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2017-11-07 07:07:49 PM jenniferhess2 we do a hot dog sale and bake sale every month to put towards resident council for christmas
2017-11-07 07:07:54 PM tonithomas1 we are doing a thanksgiving party potluck with families bringing dishes
2017-11-07 07:07:56 PM thad39 enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:07:59 PM cassie10 what are some fun christmas crafts?
2017-11-07 07:08:00 PM mbolling We have the family christmas dinner, a patio lighting ceremony, a competition between the floors for who has the best decorated floor, the local school singing christmas carols floor to floor, gifts from the various churches, christmas party for my residents, gift exchange between residents, ball drop for new years, and a lot more to come still working on December calndar.
2017-11-07 07:08:04 PM kellyanthony1 Has anyone ever done a caring tree for the residents?
2017-11-07 07:08:04 PM sdube we go to a local shrine ... La Salette. its all decorated with lights.. it sbeautiful
2017-11-07 07:08:06 PM brendarivest what is a turkey bowl?
2017-11-07 07:08:07 PM triciag We also are having potlucks!
2017-11-07 07:08:10 PM jadams69 we also are doing a fine the reindeer game
2017-11-07 07:08:10 PM camparan87 what are yall doing for center pieces for thanksgiving dinner
2017-11-07 07:08:11 PM anagcantu doing appointments for carols and matlachines
2017-11-07 07:08:16 PM peg61 Kathy: Ok. For tonight's chat, earlier, several of the attendees exchanged Thanksgiving activities ideas and a couple of us exchanged ideas about infusing theatre into our activities. I will be making some plans and presenting them to my Activities Director to see if I can implement them! I will change my calendar to make sure I am on the chats at 8:00 pm EST from now on! Have a good night...Peg
2017-11-07 07:08:17 PM alarsenault we buy gifts for all residents. ideas?
2017-11-07 07:08:18 PM nan1 Field trip to our local fire department to take goodies to them, as they are at our facility quite frequently!
2017-11-07 07:08:22 PM taram we do something simmilar to a caring tree
2017-11-07 07:08:24 PM davidberumen We also host a HUGE Christmas. We have to do 2 seatings
2017-11-07 07:08:25 PM jadams69 we will post list this week for our adopt a resident
2017-11-07 07:08:25 PM debw23 we do the toy drive for the marines, thats a great one and the local TV station will do a spot interview
2017-11-07 07:08:27 PM tonithomas1 how does the caring tree go
2017-11-07 07:08:31 PM melissaz Are there any Temples around that could have their choirs come over and sing for your residents? How about playing Dredle?
2017-11-07 07:08:34 PM davidberumen ALSO CHRISMTAS BINGO!!!!
2017-11-07 07:08:40 PM jmusick left the chat room
2017-11-07 07:08:43 PM thad39 We make snow men out of socks. Fill them with rice and embelish them with eyes and ribbons
2017-11-07 07:08:47 PM jmusick enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:08:47 PM kellyanthony1 toni
2017-11-07 07:08:48 PM thad39 the residents love themm
2017-11-07 07:08:50 PM jatkins Im going to do some holiday scavenger hunts
2017-11-07 07:08:51 PM davidberumen Last year, on my own dime, I bought presents and did a secret santa BINGO PARTY!!!!!
2017-11-07 07:08:51 PM tonithomas1 what intels christmas bingo?
2017-11-07 07:08:53 PM alexandrali Im going to take my residents to see Christmas lights. Hi all!
2017-11-07 07:08:56 PM judithdevin left the chat room
2017-11-07 07:08:57 PM camparan87 whats christmas bingo
2017-11-07 07:08:58 PM lauramc the carring tree sounds fun How does it work?
2017-11-07 07:08:59 PM debw23 snow men out of socks brilliant!
2017-11-07 07:09:05 PM davidberumen I'm excited to get the company to pay for it this year :)
2017-11-07 07:09:08 PM kathryn1 left the chat room
2017-11-07 07:09:09 PM nailanawaz holidays crafts and family nights of thanks giving and christmas
2017-11-07 07:09:10 PM triciag How do you do the Christmas Bingo?
2017-11-07 07:09:14 PM kathryn1 enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:09:14 PM judithdevin enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:09:15 PM davidberumen I bought presents
2017-11-07 07:09:17 PM davidberumen wrapped them
2017-11-07 07:09:17 PM sjorgensen Christmas is a BIG DEAL at my facility...this is my first Christmas there, and, I understand we have 6 trees to decorate and 3 Christmas parties, one for residents and families, one for Staff, and one for Managers! I'm poooped already!!!
2017-11-07 07:09:22 PM ebroughton I like the snow men idea! It would be fun for residents
2017-11-07 07:09:23 PM davidberumen and did a secret santa sort of thing
2017-11-07 07:09:25 PM thad39 you can find all the details on you tube or pinterest
2017-11-07 07:09:29 PM brendarivest i set up my daughters girl scout troop to come in and sing carols
2017-11-07 07:09:29 PM kathryn1 left the chat room
2017-11-07 07:09:32 PM melissaz Another Jewish thing would be to find a Klezmer Band to come and play and then have a traditional jewish goodie afterwards for a social.
2017-11-07 07:09:33 PM davidberumen so residents who win can exchange presents at the end
2017-11-07 07:09:35 PM kathyhughes there are several Christmas Bingo cards on Pinerest
2017-11-07 07:09:37 PM kellyanthony1 we are asking the residents what they would like and putting their requests on the tree and asking the staff to pick a resident and put it under the tree for them
2017-11-07 07:09:40 PM triciag We have at least 3 trees we decoratr!
2017-11-07 07:09:42 PM theresas1014 We have special Christmas bingo cards and then christmas orizes
2017-11-07 07:09:43 PM tonithomas1 we have volunteers from a chruch bring enough presents for our residents on christmas and we have a santa pass out presents
2017-11-07 07:09:49 PM kathyhughes Please join the NCCAP Pinterest Boards
2017-11-07 07:09:49 PM kathryn1 enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:09:52 PM madip We decorate a big christmas tree for the main building!
2017-11-07 07:09:53 PM mbolling we have a wish tree. I also am starting something new in January for my residents birthdays. I am going to the ones who hae a borthday that month and asking them what would they like for their birthday under 25.00 and then the facility will give them that present.
2017-11-07 07:09:55 PM camparan87 we decorate 4 trees
2017-11-07 07:10:04 PM cassie10 the NCCAP Pinterst Boards are so helpful
2017-11-07 07:10:08 PM jcorona93 thank you melissaz, what would you do for hannuka as an activity'
2017-11-07 07:10:13 PM taram we have a tree that we put residents names on, and the staff, family members, or volenteers can go out and get them a gift, or just spend some time with the resident
2017-11-07 07:10:15 PM kellyanthony1 Those NCCAP boards are awesome Kathy
2017-11-07 07:10:15 PM davidberumen oooo a wishing tree is a great idea
2017-11-07 07:10:16 PM jadams69 we do a memory tree in our courtyard for residents we lost this year.
2017-11-07 07:10:16 PM tonithomas1 great idea thanks
2017-11-07 07:10:21 PM triciag I need to join that!
2017-11-07 07:10:22 PM kellyanthony1 I joined them
2017-11-07 07:10:23 PM alarsenault putting together a choir with our patoral care dept
2017-11-07 07:10:25 PM mgarcia decorate christmas tree
2017-11-07 07:10:28 PM judithdevin we have 4 trees to decorate such as busy time of year
2017-11-07 07:10:30 PM davidberumen filled with items the residents can make that can be donated to shelters
2017-11-07 07:10:32 PM brendarivest gonna have to look them up
2017-11-07 07:10:35 PM joedavis1 i will join them thanks
2017-11-07 07:10:36 PM jmusick Kathy, I got disconnected for a second there but got reconnected
2017-11-07 07:10:37 PM jadams69 we have the pioctures of them in a plastic ball to hang on tree.
2017-11-07 07:10:37 PM mbolling This year we will have three trees
2017-11-07 07:10:39 PM triciag We can even decortae christmas trees with residents!
2017-11-07 07:10:40 PM madip Bring in a rabi to do a candle lighting ceremony
2017-11-07 07:11:05 PM madip Also, eight days of small gifts for hannukah!
2017-11-07 07:11:07 PM tonithomas1 great idea jadams69
2017-11-07 07:11:15 PM carrieac17 We had our AL practice and meet once a week to sing and they chose a day to all go over to our skilled side and caroled with them
2017-11-07 07:11:20 PM sjorgensen I can't hardly read as fast as you guys type!!! Hahaha
2017-11-07 07:11:20 PM lauramc Our thing aorund town is every business has lights on the outside and the community drives around with kids to see them. Santa visits
2017-11-07 07:11:28 PM kathyhughes You can have a winter festival for Dec for those in a Jewish Factility
2017-11-07 07:11:32 PM brendarivest one year my daughter used her savings and bought the residents a little stuffed animal for christmas
2017-11-07 07:11:32 PM taram i wanted to try the cling wrap unwrapping game
2017-11-07 07:11:33 PM amandab Elvis!!! I just hired an Elvis to come perform at Christmas for our residents on their Christmas party day
2017-11-07 07:11:34 PM alarsenault we made ceramic ornaments
2017-11-07 07:11:36 PM kathryn1 Is everyone havving a Thanksgiving dinner at your facility?
2017-11-07 07:11:37 PM mbolling what kind of fundraisers does everyone do to raise extra money?
2017-11-07 07:11:41 PM kathyhughes Ours had the staff decorate for winter
2017-11-07 07:11:43 PM jmusick left the chat room
2017-11-07 07:11:44 PM triciag We have Thanksgiving dinner!
2017-11-07 07:11:51 PM thad39 We decorate 3 Christmas trees with the residents. Its fun to see how some of them can be so piticular with the ornament arrangements
2017-11-07 07:11:54 PM theresas1014 we have a harpist coming and play some lovely christmas music
2017-11-07 07:11:54 PM jmusick enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:11:56 PM triciag and families will be there too!
2017-11-07 07:11:58 PM sjorgensen Hey...Elvis is coming to our facility, too!
2017-11-07 07:12:01 PM alarsenault bought clay and had them fired at a local pottery studio
2017-11-07 07:12:07 PM shannonw Any tips on how I can contribute in partipating in chats without any knowledge and or experience working in any facility for that matter?
2017-11-07 07:12:11 PM tonithomas1 we are doing thanksgiving potluck with family, so many families are participating
2017-11-07 07:12:14 PM lauramc We let the residents hepl decorate if they want to
2017-11-07 07:12:17 PM triciag We had a harpist one time and it was amazing!
2017-11-07 07:12:20 PM jatkins How much is Elvis/
2017-11-07 07:12:26 PM brendarivest our Elvis just went through throat cancer so we are trying to find another
2017-11-07 07:12:27 PM judithdevin bake sales ,raffles i also return the bottles to raise money for activities
2017-11-07 07:12:30 PM poirierheidi123 :S
2017-11-07 07:12:35 PM mbolling This year my residents want to have a traditonal Thankgiving dinner. They want to push all the tables together in the main dining room and eveyone sit around like they used to at home.
2017-11-07 07:12:39 PM camparan87 we have a thanksgvining lunch with the families
2017-11-07 07:12:39 PM triciag Bake sales are good idea too!
2017-11-07 07:12:41 PM sjorgensen Elvis is costing $100...even for a Christmas program.
2017-11-07 07:12:47 PM melissaz Hannukah is not one of the big holy days, but it is one of the fluffy fun holidays. It's based around the nightly blessings and lighting of the Manorah. It is a family togetherness holiday. My Jewish friends say their family eats their way through the holiday. Not terribly different from Christmas. Do a google search for Jewish online stores, there is a ton of information out there. Are you near a strong Jewish community? What do you Jewish residents want to do?
2017-11-07 07:12:47 PM debw23 we have trouble going "off campus" for things like christams lisghts because our vehicle is made more for carrying wheelchairs and less accomondating for comfort so a lot o the residents don't want to ride in it
2017-11-07 07:12:48 PM kathryn1 I sold Nachos to the staff after payday...lots of fun...made $$
2017-11-07 07:12:51 PM theresas1014 What are people's budgets like? Do you struggle with activities around holidays
2017-11-07 07:12:59 PM carrieac17 We have lots of jewish residents
2017-11-07 07:13:00 PM hthompson is there a chat that we can use where we can get questions about the course answered?
2017-11-07 07:13:02 PM lauramc we had our First Baptisit Church Preschool sing the other day
2017-11-07 07:13:03 PM triciag Yes we do..
2017-11-07 07:13:09 PM camparan87 i dont have a budget
2017-11-07 07:13:16 PM melissaz carrieac17 how do you celebrate Hannukah?
2017-11-07 07:13:17 PM jatkins Thats a great price I found one for 200.
2017-11-07 07:13:22 PM thad39 shannonw give us some ideas what you would do in your own home for Christmas ideas and decorating tips
2017-11-07 07:13:23 PM brendarivest hthompson you just ask in here
2017-11-07 07:13:25 PM triciag thats why we have like different programs that help us earn money!
2017-11-07 07:13:26 PM amandab ours is 150.00 for 2 hrs
2017-11-07 07:13:28 PM jenniferhess2 i am struggling with christmas as i only had 2 months to raise money to buy for 140 residents
2017-11-07 07:13:30 PM tonithomas1 WOW NO BUDGET
2017-11-07 07:13:34 PM mbolling we bake and sell cokies eery friday. Haven't tried nachos. will have to try that soon.
2017-11-07 07:13:35 PM jcorona93 oh yeah, i have played the dredle game with the residents and they really enjoyed it! I will have to check with the rabbi where at my work about people coming in to sing! that is a great idea
2017-11-07 07:13:40 PM kathyhughes Yes I come to the chat room at 7:30 to anwer questions for all
2017-11-07 07:13:41 PM mgarcia nachos ..bake potatoes ..
2017-11-07 07:13:44 PM carrieac17 Well our jewish community has a few outside people and they usually plan it all
2017-11-07 07:13:46 PM sjorgensen No budget! How does THAT work!
2017-11-07 07:13:48 PM nan1 Elvis is coming to our facility in Jan. on what would have been his birthday
2017-11-07 07:13:57 PM debw23 we have a very limited budget but home health agencies volunteer a LOT , we are assisted living and SNF combined
2017-11-07 07:14:01 PM judithdevin chili chowder cook off department heads make it and activites sell it
2017-11-07 07:14:02 PM kathyhughes So that you can join me early to have your questions answered
2017-11-07 07:14:06 PM kathryn1 You are a little late to raise money
2017-11-07 07:14:09 PM alexandrali No budget? wow
2017-11-07 07:14:09 PM lauramc Jennifer see if businesses will donate gifts
2017-11-07 07:14:12 PM sjorgensen I like that nan.
2017-11-07 07:14:15 PM hthompson ok thank you kathy
2017-11-07 07:14:18 PM thad39 I have a budget but it still isn't enough. I ask staff for donations of items and money donations
2017-11-07 07:14:19 PM triciag To get budget we have yard sales, bake sales and from halloween we decorated pumpkins to sell!
2017-11-07 07:14:20 PM amandab shannonw you could volunteer at a nursing home in your community
2017-11-07 07:14:21 PM kellyanthony1 I visited another facility and most of his singers, bingo and crafts are done with marketing. He hardly uses his own budget
2017-11-07 07:14:23 PM joedavis1 our Elvis day was awesome we rebooking for december.
2017-11-07 07:14:25 PM carrieac17 We do have the "holiday" party for all residents hence the word holiday not christmas
2017-11-07 07:14:34 PM jenniferhess2 i had one call me yesterday to donate some stuff
2017-11-07 07:14:37 PM kellyanthony1 very interesting
2017-11-07 07:14:37 PM aclark88 enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:14:38 PM camparan87 my administrator is very good and he allows me to buy whatever i need especially for the holidays
2017-11-07 07:14:39 PM tonithomas1 WE HAVE A CHURCH DONATE ALL GIFTS FOR OUR RESIDENTS EVERY YEAR
2017-11-07 07:14:41 PM ebroughton WE have staff donate gifts for our residents as secret santas
2017-11-07 07:14:46 PM triciag Donations also are very helpful!
2017-11-07 07:14:56 PM melissaz Jcorona93, maybe your residents could make grab bag gifts for everyone and then you or your staff could pass them out each night. One little gift for each of the 8 days of Hannukah.
2017-11-07 07:15:04 PM debw23 secret sant from stff is really great!
2017-11-07 07:15:05 PM triciag We have some ambulance and hospice places donate bingo prices!
2017-11-07 07:15:08 PM brinyanny We have thanksgiving lunch too with the families!!
2017-11-07 07:15:08 PM brendarivest Donations are amazing that is what keeps us afloat
2017-11-07 07:15:09 PM thad39 yes they are. I get so many donations the activity offie is busting at the seams
2017-11-07 07:15:12 PM mgarcia yard sale is a good idea.
2017-11-07 07:15:13 PM theresas1014 My ED has very strict rules and is picky about what donations we can accept
2017-11-07 07:15:13 PM lauramc At the hospital where i work we adopt families for Thanksgiving and Christmas
2017-11-07 07:15:15 PM judithdevin adopt a resident my list will be going up in our break room very soon
2017-11-07 07:15:20 PM kathryn1 Get nice donations from managers
2017-11-07 07:15:21 PM hthompson Kathy please reply to my email when you can. I'm not able to find the forum assignments
2017-11-07 07:15:35 PM kathyhughes Okay I will
2017-11-07 07:15:43 PM lauramc Adopt a resident is a great idea
2017-11-07 07:15:50 PM shannonw Thanks, I just found one that;s how I was able to find practicum advisor
2017-11-07 07:15:57 PM triciag For the yard sale, families donated things that they dont use anymore may it be house decorations or christmas lights! We earned quite a bit!
2017-11-07 07:16:02 PM judithdevin all of my ltc residents get adopted by staff
2017-11-07 07:16:03 PM anagcantu Donations sound great, theres always nice people willing to donate
2017-11-07 07:16:03 PM tonithomas1 kathy I have to take my son to his teachers conference. I hope I'll be back for the last 15 minutes
2017-11-07 07:16:04 PM jatkins I love adopt a resident
2017-11-07 07:16:07 PM deborahavant enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:16:11 PM davidberumen i agree
2017-11-07 07:16:13 PM tonithomas1 left the chat room
2017-11-07 07:16:15 PM davidberumen I love adopt a resident
2017-11-07 07:16:16 PM amandab look into "santa for a senior" im not sure if its just for our area or not but they get gifts for all of our residents
2017-11-07 07:16:19 PM nan1 We rely on donations as well as we are a non profit Daycare
2017-11-07 07:16:26 PM melissaz Carrieac17, has your Jewish community planned anything that has really stuck out in your mind as something that the residnets particularily enjoyed?
2017-11-07 07:16:32 PM davidberumen But what do you do if you have less employees than residents?
2017-11-07 07:16:37 PM thad39 Kathy do we have to do 5 live chats for the mid term and the last part of the mid term or just 5 total
2017-11-07 07:16:40 PM davidberumen I guess people can adopt more than one
2017-11-07 07:16:45 PM peg61 The holiday scavenger hunt and snowmen sock activities look very doable!
2017-11-07 07:16:51 PM jmusick We did real well with donated baskets from the community for the fall festival. Hopeful our next fundraiser will go as well. Those preceeds go for the residents at Christmas
2017-11-07 07:16:55 PM carrieac17 At my old job we had a 42 bed AL and we all took 2 residents rooms and did a door decorating contest but we had some family that did it too.
2017-11-07 07:16:57 PM amandab and we have our staff pull 2 names of residents they want to buy for usually im only left having to purchase for about 12
2017-11-07 07:16:58 PM tristageisler enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:17:00 PM kathyhughes It is 5 chats total
2017-11-07 07:17:03 PM jackieb We have an angel tree at my facility. The residents each write down a few things they want (it's all pretty affordable, like socks or lotion) and staff, family, and volunteers are invited to choose one or more residents and purchase gifts for them
2017-11-07 07:17:12 PM triciag amandab, I like that idea!!!
2017-11-07 07:17:15 PM camparan87 when are speciality chats
2017-11-07 07:17:18 PM deborahavant Hello all, sorry I'm late. It's been a long day.
2017-11-07 07:17:18 PM judithdevin the best you can call local churches and even businesses to see if you can get something donated for the residents
2017-11-07 07:17:26 PM tristageisler Hello everyone
2017-11-07 07:17:29 PM melissaz Judithdevin, What is this "Adopt a resident" list?
2017-11-07 07:17:30 PM virginia enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:17:33 PM jenniferhess2 if we attend more then 5 do the others count as extra credit
2017-11-07 07:17:39 PM jadams69 we also have adopt a veteran and some agencies buy gifts for them.
2017-11-07 07:17:42 PM jcorona93 yes where i work there is a strong jewish community there, i know there is a lot of jewish residents that are very strong in their faith and follow through with the religion. I havent had a chance to ask what they would like to do
2017-11-07 07:17:45 PM jmusick We also have adopt a resident from a few local Churches
2017-11-07 07:17:46 PM cassie10 what do you say when you call though?
2017-11-07 07:17:46 PM kathyhughes Yes Jennifer
2017-11-07 07:18:02 PM mbolling i get a lot of donations for christmas also. the staff adopts a resident or two and corporate buys gifts for 3 residents. the local walmart is our biggest contributor. They donated blankets for every resident last year. This year I am gonna ask for hats and gloves.
2017-11-07 07:18:03 PM kathryn1 Good to know
2017-11-07 07:18:04 PM kellyanthony1 thats cool jada
2017-11-07 07:18:04 PM jenniferhess2 awesome i have been to every one of them so far
2017-11-07 07:18:09 PM nailanawaz i submit my Practicum Advisor form with my registration form. Do i have to submit it again?
2017-11-07 07:18:11 PM judithdevin i post a list of all my ltc residents and post in the break room for the employees to adopt a resident for christmas
2017-11-07 07:18:35 PM triciag thats a good idea judith!
2017-11-07 07:18:35 PM brendarivest gonna have to see abot the adopt a resident or wish tree idea
2017-11-07 07:18:51 PM hthompson left the chat room
2017-11-07 07:18:52 PM deborahavant I always have several churches that bring gifts for our residents, some for all the residents and some for just the ones whose families are not supportive.
2017-11-07 07:18:54 PM kellyanthony1 love that judith
2017-11-07 07:19:01 PM virginia left the chat room
2017-11-07 07:19:07 PM virginia enter the chat room
2017-11-07 07:19:11 PM judithdevin get that list up before black friday that helps start early and remind people
2017-11-07 07:19:12 PM carrieac17 We use to have huge bulletin boards and we renovated so they are gone now but we would do something every month on those
2017-11-07 07:19:13 PM kathyhughes If you faxed in your Practicum Advisor form then you do not have to worry about it,,,the ADN office will post it
2017-11-07 07:19:15 PM jackieb We get donations from local churches, the Salvation Army, other local senior resources, and a ladies' sewing club at a nearby ALF
2017-11-07 07:19:16 PM cassie10 i am working on a angel tree for the staff to buy for residents
2017-11-07 07:19:27 PM aclark88 At my facility, we do angel tree and have the tree set up in the front lobby for staff and visitors to select an "Angel" and buy christmas gifts.
2017-11-07 07:19:29 PM amandab also schools are a great resource to host drive boxes for residents
2017-11-07 07:19:37 PM jcorona93 I have done baked potato bar and the residents loved it! Had the fixings too, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits and butter
2017-11-07 07:19:38 PM melissaz jcorona93, talk to your residents. Ask them about their family traditions, that is what Hanukah is really about coming together and supporting eachother.
2017-11-07 07:19:39 PM triciag We had like an ANGEL TREE and staff or even families can pick a residents name from the tree and give a gift for them! They usually give it to us and we hand it to the residents on our xmas party!
2017-11-07 07:19:40 PM jadams69 adopt a resident works great at my facility. sometimes the employees will pick 2 or more to adopt.
2017-11-07 07:19:41 PM kellyanthony1 judith do you have a price limit
2017-11-07 07:19:42 PM aylah We do an angel tree for people to "adopt" a resident for christmas. How do you go about getting large companies like walmart to donate items for the resident?
2017-11-07 07:19:42 PM nailanawaz Thank you
2017-11-07 07:19:44 PM tristageisler What are some good holiday activities you guys are planning?
2017-11-07 07:19:49 PM kathryn1 Ok, I will fax mind
2017-11-07 07:20:02 PM judithdevin no they can spend what they wish
2017-11-07 07:20:05 PM deborahavant My
2017-11-07 07:20:06 PM melissaz Atleast that's what I think from a Non-Jewish standpoint. I'm sure I'm missing something.
2017-11-07 07:20:12 PM kellyanthony1 very nice
2017-11-07 07:20:17 PM mbolling Our adopt resident tree sits in our lobby where staff, visitors, and volunteers can choose a resident to adopt for christmas. We don't put their names on the tags we use. We put their room numbers on the front and what they would like on the back. The receptionist records on a sign up sheet who picked what room number so I caqn keep track.
2017-11-07 07:20:22 PM jackieb Love the baked potato bar! We did a candy apple nacho bar for our fall party and the residents really enjoyed it
2017-11-07 07:20:23 PM brendarivest how would i go about suggesting an angel tree as i am not a director yet i am just an aide
2017-11-07 07:20:33 PM deborahavant My WalMart is not very cooperative when it comes to donating to nursing homes.
2017-11-07 07:20:36 PM jatkins Were making alot of things from pinecones pinterest
2017-11-07 07:20:38 PM debw23 baked potato bar!! yum
2017-11-07 07:20:39 PM madip What are some gift ideas for residents? We buy them in bulk and everyone gets something similar.
2017-11-07 07:20:40 PM mgarcia in my town there a company that bring ours residents gifts every year.
2017-11-07 07:20:51 PM thad39 outings to see Christmas lights, going shopping so the residents can buy gifts for friends and family, and making crafts, we are also going to plan a bake sale
2017-11-07 07:21:01 PM davidberumen blankets are always a safe bet!
2017-11-07 07:21:07 PM peg61 The angel tree sounds like a sweet idea! What is the price range for the gifts?
2017-11-07 07:21:15 PM jmusick Walmart is always a good place to start and are also very helpful in my area.
2017-11-07 07:21:15 PM carrieac17 we do light drives every year
2017-11-07 07:21:19 PM madip We did blankets last year!
2017-11-07 07:21:21 PM cassie10 my mom is making blankets for al lof our residents :)
2017-11-07 07:21:22 PM camparan87 everyone loves blankets
2017-11-07 07:21:23 PM sjorgensen ...socks...warm, fuzzy, socks!
2017-11-07 07:21:24 PM jadams69 aylah I got a letter from my H.R. person typed on letterhead took to walmart and they gave me a 100$ gift card to go toward my christmas gifts.
2017-11-07 07:21:25 PM triciag We usually have around $20 max!
2017-11-07 07:21:38 PM mbolling This year we our having a vendor fair so the residents who choose not to go on outings can buy presents
2017-11-07 07:21:43 PM lauramc Cassie that is sweet of your mom
2017-11-07 07:21:44 PM davidberumen stationary is always great
2017-11-07 07:21:47 PM kathyhughes I always asked the residents at Resident Council what they would like
2017-11-07 07:21:48 PM thad39 I just sent my list to the tree of giving to the mall. We have to go down on the 20th of December to pick up the gifts from the boy scouts of America. This is a really big deal for our facility
2017-11-07 07:21:51 PM davidberumen fleece lined panchos
2017-11-07 07:22:13 PM sjorgensen Chocolate!
2017-11-07 07:22:15 PM madip Thanks David.
2017-11-07 07:22:16 PM carrieac17 we had a church donate lap blankets and gave those out one year
2017-11-07 07:22:18 PM amandab our residents love PJ'S
2017-11-07 07:22:18 PM jmusick Everyone loves blankets, and love the socks too
2017-11-07 07:22:20 PM aylah we are starting the season by doing Thanksgiving Chapel service and lunch and then an evening of "lights and life" to celebrate and remember those who have passed this year. We do lots of cooking and crafting, kids coming in to sing carols
2017-11-07 07:22:25 PM thad39 you can get nice fleece blankets at Wal-Mart for 2$
2017-11-07 07:22:25 PM davidberumen you're welcome!
2017-11-07 07:22:34 PM debw23 blankets are great! we contacted some family members and got old funny pictures and made funny frames for them and put the pictures in, great to show eveyone and tell the story behind it too
2017-11-07 07:22:35 PM carrieac17 Dollar tree
2017-11-07 07:22:39 PM brendarivest this is amazing giving me lots of ideas
2017-11-07 07:22:41 PM aylah that's good to know about HR and walmart. Thanks!
2017-11-07 07:22:55 PM carrieac17 our Residents love to get hand soap (AL)
2017-11-07 07:23:06 PM jcorona93 oh ok thank you melissa! Melissa-what would be some examples i could put in the grab bag?
2017-11-07 07:23:07 PM virginia when we set up a practicum chat hey are in the practicum chat room ? is this right
2017-11-07 07:23:11 PM triciag We also have Salvation Army give xmas gifts for our residents!
2017-11-07 07:23:24 PM davidberumen I wonder how much aroma diffusers would cost?
2017-11-07 07:23:30 PM davidberumen nothing extravagant, just a basic one
2017-11-07 07:23:31 PM nan1 socks, blankets, coffee mugs and candy
2017-11-07 07:23:32 PM judithdevin i have been saving shalls and lap blankets that were donated to use towards christmas presents i'm such a hoarder :D
2017-11-07 07:23:34 PM mgarcia and all the staff buy gifts for the residents ...but also we do bake sale .
2017-11-07 07:23:34 PM amandab Hobby Lobby will donate towards your gifts as well hand deliver a company letter and a basket of cookies and they will hook you up!!
2017-11-07 07:23:42 PM thad39 lotions, body spray, hand held mirrors, puzzle books, pens, pencils,
2017-11-07 07:23:43 PM peg61 The grab bag sounds like fun!
2017-11-07 07:23:46 PM aylah My residents love getting lotion and purfume, blankets, pajamas
2017-11-07 07:23:47 PM debw23 does anyone else also have SNF patients and not just residents to coordinate activitites for? I have more difficulty figuring out SNF activities
2017-11-07 07:23:48 PM jadams69 all residents love blanketsd, snacks, kleenex, personal toiletries, cokes, candy
2017-11-07 07:23:50 PM janagreen12 one of our hospice centers is making goody bags for our residents filled with socks, blankets, germ x, lotion, denture cream, mirriors, tooth brushes, hair brushes
2017-11-07 07:23:50 PM tristageisler you can get diffusers at walmart and walgreens for around $25
2017-11-07 07:23:50 PM aylah go hobby lobby!
2017-11-07 07:23:55 PM jmusick I am a regular at Dollar Tree. They have everything and Im able to give the residents great prizes during games.

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