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2017-11-02 06:21:21 PM dinap thanks nikiawyche
2017-11-02 06:21:25 PM desiep3805 thats good, jadams69
2017-11-02 06:21:38 PM jadams69 trying to get a Santa Claus lined up while finishing the thanksgiving decorations..lol
2017-11-02 06:21:40 PM cynkarnes76 Thanks, I do what I can but I always feel like I am not doing enough and this Mepap is good but does a number on my head
2017-11-02 06:21:42 PM cindymay I now have a local daycare coming in once a month to do an intergenerational with our residentsAnd they LOVE IT!
2017-11-02 06:21:44 PM kathryn1 Yes, I am getting calls left and right, even suggest I watch their video.
2017-11-02 06:22:02 PM shirleym that's awesome cindymay!
2017-11-02 06:22:03 PM lindsaylu85 i have to still call the local schools. im trying to get through the holiday meal first
2017-11-02 06:22:29 PM asjodin We have a male staff that does a fantastic santa every year...then comes back in and says "did I miss santa" and the residents still have no clue it is him! I love it...as do the residents!
2017-11-02 06:22:32 PM desiep3805 this mepap is great, but time consuming when u r the ad of a 225 bed facilty
2017-11-02 06:22:38 PM nikiawyche so what does everyone have planned for December
2017-11-02 06:22:40 PM shirleym hahahahaha!
2017-11-02 06:22:45 PM ashley04 Being an the Al/IL assistant side I am most nervous about the documentation tht comes with being a dircetor in Skilled.Any tips?
2017-11-02 06:22:48 PM jadams69 cynkarnes - dont let this mess with your head. You can chat with me anytime and I will try my best to help u and so will the rest of these guys..
2017-11-02 06:23:00 PM asjodin agreed!
2017-11-02 06:23:07 PM knapier our head security guard at the guard gate started growing his beard out last month so its nice and long for christmas. hes always our santa for our christmas party activity!
2017-11-02 06:23:21 PM desiep3805 yes ashley04. make it plain
2017-11-02 06:23:42 PM clarose I like that idea about having a daycare come in!
2017-11-02 06:23:54 PM cindymay Guard gate?!?! knapier why do you have a guard gate
2017-11-02 06:24:04 PM ashley04 its just overwelming
2017-11-02 06:24:08 PM kathyhughes Ashley make it simple and delegate
2017-11-02 06:24:11 PM cynkarnes76 Thanks jadams69, lots of good people on here. Activity professional are so much more approachable and helpful than Occupational Therapist (from my past experience)
2017-11-02 06:24:11 PM cindymay are you in a big city
2017-11-02 06:24:14 PM jadams69 alot of our pre schools here will come and sing for the residents too
2017-11-02 06:24:23 PM kathryn1 Our Maint guy will be our faility santa.
2017-11-02 06:24:36 PM ashley04 I like siple
2017-11-02 06:24:42 PM ashley04 simple
2017-11-02 06:24:47 PM knapier no. we have a big campus. we have AL/IL/and SNF
2017-11-02 06:24:57 PM cindymay oh
2017-11-02 06:24:57 PM jadams69 yep for sure cynkarnes
2017-11-02 06:25:05 PM nikiawyche we have staff decorate the residents doors, before we do out home for the holiday where we invite family members to join us for a saturday afternoon of family Christmas photo we make crafts serve cookies and play games and the family gets to look at all the doors etc.That's one event we do serval
2017-11-02 06:25:11 PM jadams69 hope we all get to meet one day...
2017-11-02 06:25:21 PM 8800971 OH LORD I JUST REALIZED MY SANTA DOESN'T WORK THERE ANY MORE
2017-11-02 06:25:23 PM asjodin I like the family christmas photo idea!
2017-11-02 06:25:47 PM kathryn1 Sounds good, how about DFW?
2017-11-02 06:25:49 PM cynkarnes76 Well, our Country Ride (only about 7 from healthcare can attend), we split with the Memory Unity and go see the xmas lights around Dec. 20th.
2017-11-02 06:25:49 PM asjodin LOL 8800971!
2017-11-02 06:25:54 PM 8800971 I WILL HAVE TO START TO ASK AROUND
2017-11-02 06:25:55 PM desiep3805 love that idea nakiawyche
2017-11-02 06:26:04 PM 8800971 (lol)
2017-11-02 06:26:20 PM nikiawyche we do secret santa with our PC residents and we host cookies with santa and he gives out presents then. We also hang stocking on the PC doors on Christmas even
2017-11-02 06:26:22 PM kathyhughes I am sure that you can find one
2017-11-02 06:26:36 PM kathyhughes Christmas Movie Marathon?
2017-11-02 06:26:36 PM asjodin We have a staff member be Mrs. Claus and the rest of us our elves!
2017-11-02 06:26:39 PM 8800971 IM SURE
2017-11-02 06:26:45 PM ashley04 we also take our residents around and look at the christmas lights
2017-11-02 06:26:54 PM cynkarnes76 Hallmark is great from xmas movies
2017-11-02 06:26:55 PM ashley04 they love it
2017-11-02 06:27:04 PM lindsaylu85 im taking stockings to my residnets christmas eve night. so they have them in the morning!
2017-11-02 06:27:08 PM shirleym absolutely yes to Christmas movie marathon
2017-11-02 06:27:09 PM moniques you have evening trips @ashley
2017-11-02 06:27:11 PM knapier we do the christmas lights ride as well
2017-11-02 06:27:25 PM nikiawyche we do the tou of lights ride to, but I also do a back up light show at the facility just incase its bad weather
2017-11-02 06:27:26 PM jadams69 8800971 try your local fire dept - they sometimes dress like santa for the children.
2017-11-02 06:27:27 PM jrothermel85 we have tons of christmas movies
2017-11-02 06:27:29 PM cynkarnes76 Any good inexpensive gifts that residents in healthcare would enjoy?
2017-11-02 06:27:31 PM kathyhughes Elf Club and Gingerbread village
2017-11-02 06:27:31 PM asjodin unfortunately we don't have transportation but that is what we use youtube for! Not the same...but at least its something!
2017-11-02 06:27:39 PM shirleym good idea jadams
2017-11-02 06:27:44 PM ashley04 yes, sometimes its a play or going to see christmas lights
2017-11-02 06:28:04 PM kathryn1 That is good, when I worked at Asst. Living we would take residents to see Xmas light...lots of fun!
2017-11-02 06:28:10 PM asjodin Our residents like the body wash sets, gripper socks--fuzzy, and blankets
2017-11-02 06:28:14 PM jadams69 yes cynkarnes- socks and kleenex
2017-11-02 06:28:15 PM cynkarnes76 AsJodin: No, that is awesome idea. I use youtube for my tuesday travelogue programs
2017-11-02 06:28:23 PM kathyhughes Oranges, socks, candy or Dollar Tree items
2017-11-02 06:28:31 PM asjodin thanks cynkarnes
2017-11-02 06:28:45 PM jadams69 BLANKETS are a BIG hit too
2017-11-02 06:29:01 PM moniques hats scarfs , gloves,
2017-11-02 06:29:10 PM moniques blankets is a plus
2017-11-02 06:29:16 PM desiep3805 churches willdonate afghans as gifts
2017-11-02 06:29:16 PM asjodin I contacted a local quilters club that make our residents blankets! They have also made our memory care unit busy blankets!
2017-11-02 06:29:40 PM asjodin they made the busy blankets personalized too! It was great!
2017-11-02 06:29:53 PM shirleym that's a terrific idea asjodin!
2017-11-02 06:30:00 PM asjodin They love the walker bags too that some people have made!
2017-11-02 06:30:24 PM jrothermel85 we have ladies donate prayer shawls that we give at christmas also the angle tree
2017-11-02 06:30:28 PM moniques thats great
2017-11-02 06:30:37 PM jadams69 yes asjodin - a church made some for my ladies on mothers day and they loved them..
2017-11-02 06:30:54 PM ashley04 we have an organization (including some employees) that adopts a resident and they get presents for christmas and birthday and even other days throughout the year. They love getting their gift from their special pal
2017-11-02 06:31:12 PM kathryn1 A big hit is neckles
2017-11-02 06:31:35 PM asjodin Thanks shirley! The ladies at the quilting club love doing this too. We contacted the paper and they came out and took pictures and the quilters were so excited!
2017-11-02 06:31:59 PM dinap Has anyone every had problems with Al residents not wanting to be around skilled residents?
2017-11-02 06:32:04 PM jadams69 some of my residents like snack cakes, cokes. cheap jewelry,
2017-11-02 06:32:08 PM nikiawyche there is also an orgnations I belive it's called presents for patients they will make sure all resients get something small
2017-11-02 06:32:16 PM shirleym oh wow! Nice asjodin! great publicity!
2017-11-02 06:32:32 PM nikiawyche they have given us, sicks, teddy bears small blankets, pillows
2017-11-02 06:32:35 PM kathryn1 Yes, where I used to work..
2017-11-02 06:32:58 PM asjodin I like to introduce the AL residents as our volunteers or approach it that way saying that I need their assistance. They usually like to be thought of as assistants for us
2017-11-02 06:32:59 PM jadams69 i put up a list of resident names and the employees adopt a resident or 2. they get presents for them.
2017-11-02 06:33:17 PM asjodin we do that with our facility too jadams
2017-11-02 06:33:21 PM nikiawyche yes dinap we use to have that at my community but I have worked hard to bridge the gap and they are joining in alot of events together
2017-11-02 06:33:31 PM lindsaylu85 dinap, my rehab wont do activities with my long term
2017-11-02 06:33:35 PM nikiawyche it's just fear dinap
2017-11-02 06:33:35 PM cynkarnes76 dinap: that is apparent in my Healthcare, unfortunately, not much I can do, we have a mix of residents....from really independent with mobile assitance to the severe forms of dementia
2017-11-02 06:33:38 PM asjodin try sending letters to churches as well
2017-11-02 06:33:50 PM cindymay we do the resident angle tree too
2017-11-02 06:33:58 PM cynkarnes76 asjodin: i like that approach
2017-11-02 06:34:03 PM asjodin it works well
2017-11-02 06:34:04 PM shirleym same here cindymay
2017-11-02 06:34:17 PM kathyhughes We had a list of residents without families and we would make a list of things that they wanted and always got donations for them I would ask the groups coming in to donate something
2017-11-02 06:34:33 PM ashley04 i agree
2017-11-02 06:34:39 PM knapier our rehab residents love to do activities if they can but there time is so occupied with therapy. they really take advantage of the weekend activities and our evening activities
2017-11-02 06:34:51 PM kathryn1 Question. Do any of you have a full or part time asst?
2017-11-02 06:34:52 PM cindymay We put their needs and wants on the back of the angel so whoever is getting them something know what to get
2017-11-02 06:35:01 PM shirleym we have a great rehab team aslso
2017-11-02 06:35:07 PM cynkarnes76 I am one of 2 part time assistants
2017-11-02 06:35:07 PM nikiawyche I ask all the vendors to donate something to be used as prizes instead of charging them for the table space
2017-11-02 06:35:11 PM asjodin I have one full time assistant and 3 part time assistants
2017-11-02 06:35:17 PM dinap Some of my acttivity's are joined and we have actually had a meeting because the lady that volunteers to do spiritual sing along said that she didnt want healthcare there because they need help turning pages
2017-11-02 06:35:20 PM knapier one of the schools that comes in for a christmas concert had there students make cards and draw pictures to give to the residents
2017-11-02 06:35:57 PM dinap Two full time assistants
2017-11-02 06:36:02 PM cynkarnes76 dinap: do you have any extra volunteers that can help with the page turners
2017-11-02 06:36:05 PM asjodin I like that idea nikiawyche! i wrote it down! We will do our first mini mall/vendor fair this december
2017-11-02 06:36:09 PM jadams69 my residents make christmas cards to take to the other local facilities to exchange.
2017-11-02 06:36:16 PM asjodin nice
2017-11-02 06:36:36 PM ashley04 i like that idea
2017-11-02 06:36:41 PM kathryn1 Kathy Hughes did u once own a TV station?
2017-11-02 06:36:51 PM kathyhughes No
2017-11-02 06:36:56 PM dinap we have the assistants that help and my self. So I really just think she doesnt want them there. but her mother is in healthcare
2017-11-02 06:36:57 PM kathryn1 ok
2017-11-02 06:36:58 PM kathyhughes LOL
2017-11-02 06:37:28 PM jrothermel85 lol
2017-11-02 06:37:41 PM ashley04 ha
2017-11-02 06:37:44 PM kathryn1 :-*
2017-11-02 06:38:08 PM nikiawyche What is everyones plans for new years eve with the residents
2017-11-02 06:38:16 PM jadams69 you can also try walmart. I went to them and got a donation to go towards my residents christmas party
2017-11-02 06:38:22 PM ashley04 pizza party
2017-11-02 06:38:44 PM shirleym i'm doing an afternoon nye party
2017-11-02 06:38:54 PM kathyhughes Dina I would try to explain to her that the residents enjoy her singing and that she is offering a valuable program for them perhaps she needs some positive reinforcement
2017-11-02 06:39:09 PM kathryn1 Where I work they all go to bed at 5pm
2017-11-02 06:39:11 PM cynkarnes76 Dining usually provides the bubbly.
2017-11-02 06:39:18 PM kathryn1 No plans
2017-11-02 06:39:40 PM jadams69 we are having an evening party with hats, drinks, and snacks.
2017-11-02 06:39:41 PM nikiawyche we do a ball dropping at 12noon with light refreshments and live entertainment we count down we show a slide show of events that we did all year and we release balloons from the ceiling and make a toast
2017-11-02 06:39:41 PM moniques no plan yet
2017-11-02 06:39:43 PM asjodin Does any other activities department help with dining?
2017-11-02 06:39:46 PM dinap Thanks Kathy. I will do that.. I just love all my residents and when comes to them i get upset
2017-11-02 06:39:57 PM moniques we dont
2017-11-02 06:39:59 PM cindymay we do asjodin
2017-11-02 06:40:03 PM desiep3805 yes, asjodin
2017-11-02 06:40:05 PM jadams69 yes asjodin we do at my facility
2017-11-02 06:40:09 PM asjodin do you assist in feeding too?
2017-11-02 06:40:23 PM desiep3805 as needed, asjodin
2017-11-02 06:40:25 PM jadams69 yes when i am CSL.
2017-11-02 06:40:30 PM dinap no we dont help with dining. We pass the mail everyday
2017-11-02 06:40:46 PM cynkarnes76 I am not certified so I am not allowed to help with dining other than assist in wheeling people in for dinner
2017-11-02 06:41:04 PM knapier same here cynkarnes76
2017-11-02 06:41:05 PM jadams69 dinap we pass mail, newspapers and still have to do dining.
2017-11-02 06:41:07 PM asjodin We have to take a "Dine with assist" class
2017-11-02 06:41:14 PM cindymay we help pass drinks, meals and feed-if needed
2017-11-02 06:41:26 PM asjodin we do mail too and dining....it actually takes a lot of our time!
2017-11-02 06:41:32 PM nikiawyche yes I help all departments I believe in teamwork and in return they help me
2017-11-02 06:41:38 PM desiep3805 yes we distribute mail, and assist with fine dining
2017-11-02 06:41:45 PM asjodin very true....teamwork!
2017-11-02 06:41:52 PM cynkarnes76 Nikia: I love your new years idea since I work 10-4 that day
2017-11-02 06:42:01 PM shirleym same here nikia
2017-11-02 06:42:04 PM 8800971 WE TRANSPORT TO LUNCH AND WHO EVER IS ON FOR EVENING TRANSPORTS TO DINNER
2017-11-02 06:42:36 PM nikiawyche we make very small christmas gifts for all the staff sometimes things that candy with saying and I select one resident to be responsbile to make sure that everyone in that dept gets there gift
2017-11-02 06:42:38 PM asjodin Did anyone have to take an extra food handling course to do a cooking club/baking club?
2017-11-02 06:42:40 PM knapier we pass out drinks and snacks at our activities but i cant feed residents. one of our AA is a prior CNA so she is able to help with feeding resdients if they need assistance
2017-11-02 06:42:42 PM shirleym kathy how do I get certified to help feed the residents? Is there a special program??
2017-11-02 06:42:51 PM desiep3805 our act assts r cpr certified and have had chocking certs
2017-11-02 06:43:00 PM dinap yes I have my food handling certificate
2017-11-02 06:43:00 PM nikiawyche I have pc residents send out cards to all vlounteers and all staff member also
2017-11-02 06:43:08 PM 8800971 BUT THE EVENING PROGRAMS WILL BE LESS BECAUSE THEY WON'T FILL THE POSITION SO WE WILL ONLY HELP WHEN WE ARE WORKING
2017-11-02 06:43:08 PM kathryn1 I did not
2017-11-02 06:43:35 PM kathyhughes You would have to check your state regulations for feeding, the inservice person should be able to tell you what you need
2017-11-02 06:43:40 PM jadams69 All of the activity aides in my facility have to be CNAs. They will not hire anyone thats not certified.
2017-11-02 06:43:45 PM asjodin Our facility had an 8 hour class required just like the CNA class....but specifically for dine with assist
2017-11-02 06:43:56 PM shirleym okay thanks all
2017-11-02 06:44:02 PM asjodin :)
2017-11-02 06:44:08 PM jrothermel85 we aren't allowed to feed residents only nurses
2017-11-02 06:44:12 PM moniques thats interesting jadams
2017-11-02 06:44:16 PM kathryn1 What stste is that?
2017-11-02 06:44:24 PM dinap my assistants arent cna certified.
2017-11-02 06:44:29 PM moniques where do you work?
2017-11-02 06:44:31 PM cynkarnes76 My ADON says I am not an essential employee to be included in the CPR classes but if it snows I am considered an essential employee to spend the night there.
2017-11-02 06:44:32 PM jadams69 florida
2017-11-02 06:44:43 PM shirleym LOL!
2017-11-02 06:44:47 PM dinap lol
2017-11-02 06:44:56 PM 8800971 LOL
2017-11-02 06:45:04 PM asjodin If we already have the CPR certification our facility will pay for the recert
2017-11-02 06:45:13 PM nikiawyche ckn tell her that you would love to be cpr certitified
2017-11-02 06:45:15 PM cindymay Everyone in our facility has to be CPR certified
2017-11-02 06:45:15 PM kathryn1 Florida have strange laws
2017-11-02 06:45:33 PM dinap we have a lady that comes every two years and certifieds the whole builing for cpr
2017-11-02 06:45:43 PM dinap left the chat room
2017-11-02 06:45:43 PM asjodin I feel that if we are assisting with dining we all should have CPR!
2017-11-02 06:45:44 PM knapier our facility pays for all of our staff to get certified for CPR
2017-11-02 06:45:58 PM shirleym agreed!
2017-11-02 06:46:02 PM desiep3805 thats a horrible thing to have said 2 u cynkarnes76. the adon needs an inservice on who's clinical
2017-11-02 06:46:05 PM moniques yeah same here
2017-11-02 06:46:06 PM jadams69 I work in a Consulate facility. Every one that works direct care has to be certified. Nurses, CNAs, restorative, All
2017-11-02 06:46:19 PM asjodin that is nice jadams
2017-11-02 06:46:22 PM nikiawyche asjodin chocking could happen any where so I feel like there are so many place that will do it for free we all should be
2017-11-02 06:46:27 PM moniques that is good
2017-11-02 06:46:29 PM 8800971 WE DON'T HAVE TO BE CERTIFIED BUT IT IS DONE AS A INSERVICE
2017-11-02 06:46:31 PM ashley04 what is everyones favorite activity to do with your residents
2017-11-02 06:46:31 PM asjodin Agreed!
2017-11-02 06:46:33 PM jadams69 we also have to have a current CP card
2017-11-02 06:46:45 PM asjodin I love coffee social!
2017-11-02 06:46:45 PM moniques so you guys are work hand in hand. its cross training
2017-11-02 06:46:47 PM aturner1026 jadams69 where do you work?
2017-11-02 06:47:05 PM asjodin I love to just kick back and talk with the residents!
2017-11-02 06:47:11 PM shirleym armchair travel
2017-11-02 06:47:13 PM jadams69 florida
2017-11-02 06:47:17 PM ashley04 i love bringing in tecnology
2017-11-02 06:47:30 PM aturner1026 I work for Consulate too! I am at St Lukes Pavilion in PA
2017-11-02 06:47:37 PM asjodin I just started that ashley! I have 3 residents that want to start emailing!
2017-11-02 06:47:41 PM knapier we do armchair travels too
2017-11-02 06:47:46 PM desiep3805 i 2 l0ve the coffee chat sessions
2017-11-02 06:47:48 PM nikiawyche That hard, I love bingo cuz they get so excited about winning, exercise and social and large events like carnivals, trunk or treat, happy hour and family events and 1:1
2017-11-02 06:47:58 PM 8800971 MY GO TO GAL IS ON VACATION NEXT WEEK PRAY FOR ME ITS GOING TO BE ROUGH
2017-11-02 06:48:02 PM jrothermel85 i like arm chair travels
2017-11-02 06:48:06 PM jadams69 we do a daily walk about. It is my favorite time with my residents. we go outside the facility and walk the block.
2017-11-02 06:48:16 PM ashley04 the other day had a resident ask me what hash tag was and tried to explain it
2017-11-02 06:48:19 PM asjodin Good luck 8800971
2017-11-02 06:48:21 PM shirleym that's terrific jadams
2017-11-02 06:48:24 PM 8800971 THANKS
2017-11-02 06:48:33 PM nikiawyche lol hash tag
2017-11-02 06:48:35 PM kathryn1 emaling is a good thing, do you work in asst living?
2017-11-02 06:48:43 PM ashley04 yes
2017-11-02 06:48:50 PM asjodin No I work in SNF
2017-11-02 06:48:58 PM asjodin That is what is wonderful about it!
2017-11-02 06:49:07 PM nikiawyche I have 5 residents that have a fb and we do on at least twice a week
2017-11-02 06:49:07 PM cynkarnes76 How do you all make armchair travel exciting?
2017-11-02 06:49:20 PM jadams69 aturner - they are ok to work for... no real complaints yet.
2017-11-02 06:49:45 PM desiep3805 costumes themed music, poster etc..., cynkarnes76
2017-11-02 06:50:01 PM jadams69 or at least not that i can put on here. lol
2017-11-02 06:50:02 PM ashley04 interesting
2017-11-02 06:50:06 PM shirleym i do a powerpoint presentation, play music from the country, maybe learn a few words and serve food! always a hit! LOL
2017-11-02 06:50:20 PM asjodin That is a wonderful idea desiep
2017-11-02 06:50:22 PM jrothermel85 sensory items, sound, smell, touch, etc
2017-11-02 06:50:23 PM nikiawyche yes we do the same thing shirleym
2017-11-02 06:50:26 PM desiep3805 yes, shirleym
2017-11-02 06:50:33 PM jjay23 coffee socials are my biggest hit. we do those everyone morning with trivia!
2017-11-02 06:50:41 PM jrothermel85 left the chat room
2017-11-02 06:50:51 PM kathyhughes You can also contact each countries tourism organization and perhaps they will send you some info
2017-11-02 06:50:52 PM jadams69 hospice does a trip once a month with slides to different countries.we also have snacks that represent that country.
2017-11-02 06:50:55 PM jadams69 they love it
2017-11-02 06:50:59 PM jjay23 our company policy is we have to have exercise everyday . Does anyone else havwe that?
2017-11-02 06:51:09 PM desiep3805 good idea, kathyhughes
2017-11-02 06:51:14 PM ashley04 i love just talking with them. I learn so much
2017-11-02 06:51:15 PM kathryn1 Have anyone ever played the never 2 old game?
2017-11-02 06:51:15 PM shirleym i also try to do a hands on activity...maybe a game from that country
2017-11-02 06:51:16 PM jadams69 like when we did hawaii we had pineapple
2017-11-02 06:51:24 PM asjodin we do exercise everyday between activities and our restorative programers
2017-11-02 06:51:26 PM aturner1026 We taught two residents how to use Facetime on their iPhones. They are on different floors in our facility and the one resident sometimes doesn't get out of bed for the day.. but she makes sure to FaceTime the other just to say hi and see what's going on. It's pretty cool for them to do!
2017-11-02 06:51:26 PM jadams69 jjay - yes we do
2017-11-02 06:51:34 PM jadams69 everyday but sunday
2017-11-02 06:51:36 PM shirleym good idea kathy
2017-11-02 06:51:36 PM 8800971 WELL WE DO IT EVERY DAY BUT WE DON'T HAVE TO ITS A NICE WAY TO START THE DAY
2017-11-02 06:51:41 PM cindymay what is the neverto old game
2017-11-02 06:51:48 PM kathyhughes also we did that with each state and spent a year visiting each state....each resident had their own map and when they visited they you place a star sticker on that state
2017-11-02 06:52:01 PM 8800971 ONE DAY WE DO IN THE AFTERNOON TO CATCH A DIFFERENT GROUP
2017-11-02 06:52:06 PM ashley04 cool idea
2017-11-02 06:52:10 PM knapier jjay23 we have excercise everyday too
2017-11-02 06:52:12 PM kathyhughes at the end the people that visited the most states got a prize
2017-11-02 06:52:12 PM nikiawyche I know alot of place that does that jjay23 it's not in our policy but believe it or not we do exercise or some form everyday
2017-11-02 06:52:13 PM asjodin I like that!
2017-11-02 06:52:15 PM desiep3805 very cool
2017-11-02 06:52:19 PM moniques cool!
2017-11-02 06:52:30 PM asjodin Our IN2L has state travel themes and videos
2017-11-02 06:52:50 PM 8800971 JUST BOUGHT A DVD FOR TRAVEL PROGRAM WITH DEMENTIA HAVE NOT WATCHED IT YET
2017-11-02 06:53:03 PM jjay23 What does everyone think of suggestions from staff? for example....I have had staff mention to me a talent show. I have to remind them that we are an SNF and that most of our residents are wheelchair bound and have dementia and there are very few that will actually participate in acitivites like that
2017-11-02 06:53:04 PM kathryn1 Never 2 old is a word game, example, P how many 3 letter can u come u with.
2017-11-02 06:53:21 PM kathyhughes We also asked families to send postcards on their travels and we posted them on a bulletin board
2017-11-02 06:53:25 PM cindymay oh
2017-11-02 06:53:29 PM kathryn1 Ex., Pen, Pan...
2017-11-02 06:53:33 PM 8800971 DO A VARIETY SHOW
2017-11-02 06:53:48 PM asjodin How about have a staff talent show?
2017-11-02 06:53:52 PM nikiawyche love the postcard idea kathy
2017-11-02 06:54:06 PM jjay23 it is very hard to get staff to participate..
2017-11-02 06:54:06 PM jadams69 we did a beauty contest for the women jjay
2017-11-02 06:54:08 PM asjodin Or they like having their families involved...maybe having a family talent show
2017-11-02 06:54:09 PM kathyhughes Have the staff do a talent show for Christmas with the residents
2017-11-02 06:54:16 PM knapier he have a variety show as well ours is this month!
2017-11-02 06:54:25 PM nikiawyche we have done a staff talent show also we have had the staff put on a play
2017-11-02 06:54:31 PM cindymay we have the residents do a talent show/program for their families
2017-11-02 06:54:39 PM jadams69 we also did a prom instead of a talent show.
2017-11-02 06:54:40 PM jjay23 would anyone be interested in doing postcards with our facility?
2017-11-02 06:54:43 PM moniques thts cool. we tried getting pist cards for other nursing homes around the world
2017-11-02 06:54:45 PM asjodin We are also going to have our DON's husband do a cooking demonstration!
2017-11-02 06:55:08 PM moniques that didnt turn out well but i just realize i could of connnected with all of yuo guys
2017-11-02 06:55:08 PM nikiawyche we do proms. winter balls, baby pagent and adult fashion show and kid fashow show
2017-11-02 06:55:10 PM desiep3805 our dementia unit residents and staff r doing a chair dance to eartha kitt santa baby
2017-11-02 06:55:11 PM jjay23 I can give you my email address and would love to set something up. my residents would love that!
2017-11-02 06:55:12 PM 8800971 THE RESIDENTS LOVE TO BE PART OF IT WE DID YOU OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES HELD FRAMES AROUND RESIDENTS GAVE THEM FANCY HATS LIPSTICKS ECT
2017-11-02 06:55:17 PM jadams69 yes a few of us on here are doing christmas cards
2017-11-02 06:55:17 PM asjodin Our residents have 3rd grade penpals! Win-win situation there!
2017-11-02 06:55:34 PM knapier each department from all over campus does an act. last year we did a dance to the song We Go Together from grease
2017-11-02 06:55:35 PM shirleym nice asjodin!
2017-11-02 06:55:43 PM moniques really. thats neat asjosdin
2017-11-02 06:55:46 PM kathryn1 I am having a Red Hat show...the ladies will style in Red Hats in their Wchair..
2017-11-02 06:55:59 PM asjodin My son is a 3rd grader and he needs to work on his penmanship! LOL
2017-11-02 06:56:00 PM moniques thats neat
2017-11-02 06:56:08 PM kathyhughes Anything else for tonight?????
2017-11-02 06:56:20 PM ashley04 thats neat
2017-11-02 06:56:28 PM shirleym nothing from me and thanks all for great chat & ideas
2017-11-02 06:56:30 PM asjodin Nope...once again wonderful ideas my fellow classmates! THANK YOU
2017-11-02 06:56:31 PM desiep3805 no, im good 4 tonight, kathyhughes
2017-11-02 06:56:35 PM moniques no. Have a great weekend everyone
2017-11-02 06:56:43 PM jjay23 please email me if you are interested. in pen pals! I think it would be awesone in different states!..jessica.jayroe@consulatehc.com
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2017-11-02 06:56:45 PM nikiawyche if anyone wants to do a christmas card exchange please let me know
2017-11-02 06:56:45 PM cindymay thank you Kathy
2017-11-02 06:56:48 PM cynkarnes76 thanks Kathy and everyone for their great ideas and support
2017-11-02 06:56:53 PM ashley04 thank you everyone
2017-11-02 06:56:54 PM kathryn1 That was all very good. Good night everyone!
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