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2017-08-15 05:33:56 PM marias kathy did u got my email to u?
2017-08-15 05:33:59 PM lwright Doing well
2017-08-15 05:34:27 PM kathyhughes Maria if it's about the final exam, yes and I answered you
2017-08-15 05:34:40 PM lynmyhre We (in Massachusetts) are expecting state survey. As a brand-i-new AD I'm concerned because I was left with a lot undone. Trying to sort it all out is crazy. But I know I will get there...and if need be, I will let the survey team know what the situation is and what I'm doing to rectify it...
2017-08-15 05:34:51 PM kathyhughes The exam is open today and ends next Monday so you can take it at any time
2017-08-15 05:34:51 PM marias thank u kathy
2017-08-15 05:35:35 PM kathyhughes I would only let them know if they ask you Carolyn
2017-08-15 05:36:52 PM tristageisler Where in ppc would I be able to find point of care?
2017-08-15 05:37:03 PM tristageisler pcc*
2017-08-15 05:37:04 PM lynmyhre That was my plan...not to give anything away. Is an Activity Care Plan required for EVERY resident...regarless of short or long term? And regardless of their personal ability to engage or make decisions? I was told by Social Workers that only those who seem to have issues with engagement, low interest/depression, or such need CP.
2017-08-15 05:37:18 PM kathyhughes Point of Care is a computer program for documentation
2017-08-15 05:37:21 PM mauraw you should be ok with survey. I had mine fairly recently
2017-08-15 05:37:34 PM lynmyhre We have Admit, Annual, Significant Change and quarterly notes on everyone (via netsolutions).
2017-08-15 05:37:44 PM tristageisler seperate from point click care?
2017-08-15 05:37:52 PM lynmyhre mauraw are you in Mass?
2017-08-15 05:37:57 PM nikiawyche yes that have to turn it on for you
2017-08-15 05:37:59 PM mauraw yes
2017-08-15 05:38:02 PM virginia enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:38:07 PM mauraw where are you if you dont mind me asking
2017-08-15 05:38:13 PM lynmyhre Bourne
2017-08-15 05:38:19 PM lwright Virginia
2017-08-15 05:38:19 PM mauraw ok im in wakefield
2017-08-15 05:38:21 PM tristageisler oh I see okay that is making sense
2017-08-15 05:38:37 PM mauraw what company? sounds similar to what I have to do
2017-08-15 05:38:37 PM lynmyhre Wakefield...when did they come and go?
2017-08-15 05:38:39 PM kathyhughes Care plans depend on the policies of the facility. If you need to write a care plan for a resident who needs one, then yes you will need to write a care plan for them
2017-08-15 05:38:45 PM lynmyhre Berkshire
2017-08-15 05:39:00 PM jhirczak enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:39:04 PM mauraw ok, I'm genesis. They were there in late May
2017-08-15 05:39:12 PM virginia Hi am here
2017-08-15 05:39:29 PM mauraw as long as documentation is up to date, you shouldn't have problems
2017-08-15 05:39:31 PM kathyhughes However, keep in mind that residents care plans....when in activities can be written as an intervention for the resident with other depts
2017-08-15 05:39:37 PM nikiawyche I like point of care becasue you can pull up activity on a resident for a week 30 days and even up to 3 months
2017-08-15 05:39:40 PM jhirczak Hello everyone!
2017-08-15 05:39:50 PM lynmyhre So the info I recieved was correct...they determine at the Admit, Significant Change or Annual meetings if a CP for activities is needed. I've been in on a couple lately that have had changes and I am writing CP for them.
2017-08-15 05:40:05 PM lynmyhre Good info, Kathy
2017-08-15 05:40:54 PM lynmyhre I'm still checking documentation...but fixing and filling in to get it up to speed.
2017-08-15 05:40:56 PM kathyhughes If activities can be an intervention for other issues then you should look at thm and see where you can fit in
2017-08-15 05:41:19 PM nikiawyche left the chat room
2017-08-15 05:41:51 PM lynmyhre The CPs that I have seen at CP meetings are for individuals who are resistant to leaving their room, that are needing 1:1 activities due to difficulties in groups or behaviors, etc.
2017-08-15 05:42:11 PM nikiawyche enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:42:12 PM maria7293 enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:42:30 PM maria7293 left the chat room
2017-08-15 05:43:19 PM kathyhughes Look at their Activities Initial Assessment....some residents do not have social skills and do not want to be in groups with other people...so we need to make sure that their needs and interests are being met, but sometimes that is not a problem with the resident
2017-08-15 05:43:45 PM maria7293 enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:44:22 PM kathyhughes For example...when I become a resident even though I was an Activity Director....I will not be coming to activities and I am fine with that
2017-08-15 05:44:40 PM kathyhughes and happy! My roommate will be coming to all of the activities
2017-08-15 05:44:49 PM lynmyhre I will do that for sure. I have been asking about those kinds of issues in the CP meetings.
2017-08-15 05:44:50 PM nikiawyche I have a resident like that she doesn't like to come out she comes to two activities a year
2017-08-15 05:44:53 PM jhirczak For residents like that, I always make sure it is in care plan to provide them the independent activity materials as they desire,
2017-08-15 05:44:56 PM lynmyhre OK...why not activities for you? hah.
2017-08-15 05:44:57 PM nikiawyche Kathy that will not be you
2017-08-15 05:45:31 PM kathyhughes Because I don't like activities....I did it all my life
2017-08-15 05:45:46 PM jhirczak I also list what the independent activity are that they usually use (crosswords, wordsearch, etc)
2017-08-15 05:45:52 PM lynmyhre I am putting together some 'grab and go' or 'task boxes'...but that will take time. We do offer magazines, puzzle books, movies to loan, books on tape, and I found two kindles in the closet not even out of the box!
2017-08-15 05:45:54 PM kathyhughes and want to be in my room, watching TV and working on my computer
2017-08-15 05:45:54 PM nikiawyche no you will be the volunteer calling bingo lol
2017-08-15 05:46:10 PM kathyhughes NO!!!
2017-08-15 05:46:13 PM tristageisler lol
2017-08-15 05:46:18 PM nikiawyche still teaching MEPAP classes
2017-08-15 05:46:19 PM lynmyhre HA! I hear ya Kathy. I'm a computer geek...and I love my programs!
2017-08-15 05:46:19 PM marias we have a resident like that kathy
2017-08-15 05:46:20 PM lwright HAHA
2017-08-15 05:46:21 PM kathyhughes and I will be perfectly fine
2017-08-15 05:46:26 PM jhirczak LOL!
2017-08-15 05:46:26 PM mauraw left the chat room
2017-08-15 05:46:51 PM kathyhughes So all you have to do is check on me once a week to see if I need anything
2017-08-15 05:46:53 PM jhirczak I have alot of residents like that.
2017-08-15 05:47:02 PM lynmyhre I do check on residents that I don't see regularly. Plus my staff does 1:1 as much as possibl.
2017-08-15 05:47:13 PM kathyhughes Which most of your residents will be shortly
2017-08-15 05:47:18 PM slooney enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:47:43 PM slooney Hi Everyone!
2017-08-15 05:47:48 PM kathyhughes Which is why I always checked on everyone daily while I was encouraging people to come to activities
2017-08-15 05:47:49 PM lynmyhre I want to bring in more exercise variety. They don't have the 1lb weights yet...and don't exercise to music.
2017-08-15 05:47:51 PM maria7293 hello
2017-08-15 05:48:16 PM lwright Music is a must!
2017-08-15 05:48:18 PM virginia just check on them and offer
2017-08-15 05:48:19 PM maria7293 finally i can catch this, im still workin
2017-08-15 05:48:29 PM marias i go in there room to chat
2017-08-15 05:48:30 PM maria7293 hi kathy
2017-08-15 05:48:32 PM kathyhughes And do your residents want to exercise??
2017-08-15 05:48:44 PM jhirczak I know, it is hard to do sometimes
2017-08-15 05:48:46 PM lynmyhre How do you feel about using youtube videos for 'chair yoga' or 'chair stretching' videos...They did that at Atria. And the activities adie (engage life instructor) did it with the group, of course. But it added variety.
2017-08-15 05:49:02 PM kathyhughes Did they say that they wanted to exercise on their initial assessment?
2017-08-15 05:49:19 PM yogini enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:49:22 PM virginia not really but mine have to walk so many times a day for PT
2017-08-15 05:49:24 PM slooney We also have a parachute they use for exercise but it seems like play!
2017-08-15 05:50:02 PM virginia and exercise in bed
2017-08-15 05:50:09 PM nikiawyche yes we do parachute, balloon vollyeball and golf with swimming noodles
2017-08-15 05:50:10 PM lynmyhre I have 140 residents, so probably 20 are dedicated to the simple stretches we do now. The assessment isn't specific as to 'intensity' or variety. Maybe i need to create a more specific questionnaire about exercise before I bring in any new ideas.
2017-08-15 05:50:21 PM yogini Hello, everyone , I am here again!
2017-08-15 05:50:29 PM jhirczak We do exercise 5x weekly
2017-08-15 05:50:34 PM maria7293 hello
2017-08-15 05:51:03 PM lynmyhre We stretch daily. And when we have music, I walk around and "dance" with any resident in the mood! (Chair dancing!)
2017-08-15 05:51:03 PM slooney I've done hockey with pool noodles and a balloon! so fun!
2017-08-15 05:51:10 PM tristageisler I have a sittercise cd that I use sometimes with my residents and they love it.
2017-08-15 05:51:34 PM yogini Yoga 2X weekly, one live, one youtube
2017-08-15 05:51:36 PM slooney lyn, what about a walking group?
2017-08-15 05:51:39 PM lynmyhre I love that hockey idea! We have the fly swatters with the balloon!
2017-08-15 05:51:41 PM maria7293 my resident like dance,
2017-08-15 05:51:42 PM virginia onr lady must exercise 3 times a day and walk 4 times for her swing bed program
2017-08-15 05:51:45 PM kathyhughes Thats great but you have to plan activities that the residents are interested in and although we all offer exercise programs we can also include it in other programs
2017-08-15 05:51:51 PM jhirczak My residents actually say they get stiff when they dont exercise regulary
2017-08-15 05:51:56 PM lynmyhre That would be great, slooney. There are a few who like to walk.
2017-08-15 05:51:58 PM maria7293 exercise 3 times a week
2017-08-15 05:52:08 PM nikiawyche I just heard about hockey with a round tube of gum and dusters from the dollars store that was an idea that someone shared last night
2017-08-15 05:52:15 PM kathyhughes I know and if they do then by all means do exercise programs
2017-08-15 05:52:24 PM melissamartin enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:52:28 PM yogini we have a buddy system for walking and 100% supervision
2017-08-15 05:52:44 PM marias we do exercise every day they look forward to it
2017-08-15 05:52:51 PM tristageisler I like the hockey idea
2017-08-15 05:52:52 PM slooney I hear you Kathy! Luckily we have several who like exersice and we have a fit and trim class (light stretches) everyday!
2017-08-15 05:53:05 PM lynmyhre I like the buddy system idea. Long Term residents are the ones most interested and that attend exercise groups.
2017-08-15 05:53:16 PM virginia the buddy system sounds good
2017-08-15 05:53:18 PM slooney Hockey is so easy and fun! We've done it for our high and lower functioning residents
2017-08-15 05:53:18 PM kathyhughes Most of your activities involve exercise
2017-08-15 05:53:26 PM kathyhughes including Bingo
2017-08-15 05:53:28 PM maria7293 thats truth
2017-08-15 05:53:35 PM lynmyhre I like the idea of incorporating it iin "play"...and we do play bowling, corn hole, and basketball.
2017-08-15 05:53:42 PM nikiawyche make sure that you are doing something that the resident has intrest in
2017-08-15 05:53:44 PM melissamartin We have a exercise class that we do daily with our restorative program
2017-08-15 05:53:45 PM slooney Yup! like kids and vegetables!
2017-08-15 05:53:47 PM lwright We have a walking club the residents really love it
2017-08-15 05:53:53 PM maria7293 yes my residents wait for bingo all times
2017-08-15 05:54:26 PM tristageisler I think bingo is popular everywhere
2017-08-15 05:54:37 PM slooney and bowling! they love bowling too
2017-08-15 05:54:37 PM kathyhughes We always did a 7th Inning stretch during Bingo and incorperated exercise during the Bingo game
2017-08-15 05:54:38 PM lynmyhre My facility has an "old' BINGO method. They call using cards. I want to invest in the bingo ball/cage set. Thoughts?
2017-08-15 05:54:40 PM maria7293 is truth
2017-08-15 05:54:45 PM slooney Good idea!
2017-08-15 05:54:52 PM maria7293 good idea
2017-08-15 05:54:54 PM lwright Bingo 3 times per week
2017-08-15 05:54:55 PM nikiawyche I have a lady who said I want coffee in the afternoon our meal times have huge windows so other resident said it was a waste, waste or not we do coffee three times a week in the afternoon and I open it up to staff from 2:30 to 3:30
2017-08-15 05:54:56 PM lynmyhre 7th inning stretch! Great idea.
2017-08-15 05:55:02 PM kathyhughes NO!!!!! the balls drove me crazy
2017-08-15 05:55:34 PM jhirczak LOL, OK :)
2017-08-15 05:55:35 PM rcgarcia73 enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:55:35 PM nikiawyche I have a bingo ball cage and one that pops the balls out like the lottery
2017-08-15 05:55:37 PM melissamartin The cards are good for people who are hard of hearing and my staff seem to lose the balls
2017-08-15 05:55:40 PM lwright I personally hate it when staff pops in and yells bingo!!
2017-08-15 05:55:43 PM virginia in the hospital it hard to get activites going some of the nurses help alot
2017-08-15 05:55:43 PM lynmyhre We had the balls at Atria...it seemed more authentic, more BINGO-Y. hah. hah.
2017-08-15 05:55:45 PM rcgarcia73 hello all
2017-08-15 05:55:50 PM maria7293 what about rumikub my residents love this brain game
2017-08-15 05:56:00 PM nikiawyche the plastic bingo balls are noisy
2017-08-15 05:56:07 PM nikiawyche the wooden ones are quiter
2017-08-15 05:56:12 PM maria7293 hello
2017-08-15 05:56:13 PM nikiawyche hello Robert
2017-08-15 05:56:16 PM rcgarcia73 to my fellow team mates, my apologies for missing last chat
2017-08-15 05:56:19 PM lynmyhre wonder if they have soft bingo balls?
2017-08-15 05:56:19 PM jhirczak We use cards or TV screen and Linked senior
2017-08-15 05:56:21 PM kathyhughes There are Bingo calling Apps that would work
2017-08-15 05:56:31 PM slooney oooh high tech bingo!
2017-08-15 05:56:32 PM maria7293 dont worry i did too.
2017-08-15 05:56:44 PM nikiawyche no problem I'm always available for chats we shared some great ideas robert
2017-08-15 05:56:45 PM lynmyhre I want to get a Smart TV so I can use apps ...
2017-08-15 05:56:49 PM rcgarcia73 ok so whats going on tonite
2017-08-15 05:56:56 PM kathyhughes http://www.bingocallermachine.com/
2017-08-15 05:57:00 PM slooney we stream amazon for music and movies
2017-08-15 05:57:01 PM tristageisler I was just looking into getting more games for my resident today. I was thinking possibly kerplunk
2017-08-15 05:57:03 PM nikiawyche where are the bingo calling apps
2017-08-15 05:57:03 PM slooney thanks!
2017-08-15 05:57:07 PM rcgarcia73 yeah i was looking forward to hearing them nikia
2017-08-15 05:57:10 PM lynmyhre Checking the link out...
2017-08-15 05:57:13 PM jhirczak Awesome!
2017-08-15 05:57:15 PM kathyhughes do a search for them
2017-08-15 05:57:26 PM kathyhughes google has many
2017-08-15 05:57:37 PM nikiawyche okay thanks
2017-08-15 05:57:40 PM slooney :D
2017-08-15 05:57:55 PM kathyhughes We were talking about exercise programs
2017-08-15 05:58:10 PM rcgarcia73 the youtube video on chair excersises
2017-08-15 05:58:17 PM rcgarcia73 did i spell that wron?
2017-08-15 05:58:22 PM constanceg enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:58:25 PM maria7293 is good idea robert
2017-08-15 05:58:28 PM lwright Table ball is another good one
2017-08-15 05:58:41 PM maria7293 yes
2017-08-15 05:58:47 PM rcgarcia73 lol
2017-08-15 05:59:07 PM kathyhughes There are lots of ideas for wheelchair exercises on YouTube
2017-08-15 05:59:16 PM virginia mostly stay in the rooms but i ask if they could go next door to the assisted living and play bingo with them they siad yes i will go with them of course
2017-08-15 05:59:26 PM nicolespangler enter the chat room
2017-08-15 05:59:37 PM nicolespangler Hello all!
2017-08-15 05:59:38 PM lynmyhre I love YouTube...everything from TedTalks to music documentaries!
2017-08-15 05:59:41 PM slooney during a game called List It we talked about games the residents played when they were younger and we got a ton of great ideas! Pick up sticks, jax, scrabble
2017-08-15 05:59:46 PM constanceg I just stepped in ....there are bingo calling apps? for Iphone?
2017-08-15 05:59:53 PM rcgarcia73 i need to do more research onm youtube
2017-08-15 06:00:00 PM taylorweitzel97 enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:00:00 PM rcgarcia73 tedtalks specially
2017-08-15 06:00:11 PM kathyhughes Yes you can download a Bingo caller
2017-08-15 06:00:23 PM nicolespangler I also need to do some technology research, I am not the most technically inclined... :(
2017-08-15 06:00:37 PM dianej enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:00:40 PM jcking enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:00:42 PM kathyhughes The web is a great resource
2017-08-15 06:00:51 PM lynmyhre As I type, my husband and I are watching a show on History Channel on the history of cars in America...three parts, last part tonight. It's a prefect documentary series for our seniors.
2017-08-15 06:00:56 PM rcgarcia73 just dont use wikipedia
2017-08-15 06:01:04 PM jcking hello
2017-08-15 06:01:05 PM lynmyhre It's called "The Cars that Made America"
2017-08-15 06:01:16 PM maria7293 hello
2017-08-15 06:01:21 PM virginia some of my people have i pads those are nice
2017-08-15 06:01:23 PM rcgarcia73 i love the history channel
2017-08-15 06:01:28 PM nicolespangler Like I have said before I recently just discovered Pinterest, so Youtube and TedTalks would be a great resource for me.
2017-08-15 06:01:34 PM taylorweitzel97 thats a great idea!
2017-08-15 06:01:42 PM slooney pinterest is a life saver
2017-08-15 06:01:43 PM ginadilas enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:01:46 PM kathyhughes I would guess that they may have that for sale on their website
2017-08-15 06:01:47 PM jhirczak why not wikipedia?
2017-08-15 06:01:50 PM nikiawyche yes pintrest is
2017-08-15 06:02:04 PM rcgarcia73 ive yet to get into pintrest
2017-08-15 06:02:07 PM rcgarcia73 but love youtube
2017-08-15 06:02:10 PM dianej Hello everyone. This is my first time. Am I late?
2017-08-15 06:02:22 PM rcgarcia73 hi diane welcome
2017-08-15 06:02:23 PM nicolespangler @jhirczak anyone can add information to wikepedia, whether it is true or not
2017-08-15 06:02:24 PM virginia yes pintrest
2017-08-15 06:02:25 PM ginadilas Good Afternoon everyone :)
2017-08-15 06:02:25 PM kathyhughes Hello Diane welcome
2017-08-15 06:02:28 PM jcking you need to check out pintrest
2017-08-15 06:02:29 PM slooney I have two boards for work, for one dementia and one for crafts and other items!
2017-08-15 06:02:38 PM lynmyhre I plan to order that series...for sure. It's well done.
2017-08-15 06:02:45 PM jhirczak I did not know that!
2017-08-15 06:02:47 PM slooney rgarcia, follow my boards and you'll see everything I post
2017-08-15 06:02:50 PM lwright Pinterest is my life lol
2017-08-15 06:02:52 PM nikiawyche kathy any suggestions as to where I might be able to get an amplifier for a resident to use during bingo
2017-08-15 06:02:59 PM taylorweitzel97 pinterst is where i mosty get all my ideas and i can organize ideas for work into all the different requirements and seasons. its a great tol!
2017-08-15 06:03:00 PM nikiawyche welcomeDiane
2017-08-15 06:03:08 PM rcgarcia73 thanks slooney
2017-08-15 06:03:11 PM slooney np
2017-08-15 06:03:22 PM kathyhughes There is a restaurant in NYC that has all board games and people can come in and play them....I think residents might enjoy something like that
2017-08-15 06:03:45 PM kathyhughes Nikia try a Kareoke maching
2017-08-15 06:03:52 PM virginia sound good
2017-08-15 06:03:54 PM dianej Thanks everyone. Pintrest is a wonderful place for ideas. I am very excited that in October I get to attend a Teepa Snow conference.
2017-08-15 06:04:05 PM tristageisler I use a karaoke machine. works great
2017-08-15 06:04:06 PM jcking all set up, ready to play?
2017-08-15 06:04:08 PM constanceg Pinterest is a great resource for everything!!
2017-08-15 06:04:12 PM kathyhughes I had a stereo system that had a mic
2017-08-15 06:04:12 PM nicolespangler That is really cool Kathy! I was thinking of trying to set up something like a board game day where they rotate tables and play a different game at each table.
2017-08-15 06:04:18 PM taylorweitzel97 i have state survey in my building right now so the topc for the week could not be more perfect!
2017-08-15 06:04:23 PM ginadilas Our low functionimg residents love Karaoke !!
2017-08-15 06:04:30 PM nikiawyche okay I never thought of that
2017-08-15 06:04:31 PM taylorweitzel97 the assignment**
2017-08-15 06:04:37 PM kathyhughes great
2017-08-15 06:04:50 PM slooney if anyone is interested: https://www.pinterest.com/slooney80/swinging-seniors/
2017-08-15 06:05:02 PM taylorweitzel97 thanks for that link :)
2017-08-15 06:05:05 PM dianej Does anyone have the computer with the Never Too Young program on it?
2017-08-15 06:05:08 PM tristageisler my residents love when we play board games. I am looking into getting a couple new ones to mix it up
2017-08-15 06:05:11 PM vgreen enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:05:11 PM lynmyhre I'm working on getting storage to my unit upstairs so I can keep/maintain some things like one of our Karaoke machines on the floor.
2017-08-15 06:05:15 PM rcgarcia73 thanks
2017-08-15 06:05:16 PM cynkarnes76 enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:05:30 PM cynkarnes76 hi sorry, internet issues
2017-08-15 06:05:37 PM nikiawyche hey Cyn
2017-08-15 06:05:40 PM kathyhughes welcome
2017-08-15 06:05:42 PM rcgarcia73 hi cyn
2017-08-15 06:05:42 PM constanceg what type/brand of Karaoke machines do you have?
2017-08-15 06:05:44 PM maria7293 yhi
2017-08-15 06:05:46 PM jcking thanks slooney
2017-08-15 06:05:52 PM slooney no problem!
2017-08-15 06:06:09 PM slooney anyone else use activity connection?
2017-08-15 06:06:09 PM cynkarnes76 Does anyone know if the library has old Karaoke cds?
2017-08-15 06:06:18 PM mmoreland enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:06:25 PM rcgarcia73 im sure they do cyn
2017-08-15 06:06:27 PM constanceg slooney, I do
2017-08-15 06:06:29 PM kathyhughes What kind of activities are you planning for Sept???
2017-08-15 06:06:29 PM cynkarnes76 I use golden careers
2017-08-15 06:06:32 PM maria7293 i do
2017-08-15 06:06:33 PM lwright I use activity connection
2017-08-15 06:06:34 PM nicolespangler I assume they should. My library has a lot of old CDS and Cassettes even
2017-08-15 06:06:37 PM taylorweitzel97 https://www.pinterest.com/taylorweitzel/activities-director/ thats my board full of ideas incase anyone wants more ideas too :)
2017-08-15 06:06:40 PM rcgarcia73 libraries have just about everytihing ...
2017-08-15 06:06:40 PM mmoreland hello everyone
2017-08-15 06:06:44 PM tristageisler I am not sure of the specific brand but I think I got it off amazon. the one I got from walmart was kind of cheap and didnt work too great
2017-08-15 06:06:46 PM lwright I am planning a Fall Float
2017-08-15 06:06:49 PM cynkarnes76 Grandparents Bingo, inviting families and including AL
2017-08-15 06:06:49 PM dianej slooney, my work does have activity connection.
2017-08-15 06:06:55 PM maria7293 hello moreland
2017-08-15 06:07:00 PM melissamartin We are doing a outing to the Washington state fair
2017-08-15 06:07:00 PM slooney i usually use thier monthly theme
2017-08-15 06:07:01 PM jcking how about for labor day?
2017-08-15 06:07:09 PM slooney so this month all about art
2017-08-15 06:07:14 PM maria7293 thi is good question
2017-08-15 06:07:17 PM schmidtk22 enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:07:18 PM ginadilas The Karaoke machine i got from Amazon came with200 Karaoke songs. all the good old ones that the residnets love. i dont remember the brand though
2017-08-15 06:07:20 PM lwright With Ice cream and orange soda or orange sherbert and sprite
2017-08-15 06:07:20 PM nikiawyche we are doing grandparents day and Oktoberfest and some activities during active aging week
2017-08-15 06:07:22 PM cynkarnes76 My work used to have Activity Connection but got rid of subscription right when I started working there.
2017-08-15 06:07:31 PM schmidtk22 Hey everybody I'll be back in just a bit.. have to clean up from Bingo.
2017-08-15 06:07:42 PM nicolespangler What does Activity Connection entail?
2017-08-15 06:07:44 PM marias my carnaval on 16th of sept.kathy
2017-08-15 06:07:47 PM vgreen is this the live chat needed for the MEPAP course?
2017-08-15 06:07:47 PM dianej Each month we have a themed birthday party. Today we did a luau. Next month will be a Western theme. We are also having a Johnny Appleseed festival with apple dumplings, apple butter, games and so on.
2017-08-15 06:07:50 PM slooney It's work it Cyn
2017-08-15 06:07:55 PM lynmyhre I always check the unusual/unique holidays list and select some interesting topics to build trivia activitie around...I researcha nd print out some trivia and facts sheets for staff to use.
2017-08-15 06:07:59 PM slooney diane that's so cool
2017-08-15 06:08:07 PM tristageisler I love activity connection the daily chronicle is a must for my residents
2017-08-15 06:08:11 PM cynkarnes76 I have done a Karaoke/sing a long using youtube
2017-08-15 06:08:14 PM jcking we will do a lot of baking with apples
2017-08-15 06:08:21 PM slooney tomorrow is Klondike day so we're doing alot around Gold
2017-08-15 06:08:27 PM lwright Im having a Luau...what type of food did you serve?
2017-08-15 06:08:37 PM tristageisler They look forward to it every morning
2017-08-15 06:08:40 PM nikiawyche cyn I can send you some stuff from activity connections I'm always on there
2017-08-15 06:08:41 PM rcgarcia73 grilled pineapples
2017-08-15 06:08:43 PM ginadilas We have done that also Cyn
2017-08-15 06:08:47 PM melissamartin We also have a Labor Day party with 2 buildings next to us and I am going to do a ice cream social for grandparents day
2017-08-15 06:08:50 PM lynmyhre It's national apple month in sept, so we can create an apple craft to give to teachers starting out the year!
2017-08-15 06:08:56 PM lynmyhre Community focused...
2017-08-15 06:09:00 PM kathyhughes Yes Volonda this is the chat
2017-08-15 06:09:05 PM cynkarnes76 Nikia, you are awesome!!!! thank you.
2017-08-15 06:09:23 PM dianej That's one thing I really love about where I work. If we can dream it, we try to make it work. This month we have really worked on taking residents to other places. We did a county fair, the zoo and will soon be doing a pontoon boat ride.
2017-08-15 06:09:24 PM taylorweitzel97 oh i had a Luau in june for my residents! we had barbecue pulled pork sandwhiches, lots of finger food, fruit cobobs!
2017-08-15 06:09:35 PM constanceg Grandparents' Day celebration, several activities for National Hispanic Heritage month - pinata making, pinata breaking, tortilla making, authentic dance demonstration, National Chocolate shake day, pep rally done by the high school kids, etc...
2017-08-15 06:09:42 PM nikiawyche is anyone celebrating active aging week
2017-08-15 06:09:50 PM taylorweitzel97 when is active aging week?
2017-08-15 06:09:54 PM asantana enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:09:55 PM jcking doing apple crafts for local teachers sounds fun

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