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2018-03-20 06:32:46 PM nlfrazier the music and memory program and a supplie company that has cheap headphones
2018-03-20 06:32:52 PM sunshine2018 We also have earbuds for all residents.
2018-03-20 06:32:52 PM patriciabates we do news letters also they love seeing their own pictures
2018-03-20 06:32:55 PM jogood families love to keep caught up thru social media
2018-03-20 06:33:00 PM lisaad denisekerr1 yay! that's what so great about music!
2018-03-20 06:33:04 PM sallyadkins thank you nlfrazier!
2018-03-20 06:33:08 PM jogood we do newsletters also
2018-03-20 06:33:14 PM nlfrazier so welcome
2018-03-20 06:33:15 PM donna2018 @lisaad - I'm volunteering at a couple of centers right now. crazy life schedule.. but I'll start looking for a part time job in a couple of months. You?
2018-03-20 06:33:16 PM robinfess our facility does not allow fb pictures
2018-03-20 06:33:20 PM nicoled we have something called a monday memo that is like a newsletter we give it out every monday
2018-03-20 06:33:25 PM denisekerr1 absoutly!
2018-03-20 06:33:25 PM pennyhunt lifeshare is a great way for families to see pictures also
2018-03-20 06:33:27 PM cdyoung1205 we do a monthly newsletter and a small adily one
2018-03-20 06:33:28 PM lisaad I used to be in the music biz so I love love love music for everyone:)
2018-03-20 06:33:29 PM daphaneb i love doing my newsletter
2018-03-20 06:33:31 PM amymc We put monthly pictures on our website
2018-03-20 06:33:32 PM sfaria No FB hear either
2018-03-20 06:33:36 PM soropeza1229 Does anyone do Daily Chronicles?
2018-03-20 06:33:36 PM yogini Let me know , if any assignments are misssing. I will also write you an email soon. My one year own pace is ending on April 30, so , I better rush. Thank you for all your support. We will continue to communicate until I finish.
2018-03-20 06:33:37 PM patriciabates social media is great, we also email our families picures
2018-03-20 06:33:49 PM alexm20 denisekeer1 yes it is. it sounds like that resdient really likes music
2018-03-20 06:33:50 PM cbockis we have a great fb page for facility and all our sister facitilites
2018-03-20 06:33:53 PM nlfrazier we have a facebook page for familes
2018-03-20 06:33:53 PM kathyhughes Great Yogini
2018-03-20 06:33:56 PM maryb Wow, a weekly newsletter is a great idea too.
2018-03-20 06:33:57 PM janaj Daily Chronicles?
2018-03-20 06:33:58 PM nicoled i love that FB thing everyone in my departmentposts on it the families love all the families are on the page they love to see what we do
2018-03-20 06:34:01 PM caryhernandez i have a 80 years old resident that listens to bad bunny, i think it is so funny
2018-03-20 06:34:03 PM jogood not so much photos...news and info about upcoming events
2018-03-20 06:34:06 PM denisekerr1 i do daily chronicles and a monthy gazzette
2018-03-20 06:34:07 PM jmarick we have daily chronicles
2018-03-20 06:34:07 PM sallyadkins We do Daily Chronicles! Residents love them!
2018-03-20 06:34:10 PM hbernath I'm not able to use social media or do anything showing pictures
2018-03-20 06:34:11 PM jessbelta We have a facebook page....customer relations does it
2018-03-20 06:34:12 PM kristenamrein We do too!
2018-03-20 06:34:14 PM sfaria I do daily chronicle. activityconnection.com is the best for so many reasons.
2018-03-20 06:34:16 PM cbockis i have done a newsletter for our memory care unit
2018-03-20 06:34:21 PM soropeza1229 Little past events that happened on that specific day. it has some trivia & riddles
2018-03-20 06:34:22 PM nicoled yes daily chronicle on activity connection
2018-03-20 06:34:29 PM jpocorello001 we do newsletters
2018-03-20 06:34:32 PM soropeza1229 i love activityconnetion
2018-03-20 06:34:34 PM valerie I do Daily Chronicles every morning. Before i copy them i write across the top or bottom what the day's activities are, so every person has a copy in case something has changed from the monthly calendar
2018-03-20 06:34:36 PM amymc I like that website
2018-03-20 06:34:38 PM yamaris2305 ACTIVITIES FOR IMPERATIVE ELDERS AS WICKED CHILDREN. ELDERLY WITH MUCH ENERGY FOR THEIR CONDITION. WHAT CAN I DO FOR THEM TAKING ON WHAT THEY ARE IN A WHEELCHAIR?
2018-03-20 06:34:40 PM cdyoung1205 daily chronicle is a hit
2018-03-20 06:34:44 PM patriciabates ours like the daily chronicles we put word searches on the back and they read them at lunch
2018-03-20 06:34:45 PM sunshine2018 We are stating a scapebook to keep here in QCC. The pictures of residents cannot go out of QCC
2018-03-20 06:34:45 PM jogood folding and stamping our newsletter is an activity
2018-03-20 06:34:46 PM sanctify77 there a forms that can be filled out by the residents or family memberes that give you legal permission to post thier pictures through social media
2018-03-20 06:34:51 PM sylmat6 i do daily chronicle with a word search
2018-03-20 06:34:57 PM kristenamrein I've even based activities off of the Daily Chronicle...the other day for Tony Randall's birthday, I brought in his autograph! They loved it!
2018-03-20 06:35:02 PM cindybrady4 we use Daily Chronicles , they enjoy those!
2018-03-20 06:35:11 PM sallyadkins cool kristen!
2018-03-20 06:35:12 PM jogood yes we have forms for permission also
2018-03-20 06:35:16 PM denisekerr1 activity connection is a wonderful tool
2018-03-20 06:35:18 PM kathyhughes Not sure about the question Yamaris
2018-03-20 06:35:19 PM jmarick that is what i do. I make copies where the daily chronicle has those activities for the day on the back and hand them to each resident each morning
2018-03-20 06:35:20 PM daphaneb i also email photo's to the family members of the residents engaging they love that
2018-03-20 06:35:27 PM sfaria I put the daily activity schedule on one side and the chronicle on the other
2018-03-20 06:35:31 PM nicoled yeah we had to have permission first too
2018-03-20 06:35:34 PM patriciabates ours like antiques too
2018-03-20 06:35:40 PM amymc Activity connection has bingo games, sensory idea, word searches etc available
2018-03-20 06:35:51 PM myriamr I use IN2L
2018-03-20 06:35:54 PM carlyekay enter the chat room
2018-03-20 06:35:56 PM kathyhughes the residents who are in wheelchairs, who have too much energy want to do what?
2018-03-20 06:35:56 PM sfaria Its a GREAT resource
2018-03-20 06:35:59 PM kristenamrein How much is Activity Connection?
2018-03-20 06:35:59 PM yogini We have a forcast of 12 inches snow tomorrow, any one else is participating?
2018-03-20 06:35:59 PM sunshine2018 Kathy, Is there anytime thats good for me to call you.
2018-03-20 06:36:00 PM daphaneb yes they do amymc i love activity connection
2018-03-20 06:36:00 PM nicoled yes even things to do for holidays or for that month
2018-03-20 06:36:04 PM sylmat6 i get word search through activity connection most of the time
2018-03-20 06:36:11 PM nlfrazier love activity connections
2018-03-20 06:36:14 PM pennyhunt we go over the activities for the day with first activity then they are also on our lifeshare moniters
2018-03-20 06:36:14 PM denisekerr1 it also has calenders, and board ideas.
2018-03-20 06:36:16 PM patriciabates we had a collector bring in antiques a few years ago
2018-03-20 06:36:18 PM jessicas We have scrapbooks also! We have ones for fun and then we have one that have our participants that have passed away with the pictures and obits
2018-03-20 06:36:18 PM abanks i do too
2018-03-20 06:36:19 PM janaj Activity Conmection have a fee?
2018-03-20 06:36:25 PM denisekerr1 no
2018-03-20 06:36:29 PM amymc we get our paint by numbers from them as well
2018-03-20 06:36:33 PM sfaria exercise groups, move trhougout the facility, go outside
2018-03-20 06:36:34 PM jogood my wc rez like to go outside and smell the fresh air
2018-03-20 06:36:35 PM soropeza1229 I want to say it was around $90 for 3 months
2018-03-20 06:36:36 PM nicoled no i dont think so
2018-03-20 06:36:37 PM daphaneb no activity connection is FREE
2018-03-20 06:36:42 PM sallyadkins Our AL makes a big deal if I dont' use the EGG-citing things from activity connection! lol
2018-03-20 06:36:45 PM jmarick we have a mini horse coming to the building on Thursday!!!!
2018-03-20 06:36:53 PM sfaria I paid $148 for the year for activity connection
2018-03-20 06:36:53 PM cbockis yes!
2018-03-20 06:36:57 PM sallyadkins MINI horse????
2018-03-20 06:36:59 PM soropeza1229 We have to pay for activity connection
2018-03-20 06:37:06 PM cdyoung1205 we do too
2018-03-20 06:37:07 PM jpocorello001 minature horse!! awesome
2018-03-20 06:37:11 PM janaj Yes Fee or No Fee?
2018-03-20 06:37:12 PM mayuridshah we have broadcast snow about 4" to 8".
2018-03-20 06:37:16 PM jmarick YES! I am super excited about it
2018-03-20 06:37:17 PM kathyhughes There is a fee for Activity connection
2018-03-20 06:37:18 PM soropeza1229 Yes fee
2018-03-20 06:37:18 PM nicoled OMG cute jmarick how did you get that
2018-03-20 06:37:18 PM sfaria FEE
2018-03-20 06:37:18 PM alexm20 jmarick the minie sounds like fun
2018-03-20 06:37:19 PM sallyadkins how much is the minature hose visit??
2018-03-20 06:37:19 PM denisekerr1 we dont pay for activity conection
2018-03-20 06:37:20 PM abanks yes a fee
2018-03-20 06:37:23 PM cdyoung1205 but its worth the fee
2018-03-20 06:37:23 PM caryhernandez that sounds so cool
2018-03-20 06:37:27 PM nlfrazier we pay foe activity connection
2018-03-20 06:37:32 PM jogood i fill a balloon and start to tap it around the room and b4 ya know it ppl are joining in and laughing along
2018-03-20 06:37:32 PM caryhernandez a minihorse
2018-03-20 06:37:34 PM kathyhughes Someone has to pay...
2018-03-20 06:37:36 PM feleciap18 I amexcited to be a memeber of SCAPA
2018-03-20 06:37:39 PM hbernath I haven't heard of activity connection, but it sounds amazing. I'm taking so many notes!!
2018-03-20 06:37:39 PM amymc We pay but its worth it
2018-03-20 06:37:39 PM soropeza1229 Yes definitely worth it
2018-03-20 06:37:43 PM nlfrazier its so worth it
2018-03-20 06:37:46 PM carlyekay left the chat room
2018-03-20 06:37:48 PM sallyadkins what is scapa???
2018-03-20 06:37:50 PM sfaria worth every penny
2018-03-20 06:37:52 PM feleciap18 tryingto becomeamemberof NAAP
2018-03-20 06:37:52 PM patriciabates yes we pay a yearly fee for activity connection
2018-03-20 06:37:53 PM yamaris2305 I HAVE A RESIDENT THAT IS VERY IMPERATIVE THAT SPEAKS ALL THE TIME IN HIGH VOICE AND BEGINS TO TELL NUMBERS AT ALL TIMES WITHOUT STOPPING, ALL THE TIME IS MOVING THE BRAKE LEVER OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR AND DOES NOT STOP DOING IT. FIGHT AGAINST THE DREAM AND THERE IS NO WAY THAT DESCANCE UNLESS YOU PAY MEDICATION. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH SOMEONE LIKE THAT?
2018-03-20 06:37:58 PM cdyoung1205 has anyone tried s&s
2018-03-20 06:38:00 PM pennyhunt there is so many good things on ACTIVITY CONNECTION
2018-03-20 06:38:06 PM jmarick we have a lady that visits a lot of our sister facilities and I decided to call her and ask her to come.
2018-03-20 06:38:07 PM nicoled i didnt know there was a fee, i would do it is worth it so much fun
2018-03-20 06:38:11 PM maryb Would a petting zoo be a good idea for Easter?
2018-03-20 06:38:12 PM sallyadkins love s&s!
2018-03-20 06:38:15 PM nlfrazier i have s&s
2018-03-20 06:38:16 PM feleciap18 i love s&S
2018-03-20 06:38:17 PM jessbelta we order a lot from s and s
2018-03-20 06:38:17 PM yogini Bye , everyone!
2018-03-20 06:38:19 PM denisekerr1 whats s&s?
2018-03-20 06:38:21 PM sunshine2018 I will have to check into activity connections
2018-03-20 06:38:23 PM feleciap18 and orientaltrade
2018-03-20 06:38:25 PM cdyoung1205 I got their mag is it worth the fee
2018-03-20 06:38:29 PM myriamr Bye yogini
2018-03-20 06:38:30 PM sfaria s&s is great but expensive
2018-03-20 06:38:32 PM daphaneb really Kathy i didnt know that i was informed it was FREE. LAWDAMERCY NOOOOO
2018-03-20 06:38:33 PM jmarick there may be a petting zoo around your area and you could call
2018-03-20 06:38:34 PM amymc I order suppplies from s&s
2018-03-20 06:38:39 PM donna2018 @jogood - Yes - they love that!!
2018-03-20 06:38:39 PM jessbelta it is good for ideas too
2018-03-20 06:38:45 PM janaj Ymaris-- Fidget blanket, keeps them busy
2018-03-20 06:38:51 PM nicoled yes oriental mag is awesome i just got the good ole day magazine as well
2018-03-20 06:38:53 PM kathyhughes Well Yamaris...I usually start with the past interests of the resident and what they used to do
2018-03-20 06:38:53 PM caryhernandez we order from s&s too
2018-03-20 06:38:54 PM jogood :D
2018-03-20 06:38:57 PM cdyoung1205 amyc thats a good idea are the reasonable
2018-03-20 06:38:57 PM sylmat6 i just started ordering from oriental express and got supplies pretty quick
2018-03-20 06:38:57 PM lisaad Yes I used to do the newsletter at my last facility and I miss i
2018-03-20 06:39:05 PM hbernath We have fidget aprons in our dementia unit
2018-03-20 06:39:05 PM sfaria fidegt blankets, boards and busy fingers
2018-03-20 06:39:07 PM terrymoore We don't have any that is in a wheelchair that has a lot of energy
2018-03-20 06:39:13 PM sallyadkins Oriental Express???
2018-03-20 06:39:16 PM kathyhughes then I develop a program around their interests which works well
2018-03-20 06:39:17 PM sallyadkins is that new?
2018-03-20 06:39:19 PM myriamr Kathy is okay if I leave I need to finish some assessments, I don't was able because I have meetings all day.
2018-03-20 06:39:23 PM amymc yes, I order my paint and paper from discount school supplies
2018-03-20 06:39:27 PM daphaneb Fidget blanlets janaj
2018-03-20 06:39:28 PM nicoled yes i use fidget blanket and a sensory mat that we made
2018-03-20 06:39:28 PM yogini left the chat room
2018-03-20 06:39:29 PM yamaris2305 GOOD IDEA
2018-03-20 06:39:29 PM sfaria love oriental express,good prices
2018-03-20 06:39:30 PM mayuridshah That is good idea.
2018-03-20 06:39:34 PM cdyoung1205 orental express?? is thT THE SAME AS ORENTAL TRADING COMPANY
2018-03-20 06:39:35 PM jogood i have a few that like to play dominoes
2018-03-20 06:39:41 PM sallyadkins cool, thanks!
2018-03-20 06:39:42 PM nlfrazier yes
2018-03-20 06:39:43 PM sfaria yes the same
2018-03-20 06:39:46 PM nicoled yes
2018-03-20 06:39:48 PM cdyoung1205 OK
2018-03-20 06:39:48 PM yamaris2305 THANKS
2018-03-20 06:39:50 PM kathyhughes also staff pays attention to poor behavior and does not pay attention to good behavior
2018-03-20 06:39:51 PM daphaneb where can i get a fidget blanket PLEASE
2018-03-20 06:39:52 PM jmarick awesome
2018-03-20 06:39:59 PM lisaad has anyone every tried armchair vacations?
2018-03-20 06:40:02 PM jmarick i will have to try that
2018-03-20 06:40:04 PM sfaria s&s has them
2018-03-20 06:40:06 PM carlyekay enter the chat room
2018-03-20 06:40:06 PM sallyadkins We played Rummy today. Some of the residents havent played in 50 years!
2018-03-20 06:40:09 PM sharlawoolley left the chat room
2018-03-20 06:40:09 PM sharlawoolley enter the chat room
2018-03-20 06:40:09 PM daphaneb Exactly Kathy they truly DONT
2018-03-20 06:40:11 PM nicoled no what is that lisad
2018-03-20 06:40:12 PM alexm20 kathy that seems a litttile messed up
2018-03-20 06:40:17 PM kathyhughes positive reinforcement from all the staff will help
2018-03-20 06:40:19 PM cdyoung1205 I HAD A FRIEND DONATE 3 FIDGET BLANKETS THEY LOVE THEM
2018-03-20 06:40:22 PM myriamr My residents play rummy every day
2018-03-20 06:40:27 PM kathyhughes but it has to be all staff
2018-03-20 06:40:27 PM denisekerr1 sorry i have to cut out early but i have to be up at 4 for work. see yall next week!
2018-03-20 06:40:30 PM lisaad we would have the resident pick
2018-03-20 06:40:39 PM alexm20 kathy i have to agree
2018-03-20 06:40:44 PM daphaneb Yes POSITIVE and YES ALL STAFF
2018-03-20 06:40:44 PM kristenamrein @daphaneb, you can make them really easily. Get a few residents who like to knit to make the base for the blanket, and then you sew on the other ribbons, buttons, etc.
2018-03-20 06:40:45 PM cbockis how about rummikub i love that game
2018-03-20 06:40:46 PM sylmat6 that is so true kathy
2018-03-20 06:40:59 PM myriamr Bye everyone I have to go to finish assessments and be early at work too.
2018-03-20 06:41:01 PM jogood i reinforce the FUN around things
2018-03-20 06:41:05 PM sfaria positive reinforcement goes a long way
2018-03-20 06:41:07 PM nlfrazier cbockis that game is so fun
2018-03-20 06:41:08 PM sallyadkins A coulple of residents want to make figit blankets and wheelchair pouches for other residents...isn't that cool??!!
2018-03-20 06:41:11 PM myriamr left the chat room
2018-03-20 06:41:13 PM daphaneb Thats something that really needs to be inforced
2018-03-20 06:41:13 PM lisaad bye miriamr
2018-03-20 06:41:16 PM cdyoung1205 yes it does
2018-03-20 06:41:16 PM jpocorello001 bye myriarmar
2018-03-20 06:41:20 PM maryb We started Rummikub and it has really taken off.\
2018-03-20 06:41:22 PM kathyhughes We would care plan it and tell all the staff and residents that this is what she needs
2018-03-20 06:41:28 PM denisekerr1 left the chat room
2018-03-20 06:41:33 PM kathyhughes including the Administrator
2018-03-20 06:41:35 PM nicoled yes we make the pouches for wheelchairs and walkers
2018-03-20 06:41:40 PM sallyadkins My all time favorite game--Rummikub!
2018-03-20 06:41:44 PM alexm20 nlfrazier what is cbockis
2018-03-20 06:41:46 PM daphaneb exactly Kathy
2018-03-20 06:41:46 PM nlfrazier great tips kathy
2018-03-20 06:41:50 PM jogood when a caregiver talks mean to a rez i take her aside and ask her if she wanys to be talked to like that
2018-03-20 06:41:55 PM soropeza1229 We have a resident who is a card shark. Used to have gambling games set up in her basement
2018-03-20 06:41:57 PM nicoled but them you have to help clean out anyone else have to do that
2018-03-20 06:42:02 PM cdyoung1205 what do you do when you have cna wont help you get residents up and to acitivties
2018-03-20 06:42:15 PM sallyadkins LOL soropeza!!
2018-03-20 06:42:15 PM sfaria talk to the unit mgr
2018-03-20 06:42:16 PM daphaneb Yes great tips Kathy
2018-03-20 06:42:17 PM feleciap18 cd that ismy issue
2018-03-20 06:42:18 PM hbernath I'm curious about everyones experience with engaging residents ton participate. We have the usual every day goers that attend everything or the specific things they like, but some don't participate at all. We've tailored activities to meet interests, but nothing works
2018-03-20 06:42:19 PM soropeza1229 Report it to their supervisor.
2018-03-20 06:42:24 PM janaj Let say they were a chef, you coul take a small blanket, sew on a spoon, a pot holder, a couple of things to open and close, about 4-5 things on one blanket,our dementia residents love this for about 30-45 minutes
2018-03-20 06:42:25 PM jmarick I have spoke with the DON when that happned with me
2018-03-20 06:42:27 PM feleciap18 or they put themback to bed
2018-03-20 06:42:28 PM nicoled i have that problem to cdyoung
2018-03-20 06:42:29 PM sharlawoolley how do you make the pouches for the wheelchairs
2018-03-20 06:42:47 PM mayuridshah yes good tips.
2018-03-20 06:42:50 PM kathyhughes I never expected the nursing staff to get residents to activities....we would go around each time to gather the residents
2018-03-20 06:42:51 PM cbockis how about memory albums you can group them together with their own books
2018-03-20 06:42:51 PM daphaneb HUH where can i get the fidget blanket please
2018-03-20 06:42:57 PM cdyoung1205 their supervisor is her bestfriend and they always say she would never do that
2018-03-20 06:42:57 PM jessbelta we made our pouches that hang on the bakc of the chair
2018-03-20 06:43:02 PM alexm20 cdyoung1205 i nelive you cna inly do so much to try to get the CNA's to help with us you can't forse them to but you can ak them
2018-03-20 06:43:11 PM sfaria We transport everyone, but often times they are not OOB in time
2018-03-20 06:43:14 PM sallyadkins On of the residents has a sewing machine in her room. She is going to make a pattern off of someone's!
2018-03-20 06:43:15 PM daphaneb OMG no
2018-03-20 06:43:20 PM jpocorello001 yeah its hard to get help from the cna
2018-03-20 06:43:23 PM patriciabates I try working with the staff to help them with that makes them more willing to help you
2018-03-20 06:43:24 PM pennyhunt we gather ours also but our sides are great and help bring them to activities
2018-03-20 06:43:25 PM kathyhughes and we would write in the care plan what activities the resident would like
2018-03-20 06:43:26 PM jogood i get my own resdients for activities and let the "view" show whos working
2018-03-20 06:43:33 PM maryb janaj, I have the same problem as you. Same few people that go. Many not interested in anything.
2018-03-20 06:43:34 PM lisaad personally I found it best in the beginning if I engage the CNAs by asking them what they know about the resident and asking their helpthey know the resident better than anyone
2018-03-20 06:43:35 PM kathyhughes and the nursing staff signs off on that
2018-03-20 06:43:38 PM soropeza1229 We gather people too. But if its a resident that is still not up & ready for an activity they want to attend, I would hope for the nursing staff to help make sure the can attend
2018-03-20 06:43:40 PM donna2018 (lol) soropezal!
2018-03-20 06:43:40 PM jmarick I always gather my residents but sometimes when I ask a CNA to get a resident up because they are in bed and want to come to bingo they sometimes will not get them up
2018-03-20 06:43:41 PM cdyoung1205 But the ones that want to get out of bed they need to have a cna help them especially since they are a hoyer
2018-03-20 06:43:43 PM patriciabates you catch more flies with honey than vineager
2018-03-20 06:43:50 PM nlfrazier our staff helps but i have to remind them
2018-03-20 06:43:54 PM daphaneb we dont have a nurse :(
2018-03-20 06:43:55 PM sallyadkins you got it patriciabates!!!
2018-03-20 06:44:00 PM janaj daph- Pinterst has great ideas
2018-03-20 06:44:00 PM sfaria Our CP are EMR and the CNA's dont have access to them
2018-03-20 06:44:06 PM caryhernandez cnas are difficult
2018-03-20 06:44:08 PM lisaad yes patriciabates!
2018-03-20 06:44:14 PM kathyhughes I would remind them that it is care planned
2018-03-20 06:44:14 PM sfaria left the chat room
2018-03-20 06:44:15 PM daphaneb thank you janaj
2018-03-20 06:44:17 PM jpocorello001 yes patricia
2018-03-20 06:44:18 PM sallyadkins I bring in cookies for the aides and nursing. Sometimes an Iced Cap!
2018-03-20 06:44:20 PM kathyhughes and they signed off on it
2018-03-20 06:44:20 PM jogood its all in how you go about the approach to cnas for help...start by using a smile and say would you mind
2018-03-20 06:44:25 PM sharlawoolley I don't have any residents that use a sewing machine
2018-03-20 06:44:26 PM maryb I gather all my residents but the CNAs always want to help as well.
2018-03-20 06:44:27 PM cdyoung1205 i do remind them most do help but a couple says its not their job to get them up for activities
2018-03-20 06:44:34 PM sfaria enter the chat room
2018-03-20 06:44:37 PM lisaad And yes sometimes cookies go a long way
2018-03-20 06:44:38 PM sanctify77 left the chat room
2018-03-20 06:44:40 PM sunshine2018 I wish our nurses got involved more.
2018-03-20 06:44:44 PM jmarick I have a pretty good relationship with my CNA's so they are more than willing to help get them up now
2018-03-20 06:44:46 PM nicoled good idea with care plan
2018-03-20 06:44:58 PM jogood show em the FTag
2018-03-20 06:45:01 PM sfaria ot kicked off,, i'm back sorry
2018-03-20 06:45:03 PM daphaneb thats great jmarick
2018-03-20 06:45:09 PM amymc We try to stay on the nursing good side so they help us. If they don't I go and talk to them and I inform the DON of the situation as well
2018-03-20 06:45:11 PM cdyoung1205 jogood thats great
2018-03-20 06:45:15 PM lisaad jmarick I have a good relationship now with most of them, but it was a process--just be patient and learn everyone's name!
2018-03-20 06:45:20 PM kathyhughes Also it is important to do inservices on activities
2018-03-20 06:45:21 PM jogood where it states ALL staf are to help in activites
2018-03-20 06:45:22 PM nlfrazier i feed our cnas when we have special food days. it helps them want to help me
2018-03-20 06:45:28 PM patriciabates CNA's are stresses, they have a hard job, but you have to remind them if they are in activities that is one less person to take care of for a while
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2018-03-20 06:45:32 PM lisaad It surprises me how many of our staff don't know the cnas at all by name
2018-03-20 06:45:34 PM amymc Us too it is in their careplan and on the brainsheets so they should be following it
2018-03-20 06:45:37 PM abanks I try to plan regular get togethers outside of work
2018-03-20 06:45:37 PM feleciap18 ok
2018-03-20 06:45:40 PM alexm20 sallyadkins thats a good ied to bribe them
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2018-03-20 06:45:43 PM sunshine2018 I tried to look up Alaska regulation but I didnt find it.
2018-03-20 06:45:44 PM nicoled yes, but then they say not part of their job description
2018-03-20 06:45:48 PM abanks and stay on their good sside
2018-03-20 06:45:57 PM jmarick yes, definitely a process because it took a while and a lot of smiles and kindess to develop that relationship
2018-03-20 06:46:01 PM sfaria RESPECT for the CNA's
2018-03-20 06:46:06 PM cdyoung1205 yes they do but when they are sitting down doing nothng its not right
2018-03-20 06:46:07 PM kathyhughes I will look later this week Ronda
2018-03-20 06:46:07 PM hbernath I always want to bring in cookies or something for staff, we just have limited places to out those kinds of things
2018-03-20 06:46:13 PM sylmat6 i feed them as well . I tell them to bring residents and then i will give them ice cream which we have every thursday
2018-03-20 06:46:14 PM lisaad jmarick yes
2018-03-20 06:46:19 PM sallyadkins I dont' think of it as a bribe, but just paying it forward!:)
2018-03-20 06:46:19 PM sharlawoolley I was thinking of doing inservices on activites we have never done one
2018-03-20 06:46:20 PM abanks I was a cna for 8 years
2018-03-20 06:46:21 PM hbernath It has to be placed in the break room for all staff if things are brought in
2018-03-20 06:46:26 PM jogood my caregivers have a language barrier
2018-03-20 06:46:27 PM alexm20 abanks ya it's best to stay on their good sied because they will be willing to help
2018-03-20 06:46:31 PM jpocorello001 yes sally
2018-03-20 06:46:32 PM pennyhunt i figure we are there for the residents care it is all of our jobs to make them happy
2018-03-20 06:46:32 PM janaj Never burn bridges with CNA"s they are a vital element in your sucess
2018-03-20 06:46:33 PM donna2018 (L) @sallyadkins
2018-03-20 06:46:33 PM lisaad sallyadkins yes!

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