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2018-01-09 07:14:06 PM lphillips I do reading groups, I often read the books the residents have pubished. There a few that are residents. Its facinating and i enjoy seeing them while you read THERE book.
2018-01-09 07:14:12 PM caryhernandez you guys have given me so many good and new ideas for my residents, I want to make sure they enjoy our activities when I become officially the Director
2018-01-09 07:14:13 PM janaj i made a parachute out of a king size sheet, applied handles, pretty simple, ; lots of parachute games ! Simple cheap
2018-01-09 07:14:21 PM brian anytime
2018-01-09 07:14:24 PM karencurtis ITS SIMILIAR TO DOMINOES BUT YOU PLAY THE PIECES ARE SHAPED LIKFE TRIANGLES AND EACH ONE HAS NUMBERS ON IT THAT YOU HAVE TO MATCH TO A PIECE THATS ALREADY BEEN PLACED DOWN.
2018-01-09 07:14:26 PM manueladoro IS SPANISH GAME
2018-01-09 07:14:26 PM ashia for my interfacility event I held a special Christmas themed BINGO, all prizes were Christmas related and I served hot chocolate & donuts
2018-01-09 07:14:28 PM myriamr thanks for the new ideas
2018-01-09 07:14:36 PM melissaz I can't get a bridge group together, they want to play but for some reason always back out at the last min. Something about not wanting the group to be too "stuffy with rules" or something. There has to be a way to make bridge less stuffy.
2018-01-09 07:14:45 PM natalie1 parachute fun we do too, they really ejoy that one.
2018-01-09 07:14:56 PM ryork Ashia did you take residents to the other facility?
2018-01-09 07:14:57 PM nicolephil any one at a place nd wNT PEN PALS
2018-01-09 07:15:01 PM tashua1 The 11th is Nat'l Milk Day. I will be hosting a Milk & Cookies social offering a variety of cookies.
2018-01-09 07:15:04 PM ryork how did you organize it?
2018-01-09 07:15:05 PM brian anyone have Penny Ante as their activity?
2018-01-09 07:15:06 PM myriamr yes they love the parachute, pinterest have alot of new ideas
2018-01-09 07:15:16 PM sylmat6 good idea janaj, we stop using our parachute because is too heavy but like the idea of sheets
2018-01-09 07:15:16 PM kathyhughes There is NO WAY to make Bridge less stuffy!
2018-01-09 07:15:19 PM ashia yes we worked on it together
2018-01-09 07:15:21 PM manueladoro PENNY ANTE?
2018-01-09 07:15:22 PM karencurtis WHATS PARACHUTE
2018-01-09 07:15:25 PM scchavez well it looks like Bingo is a big hit. We use bingo points here and quarters. Bingo points can be used at our general store where we have a variety of prizes.
2018-01-09 07:15:30 PM ryork ok, thanks\
2018-01-09 07:15:31 PM sherryavallone its a game thats played with dominos and it has a 9 count dominos on them and you have to make a chicken foot when you play a double.
2018-01-09 07:15:33 PM theresas1014 rook is king of like a casual form of bridge
2018-01-09 07:15:43 PM mariebarboza yes I do have penny ant
2018-01-09 07:15:49 PM caryhernandez We do social fridays and give them ice cream and cake
2018-01-09 07:15:50 PM monikadover we got a new resident and he likes to play cards, so he gets a few other residents together and they play cards together
2018-01-09 07:15:57 PM karencurtis KATHY WONDERING WHAT DATES ARE OPEN FOR THE FINAL EXAM
2018-01-09 07:16:01 PM ren im gonna have to learn how to play dominoes
2018-01-09 07:16:02 PM melissaz I will have to look up Rook
2018-01-09 07:16:05 PM monikadover I want to start a poker night
2018-01-09 07:16:05 PM jeri when I would do exercises with the residents we were always going somewhere. We would make believe we were driving to the mall for coffee and shopping , swimming to and in Hawaii, alaska Netherlands or anyplace the residents wanted to go
2018-01-09 07:16:05 PM abanks id like to have a mens group
2018-01-09 07:16:10 PM cmccorkel79 we tried the pen pal thing last year and my res lost interest, and i ended up personally responding to many of the letters
2018-01-09 07:16:12 PM bthomas my alert and oriented residents love to get together and play cards or boards
2018-01-09 07:16:12 PM tknox23508 that is good when they can do an activity by themselves
2018-01-09 07:16:13 PM ryork dominoes is easy
2018-01-09 07:16:15 PM myriamr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnEwCwtyEt8
2018-01-09 07:16:16 PM kathyhughes I would suggest that for you Bridge players that you get them online at pogo.com and have them play Bridge on that site
2018-01-09 07:16:18 PM sherryavallone I love penny ant
2018-01-09 07:16:19 PM abanks but i need to get them out first
2018-01-09 07:16:20 PM tashua1 I dont have many residents that like it but in my previous position Loteria (Spanish bingo) was a huge hit as well
2018-01-09 07:16:21 PM rosteed we have ballroom dancing 1 a month
2018-01-09 07:16:22 PM bthomas board games
2018-01-09 07:16:27 PM mariebarboza poker night is a cool idea
2018-01-09 07:16:29 PM ryork what is a bridge?
2018-01-09 07:16:33 PM kristenamrein Ren, Dominos is easy, I learned it my first day. If you can match numbers 1-6, you can play!
2018-01-09 07:16:34 PM melissaz Thank you Kathy!
2018-01-09 07:16:36 PM sylmat6 again, whats penny ant?
2018-01-09 07:16:39 PM brian card game with a variety of questions such as take a penny if you seen the Statue of Liberty or give a penny anyone wearing blue
2018-01-09 07:16:40 PM tashapetit a few of the residents want to play bridge , but i don't know how to play?
2018-01-09 07:16:41 PM bthomas We have a D.J that comes every other wednesday night they love that
2018-01-09 07:16:41 PM scchavez Pottery Class here is also a big hit. I recommend it.
2018-01-09 07:16:42 PM kathyhughes Bridge is a card game
2018-01-09 07:16:42 PM lphillips I am not a card player, I have a resident that is showing me how to play cards, It is a nice time to spend with each other
2018-01-09 07:16:43 PM brian fun game
2018-01-09 07:16:47 PM perezca4 we play poker with our men group and watch a football game
2018-01-09 07:16:51 PM ashia we play Loteria every other week
2018-01-09 07:16:51 PM shouser MUSIC AND MEMORY I WANT TO START A PROGRAM DOES IT COST??
2018-01-09 07:16:52 PM mmclean We are lucky, not only do we have a resident that is will ing to teach a bridge refresher, but we have a senior center that teaches bridge
2018-01-09 07:16:52 PM monikadover I just need to intrerest a few of our male CNAs
2018-01-09 07:16:55 PM myriamr we have rummy
2018-01-09 07:17:01 PM karencurtis WHATS LOTERIA
2018-01-09 07:17:03 PM brian How about kings in the corner
2018-01-09 07:17:10 PM tashua1 Music & Memory is a new program I also am starting this month
2018-01-09 07:17:11 PM jackieb left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:17:12 PM mgarcia we also play loteria they love it
2018-01-09 07:17:12 PM melissaz Bridge is a very serious game with four players. if you don't have four, you can't play.
2018-01-09 07:17:15 PM tknox23508 whats kings in a corner
2018-01-09 07:17:28 PM myriamr loteria is a mexican game, like bingo but is no numbers, is image
2018-01-09 07:17:28 PM karencurtis WHATS MUSIC AND MEMORY?
2018-01-09 07:17:32 PM shouser HOW MUCH IS THE MUSIC AND MEMEORY
2018-01-09 07:17:34 PM abanks music and memory????
2018-01-09 07:17:35 PM mmclean Skip-bo is also a favorite with our residents\
2018-01-09 07:17:45 PM alisonk I am working on our music and memory program as well
2018-01-09 07:17:46 PM karencurtis WHERE DO I FIND LOTERIA
2018-01-09 07:17:46 PM bthomas I have a local hospice chaplin that comes in and does music and memory once a month
2018-01-09 07:17:46 PM kristenamrein How about "UNO" for a card game? I volunteered at our sister facility and had 6 games of "UNO" a week all going at once!
2018-01-09 07:17:46 PM tashua1 Loteria is the spanish form of bingo but instead of using numbers they use pictures and the spanish language
2018-01-09 07:17:47 PM ryork thats a neat idea, music and memory
2018-01-09 07:17:49 PM alexm20 Can anyone tell me where to find the MDS 3.0 docs for the midterm packet
2018-01-09 07:17:50 PM bobong we do also karaoke from monday to friday
2018-01-09 07:17:51 PM myriamr we are getting train on music nad memory
2018-01-09 07:17:58 PM ryork how do you do that?
2018-01-09 07:18:03 PM jeri I talk hunting and fishing with the men, play poker, watch westerns. In November we watched Porky
2018-01-09 07:18:03 PM sylmat6 do you have someone to come and do ballroom dance
2018-01-09 07:18:04 PM lphillips I am music and memory certified, I have been doing the program for over a year now!! This by far ny most enjoyable activity.
2018-01-09 07:18:05 PM nclairsainvil the reading assignment for men activities was very helpful
2018-01-09 07:18:06 PM ren karaoke would be so much fun
2018-01-09 07:18:10 PM rickyd Me and my assistant have been kicking around some sensory ideas. I wanted to focus on ideas that could be used for one on one, and possibly curtailed for groups also. Here are a couple of our ideas: Bird Kit (audio: bird calls; Tactile: feathers, wood and or plastic eggs; smell: pine, hay, florals (things that might be used for nesting) Ladies Purse (tactile: blind-folded describe what is removed from purse; Audio: compact mirror, transitor radio, car key alarm (beep), taste (supply candy for residents to eat/suger-free just in case)
2018-01-09 07:18:13 PM ashia we play shake loose a memory often
2018-01-09 07:18:23 PM kathyhughes Yes they are available through the course and you can download the entire document
2018-01-09 07:18:25 PM ren what is music & memory?
2018-01-09 07:18:25 PM shouser HOW DO YOU GET CERTIFIED
2018-01-09 07:18:35 PM tashua1 I downloaded Loteria from the internet, enlarged the cards and then laminated them.
2018-01-09 07:18:37 PM kathyhughes for the MDS 3.0
2018-01-09 07:18:39 PM robinfess We have a new karaoke machine were getting soon I'm excited about that
2018-01-09 07:18:39 PM mgarcia sometimes in dollar store or walmart
2018-01-09 07:18:43 PM mmclean Hey, does any one have training in Timeslips? My son turned me onto it. timeslips.org check it out
2018-01-09 07:18:45 PM karencurtis WHATS SHAKE LOOSE A MEMORY
2018-01-09 07:18:54 PM jackieb enter the chat room
2018-01-09 07:18:54 PM janaj Concert Night, We are showing BEEGEES, great time to turn down lights and get the feel for the show,
2018-01-09 07:18:58 PM myriamr this is the link for music and memory https://www.alz.org/kansascity/in_my_community_63761.asp
2018-01-09 07:19:11 PM shouser IS IT FREE
2018-01-09 07:19:11 PM sherryavallone I use a for real pet "its mechanincal" with my bed bound Alzhimers residents.
2018-01-09 07:19:13 PM alisonk I m also working on putting together some memory wallets for our residents whose dementia is progessing
2018-01-09 07:19:14 PM bobong elderly likes to sing because they know the benefits of singing
2018-01-09 07:19:14 PM abanks I believe you need to take both courses tobe certififed?
2018-01-09 07:19:17 PM nailanawaz music and memory is not free
2018-01-09 07:19:18 PM melissaz I don't have specific training in Timeslips but I know how to do it
2018-01-09 07:19:19 PM kathyhughes Certification information is available on week 2
2018-01-09 07:19:19 PM manueladoro MUSIC & MEMORY IS THE BEST FOR THE Resident with dementia, Alzheimer
2018-01-09 07:19:25 PM robins How do you manage to do so many things in one day? I am a department of one.
2018-01-09 07:19:27 PM scchavez What are some good activities that involve the gentalmen of your facilities. I cant seem to get enough men to participate.
2018-01-09 07:19:31 PM abanks which were in week 2
2018-01-09 07:19:32 PM ryork karaoke singing with Elvis is always cool, the residents love Elvis
2018-01-09 07:19:33 PM myriamr Music and memory is not free
2018-01-09 07:19:34 PM robinfess we also did a resident brag night for those that do art or music much like a talent show/gallery night
2018-01-09 07:19:40 PM shouser THANKS
2018-01-09 07:19:47 PM robinfess that was really neat
2018-01-09 07:19:47 PM jackieb Robins same question. It's me and one assistant...and I'm required to be at a lot of meetings at my facility
2018-01-09 07:19:51 PM tknox23508 thats cool
2018-01-09 07:19:53 PM manueladoro no is not free
2018-01-09 07:19:53 PM ashia Im the only one in my department also
2018-01-09 07:19:56 PM kathyhughes Information is all there and you can go to NCCAP.org
2018-01-09 07:19:58 PM lphillips its a music program that offer an IPOD to resedent with his or her Music that is there choice
2018-01-09 07:19:59 PM ryork how much is the music and memory
2018-01-09 07:19:59 PM abanks i just started a brag board
2018-01-09 07:20:01 PM ren oooh a talent show! that's sounds like fun
2018-01-09 07:20:04 PM bthomas I only have 1 activity aide and I am extremly busy but ou get it done once you get into a routine
2018-01-09 07:20:11 PM tknox23508 ilove talent shows
2018-01-09 07:20:11 PM kathyhughes also join the Official NCCAP Facebook page
2018-01-09 07:20:14 PM cmccorkel79 same here jackieb
2018-01-09 07:20:14 PM kristenamrein I'm the only one in my department for the night shift, so I know the feeling!
2018-01-09 07:20:21 PM ryork where can i get the activity forecasting?
2018-01-09 07:20:26 PM sylmat6 Loteria is iwth pictures instead of numbers, I tell my residents that when we play lotereia is also our spanish class, i say it in english then spanish and some of the that are regular repeat them after me.
2018-01-09 07:20:26 PM robinfess they love to show what they do and they support each other so much
2018-01-09 07:20:28 PM melissaz Timeslips is really a creative writing program done by the entire group. Ask them what they see in the image, and the ask leading questions: does it look hot in the pictures? Who are those people? etc.
2018-01-09 07:20:29 PM robinfess 'its cool
2018-01-09 07:20:32 PM ryork is this free or comes a fee
2018-01-09 07:20:33 PM manueladoro you have to download the music in Itune
2018-01-09 07:20:34 PM nclairsainvil how do to upload the forms we develop in the forum?
2018-01-09 07:20:36 PM tknox23508 thats cool
2018-01-09 07:20:43 PM lphillips Talent show is great, That would be a lot of fun. Especially if you get the staff involved
2018-01-09 07:20:44 PM myriamr I'm the Life Enrichment Director and I have one assistant
2018-01-09 07:20:46 PM kathyhughes Google Creative Forecasing
2018-01-09 07:20:49 PM mmclean The men don't want to do activities, they want to help move tables and chairs. lol
2018-01-09 07:20:54 PM tashua1 I also started what I call Arithma Ball. Its a game in which I use soft foam balls with the division, multiplication, addition and subtraction symbols on them. We form a circle and to start I will toss one of the balls to a resident then give them a math problem to solve. Once they answered they then get to toss the ball to someone else
2018-01-09 07:20:55 PM ryork ok thanks
2018-01-09 07:20:58 PM bthomas if anyone can get onto activity connection it has a lot of awesome ideas I beleive you have to pay for the subscription though my facility does
2018-01-09 07:21:02 PM mariebarboza Cool I did not kow NCCAP has a facebook page
2018-01-09 07:21:02 PM robins Between care plans and assessments, it's hard to manage an entire day when you are one person. Plus, I'm new to the facility and not getting a lot of support from the CNA's yet.
2018-01-09 07:21:12 PM bthomas but I also use pintrest a lot too
2018-01-09 07:21:14 PM nailanawaz whats creative forecast
2018-01-09 07:21:14 PM brian Kings in the Corner is a card game where you discard from your hand by playing the cards in descending numerical order in a suit of the opposite color using the cards on the "board" as a starting point
2018-01-09 07:21:17 PM tashapetit we will have a talent show next month
2018-01-09 07:21:19 PM ashia can we fax forms instead of uploading for written assignments wk8
2018-01-09 07:21:21 PM kathyhughes Also join the NCCAP Pinterest page
2018-01-09 07:21:22 PM janagreen12 im in the same boat ronins
2018-01-09 07:21:24 PM rickyd My residents love music. We as least one group come in each week to entertain; however, I also have been playing the guitar and singing for years, and often will go into residents rooms that don't normally get out to groups. Can I count my visits as One on One time?
2018-01-09 07:21:24 PM alisonk The idea behind m&m is that it may revive some people's memory. Which is why important to pick music that they listened to
2018-01-09 07:21:25 PM robinfess we've just started fun fridays in our facility for the staff and the residents watch and they really like that too
2018-01-09 07:21:25 PM ren love pinterest!!
2018-01-09 07:21:26 PM rosteed yeahCNA are though
2018-01-09 07:21:28 PM robins Ok, pity party over!
2018-01-09 07:21:30 PM bthomas robins trust me I understnad exactly where you are coming from
2018-01-09 07:21:30 PM janaj Men Activity- set up a shooting range with Nerf gun !!
2018-01-09 07:21:35 PM scchavez @KathyHughes pertaining to the NNCCAP do we just fill it out the packet and fax it?
2018-01-09 07:21:48 PM rosteed just have to make a good realationship with them
2018-01-09 07:21:49 PM ren janaj, that's a great idea
2018-01-09 07:21:50 PM jeri for sensory stem we bake bread in a bread machine and some of the residents roll playdough while it is baking, we have sented wax in jars that they can pass around a smell, popcorn.
2018-01-09 07:21:51 PM tashua1 robins: I am new to this as well and you are right managing time for everything has been my biggest issue. That is one of my goals for this program
2018-01-09 07:22:05 PM bobong we do the name that tune game also
2018-01-09 07:22:08 PM bthomas I think I have a pity party everyday lol I had to put and decorate 9 tress myself and take them all down plus activitys care plans and assesments its hard!!!!
2018-01-09 07:22:11 PM robins Men and women both love darts! I just bought a magnetic set, no injuries!
2018-01-09 07:22:13 PM sherryavallone My resisents really enjoy karaoke, and i have a lady from hospice that volinteers to do it with the residents.
2018-01-09 07:22:16 PM kathyhughes Yes you can fax them but make sure you place your name, the assignment # and your class ID on each page
2018-01-09 07:22:26 PM shouser HOW LONG DO WE STAY IN CHAT ROOMTO GET DREDIT
2018-01-09 07:22:35 PM jeri I would like to do a small name that tune contest. We just started jeopardy and wheel of fortune also.
2018-01-09 07:22:35 PM mmclean Ohhhh Who Dosen't LOVE shooting things, with nerf, How about darts?
2018-01-09 07:22:36 PM kathyhughes I cover all certification in MEPAP2
2018-01-09 07:22:36 PM ashia ok thanks:)
2018-01-09 07:22:40 PM yamaris2305 Every Friday I have movie time and popcorn
2018-01-09 07:22:41 PM karencurtis WHERE DO I GET THE NAME THAT TUNE GAME
2018-01-09 07:22:42 PM kathyhughes 1 hour
2018-01-09 07:22:43 PM robinfess name that tune is a great idea
2018-01-09 07:22:49 PM shouser THANKS
2018-01-09 07:22:56 PM tknox23508 name that tune is great
2018-01-09 07:22:58 PM rosteed they lovename that tune
2018-01-09 07:23:05 PM theresas1014 Does anyone here use IN2L?
2018-01-09 07:23:06 PM perezca4 name that tune sounds like fun
2018-01-09 07:23:09 PM alexm20 Guys can one of you tell me where the MDS 3.0 fourm is
2018-01-09 07:23:11 PM brian we have monthly Jeopardy
2018-01-09 07:23:12 PM tashua1 Fridays are happy hours and Sunday and Monday are movie days due to those being my days off
2018-01-09 07:23:13 PM kathyhughes You have to make your own Name that Tune game but there are ideas on Pinterest
2018-01-09 07:23:13 PM tashapetit my resident love name that tune
2018-01-09 07:23:14 PM tknox23508 my memory residents love it'
2018-01-09 07:23:15 PM lphillips Iwish our facility would let us shoot things with nerf and darts.
2018-01-09 07:23:20 PM robinfess we do what goes with what too as a mind game that is good fun
2018-01-09 07:23:22 PM myriamr We use IN2L
2018-01-09 07:23:29 PM nicolephil pertaining to the NNCCAP how do we do that. i just want to take the class and get certificate. which one wouuld i pick?
2018-01-09 07:23:30 PM lphillips Name that tune is a lot of fun
2018-01-09 07:23:30 PM cmccorkel79 can the written assignments be handwritten and faxed?
2018-01-09 07:23:33 PM alisonk We played the "newly bed "game for first time and it was a blast
2018-01-09 07:23:36 PM sylmat6 how do i get name that tune
2018-01-09 07:23:40 PM robins I just took down the last 2 trees today! lol Lucky me, I only had 6!
2018-01-09 07:23:45 PM melissaz what is the newly bed game?
2018-01-09 07:23:48 PM tknox23508 i did to
2018-01-09 07:23:50 PM ryork what do you think about doing name that tune via facetime with 2 facilities for the inter-facility event, so that i dont have to travel the residents to another facility
2018-01-09 07:23:54 PM kathyhughes The MDS 3.0 forms are in week 5
2018-01-09 07:24:00 PM theresas1014 what are your favorite activities on the IN2L? We use the word games, trivia, travel, and the name that tune
2018-01-09 07:24:01 PM nicolephil i faxed in my advisor fornm but it didnt get the back can i stilll fax in the back will it be late?
2018-01-09 07:24:06 PM karencurtis CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT SHAKE A MEMORY IS
2018-01-09 07:24:08 PM tashua1 Does anyone else use 6 dimensional planning: Physical, Emotional, Purposeful, Spritual, Social and Intellectual
2018-01-09 07:24:08 PM janaj ring on a string game is very popular, the guys get competitive
2018-01-09 07:24:08 PM kathyhughes That would be great
2018-01-09 07:24:16 PM tknox23508 well we undecorate them maintence takes them down
2018-01-09 07:24:18 PM brian we had the volunteers take all the trees down in one day
2018-01-09 07:24:18 PM bthomas lol I still have 2 12 foot trees uo because our maintenance man left early and I couldnt get the ladder
2018-01-09 07:24:20 PM kathyhughes Yes you can Nicole
2018-01-09 07:24:26 PM mmclean If you can't stay in the chat for at least an hour, I get so pumped up that before I know it, I'm in for more
2018-01-09 07:24:27 PM rosteed me too. 10 yrs working and this was the most lets work ive done
2018-01-09 07:24:37 PM manueladoro any idea for valentine???
2018-01-09 07:24:37 PM sherryavallone what is a ring on a string game?
2018-01-09 07:24:38 PM ryork i dont have a budget for transporting the residents
2018-01-09 07:24:57 PM tknox23508 you dont have a company bus
2018-01-09 07:25:02 PM hmainali Kathy, do I need to follow the planning tool provided for the sensory activity or I can do it of my own?
2018-01-09 07:25:08 PM scchavez Do you have an activities budget?
2018-01-09 07:25:10 PM caryhernandez Yea what are you guys planning for Valentines?
2018-01-09 07:25:11 PM alisonk It is like the newly wed game yet you play with roomates. It is so funny to see how they answer ?'s about eachother
2018-01-09 07:25:11 PM robinfess we don't either outings are tough
2018-01-09 07:25:12 PM rosteed i was thinking drive thur movie night
2018-01-09 07:25:18 PM ashia we are lucky to have a bus & driver
2018-01-09 07:25:18 PM bthomas we put valentine boxes at each nurses station and let staff and residents vote for a king and queen and we annouce it at our valentines day party
2018-01-09 07:25:19 PM alexm20 kathyhughes hay kathy
2018-01-09 07:25:20 PM rosteed show "LOving"
2018-01-09 07:25:22 PM nicolephil pertaining to the NNCCAP how do we do that. i just want to take the class and get certificate. which one wouuld i pick?
2018-01-09 07:25:27 PM lphillips we are aving a sweatheart dinner
2018-01-09 07:25:28 PM brian we have entertainment for valentine's day
2018-01-09 07:25:30 PM jeri we play records once a week and have alot of older records like the big band era and such. I have asked my brother if I can borrow some of his records because we have some people in their 50's which is my brothers age
2018-01-09 07:25:30 PM kathyhughes Yes Hari you should use the form
2018-01-09 07:25:36 PM shouser I HAVE BUS DRIVER
2018-01-09 07:25:37 PM ryork I am not in the activities department yet, I am a hospice aid and i am taking the training to get another job in that area
2018-01-09 07:25:37 PM manueladoro me too
2018-01-09 07:25:38 PM henzel I like the idea of magnetic darts.
2018-01-09 07:25:40 PM robinfess i'm doing heart shaped cookies for cooking and of course a valentine craft
2018-01-09 07:25:40 PM jackieb ryork it's literally a plastic ring on a string and it hangs, you pull it back and try to land it on a hook. Also check public transportation, a lot of times they'll do discounts for people who are older or disabled
2018-01-09 07:25:46 PM melissaz Love that!
2018-01-09 07:25:48 PM theresas1014 we do a romantic couples meal with a fancy dinner and a harpist
2018-01-09 07:25:51 PM robinfess probably love song day lol
2018-01-09 07:25:55 PM robinfess they love music
2018-01-09 07:25:57 PM tknox23508 i wish we had a bus driver i drive the bus
2018-01-09 07:26:02 PM myriamr I drive my residents, I have to get certified for drive the van and a CPR class
2018-01-09 07:26:03 PM kathyhughes Nicole there are 5 components for NCCAP certification
2018-01-09 07:26:03 PM tashua1 For outings you could always due something simple such as an Lunch Outing. My residents love the opportunity of eating out.
2018-01-09 07:26:07 PM hmainali Thank you Kathy
2018-01-09 07:26:09 PM tknox23508 i get tired of driving sometimes
2018-01-09 07:26:11 PM kathyhughes You will also need MEPAP2
2018-01-09 07:26:11 PM tashapetit we're having a v-day party
2018-01-09 07:26:11 PM ryork thaks
2018-01-09 07:26:12 PM monikadover I am the bus driver too
2018-01-09 07:26:15 PM janagreen12 mine does too
2018-01-09 07:26:17 PM janaj Valentine - Have a RED and WILD Theme,
2018-01-09 07:26:17 PM alisonk we have a driver but noone likes him because he drives too fast!
2018-01-09 07:26:17 PM robins Having a driver and a bus still presents challenges. They have to work around doctor appointments, seems i always have to reschedule.
2018-01-09 07:26:19 PM monikadover I like it
2018-01-09 07:26:28 PM theresas1014 in the afternoon we have a valentines social, "love thy neighbor" we have music and share things we love about where we live and people we live with
2018-01-09 07:26:31 PM alexm20 kathyhughes hay kathyi was just wondering if you posted the MDs 3.0 fourm on the site
2018-01-09 07:26:32 PM kathyhughes During MEPAP2 I have a chat once a month about certification
2018-01-09 07:26:32 PM mmclean What do you mean ideas for valentine, they want to make cards, invitations. chocolate, romantic music. dancing, hearts and flowers
2018-01-09 07:26:33 PM jeri I am the bus driver too.
2018-01-09 07:26:33 PM sylmat6 for valentines day I am having the 1st grade class come and visit with residents, i'll provide food for them and movie
2018-01-09 07:26:33 PM sylmat6 today we did a cool heart wreath for their doors. turned out pretty cool
2018-01-09 07:26:35 PM nicolephil ok thanks
2018-01-09 07:26:38 PM scchavez I use our local Opertunity bus which i pay $20 for a 20 hole punch card.
2018-01-09 07:26:39 PM sherryavallone Were voting on a king and queen for Valentines day.
2018-01-09 07:26:39 PM myriamr Make me nervious to drive but I,m getting there
2018-01-09 07:26:40 PM ashia we just do one outing per month
2018-01-09 07:26:42 PM caryhernandez We do the king and queen one too, but I want to do something diferrent this time
2018-01-09 07:26:47 PM robinfess i was thinking about making mailboxes and have eveyone fill out a few valentines for each resident
2018-01-09 07:26:55 PM bthomas Kathy do you have to have MEPAP2 to be certified?
2018-01-09 07:26:57 PM tknox23508 we doan outing 1x a week
2018-01-09 07:26:59 PM brian nice idea robin
2018-01-09 07:27:06 PM myriamr Yes I want to make mailboxes for valentines
2018-01-09 07:27:08 PM manueladoro king & queen on february
2018-01-09 07:27:11 PM melissaz I love driving our bus, it's huge, but I've gotten much better about parking it!
2018-01-09 07:27:16 PM rosteed thank you
2018-01-09 07:27:18 PM lphillips we just got a new bu!! we also have a van
2018-01-09 07:27:19 PM tashua1 We are planning a Valentines Dance with King and Queens court with voting to be done by residents.
2018-01-09 07:27:20 PM monikadover how many outings should a nursing facility have per month?
2018-01-09 07:27:23 PM janaj Ring on string, simple hook on the wall, string is a pendulum from the ceiling, trying to loop the hook,
2018-01-09 07:27:25 PM robins Remember when we made mail boxes in school?
2018-01-09 07:27:29 PM brian 1 per month
2018-01-09 07:27:30 PM ryork Kathy for the staff meeting, can i invite activity directors and take them to lunch and brainstorm, will that consider
2018-01-09 07:27:41 PM tashua1 left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:27:42 PM jackieb monika i have about 3 but i'm adding more because we can only bring a few residents at a time
2018-01-09 07:27:42 PM shouser I WANT TO MAKE MAILBOXES ALSO
2018-01-09 07:27:47 PM tashua1 enter the chat room
2018-01-09 07:27:52 PM tashapetit what is mailbox in school?
2018-01-09 07:27:52 PM kathyhughes that would work
2018-01-09 07:27:55 PM monikadover I feel one per month is not enough
2018-01-09 07:28:02 PM robinfess yeah it was fun to get all the treats I think i'll ask staff to join in so eveyone would get lots of valentines
2018-01-09 07:28:05 PM sherryavallone We have atleast 2 outings a month.

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