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2018-01-09 07:28:05 PM ryork I am doing this training in my own budget, whew!
2018-01-09 07:28:05 PM ashia mailboxes is a nice idea
2018-01-09 07:28:05 PM bthomas we have 2-3 month
2018-01-09 07:28:08 PM janagreen12 my facitility requires two outingas a month
2018-01-09 07:28:11 PM robins I used the empty glove boxes to make mailboxes.
2018-01-09 07:28:14 PM tashua1 We do 2-3 outings, 1 for lunch, 1 for shopping and 1 for fun
2018-01-09 07:28:15 PM myriamr Kathy, for the NCCAP, how that work, do you need to have a degree?
2018-01-09 07:28:19 PM tknox23508 we have 1x a week due to the perference in assisted living
2018-01-09 07:28:21 PM alexandrali we have 2 a month
2018-01-09 07:28:22 PM rickyd I've tried to establish a men's group, however, they stated that they enjoy having the ladies with them because they're "more fun" (the women far outweigh the men in numbers). The men enjoy their time together, but don't have a lot of similar interest , and not all of them care for crafts (of any kind). Card games do go over well, but some like poker and gambling games. Is using "poker chips" permitted or frowned upon; even when it's just for fun?
2018-01-09 07:28:28 PM sylmat6 I have lunch outing and wal mart trip once a month
2018-01-09 07:28:30 PM jackieb I agree. We have one restaurant outing (it's split into two days sometimes though) and several shopping outings (WalMart, Dollar Tree, Target, etc.)
2018-01-09 07:28:31 PM monikadover mailboxes is great
2018-01-09 07:28:31 PM kathyhughes you can also google MDS3.0 and download the form
2018-01-09 07:28:32 PM nicolephil pertaining to the NNCCAP can i pick any one to be certified
2018-01-09 07:28:33 PM tashapetit oh....ok
2018-01-09 07:28:37 PM mmclean monikadover-- as many as possible!!
2018-01-09 07:29:05 PM abanks so kathy will I and II certify you?
2018-01-09 07:29:07 PM bthomas kathyhughes do we have to have the MEPAP2 to be certified?
2018-01-09 07:29:08 PM monikadover great, we have about 2 outings per week
2018-01-09 07:29:14 PM myriamr We go to Wal-Mart and dollar tree
2018-01-09 07:29:17 PM brian per week?
2018-01-09 07:29:21 PM brian 2
2018-01-09 07:29:23 PM kathyhughes Nicole.....I just answered that....you will need MEPAP2 .....there are 5 components for certification
2018-01-09 07:29:31 PM tknox23508 we do lunch, shopping, plays, mall museum outings
2018-01-09 07:29:32 PM alexm20 left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:29:34 PM shouser I GO TO STORE ONCE A WEEK
2018-01-09 07:29:35 PM rosteed Any on Isolation Ideas for AL we took off the F
2018-01-09 07:29:48 PM jeri our bus only holds to wheel chairs and and sits 12 with out wheel chairs. So I have to do alot of transferring of residents. The wheel chairs don't fit between the seats. I also have to have another person with me. I am a CNA also
2018-01-09 07:29:51 PM tashua1 Getting the men to engage has been challenging but I've found that the men are more into happy hours, socials, outings, not many of them will get involved in much else.
2018-01-09 07:29:52 PM jackieb Ricky I have the same problem with a men's group. Although I technically have one - my office doubles as the activity room and there are about 6-10 men that wander in and out throughout the day for snacks and conversation. It's not really on the calendar, but it happens every day
2018-01-09 07:29:53 PM kathyhughes It is reviewed on week 2 and you can go to YouTube and see a video on certification as well
2018-01-09 07:30:00 PM rosteed Trivia gets boring
2018-01-09 07:30:02 PM caryhernandez I live in Miami and we have the Marlins stadium close by and we have our own bus with a driver and the newest thing we did was that we took the residents that wanted to go see the baseball game in person, they ate a lot and had lots of fun
2018-01-09 07:30:08 PM ryork after I finish MEPAP 1, can i get a job as certified activity director or i have to finish MEPAP 2 also to get certified
2018-01-09 07:30:27 PM monikadover Walmart, Dollar store and Good will or thrift shop, and food outings
2018-01-09 07:30:30 PM alexm20 enter the chat room
2018-01-09 07:30:31 PM kathyhughes You are not certified when you complete MEPAP1'
2018-01-09 07:30:46 PM kathyhughes You need to have the other components as well
2018-01-09 07:30:49 PM alexm20 left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:30:53 PM ashia i have taken residents to math minor league babseball
2018-01-09 07:31:00 PM jeri I want to take some residents to the local high school games
2018-01-09 07:31:01 PM melissaz After MEPAP 2 there is a national exam correct? Where do we go to take that? Granted I also have to complete MEPAP2.
2018-01-09 07:31:03 PM sherryavallone We have outings to the movie theater, walmart,restraunts,library,park.
2018-01-09 07:31:07 PM robins For outings you can pack a lunch and go to a park. It's the simple things sometimes.
2018-01-09 07:31:08 PM nclairsainvil How long is the second course?
2018-01-09 07:31:09 PM kathyhughes You will receive a certificate of completion but will not be certified
2018-01-09 07:31:11 PM sylmat6 I will be working with the high school drama club. some resideits love plays so that where i am going to take them
2018-01-09 07:31:19 PM lphillips I have taken residents to baseball and football games
2018-01-09 07:31:27 PM jeri What do you guys think of a spelling bee
2018-01-09 07:31:33 PM lphillips I have goneto several resturants
2018-01-09 07:31:35 PM ryork but I can apply for a job in activities department
2018-01-09 07:31:37 PM kathyhughes You have to apply to NCCAP for certification and they will send you information on the exam
2018-01-09 07:31:39 PM robins Great idea!
2018-01-09 07:31:41 PM bobong what is the components?
2018-01-09 07:31:42 PM scchavez We have our local college nearby and our residents love to go to their football games. We often get visitation from younger generationstoo, such as pre-schoolers.
2018-01-09 07:31:43 PM kathyhughes Yes you can
2018-01-09 07:31:46 PM myriamr So when you have MEPAP I and MEPAP II, what happen next
2018-01-09 07:31:47 PM melissaz ah ok! Thank you!
2018-01-09 07:31:52 PM kristenamrein Jeri, we did one for October using Halloween themed words, they loved it!
2018-01-09 07:31:53 PM kathyhughes It is all in week 2 reading assignments
2018-01-09 07:31:56 PM abanks I think a spelling bee is a great idea
2018-01-09 07:31:56 PM caryhernandez We also do trips to the beach and picnics
2018-01-09 07:32:00 PM bthomas My residents love going to local fairs in the summer
2018-01-09 07:32:02 PM ryork ok thanks
2018-01-09 07:32:08 PM sylmat6 left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:32:08 PM brian I have an activity called "Make a word". A word is written on the board and the residents have to make 4 four letters or more out of it
2018-01-09 07:32:11 PM tknox23508 thats cool
2018-01-09 07:32:17 PM myriamr do you need have a degree or only MEPAP I AND MEPAP II
2018-01-09 07:32:18 PM abanks i feel bad, we do no outings, no transportaton
2018-01-09 07:32:19 PM melissaz How many people do you get to play the Spelling Bee?
2018-01-09 07:32:25 PM lphillips beaches,lighthouses, stores, ice cream shops
2018-01-09 07:32:34 PM nailanawaz any ideas for super bowl
2018-01-09 07:32:39 PM kathyhughes You have to look at the reading materials for certification on week 2
2018-01-09 07:32:44 PM brian a social party
2018-01-09 07:32:45 PM jackieb ryork you should be able to now, just apply for one at a major company. I'm an activity director but I have an advisor that has to sign off on all my documentation.
2018-01-09 07:32:49 PM yamaris2305 But I understood that with the first part I could work as an activity director
2018-01-09 07:32:52 PM ashia we used to play hangman & pictionary on the whiteboard
2018-01-09 07:32:55 PM robins I take my residents outside to play games like hangman. You dont always have to leave the facility.
2018-01-09 07:32:58 PM brian same here
2018-01-09 07:33:02 PM tashua1 Instead of Trivia I use the terms Brain Benders. Their favorite Brain Bender so far was asking them to list Sports Teams by name using each letter of the alphabet. Surprisingly more women than men got that one
2018-01-09 07:33:12 PM karencurtis SUPER BOWL WERE HAVING APPETIZERS
2018-01-09 07:33:13 PM mmclean We go on a shopping "loop" 2x per week, our driver just got his hours cut so afternoons and Fridays. activites has to provide transportation to doctor appointments.. problem is the director or activities is not cleared to drive the bus, she is salary, and has perks us hourly don't.
2018-01-09 07:33:16 PM ryork ok, thanks jackieb
2018-01-09 07:33:20 PM myriamr Okay thanks
2018-01-09 07:33:24 PM scchavez brian that is a neat idea with the "make a word" activity. I might steal that from you
2018-01-09 07:33:24 PM tashapetit my high funtion residents love trivia and low funtion don't. Do you have any ideas of how i can keep them busy while i do trivia?
2018-01-09 07:33:24 PM tknox23508 super bowl party
2018-01-09 07:33:26 PM kathyhughes If you are taking the MEPAP1 as your state course then it will qualify you, but you will not be certified
2018-01-09 07:33:37 PM sylmat6 enter the chat room
2018-01-09 07:33:42 PM nailanawaz thanks
2018-01-09 07:33:42 PM henzel We play boggle. We write letter across a paper. Then residents work as a team to come up with words. At the end we count the words. The resident guessing how many words. The closest number wins a bag of chips.
2018-01-09 07:33:44 PM brian anytime scchavez
2018-01-09 07:33:55 PM abanks we are a very large company however no bus, they say its not in the budget
2018-01-09 07:33:56 PM jeri our local transit company has called to see if there are residents that would be interested in outings weekly but this residents have to be independent
2018-01-09 07:34:00 PM yamaris2305 ok thanks
2018-01-09 07:34:00 PM sylmat6 left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:34:04 PM ren How many weeks is MEPAP2?
2018-01-09 07:34:07 PM ryork yes, super bowl party will be a good activity....they can wear their favorite team's shirt or jersey or any sport
2018-01-09 07:34:11 PM kathyhughes 16
2018-01-09 07:34:12 PM yamaris2305 8 week
2018-01-09 07:34:12 PM jackieb tasha what about a sensory cart? Maybe you can give them things they can hold, like stress balls or sensory bottles
2018-01-09 07:34:13 PM jwimberly81 left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:34:21 PM rickyd Please read the "Certification" criteria in week 2. It answers all the questions some of you are asking Kathy. I printed a copy out in order the write where I was at, and what I needed.
2018-01-09 07:34:22 PM ren THANKS!
2018-01-09 07:34:25 PM myriamr so if I do MEPAP II and then do the NCCAP exam that will get me be certified
2018-01-09 07:34:26 PM janaj residents love the true or false game, pick random facts presented, Like " true of False - Marilyn Monroe was born with 6 toes " the answer is true, they love learning
2018-01-09 07:34:26 PM yamaris2305 16 weeks
2018-01-09 07:34:28 PM kristenamrein I think MEPAP 2 is 16 weeks, Ren. Kathy, is that correct?
2018-01-09 07:34:30 PM jeri tailgate party and half time show
2018-01-09 07:34:37 PM nclairsainvil thanks!
2018-01-09 07:34:37 PM kathyhughes Both courses are 16 Weeks long
2018-01-09 07:34:38 PM tknox23508 i use to work at a facility with no van years ago
2018-01-09 07:34:40 PM brinyanny let's talk about Midterm Exam
2018-01-09 07:34:42 PM ryork we can take MEPAP 2 right after finishing MEPAP 1 right
2018-01-09 07:34:49 PM kathyhughes yes'
2018-01-09 07:35:08 PM tashapetit Thanks Jackieb
2018-01-09 07:35:15 PM monikadover That is what I want to do, complet MEPAP 2 after 1
2018-01-09 07:35:17 PM brinyanny I'm nervous, is it difficult?
2018-01-09 07:35:22 PM mariebarboza yeah let talk abut midterm exam
2018-01-09 07:35:31 PM kathyhughes The Mid term exam is week 8.....you have two hours to complete the 50 questions and it is open book
2018-01-09 07:35:33 PM abanks we have 2 nursing homes 1 is 72 beds and 1 is 36 and no transportation to go anywhere, and a very smal budget
2018-01-09 07:35:35 PM sylmat6 enter the chat room
2018-01-09 07:35:36 PM ren me too
2018-01-09 07:35:36 PM karencurtis YOU DONT HAVE TO TAKE MEPAP 2 RIGHT AFTER DO YOU? HOW MUCH TIME CAN LAPSE IN BETWEEN
2018-01-09 07:35:47 PM tashua1 Ive taken the game Bunco and adapted it to fit the residents needs and abilities. Going to give it a try this month and see how it goes.
2018-01-09 07:35:50 PM kristenamrein I've already started on some parts of my Midterm. I'll get one part done tomorrow.
2018-01-09 07:36:00 PM myriamr open book!! Good, hopefully
2018-01-09 07:36:02 PM kathyhughes once you open it you have 2 hours to complete it
2018-01-09 07:36:05 PM sylmat6 I am having problems with internet.
2018-01-09 07:36:08 PM scchavez will there be any essay questions? Or is it just mulitple choice?
2018-01-09 07:36:08 PM ryork open book good
2018-01-09 07:36:09 PM bobong so after MEPAP 1 &2 you will get only certification?
2018-01-09 07:36:13 PM lphillips i held a staff meeting today
2018-01-09 07:36:13 PM sherryavallone Oh then that shouldnt be too bad.
2018-01-09 07:36:23 PM kathyhughes You can sign up for MEPAP2 whenever you want
2018-01-09 07:36:32 PM jackieb lphillips how was your staff meeting?
2018-01-09 07:36:37 PM kathyhughes NO....you have to apply to NCCAP to get certified
2018-01-09 07:36:39 PM monikadover how do you manage without transportation, my residents went nuts when our bus was broken
2018-01-09 07:36:41 PM yamaris2305 Is the exam multiple choice?
2018-01-09 07:36:50 PM nailanawaz i have problem with internet sometimes it gets disconnected
2018-01-09 07:36:53 PM samc2415 our staff also votes on a king and queen for our valentine party
2018-01-09 07:36:57 PM bobong okay
2018-01-09 07:36:58 PM jackieb monika we use the public bus
2018-01-09 07:37:00 PM abanks they have never known to go anywhere
2018-01-09 07:37:03 PM kathyhughes Multiple choice and T/F
2018-01-09 07:37:06 PM jeri We just had a appitizer party for New Year's eve. I make spinach and artichoke puff pastry rolls, meatballs, puff pastry with brie and cranberrys, cheese platers and we made home made cheese balls. It was a cooking class
2018-01-09 07:37:07 PM myriamr and for the NCCAP do you need have a degree?
2018-01-09 07:37:17 PM brinyanny ok thanks
2018-01-09 07:37:27 PM yamaris2305 ok
2018-01-09 07:37:30 PM caryhernandez awesome
2018-01-09 07:37:37 PM melissaz Don't second guess yourself on the Midterm! I did and ended up getting those questions wrong.
2018-01-09 07:37:37 PM kathyhughes You need at least 12 college credits including an English course
2018-01-09 07:37:40 PM monikadover abanks, what is your location?
2018-01-09 07:37:42 PM lphillips it was very good!! the staff were excitted to talk about up coming activity ideas brining in lists of things to do and we discussed the road blocks that we face in the delivery of our activity
2018-01-09 07:37:44 PM ryork i have a degree but I took it outside US, will that count
2018-01-09 07:37:44 PM mariebarboza left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:37:44 PM mariebarboza enter the chat room
2018-01-09 07:37:47 PM nailanawaz if interenet disconnect in exam then what
2018-01-09 07:37:52 PM robins I'll be honest, I'm nervous about getting my NCCAP certification. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. I have no degrees or college. I need to get MEPAP 1 & 2 out of the way first.
2018-01-09 07:38:06 PM abanks my residents are very far advanced in there dementia
2018-01-09 07:38:09 PM brinyanny Can I take this test any day?
2018-01-09 07:38:13 PM kathyhughes Yes but you need to get your credits verified through your local community college
2018-01-09 07:38:24 PM abanks canada , nb
2018-01-09 07:38:28 PM abanks Fredericton
2018-01-09 07:38:29 PM myriamr So I have a BA in Design and Visual Communication, that can count on the college?
2018-01-09 07:38:33 PM ren I have a pretty good start for NCCAP, but I'm gonna finish MEPAP2 FIRST
2018-01-09 07:38:42 PM kathyhughes the exam opens on a Tuesday and closes the following Monday
2018-01-09 07:38:44 PM ryork I have some collge credits here too when I was thinking of doing Prere'qs for nursing admission
2018-01-09 07:38:44 PM myriamr Okay thanks Kathy
2018-01-09 07:38:45 PM monikadover Kathy, I have the transcripts for my college English courses, where do I send them to?
2018-01-09 07:38:50 PM henzel Can I complete section 8 then start on the working on the midterm? I am own pace.
2018-01-09 07:38:56 PM sherryavallone i hear you i just want to get through mepap 1 and 2 before i start thinking about the rest.
2018-01-09 07:38:56 PM yamaris2305 It is one thing to do the course and another is to obtain the certificate from the NCCAP
2018-01-09 07:39:02 PM tashua1 We have a standing monthly tradition of a Pizza Social. One of our residents actually works side by side with our Chef making numerous pizzas of various types during the morning and at noon all our our residents are brought to our gathering room for Pizza and beverages
2018-01-09 07:39:04 PM scchavez do the extra credit oppurtunities have a due date yet?
2018-01-09 07:39:08 PM brinyanny ok Kathy Thanks
2018-01-09 07:39:11 PM kathyhughes Keep them for now and you will use them when you apply
2018-01-09 07:39:23 PM monikadover thanks
2018-01-09 07:39:28 PM alexandrali is that the only part of the midterm is the exam? Or is there something that our advisor has to sign off on, like in the practium midterm packet?
2018-01-09 07:39:39 PM sylmat6 for mepap 1 and 2 we dont need collage credits correct
2018-01-09 07:39:41 PM kathyhughes Yes you can Henzel
2018-01-09 07:39:44 PM shouser THIS IS ALOT
2018-01-09 07:39:47 PM kathyhughes right
2018-01-09 07:39:54 PM kristenamrein Yes there is a part your advisor needs to sign off on. There's a whole packet.
2018-01-09 07:39:58 PM henzel Ok great.
2018-01-09 07:40:06 PM ren I love the pizza social idea....everyone loves pizza!
2018-01-09 07:40:11 PM scchavez tashua1, we have an ice cream social here, but I will see if the pizza social is any better.
2018-01-09 07:40:15 PM janagreen12 we do pizza once a month also
2018-01-09 07:40:17 PM mmclean Hey Kathy, This is Very Distracting, Students asking about Midterms and grading, and MEPAP 1 &2, I want to talk about Ideas and supporting activities that enhance this course, I am here to network with other students who want inspiration and new ideas. is there a way the questions about the coruse and grading can be a seperate chat?
2018-01-09 07:40:17 PM manueladoro they love pizzaaaaa
2018-01-09 07:40:17 PM janagreen12 they love it
2018-01-09 07:40:21 PM robinfess so what do these courses do towards a certification? I think many people are thinking this was the course needed to get certified
2018-01-09 07:40:28 PM brian they love food
2018-01-09 07:40:29 PM alisonk We are having a pizza party this Thursday
2018-01-09 07:40:29 PM hmainali left the chat room
2018-01-09 07:40:29 PM hmainali enter the chat room
2018-01-09 07:40:32 PM rickyd Hey Kathy, Do you know if there is any creditation on years of experience if your BA is in Family Development, under the Religious Studies, and 10 years experience working in a church (with Seniors, Youth, and Children)?
2018-01-09 07:40:32 PM robinfess if I'm understanding the line of questions
2018-01-09 07:40:34 PM tknox23508 pizza is good
2018-01-09 07:40:34 PM ashia we can fax in practicum packet correct?
2018-01-09 07:40:35 PM lphillips lol the residents wanted pizza so bad so we got it, no one would eat it.
2018-01-09 07:40:35 PM bthomas we do pizza and salad or pizza and boneless wings and they long the ice cream drumsticks!
2018-01-09 07:40:37 PM nclairsainvil we have a pizza luncheon tomorrow
2018-01-09 07:40:39 PM theresas1014 I am doing the regular mepap 1 but if I do mepap 2 at your own pace can I go faster or can i only go slower>
2018-01-09 07:40:41 PM jeri with the english course is there a certain one you have to have, and the rest of the credits can be anything?
2018-01-09 07:40:59 PM monikadover we go to the china buffeet
2018-01-09 07:40:59 PM myriamr We have crochet class with our residents
2018-01-09 07:41:07 PM tashua1 The pizza social is huge with us, music, pizza beverage, great company good conversation...
2018-01-09 07:41:08 PM nailanawaz i upload my midterm practicum
2018-01-09 07:41:08 PM henzel I click on midterm exam on my screen in the assignments. I will have a test. It is separate from the midterm practicum.
2018-01-09 07:41:09 PM kathyhughes Again....all the information for certification is in week 2.....
2018-01-09 07:41:15 PM nicolephil i think im going to try pizza social
2018-01-09 07:41:17 PM ryork thanks Kathy
2018-01-09 07:41:20 PM mariebarboza crochet class is cool
2018-01-09 07:41:24 PM lphillips I peeled a bunch of oranes today, the smell brought residents to me and they enjoyed a juicy pieces of oranges
2018-01-09 07:41:24 PM tashapetit we do have ice scream social, i'll will try the pizza social. it sounds fun
2018-01-09 07:41:28 PM melissaz Pizza Social sounds like a great idea
2018-01-09 07:41:31 PM brian we have Spanish Club
2018-01-09 07:41:34 PM nailanawaz its ok
2018-01-09 07:41:35 PM myriamr Yes the crochet class is fun
2018-01-09 07:41:35 PM janaj You can make pizza from Naan bread, ragu and cheese, you dont have to wait for crust to cook, just for the cheese to melt, easy fix !
2018-01-09 07:41:43 PM ashia Kathy its okto fax in completed practicum packet correct
2018-01-09 07:41:45 PM brinyanny Kathy I was in the chat for week 6 and I do not have grade
2018-01-09 07:41:49 PM jackieb We have the residents vote on restaurant choices at Resident Council (good way to increase attendance!) and they pick one to order from each month. This month is BBQ, next is Chinese. We've done pizza and burgers as well
2018-01-09 07:41:49 PM shouser WE ARE HAVING BANANA SPLIT SOCIAL TOMORROW
2018-01-09 07:41:53 PM kathyhughes Yes that will be fine
2018-01-09 07:41:54 PM sylmat6 We are going to pizza hut this month for our lunch outting. residents choice
2018-01-09 07:42:03 PM janagreen12 i do the same thing jackieb
2018-01-09 07:42:05 PM alisonk For your birthday Kathy I promise notto ask any questions about certification lol
2018-01-09 07:42:14 PM theresas1014 we are bringing in Italian from a local resturant Friday
2018-01-09 07:42:14 PM lphillips lol
2018-01-09 07:42:15 PM janaj lol
2018-01-09 07:42:15 PM tashapetit i like the naan bread pizza idea
2018-01-09 07:42:19 PM shouser LOL
2018-01-09 07:42:23 PM kathyhughes Brinnyanny I am guessing that you are in the Paced course, you will get your grades for chat at the end
2018-01-09 07:42:32 PM scchavez brian i am interested on how well the participation is in your Spanish Club. How does that go?
2018-01-09 07:42:38 PM jackieb I like that idea too. We've done English Muffin pizzas a couple times and they loved it
2018-01-09 07:42:40 PM tashua1 I work in a SNF/Rehab facility. I'm having a hard time getting my residents to come out unless its for Bingo, Happy Hour, or Pizza. Any suggestions of activities that will promote engagement from residents in these facilities
2018-01-09 07:42:41 PM ryork Kathy for the interview portion for the administrator, can i interview activity director instead of administrator
2018-01-09 07:42:48 PM brinyanny ok thanks and the forum too?
2018-01-09 07:42:49 PM bobong so what we gonna receive after MEPAP 1 & 2?
2018-01-09 07:42:51 PM kathyhughes Yes you can
2018-01-09 07:42:53 PM myriamr yes what you do in the spanish group?
2018-01-09 07:42:58 PM sherryavallone I think Im going to try a pizza social that really sounds like fun
2018-01-09 07:43:02 PM rickyd We use tortillas for thin crust pizza
2018-01-09 07:43:04 PM kathyhughes Yes and the forums as well
2018-01-09 07:43:09 PM ryork this is due on week 2 or its in the midterm practicum
2018-01-09 07:43:09 PM tashapetit oh yes english muffin pizza
2018-01-09 07:43:14 PM lphillips I want to get a knitting group togehter
2018-01-09 07:43:19 PM jeri we used english muffins
2018-01-09 07:43:21 PM kathyhughes We had pizza once a month....
2018-01-09 07:43:22 PM manueladoro what you do in spanish group?
2018-01-09 07:43:24 PM melissaz knitting groups are a lot of fun
2018-01-09 07:43:31 PM lphillips English muffin pizza!!
2018-01-09 07:43:34 PM monikadover I knitt, and do crochet
2018-01-09 07:43:39 PM myriamr I'm to decorate wheel chairs and walkers
2018-01-09 07:43:46 PM nailanawaz we knit too
2018-01-09 07:43:47 PM tknox23508 we do looming'
2018-01-09 07:43:51 PM kathyhughes and we would have a luncheon once a month and the residents picked what kind
2018-01-09 07:43:57 PM melissaz I wish we had a loom!
2018-01-09 07:44:00 PM shouser COOL IDEA ABOUT WHEELCHAIR AND WALKERS
2018-01-09 07:44:05 PM theresas1014 we call our knitting group sips and stitches, we have coffee and tea and knit/crochet together
2018-01-09 07:44:06 PM sylmat6 for cooking class is going to be pizza and dietary manager will use toasted bread marinera sauce mozarella cheese and pepperoni for the ones that want that
2018-01-09 07:44:07 PM hmainali Kathy what amount of time is provided for midterm and final test of MEPAP 1?
2018-01-09 07:44:08 PM caryhernandez Most of our residents only speak spanish
2018-01-09 07:44:15 PM tknox23508 we do luncheon to we have one on thursday
2018-01-09 07:44:17 PM ashia we have a meal of the month - resident choice
2018-01-09 07:44:19 PM myriamr we have men's lunch and ladies lunch once every month
2018-01-09 07:44:27 PM janagreen12 we do too ashia
2018-01-09 07:44:30 PM monikadover I too like the idea about decorating wheelchairs and walkers
2018-01-09 07:44:32 PM lphillips I do not know how to do an of it, would it be best ti learn first. I think someone should be able to show me how to do it.
2018-01-09 07:44:36 PM nicolephil any exercise you can do for about 30 mins in wheel chairs any ideasa
2018-01-09 07:44:37 PM kathyhughes Hari...2 hours once you open it
2018-01-09 07:44:38 PM ryork we have a themed dinner once a month
2018-01-09 07:44:40 PM mmclean None of our departments work with each other. It is sooo sad to me, they dont like my director..
2018-01-09 07:44:50 PM jeri our next goal is panini's. We are going to make the for the staff first and then the residents after we work the kinks out
2018-01-09 07:44:52 PM myriamr Yes I think will be one of my crafts
2018-01-09 07:44:52 PM bthomas we also have a resident choice meal once a month we decide that at our resident council meetings
2018-01-09 07:44:56 PM brian We have a high population of Spanish speaking residents in my facility, so that work out well
2018-01-09 07:44:59 PM sherryavallone Is anyone doing anything for Mari gra
2018-01-09 07:45:00 PM natalie1 this chat site is over whemling lol
2018-01-09 07:45:07 PM monikadover I am trying to get the kitchen to serve a b-day meal for the b-day person
2018-01-09 07:45:08 PM myriamr we do crafts once each week\
2018-01-09 07:45:08 PM tashapetit we do chair salsa twice a week
2018-01-09 07:45:10 PM manueladoro Cary my residents are all spanish
2018-01-09 07:45:14 PM ashia we do simple seated exercises with arms and legs
2018-01-09 07:45:16 PM tashua1 I also have a few residents who are bird lovers. In lieu of having bird cages in our facility I have birdfeeders all around our property. I take those residents outdoors to fill the birdfeeders twice a week with me throughout the community. I also give the birdfeed they can scatter by hand. It brings them so much pleasure and gives them a sense of purpose as well
2018-01-09 07:45:20 PM natalie1 so much information going in and out
2018-01-09 07:45:23 PM ryork last month the theme is Asian food, this month it will be Mexican food
2018-01-09 07:45:23 PM lphillips I did the decorating of wheelchirs and walkers. I wish the staff would have left them decoraed for a bit longer.
2018-01-09 07:45:31 PM bthomas we do a bday dessert for the bday person at lunch time
2018-01-09 07:45:32 PM abanks I agree natile!!!!!!!!
2018-01-09 07:45:32 PM ryork the residents love it
2018-01-09 07:45:33 PM ren so many ideas I cannot write fast enough to keep up!
2018-01-09 07:45:39 PM myriamr For exercise do Noodle and Kick ball, my residents love it
2018-01-09 07:45:51 PM janaj Chinese new year !! Red Theme everything !
2018-01-09 07:45:51 PM tknox23508 we do arms and legs and do exercise by counting to ten. like lets do to set of push out to make a total of twenty
2018-01-09 07:45:52 PM jackieb tashua what about offering snacks? or coffee/cocoa?
2018-01-09 07:45:53 PM kathyhughes You can come back and review the ideas and the chat
2018-01-09 07:46:01 PM kristenamrein Try Noodle Ball with your higher functioning residents, ours love it!
2018-01-09 07:46:02 PM brian Play Spanish music such as salsa, batacha and merengue
2018-01-09 07:46:03 PM alisonk I am doing a mardi gras celebration. not sure how yet
2018-01-09 07:46:08 PM jackieb Mine can't get enough noodle ball. They also love bowling
2018-01-09 07:46:09 PM ren awesome!

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