi Everyone!
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2013-08-14 06:00:20 PM joangarcia hello brycegray
2013-08-14 06:00:38 PM brycegray To begin, does anybody have any questions about the website?
2013-08-14 06:00:55 PM brycegray The ADN website to be specific
2013-08-14 06:01:00 PM juniorbull BRYCE. I NEVER RECEIVED XTRA CREDIT FOR OUR PREVIOUS SPECIALTY CHAT, IS THERE SOMETHING TO CHECK INTO?
2013-08-14 06:01:35 PM dianajacoby I'm interested in learning the extent of the activiity resources available to use in activity programming.
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2013-08-14 06:02:03 PM brycegray I always email Kathy a list of who attends the chats. I will forward last months list of names along with these ones. I would email Kathy to confirm if you don't see them posted in a week.
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2013-08-14 06:02:20 PM juniorbull OK THANX
2013-08-14 06:02:29 PM panderson62 Hello everyone
2013-08-14 06:02:30 PM brycegray No problem!
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2013-08-14 06:03:01 PM kaylaparks trying to find everything on here is kind of confusing.
2013-08-14 06:03:04 PM brycegray Dianajacoby: Have you have received a username/password for the ADN Member Resources?
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2013-08-14 06:03:12 PM dianajacoby yes.
2013-08-14 06:03:13 PM angel4aml18 hello all!
2013-08-14 06:03:13 PM jcheney i agree
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2013-08-14 06:03:54 PM brycegray It is confusing, especially when you are new. But it gets easier to navigate as you continue the class. Anything specific I can help with to understand about the website?
2013-08-14 06:04:02 PM dianajacoby I agree with Kayla. There are a lot of layers. Can this be broken down?
2013-08-14 06:04:17 PM kalamclemore It is confusing. Hoping it gets easier the more I use it
2013-08-14 06:04:22 PM panderson62 It does get easier
2013-08-14 06:04:47 PM stevemelton Hi Bryce and all
2013-08-14 06:04:54 PM dianajacoby Hi Steve!
2013-08-14 06:04:56 PM kaylaparks not anything specific but just trying to find everything
2013-08-14 06:04:57 PM panderson62 just keep going in to different areas when you have a few exta minutes
2013-08-14 06:05:23 PM brycegray That's good advice panderson62. Just play around, you won't break anything!
2013-08-14 06:05:39 PM brycegray Diana - Is there anything your specifically looking for that you can't find?
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2013-08-14 06:06:09 PM dianajacoby Activity resources.
2013-08-14 06:06:56 PM dianajacoby Is there a "map" of the layers?
2013-08-14 06:06:58 PM brycegray They are available under the ADN member resources. Use your username and password provided and there are puzzles games and trivia to use
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2013-08-14 06:07:25 PM joangarcia mr. Bryce i always recieved an email and really want to join the chatting but get out from work at 5:30,is it ok if i'm kind a late
2013-08-14 06:07:27 PM panderson62 i haven't even done that yet!
2013-08-14 06:07:30 PM kalamclemore Thats good to know. I havent had time to poke around much
2013-08-14 06:08:11 PM jcheney do we need to make our own username and password? what do we do when it says to sign up to pay monthly
2013-08-14 06:08:31 PM brycegray The ADN Member Resources is a third black tab at the top of the website. Click on that and log in and see all the resources you have available to you (free while you are in your MEPAP classes)
2013-08-14 06:08:59 PM panderson62 thnaks for that i will be checking that out soon
2013-08-14 06:09:03 PM jcheney oooohhhh lol ok thanks
2013-08-14 06:09:07 PM brycegray Kathy/Penny should provide you with a username. Ask for the username and password in your next chat with Kathy.
2013-08-14 06:09:24 PM jjessup ah ha! I didn't realise they were free for now. What is the cost later?
2013-08-14 06:09:41 PM brycegray It's fine that you are running late! You'll still receive the extra 50 points!
2013-08-14 06:10:00 PM stevemelton So there are all kinds of activities? Categorized?
2013-08-14 06:10:06 PM brycegray Also, It is Mrs. Bryce Gray (no Mrs. needed).
2013-08-14 06:10:08 PM brycegray :)
2013-08-14 06:10:21 PM panderson62 I was at last months also but didn't see it posted ?
2013-08-14 06:10:27 PM joangarcia thank you
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2013-08-14 06:10:46 PM brycegray 9.95 Month/27.50 for 3 months/ 55 for 6 months/ 99 for a year
2013-08-14 06:11:34 PM stevemelton quantity discount. That's good
2013-08-14 06:11:35 PM joangarcia oh my,im sorry
2013-08-14 06:12:07 PM kalamclemore Thats not to bad. Cant wait to explore
2013-08-14 06:12:11 PM panderson62 did you judt start class joan?
2013-08-14 06:12:20 PM brycegray Don't worry, these chat points always seem to post late. Trust me, your names have been submitted and you will recieve credit for these chats. Always feel free to email Kathy and ask about your points if you don't see them up there
2013-08-14 06:12:45 PM panderson62 thanks, love the extra 50 points
2013-08-14 06:12:55 PM brycegray no problem!
2013-08-14 06:12:56 PM joangarcia actually yes,i'm working as activity assitant for two months
2013-08-14 06:13:14 PM panderson62 what do you think so far?
2013-08-14 06:13:41 PM stevemelton joangarcia: tell me abouta the activity asst. I am not working in the industry yet and that sounds intruiging.
2013-08-14 06:13:58 PM brycegray Let's start with this... IF YOU DON"T HAVE A FREE PINTEREST ACCOUNT YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR ONE
2013-08-14 06:14:08 PM brycegray GET A PINTEREST ACCOUNT! It’s free to sign up with an email or with Facebook. Thousands of free ideas for you to integrate into an amazing activity program:https://pinterest.com/join/
2013-08-14 06:14:18 PM suzanneoliver thanks
2013-08-14 06:14:39 PM joangarcia i was a receptionist for almost 3 years and they noticed that i'm good and get along with the residents
2013-08-14 06:15:00 PM panderson62 that is a great place for amazing info for crafts, food etc....
2013-08-14 06:15:24 PM stevemelton You and the AD work together I assume
2013-08-14 06:16:02 PM jjessup just looked through the resourses avail on previews and its all right. It seesm to be a meltign pot of basic ideas. Some new, some old
2013-08-14 06:16:09 PM panderson62 are you working fulltime joan?
2013-08-14 06:16:10 PM kalamclemore I love pintrest! I use it for everything!
2013-08-14 06:16:16 PM stevemelton Joan, and it's been two months so far, you mean?
2013-08-14 06:16:28 PM joangarcia i learned a lot specially the conversation exchanging ideas it really big help for me
2013-08-14 06:16:36 PM dianajacoby I'm not too familiar with pinterest. Are you able to do broad searches for, say, fall crafts?
2013-08-14 06:16:50 PM panderson62 yes
2013-08-14 06:16:53 PM jcheney pintrest has EVERYTHING
2013-08-14 06:16:55 PM joangarcia yes
2013-08-14 06:17:06 PM panderson62 its addicting
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2013-08-14 06:17:17 PM dianajacoby sounds like a great resource!
2013-08-14 06:17:20 PM brycegray absolutley... broad to very specific searches
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2013-08-14 06:17:37 PM brycegray FREE: Make your own custom word searches, crosswords, mazes, and more available on this site. Make simple and easy puzzles your dementia residents can solve!http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=7720&CFTOKEN=95245175
2013-08-14 06:18:11 PM tkallen I like that idea!
2013-08-14 06:18:25 PM brycegray I have dementia residents that LOVED crosswords and word searches. Unfortunatley, even the "easiest" ones are difficult. Make your own custom crosswords with only 5 clues. EASY AND SIMPLE FOR THEM
2013-08-14 06:18:27 PM joangarcia since i got this position as activity assistant , i work full time now
2013-08-14 06:18:27 PM stevemelton I think it was puzzlemaker I have used before. it worked
2013-08-14 06:18:28 PM suzanneoliver thanks for that website I hadn't heard of it before
2013-08-14 06:18:55 PM sharonbeseda enter the chat room
2013-08-14 06:19:03 PM brycegray Find local bands, soloists, DJs, Variety Acts, and more to play at YOUR facility:http://events.gigmasters.com/planning/nursing-home/
2013-08-14 06:19:37 PM stevemelton All of the bands costs. I assume?
2013-08-14 06:19:48 PM tkallen ohhh...I was wondering if they had a sight for that!
2013-08-14 06:19:55 PM panderson62 while visiting other facilities for mid term i got some really good tips on local entertainers
2013-08-14 06:20:25 PM suzanneoliver lots of good talent willing to donate time just ask around
2013-08-14 06:20:33 PM brycegray It's a cost, but it's easy to research bands and area talent in your area. Great for people just begining as Activity Directors
2013-08-14 06:20:39 PM jjessup It seems many entenainers pitch one price, but will play for less. I just ask and explain that I have a budget.
2013-08-14 06:20:40 PM panderson62 it was fun seeing other residents and meeting their AD
2013-08-14 06:20:43 PM kaylaparks i have alzheimer and dementia clients and wanted to find new activities for them.. any ideas or where to look
2013-08-14 06:21:20 PM brycegray Sample dementia activity calendar: http://www.notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/subscriptions/sample-dementia-calendar.html
2013-08-14 06:21:29 PM brycegray Full month of activities
2013-08-14 06:21:55 PM kalamclemore notjustbingo.com has some great activitys
2013-08-14 06:22:00 PM jcheney kayla. alot of my ladies like to fold clothes, towels, etc. and the men like to build with blocks
2013-08-14 06:22:15 PM dianajacoby Thanks for all of these websites! I'm saving them under my favorites and can't wait to browse through them.
2013-08-14 06:22:59 PM juniorbull left the chat room
2013-08-14 06:23:04 PM brycegray http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/dementia.htm
2013-08-14 06:23:06 PM jcheney coloring books have worked too. They like to color and give them to kids that come in

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