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2018-05-08 06:18:18 PM adriennem I also work in a memory unit
2018-05-08 06:18:20 PM daphaneb oh ok
2018-05-08 06:18:21 PM dmartin We love our poker party and battle of the sexes
2018-05-08 06:18:26 PM elizabethw we have black jack they go nuts for it
2018-05-08 06:18:28 PM dcorvin can we wait for awhile or is there a certain time limit to finish the second part
2018-05-08 06:18:28 PM maryb Can you order a large jengo game on Amazon?
2018-05-08 06:18:28 PM gdejesus ok
2018-05-08 06:18:28 PM kathyhughes You can take MEPAP2 at any time...but let me encourage you to take asap so that you will do well on the NCCAP exam
2018-05-08 06:18:37 PM amberh i wANT to do pokeno
2018-05-08 06:18:44 PM nicoled i work in MC
2018-05-08 06:18:45 PM dmartin so I go the game fact or crap but list on calendar fact or fiction
2018-05-08 06:18:48 PM merrinoelpeterson whats jengo
2018-05-08 06:18:48 PM 2960580 whAT IS THAT
2018-05-08 06:18:50 PM nicoled lol
2018-05-08 06:18:51 PM trisha1903 I think you can mary b
2018-05-08 06:18:57 PM daphaneb poker party is good for the mens club we have
2018-05-08 06:18:57 PM dianap when we play jeopardy, i put the men and women on different teams....Man does it get exciting!
2018-05-08 06:18:59 PM dcorvin is the nccap online too
2018-05-08 06:18:59 PM dpackard bingo socials and entertainment are big in my facility
2018-05-08 06:18:59 PM alexysg Where is the NCCAP exam held Kathy?
2018-05-08 06:19:01 PM nicoled i believe so Maryb
2018-05-08 06:19:03 PM dylonlankford93 Our residents in memory care are over BINGO, but I hear that is all Assisted Living wants to do!
2018-05-08 06:19:03 PM trisha1903 I have seen them on amazon
2018-05-08 06:19:09 PM dmartin the residents love it the ones in our memory support care unit also
2018-05-08 06:19:09 PM shemason bccramer never feel scared of the survey, just relax and do your best loke you do all year round. I live in Texas also just had the survey 2 weeks ago,
2018-05-08 06:19:33 PM scarvalho09 Kathy after completing Mepap1 and 2 how long do we have to take the NCCAP exam?
2018-05-08 06:19:34 PM kathyhughes there are sites all over for the NCCAP exam...I would not worry about it until you get into the MEPAP2
2018-05-08 06:19:36 PM dpackard how different is the survey now
2018-05-08 06:19:42 PM pennyhunt we are starting to make beerat our facility so that will be one of our mens groups that our male workers do for us that should be fun
2018-05-08 06:19:47 PM alexysg Okay, awesome thanks!
2018-05-08 06:19:48 PM maryb I wonder if they have soft sided Jengo. The large hard blocks could scare residents and make them nervous.
2018-05-08 06:19:48 PM dcorvin ok thank you
2018-05-08 06:19:57 PM trisha1903 Thats all you can do during survey is stay calm.
2018-05-08 06:19:58 PM mcgrath What i sJengo? Do you play Jeopardy from the actual Board Game?
2018-05-08 06:19:59 PM dianea1781 ive nevr been good at taking tests the NCCAPexams scares me
2018-05-08 06:20:02 PM ahenwood I am nervous, for the track I am on I will have to wait a few years to take the NCCAP test
2018-05-08 06:20:03 PM dpackard the national exam is not open book is it
2018-05-08 06:20:04 PM amberh good idea about beer
2018-05-08 06:20:06 PM kathyhughes You have forever Stephanie but the people who waited did not do well
2018-05-08 06:20:13 PM elizabethw we hav a beer making class as well as a wine making classs and at the end we servre it at a dinner
2018-05-08 06:20:15 PM shemason I Love the chat room Kathy
2018-05-08 06:20:19 PM dianap No I created the board myself
2018-05-08 06:20:20 PM tracylwhitman My residents have very limited cognitive abilities. I do a lot of sensory stuff for them. I loved the sensory lesson a couple of weeks ago. It was helpful to me
2018-05-08 06:20:21 PM robertambadger i want to live where i can make beer in my older years
2018-05-08 06:20:21 PM merrinoelpeterson we had our survery about three weeks ago so glad thats over for another year...not that I mind the help that seems to appear out of nowhere
2018-05-08 06:20:23 PM 2960580 WHAT IS THE PASSING GRADES FOR THIS MEPAP 1
2018-05-08 06:20:26 PM scarvalho09 thanks kathy!
2018-05-08 06:20:33 PM pennyhunt thats our plan to use it for our happy hour
2018-05-08 06:20:39 PM kathyhughes Autumn you might be able to take it sooner than you think
2018-05-08 06:20:40 PM laurajackson 65%
2018-05-08 06:20:48 PM terrymoore How many extra chats can you get credit on?
2018-05-08 06:20:52 PM dylonlankford93 Anyone have new ideas to do with residents in memory care?!
2018-05-08 06:20:57 PM delanie02 Making beer and wine class sounds super awesome!!
2018-05-08 06:20:57 PM kathyhughes 2 Terry
2018-05-08 06:20:58 PM adriennem Any memory unit activity ideas?
2018-05-08 06:21:00 PM dmartin so do mine try the index books with words in them from simple to medium words
2018-05-08 06:21:07 PM daphaneb i do happy happy hour at my community as well
2018-05-08 06:21:08 PM elizabethw its a lot of fun
2018-05-08 06:21:18 PM daphaneb yes it is
2018-05-08 06:21:24 PM kathyhughes A Spelling bee is great with Memory Care
2018-05-08 06:21:26 PM nicoled try music memory or name that tune, my MC residents love it
2018-05-08 06:21:26 PM terrymoore Thanks Kathy
2018-05-08 06:21:30 PM dylonlankford93 adriennem, I'm wondering the same thing too!
2018-05-08 06:21:34 PM donnalova2 We have a happy hour every other week in our community.
2018-05-08 06:21:35 PM 2960580 THEY LOVE HAPPY HOUR IN MINE
2018-05-08 06:21:38 PM alexysg Spelling bee sounds like so much fun!
2018-05-08 06:21:38 PM adriennem dylonlankford3 I made a fishing game with a fake fishing rod with magnets and painted fish with magnets that I throw on the foor so people can "go fishing"
2018-05-08 06:21:40 PM ahenwood Kathy, How so?
2018-05-08 06:21:40 PM scarvalho09 we had virgin margaritas for Cinco De Mayo the residents loved it !!
2018-05-08 06:21:45 PM kathyhughes I used word search books that someone had finished for the words
2018-05-08 06:21:47 PM kellyrulli left the chat room
2018-05-08 06:21:47 PM dfrana dmartin, I feel the same way. We had one of our assitance leave today. She is retiring. And another cutting back her hours. As the new Director of Life Enrichment I am busy trying to learn the dynamics of the building, the company ways and try to stay up with this class....Iput company policies in place that were not being followed , build my relationships with the residents and keep up with these classes.....sometimes my papers are late, but I am only one person and I am not going to put myself down....
2018-05-08 06:21:47 PM pennyhunt ours is every friday
2018-05-08 06:21:48 PM elizabethw every other week for HH? we have it everyda
2018-05-08 06:21:50 PM daphaneb i love happy hour
2018-05-08 06:21:50 PM nicoled yes, or jokes, or reading a reminisce magazine
2018-05-08 06:21:51 PM mcgrath Yes I just met with the OT. She said to have easy things for the ones who cannot focus. Like a sorting bucket.
2018-05-08 06:21:52 PM delanie02 Does anyone have a special hobby or talent they share with their residents?!
2018-05-08 06:21:53 PM dmartin you can easily get the words from a spelling bee for kids on goggle I started with grade 3 and them moved up they love and feel proud when they get the word
2018-05-08 06:21:54 PM amberh ya i did virgin margheritas
2018-05-08 06:21:55 PM dianap One of our residents in our locked down dementia unit threw a chair out the bay window yesterday
2018-05-08 06:21:55 PM tracylwhitman My memory care residents like wheel of fortune.
2018-05-08 06:21:57 PM dylonlankford93 YES, Kathy! We do a spelling bees weekly.
2018-05-08 06:21:59 PM kathyhughes I get into that in MEPAP2 Autumn
2018-05-08 06:22:03 PM daphaneb word search is awesome as well
2018-05-08 06:22:09 PM hbernath My facility is new to the sensory activities so we're just starting to do them
2018-05-08 06:22:10 PM amberh and daquiries
2018-05-08 06:22:11 PM elizabethw Adult colring books
2018-05-08 06:22:20 PM kathyhughes You would be surprised at how much they do remember
2018-05-08 06:22:20 PM dianea1781 we do happy hour every wednesaday
2018-05-08 06:22:22 PM adriennem oh that's a great idea Kathy
2018-05-08 06:22:25 PM 2960580 KATHY CAN I HAVE YOUR CELL NUMBET
2018-05-08 06:22:26 PM daphaneb non-alcholic beverages
2018-05-08 06:22:32 PM 2960580 NUMBER PLEASE
2018-05-08 06:22:32 PM maryb One of my residents said that our Margaritas were like kissing his sister. WEAK! LOL
2018-05-08 06:22:36 PM ahenwood Gotcha! Thanks
2018-05-08 06:22:36 PM mcgrath Mine too. What are you doing for sensory?
2018-05-08 06:22:37 PM melissa2 i wanted to have our quilt club make sensory lap blankets for our fidgety residents
2018-05-08 06:22:40 PM kathyhughes we also did State capitals and they did great
2018-05-08 06:22:41 PM mmierez enter the chat room
2018-05-08 06:22:42 PM cindybrady4 I have a question, or looking for suggestions.. I am in Memory Care, with 20 residents, 4 of which are high functioning, but they blow through activity after activity, which i do cluster plan, but I need some different ideas for them, and how do i keep them entertained a bit, so i can work with some of the other not s high functioning residents?
2018-05-08 06:22:44 PM 2960580 SO SOMTIME I CAN TALK TO YOU TOO
2018-05-08 06:22:44 PM constance left the chat room
2018-05-08 06:22:48 PM merrinoelpeterson maryb lol I love it!
2018-05-08 06:22:52 PM constance enter the chat room
2018-05-08 06:22:53 PM dylonlankford93 adriennem, I LOVE that idea! Will have to make sure to write that one down.
2018-05-08 06:22:54 PM trisha1903 that is true kathy , especially when it comes to coloring
2018-05-08 06:22:55 PM daphaneb wow
2018-05-08 06:23:02 PM masaenz1 awh i do virgin drink happy hour once a month they love it!
2018-05-08 06:23:07 PM daphaneb coloring is so soothing]
2018-05-08 06:23:07 PM shemason dcorvin Ilike the mothers day basket give away I think I will go out and buy three baskets and some raffle tickets.
2018-05-08 06:23:09 PM dpackard adriennem i found a fishing game half price at rite aide
2018-05-08 06:23:16 PM constance left the chat room
2018-05-08 06:23:19 PM nicoled yea, i do word search
2018-05-08 06:23:22 PM constance enter the chat room
2018-05-08 06:23:25 PM scarvalho09 anyone else having issues with chat freezing up?
2018-05-08 06:23:37 PM laurajackson NO
2018-05-08 06:23:40 PM nicoled or, elder song trivia books
2018-05-08 06:23:40 PM kaylacanvin me!
2018-05-08 06:23:40 PM trisha1903 no
2018-05-08 06:23:43 PM adriennem dpackard nice! probably looks better than my homemade one ahah
2018-05-08 06:23:44 PM 2960580 NO
2018-05-08 06:23:44 PM elizabethw we do medatation to its amazing
2018-05-08 06:23:50 PM hbernath nope
2018-05-08 06:23:52 PM karenfabian yes, freezing up on this end too
2018-05-08 06:23:52 PM donnalova2 We played Bunco yesterday for the first time and our residents loved it. They got so exicited when they rolled their number
2018-05-08 06:23:54 PM nicoled yea mine is freezing
2018-05-08 06:23:59 PM daphaneb Kathy is there a study guide for the final exam?
2018-05-08 06:23:59 PM maryb no, could you have a problem with internet connection?
2018-05-08 06:24:02 PM mmierez a fishing game for fathers day
2018-05-08 06:24:04 PM 2960580 BUT I DONT UNDERSTANT TAHT DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ALL OF THEM
2018-05-08 06:24:04 PM dmartin you cant put yourself down the residents watch our every move they live for us coming in and doing something with them when you get a minute breath, meditate like we try and teach them take a hot bath and dont forget to laugh
2018-05-08 06:24:06 PM joanec Kathy if someone wants towork as a coordinator still need to take both class
2018-05-08 06:24:09 PM dylonlankford93 We had virgin margaritias for Cinco De Mayo as well. And i made white sauce and guacamole. My residents know that I love to cook in our kitchen. I'd love to see what the other memory care units look like!
2018-05-08 06:24:13 PM merrinoelpeterson I put together a power point with outlines of different states and they had to tell me what state it was and anything they might know about it
2018-05-08 06:24:17 PM dfrana mcgrath, I will keep you in my prayers. It is so hard to find the right personality with the right ethicks to work hard and do your best.
2018-05-08 06:24:32 PM tracylwhitman You have to read real fast on this chat! LOL
2018-05-08 06:24:40 PM constance Family feud is always a big hit
2018-05-08 06:24:41 PM nicoled yes
2018-05-08 06:24:41 PM alexysg & type!
2018-05-08 06:24:44 PM scarvalho09 dylon how fun!! i bet they all had a great time
2018-05-08 06:24:49 PM maryb Yes you do Tracy witman!
2018-05-08 06:24:51 PM kathyhughes MEPAP2 is required for NCCAP certification if you want to get NCCAP certified then you will need to take MEPAP2
2018-05-08 06:24:51 PM nicoled wheel of fortune
2018-05-08 06:24:52 PM joanec do they assign a certificat for coordinator
2018-05-08 06:24:53 PM dmartin we had nachos and guac and did spanish trivia
2018-05-08 06:25:06 PM kathyhughes There is no study guide for your final exam for this course
2018-05-08 06:25:12 PM 2960580 YEA I CAN SEE AND HOPEFULLY I AM DOING OK
2018-05-08 06:25:14 PM dmartin busy busy month this month
2018-05-08 06:25:16 PM joanec ohh ok
2018-05-08 06:25:17 PM hbernath we had margaritas and tacos
2018-05-08 06:25:18 PM daphaneb oh ok thx
2018-05-08 06:25:28 PM dmartin so what are you doing for nursing home week with the residents
2018-05-08 06:25:30 PM nicoled for cinco de mayo?
2018-05-08 06:25:33 PM alexysg VERY BUSY with nursing home week coming up!
2018-05-08 06:25:33 PM 2960580 WHERE IS THE STUDENT GUIDE KATHY
2018-05-08 06:25:34 PM adriennem we also have a beach ball that has different things written on them like "whats your favourite place to visit" Or "your happiest memory" and we play ball toss and what they see first they tell us about
2018-05-08 06:25:37 PM kaylacanvin this month and next month are crazy busy for us too
2018-05-08 06:25:42 PM delanie02 We are making care staff thank you cards
2018-05-08 06:25:42 PM mcgrath Cendy, do you have a main unit. We have our high functioning Memory Care go to the Main unit for groups, Arts & Crafts etc.
2018-05-08 06:25:44 PM merrinoelpeterson Anybody have any ideas for brain games im running out
2018-05-08 06:25:44 PM tracylwhitman What is your name 2960580>
2018-05-08 06:25:48 PM hbernath we're doing a staff food eating competition and residents nominate staff to do it....what kind of food do you all suggest?
2018-05-08 06:25:50 PM amberh ive been busy with nurses week
2018-05-08 06:25:58 PM kathyhughes I would set up some games for those who are looking for something to do....my folks loved toothpick games and various "bar" games
2018-05-08 06:25:58 PM 2960580 WE TOO
2018-05-08 06:25:59 PM daphaneb cinco de mayo.....we did mexican food margarita's
2018-05-08 06:26:00 PM trisha1903 thats a great idea adrienne
2018-05-08 06:26:01 PM elizabethw we did whats in the suitcase- gave them each a bag and told them to find somthing from there room thats speical to them - amazed at what they came out with funny to
2018-05-08 06:26:08 PM maryb I love the beach ball idea!
2018-05-08 06:26:08 PM cindybrady4 we do have assisted living, I could see about that.
2018-05-08 06:26:17 PM adriennem thanks trisha1903
2018-05-08 06:26:20 PM donnalova2 My daughter is graduating the week of the final and my son and his wife will be here the whole week. When will we be able to access it. I'm hoping Sunday or Monday.
2018-05-08 06:26:22 PM mcgrath I love the beachball idea.
2018-05-08 06:26:23 PM adriennem and maryb
2018-05-08 06:26:31 PM daphaneb we are memory care
2018-05-08 06:26:37 PM elizabethw we do wii bowing to great for meemory care
2018-05-08 06:26:42 PM nicoled we focused on kentucky derby this weekend, but last friday we did a special lunch with mexican food
2018-05-08 06:26:44 PM dylonlankford93 @Joanec, I'd check your state regs too! I know once I have a had a year fulltime in activities, I can be classified as our Activities Leader. I'm guessing its different for each state, etc.
2018-05-08 06:26:46 PM 2960580 YES
2018-05-08 06:26:46 PM dfrana My residents want Bingo on the Calendar every single day of the week and get VERY upset if you try and take it off
2018-05-08 06:26:51 PM dianea1781 we have something fun planned everyday for nursing home week ice cream day crazy hat day candy cart day
2018-05-08 06:26:52 PM robertambadger what's in the suitcase sounds great..i will try it
2018-05-08 06:26:54 PM daphaneb yes
2018-05-08 06:26:56 PM trisha1903 yes wii is fun for the residents
2018-05-08 06:26:56 PM masaenz1 same dfrana
2018-05-08 06:26:59 PM adriennem thanks mcgrath , it's a great fast game when you're in a crunch
2018-05-08 06:27:04 PM dianap we tried Wii bowling. It was too much for them
2018-05-08 06:27:09 PM merrinoelpeterson we decided on a hollywood theme and are doing different things they have a camera set up in the main lounge that the residents or staff and come in and record something at the end of the week we are showing the "premere"and handing out oscars awards to the residents
2018-05-08 06:27:12 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 We usually have Elvis come to visit for Mother's Day, last year we did a Mother's Day pageant and women competed for Pretty Eyes, Best Smile, Best Hair, stuff like that. We also named a Ms. and our facility name.
2018-05-08 06:27:13 PM alexysg Love that beach ball game, we call it "A Few Of Our Favorite Things"
2018-05-08 06:27:13 PM ahenwood Between nursing week, mothers day and nursing home week, life has been hectic! Nursing home week we are celebrating the eras. I am very excited for our sock hop
2018-05-08 06:27:26 PM msdotson36 bye guys, going to try and do some homework..
2018-05-08 06:27:31 PM dpackard adriennem i am sure your fishing game is awesome
2018-05-08 06:27:45 PM mmierez I have been more in to mothers day than nurses week, but we will be have lunch for them on firtday and they will use the same decrations as for the mother's day wine tasting
2018-05-08 06:27:46 PM daphaneb Anyone have any ideas on a theme for Family Night this month
2018-05-08 06:27:53 PM scarvalho09 ahenwood same here def all about time managment this month!
2018-05-08 06:27:55 PM adriennem Anyone have any ideas for a younger man iin his 50's with dementia? He doesnt really like most games, he use to do hunting
2018-05-08 06:27:57 PM mcgrath What are you doing to celebrate the eras?
2018-05-08 06:28:04 PM nicoled i do suitcase as well, and reminsce with them with what is inside
2018-05-08 06:28:08 PM tracylwhitman Fishing sounds fun. What do you do?
2018-05-08 06:28:13 PM 2960580 MY NURSING HOME PLANING TO DO SOMTHING FPR MOTHERS DAY TOO
2018-05-08 06:28:20 PM dfrana Our corporate office does not Bingo on the Calendar, doesn't look good for marketing purposes...but what do you do when it is the residents who are requesting it NOT be changed. After all, isn't it suppose to be what they want to do for activities. How do we keep a balance Kathy??
2018-05-08 06:28:22 PM amberh i am just focusing on mothers day and nurses week. I have some entertainment during nursing home week but i am so stretched thin
2018-05-08 06:28:27 PM kathyhughes Then perhaps a nerf gun with some targets that he can practice with
2018-05-08 06:28:31 PM alexysg We do a mother's day candelight dinner
2018-05-08 06:28:34 PM dmartin everywhere else I worked we did one or two things with the residents and the rest was up to human resources to arrange for staff
2018-05-08 06:28:36 PM merrinoelpeterson adriennem maybe a hunting game like duck hunt on nintendo
2018-05-08 06:28:36 PM adriennem Oh nice!
2018-05-08 06:28:38 PM pennyhunt our family nights are decided by corperate ours is sound of music this month
2018-05-08 06:28:41 PM dylonlankford93 ahenwood, we are doing a SOCK HOP too! Next Tuesday! And a Drive In and Cinema in Memory Care! Very excited about it.
2018-05-08 06:28:44 PM adriennem He has some vision loss though
2018-05-08 06:28:44 PM maryb It would be cool to do an indoor fishing game. with real poles. I'm sure we could buy kid poles
2018-05-08 06:28:44 PM 2960580 IT SFUN
2018-05-08 06:28:48 PM shemason I'm Sheena mason has worked in nursing homes 31 years yes born in 1962 started off as an CNA, Med Tech, 2 year LPN but didn't finish LPN got excepted into the Nursing program then became ill with entrnal bleeding off work and school for weeks, did'nt have the desire to go back so here I am.
2018-05-08 06:28:54 PM daphaneb duck hunt is a game i do with my residents
2018-05-08 06:29:06 PM trisha1903 explain duck hunt
2018-05-08 06:29:11 PM kathyhughes Then the residents should bring that up at Resident Council for the official minutes
2018-05-08 06:29:18 PM trisha1903 how it works
2018-05-08 06:29:21 PM mcgrath Set up Target Practice with Nerf Guns. I am working on such a game.
2018-05-08 06:29:22 PM nicoled never tried that
2018-05-08 06:29:23 PM kaylacanvin we rotate weekends so i just worked but we are helping the lady that works mothers day set everything up
2018-05-08 06:29:26 PM 2960580 TAHT IS A GOOD IDEA
2018-05-08 06:29:32 PM dfrana I have 92 AL and 40 Skilled
2018-05-08 06:29:32 PM pennyhunt for our duck hunt we use nerf guns and pictures of ducks we hang up for the residents to shoot at
2018-05-08 06:29:33 PM kathyhughes there was a time when we played Bingo everyday, but they were part of the other programs
2018-05-08 06:29:36 PM dianap We have a game where you shoot arrows at a target. The tip is soft so it can't hurt anyone, but we have a few who like it
2018-05-08 06:29:37 PM scarvalho09 Mary b we have indoor fishing we bought it online and the residents use a small pole to catch ducks they love it
2018-05-08 06:29:41 PM cindybrady4 indoor fishing game sounds good
2018-05-08 06:29:47 PM kathyhughes and we used Bingo for entertainment for parties
2018-05-08 06:29:47 PM dianea1781 sounds fun
2018-05-08 06:29:48 PM trisha1903 got it
2018-05-08 06:29:53 PM mcgrath So what do you all put in the suitcase?
2018-05-08 06:29:56 PM constance Management handles nurses day. Not too much decorations.
2018-05-08 06:29:59 PM kathyhughes the residents never knew when we were going to play
2018-05-08 06:30:00 PM mmierez I am doing everything the same day, when the Prt's leave to go home about 3 I will have the nusres come and eat lunch and wine teasting also
2018-05-08 06:30:00 PM scarvalho09 we also have a ssmall version for the dementia unit
2018-05-08 06:30:01 PM 2960580 WAHT IS DUCK GAME '
2018-05-08 06:30:04 PM dylonlankford93 Anyone else get pulled in different areas of their facility as well?!?! I've got our director of marketing needing help with things and the excecutive director needing help. I love to help...and I guess I'm good at too many thing lol...but it gets hectic
2018-05-08 06:30:09 PM maryb I LOVE THE Duck Hunt!!
2018-05-08 06:30:10 PM tracylwhitman Seems unproductive to have a resident council in memory care. I have very few who are cognitive enough to participate
2018-05-08 06:30:13 PM ahenwood we are tie-dying shirts, a roaring 20s party, sock hop, 1980s candy bar, and a picnic wearing the shirts
2018-05-08 06:30:17 PM daphaneb it paper ducks rotating on a train track and u toss a foam ball to hit the ducks
2018-05-08 06:30:18 PM hbernath I love the fishing and suitcase ideas! We definately use our resident council time to ask residents what they like and dislike right now. They just voted to get rid of a certain activity becuase they say it's boring, put it in official minutes and removed it from the calender
2018-05-08 06:30:30 PM dfrana How many people out there have the IN2L System?
2018-05-08 06:30:31 PM dmartin does everyone make a weekly or monthly calendar
2018-05-08 06:30:32 PM tracylwhitman I still have a resident council though. State reg
2018-05-08 06:30:38 PM pennyhunt its a toss up what we will be pulled into at any time or day
2018-05-08 06:30:40 PM scarvalho09 dmartin monthly
2018-05-08 06:30:42 PM 2960580 YEA
2018-05-08 06:30:43 PM hbernath Our resident council is for the whole facility, no one in my dementia unit attends
2018-05-08 06:30:43 PM robertambadger monthly
2018-05-08 06:30:46 PM dianap monthly calendar
2018-05-08 06:30:46 PM tracylwhitman I have a monthly calendar, and post daily activities as well
2018-05-08 06:30:48 PM daphaneb yes i do a monthly calender
2018-05-08 06:30:49 PM delanie02 Monthly
2018-05-08 06:30:49 PM mayuridshah yes
2018-05-08 06:30:51 PM cindybrady4 We have an IN2L! Love it
2018-05-08 06:30:53 PM kathyhughes so for exampke I would have them play 1 game while we waited for our food to cook during cooking class or would have a Bingo game right after exercise vlass
2018-05-08 06:30:54 PM kaylacanvin monthly too
2018-05-08 06:30:56 PM merrinoelpeterson monthly and weekly
2018-05-08 06:30:59 PM dianea1781 i do a monthly calendar and the residents get a daily reminder in their mail boxes
2018-05-08 06:31:00 PM laurajackson I make a Monthly Calendar
2018-05-08 06:31:02 PM adriennem I bought a pool noodle and taped it up with suck tape to make it sturdier and then stuck a dark coloured string with a paperclip attached, and then cut out fish with cardboard and stuch magnets between them
2018-05-08 06:31:04 PM kaylacanvin we have task time
2018-05-08 06:31:06 PM terrymoore Monthly
2018-05-08 06:31:09 PM adriennem I make a monthly calendar
2018-05-08 06:31:10 PM kaylacanvin and puzzle time
2018-05-08 06:31:10 PM diannekilroy enter the chat room
2018-05-08 06:31:10 PM constance No monthly calendar
2018-05-08 06:31:14 PM 2960580 YES
2018-05-08 06:31:16 PM kaylacanvin and dance time
2018-05-08 06:31:18 PM hbernath monthly
2018-05-08 06:31:19 PM daphaneb thats sounds like fun Kathy
2018-05-08 06:31:20 PM maryb I have the IN2L its pretty usefull but my residents don't like it as much.
2018-05-08 06:31:21 PM elizabethw omg we had such funny things- one lady put her nightgown- she loves to sleep and feels happy- another put a picture of her grandchild- she said i cant rememebr who she is but i have a ton pics so i must love them - i cried
2018-05-08 06:31:25 PM kaylacanvin mostly they enjoy laughing at me
2018-05-08 06:31:26 PM alexysg Tracylwhitman I agree I'm sure that can get tough!
2018-05-08 06:31:35 PM donnalova2 I do a monthly calendar and a daily
2018-05-08 06:31:36 PM pennyhunt our calendars are monthly we have Junes done and starting on july's
2018-05-08 06:31:37 PM dylonlankford93 dfrana, I have IN2L in memory care! It's such a blessing to us!
2018-05-08 06:31:46 PM dpackard i like the duck hunt idea
2018-05-08 06:31:50 PM adriennem bubt because I'm in memory care I bold that things happen and plans change in our home, just in case a certain activity cannot take plan for a reason or another
2018-05-08 06:31:55 PM daphaneb exactly pennyhunt me 2 as well
2018-05-08 06:31:57 PM nicoled I love IN2L
2018-05-08 06:31:59 PM bmurphy5 wow i would love to be that far ahead on my calendars
2018-05-08 06:32:00 PM hbernath we start working on our calendars two weeks before the new month starts
2018-05-08 06:32:02 PM joanec the IN2L IS VERY GOOD
2018-05-08 06:32:02 PM nicoled i use everyday
2018-05-08 06:32:07 PM tracylwhitman I need help getting residents to sit still and wait for me to bring others to an activity. When I get back the first ones are gone. LOL
2018-05-08 06:32:10 PM cindybrady4 we use the IN2L for the activity music, especially during Dining
2018-05-08 06:32:18 PM diannekilroy HI all how is the night
2018-05-08 06:32:20 PM trisha1903 I have two ipads that were donated and have down loaded adult coloring and some easy memory games from apple
2018-05-08 06:32:23 PM dmartin what is IN2L
2018-05-08 06:32:25 PM robertambadger our residents come looking for the next months before the previous month is done!
2018-05-08 06:32:29 PM nicoled try playing music when they are waiting for you
2018-05-08 06:32:29 PM merrinoelpeterson tracylwhitman there is nothing more frustrating!
2018-05-08 06:32:30 PM mmierez I also do a monthly calender with daily actitives on it and we make some thing not in details
2018-05-08 06:32:30 PM hbernath Utilize extra staff if possible, we have that problem too
2018-05-08 06:32:30 PM daphaneb KMSL tracywhitman me 2
2018-05-08 06:32:32 PM delanie02 I put on music whule I go gather, the music makes them feel like something is going on there and to wait
2018-05-08 06:32:34 PM mcgrath So what is the suitcase idea. I missed it.
2018-05-08 06:32:36 PM donnalova2 We uses IN2L also- dylonlankford93- would you like to chat?
2018-05-08 06:32:38 PM kaylacanvin we start our calendars week 2 of month because people change things so often
2018-05-08 06:32:41 PM kathyhughes We played music while we were getting the group together or would show an old movie
2018-05-08 06:32:45 PM joanec i use it bingo

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