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2017-08-03 06:23:54 PM lisasittniewski that is right, ashxeve
2017-08-03 06:24:04 PM shirleym I agree Lisa
2017-08-03 06:24:07 PM marciatrimiew great advice melissa...I think I've hit that wall and need to find that door to go through..
2017-08-03 06:24:08 PM lisasittniewski i worked in child protection for years...wasn't happy
2017-08-03 06:24:11 PM melissajdikken so really, this situation may be just the blessing in disguise to push you to do something that betters you and your situation
2017-08-03 06:24:17 PM lisasittniewski worked with dementia folks and found my calling!!!!
2017-08-03 06:24:45 PM juliannag I loveeeee memory care residents. my FAV
2017-08-03 06:24:45 PM lisasittniewski you have to go where your heart takes you
2017-08-03 06:24:45 PM monac I agree also, I just feel bad leaving the participants
2017-08-03 06:24:45 PM shirleym I agree Lisa
2017-08-03 06:24:45 PM jrothermel85 i love working with the old folks!!!
2017-08-03 06:24:52 PM jrothermel85 They are kids at heart
2017-08-03 06:24:52 PM lisasittniewski people in our profession change facilities all the time, thats all across the board, nursing, admin, etc
2017-08-03 06:24:53 PM melissajdikken HAVE FAITH, ALL THINGS COME IN DUE TIME!!!
2017-08-03 06:25:11 PM ashxeve So sweet!!!
2017-08-03 06:25:13 PM mzonneville left the chat room
2017-08-03 06:25:13 PM mcgeemarie Me too, I really found my comfort zone with seniors
2017-08-03 06:25:14 PM lisasittniewski just keep working towards your goal monac
2017-08-03 06:25:18 PM mzonneville enter the chat room
2017-08-03 06:25:37 PM ashxeve So many opportunites in the field! That is why I have yet to stop going to school lol
2017-08-03 06:25:38 PM lisasittniewski So....i am going to switch gears
2017-08-03 06:25:43 PM jrothermel85 i find it rewarding
2017-08-03 06:25:44 PM melissajdikken monac, but dont use that to keep you in a position that may be toxic to your well-being which is just as important
2017-08-03 06:25:50 PM mzonneville The senior trust us to do the right thing for them
2017-08-03 06:25:50 PM marciatrimiew i've learned a lot of great info from this course and need to put it into practice....can't wait...
2017-08-03 06:25:53 PM monac I am going to keep working on my goal, never giving up on that part of my life
2017-08-03 06:26:06 PM lisasittniewski what is the activity you did that flopped and what can you do to make it work?
2017-08-03 06:26:13 PM lisasittniewski this week, i am talking
2017-08-03 06:26:14 PM jrothermel85 stay positive monac
2017-08-03 06:26:29 PM jrothermel85 that is what I try to hang on to the positve not the negative
2017-08-03 06:26:35 PM melissajdikken me too marciA
2017-08-03 06:26:40 PM monac I know melissajdikken, I know I can go back to see them
2017-08-03 06:26:51 PM 8800971 any sensory ideas
2017-08-03 06:26:53 PM ashxeve ummmm a community easter egg hunt. That had nothing for the resident to do without being in the heat. goshhhhh it was a mess.
2017-08-03 06:27:11 PM melissajdikken OH NO thats too bad
2017-08-03 06:27:22 PM lisasittniewski ok....8800971....anyone have any sensory ideas?
2017-08-03 06:27:25 PM saralooman all has gone ok this week so far, lol
2017-08-03 06:27:26 PM marciatrimiew Activity didn't flop, but one day the guest speaker didn't show up so I had to scramble to put an alternate activity in action..a little stressful...always have a plan B
2017-08-03 06:27:37 PM lisasittniewski oh no ashxeve!
2017-08-03 06:27:44 PM mcgeemarie For sensory I like to go out to the flower beds and pick a variety of flowers and let them pull the petal soff
2017-08-03 06:27:46 PM juliannag ohh i hate that
2017-08-03 06:27:52 PM melissajdikken i think sensory ideas vary, when people ask me this i feel i would need more specifics
2017-08-03 06:27:56 PM kcoutu201 I have been struggling with wii bowling that continues to be a flop bt at my last facility it was a grea thit..
2017-08-03 06:27:57 PM lisasittniewski that is right....always have a plan b, and plan c, and plan d!
2017-08-03 06:28:00 PM melissajdikken like 1-1 sensory or group
2017-08-03 06:28:04 PM julia46135 I think this last week's flop activity was a trivia activity about state themes. No one could answer questions.... so had to flip to easier topic.
2017-08-03 06:28:07 PM 8800971 nice idea
2017-08-03 06:28:11 PM monac I am, I just hate going to work now to the office knowing I am doing activity director work and nothing to look forward in a few months when I have to train the new hirer
2017-08-03 06:28:15 PM lisasittniewski small engagement boxes work well with sensory
2017-08-03 06:28:25 PM jrothermel85 sensory ideas.... mystery bag with different textures inside, guess the smell ( pleasant smells ahaha)
2017-08-03 06:28:30 PM mzonneville a big bowl of rice and small objects to find and have a story with it as well
2017-08-03 06:28:32 PM 8800971 yes 1 on 1 small groups
2017-08-03 06:28:36 PM lisasittniewski like a baking box with muffin tin, recipe book, etc
2017-08-03 06:28:41 PM saralooman As Activity proffessionals i agree Lisa we always have to have lots of plans :D
2017-08-03 06:28:44 PM kcoutu201 we do the mystery bags and they are fun and staff have fun filling them
2017-08-03 06:28:46 PM julia46135 They love mystery bag.
2017-08-03 06:28:48 PM juliannag I do small groups in memory care and bring things relating to one topic and they love it
2017-08-03 06:28:49 PM jrothermel85 play doh
2017-08-03 06:28:52 PM lisasittniewski aint it the truth!
2017-08-03 06:29:03 PM lisasittniewski just make sure the play doh is non toxic
2017-08-03 06:29:08 PM jrothermel85 right
2017-08-03 06:29:10 PM melissajdikken ok so for my sensory 1-1s, i do hand, foot massage, i spy bottles,
2017-08-03 06:29:13 PM lisasittniewski good juliannag
2017-08-03 06:29:16 PM melissajdikken music therapy
2017-08-03 06:29:17 PM marciatrimiew Trivia team activities..members got mad at each other when they couldn't answer the questions...I was not trying to start a fight...they took the game too serious.
2017-08-03 06:29:29 PM lisasittniewski do any of you have fidget quilts?
2017-08-03 06:29:31 PM jrothermel85 defineately music therapy
2017-08-03 06:29:32 PM melissajdikken we have a sensory water bag, texture puzzels
2017-08-03 06:29:33 PM beckysalaz I always seem to think I have good ideas but carrying them out is sometimes a challenge
2017-08-03 06:29:34 PM kcoutu201 left the chat room
2017-08-03 06:29:43 PM mcgeemarie We have fidget aprons
2017-08-03 06:29:43 PM monac we make our own play doh out of kool aid
2017-08-03 06:29:48 PM kcoutu201 enter the chat room
2017-08-03 06:29:49 PM jrothermel85 yesss we have fidget quilts
2017-08-03 06:29:50 PM lisasittniewski nice monac
2017-08-03 06:29:52 PM melissajdikken i am planning on making some fidget quiilts
2017-08-03 06:29:58 PM melissajdikken and bracelets
2017-08-03 06:30:02 PM lisasittniewski they are awesome...you can make them too
2017-08-03 06:30:03 PM shirleym For sensory, my residents enjoy hand massages, I play relaxing music and have my aromatherapy mist
2017-08-03 06:30:03 PM 8800971 yes i have some fidget things didnt go over so well
2017-08-03 06:30:07 PM melissajdikken we have fidget boxes
2017-08-03 06:30:19 PM lisasittniewski sensory can be simple, too
2017-08-03 06:30:23 PM 8800971 fidget boxes?
2017-08-03 06:30:25 PM lisasittniewski like rubbing sugar on a table
2017-08-03 06:30:26 PM kcoutu201 we have fidget quits/aprons and pillows.. we even had our LTC residents who used to sew help make pillows for our memory side
2017-08-03 06:30:30 PM lisasittniewski or smelling cinnamonj
2017-08-03 06:30:38 PM juliannag thats a good one!!!
2017-08-03 06:30:42 PM marciatrimiew how do you make a fidget quilt...need one for my mother n law
2017-08-03 06:30:43 PM lisasittniewski think the 5 senses
2017-08-03 06:30:50 PM lisasittniewski google it...lots of ideas
2017-08-03 06:31:11 PM 8800971 true like all the suggestions thanks
2017-08-03 06:31:17 PM lisasittniewski touch and smell are good senses to stimulate with sensory objects
2017-08-03 06:31:32 PM kcoutu201 we do alot of aroma therapy..
2017-08-03 06:31:35 PM lisasittniewski put some cornstarch in a balloon. hard to do, but it feels so cool to squeeze it
2017-08-03 06:31:42 PM melissajdikken yeah the fidget boxes have random items like, door knob, fabric, spoon, pencil, ruler, bell, really anything that gets the indivual thinking about the item, or reminisce about the item
2017-08-03 06:31:45 PM lisasittniewski and there so soo many things you can do with aroma thearpy
2017-08-03 06:31:49 PM 8800971 started bread machine in the morning smells great all day
2017-08-03 06:32:02 PM lisasittniewski just check with your state regs before putting the word therapy on your calendar
2017-08-03 06:32:08 PM melissajdikken i have garden club every friday
2017-08-03 06:32:10 PM marciatrimiew With smelling items, does everyone have their own set of items to smell?
2017-08-03 06:32:12 PM lisasittniewski in ny, i can't write aromatherapy
2017-08-03 06:32:19 PM monac we do the bread machine and have for lunch they love it and the smell makes them hungry
2017-08-03 06:32:28 PM kcoutu201 why cant you write aroma therpy?
2017-08-03 06:32:33 PM lisasittniewski i will put them in small cups and have the aids pass them around. i do that for late stage dementia
2017-08-03 06:32:48 PM 8800971 oh good to know I am in ny
2017-08-03 06:32:49 PM melissajdikken last week we had herbs in little baggies where the residents had to guess the herb, it was pretty funny and the residents had a blast with it
2017-08-03 06:33:03 PM lisasittniewski because therapy implies that I am certified or licensed and there is not such thing as a liscensd aroma "therapist"
2017-08-03 06:33:07 PM melissajdikken i think we had about 11 or 12 people around the table that day
2017-08-03 06:33:21 PM juliannag thats a good number!
2017-08-03 06:33:23 PM 8800971 make sense
2017-08-03 06:33:23 PM marciatrimiew ok
2017-08-03 06:33:24 PM lisasittniewski jsut think of a cool name like soothing scents
2017-08-03 06:33:33 PM lisasittniewski check with yoru state regs
2017-08-03 06:33:40 PM 8800971 fresh herbs in a bag I like it
2017-08-03 06:33:42 PM lisasittniewski ask your administrator...they would know
2017-08-03 06:33:45 PM shirleym I didnt knoow that Lisa. I'll rename our activty to be on safe side
2017-08-03 06:33:48 PM ashxeve I use the aroma part while I am doing pretty nails spa day type activities
2017-08-03 06:33:48 PM lisasittniewski or how about fresh pots of herb
2017-08-03 06:33:52 PM melissajdikken i did just order a HAPPY LIGHT,
2017-08-03 06:34:00 PM juliannag whats that
2017-08-03 06:34:03 PM lisasittniewski when you pinch and squeeze them, the oils come out and scent
2017-08-03 06:34:09 PM kcoutu201 Good to know.. I have never heard that before.
2017-08-03 06:34:13 PM 8800971 I always wanted the chia pet herb garden
2017-08-03 06:34:14 PM ashxeve Salt Lamps! Love them
2017-08-03 06:34:16 PM lisasittniewski don't forget that you can use certain cents for certain things....
2017-08-03 06:34:17 PM marciatrimiew Happy Light?
2017-08-03 06:34:18 PM monac we did taking a trip to the beach today an everyone had beach hats, glasses, lotion, beach balls and we had some sand, shells, they loved it. We did a story with it.
2017-08-03 06:34:19 PM beckysalaz me either
2017-08-03 06:34:21 PM lisasittniewski lavendar for relax
2017-08-03 06:34:26 PM melissajdikken its a therapy light for people with seasonal affective disorder or depressive disorders
2017-08-03 06:34:26 PM lisasittniewski citrus to induce appetite
2017-08-03 06:34:35 PM lisasittniewski peppermint for cognitive programming
2017-08-03 06:34:38 PM 8800971 nice monac
2017-08-03 06:34:45 PM marciatrimiew love the idea monac
2017-08-03 06:35:06 PM lisasittniewski the beach is always awesome...water is so healing!
2017-08-03 06:35:07 PM melissajdikken its a little light that sits in front of the resident while they are watching tv, it mimics the suns natural sunlight with out the harmful uv rays
2017-08-03 06:35:09 PM juliannag yes a good one!!
2017-08-03 06:35:10 PM lisasittniewski just hearing it!
2017-08-03 06:35:27 PM jrothermel85 i turn on cooking shows sometimes to get the residents hungry
2017-08-03 06:35:27 PM ashxeve Looks like I will be doing some home work on scents and what they encourage. lol my poor husband he is going to wonder why the house smells different everyday
2017-08-03 06:35:27 PM lisasittniewski any other ideas for sensory?
2017-08-03 06:35:35 PM lisasittniewski lol
2017-08-03 06:35:39 PM melissajdikken it has a 60 to 80% success rate for improving mood, and emothional well being
2017-08-03 06:35:48 PM monac they love the stories with the actual sensory items to put on, smell, taste, touch and vision of bright colors, last wk we did going on a picnic
2017-08-03 06:35:49 PM lisasittniewski it absolutely does
2017-08-03 06:36:01 PM lisasittniewski excellent
2017-08-03 06:36:05 PM marciatrimiew cooking shows.. yummy
2017-08-03 06:36:07 PM 8800971 WE DO A RECIPE RECALL PROGRAM AND MAKE SOMETHING SIMPLE AT THE END MIX PUDDING WITH WHIPPED CREAM
2017-08-03 06:36:16 PM lisasittniewski that is great
2017-08-03 06:36:23 PM mzonneville i read a life lessons book and we dicuss it
2017-08-03 06:36:25 PM lisasittniewski it gets them involved in the motions of mixing
2017-08-03 06:36:35 PM kcoutu201 we made our owe sensory water bottles filled with rice, brigt colored objects like pom poms and glitter.. they are soothing to some for the sound and our higher functioning residents search for things
2017-08-03 06:36:36 PM lisasittniewski and smelling the pudding while they stir
2017-08-03 06:36:38 PM 8800971 YES AND THEY CAN ALL HAVE PUDDING
2017-08-03 06:36:47 PM lisasittniewski absolutely!
2017-08-03 06:36:48 PM mcgeemarie Our residents love to stir things
2017-08-03 06:36:55 PM juliannag same with ours
2017-08-03 06:36:57 PM juliannag baking is fun
2017-08-03 06:37:00 PM marciatrimiew Has anyone ever invited a chef to do a demonstration and serve samples?
2017-08-03 06:37:03 PM lisasittniewski brings back great cooking memories for them
2017-08-03 06:37:09 PM ashxeve If they can eat the activity they are all for it
2017-08-03 06:37:13 PM 8800971 NO i LIKE IT MARCIA
2017-08-03 06:37:13 PM mzonneville we used to have a chef
2017-08-03 06:37:15 PM lisasittniewski that is an idea that I want to do this year, marcia
2017-08-03 06:37:16 PM monac another one i do is an imaginary baking
2017-08-03 06:37:20 PM melissajdikken we have a bake-N-taste everythursday
2017-08-03 06:37:21 PM mzonneville the room was packed
2017-08-03 06:37:27 PM juliannag imaginary baking??
2017-08-03 06:37:28 PM beckysalaz my residents just want to eat it.....they like to see me mix everything
2017-08-03 06:37:31 PM monac I used the pudding one time for painting with pudding
2017-08-03 06:37:31 PM kcoutu201 we have had our Chef from the kitchen run a group!!! Those are so fun to do! :)
2017-08-03 06:37:40 PM ashxeve We do bake and taste as well we have a great turn out every week
2017-08-03 06:37:45 PM lisasittniewski keep in mind that the women of that generation, everything was love in the kitchen
2017-08-03 06:37:50 PM juliannag painting with pudding is interesting thought. did you dye it?
2017-08-03 06:37:51 PM lisasittniewski feeding the husband, kids and grand kids
2017-08-03 06:37:52 PM 8800971 HOW DID THAT GO MONAC
2017-08-03 06:37:55 PM lisasittniewski it all started in the kitchen
2017-08-03 06:37:55 PM jrothermel85 yes cooking demos
2017-08-03 06:38:01 PM jrothermel85 those where a hit
2017-08-03 06:38:04 PM marciatrimiew Bake-n-taste awesome theme
2017-08-03 06:38:09 PM ashxeve We did the shaving cream on the table as a sensory and talk about giggle. They recalled doing such things as a child
2017-08-03 06:38:23 PM lisasittniewski but if you can, try to get them involved in actual prep of cooking as much as possible...even thru dementia stages
2017-08-03 06:38:38 PM juliannag i have a few that say stuff is to babyish but the others love it. makes it challenging
2017-08-03 06:38:49 PM lisasittniewski it probably depends upon the residnets
2017-08-03 06:38:51 PM melissajdikken me too juliannag
2017-08-03 06:38:57 PM ashxeve For cooking we open the doors to the activity room and let them gather all that is needed. They enjoy that
2017-08-03 06:38:58 PM 8800971 EVEN IF THEY HELP HOLD THE BOWL OR YOU MOVE THE BOWL WHILE THEY HOLD THE SPOON
2017-08-03 06:39:01 PM lisasittniewski i thknk we all see that
2017-08-03 06:39:02 PM beckysalaz it really depends
2017-08-03 06:39:04 PM mcgeemarie Our favorite dementai activity is husking sweet corn
2017-08-03 06:39:11 PM marciatrimiew Haven't done it yet..but i'm searching for a chef to come
2017-08-03 06:39:12 PM lisasittniewski absolutely 8800971
2017-08-03 06:39:25 PM 8800971 i WANT TO DO THAT MCGEEMARIA
2017-08-03 06:39:26 PM juliannag oh i have to remember that one
2017-08-03 06:39:26 PM melissajdikken ha we just husked some corn today!!
2017-08-03 06:39:39 PM lisasittniewski then have the kitchen cook it for dinner
2017-08-03 06:39:57 PM lisasittniewski see if the residnets can get involved in some of the prepwork, depending if you ar long term or al
2017-08-03 06:39:59 PM melissajdikken our residents are having it on the menu for tomorrow
2017-08-03 06:40:07 PM shirleym great idea about husking corn! Residents will love that
2017-08-03 06:40:11 PM mcgeemarie They can husk corn at all cognitive levels
2017-08-03 06:40:19 PM lisasittniewski i have been toying with having residnets bake cookies to give to all the touring families
2017-08-03 06:40:32 PM 8800971 ALSO I HEARD SNAPPING BEANS
2017-08-03 06:40:33 PM lisasittniewski with gloves on, of course!
2017-08-03 06:40:34 PM melissajdikken i think they would love that
2017-08-03 06:40:40 PM kcoutu201 "undignified" Does any one have the barrier of hearing that? We cant use "playdough" or finger paint
2017-08-03 06:40:47 PM lisasittniewski i agree...it will give them pupose
2017-08-03 06:41:00 PM lisasittniewski well, i think i get the point, kcoutu
2017-08-03 06:41:00 PM saralooman yes for sure
2017-08-03 06:41:02 PM mzonneville snapping beans yes
2017-08-03 06:41:03 PM melissajdikken especially seeing people tasting their hard work and their faces of delight
2017-08-03 06:41:16 PM mcgeemarie We snapped beans yesterday then cooked them to share at lunch
2017-08-03 06:41:16 PM juliannag They love everything in the garden.
2017-08-03 06:41:19 PM lisasittniewski there is a stigma that dementia folks cannto do more than play with pladough and stuff
2017-08-03 06:41:27 PM lisasittniewski they are actually capapble of so much more!
2017-08-03 06:41:30 PM monac imaginary baking is when you ask the residents what they like to bake today and they may say choc, chip cookies, so i us a dry erase board and they have to tell me what ingredients are used, untensils, baking bowls, pans and then I have them put the dry ingredients together and then wet ingredients and how long it has to bake. It is like we bake it on the dry erase board by just writing it down. Then at the end we have choc chip cookies already done to eat. They love it and want to do it everydayy. Hope I did not confuse anyone
2017-08-03 06:41:52 PM beckysalaz Good ideas tonight....goodnight all!
2017-08-03 06:42:01 PM mcgeemarie I love that monac
2017-08-03 06:42:01 PM ashxeve That is a great idea
2017-08-03 06:42:05 PM melissajdikken oh good idea monac
2017-08-03 06:42:05 PM 8800971 MY RESIDENTS WANT TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH MAYONAISE I AM PLANNING ON IT NEXT WEEK
2017-08-03 06:42:12 PM lisasittniewski the belief is that they used crayons and pladogh when they were children, and now that they are older, give them clay and colored pencils
2017-08-03 06:42:13 PM 8800971 LOCAL TOMATO
2017-08-03 06:42:18 PM marciatrimiew luv that monac
2017-08-03 06:42:19 PM kcoutu201 Oh I completly agree.. but sometimes I think they would really enjoy being able to finger paint and do childish things in the right enviornment
2017-08-03 06:42:21 PM melissajdikken i do a lightning round similar to that but use different topics
2017-08-03 06:42:28 PM mzonneville cucumber sandwiches too
2017-08-03 06:42:32 PM melissajdikken like were having a barbecue
2017-08-03 06:42:39 PM lisasittniewski it would depend upon the resident i think...person centered care
2017-08-03 06:42:40 PM beckysalaz left the chat room
2017-08-03 06:42:42 PM 8800971 YUP ANYTHING FRESH
2017-08-03 06:42:47 PM melissajdikken or ok were going to the beach what do we need to bring
2017-08-03 06:43:04 PM lisasittniewski absolutley...get the cognitive mind working
2017-08-03 06:43:06 PM mzonneville baby power
2017-08-03 06:43:16 PM 8800971 I LIKE TO DO GOING ON A PICNINC THEY SAY THE CRAZIEST THINGS LOTS OF LAUGHS
2017-08-03 06:43:18 PM kcoutu201 Yes and careplanning with family support is alaways the way to go :)
2017-08-03 06:43:18 PM juliannag I brought in items that you would take to the beach and they all had a lot of good memories from that to share
2017-08-03 06:43:20 PM lisasittniewski if you are going to do cognitive activites, there is actually a magical time to do it
2017-08-03 06:43:28 PM mzonneville baby powder for thr sand in there toes
2017-08-03 06:43:34 PM melissajdikken i have always disliked age appropriate, person appropriate sounds more.........appropriate
2017-08-03 06:43:39 PM ashxeve We have a raised garden which is producing cucumbers and tomatoes and some herbs. They pick them and bring them to the activity room and then we discuss how they want to use thier harvest. So much fun for us all
2017-08-03 06:43:53 PM lisasittniewski great ash!
2017-08-03 06:44:16 PM melissajdikken im sure they did juliannag
2017-08-03 06:44:18 PM 8800971 I REQUESTED A RAISE GARDEN I THINK I HAVE TO BUILD IT MYSELF
2017-08-03 06:44:30 PM lisasittniewski keep advocating for it
2017-08-03 06:44:33 PM ashxeve It has encouraged many to go out in the sun light for awhile to check their plants. Some of which would never go outside.
2017-08-03 06:44:36 PM 8800971 I WILL
2017-08-03 06:44:46 PM lisasittniewski also,have them dead head the flowers
2017-08-03 06:44:53 PM ashxeve We had a resident's son build ours and we supplied the materials.
2017-08-03 06:44:55 PM lisasittniewski the blooms willl last longer and they like to fuss with the flowers
2017-08-03 06:45:21 PM 8800971 I WAS THINKING OF CONTACTING BOY SCOUTS BUT THATS A GOOD IDEA CAN'T BE TOO MUCH
2017-08-03 06:45:34 PM lisasittniewski it's the squeeky wheel that gets greased, 8800971!
2017-08-03 06:45:36 PM ashxeve The raised flower bed has been the biggest hit for us so far in about 4 years. It never gets old.
2017-08-03 06:45:46 PM 8800971 LOL TRUE THANKS
2017-08-03 06:45:51 PM lisasittniewski and they get to eat the harvest!
2017-08-03 06:45:57 PM lisasittniewski it gives them purpose!
2017-08-03 06:46:05 PM juliannag We have a raised herb garden and one with peppers and tomatoes
2017-08-03 06:46:06 PM 8800971 YES DEFINETLY
2017-08-03 06:46:12 PM ashxeve We spent about $500 on the wood to build it, dirt and then the churches brought us things to plant.
2017-08-03 06:46:15 PM marciatrimiew great garden ideas
2017-08-03 06:46:19 PM melissajdikken i did a photo shoot with my residents back in may, theyre still taking about it and asking for more pics to give to families. I took semi professional photos, with a nice backdrop and props. I edited all the photos and printed them to keep
2017-08-03 06:46:22 PM lisasittniewski thats awesome
2017-08-03 06:46:33 PM melissajdikken they were so in awe and in love with their photos
2017-08-03 06:46:35 PM lisasittniewski i like that idea, melissa
2017-08-03 06:46:44 PM 8800971 OOH MAYBE THE ELDERACT THEY ALWAYS WANT TO HELP US
2017-08-03 06:46:54 PM lisasittniewski you can do it at xmas time and have the residents geve them as gifts
2017-08-03 06:46:56 PM monac will I still get credit if I get off here now. I have to get ready to head out to my second job. I also do private duty
2017-08-03 06:46:56 PM lisasittniewski to thier families
2017-08-03 06:47:01 PM ashxeve Neat!!!! I can see that getting a lot of attention in our SNF
2017-08-03 06:47:06 PM lisasittniewski no worries, monac
2017-08-03 06:47:27 PM marciatrimiew I want to have a photo backdrop set up to take end of the summer photos...
2017-08-03 06:47:32 PM monac thank you, good night everyone and thank you all for the chat tonight and awesome ideas
2017-08-03 06:47:36 PM saralooman thats a nice idea
2017-08-03 06:47:38 PM lisasittniewski paint your own on a sheet
2017-08-03 06:47:38 PM juliannag what do you want in the background
2017-08-03 06:47:43 PM 8800971 NIGHT
2017-08-03 06:47:44 PM ashxeve Night!
2017-08-03 06:47:45 PM jrothermel85 i'll vouch for you monac ;)
2017-08-03 06:47:48 PM lisasittniewski good luck to you monac, and hang in there!
2017-08-03 06:48:06 PM monac left the chat room
2017-08-03 06:48:21 PM kcoutu201 night
2017-08-03 06:48:25 PM ashxeve Sending them out as a gift is great. I will have to do that this year.
2017-08-03 06:48:25 PM melissajdikken I had a ocean scene, we had 2 fake trees, i took a green sheet and put it around the wheelchair to cover it up
2017-08-03 06:48:25 PM saralooman night
2017-08-03 06:48:29 PM 8800971 I LIKE THAT IDEA FOR OUR GLAM SHOTS
2017-08-03 06:48:36 PM melissajdikken exactly
2017-08-03 06:48:40 PM mzonneville sounds good
2017-08-03 06:48:44 PM melissajdikken called it glamor shots by missi
2017-08-03 06:48:51 PM melissajdikken thats me by the way lol
2017-08-03 06:48:57 PM 8800971 LOL LIKE IT
2017-08-03 06:49:12 PM lisasittniewski i had my residents paint with water color small paintings with red and green. i then made cards out of them, we sold them in the resident store
2017-08-03 06:49:15 PM ashxeve Thats fancy lol
2017-08-03 06:49:15 PM kcoutu201 It is Artists month this month!!
2017-08-03 06:49:19 PM lisasittniewski and donated the money ot alzhierms association
2017-08-03 06:49:23 PM 8800971 WELL THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT IDEAS LEARNED ALOT
2017-08-03 06:49:23 PM jrothermel85 we can't take pics of residnets apparently it is in violation of hippa according to my facility
2017-08-03 06:49:27 PM melissajdikken we had suglasses, fun hats, lais, tons and tons of other stuff
2017-08-03 06:49:33 PM marciatrimiew looking for sparkles and props for photos
2017-08-03 06:49:36 PM ashxeve We do not have a resident store!!!! Something they frown on.
2017-08-03 06:49:40 PM lisasittniewski yea, it depends upon the faciltiy jrothermel
2017-08-03 06:49:40 PM saralooman you can have a form and have them sign it
2017-08-03 06:49:47 PM kcoutu201 you cant take pictures with a release?
2017-08-03 06:49:48 PM melissajdikken I also did an american theme one too
2017-08-03 06:49:56 PM lisasittniewski talk to your case manager about that. she can help
2017-08-03 06:50:07 PM 8800971 NICE FOR THE VERTERANS
2017-08-03 06:50:16 PM mcgeemarie I have them sign a release for pictures in newsletters or social media
2017-08-03 06:50:32 PM marciatrimiew American theme sounds great...leading into Labor Day holiday..
2017-08-03 06:50:40 PM lisasittniewski absolutly!
2017-08-03 06:50:47 PM jrothermel85 i wish i could though because i moonlight as a photographer. Nope no forms. My activities dept is restricted in a lot of ways.
2017-08-03 06:50:54 PM melissajdikken had some antiques a white backdrop with red and blue streamers and american flag special chair for the ones that could transfer and the ones that couldnt a had a white blanket to cover up the wheelchair
2017-08-03 06:50:59 PM juliannag we have a form that they fill out giving us permission for photos when they move in
2017-08-03 06:51:05 PM melissajdikken i have all the edititing programs

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