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2017-08-15 06:35:02 PM taylorweitzel97 have you ever made a smoor dip?! its easy and yummy for them!
2017-08-15 06:35:10 PM cynkarnes76 dianej what time do you have ice cream?
2017-08-15 06:35:11 PM slooney nicole, would you be able to do fluff? it's softer but still marshmallow?
2017-08-15 06:35:16 PM schmidtk22 most of my al residents dont like bingo, but my skilled side loves it/ wants it 4x a week!
2017-08-15 06:35:20 PM jcking our dietary department is great if we communicate
2017-08-15 06:35:20 PM marias my other job they do wine every friday nite and crakers and cheese
2017-08-15 06:35:22 PM asantana question!!! has anyone else had trouble understanding week 5s assingnments or any other assignments???
2017-08-15 06:35:24 PM maria7293 i need some ideas when im aplied plan b!!!!
2017-08-15 06:35:31 PM dianej We did a national parks day when we set up like we were camping and talked about all the place we have been and played games. I was warned that marshmellows can be a swallowing issue so I made marshmellow flavored cheese cake with choc on top and a graham cracker to dip
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2017-08-15 06:35:46 PM nicolespangler @lynmyhre have the residents make some paintings on cavases and sell them
2017-08-15 06:35:57 PM lwright in sept. there is a coffee day and i am planning a social/fundraiser with different creamers and take away cups for staff for $2
2017-08-15 06:35:57 PM asantana i dont get it someof the assignments and ive emiled and no one has answered
2017-08-15 06:36:07 PM maria7293 kathy how long is this chat , im still in my job?
2017-08-15 06:36:10 PM jadams69 lynmyhire I have a baked potatoe sale about one every 3 months to raise money for my dept. It is very cheap to do here and I usuallt make between 450-500 dollars.
2017-08-15 06:36:16 PM taylorweitzel97 Diane thats a wonderful idea! so basically like a cheesecake smore?
2017-08-15 06:36:21 PM mdh4677 I have a cookie oven and fulll kiitchen. so we bake and cook alot. and my residents love it
2017-08-15 06:36:24 PM rcgarcia73 we have a painting class for residents done by high school students
2017-08-15 06:36:25 PM nikiawyche cute idea on the coffee fundraiser day
2017-08-15 06:36:27 PM sjorgensen My budget allows "Tuesday Tunes" on Tuesdays, of course, "Courtyard Socials" on Thursdays, and "Happy Hour" on Fridays. We have music, beverages and two hot dishes because each of these events occur at 3:00 in the afternoon...otherwise known as the "Social Hour!"
2017-08-15 06:36:29 PM cynkarnes76 schmidtk22 I would love to know why they don't love Bingo.....
2017-08-15 06:36:30 PM jhirczak put out a notice for staff to bring in items to put baskets together to raffle
2017-08-15 06:36:41 PM kathyhughes Please email me again and I will try to help...but remember you have to tell me which class you are and which assignment
2017-08-15 06:36:44 PM jcking baked potato sale? tell us more?
2017-08-15 06:36:48 PM slooney love that idea rgarcia
2017-08-15 06:36:50 PM nikiawyche I feature a flavored coffee creamer once a month
2017-08-15 06:36:53 PM schmidtk22 oooh smores would be amazing!!
2017-08-15 06:37:03 PM schmidtk22 but bc of the graham cracker, smores probably arent mechanical soft
2017-08-15 06:37:04 PM kathyhughes Chat is 1 hour
2017-08-15 06:37:15 PM rcgarcia73 we also have a coffee and pastries hour twice a week
2017-08-15 06:37:15 PM nikki06 most of my resident sdont know what smores are >.<
2017-08-15 06:37:22 PM virginia baked potatos with difrent topings
2017-08-15 06:37:25 PM maria7293 ok thank u(Tp)
2017-08-15 06:37:25 PM dianej you can crush the graham crackers
2017-08-15 06:37:28 PM taylorweitzel97 thats why the smore dip is amazing for that!
2017-08-15 06:37:40 PM cynkarnes76 asantana feel free to email me cynkarnes@gmail.com and I can try to help, I struggled with some of them. On week 11 now
2017-08-15 06:37:46 PM valencia9 constanceg.....that is a great idea with the libriarian to come and talk about the eclipse and then offer if anyone wants to see it. I think we will try that!
2017-08-15 06:37:47 PM melissamartin That is rough if you have difficulty with your dietary department. I guess I am lucky, I buy most of the food though for my activities
2017-08-15 06:37:52 PM nikiawyche we did a baked potato bar as a fundraiser and we made a killing
2017-08-15 06:37:55 PM schmidtk22 ginadilas--ill have to see if i can bring in a toaster oven. i do have one that could work, but im not sure if i can briing in those things from outside.
2017-08-15 06:38:01 PM maria7293 i do the best, answer lights, blood pressures, everything
2017-08-15 06:38:05 PM ginadilas Graham crackers melt in the mouth so mechanical soft can have them, if your not sure ask your CDM, they will know
2017-08-15 06:38:10 PM nikiawyche everyone loves mashed potaotes a comforting food
2017-08-15 06:38:12 PM yogini i HAVE TROUBLE WITH UNDERSTANDING EVERY ASSIGNMENT, I DONOT KNOW HOW I HAVE PROGRESSED SO FAR. I GUESS BABY STEPS AND LOTS OF WEBSITES, AND CHATS, FORUMS KEEP ME GOING
2017-08-15 06:38:15 PM lwright How do you keep the potato warm?
2017-08-15 06:38:24 PM lynmyhre I like baked potato idea...and as a vegetarian I can even partake! Leave the bacon off mine!
2017-08-15 06:38:26 PM melissamartin Most of my residents didn't know what smores were either but they didn't have a problem eating them
2017-08-15 06:38:26 PM nicolespangler I have never heard of a baked potato bar... this is interesting
2017-08-15 06:38:33 PM rcgarcia73 need to have corn with mash pots
2017-08-15 06:38:34 PM jadams69 I buy 50 lbs of potatoes for 50 bucks, put up flyers, sale them at 5.00 loaded , drinks and dessert is extra 2$.
2017-08-15 06:38:37 PM schmidtk22 wine tastings.. i like that idea.
2017-08-15 06:38:42 PM maria7293 what is this please?
2017-08-15 06:38:51 PM schmidtk22 apparently my al needs more wine bc they used it all..that would be a fun idea.
2017-08-15 06:38:58 PM slooney I want my building to have an outdoor movie and we'd sell popcorn and sodas for the activity fund
2017-08-15 06:39:02 PM jcking nice jadams69
2017-08-15 06:39:06 PM virginia tea time is nice
2017-08-15 06:39:07 PM rcgarcia73 beer tasting also sounds good
2017-08-15 06:39:07 PM lynmyhre What do you load them with ???
2017-08-15 06:39:11 PM slooney basically a wheelchair drive in!
2017-08-15 06:39:12 PM taylorweitzel97 thats such a smart idea! how do you run that? is it for like employees or who do you sell the baked potatoes to?
2017-08-15 06:39:22 PM constanceg Thank you, Valencia9! I hope it works for you!
2017-08-15 06:39:27 PM dianej When it was salsa day I was afraid to do anything spicy so I found a salsa that was watermelon and strawberries cup up very tiny with a touch of mint leaves. I gave them graham crackers to dip and they loved it!!
2017-08-15 06:39:31 PM nikiawyche we had the outdoor movie my residents wanted to go inside because they were cold we did it in late Sept
2017-08-15 06:39:32 PM taylorweitzel97 wheelchair drive in slooney, thats great!
2017-08-15 06:39:33 PM lwright And how do you keep them warm? lol
2017-08-15 06:39:34 PM schmidtk22 jcking-how do you do a campout at your facility?
2017-08-15 06:39:48 PM schmidtk22 i would LOVE to have a bonfire, but anything with a real flame we probalby can't have due to oxygen exploding
2017-08-15 06:39:48 PM sjorgensen If you are talking "art" maybe you could have an "Art Exhibit" and dress up, serve wine, and have your residents' art pieces for sale. It could be in the evening and it could be special and the whole facility and their families could be involved. Fancy, huh?
2017-08-15 06:39:57 PM ginadilas schmidtke22, they should let you bring one in as long as its really clean. You might even be able to buy one cheep from walmart.
2017-08-15 06:39:58 PM jadams69 We always make around 500 dollars and the facility will pitch in sometime to get another 50 lbs to sale.
2017-08-15 06:39:58 PM slooney yea, make it a community event!
2017-08-15 06:40:05 PM kathyhughes https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=Baked%20potato%20bar%20toppings&rs=guide&term_meta[]=toppings%7Cguide%7Cword%7C0&add_refine=toppings%7Cguide%7Cword%7C0
2017-08-15 06:40:30 PM schmidtk22 i HAVE seen a smore dip on pinterest taylorweitzel and really want to try it
2017-08-15 06:40:31 PM kathyhughes Bake Potato Bar toppings on Pinterest
2017-08-15 06:40:34 PM maria7293 kathy thanks alot for my credits,
2017-08-15 06:40:35 PM jhirczak Wow Kathy! you are full of knowledge!
2017-08-15 06:40:36 PM valencia9 lwright.....wrap the potatoes in foil paper..
2017-08-15 06:40:40 PM nicolespangler left the chat room
2017-08-15 06:40:42 PM taylorweitzel97 Thank you!
2017-08-15 06:40:46 PM lynmyhre Great site, Kathy.
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2017-08-15 06:41:11 PM constanceg rcgarcia73, I'm planning a beer tasting in the not too distant future!
2017-08-15 06:41:13 PM nicolespangler sorry everyone, lost my connection.
2017-08-15 06:41:15 PM kathyhughes Its google all you need to do is google the topic
2017-08-15 06:41:19 PM jadams69 we load them with chicken, pork, chees, bacon, butter, wrapped in foil, place in ice chest. Our kitchen staff bakes them for us
2017-08-15 06:41:21 PM taylorweitzel97 schmidtk22 yes i was hessitant about it at first but i was so shoked at how HUGE of a hit it was :)
2017-08-15 06:41:26 PM vgreen I use to do a yearly "camp out" with a tent, outdoor type props, bake beans, tell ghost stories, and make smores, in the dark with outdoor sounds playing. Was more fun for the staff!
2017-08-15 06:41:28 PM rcgarcia73 Octoberfest!
2017-08-15 06:41:30 PM schmidtk22 maria--its an hour long. until 9p
2017-08-15 06:41:33 PM lynmyhre I wonder if I could sell potatoes at the car show? I mean, we are having a bbq with potato salad...but they could be 'to-go' and to reheat???
2017-08-15 06:41:36 PM nikiawyche I have used a crock pot for the mashed potato bar and we also have used warmers from dining
2017-08-15 06:41:40 PM slooney octoberfest!!
2017-08-15 06:41:42 PM dianej One fun thing we did was each floor got one day to have a picnic. All hands were on board to help and it was so much fun. We got everyone outside and served chicken strips, potato salad, chips, watermelon and pie.
2017-08-15 06:41:44 PM rcgarcia73 all about beer and help bring in halloween
2017-08-15 06:41:47 PM kathyhughes Yes you can
2017-08-15 06:41:47 PM nicolespangler Thank you for the pinterest link Kathy!
2017-08-15 06:42:02 PM slooney my residents LOVE HALLOWEEN
2017-08-15 06:42:08 PM kathyhughes you are welcome
2017-08-15 06:42:08 PM jcking so you need a large screen for outdoor movie?
2017-08-15 06:42:10 PM schmidtk22 i still havent really tested out the crafts/painting with them. i have one coming up next week im going to try marble art and see how they like it..
2017-08-15 06:42:10 PM taylorweitzel97 Does anybody have any creative dishes or snacks to make for the residents for a movie? other than popcorn and candy
2017-08-15 06:42:14 PM marias i go around with ice cream every saturday and every wensday they have a concert outside
2017-08-15 06:42:15 PM maria7293 my residents too
2017-08-15 06:42:16 PM slooney we have a screen and projector
2017-08-15 06:42:23 PM rcgarcia73 costume contest to include grandkids and pets
2017-08-15 06:42:23 PM nicolespangler chex mix?
2017-08-15 06:42:26 PM nikiawyche I'm doing an Oktoberfest we are having beer tasting and food and a poka band
2017-08-15 06:42:32 PM jadams69 If you dont want to do the baked potatoes, you can also do a taco bar, its cheap to do too
2017-08-15 06:42:35 PM nicolespangler or puppy chow, because mechanical softs can still have it
2017-08-15 06:42:38 PM asantana left the chat room
2017-08-15 06:42:41 PM sjorgensen We're having an "End of Summer Luau"...I know...it's been done; but, is there anything extra-ordinary I can do to make ours unique and different???
2017-08-15 06:42:44 PM maria7293 why u use the projector?
2017-08-15 06:42:49 PM jcking nice invite grandkids for costumes
2017-08-15 06:42:50 PM lynmyhre jadams...you are a foodie!
2017-08-15 06:42:51 PM schmidtk22 I'm not sure cynkarnes.. some of them will come, but most of my al people don't like it and ive noticed that they sort of keep to themself. they dont like to mingle with the skilled side.
2017-08-15 06:42:51 PM slooney to show the movie
2017-08-15 06:42:58 PM asantana enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:43:01 PM maria7293 ook
2017-08-15 06:43:04 PM nikiawyche I do the projector screen movies in my activity room becasue it makes them feel like they are at the movies
2017-08-15 06:43:12 PM nikiawyche instead of watching on tv
2017-08-15 06:43:18 PM slooney maybe see about a hula dancer? or teacher who will show your residents the hula?
2017-08-15 06:43:19 PM maria7293 is good idea i will too
2017-08-15 06:43:21 PM jadams69 My residnets and staff love to eat.. what can I say ??? lol
2017-08-15 06:43:27 PM nicolespangler @jadams69 do you just do the potato bar at your facility, or somewhere in town>
2017-08-15 06:43:31 PM valencia9 That is a great Idea for the "wheel chair drive-in" ....you could use a projector and a laptop for a movie.....the movie could be projected off a blank/white wall (to make it look like a real movie); plenty of popcorn and soda (or juice).
2017-08-15 06:43:32 PM ginadilas My rtesdients love chips, and little sandwich cookies. Something that could make is monkey bread cause its really easy and then they can have it as a snack
2017-08-15 06:43:33 PM maria7293 LOL!!
2017-08-15 06:43:58 PM mdh4677 WE are doing octoberfest , 9-11, trunk & treat, thaning dinner, christmas cocktail hour
2017-08-15 06:44:00 PM maria7293 MY RESIDENTS LOVE COOKIES ALL TIME!!!
2017-08-15 06:44:01 PM valencia9 Slooney..........use a projector and laptop
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2017-08-15 06:44:15 PM sjorgensen A wheel chair drive-in...Love the idea!
2017-08-15 06:44:17 PM jadams69 nicolespangler- mostly done at my facility as a fund raise for activites and the christmas party for residents.
2017-08-15 06:44:20 PM melissamartin enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:44:22 PM slooney or dvd player, we have a film group in town that would secure the movie rights for us
2017-08-15 06:44:47 PM nicolespangler does the community come, or is it just employees/ staff /family buying?
2017-08-15 06:44:55 PM dianej We do an imagination vaction each month. We pick a place and every activity is geared somehow towards that place. WE did Italy last month and even had pizza brought in
2017-08-15 06:45:03 PM mdh4677 i would to know where can i get some of the older movies, like sound of music
2017-08-15 06:45:07 PM kathyhughes https://www.pinterest.com/nccap/gift-baskets-for-fundraising/
2017-08-15 06:45:09 PM ginadilas Does anyone else get overwelmed just thinking of the up coming HOLIDAYS
2017-08-15 06:45:15 PM tiwanah enter the chat room
2017-08-15 06:45:19 PM dianej Ebay and Amazon are great places for old movies
2017-08-15 06:45:19 PM kathyhughes Netflix
2017-08-15 06:45:27 PM maria7293 WHAT ABOUT THE MOVIES? MY RESIDENTS LOVE ROMANTIC MOVIES ALL TIME
2017-08-15 06:45:30 PM slooney Amazon, we stream
2017-08-15 06:45:31 PM rcgarcia73 over over over overwhelm with the holidays
2017-08-15 06:45:36 PM jhirczak LOL , you go Kathy
2017-08-15 06:45:38 PM jcking enjoy the holidays one at a time
2017-08-15 06:45:40 PM slooney it's so much easier
2017-08-15 06:45:49 PM jadams69 we sell to anybody that wants one. We even take orders for the doctors office and the hospital across the street.
2017-08-15 06:45:55 PM maria7293 (Tp)
2017-08-15 06:45:57 PM yogini kathyhughes YOUTUBE TOO
2017-08-15 06:46:00 PM vgreen can we go back to this chat and see all that cannot be read, feels like my eyes are bleeding.
2017-08-15 06:46:02 PM marias i like that netflix kathy
2017-08-15 06:46:04 PM dianej These will be my first holidays at this facility but I'm excited
2017-08-15 06:46:15 PM nicolespangler ok, thats so neat! Thanks Jadams69!
2017-08-15 06:46:19 PM tiwanah sorry im late at work let time pass me hello everyone
2017-08-15 06:46:22 PM taylorweitzel97 imagination vacation is an amazing idea! i do a bulletain board theme once a month i did "visiting rome" last month and "visiting paris" this month. the residents love to come and read it!
2017-08-15 06:46:23 PM cynkarnes76 schmidtk22 I am in the Healthcare section and I know I have to round up some and catch them as aides bring them in. I guess it has to do with incentive and the culture of your facility. I do hear you about the IL and AL being separate from Healthcare
2017-08-15 06:46:31 PM maria7293 HELLO
2017-08-15 06:46:36 PM sjorgensen We started doing a "Lunch and Learn" on Mondays. It doesn't cost the residents anything, we get out of the building, and we enjoy PBJ sandwiches in a brown paper lunch bag at a different park each week.
2017-08-15 06:46:42 PM jcking i am having a fall tea party and fashion show next month
2017-08-15 06:46:43 PM jhirczak left the chat room
2017-08-15 06:46:47 PM yogini YOUTUBE FREE MOVIES TOO,
2017-08-15 06:46:56 PM lwright How do you do the fashion show?
2017-08-15 06:46:58 PM jadams69 hello maria 7293
2017-08-15 06:46:58 PM lynmyhre I like 'imagination vacation'...and you can work other activities with it...artwork/crafts from the area, music, movies, stories, etc.
2017-08-15 06:47:03 PM lynmyhre Very cool!
2017-08-15 06:47:04 PM kathyhughes Volonda...if you read the chat info on Class Tips and download the chatexplain that was posted you will see how you can access the chats when we are done
2017-08-15 06:47:10 PM nikiawyche does anyone have any ideas for November and december asking because everyone has great ideas that they are sharing
2017-08-15 06:47:10 PM maria7293 I LIKE MORE NETFLIX<<
2017-08-15 06:47:11 PM mdh4677 i was very overwhelm around the holidays too. But this year i plan to stay a head of the game
2017-08-15 06:47:21 PM dianej Does anyone have to fight with their CNA's about what is appropriate to have on the TV
2017-08-15 06:47:28 PM ginadilas The thing about the holidays is that other departments and staff have thier own opinions on hows things should be done and how we should decorate and we always hear COMMENTS
2017-08-15 06:47:30 PM slooney dianej, heck yes.
2017-08-15 06:47:34 PM rcgarcia73 all the time diane
2017-08-15 06:47:38 PM nikiawyche start NOvember and December calendars early
2017-08-15 06:47:40 PM taylorweitzel97 i like to have a friendsgiving party with the resdients!
2017-08-15 06:47:43 PM nicolespangler I am feeling overwhelmed moving into the holiday season... this is my first year in a facility as an AD
2017-08-15 06:47:45 PM cynkarnes76 Youtube has a lot of ideas about Luau's and I just googled Hawaiian Luau and related titles and came up with a lot
2017-08-15 06:47:50 PM valencia9 You can also sometimes go to youtube for full movie....
2017-08-15 06:48:04 PM yogini HOLIDAYS ARE COMING UP, LOTS OF CELEBRATIONS AND LIVE ACTIVITES
2017-08-15 06:48:07 PM sjorgensen Hey thanks, cynkarnes76!
2017-08-15 06:48:10 PM kathyhughes https://www.pinterest.com/nccap/fundraising-crafts-and-gifts/
2017-08-15 06:48:14 PM maria7293 YES
2017-08-15 06:48:24 PM cynkarnes76 mdh4677 What about the library?
2017-08-15 06:48:24 PM taylorweitzel97 the holidays are my favorite time with the residents! our administrator always dresses up in a santa costume and the residents get a hoot out of it
2017-08-15 06:48:24 PM melissamartin Wedo a big Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner with all the residents and there family. All of our management helps with those dinners
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2017-08-15 06:48:46 PM kathyhughes Remember to keep the holidays simple
2017-08-15 06:48:53 PM nikki06 what time of the onth do you do the thansgiving andn then the christmas?
2017-08-15 06:48:53 PM ginadilas Overwelmed isnt even a good word lol, ive got knots in my stomach :)
2017-08-15 06:48:57 PM nikiawyche I had to advocate for my residents a few years ago they wanted to watch Jerry springer and everyone hated it. but the residents enjoyed it i had a cna block the channel it was a battle but needless to say I won
2017-08-15 06:48:58 PM mdh4677 Thanks i am going look in to that
2017-08-15 06:48:58 PM nikiawyche lol
2017-08-15 06:49:03 PM rcgarcia73 lol
2017-08-15 06:49:04 PM kathyhughes sometimes we are our own worse enemies
2017-08-15 06:49:07 PM jadams69 yep lots of christmas movies !!!
2017-08-15 06:49:10 PM tiwanah holidays are my favorite as well
2017-08-15 06:49:11 PM maria7293 lol
2017-08-15 06:49:18 PM yogini STATE CAN BE A SPOILER
2017-08-15 06:49:20 PM dianej A dementia specialist once told us to keep music on as much as possible. I can't tell you how many times I will put something on and then come back a few minutes later to have it changed. I work on the most advanced demenita unit and I can't get them to understand that some of the movies or news is not appropriate for them.
2017-08-15 06:49:25 PM lynmyhre I like the vibe of keeping holidays simple, but I am sensing at least one of my staff is a 'go all out' type...
2017-08-15 06:49:25 PM maria7293 for everybody
2017-08-15 06:49:28 PM slooney just have fun and remember it's for the residents!
2017-08-15 06:49:31 PM nicolespangler One of my biggest struggles is everyone in the facility keeps saying "oh the person before you did this and this" so I am feeling a lot of pressure to "live up" to that
2017-08-15 06:49:33 PM taylorweitzel97 crafts over the holidays are great too!
2017-08-15 06:49:37 PM lwright I keep extra holiday caards on hand because some residents feel bad accepting gift and not giving one back
2017-08-15 06:49:37 PM slooney we do elf on the shelf for them and they love it
2017-08-15 06:49:38 PM schmidtk22 That would be fun, diane.. to "Travel" and have a food from outside come in or a food made.. not sure if dietary would go along with it and/or if we could get outside delivered.
2017-08-15 06:49:39 PM vgreen Why do you suggest to keep holidays simple?
2017-08-15 06:49:41 PM maria7293 is truth
2017-08-15 06:49:46 PM valencia9 lynmyhre..........that's a good idea too. Decorating the living room like a certain vacation spot!!! GREAT, Great idea!!
2017-08-15 06:49:47 PM schmidtk22 my old facility i worked at used to have a salad bar and a pizza bar.
2017-08-15 06:49:50 PM schmidtk22 pizza party
2017-08-15 06:49:54 PM schmidtk22 every month. they loved it.
2017-08-15 06:49:59 PM sjorgensen The CNA's put in movies that THEY like to watch instead of taking into consideration what's best for the residents!
2017-08-15 06:50:03 PM melissamartin We do our dinners the week before the actual holiday
2017-08-15 06:50:20 PM jcking we dinners before holidays also
2017-08-15 06:50:23 PM maria7293 my facilty always wit buffet every holiday!!!
2017-08-15 06:50:29 PM dianej nicole. I get that a lot too especially since the person before me could sing and play the piano beautifully. I am finally learning how to make my own mark
2017-08-15 06:50:29 PM schmidtk22 yeah im with jcking.. i can only focus on one activity at a time.
2017-08-15 06:50:43 PM kathyhughes Because we think that we have to have over the top activities for the holidays....but the residents are more used to simple and uncomplicated programs
2017-08-15 06:50:43 PM taylorweitzel97 yeah sjorgensen- my facility had that same problem and i put my foot down real quick on that and made sure they undeerstood raunchy comedies arent of interest to these residents
2017-08-15 06:50:44 PM schmidtk22 i get overwhelemed when i walk into walmart or somehwere and halloween is not for another 3 months and they already have candy out.
2017-08-15 06:50:51 PM constanceg Residents are adults and it is their home! They should be able to watch whatever they want as long as it doesn't infringe upon the rights of others - not too loud, does not monopolize the public tv, etc....
2017-08-15 06:50:52 PM cynkarnes76 dianej Well, I did in the past have an issue with the sound and had to take a remote out of a CNAs hand (to advocate for my resident that could not hear). I did it directly and tactfully.
2017-08-15 06:50:57 PM rcgarcia73 good point KAthy
2017-08-15 06:50:59 PM lynmyhre Holidays are very emotional...if its overdone, it can be overwhelming and cause residents to miss family, miss the past, feel disconnected when our intent was to make them feel connected.
2017-08-15 06:51:01 PM maria7293 is truth kathy!!!
2017-08-15 06:51:05 PM yogini STATE IS NOW ASKING FOR FIRE RATED MATERIALS FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS
2017-08-15 06:51:05 PM ginadilas You are right KAthy !
2017-08-15 06:51:14 PM nicolespangler exactly Kathy!
2017-08-15 06:51:15 PM taylorweitzel97 yeah i agree with the simplicity. just enough for them to feel special!
2017-08-15 06:51:32 PM nikki06 yogini what does that even mean??
2017-08-15 06:51:41 PM mdh4677 your are right Kathy
2017-08-15 06:51:56 PM jadams69 so true kathy.. my residnets just enjoy seeing all of us laughing , decorating and being in the christmas spirit...
2017-08-15 06:51:59 PM kathyhughes Like....for example....we go nuts getting gifts for everyone when the families should be getting the gifts and we should only worry about the people who do not have families
2017-08-15 06:52:00 PM constanceg Thank you, slooney, for the reminder of Elf on the shelf!!
2017-08-15 06:52:02 PM valencia9 slooney.....tell me about the elf on the shelf???
2017-08-15 06:52:06 PM rcgarcia73 fire rated material for arts and crafts?
2017-08-15 06:52:06 PM yogini ONE HOUR FIRE RATED, NOT CLASS ONE
2017-08-15 06:52:07 PM nikiawyche for december I do prize bingo where the items are wrapped and the residents pick from the table
2017-08-15 06:52:16 PM nicolespangler air enough Kathy
2017-08-15 06:52:19 PM sjorgensen We do family night and the resident Christmas Party a couple of weeks before Christmas...that way, families can spend Christmas with their "own" families on the actual holiday.
2017-08-15 06:52:20 PM nicolespangler *fair
2017-08-15 06:52:21 PM slooney His name is Shenanigans, and I move him in our pub everyday
2017-08-15 06:52:25 PM nikiawyche Cookies with Santa and I give out gifts from the staff
2017-08-15 06:52:28 PM virginia because they can be to ioverwhelming for some people attimes
2017-08-15 06:52:41 PM slooney the residents look for him and chuckle... and visitors, especially the kiddos love it
2017-08-15 06:52:46 PM vgreen I had the best Christmas event last year, planned by the residents. No Party, they wanted and enjoyed an elegent dinner with live soft music. They talked about it for a month!
2017-08-15 06:52:47 PM lwright We also do an angel tree
2017-08-15 06:52:50 PM schmidtk22 yeah and some of my snf side say that the al is "snooty" and they're "too good for" to intermingle..
2017-08-15 06:53:25 PM taylorweitzel97 we do a scenic drive and go look at the falling leaves in fall time, the halloween decorations in october, and christmas lights in december!
2017-08-15 06:53:27 PM valencia9 nicolespangler.....you will run yourself ragged by doing what the previous person did. Find what worked and what didn't and then swing with your ideas (prepare yourself enough time to organize it).
2017-08-15 06:53:36 PM taylorweitzel97 they love looking at christmas lights
2017-08-15 06:53:40 PM lynmyhre I like the idea of letting the residents direct the 'holiday vibe'...vgreen. I think that's the surest way to make t hem feel special.
2017-08-15 06:53:47 PM sjorgensen If you get the residents involved with decorating for the holidays, you can turn the whole month into an activity...arts & crafts, fine motor skills, gross motor skills...you get the idea!
2017-08-15 06:53:51 PM maria7293 yes they do!!!
2017-08-15 06:53:54 PM tiwanah we also do angle tree
2017-08-15 06:53:55 PM mdh4677 I would like to have my staff invovlde with the resident
2017-08-15 06:54:03 PM maria7293 is good idea
2017-08-15 06:54:09 PM dianej I am excited. This year we have tried something new. Every three months we do a store. WE have many beautiful donated clothes as well as nic nacs books, snacks, jewelry, so all. We let the residents come in and shop and everything is free. It has been a huge hit. We have decided to add a Christmas store where the residents can shop for their loved ones. We will gift wrap and so on. I am so looking forward to it.
2017-08-15 06:54:19 PM nicolespangler I am trying to focus on that stuff now, for getting ready for holidays
2017-08-15 06:54:33 PM slooney diane, that's amazing! i love it1
2017-08-15 06:54:33 PM maria7293 LOL!!!
2017-08-15 06:54:37 PM lynmyhre I like the store idea.
2017-08-15 06:54:52 PM schmidtk22 ginadilas--thats how it seems here.. i try to fun thingsa nd people think im weird for trying them out.. like any craft related thing, or doing something like an outing they would like..
2017-08-15 06:54:57 PM taylorweitzel97 Diane thats such a fun thing! we do that one a month and our residents adore the store! instead of bingo prizes they get points and then they can spend their points at the store
2017-08-15 06:55:02 PM maria7293 YES Me too
2017-08-15 06:55:03 PM dianej I mean...who doesn't like to shop. Lol
2017-08-15 06:55:12 PM vgreen Our nursing and CNA staff are not involved with most american traditions, not involved with our holiday themes, makes it hard to get help.
2017-08-15 06:55:21 PM taylorweitzel97 encourages them to come down and participate in more games too
2017-08-15 06:55:51 PM mdh4677 i feel the same vgreen
2017-08-15 06:56:02 PM maria7293 I MAKE MEXICAN PARTY EVERY YEAR WIT MEXICAN FOOD THE RESIDENTS LOVE IT!!!
2017-08-15 06:56:05 PM taylorweitzel97 vgreen just do the best that you can! if they cant get into it thats okay becasue your there to bring that to them :) i have the same trouble and i just do the best I can!
2017-08-15 06:56:07 PM jcking has anyone heard of next step healthcare? we were just purchased by them/
2017-08-15 06:56:14 PM sjorgensen When we put up the Christmas tree, we start making decorations. When we get ready for the Christmas party, residents help wrap gifts and bake cookies. It becomes a community event and it's fun! Everyone feels productive...
2017-08-15 06:56:21 PM lynmyhre I'm starting to fade, guys. Need toothpicks to keep eyes open. hah. I think I am gonna turn of the PC (it's burning my legs! hah). I have learned some much, especially the Care Plan info! Thanks to everyone who shared! Talk to you guys again soon. Have a good night.
2017-08-15 06:56:22 PM slooney jcking, I'm a nextstep employee
2017-08-15 06:56:34 PM yogini WE HAVE ONLY 5 HOURS AT AN ADULT DAYCARE, SO WE CANNOT DO WHAT ASSISTED LIVING AND NURSING CARE CAN DO
2017-08-15 06:56:36 PM maria7293 (Tp)
2017-08-15 06:56:40 PM nikiawyche what is nextstep employee
2017-08-15 06:56:40 PM taylorweitzel97 our residents always make a orniment to deorate the trreee with!
2017-08-15 06:56:45 PM jcking Are they good to their employees? where are you located?
2017-08-15 06:56:46 PM lynmyhre left the chat room
2017-08-15 06:56:56 PM slooney I'm in wilmington, ma... you?
2017-08-15 06:57:07 PM marias every one thank you for all idea and also kathy thank you for everything and i learn alot with this class,thank you sooo.....much good luck to all'''''''''''and good nite
2017-08-15 06:57:09 PM virginia then maybe let them do some of their belives with the residents if they are not to strange

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