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2017-12-05 07:10:38 PM camparan87 we have a prize is right and peanut auction the residents sure do enjoy that
2017-12-05 07:10:38 PM ashia so if we started the course 11/07 when exactly is first 8 wks of practicum due
2017-12-05 07:10:38 PM davidberumen after lunch programs are always a tough one
2017-12-05 07:10:41 PM mmclean Our programs start a 1:00 right after lunch, we don't give them time to nap
2017-12-05 07:10:41 PM edgarrod sorry for your loss Peggy
2017-12-05 07:10:43 PM tknox23508 try a music activity or something physical
2017-12-05 07:10:44 PM amandab music and dance/excersize on the unit day rooms
2017-12-05 07:10:46 PM melissaz book club, bingo, and church services do great after lunch
2017-12-05 07:10:46 PM kat86 Kyoung- try some trivia just as lunch is ending and keep that going for a bit
2017-12-05 07:10:48 PM emilyjbquam haha thanks ren.....We are in MN so I should have thought about the super bowl!
2017-12-05 07:10:49 PM davidberumen I think having the activity available is the most important part
2017-12-05 07:10:51 PM judithdevin bingo always works its my go to
2017-12-05 07:10:55 PM davidberumen you cannot force people to stay awake
2017-12-05 07:11:01 PM amaliaagallas movin' to music is always fun.
2017-12-05 07:11:01 PM tknox23508 bingo is a good one
2017-12-05 07:11:05 PM judithdevin hangman
2017-12-05 07:11:06 PM madip If I hand out something to drink it normally wakes them back up, then we go into music.
2017-12-05 07:11:07 PM kamyron12 they love bingo
2017-12-05 07:11:09 PM kathyhughes The mid term would be 8 weeks from when you started
2017-12-05 07:11:10 PM kathryn1 How about Nails manicure after lunch...I always have a lg grp.
2017-12-05 07:11:10 PM tonithomas1 great idea for february for the olympics
2017-12-05 07:11:12 PM ren your welcome!
2017-12-05 07:11:14 PM davidberumen you can tailor a program to the specific interests of your residents
2017-12-05 07:11:15 PM kathyhughes at the end of Dec
2017-12-05 07:11:17 PM brendarivest if there tired they will sleep whether you have a program or not
2017-12-05 07:11:18 PM sdube today we played music bingo... i had a great response to it ... they had alot of fun
2017-12-05 07:11:18 PM dianej Another hard thing this time of year is booking all the rooms for family to come in and visit. So many wait for last minute or don't understand that they need to notify the kitchen in advance if they want to eat with their loved one .
2017-12-05 07:11:26 PM davidberumen but even still people may choose to take an afternoon nap
2017-12-05 07:11:31 PM judithdevin we just started doing fun facts trivia for each state they love it
2017-12-05 07:11:33 PM kellyanthony1 Kathy, some of the carolers asked if they could bring in cookies and baked goods and we cant do that.
2017-12-05 07:11:35 PM ashia But its after the holiday break correct
2017-12-05 07:11:37 PM kat86 we usually have on classic tv shows, movies or gameshows at 1:30, followed by a 2:30 group games
2017-12-05 07:11:47 PM kyoung We usually have bingo at 2 when they are awake again but trivia or a little exercise group might be good!
2017-12-05 07:11:47 PM davidberumen its important to respect that desire. that may be a life long ritual they have engaged in.
2017-12-05 07:11:58 PM tknox23508 some residents need a nap because they get up early
2017-12-05 07:12:00 PM kathyhughes Yes Ashia
2017-12-05 07:12:02 PM mmclean We do activities like balloon volleyball, ring toss, brainteasers, art &crafts, they can nap after,
2017-12-05 07:12:04 PM kellyanthony1 only staff can bring in baked items
2017-12-05 07:12:06 PM joedavis1 andy Griffin is always on TV land
2017-12-05 07:12:07 PM ashia thanks
2017-12-05 07:12:13 PM brendarivest yes david i agree
2017-12-05 07:12:29 PM tknox23508 I always start my afternoon groups at 1:30 or 2:00
2017-12-05 07:12:34 PM kyoung I wanted to do something out on the garden patio after lunch but im afraid it might be too cold as the month goes on...it was only a high of 65 today in AZ
2017-12-05 07:12:34 PM swojcik I do love the at your own pace for this course. Some days i can get through a lot other days i can't get to any of it.
2017-12-05 07:12:42 PM ren and there are old movies on Turner movie channel
2017-12-05 07:12:42 PM edgarrod we resident that get up at 4am
2017-12-05 07:12:48 PM brendarivest we start our afternoon gprograms at 2 as well
2017-12-05 07:12:49 PM jcorona93 I like those activities mmclean, those activities are good
2017-12-05 07:12:56 PM ivarhc4 I may have to add in a activity right after lunch..like 130 because 230 seems too late sometimes. Some of my residents are ready to go to bed after lunch
2017-12-05 07:12:57 PM katieposey we start our after 2
2017-12-05 07:13:08 PM ashia 2:00
2017-12-05 07:13:09 PM peg61 Kathy: It is, but interning at her memory care residence has been a real good thing. I am starting to love them all. I pass by Mom's room almost every day. Interacting with the residents on the unit is so fulfilling and I feel her urging me on to make life for the residents as full and rewarding as possible.
2017-12-05 07:13:15 PM joedavis1 cooking classes are good after lunch especially if you making deserts
2017-12-05 07:13:17 PM kamyron12 2 is a good time
2017-12-05 07:13:18 PM brian we start our programs at 145
2017-12-05 07:13:35 PM mmclean By 1:30 or 2:00 we've lost them, that is when they want to go to there rooms or play cards
2017-12-05 07:13:37 PM samc2415 Tonight we had Lights of Love It is honoring our Hospice residents we had a church group of teens singing and playing the piano and guitar. refreshmes were served and a Christmas tree was lit.
2017-12-05 07:13:44 PM dianej A lot of my residents are getting sick. I have two that have fevers today. Hope it does not keep spreading.
2017-12-05 07:13:46 PM kat86 in memory care we do exercise groups at 1:30, followed by a brain game or sing a long, then a group game before dinner
2017-12-05 07:13:47 PM tonithomas1 we start our exercise at 1:30 and 2 activity like bingo bake club etc
2017-12-05 07:13:48 PM judithdevin we start at 230 unless we are doing something that requires more time then we start earlier
2017-12-05 07:13:50 PM kyoung I would do a classics tv session but the AL manager just started a strict minimal tv watching for the memory care residents, she takes the remotes away and locks them in her office for great parts of the day
2017-12-05 07:13:53 PM jcorona93 yeah we start our activities at 2pm in the afternoon
2017-12-05 07:13:54 PM katieposey they respond well to music programs directly after lunch as well
2017-12-05 07:13:55 PM brendarivest we cant do any eiarlier than 2 as we have to allow the housekeeping time to get in to clean up
2017-12-05 07:14:00 PM kathryn1 MM I agree
2017-12-05 07:14:01 PM swojcik We do 2pm and live music is something that gets them out. then they sleep good at night if they are up all day.
2017-12-05 07:14:04 PM kat86 AL is classic tv something at 1:30, group game at 2:30
2017-12-05 07:14:12 PM brian usually we have physical activity such as ball toss, table tennis and ring toss
2017-12-05 07:14:17 PM emilyjbquam Im excited for a basketball shot contest. We got a 6 foot inflateable basketball hoop and ball at Michaels for $10. We are looking to have this as one of our WInter Olympic games
2017-12-05 07:14:20 PM camparan87 yeah we have to wait til 2 so housekeeping can clean the dinning room
2017-12-05 07:14:25 PM ashia I'm having my first Mens Breakfast (at new facility) on Friday, I'm excited
2017-12-05 07:14:27 PM kellyanthony1 what are you all going to do for the residents New years eve?
2017-12-05 07:14:32 PM ivarhc4 Today we ran over on time. Crafts started at 2:30, we didnt finish up until 4 lol
2017-12-05 07:14:33 PM kat86 we have an awesome much therapist that comes in once a month righ after lunch. huge turnout. memory care residents LOVE it
2017-12-05 07:14:33 PM amandab our resident population only maintains about 30 min attention unless its live entertainment so I have to have activity all trough the day 8-5 and some evenings only taking out 45 mins for resident lunch.
2017-12-05 07:14:49 PM ivarhc4 We were getting things together for our craft fair
2017-12-05 07:14:49 PM dianej Ashia: We do mens breakfast once a month and its always a hit
2017-12-05 07:14:56 PM madip We do a pre countdown with last years footage of the ball dropping in new york.
2017-12-05 07:15:01 PM camogden How long have you been teching ms kathy
2017-12-05 07:15:02 PM katieposey balloon drop sparkling cider toast, count down
2017-12-05 07:15:07 PM edgarrod Mens breakfast sounds good
2017-12-05 07:15:08 PM camparan87 what do you do for the mens breakfast
2017-12-05 07:15:08 PM mmclean Entertainment usually starts at 1:30, better have chairs set up by 12:30 they start saving seats then
2017-12-05 07:15:18 PM jcorona93 ashia-what will you do for mens breakfast?
2017-12-05 07:15:19 PM judithdevin new yers social with sparkling beveage and snacks music
2017-12-05 07:15:22 PM kathryn1 Basketball Set just purchase...some of the residents seems to enjoy..
2017-12-05 07:15:22 PM davidberumen -mens breakfast is a great idea
2017-12-05 07:15:29 PM madip Sparking cider toast and noise makers
2017-12-05 07:15:31 PM kathyhughes I have been teaching since 1997
2017-12-05 07:15:32 PM davidberumen except I really don't have a large men's populationb
2017-12-05 07:15:37 PM kat86 we have a party for new years at 2pm for memory care and AL. with lots of finger foods and entertainment. IL has a regular new years party
2017-12-05 07:15:39 PM ashia Cook special food and let the men socialize together
2017-12-05 07:15:39 PM amaliaagallas thats how mine is too, being in a memory care unit keeping attention for activities can be hard
2017-12-05 07:15:43 PM davidberumen and breakfast gets served before we start our shift
2017-12-05 07:15:50 PM brendarivest for new yaers we have live entertainment and do our own ball drop during the afternoon
2017-12-05 07:15:50 PM brian we plan on having a Raggae band coming in on New Year's Eve
2017-12-05 07:15:56 PM samc2415 we dont have very many men either
2017-12-05 07:16:02 PM kellyanthony1 do you all do these activities new years eve or in the afternoon?
2017-12-05 07:16:08 PM tknox23508 We are going to have a new year's eve party with food, muisc and alcohol and non alcoholic beverages
2017-12-05 07:16:11 PM camogden oh wow that is a good min haha,thats good i can learn a lot from you
2017-12-05 07:16:12 PM judithdevin in the aftrenoon
2017-12-05 07:16:14 PM jcorona93 oh ok that sounds a lot of fun for the men
2017-12-05 07:16:15 PM katieposey in the afternoon
2017-12-05 07:16:16 PM kathryn1 long time Kathy, you no all the ends and outs!
2017-12-05 07:16:16 PM ashia New Yrs Eve
2017-12-05 07:16:16 PM swojcik In the afternoon
2017-12-05 07:16:16 PM melissaz we are having an evening new years eve party on 12/29, cheating I know but they don't mind. We have sparkling wine toast and a dixiland band coming to perform right after dinner
2017-12-05 07:16:17 PM ivarhc4 I have very little participation from my men. a few of them feud and can't really be around each other
2017-12-05 07:16:17 PM kyoung Most of my memory care residents fall asleep half way through our morning programs no matter what it is
2017-12-05 07:16:17 PM kamyron12 me either only 2 men that are able to participate
2017-12-05 07:16:18 PM mmclean Men's breakfast is tommorrow, we have a guest section and the men come and sit down and activity staff serve them breakfast
2017-12-05 07:16:18 PM joedavis1 I only have one man in my entire 20 bed unit
2017-12-05 07:16:20 PM brendarivest we do it on news years eve but in the afternoon
2017-12-05 07:16:24 PM kat86 when i was at skilled, we had Noon Years Eve party
2017-12-05 07:16:27 PM alarsenault we do breakfast every tuesday
2017-12-05 07:16:27 PM kathyhughes I usually had a special New Years party at Noon
2017-12-05 07:16:28 PM madip New years eve in the afternoon/evening
2017-12-05 07:16:41 PM kellyanthony1 thats what i was thinkng Kathy
2017-12-05 07:16:42 PM dianej We use to have a chef come in and cook omelets to their liking but he got another job so now they serve this awesome Bob Evans Casserole, bacon, sausage, assorted danishes, OJ, and coffee. They have the sports channel on and they sit around and talk. We are thinking of adding a short speaker each time.
2017-12-05 07:16:42 PM ebroughton We are doing our activities on new years day just because thats a monday, we have more staff and residents wouldnt stay up till 12 on new years eve anyway
2017-12-05 07:16:43 PM kat86 where we would do a countdown and wear party hats and have a special lunch and entertainment
2017-12-05 07:16:45 PM kathyhughes We had food for all and would count down
2017-12-05 07:16:46 PM peg61 I am going to try to have a small group, optional activity from the time our afternoon activity ends, at about 4:00 until 5:00. My plan is to use one of the small lounges, which is a well-lit open area at the end of the hall to set up puzzles: Jigsaw! I have learned from a few of my residents that they like doing puzzles. It would be a good way to have residents remain out of their rooms and socialize and use skills.
2017-12-05 07:16:47 PM nan1 cute! noon years eve!
2017-12-05 07:16:56 PM emilyjbquam We have a wine and cheese new years celebration party in the afternoon. We tried after dinner last year but everyoen was too tired
2017-12-05 07:16:57 PM katieposey I found doing a word game or trivia and then execise program in the morning for my memory care people works really well
2017-12-05 07:16:59 PM jcorona93 i am going to be doing the mens group next week- we will be doing birdhouses
2017-12-05 07:17:05 PM judithdevin when ido something specail i let the cna's know so they can get people into bed for a rest after breakfast so i can have them in activities in the afternoon
2017-12-05 07:17:07 PM ashia I have the maintainance man help me cook & serve
2017-12-05 07:17:13 PM tknox23508 We are having ours that saturday at 2:30 cause we dont work on sundays
2017-12-05 07:17:14 PM mmclean I like the Noon years eve party idea, I'm alone on new years eve this year
2017-12-05 07:17:20 PM melissaz dominos in the morning in memory care is awesome!
2017-12-05 07:17:20 PM brinyanny New Years eve we have party, music. gif.
2017-12-05 07:17:23 PM kellyanthony1 I had to go around to the residents tday asking who like oysters or just the broth for Nre years eve! lol
2017-12-05 07:17:34 PM kellyanthony1 You should have seen the looks i got
2017-12-05 07:17:35 PM kathryn1 Emily do u wrk in a SNF?
2017-12-05 07:17:37 PM davidberumen you should try Qwirkle!
2017-12-05 07:17:47 PM davidberumen it's like dominoes but with simple shapes and colors
2017-12-05 07:17:50 PM davidberumen It's a big hit
2017-12-05 07:17:59 PM kathyhughes On New Years Day we would have a Parade Breakfast for the residents and watch the parade
2017-12-05 07:18:00 PM brendarivest we work every other holiday so that way we are not short staffed
2017-12-05 07:18:03 PM katieposey I have quirkle havent tried yet
2017-12-05 07:18:06 PM jcorona93 we have qwirkle at my work david
2017-12-05 07:18:09 PM ebroughton I found lots of fun new years day activities on our SNF units off pinterest. Just resolution activities, trivia (they love trivia!) coloring pages, etc. We will have a photo backdrop and '2018' props. It is our first year doing it so we will see how it goes.
2017-12-05 07:18:19 PM amaliaagallas do you guys play memory magic?
2017-12-05 07:18:20 PM davidberumen Qwirkle is pretty awesome
2017-12-05 07:18:20 PM kellyanthony1 oh i like that Kathy
2017-12-05 07:18:27 PM ebroughton What is qwirkle
2017-12-05 07:18:27 PM brandie45 We are calling ours NOON YEARS EVE party at lunch
2017-12-05 07:18:28 PM brendarivest gonna have to check out qwirkle never heard of it before
2017-12-05 07:18:29 PM davidberumen what parade is kathy talking about?
2017-12-05 07:18:30 PM alarsenault dominos is a great idea
2017-12-05 07:18:37 PM davidberumen I'm unaware of new years parades
2017-12-05 07:18:41 PM kathyhughes The Rose Parade
2017-12-05 07:18:45 PM ebroughton Noon years eve! I like that (lol)
2017-12-05 07:18:46 PM katieposey mexican train dominoes was a hit when i worked in al
2017-12-05 07:18:48 PM madip Qwirkle is dominoes but with simple shapes and color
2017-12-05 07:18:53 PM davidberumen oh is that like the rose bowl?!
2017-12-05 07:19:00 PM davidberumen OHHHH IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!!!!
2017-12-05 07:19:03 PM madip its fun because you can sort them in colors or shapes
2017-12-05 07:19:04 PM dianej I can see my residents enjoying watching a parade. They may enjoy that because they certainly won't stay up! LOL!
2017-12-05 07:19:07 PM brendarivest ahhh thats worth a shot at my facility
2017-12-05 07:19:07 PM camparan87 the rose parade sounds fun
2017-12-05 07:19:10 PM anagcantu how works the men breakfast/?dianej?
2017-12-05 07:19:11 PM kathyhughes Its a huge parade before the Rose Bowl
2017-12-05 07:19:18 PM kellyanthony1 noon years eve is cute :D
2017-12-05 07:19:27 PM swojcik New Years Eve in the afternoon.....Herring, shrimp, crackers, N/A sparkling wine. Open the front door to let in the new year and then open the back door to let out the old year, then we all get new calendars.
2017-12-05 07:19:28 PM camogden What is the Rose Bowl?
2017-12-05 07:19:31 PM brendarivest in the rose parade the floats are made of roses
2017-12-05 07:19:33 PM kathyhughes We watched in on HGTV
2017-12-05 07:19:35 PM ivarhc4 Speaking of parades.. we're in a Christmas parade this Saturday
2017-12-05 07:19:35 PM davidberumen Qwirkle is a great game but is also a wonderful intervention activitiy for those sorters that you have
2017-12-05 07:19:41 PM peg61 The Rose Bowl parade is wonderful! All of the floats must be made wth flowers and organic material. Quite lovely.
2017-12-05 07:19:44 PM amaliaagallas my residents LOVED watching the dog show on thanksgiving
2017-12-05 07:19:48 PM kathyhughes The Rose Bowl is a football game
2017-12-05 07:20:00 PM katieposey were in a christmas parade on thursday too
2017-12-05 07:20:02 PM kathryn1 Have u tried Rummikub w/your residents.? It's a good afternoon game.
2017-12-05 07:20:02 PM edgarrod that what we do year's in the afternoon
2017-12-05 07:20:04 PM mmclean I had my residents watch a parade over the weekend and on sunday the lighting of the DC tree
2017-12-05 07:20:10 PM katieposey rumikub is fun
2017-12-05 07:20:13 PM camogden OHHHHHH duhh (lol)
2017-12-05 07:20:26 PM jcorona93 do they have a parade on christmas too?
2017-12-05 07:20:27 PM brendarivest rumikub?
2017-12-05 07:20:29 PM amaliaagallas Old Maid is fun too
2017-12-05 07:20:31 PM kyoung My residents loved the thanksgiving day parade but they hated the do show lol
2017-12-05 07:20:36 PM ashia we play dice games
2017-12-05 07:20:40 PM melissaz Football on Christmas Day
2017-12-05 07:20:40 PM kamyron12 i believe ther is a big christmas parade
2017-12-05 07:20:50 PM dianej anagcantu: We do it on a Friday morning once a month at 8am. We start bringing our men down about 7:30 - 7:45am. We are trying to get more men to help us but right now we only have one male activity director.
2017-12-05 07:20:50 PM katieposey farkle is fun too
2017-12-05 07:20:59 PM kathyhughes Football on New Years Day
2017-12-05 07:21:01 PM kyoung yes they do have a christmas day parade
2017-12-05 07:21:03 PM amaliaagallas I LOVE FARKLE
2017-12-05 07:21:09 PM davidberumen we are getting a wii donated to us by a family member
2017-12-05 07:21:18 PM tknox23508 whats farkle
2017-12-05 07:21:19 PM kamyron12 a wii would be fun
2017-12-05 07:21:21 PM peg61 Our residents loved the dog show that was after the Thanksgiving Day parade. Some residents shared memories of their own pets...
2017-12-05 07:21:25 PM ebroughton My residents are going on a Christmas Light Bus ride. They just ride around on the bus in the evening and look at lights. They don't usually have outings that late, so they really like the change. All the spots are filled on our sign up sheet, they really enjoy it! And so does the facility because its free!
2017-12-05 07:21:29 PM katieposey my residents dont like the wii
2017-12-05 07:21:32 PM brendarivest farkle is fun and yatzee my residents like yatzee
2017-12-05 07:21:35 PM amaliaagallas its a dice game
2017-12-05 07:21:36 PM ivarhc4 We have a wii that we don't even use smh
2017-12-05 07:21:37 PM camparan87 the residents sure are going to enjoy the wii
2017-12-05 07:21:41 PM emilyjbquam We have a few Christmas lights bus rides scheudled too
2017-12-05 07:21:47 PM tknox23508 ok
2017-12-05 07:21:47 PM kyoung We tried wii golf and bowling but the residents didnt want to participate in it.....I thought it would be a big hit!
2017-12-05 07:21:55 PM joedavis1 My residents never cared for the wii
2017-12-05 07:21:56 PM amaliaagallas mine dont like it either. they cant figure out how to use the remote
2017-12-05 07:21:57 PM kat86 farkle is fun
2017-12-05 07:21:58 PM tonithomas1 our town is having a light up your tractor parade and our residents are going to watch that and have appetizers
2017-12-05 07:22:01 PM ivarhc4 yeah, definite unintentional OT coming my way
2017-12-05 07:22:12 PM brendarivest we also are taking our residents out to see the lights
2017-12-05 07:22:13 PM tknox23508 where i use to work we played this game callled boloxic
2017-12-05 07:22:14 PM ashia We are goinh on an outing to Candy cane Lane to see all the light & decorations
2017-12-05 07:22:16 PM madip Anyone try the kinect?
2017-12-05 07:22:21 PM davidberumen Ya I just imagine my residents wouldn't really get in to it
2017-12-05 07:22:22 PM amandab we are from the south so you have to have collard greens on new years day so our cooking club will be preparring collards for a small group and the dietary staff will make black eyed peas and corn bread ....
2017-12-05 07:22:24 PM tknox23508 the residents would love it
2017-12-05 07:22:27 PM carrieac17 enter the chat room
2017-12-05 07:22:29 PM swojcik Same here with the Wii games.
2017-12-05 07:22:36 PM davidberumen I imagine it as more of a small group[ activity for those few people who would find it fun
2017-12-05 07:22:37 PM jcorona93 I have never tried using the wii with the residents, not sure if they would like it or not
2017-12-05 07:22:38 PM amaliaagallas anybody here have an IN2L?
2017-12-05 07:22:39 PM kat86 I usually have to modify yahtzee a bit- I decide what they are rolling for-makes it less confusing for them, and if they roll something else, we keep it. They love it
2017-12-05 07:22:41 PM kathyhughes I would see if you can find some kids to come in and show the residents how to play
2017-12-05 07:22:45 PM amandab wii was a bust for us
2017-12-05 07:22:46 PM melissaz Has anyone tried Wii games with memory care?
2017-12-05 07:22:46 PM brian wii sports is a big hit in our building
2017-12-05 07:22:48 PM brandie45 left the chat room
2017-12-05 07:22:48 PM carrieac17 SO sorry im late getting on Im here
2017-12-05 07:22:50 PM tknox23508 we have one
2017-12-05 07:22:52 PM peg61 We just had our indoor tree lighting last week. We had a musical guest sing and play guitar. He played alot of Elvis Presley, Sinatra and other "crooner" tunes. Some of our residents danced. We had a ball!
2017-12-05 07:22:56 PM ren we have black eyed peas on new years, its tradition
2017-12-05 07:22:56 PM brandie45 enter the chat room
2017-12-05 07:22:57 PM kyoung Any southwestern/mexican dishes you can think of to serve on new years??
2017-12-05 07:22:58 PM kathryn1 Have anyone tried L R C game playing w/.10?
2017-12-05 07:23:00 PM tknox23508 it is awsome
2017-12-05 07:23:05 PM emilyjbquam I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that I can get done wiht the holidays before state walks in for survey
2017-12-05 07:23:06 PM kat86 We play Wheel of FOrtune on the WIi
2017-12-05 07:23:09 PM amandab but they love watching kids play it while they visit family
2017-12-05 07:23:16 PM ashia tamales
2017-12-05 07:23:18 PM amaliaagallas we play LCR all the time
2017-12-05 07:23:24 PM kyoung I love wheel of fortune, Ill have to try that
2017-12-05 07:23:27 PM kamyron12 that sounds like a good idea im sure they wil love that ill have to see about getting the van so i can take them looking at lights after dinner one night
2017-12-05 07:23:30 PM brendarivest we have a trsadition of saurekraut and i cant remember the meet as i am nt originally from pa. it is foriegn to me that they eat this every new years
2017-12-05 07:23:40 PM madip Family fued is super fun!
2017-12-05 07:23:44 PM amandab i also play lets make a deal with our residents, they love this
2017-12-05 07:23:45 PM amaliaagallas we also play 5 card turn over a lot
2017-12-05 07:23:48 PM kyoung Tamales would be good!
2017-12-05 07:23:53 PM joedavis1 YouTube Karaoke on the big screen was a big hit for us
2017-12-05 07:23:55 PM ashia pan de polvo
2017-12-05 07:23:56 PM poirierheidi123 enter the chat room
2017-12-05 07:23:58 PM ebroughton It's neat to hear about all the residents New Years traditions. I think we will take a survey and see if we can incoporate a lot of them. Personally mine is eating sauerkraut
2017-12-05 07:24:06 PM ren frest tamales, not that canned stuff!
2017-12-05 07:24:08 PM katieposey i want to try karaoke
2017-12-05 07:24:14 PM ren *fresh
2017-12-05 07:24:16 PM carrieac17 I keep hearing on the radio The Bobby Bones show about a dice game rollers Iwant to look into that
2017-12-05 07:24:22 PM poirierheidi123 sorry I'm late, work ran over. What's the topic tonight?
2017-12-05 07:24:24 PM kat86 I play on the single player mode on WoF. That way we have longer to select a letter. I have residents take turns picking letters. They have to tell me if they want to buy a vowel or spin. And anyone can guess the answer out loud at any time
2017-12-05 07:24:25 PM brian karaoke is fun
2017-12-05 07:24:26 PM emilyjbquam We always have oyster soup for NYE...next week we have our annual Lutefisk meal
2017-12-05 07:24:35 PM jcorona93 what would be a good cooking activity on christmas day?
2017-12-05 07:24:37 PM camparan87 when do you have your christmas party for the residents
2017-12-05 07:24:38 PM joedavis1 just hook your laptop to the big screen with hdmi chord and you got kakaoke
2017-12-05 07:24:42 PM ren I heard that on Bobby Bones on Sunday but I can't remember the name
2017-12-05 07:24:42 PM carrieac17 My residents ;love music and sing a long
2017-12-05 07:24:44 PM kyoung the canned stuff is not good! Always fresh!! Thats the way to go
2017-12-05 07:24:48 PM tknox23508 what do you use on your IN2L
2017-12-05 07:24:56 PM carrieac17 Its called ROLLERS
2017-12-05 07:24:58 PM brendarivest our christmas parties are throughtout the whle month
2017-12-05 07:25:03 PM amaliaagallas decorating gingerbread houses!
2017-12-05 07:25:14 PM ashia We are having a home for the holidays event & inviting family members
2017-12-05 07:25:14 PM alarsenault cookie decorating?
2017-12-05 07:25:18 PM katieposey super exicted for gingerbread houses!
2017-12-05 07:25:22 PM ebroughton Our Christmas Party is Friday December 22nd. We have entertainment and wreath decorating. We also have a dinner gala where they can bring their families on the 14th.
2017-12-05 07:25:27 PM emilyjbquam Making garlic adn dill pretzels or oyster crackers
2017-12-05 07:25:30 PM tonithomas1 we are doing cookie decorating
2017-12-05 07:25:36 PM judithdevin next week making salt dough ornaments
2017-12-05 07:25:39 PM ivarhc4 how do yall swing all this? I feel like a underachiever
2017-12-05 07:25:46 PM peg61 I am going to try a Gingerbread House activity. I got a kit and it has five sections for the house, including decorations. I will set up five tables and have groups of 4 at each table with an activities staff member, me and a CNA. Each group makes a part of the house, then we attach all the pieces and Yeah!, our own Gingerbread house to display in the memory care unit.
2017-12-05 07:25:49 PM melissaz Always cookie decorating! Add Gingerbread houses and you can't go wrong.
2017-12-05 07:25:50 PM jcorona93 gingerbread house is a good idea
2017-12-05 07:25:50 PM tknox23508 those are fun
2017-12-05 07:25:53 PM amaliaagallas at my old job we'd use everything on the IN2L: sing-a-longs,trivia, games
2017-12-05 07:25:55 PM davidberumen swing all of what?
2017-12-05 07:25:56 PM brendarivest mee to ivarhc4
2017-12-05 07:25:58 PM swojcik Last year we used graham crackers and made gingerbread houses. Frosting and decorated...Really turned out cute.
2017-12-05 07:26:06 PM melissaz Be sure to have some "samples" of the imperfect cookies too
2017-12-05 07:26:10 PM carrieac17 What does everyone do for New Years Eve?
2017-12-05 07:26:10 PM alarsenault cinnamon applesauce decorations
2017-12-05 07:26:12 PM kathyhughes Do not worry about others IV....just do what your residents want to do...keep it simple
2017-12-05 07:26:14 PM dianej that sounds fun
2017-12-05 07:26:25 PM amandab yes what she said
2017-12-05 07:26:27 PM alarsenault ornaments
2017-12-05 07:26:32 PM ivarhc4 all the activities im hearing about lol
2017-12-05 07:26:42 PM joedavis1 I baked some gram crackers with peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon. They want to do it again
2017-12-05 07:26:42 PM judithdevin i get small milk carton form one of he schools to use as a frame to the gingerbread houses
2017-12-05 07:26:50 PM davidberumen Kathy said it best. We don't do all of them
2017-12-05 07:26:52 PM alarsenault good idea
2017-12-05 07:26:53 PM kathyhughes just keep a list and then you can get to them
2017-12-05 07:27:05 PM carrieac17 We just did puffy paint christmas trees

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