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2013-08-20 05:31:26 PM kathyhughes Welcome to tonights chat!! (F)
2013-08-20 05:43:12 PM kathyhughes 8-|
2013-08-20 05:43:39 PM juniorbull enter the chat room
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2013-08-20 05:44:31 PM kathyhughes Hello Steve
2013-08-20 05:44:44 PM juniorbull hi kathy
2013-08-20 05:44:57 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
2013-08-20 05:45:17 PM juniorbull great. studying for midterm
2013-08-20 05:45:23 PM angiemcentire enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:45:27 PM kathyhughes you will do fine
2013-08-20 05:45:38 PM 06172010 enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:45:38 PM kathyhughes Hello Angie
2013-08-20 05:45:50 PM 06172010 hi everyone
2013-08-20 05:45:52 PM angiemcentire HELLO HOW ARE YOU
2013-08-20 05:45:53 PM kathyhughes Hello Cynthia
2013-08-20 05:46:00 PM kathyhughes I am doing great
2013-08-20 05:46:02 PM 06172010 im doing good
2013-08-20 05:46:14 PM 06172010 learning a lot so far
2013-08-20 05:46:20 PM juniorbull thanx did you receive by chance my midterm practicum packet. i faxed it last week
2013-08-20 05:46:25 PM kathyhughes I am gad that you are
2013-08-20 05:46:28 PM 06172010 this course is very imformative
2013-08-20 05:46:44 PM kathyhughes I will be checking that tomorrow and let you know
2013-08-20 05:46:53 PM angiemcentire GOOD IS THERE ANY REASON OUR POINTS ARE NOT OF FOR THE SECOND WEEEK
2013-08-20 05:46:57 PM kathyhughes Its been a hectic week
2013-08-20 05:46:58 PM 06172010 i will definitely take MEPAP 2 and take my NCCAP certification
2013-08-20 05:47:28 PM kathyhughes fabulous
2013-08-20 05:47:35 PM angiemcentire I WILL BE TOO. I HAVE BEEN THIS FACILITY OVER THREE YEARS
2013-08-20 05:47:43 PM 06172010 just had a STae Survey last week and the surveyor was very impress of the activity in our facility
2013-08-20 05:47:59 PM juniorbull ok i also did not receive chat grade for specialty 3 weeks ago
2013-08-20 05:48:04 PM kathyhughes and Angie...it was due yesterday and will be graded Thursday or there after
2013-08-20 05:48:08 PM kathyhughes thats great
2013-08-20 05:48:21 PM kathyhughes I will note that Steve
2013-08-20 05:48:54 PM juniorbull ok thanx and i understand
2013-08-20 05:49:06 PM kathyhughes there is someone in the office that does the chat grades so I will check tomorrow
2013-08-20 05:49:28 PM angiemcentire OK THANKS JUST MAKING SURE WAS A LITTLE WORRIED MAYBE MINE DID NOT GO TTHREW I MISSED THE FIRST TWO CHATS HAVING TO DOWNLOAD SOME THINGS MY COMPUTER NEEDED FOR ME TO JOIN
2013-08-20 05:49:59 PM kathyhughes that happens Angie not a problem
2013-08-20 05:50:06 PM suzanneoliver enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:50:14 PM 06172010 I took the pride in the whole facility because as an AD I was able to make all the residents engaged in my planned activities and they are enjoying
2013-08-20 05:50:14 PM kathyhughes Hello Suzanne
2013-08-20 05:50:23 PM suzanneoliver hello
2013-08-20 05:50:40 PM kathyhughes Thats wonderful Cynthia
2013-08-20 05:50:49 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
2013-08-20 05:51:06 PM angiemcentire I JUST STARTED IN ACTIVITIES LAST WEEK WAS MY FIRST WEEK AND IT IS A MESS
2013-08-20 05:51:40 PM juniorbull we can keep the forms i use in my training facility and just scan them and upload . we need not fill them out,just upload is that correct?
2013-08-20 05:51:44 PM kathyhughes I am sure that you will work it out Angie
2013-08-20 05:52:04 PM 06172010 Can we take the MIDTERM anytime this week after submitting our assignments?
2013-08-20 05:52:07 PM kathyhughes right Steve
2013-08-20 05:52:07 PM angiemcentire YES MAM ITS GETTING A LITTLE BETTER EACH DAY
2013-08-20 05:52:47 PM juniorbull ok
2013-08-20 05:52:50 PM kathyhughes Yes you can...make sure that once you open it that you have 2 hours, but you can't leave it
2013-08-20 05:52:56 PM jcheney enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:52:58 PM kathyhughes It wll get better
2013-08-20 05:53:12 PM 091190 enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:53:16 PM kathyhughes Hello Jacqueline
2013-08-20 05:53:25 PM jcheney hello
2013-08-20 05:53:37 PM kathyhughes HelloEmily
2013-08-20 05:53:41 PM angiemcentire WE HAVE DOLLY PARTON IMPERSONATOR
2013-08-20 05:53:48 PM 091190 hello
2013-08-20 05:53:52 PM kathyhughes That should be fun
2013-08-20 05:53:59 PM cryshd enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:54:07 PM kathyhughes for a particular party?
2013-08-20 05:54:21 PM kathyhughes Hello Crystal
2013-08-20 05:54:28 PM juniorbull we have family night friday. live band,food and sharing love with each other
2013-08-20 05:54:28 PM cryshd Hello :)
2013-08-20 05:54:33 PM letroces4 enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:54:42 PM letroces4 hello everyone
2013-08-20 05:54:43 PM nansullivan enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:54:50 PM angiemcentire I JUST HAD TO GET SOME STUFF TOGETHER FOR THE RESIDENTS THE PAST TWO ACTIVITY DIRECTORS WAS DOING NOTHING
2013-08-20 05:54:53 PM kathyhughes Hello Elizabeth and Nan
2013-08-20 05:54:58 PM nansullivan Hi!
2013-08-20 05:55:09 PM 06172010 any activity idea for bed bound residents who are not verbally responsive? aside from multi sensory stimulation>
2013-08-20 05:55:39 PM kathyhughes what was the resident interested in?
2013-08-20 05:55:58 PM kathyhughes You have to start from there
2013-08-20 05:55:58 PM angiemcentire MAYBE LOTION THEIR ARMS AND HANDS
2013-08-20 05:56:08 PM 06172010 no information. No family invlove
2013-08-20 05:56:11 PM juniorbull conversation,reading
2013-08-20 05:56:12 PM nansullivan How about manicure?
2013-08-20 05:56:22 PM kathyhughes Where did she come from?
2013-08-20 05:56:44 PM kathyhughes Did she work?
2013-08-20 05:57:03 PM 06172010 hospital but dont have any info regarding previous job, etc
2013-08-20 05:57:08 PM juniorbull if willing .reading the bible
2013-08-20 05:57:10 PM nansullivan I often watch old western tv shows and talk about the different actors. That seems to stimulate some memories, smile, etc.
2013-08-20 05:57:38 PM rperlson enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:57:39 PM 06172010 thanks nan & junior
2013-08-20 05:57:52 PM juniorbull ask any types of subjects and see if it stimulates her
2013-08-20 05:57:53 PM 091190 left the chat room
2013-08-20 05:57:54 PM 06172010 i sometimes read him/her poems
2013-08-20 05:58:21 PM nansullivan It's a tough one figuring out what interests someone when they do not speak or write. But keep plugging away, something will break through and you will get a smile.
2013-08-20 05:58:25 PM kalamclemore enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:58:29 PM 091190 enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:58:34 PM letroces4 music is always a good way to start...
2013-08-20 05:58:36 PM 06172010 stuff animals that makes sounds help them stimulate so far
2013-08-20 05:58:50 PM kalamclemore Hi Everyone
2013-08-20 05:58:56 PM letroces4 hello
2013-08-20 05:58:57 PM rperlson hi
2013-08-20 05:59:06 PM 06172010 and yes MUSIC
2013-08-20 05:59:12 PM kathyhughes Hello Rebecca, Kala
2013-08-20 05:59:15 PM jcheney I have a resident in the same sittuation. I try alot of diff. stuff but nothing yet
2013-08-20 05:59:45 PM 300494 enter the chat room
2013-08-20 05:59:46 PM 06172010 try the one that makes sounds
2013-08-20 05:59:47 PM nansullivan Best advice, never give up. You may be connecting with them and you don't even know it.
2013-08-20 05:59:55 PM 300494 Hi everyone
2013-08-20 06:00:00 PM kathyhughes What are you looking for when you try all of that "stuff"
2013-08-20 06:00:05 PM lisashockley10 enter the chat room
2013-08-20 06:00:11 PM juniorbull return each day and let them see you just pop in
2013-08-20 06:00:15 PM suzanneoliver read short stories
2013-08-20 06:00:21 PM rperlson I am struggling with reaching A schizo resident. all he cares about is smoking.
2013-08-20 06:00:24 PM nansullivan I agree with Juniorbull. Everyday pop by.
2013-08-20 06:00:26 PM 06172010 i do suzzane
2013-08-20 06:00:27 PM jcheney a responce. smile, eye contact
2013-08-20 06:00:45 PM 06172010 eye contact, YES
2013-08-20 06:00:59 PM juniorbull trust and reliability is what they need
2013-08-20 06:01:02 PM 06172010 the male resident sometimes blink his eyes
2013-08-20 06:01:02 PM cindynick enter the chat room
2013-08-20 06:01:03 PM kathyhughes the resident isn't responsive correct?
2013-08-20 06:01:13 PM kathyhughes Hello Cindy
2013-08-20 06:01:16 PM 06172010 yes
2013-08-20 06:01:22 PM 06172010 yes Kathy
2013-08-20 06:01:24 PM cindynick Hello!
2013-08-20 06:01:25 PM juniorbull can she nod
2013-08-20 06:01:40 PM cmzeitler enter the chat room
2013-08-20 06:01:45 PM 06172010 no they dont nod
2013-08-20 06:01:54 PM stevemelton enter the chat room
2013-08-20 06:01:55 PM 06172010 just eye contact
2013-08-20 06:01:55 PM angiemcentire DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY CRAFT IDEAS FOR SOMEHTING THAT THEY CAN USE INSTEAD OF DECORATE AND HANG
2013-08-20 06:02:04 PM kathyhughes So have you tried changing her imediate environment?
2013-08-20 06:02:09 PM jcheney mine will only conect with his mother but she is ill herself so cannot vist much
2013-08-20 06:02:10 PM juniorbull sometimes a love touch on the head helps if u feel she wouldnt mind
2013-08-20 06:02:20 PM stevemelton This is the correct room evidently.Hi Kathy and all.
2013-08-20 06:02:30 PM kathyhughes Hello Steve2
2013-08-20 06:02:32 PM kathyhughes Yes
2013-08-20 06:02:45 PM 06172010 I sometimes bring them outside the facility when the weather is good to get some fresh air
2013-08-20 06:02:49 PM nansullivan Consistency. Come in and read a page or two, or whatever, and then touch them on the hand and say I'll see you tomorrow.
2013-08-20 06:03:19 PM letroces4 @angiemcentire: we decorated a cookie and they ate it after... hehe
2013-08-20 06:03:25 PM 300494 nice
2013-08-20 06:03:26 PM stevemelton I am here, yes
2013-08-20 06:03:33 PM 06172010 I always gave them a hand shake and hand massage with scented lotion
2013-08-20 06:03:36 PM kathyhughes Yes you are
2013-08-20 06:03:42 PM angiemcentire THANKS THATS A GOOD IDEA
2013-08-20 06:04:04 PM lisashockley10 my residents never want to go outside because of the a/c they think its gonna be cold out
2013-08-20 06:04:11 PM kalamclemore @ angiemcentire. how about a pencil holder. Use clean veggie cans and paint or cover with scrape book paper
2013-08-20 06:04:12 PM nansullivan Love scented lotions and hand massages. Watch for paper thin skin.. mistake I've made before!
2013-08-20 06:04:15 PM jcheney simple ideas that I have forgotten. man thanks yall
2013-08-20 06:04:20 PM kathyhughes Okay....and you massage their hands with scented lotion and then leave them to smell that smell for days
2013-08-20 06:04:38 PM kathyhughes and what if that smell brings back bad memories?
2013-08-20 06:04:51 PM angiemcentire kalamclemore THANKS HAVE NOT THOUGHT OF THAT ONE
2013-08-20 06:04:55 PM kathyhughes and they have to smell it for up to 3 days
2013-08-20 06:04:55 PM nansullivan You then make it a good memory with the scent.
2013-08-20 06:05:00 PM 06172010 i used different scents
2013-08-20 06:05:04 PM stevemelton Alz residents is the topic?
2013-08-20 06:05:08 PM kathyhughes How do you know that?
2013-08-20 06:05:09 PM cindynick wash those hands quick
2013-08-20 06:05:18 PM nansullivan Unresponsive residents is the topic
2013-08-20 06:05:25 PM kathyhughes Non responsive residents
2013-08-20 06:05:26 PM rperlson oh
2013-08-20 06:05:36 PM kathyhughes How about non scented lotion?
2013-08-20 06:05:51 PM jcheney if they r unresponsive call a nurse lol
2013-08-20 06:05:52 PM kalamclemore I have lots of ideas We are making a wind sock out of cans for our patio area
2013-08-20 06:05:53 PM 06172010 I'll try
2013-08-20 06:06:00 PM nansullivan lol...
2013-08-20 06:06:07 PM angiemcentire kalamclemore I BELIEVE THE MUSIC ALWAYS MAKES THEM SMILE MAYBE WHILE PUTTING THE LOTION ON HER PLAY SOME MUSIC
2013-08-20 06:06:08 PM kathyhughes How about finding out what the resident was interested im
2013-08-20 06:06:17 PM cindynick I would think music especially classical or soothing would be nice
2013-08-20 06:06:20 PM 091190 think unsented is fine too, the touch for manu is what is important
2013-08-20 06:06:31 PM kathyhughes and you should consider that some residents do not want to be touched
2013-08-20 06:06:31 PM 091190 plus some of the men dont like the sents
2013-08-20 06:06:33 PM nansullivan Based on the age of the resident you can come up with a few ideas on music maybe.
2013-08-20 06:06:37 PM lisashockley10 i find that even w/almost every non responsive residents thers something that catches their attention
2013-08-20 06:06:56 PM cmzeitler Find out previous music preference if possible. some of ours do not like classical at all they prefer big band.
2013-08-20 06:07:07 PM kathyhughes remember that we all remember music from our 20's
2013-08-20 06:07:20 PM juniorbull look for their surroundings. what is in the room
2013-08-20 06:07:23 PM kpenta enter the chat room
2013-08-20 06:07:28 PM 091190 for cristmas we do a sensory with thr star of david its really sparkaly
2013-08-20 06:07:28 PM 06172010 i always played IRISH MUSIC for the female resident since she is Irish
2013-08-20 06:07:33 PM kathyhughes also change the immediate environment
2013-08-20 06:07:37 PM lisashockley10 dont forget country music
2013-08-20 06:07:42 PM stevemelton Kathy,That is why I like Led Zepplin
2013-08-20 06:07:47 PM kathyhughes right
2013-08-20 06:07:52 PM nansullivan Change the immediate environment, what do you mean Kathcy?
2013-08-20 06:08:04 PM 06172010 what do you mean Kathy to change the immediate environment?
2013-08-20 06:08:08 PM 300494 a sensory room
2013-08-20 06:08:14 PM rperlson take them out of their room
2013-08-20 06:08:16 PM stevemelton juniorbull great idea.
2013-08-20 06:08:24 PM angiemcentire WE HAVE KARAOKE AT OUR FACILITY THEY LOVE IT EVEN THE ONES IN THE JERRY CHAIR THAT IS NON RESPONSIVE
2013-08-20 06:08:33 PM rperlson ours do too
2013-08-20 06:08:35 PM kathyhughes think about their immediate environment...their linens and their bed area
2013-08-20 06:08:54 PM nansullivan Like put a different coverlet on the bed?
2013-08-20 06:08:58 PM letroces4 get them at the patio and have cofee with them there instead of inside the room maybe
2013-08-20 06:09:02 PM kathyhughes Can you change the texture of their space?
2013-08-20 06:09:02 PM lisashockley10 i have a sensory rm fully stocked w/anything you coa think of and its awesome
2013-08-20 06:09:05 PM kathyhughes Right Nan
2013-08-20 06:09:20 PM juniorbull how about pictures,speak of these. see how reaction is
2013-08-20 06:09:22 PM 06172010 I did. They sometimes with the group at the activity room, and at the patio
2013-08-20 06:09:29 PM kathyhughes even a patterned pillow case would bring a different touch
2013-08-20 06:09:41 PM nansullivan I never thought about that. Great idea. Pillow case, a cozy throw, etc.
2013-08-20 06:09:46 PM 300494 I am in the process of putting together a request for creating a sensory room, inspired from the this class.
2013-08-20 06:09:49 PM letroces4 decorate their room
2013-08-20 06:09:52 PM cindynick We have a woman that just loves to rub her ahgan or whatever blanket she has. She has different ones
2013-08-20 06:09:52 PM kathyhughes and different pillows and different covers
2013-08-20 06:09:53 PM jcheney I've never heard of a sensory room. thats awesome
2013-08-20 06:09:59 PM stevemelton I have to ask: why would we want to change their environment?
2013-08-20 06:10:08 PM nansullivan Stimulation.
2013-08-20 06:10:33 PM juniorbull to maybe change their response
2013-08-20 06:10:37 PM lisashockley10 aroma therapy ,mood music , lights and anything interactive
2013-08-20 06:10:40 PM kathyhughes as they are non responsive residents that are bed bound what can we change for some sensory stimulation
2013-08-20 06:10:42 PM hughesd16 enter the chat room
2013-08-20 06:10:45 PM kalamclemore I wish we had a sensory room. Trying to set up sensory stations sense we dont have the room
2013-08-20 06:10:49 PM letroces4 that sounds expensive though, maybe the family can help if family is involve
2013-08-20 06:10:50 PM 06172010 will try that pillows and room decoration
2013-08-20 06:10:50 PM cmzeitler their current environment may be over stimulating to them or unfamiliar. so changing something to be more familiar can help.
2013-08-20 06:10:55 PM nansullivan If you are stuck in the same room, same linens, walls, etc. maybe a new pillow will perk them up some.
2013-08-20 06:11:01 PM angiemcentire WE ARE STARTING IN OUR PRIVATED ROOMS DECORATING MALE AND FEMALE ROOMS THE ONE ROOM THAT IS ALMOST FINISHED IS DONE IN FISHING FOR THE MALE
2013-08-20 06:11:04 PM lwolter265 enter the chat room
2013-08-20 06:11:06 PM lisashockley10 bring sensory to them
2013-08-20 06:11:10 PM letroces4 room decors like putting up some paintings from the dollar store.. i do that with our rooms here
2013-08-20 06:11:10 PM rvmann enter the chat room
2013-08-20 06:11:15 PM letroces4 put some color in
2013-08-20 06:11:25 PM lwolter265 hello everyone
2013-08-20 06:11:28 PM letroces4 hello
2013-08-20 06:11:31 PM 06172010 maybe the position of the bed?
2013-08-20 06:11:32 PM kathyhughes Make sure when yoy are doing aroma therapy to use something familiar to that resident
2013-08-20 06:11:36 PM juniorbull how about a easel and canvas and draw something watch for mood changes
2013-08-20 06:11:42 PM angiemcentire DOES SHE WATCH TV
2013-08-20 06:11:53 PM kathyhughes right you are now on the right track
2013-08-20 06:11:59 PM stevemelton so a change to liven thing up? " and liven them up?
2013-08-20 06:12:00 PM kpenta How about music, or a relaxing nature CD
2013-08-20 06:12:07 PM kathyhughes change the atmosphere with a crock pot
2013-08-20 06:12:22 PM nansullivan Crock pot?
2013-08-20 06:12:26 PM kathyhughes I find nature music like nails on a chalkboard
2013-08-20 06:12:31 PM rvmann hello all
2013-08-20 06:12:32 PM kathyhughes crock pot
2013-08-20 06:12:32 PM nansullivan LOL...
2013-08-20 06:12:33 PM rperlson aplles and cinnomon
2013-08-20 06:12:36 PM cmzeitler I don't know about any of you, but every year after I take down the holiday decor I need to change things around. Furniture placement- etc. I get tired of looking at the same thing.
2013-08-20 06:12:45 PM 06172010 they all have tv in their rooms and always ON when there is resident staying inside the room
2013-08-20 06:12:45 PM cindynick Make some apple crisp
2013-08-20 06:12:47 PM lisashockley10 i hung aprox 35 kites on our severly declined dementia UNIT SO THEY HAVE SOMETHING TO LOOK AT WHEN WAITING FOR ADLS ITS BEEN A HUGH SUCESS
2013-08-20 06:12:50 PM kalamclemore lol me too Kathy
2013-08-20 06:12:56 PM cmzeitler Imagine being in one of those rooms with no change
2013-08-20 06:13:07 PM rvmann oh Kites Great idea!
2013-08-20 06:13:16 PM nansullivan I love kites. We also have kites in the hallways. Now I'm going to bring some into the rooms!
2013-08-20 06:13:22 PM cryshd the kites are a really neat idea!
2013-08-20 06:13:24 PM kpenta Kites...such a fun idea
2013-08-20 06:13:26 PM angiemcentire IF SHE WATCHES TV MAYBE CONTACT SOME FAMILY SEE IF THERE IS ANY MOVIES YOU COULD PLAY
2013-08-20 06:13:31 PM cindynick I like the idea of kites. Maybe seasonal mobiles
2013-08-20 06:13:34 PM rvmann I put multicolored pinwheels in our dinigroom they move and the residents like them
2013-08-20 06:13:35 PM lisashockley10 STAFF AND FAMILYS LOVE THE KITES TOO
2013-08-20 06:13:46 PM cryshd you didn't get tagged for a fire hazard?
2013-08-20 06:13:47 PM 06172010 I always change our activity room decoration every month same time that I changed our monthly calendar
2013-08-20 06:13:48 PM nansullivan Dollar Store has great kites
2013-08-20 06:14:07 PM nansullivan We did not get tagged because they were plastic not paper
2013-08-20 06:14:11 PM kathyhughes imagine being in a bed without any change in the environment and someone slathering you with peach scented lotion and then leaving
2013-08-20 06:14:15 PM jcheney I NEED PINWHEELS! how fun
2013-08-20 06:14:24 PM hughesd16 I like seasonal moblies, we always hang things from our dining room lights.
2013-08-20 06:14:36 PM lisashockley10 NO THE WERE FIRE RETARDANT AND WE STAYED AWAY FROM SPRINKLERS
2013-08-20 06:14:37 PM rvmann If they are on the walls I could use them but our firemarshal would quash anything from the ceiling
2013-08-20 06:14:44 PM nansullivan Man I'd be UNHAPPY with peach scented lotion and not be able to wash it off. You have a great point.
2013-08-20 06:14:47 PM cmzeitler Kathy I would be livid- I hate peach..... and rose.....
2013-08-20 06:14:48 PM stevemelton We used to say in retail that after a month at the most people get so used to displays that they don't even see them
2013-08-20 06:14:50 PM 06172010 the decors cost us but it helps the residents motivated to do the activities
2013-08-20 06:15:20 PM kathyhughes You don't need to spend a lot of money
2013-08-20 06:15:22 PM nansullivan Our kites are on the walls, nothing from the ceiling.
2013-08-20 06:15:25 PM jcheney good point steven
2013-08-20 06:15:29 PM rvmann we scanned enlarged and printed seed packets
2013-08-20 06:15:37 PM letroces4 thats a good point in comparison with retail steve
2013-08-20 06:15:39 PM lisashockley10 I SPENT APROX 400$ ON THE KITES AND IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY
2013-08-20 06:15:45 PM kathyhughes Just change the area to meet their needs and interests
2013-08-20 06:15:55 PM 06172010 not really only from dollar tree and some arts/crafts they did out of the activity
2013-08-20 06:15:57 PM nansullivan Yikes. I spent about forty dollars.
2013-08-20 06:16:00 PM lwolter265 yeah same here so we paint long term rooms the color of their choice among our potions
2013-08-20 06:16:01 PM angiemcentire I LIKE DECORATING AND DRESSING FOR HALLOWEEN WITH THE REIDENTS I THINK THATS MY FAVORITE THEY THINK IT IS SO FUNNY
2013-08-20 06:16:07 PM cindynick Make paper flowers for spring in one womans room
2013-08-20 06:16:16 PM hughesd16 We cannot put anything on our walls. Must be on bullitin boards.
2013-08-20 06:16:30 PM 300494 mine too
2013-08-20 06:16:33 PM 091190 same
2013-08-20 06:16:37 PM rvmann try poster tack it doesn't leave holes
2013-08-20 06:16:37 PM rperlson same
2013-08-20 06:16:42 PM stevemelton hughesd16: odd rule I would think
2013-08-20 06:16:43 PM letroces4 we can't put much on our walls, whatever we put it has to be something that feels homey... hehe...
2013-08-20 06:16:44 PM nansullivan We made flowers from styrofoam balls and qtips cut in half and dipped in color water. Really pretty Pintrest.
2013-08-20 06:16:46 PM 06172010 we just had summer luau party today and they very happy in hawaiian accesories
2013-08-20 06:16:50 PM lwolter265 we paint and color stain glass objects from the craft store and they enjoy putting it in their windows too to add color
2013-08-20 06:16:51 PM cmzeitler our owners are not ok with "Halloween decor" it has to be fall or harvest themed
2013-08-20 06:16:55 PM letroces4 thats a good idea nan
2013-08-20 06:16:56 PM kathyhughes I had a college art professor and I hung a famous painting in her room once a week
2013-08-20 06:17:03 PM rperlson cant even post calendars in room
2013-08-20 06:17:11 PM letroces4 thats sweet
2013-08-20 06:17:21 PM rvmann we have to post the calendars
2013-08-20 06:17:23 PM kathyhughes she was non responsive
2013-08-20 06:17:24 PM angiemcentire WE DO FALL AND HARVEST AS WELL BUT THE REISDENTS EVEN DRSS UP FOR HALLOWEEN
2013-08-20 06:17:30 PM hughesd16 calendars must be on bullitinboards.
2013-08-20 06:17:33 PM nansullivan Dang, rperlson, I'd make a case for hanging the calendars in the room. here it's state regulation.
2013-08-20 06:17:40 PM kathyhughes I never knew if it helped but that is what she was interested in
2013-08-20 06:17:44 PM lwolter265 we post our monthly calendars in every room
2013-08-20 06:17:50 PM cmzeitler nope no halloween costumes :(
2013-08-20 06:17:54 PM lwolter265 thats strange that you cant
2013-08-20 06:18:09 PM 06172010 we do. calendars in every room per State regulation
2013-08-20 06:18:22 PM angiemcentire WE DO AS WELL
2013-08-20 06:18:26 PM rperlson not reg here but owner doest want us to put tape on the walls
2013-08-20 06:18:29 PM kathyhughes which states have that regulation?

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