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2018-03-27 06:23:14 PM kathyhughes No Yamaris it will not cause a problem...
2018-03-27 06:23:17 PM lisaad hbernath we don't have one here either, but I have just been talking to some activity assistants to try to get together--
2018-03-27 06:23:23 PM tiffanylhenderson unfortunately they dont and we would have to buy every one individual polishes
2018-03-27 06:23:24 PM mcgrath What about those that are not Mothers? I hope you include them too! :)
2018-03-27 06:23:25 PM scarvalho09 we make coursages fake flowers and flower tape the ladies love it!
2018-03-27 06:23:28 PM delanie02 Wandella-it's temporary and you will soon be an AD and feeling the reward
2018-03-27 06:23:32 PM yamaris2305 THANK
2018-03-27 06:23:42 PM nicoled corsage is a cute idea
2018-03-27 06:23:55 PM dmartin Marie sometimes flower shoppes give you break when you tell them where you are from
2018-03-27 06:23:56 PM scarvalho09 May is a very busy month for all of us National NURSING HOME WEEK super excited!!
2018-03-27 06:23:57 PM delanie02 We are also doing corsages
2018-03-27 06:24:00 PM kristenamrein left the chat room
2018-03-27 06:24:01 PM daphaneb i love that idea 2
2018-03-27 06:24:03 PM mblackstone10 I mean for me every woman has the natural instrict to be a mother
2018-03-27 06:24:06 PM mcgrath I like the fake corsage idea!
2018-03-27 06:24:07 PM janaj Do you soak and scrub before you polish? or just polish?
2018-03-27 06:24:08 PM wandellav we do nails and make up once a week they seam to like it
2018-03-27 06:24:13 PM deniseransome All women at our center will receive a flower whether they are mother or not.
2018-03-27 06:24:15 PM mblackstone10 they have probably been some type of role model or influence to someone
2018-03-27 06:24:16 PM abanks I am the only one in my facility, I dont work weekends and not allowed to work holidays
2018-03-27 06:24:18 PM alexysg Those that are not Mothers may be aunts or godmothers so I wonder what to do for them?
2018-03-27 06:24:21 PM kellyrulli I soak and scrub always!!!
2018-03-27 06:24:22 PM jmarick we do nails once a week too
2018-03-27 06:24:22 PM kristenamrein enter the chat room
2018-03-27 06:24:22 PM nicoled what is a good idea to include the men in our facility for mothers day?
2018-03-27 06:24:24 PM valerie Any ideas for national nursing home week?
2018-03-27 06:24:25 PM kathyhughes That is why I had a Wine and Cheese party for Mothers Day and a Beer and snacks for Fathers Day we had too many people without children
2018-03-27 06:24:34 PM soropeza1229 We usually soak & then polish.
2018-03-27 06:24:42 PM pennyhunt thats a good idea Kathy
2018-03-27 06:24:44 PM nicoled good idea kathy
2018-03-27 06:24:47 PM tiffanylhenderson for fathers day we do sports, beer anf pizza
2018-03-27 06:24:47 PM mblackstone10 thats a good idea.
2018-03-27 06:24:48 PM marie OHHH GREAT IDEA I WILL GET DONATIONS JUST A LITTLE FROM ALL THE STORES
2018-03-27 06:24:48 PM terrymoore Every Saturday is our day for Nails
2018-03-27 06:24:52 PM dianea1781 good idea
2018-03-27 06:24:53 PM daphaneb I love that idea Kathy im going try that instead
2018-03-27 06:24:54 PM mblackstone10 I am doing a beer tasting for fathers day
2018-03-27 06:24:56 PM kellyrulli Most of our residents are mothers.
2018-03-27 06:24:58 PM jtilford I am going to do snacks for Father's Day. We don't do alchohol
2018-03-27 06:24:59 PM alexysg That sounds great!
2018-03-27 06:25:02 PM feleciap18 fathers day they want to do a cookout
2018-03-27 06:25:03 PM soropeza1229 Does anyone have anything planned for volunteer week?
2018-03-27 06:25:05 PM dpackard thank you Kathy
2018-03-27 06:25:07 PM joanec very good idea
2018-03-27 06:25:07 PM janaj Alternative to wine? our admin, says no
2018-03-27 06:25:07 PM deniseransome We clean nail with orange stick, soap and water if needed.
2018-03-27 06:25:09 PM donnalova2 That's a great idea Kathy. I may do that for those unable to come to our tea.
2018-03-27 06:25:13 PM kellyrulli Beer tasting is a great idea!
2018-03-27 06:25:18 PM kathyhughes Mocktails
2018-03-27 06:25:18 PM pennyhunt we do cookouts for our Fathers day
2018-03-27 06:25:20 PM nicoled we usually do a picninc for fathers day
2018-03-27 06:25:21 PM abanks yes we have a dinner for volunteer week
2018-03-27 06:25:21 PM dmartin when we have the mothers day social we have a mens activity for the men
2018-03-27 06:25:29 PM janaj good ideas
2018-03-27 06:25:39 PM jtilford I only have a few volunteers. I am going to have the residents do something for them
2018-03-27 06:25:44 PM patriciabates last year we did tea party for ladys and hot dog cook out for dads
2018-03-27 06:25:45 PM donnalova2 I've been wanting to a wine tasting event. Anyone ever do that?
2018-03-27 06:25:46 PM dianea1781 we dont have that many men
2018-03-27 06:25:51 PM dmartin we did beer and brats and the last facility I worked for last fathers day
2018-03-27 06:25:52 PM mcgrath That is a good idea Kathy!
2018-03-27 06:25:55 PM daphaneb the men really liked the birdhouse activity
2018-03-27 06:25:56 PM soropeza1229 We're doing a 50's sock hop & combining it with our volunteer appreciation.
2018-03-27 06:25:58 PM delanie02 Yeah good idea about having a men's group going at the same time. but that means finding more staff of volunteers to help!
2018-03-27 06:26:02 PM abanks we have 5 facilities and we all get to pick like 5 of our volunteers and we have a dinner
2018-03-27 06:26:02 PM donnalova2 We only have 5 men.
2018-03-27 06:26:04 PM terrymoore No Beer or Wine here
2018-03-27 06:26:04 PM mayuridshah we will have a mother's day party without alchol.
2018-03-27 06:26:08 PM marie KATHY REAL WINE AND BEER?
2018-03-27 06:26:16 PM nicoled i have 2 men right now
2018-03-27 06:26:20 PM deniseransome Mother's Day asking family to be involved and I have not gotten to Father's Day yet but the cookout is a grerat idea.
2018-03-27 06:26:28 PM patriciabates also in april we have volunteer banquet
2018-03-27 06:26:32 PM marie I LIKE THAT
2018-03-27 06:26:38 PM abanks yes a bbq
2018-03-27 06:26:39 PM soropeza1229 We have a happy hour every wednesday & serve wine to residents that have dr orders
2018-03-27 06:26:40 PM dmartin no more beer and wine or happy hour here working in skilled now
2018-03-27 06:26:40 PM mblackstone10 yes real beer and real wine
2018-03-27 06:26:46 PM dpackard we are having a luncheon for the volunteers
2018-03-27 06:26:46 PM tiffanylhenderson same. for volunteers we are doing a havana nights theme
2018-03-27 06:26:47 PM kathyhughes Yes,,,we considered that they were Adults...besides they were limited to 2 each
2018-03-27 06:26:48 PM lindsaypkrull My residents love Happy Hour, we have one every week. I think that a wine and cheese mother's day would be a great idea
2018-03-27 06:26:51 PM kellyrulli We dont have any volunteers infortunately
2018-03-27 06:26:53 PM nicoled i was thinking of making a spritzer for mothers day or a lemonade
2018-03-27 06:26:53 PM jtilford I am trying to rebuild our volunteer program.
2018-03-27 06:26:56 PM donnalova2 We serve real wine & beer twice a month at our Friday Social as well as wine every Sunday at our Wine & Cheese Social
2018-03-27 06:26:57 PM wandellav for mother day they want to go out to eat but not all can go so i thought we could have a sub party
2018-03-27 06:27:01 PM terrymoore We don't have any men
2018-03-27 06:27:04 PM dpackard we only have a few as well
2018-03-27 06:27:04 PM patriciabates our happy our is on friday
2018-03-27 06:27:04 PM mcgrath We have happy hour every Friday with non-alcoholic beer & wine. They love it!
2018-03-27 06:27:06 PM dianea1781 happy hour for us every wednesday
2018-03-27 06:27:09 PM shemason In the begining I was so stressed being 55 on line taking classes was scary because, I feel that I do better hands on in a classroom with the instructure. Unfortunetley you can only take the course online but I picked up quickly and have learned a great ton!! This course has really made me look at an Director of Activities on a much proffessional note, even my charting and progress notes are much better. I have Head Departments saying Sheena your notes are looking mucher sharper these days.
2018-03-27 06:27:16 PM abanks volunteers are hard to come by for sure
2018-03-27 06:27:17 PM scarvalho09 We do mocktails on special occasions
2018-03-27 06:27:19 PM deniseransome We always focus on the Mother but would like to make Father's Day extra special.
2018-03-27 06:27:24 PM sylmat6 do you have drs orders for alcohol drinks
2018-03-27 06:27:30 PM jmarick I wish we could have that at our facility but no alcohol. they would love having wine and cheese
2018-03-27 06:27:37 PM patriciabates real wine, beer and some mixed drinks
2018-03-27 06:27:42 PM lisaad shemason I'm starting to feel that way too! Especially after last weeks readings
2018-03-27 06:27:45 PM nicoled yes sylmat6
2018-03-27 06:27:54 PM mblackstone10 MIXOLOGY classes go over well!
2018-03-27 06:28:01 PM sylmat6 thanks nicoled
2018-03-27 06:28:06 PM nicoled i do for my residents in the memory care unit
2018-03-27 06:28:16 PM alexysg The "FRE" brand is alcohol removed wine!
2018-03-27 06:28:26 PM nicoled i think it depends what the unit is
2018-03-27 06:28:27 PM delanie02 shemason i agree. I have even more respect for AD's now.
2018-03-27 06:28:28 PM soropeza1229 We don't have have too many individual volunteers. However, we have resident volunteers, family members, churches, family members of former residents. All are invited & recognized at our appreciation program.
2018-03-27 06:28:29 PM terrymoore I'm still working on getting Volunteers:$
2018-03-27 06:28:31 PM janaj Smoothies are always a hit, fruit and yogurt from dietary make this cost affective
2018-03-27 06:28:33 PM marie I JUST GOT MY CROCK POT I WILL MAKE CINNAMON ROLLS FOR MOTHERS DAY
2018-03-27 06:28:33 PM dmartin where do they swell that
2018-03-27 06:28:36 PM nicoled really alexa
2018-03-27 06:28:38 PM mcgrath Is it good? - Fre
2018-03-27 06:28:45 PM jmarick I am working on getting a few more volunteers
2018-03-27 06:28:48 PM dmartin sell
2018-03-27 06:28:53 PM nicoled do they sell it in the liquor store
2018-03-27 06:28:57 PM alexysg We have been using it at our facility in our new "Corner Cafe" program for the rehab unit
2018-03-27 06:29:01 PM dmartin wow did not know that
2018-03-27 06:29:08 PM donnalova2 I really enjoyed the readings on Men's Activiites. I feel we forget about them since we only have 5- two of which don"t really do anything- the others will come on trips with us, go to bingo and attend some of the activities.
2018-03-27 06:29:09 PM deniseransome When doing assessments very few of the 100 are interested in alcohol beverages. I have 5 interested in wine.
2018-03-27 06:29:11 PM dpackard we did sparkling water and then added fruit to make them taste like fancy cocktails.
2018-03-27 06:29:12 PM jtilford We used to have a volunteer coordinator, but she left over a year ago.
2018-03-27 06:29:18 PM scarvalho09 looking for more volunteers but other facilities were very helpful with new ideas and possibly working together on a picnic at the park with music
2018-03-27 06:29:18 PM patriciabates volunteers are always a challenge
2018-03-27 06:29:20 PM dmartin soda floats work wonders
2018-03-27 06:29:21 PM jmarick i have had two come in and fill out the stuff they needed but they have not come in for training.
2018-03-27 06:29:34 PM kellyrulli Loved all the Budget cutting tips in this weeks assignment!
2018-03-27 06:29:36 PM nicoled left the chat room
2018-03-27 06:29:40 PM dianea1781 wish i could get volunteers
2018-03-27 06:29:41 PM abanks how do u guys try and get volunteers?
2018-03-27 06:29:42 PM nicoled enter the chat room
2018-03-27 06:29:48 PM dmartin try you local churches best for regular attendance of volunteers
2018-03-27 06:29:51 PM nicoled http://www.frewines.com/
2018-03-27 06:29:53 PM jtilford In a previous life I was a volunteer coordinator. It is just getting the time to market to schools and the universities
2018-03-27 06:29:58 PM pennyhunt school kids and churches
2018-03-27 06:29:59 PM feleciap18 call local highschools
2018-03-27 06:30:02 PM scarvalho09 i loved going to visit other facilitys it was truly a great experience
2018-03-27 06:30:09 PM kellyrulli Sometimes volunteers fr us is more work.
2018-03-27 06:30:10 PM tiffanylhenderson colleges are great for finding volunteers
2018-03-27 06:30:11 PM patriciabates churches, highschool clubs
2018-03-27 06:30:17 PM alexysg FRE is very good and smells just like the real thing!
2018-03-27 06:30:19 PM dmartin it can be kelly
2018-03-27 06:30:25 PM donnalova2 We had a lot of high school kids volunteer. But that has dropped off in the last month since they have all the hours they need. I feel I need to better plan for when they come.
2018-03-27 06:30:28 PM kellyrulli Yes dmartin
2018-03-27 06:30:39 PM patriciabates we get a lot of family members volunteer also
2018-03-27 06:30:40 PM kristenamrein I would go to the local colleges, sometimes they can place interns in the facility.
2018-03-27 06:30:45 PM mcgrath A Local United Way may help, as they have a volunteer corner.
2018-03-27 06:30:46 PM delanie02 We have highschoolers that come in as part of their healthcare career class. many stay as volunteers even after they graduate because they form relationships with res.
2018-03-27 06:30:54 PM terrymoore I'm trying to reach out to churches, but that isn't going very well
2018-03-27 06:30:56 PM alexysg It is even sold at Target!
2018-03-27 06:30:56 PM patriciabates 4 h clubs
2018-03-27 06:30:57 PM abanks i hae 2 different churches that come in once a month and do a service and hyme sing they love it
2018-03-27 06:31:00 PM wandellav on father day some of my men want to go fishing and have a pizza with beer
2018-03-27 06:31:04 PM lisaad abanks we have lots of high schools in our area and so many of the kids LOVE coming to play games with residenets
2018-03-27 06:31:05 PM dmartin they want to help but sometimes take it upon themselves to make choices as a staff person would
2018-03-27 06:31:07 PM michellelheldt friends family church are my main vouounteers
2018-03-27 06:31:12 PM mayuridshah you can also volunteer in the hospital.
2018-03-27 06:31:17 PM nicoled yeah, i usually have famlies to volunteer around the holidays such as christmas for singing
2018-03-27 06:31:19 PM dpackard i have a new volunteer starting and she is excited and has lots of ideas
2018-03-27 06:31:20 PM soropeza1229 I actually began as a volunteer when I was 15. I fell in love with it & started working part-time in activities when I was 16
2018-03-27 06:31:26 PM scarvalho09 It is a long process at my work to get volunteers to come in paper work then wait for it to come in then get approved i have a HS student that has been waiting 3 weeks :(
2018-03-27 06:31:29 PM jtilford My church and another are active. I am trying to get the 20 other churches in our Association to help too
2018-03-27 06:31:31 PM donnalova2 I never thought of checking with the school for anyone in the nursing program. That's a great idea.
2018-03-27 06:31:34 PM mcgrath We have Local College that offers a Volunteer Class. They have to get 60 hours in.
2018-03-27 06:31:40 PM dianea1781 i cant take anyone under 18
2018-03-27 06:31:53 PM sylmat6 same here
2018-03-27 06:31:56 PM michellelheldt why
2018-03-27 06:31:58 PM kellyrulli 16 is our age limit
2018-03-27 06:31:58 PM delanie02 They love to volunteer for college apps and we love them because they're young and exciting lol
2018-03-27 06:31:59 PM alexysg I started as a volunteer in high school!
2018-03-27 06:32:03 PM nicoled really dinea even if they are with parents?
2018-03-27 06:32:10 PM lisaad Alot of places have long training for volunteers I think some poeple don't Good idea
2018-03-27 06:32:11 PM pennyhunt we have teens come in and usually they visit with residents or help us during activity
2018-03-27 06:32:12 PM dianea1781 corporate policy
2018-03-27 06:32:16 PM janaj does every voluteer have to pass background check?
2018-03-27 06:32:18 PM donnalova2 We are lucky that we can take in anyone. No age limit.
2018-03-27 06:32:20 PM dmartin us to they need clearances and shot records up to date
2018-03-27 06:32:26 PM nicoled yeah i would come in with my parents when i was a kid
2018-03-27 06:32:29 PM michellelheldt i HAVE KIDS FRROM CHURCH THAT PLAY PIANO
2018-03-27 06:32:31 PM dmartin TB screening
2018-03-27 06:32:35 PM scarvalho09 Quick question off topic has anyone ever cotacted the TODAY show for the birthday shout outs i have a resident who is turning 103 nd would like to have her enterted in she would love it and i have recieved concent from family
2018-03-27 06:32:36 PM dpackard if the high school student is under 18 they shouldn't have to do a background check only ppd
2018-03-27 06:32:39 PM nicoled cute michelle
2018-03-27 06:32:41 PM kellyrulli yes cleaarances and TB test
2018-03-27 06:32:43 PM abanks my daughter come in and helps she is 14 as long as she is with me or another adult ahe is allowed
2018-03-27 06:32:43 PM marie YES ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST PASS A BACKROUND CHECKS
2018-03-27 06:32:45 PM hbernath Kathy, is there any way to talk to our classmates via the class site? Outside live chat times?
2018-03-27 06:32:49 PM daphaneb left the chat room
2018-03-27 06:32:53 PM mblackstone10 our volunteers have to at least be 13
2018-03-27 06:32:58 PM daphaneb enter the chat room
2018-03-27 06:33:00 PM mcgrath Hey , for Easter we just had someone bring Rabbits in today for Pet Therapy. It was a big Hit!!
2018-03-27 06:33:01 PM delanie02 you can also write the president for a birthday card
2018-03-27 06:33:01 PM mblackstone10 only adults need tb and background check
2018-03-27 06:33:03 PM feleciap18 i am starting to get alot of volunteers it is starting to get hot
2018-03-27 06:33:04 PM shemason I did my practitum assignments also, I'm just waiting on my advisor the Director of Nursing to sign them I pray that she signs them in atimely manner do to a shortage of nurses in the facility she has actually been working as a floor nurse until she can get coverage. I jump in and help as needed working as an CNA and TMA but do to my classes I'm not much help because this course is very important to me and I need to stay focuse
2018-03-27 06:33:08 PM valerie i was told i don't have to do background checks if they stay in the common areas?
2018-03-27 06:33:09 PM dmartin if they are regular attendies more than 10 hours monthly regardless of age they need clearances
2018-03-27 06:33:11 PM terrymoore I'm working on the Homeschoolers now, I have one family coming (L)
2018-03-27 06:33:14 PM lisaad Formal volunteers have to go through some training but if you can arrange it through a school and they come with a teacher or chaperone they don't have to
2018-03-27 06:33:23 PM dmartin here in PA
2018-03-27 06:33:24 PM kathyhughes I believe that if you go to the Today Show site there might be information
2018-03-27 06:33:25 PM michellelheldt TOO BAD THERE IS SO MUCH OUT THERE FOR THE KIDDOS TO COME DO STUFF
2018-03-27 06:33:30 PM donnalova2 We also have a resident turning 100- any party ideas?
2018-03-27 06:33:32 PM wandellav its hard to get 16 to 18 to come in for the kind of resident i have i with i could
2018-03-27 06:33:32 PM nicoled home schooling to get volunteers?
2018-03-27 06:33:37 PM lisaad Also churches are a good resource for volunteers
2018-03-27 06:33:44 PM scarvalho09 Thanks Kathy appriciate it :)
2018-03-27 06:33:48 PM abanks i believe for our final we have to chat with a classmate , anyone need a partner???
2018-03-27 06:33:49 PM jtilford National Honor Societies have to do volunteer hours
2018-03-27 06:34:01 PM daphaneb sorry i lost my connection im back
2018-03-27 06:34:06 PM sylmat6 i do abanks
2018-03-27 06:34:07 PM lisaad jtilford good to know!
2018-03-27 06:34:07 PM kathyhughes AS for chatting outside of tonights chat you can always use the chat room for a study buddy chat....use the Practicum Chat room
2018-03-27 06:34:09 PM dpackard in my facility if they are under 18 they are a junior volunteer and have to be with a staff member
2018-03-27 06:34:09 PM dmartin I do
2018-03-27 06:34:14 PM mcgrath Yes!
2018-03-27 06:34:21 PM valerie donnalova- are you from a big city? I think it would be cool to invite the mayor for a 100th bday party
2018-03-27 06:34:25 PM delanie02 Just did a 100 birthday party and we just did cupcakes, her favorite music, and lots of cards. Shes 100 with Alzheimer's so we kept it simple. she LOVED it tho
2018-03-27 06:34:27 PM dianea1781 my town has a lunch with the govenor for seniors over 100
2018-03-27 06:34:27 PM donnalova2 I would be interested also.
2018-03-27 06:34:29 PM terrymoore Yes, Homeschool familys
2018-03-27 06:34:34 PM pennyhunt key clubs are good to use too
2018-03-27 06:34:37 PM abanks stylmat ok great!!! when is good for you?
2018-03-27 06:34:38 PM michellelheldt THANKS kATHY
2018-03-27 06:34:43 PM daphaneb oh ok thanks Kathy
2018-03-27 06:34:44 PM marie I GET ALOT OF HELP ON FORUMS TOO
2018-03-27 06:34:59 PM cbockis me too
2018-03-27 06:35:01 PM daphaneb i do to mMarie
2018-03-27 06:35:17 PM nicoled what is a key club?
2018-03-27 06:35:19 PM janaj Kathy, what season or month is hardest to plan with new ideas?
2018-03-27 06:35:29 PM feleciap18 the forums are helpful
2018-03-27 06:35:31 PM sylmat6 lunch time from 12:30-2 or evening hours
2018-03-27 06:35:33 PM patriciabates how about what it was 100 years ago things that happend that year
2018-03-27 06:35:37 PM kristenamrein I'm curious about key clubs too.
2018-03-27 06:35:40 PM pennyhunt through school its a program where i live
2018-03-27 06:35:45 PM dmartin do you all have universities through your companies in which you have to do online trainings
2018-03-27 06:35:54 PM donnalova2 That just gave me an idea. 100 cards- how cool is that. I can get them at the dollar store and have everyone sign them. What a great idea. I also just thought out of the cards that are from the year your were born where it lists everything.
2018-03-27 06:35:58 PM michellelheldt WHO IS FROM NAVVARE BEACH FL?
2018-03-27 06:36:04 PM feleciap18 yes
2018-03-27 06:36:09 PM kathyhughes I had new ideas from the residents all the time...they would have great ideas
2018-03-27 06:36:13 PM abanks i have to do 19 inservices on the computer every year
2018-03-27 06:36:18 PM mcgrath 100 cards is a great idea!
2018-03-27 06:36:20 PM alexysg I want to move to FL so bad with this New England weather lol
2018-03-27 06:36:25 PM daphaneb they really do Kathy
2018-03-27 06:36:27 PM kathyhughes so I did not have a season that was dull or hard to plan for
2018-03-27 06:36:36 PM dmartin THat sounds about right Abanks
2018-03-27 06:36:36 PM cbockis we have a monthly calendar committee resident hosted
2018-03-27 06:36:44 PM daphaneb really Kathy
2018-03-27 06:36:47 PM alexysg They are wise !
2018-03-27 06:36:50 PM abanks i just took an 8 hr u-first coure on Friday! very good course
2018-03-27 06:36:52 PM donnalova2 Where do you live in New England-alesysg
2018-03-27 06:36:52 PM marie THE INFORMATION LAST WEEK REALLY GAVE ME GOOD IDEAS FOR MEN ACTIVITIES
2018-03-27 06:36:57 PM mblackstone10 what kind of facility were you at Kathy
2018-03-27 06:36:59 PM lisaad donnalova you can go online and get a copy of their hometown paper from the day they were born! I did it for my dad when he truned 80! He loved it
2018-03-27 06:37:02 PM kathyhughes I did plan 2 easy months....Jan and Sept so we could plan ahead
2018-03-27 06:37:02 PM sylmat6 abanks let get on tomorrow before specialty chat. are you available around 6
2018-03-27 06:37:03 PM delanie02 Or i've seen like 100pieces of food, like popcorn, or jelly beans. count out 100 and bag it up cute
2018-03-27 06:37:03 PM jtilford I have a resident who was a day care director, she is great at decorating and she gets my crafts together for me
2018-03-27 06:37:04 PM dmartin gonna talk to my administrator about being able to bring my work laptop home
2018-03-27 06:37:07 PM nicoled i like the idea of going back in time seeing what was going on then, what clothes they were reminise
2018-03-27 06:37:08 PM patriciabates we ask our residents every month what they want to do
2018-03-27 06:37:22 PM michellelheldt SAME HERE
2018-03-27 06:37:23 PM cbockis anyone have baseball celebration this week
2018-03-27 06:37:29 PM cbockis opening day
2018-03-27 06:37:31 PM mcgrath For Birthdays we have a big Cake & Icecream Social. --Our volunteers bring in the cake, and we have a volunteer accordian player. They love it.
2018-03-27 06:37:33 PM kathyhughes We had a Resident Planning Committee
2018-03-27 06:37:36 PM donnalova2 She was born in England- I guess I could try. That would be very cool.
2018-03-27 06:37:37 PM jtilford I ask at resident council for what they want to do
2018-03-27 06:37:41 PM alexysg That is the way to go! Then you know you are implementing activities that they enjoy for sure
2018-03-27 06:37:42 PM daphaneb when you plan ahead it makes it so much easier i think
2018-03-27 06:37:48 PM nicoled yeah me too kathy
2018-03-27 06:37:52 PM dianea1781 ours is resident programs chat
2018-03-27 06:37:55 PM dmartin between clinical team mtg, mgr mtgs and care plans meeting 3-4 hours 2 times a week its hard to get everything done
2018-03-27 06:38:03 PM soropeza1229 At our resident council we go over any new ideas the residents may have.
2018-03-27 06:38:04 PM kathyhughes and would ask the residents to brainstorm each season at Resident Council
2018-03-27 06:38:11 PM dmartin I am also down a fulltime and 1 partime persons
2018-03-27 06:38:14 PM valerie yes, i struggle with the balance also dmartin
2018-03-27 06:38:14 PM pennyhunt we are already working on may calendar
2018-03-27 06:38:16 PM cbockis resident coucil elections were a success today
2018-03-27 06:38:19 PM marie I ASK THE GUYS THAT PLAY DOMINOES IF THEY WOULD LIKE POKER AND THEY WERE VERY EXCITED
2018-03-27 06:38:26 PM nicoled yeah and give their ideas to what they would like to do
2018-03-27 06:38:27 PM donnalova2 I'm always asking my residents for ideas. They're great.
2018-03-27 06:38:29 PM daphaneb i love that Kathy
2018-03-27 06:38:31 PM kellyrulli I will do that at our next resident Cuncil meeting!
2018-03-27 06:38:36 PM nicoled or have a staff member help you
2018-03-27 06:38:37 PM kstarr enter the chat room
2018-03-27 06:38:44 PM scarvalho09 Resident council the residents are very informative and will aslo let me know during group activities what has been working and what they would like to see. my residents are very vocal on likes and dislikes which is great
2018-03-27 06:38:48 PM sylmat6 I did the brain storming and residents loved it
2018-03-27 06:38:48 PM sylmat6 started with spring
2018-03-27 06:38:49 PM lindsaypkrull We started having a "variety hour" where we just facilitate an individual social hour. It's become an hour a day where they can just come in and do puzzles, cards, or coloring. And it's also been a great way to get people who don't come to activities to come to the activity room and get to know them.
2018-03-27 06:38:51 PM dmartin it your documentation intricate
2018-03-27 06:38:53 PM alexysg Pokeno is really fun and easy to learn as well!
2018-03-27 06:39:08 PM janaj We had a black jack tournament, with root beer and pretzels,
2018-03-27 06:39:08 PM alexysg Also bottoms up!
2018-03-27 06:39:11 PM dianea1781 sounds fun
2018-03-27 06:39:13 PM dpackard we do atleast two trips a month and the same residents want to go all the time. I was told by the director at a personal care home that they do 1 trip a month and also do an ativity where the residents order out and she picks the food up and eat in
2018-03-27 06:39:15 PM delanie02 I like the variety hour idea
2018-03-27 06:39:21 PM jtilford I use my Saturday Morning Discussion time to ask what they want also
2018-03-27 06:39:22 PM kstarr I just finished the midterm (And passed, yay!) but i forgot about this forum. just now arriving. ...not sure what the protocol is for participation...KAthy?
2018-03-27 06:39:26 PM lindsaypkrull Our residents are very honest about what works and what doesn't. I love our resident council because we really get to know what they want to do.
2018-03-27 06:39:30 PM soropeza1229 Our version of variety hour is "lifestyle freestyle" we have usually 2x/week
2018-03-27 06:39:41 PM cbockis how do you know you passed
2018-03-27 06:39:46 PM kathyhughes Welcome Kathryn
2018-03-27 06:39:46 PM pennyhunt we do 4 outings a month and try to switch out different residents
2018-03-27 06:39:46 PM nicoled i like that
2018-03-27 06:39:48 PM camogden enter the chat room
2018-03-27 06:39:55 PM daphaneb Variety hour.....hummmmm

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