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2018-05-08 06:32:46 PM bcramer left the chat room
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2018-05-08 06:32:48 PM karenfabian tell more about Duck Hunt Day
2018-05-08 06:32:52 PM 2960580 DO YOU DO ONE ON ONE ACTIVITY
2018-05-08 06:32:55 PM daphaneb i try to get the caregivers to bring them all 2 the front 4 me
2018-05-08 06:32:56 PM alexysg We play music too so they stay!
2018-05-08 06:32:57 PM kaylacanvin mine love baby videos
2018-05-08 06:33:08 PM constance We have been supposed to get a Wii and a second TV but it has never come to fruition
2018-05-08 06:33:13 PM trisha1903 we have shown old andy griffin or I love lucy show while gathering.
2018-05-08 06:33:13 PM nicoled in2l is a computer program that is very helpful for MC residents has trivia, music, videos, movies, shows, just about anytihng
2018-05-08 06:33:20 PM karenfabian Baby animal videos are huge
2018-05-08 06:33:22 PM tracylwhitman We have music going all day. My community is huge, and there are several areas.
2018-05-08 06:33:24 PM adriennem I find one on one important, especially for non verbal residents. I'll do aromatherapy with them
2018-05-08 06:33:30 PM robertambadger utube animal funny clips are good too
2018-05-08 06:33:31 PM dpackard i do a monthly calendar and a newsletter
2018-05-08 06:33:32 PM nicoled yes, or baby videos
2018-05-08 06:33:36 PM delanie02 Thats a great idea to have some tV playing, didn't think of that!
2018-05-08 06:33:36 PM kathyhughes you could use a YouTube video for them to watch while they are getting ready for the activity
2018-05-08 06:33:41 PM amberh not like classic movies
2018-05-08 06:33:42 PM daphaneb yes any baby video
2018-05-08 06:33:51 PM kaylacanvin kathy thats what i do, youtube
2018-05-08 06:33:54 PM alexysg That would be cool they love the babies!
2018-05-08 06:34:02 PM kaylacanvin or animal videos
2018-05-08 06:34:04 PM daphaneb mine LOVE classic movies
2018-05-08 06:34:07 PM diannekilroy today we had such fun on my memory unit. we made bannana splits and made sun visors that we called our crowns for the prince and princes at EJ
2018-05-08 06:34:08 PM amberh my residents do not
2018-05-08 06:34:11 PM mmierez we do 2-3 major ones a day and small ones in between
2018-05-08 06:34:12 PM dianea1781 i agre they love baby videos
2018-05-08 06:34:12 PM hbernath My facility has an issue with baby videos because of dignity and age appropriateness :/
2018-05-08 06:34:17 PM amberh sorry i messed up typing
2018-05-08 06:34:18 PM dpackard what is IN2L
2018-05-08 06:34:19 PM maryb You almost need another helper in the room to keep them entertained and to stay put!
2018-05-08 06:34:19 PM daphaneb wow
2018-05-08 06:34:20 PM merrinoelpeterson Im always neverous about youtube you never know what video is going to pop up next
2018-05-08 06:34:31 PM dmartin Animal videos leave a new game on the table
2018-05-08 06:34:32 PM daphaneb exactly
2018-05-08 06:34:37 PM diannekilroy we nevr have done baby videos
2018-05-08 06:34:37 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 I sat up plastic animals on a bedside table in the room of a resident and gave the resident a nurf type gun and let them go "hunting" . The man laughed and asked me "want some ham"? This came from a real "grouch" that would not come out of his room.
2018-05-08 06:34:40 PM kaylacanvin mary b no joke
2018-05-08 06:34:47 PM scarvalho09 My residents love watching Youtube videos of music old TV programs and funny videos we use our smart TV
2018-05-08 06:34:48 PM daphaneb wow
2018-05-08 06:34:48 PM maggiespitaleri1 enter the chat room
2018-05-08 06:34:58 PM melissa2 omg bcramer I love that!!!!!
2018-05-08 06:34:59 PM tracylwhitman My area is so spread out, there is no tv/movie where most of my activities are held. We have a theater for that. It works best when there are 2 or more of us.
2018-05-08 06:35:03 PM kaylacanvin i have 41 to keep occupied while trying to set up for next activity
2018-05-08 06:35:03 PM constance That hunting idea sounds great
2018-05-08 06:35:03 PM maryb bcramer !! That is hysterical!
2018-05-08 06:35:06 PM elizabethw a new idea we are working on is showing pictures on the TV in a loop of residnets doing actviites or w family- they get excited to see whos commmg up next- Also frozen planet on netflix is a lifesver
2018-05-08 06:35:07 PM trisha1903 I will have to try you tube videos
2018-05-08 06:35:12 PM diannekilroy music is a motiavater
2018-05-08 06:35:19 PM robertambadger half the fun for me is being able to find a way to connect with each resident
2018-05-08 06:35:22 PM daphaneb i cant believe we 2 weeks left
2018-05-08 06:35:27 PM dylonlankford93 It would be nice for us all to share our Activity Calendars with everyone! It would give us all ideas
2018-05-08 06:35:32 PM cindybrady4 we did hand massages and manicures the other day. They loved it. I used a shea butter lotion infused with essential oil ( Lavender)
2018-05-08 06:35:33 PM donnalova2 It's actually stands for It's Never 2 Late- a great computer program that we have one our smart tv- lots of great programs to use with the residents.
2018-05-08 06:35:33 PM alexysg bcramer that is hilarious! :D
2018-05-08 06:35:36 PM tracylwhitman I have 60 residents, and about half are in late stage dementia/alz
2018-05-08 06:35:39 PM daphaneb yes music really is
2018-05-08 06:35:45 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 You can burn dvd's from pics of your residents and play them on the dvd player
2018-05-08 06:35:46 PM dmartin somtimes I will put something I need organized on the table and ask the residents to organize it for me while we get the other residents
2018-05-08 06:35:48 PM ahenwood I would love to compare calendars
2018-05-08 06:35:59 PM dylonlankford93 MUSIC seems to always be playing in our memory care unit...and they absolutley love it!
2018-05-08 06:36:00 PM adriennem We recently received a donation of ipods and we have been able to tailor music playlist to specific residents, it's really special
2018-05-08 06:36:14 PM scarvalho09 Elizabethw great idea just check to see if premission is needed at my facility i need to have written concent to take pictures and also to post them
2018-05-08 06:36:15 PM kaylacanvin how did you get the ipod donation?
2018-05-08 06:36:20 PM dmartin for the memory care unit I can do this with laudry items also a great detour for aggression outbursts
2018-05-08 06:36:26 PM hbernath Music is always playing from different bedrooms and from my desk, and residents Tv's are on all day it seems
2018-05-08 06:36:28 PM adriennem Family members and staff had some laying around
2018-05-08 06:36:29 PM kaylacanvin ive tried emailing apple with no luck
2018-05-08 06:36:32 PM dpackard we need updated tvs
2018-05-08 06:36:36 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 I brought the hunting game out to the lobby for a larger men's group and the ladies wanted to "hunt" as well.
2018-05-08 06:36:37 PM kaylacanvin OH
2018-05-08 06:36:37 PM daphaneb donation of ipods what a BLESSING
2018-05-08 06:36:44 PM trisha1903 Ipods are cool you can download different genre of music
2018-05-08 06:36:45 PM dfrana I do a game called What's in a Word. I find a word, with lots of letters in it, print it out on sheets for residents to have in their hands. I have a large White Board, put the word at the top and divide the word into the letters alphbetically and then they call out all the words they can find and I write them down. They start out slow but then you give em a few hints on words and you can almost see the sanapsis in their brains sparking as they successfully call out the found words. In time they get better and better at it. I have even done this in Memory Support....
2018-05-08 06:36:46 PM adriennem we also put up posters at Universities for people who wanted to donate them
2018-05-08 06:36:46 PM robertambadger you can use i pods to video chat with far away family mebers to for your 1:1s
2018-05-08 06:36:51 PM nicoled yea, or put a puzzle out and have them help you to put together
2018-05-08 06:36:52 PM maggiespitaleri1 Im writing up bio.'s on our residents and having them bring in pictures of them younger and do a gess who for nursing homw week
2018-05-08 06:36:59 PM merrinoelpeterson we have a wonderful music therapist on staff and she has a mobile music program that offer ipods for residents to borrow
2018-05-08 06:37:08 PM dianea1781 my residents only like the ipads if we are usig them with them
2018-05-08 06:37:16 PM dpackard i brought in my hdmi and laptop and couldn't set it up
2018-05-08 06:37:19 PM daphaneb that sounds like a great idea maggie
2018-05-08 06:37:19 PM kathyhughes You should go to the Apple store and make friends with the manager.....personal interaction works better than a letter
2018-05-08 06:37:27 PM scarvalho09 dfrana I also play that game they love it!!
2018-05-08 06:37:38 PM diannekilroy I really love my job.Do you know its been a good year now that i started on the memory unit, My residents now me! I love that.The ones who are quiet are not queit when i am there ,they laugh and talk some sing. I am relly blessed
2018-05-08 06:37:39 PM dpackard my facility needs new tvs
2018-05-08 06:37:40 PM daphaneb Wow thats a great idea Kathy
2018-05-08 06:37:53 PM maggiespitaleri1 its been fun and im learned more about each resident
2018-05-08 06:38:04 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 I worked in memory care. I put together a Christmas Choir with residents all the while their families telling me they would/could not remember the songs. Guess who was stunned the night of the performance.
2018-05-08 06:38:06 PM nicoled great idea
2018-05-08 06:38:10 PM kathyhughes Also ask your families for old tech stuff
2018-05-08 06:38:11 PM merrinoelpeterson I always think about contacting a local store and asking them to donate or support a ipad program
2018-05-08 06:38:13 PM daphaneb you really do learn more
2018-05-08 06:38:21 PM terrymoore I only have one that can use a ipad, and that is with a lot of help.
2018-05-08 06:38:22 PM scarvalho09 Always ask for donations :) i never relised how giving my community was until i started asking for donations in person!
2018-05-08 06:38:22 PM elizabethw you could also do guess the baby0 get baby pics and have them match to the adult picture-
2018-05-08 06:38:29 PM pennyhunt we have a drum circle we just started they love it
2018-05-08 06:38:31 PM adriennem We also have cuddle therapy dolls that look lifelike, our memory care residents love them and helps calm alot of residents down
2018-05-08 06:38:37 PM kaylacanvin we don't have much luck asking the community fro donations
2018-05-08 06:38:45 PM alexysg left the chat room
2018-05-08 06:38:49 PM kathyhughes At one point Best Buy donated tablets and computers to nursing homes......but you have to actually go there and ask the manager
2018-05-08 06:38:49 PM delanie02 love the idea of guess the baby pics
2018-05-08 06:38:49 PM melissa2 pennyhunt I have a drum therapist that comes and my peeps love her!
2018-05-08 06:38:50 PM daphaneb neither do we
2018-05-08 06:38:56 PM nicoled yeah, families like to donate that stuff, i have had a res family bring in old tv for the living room
2018-05-08 06:38:57 PM dmartin although we love new technology the residents do not always appreciate the change
2018-05-08 06:39:00 PM mmierez I thing I will try the What's in a Word Game I like it thnaks
2018-05-08 06:39:04 PM maryb I have found that ipad don't work well with most of our residents. A bit confusing and hard to learn.
2018-05-08 06:39:08 PM constance We are unable to afford someone to teach the drum circle class it's expensive
2018-05-08 06:39:11 PM hbernath I want to try the whats in a word game too
2018-05-08 06:39:15 PM robertambadger we use life like cats but they cost $100
2018-05-08 06:39:16 PM delanie02 Mr residents curse technology
2018-05-08 06:39:19 PM 2960580 SORRY O HAV EO GO
2018-05-08 06:39:19 PM tracylwhitman Do any of you use Activity Connection?
2018-05-08 06:39:23 PM nicoled word in word is great
2018-05-08 06:39:24 PM 2960580 WHERE ARE WE
2018-05-08 06:39:28 PM merrinoelpeterson I will do that after I get administration permission that is
2018-05-08 06:39:30 PM nicoled yes all the time tracy
2018-05-08 06:39:30 PM diannekilroy Where I work we have a choir and 2 of my residents partake and the rest are in ltc. They sound wonderful, the pratice every tuesday afternoon
2018-05-08 06:39:33 PM dpackard our facility is changing owners so im hoping we will have a larger budget with the new owners
2018-05-08 06:39:35 PM 2960580 WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT
2018-05-08 06:39:35 PM adriennem I use activity connection!
2018-05-08 06:39:36 PM ahenwood I love activity connection Tracy
2018-05-08 06:39:36 PM dianea1781 love activity connection
2018-05-08 06:39:38 PM donnalova2 What's Activity Connection?
2018-05-08 06:39:39 PM daphaneb i use activity connection
2018-05-08 06:39:41 PM 2960580 KATHY ARE YPU THERE
2018-05-08 06:39:42 PM joanec activity connection is great
2018-05-08 06:39:42 PM kaylacanvin mine dont know enough about technology to gripe about it
2018-05-08 06:39:46 PM constance No I haven't used activity connection
2018-05-08 06:39:47 PM dpackard we have a choir too
2018-05-08 06:39:48 PM delanie02 love activity connection
2018-05-08 06:39:50 PM 2960580 YES I AGREE
2018-05-08 06:39:52 PM tracylwhitman Yes, I love it too, lots of great stuff on there.
2018-05-08 06:39:52 PM kathyhughes Yes I am here! LOL
2018-05-08 06:39:59 PM 2960580 I LOVE TO WORK WITH TATH
2018-05-08 06:40:01 PM karenfabian what is activity connection?
2018-05-08 06:40:02 PM dmartin yes on occassions
2018-05-08 06:40:06 PM 2960580 LOL
2018-05-08 06:40:07 PM joanec for callandar and other stuff
2018-05-08 06:40:13 PM bmurphy5 activiity connection is the best, i have to renew my subscription this week
2018-05-08 06:40:16 PM daphaneb kmsl
2018-05-08 06:40:24 PM pennyhunt we have a lady that plays the guitar and one the violin our residents love that also but most of all they love it when we have the kitchen band thats when we give them all something from the kitchen and parade them through the nursing home beating on the pots and pans
2018-05-08 06:40:25 PM hbernath Using technology is tough in my facility with residents who are mostly declining cognitively
2018-05-08 06:40:34 PM merrinoelpeterson we use there bingo caller
2018-05-08 06:40:36 PM tracylwhitman Karen it is a website for activity ideas, there is a fee. I was lucky enough that someone lets me use her log in
2018-05-08 06:40:40 PM trisha1903 yes I love activity connection it has good ideas and information
2018-05-08 06:40:41 PM laurajackson Yes, I love Activity connection. I do alot on there
2018-05-08 06:40:43 PM scarvalho09 I use calendarsthatwork.com has been a lifesaver when making monthly cal and staff schedules
2018-05-08 06:40:54 PM ahenwood Oh I forgot, for our mothers day tea we are having a string cortet!
2018-05-08 06:40:59 PM 2960580 I WAN TO KNOW AM I IN RIGHT TRACK KATHY
2018-05-08 06:41:01 PM maryb I love the kitchen band too. Although the noise would drive most residents nuts.
2018-05-08 06:41:06 PM daphaneb i have a resident that plays the piano
2018-05-08 06:41:07 PM masaenz1 we're having a mariachi :D
2018-05-08 06:41:17 PM dylonlankford93 Activity Connection is a life saver!!! Love it
2018-05-08 06:41:24 PM 2960580 DO YOU GOT MY FAXS AS OTHRE PAPERS
2018-05-08 06:41:28 PM nicoled i am having a pianist come and play jazz music
2018-05-08 06:41:30 PM pennyhunt we do get some wierd looks but for the most part everyone is cool with it
2018-05-08 06:41:32 PM kathyhughes Tamjida you are on the right track ....do not worry
2018-05-08 06:41:38 PM daphaneb how much does the mariachi entertainer charge
2018-05-08 06:41:40 PM merrinoelpeterson anybody else have a music therapist or art therapist they work with
2018-05-08 06:41:41 PM tracylwhitman I love the easy stuff, great for my memory care peeps
2018-05-08 06:41:41 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 getting ready for survey last year, we did a scavenger hunt with employees paired up with residents. I had items that the surveyors would ask employees about the location and information the employees would need to know during survey. Our employees had fun as well as the residents that were paired up with them.
2018-05-08 06:41:44 PM maryb Do you think there may be a place to get drums donated from?
2018-05-08 06:41:53 PM robertambadger i only bang on pans new years eve..our residents probs would stroke
2018-05-08 06:41:54 PM diannekilroy we use activity connection always. i print out the chronical for each week of the month .plus the extra and month gazzet. on that site there is all kinds of good info and ideas, Thats one of the tool i am using for holidays ideas
2018-05-08 06:42:11 PM kaylacanvin maryb maybe a local school
2018-05-08 06:42:12 PM tracylwhitman My residents get agitated with too much noise.
2018-05-08 06:42:12 PM 2960580 THANKS
2018-05-08 06:42:13 PM hbernath I'm fearful of my residents throwing the drum at someone else
2018-05-08 06:42:17 PM dfrana dylonlankford93...it is great isn't it....it offers so much.... I had a resident who used to love flying a plane on it....
2018-05-08 06:42:19 PM kaylacanvin they get new sometimes
2018-05-08 06:42:24 PM delanie02 same Tracy
2018-05-08 06:42:24 PM kathyhughes Go to a music store or there are several that you can make
2018-05-08 06:42:29 PM melissa2 i use activity connection and love it! i plan my calendars off of there
2018-05-08 06:42:29 PM dmartin call some of your local music stores and ask if they have any items they could donate
2018-05-08 06:42:35 PM maggiespitaleri1 left the chat room
2018-05-08 06:42:35 PM maggiespitaleri1 enter the chat room
2018-05-08 06:42:40 PM robertambadger genious bcramer
2018-05-08 06:42:44 PM daphaneb Kathy you are AWESOME instructor thank you for all your help and all you do!!!
2018-05-08 06:42:45 PM adriennem (y)
2018-05-08 06:42:51 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 when i was in Richardson there was a lady that came and did art lessons for my memory care unit.
2018-05-08 06:42:52 PM tracylwhitman I use paint sticks to hit together. That is free at home depot
2018-05-08 06:42:55 PM diannekilroy too much noise is not good too much over stimulation
2018-05-08 06:42:56 PM dpackard we used to have a resident that played the piano. it was wonderful
2018-05-08 06:42:57 PM maryb Great ideas on where to get donated drums -- Thank you!
2018-05-08 06:43:09 PM 2960580 YES
2018-05-08 06:43:10 PM kathyhughes I know of a facility that made their drums using saran wrap, rubber bands and all sorts of old bowls
2018-05-08 06:43:11 PM dpackard what does the notary look at
2018-05-08 06:43:14 PM kaylacanvin we have a few that play the piano :-)
2018-05-08 06:43:16 PM scarvalho09 anyone MEPAP1 020618 do there partner chat?
2018-05-08 06:43:25 PM 2960580 SHE IS A AWASOME INSTRUCTOR
2018-05-08 06:43:27 PM daphaneb wow Kathy really
2018-05-08 06:43:30 PM nicoled i have someone that does art partners and comes in once a month and does an art project
2018-05-08 06:43:40 PM daphaneb yes she is
2018-05-08 06:43:43 PM diannekilroy we too have aresident who plays.
2018-05-08 06:43:44 PM dmartin I did that for art supplies with a few local art schools we now have so much
2018-05-08 06:43:46 PM kathyhughes The Notary verifies your signatures on the practicum forms
2018-05-08 06:43:55 PM alexysg enter the chat room
2018-05-08 06:43:59 PM dpackard ok thank you
2018-05-08 06:44:08 PM kaylacanvin we have an elementry school that comes to visit
2018-05-08 06:44:09 PM hbernath Usually your facility should have a notary contact
2018-05-08 06:44:13 PM pennyhunt baby formula cans and balloons stretched over the top with a rubberband around the balloon and top works to make a drum
2018-05-08 06:44:16 PM kaylacanvin they do crafts with us
2018-05-08 06:44:22 PM daphaneb oh ok and we print that Notary form @ 16 weeks right Kathy
2018-05-08 06:44:29 PM tracylwhitman Residents love children and ANIMALS.!!
2018-05-08 06:44:31 PM kaylacanvin coffeee cans?
2018-05-08 06:44:33 PM constance I think all facilities should have a resident cat and dog
2018-05-08 06:44:34 PM nicoled awesome kayla
2018-05-08 06:44:38 PM adriennem they sure do
2018-05-08 06:44:39 PM pennyhunt they would work too
2018-05-08 06:44:43 PM alexysg Okay my computer was doing great then just froze up on me for a few minutes but i'm back!
2018-05-08 06:44:44 PM kathyhughes right Penny! And if they did not like it then it didn;t cost alot
2018-05-08 06:44:48 PM adriennem We have two cats
2018-05-08 06:44:50 PM hbernath My residents just recently voted to get rid of oour facility cat
2018-05-08 06:44:53 PM nicoled aanyone have a hasbro cat?
2018-05-08 06:44:54 PM pennyhunt thats right
2018-05-08 06:44:57 PM dfrana Its fun to see the look on resident's faces when you use the IN2L Earth Program and zoom onto their old home. Especially when you have someone who has lived in Europe. They can hardly believe what they see. The memories start flashing back and they begin to share their personal stories.
2018-05-08 06:45:00 PM dmartin ummmm not a good idea for the cat and dog for us
2018-05-08 06:45:00 PM diannekilroy oh we do too, and the residents play JANGO with them its fun to see the residents reaction to the kids
2018-05-08 06:45:01 PM kaylacanvin we need a cat again
2018-05-08 06:45:02 PM mayuridshah +
2018-05-08 06:45:06 PM tracylwhitman Dogs yes, cats create too many allergy issues
2018-05-08 06:45:12 PM delanie02 awww i want a community dog so bad but they tell me no :(
2018-05-08 06:45:13 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 We have share your pet day during the summer, when school kids can bring their pets into the facility.
2018-05-08 06:45:15 PM dpackard we have a resident that loves childred but they are afraid b/c she wants to kiss them..lol
2018-05-08 06:45:15 PM dianea1781 we allow cats but dont have a facility animal
2018-05-08 06:45:16 PM dylonlankford93 We had a teeny tiny farm come see the residents! Even had a ball python with residents putting it around their necks. They loved it
2018-05-08 06:45:19 PM tracylwhitman I personally love both cats and dogs
2018-05-08 06:45:20 PM merrinoelpeterson we have one cat named Bob and he is the most anti social cat ive ever known
2018-05-08 06:45:24 PM nicoled we have pet therapy
2018-05-08 06:45:24 PM kaylacanvin our residents love animals
2018-05-08 06:45:35 PM dpackard we have 2 birds
2018-05-08 06:45:38 PM maggiespitaleri1 my computer just did the same thing!
2018-05-08 06:45:39 PM melissa2 id love a residential chicken coop! this is big in nursing homes in europe
2018-05-08 06:45:41 PM donnalova2 Ours love animals also.
2018-05-08 06:45:41 PM hbernath A cat is easier for us because they basically live indpendently and stay inside
2018-05-08 06:45:41 PM dpackard i wish we had a cat
2018-05-08 06:45:47 PM 2960580 WHEN IS THE ANOTHER CLASS WHICH IS GOING TO HELD ON 22ND
2018-05-08 06:45:52 PM gdejesus we have a cat, animals are the best
2018-05-08 06:45:53 PM bmurphy5 we have dogs that come in and then we also have a fake cat that we got and they love it
2018-05-08 06:45:54 PM diannekilroy we have a cat and a employees dog. both must have all proper papers in order. shots and all
2018-05-08 06:45:55 PM 2960580 IN DALLAS KATHY
2018-05-08 06:45:56 PM daphaneb we also have pet therapy I LOVE IT and so does the residents
2018-05-08 06:45:57 PM hbernath We're looking at a fish tank, less maintenance
2018-05-08 06:45:57 PM mcgrath I brought my dog in last Sucday and the residents loved her.
2018-05-08 06:45:57 PM robertambadger you are lucky to have a python
2018-05-08 06:46:06 PM nicoled a python?
2018-05-08 06:46:06 PM gdejesus we have a fish tank as well
2018-05-08 06:46:06 PM scarvalho09 i also have pet therapy on sundays the residents LOVE duchess the dog
2018-05-08 06:46:11 PM dfrana bcramer...funny how it doesn't take much to get someone to come out of their shell....great job!
2018-05-08 06:46:11 PM elizabethw we have birds and fish all over
2018-05-08 06:46:12 PM daphaneb Python as in SNAKE
2018-05-08 06:46:13 PM trisha1903 we have dog visits called the caring canines
2018-05-08 06:46:19 PM donnalova2 We have a dog that comes in for Pet therapy once a week and our residents love her
2018-05-08 06:46:22 PM constance We used to have pet therapy but not anymore
2018-05-08 06:46:24 PM kathyhughes I do not know Tamjida....I do not live in Texas so I would not know
2018-05-08 06:46:25 PM 2960580 NON OF THAT WE HAVE INOPUR ACILITY
2018-05-08 06:46:33 PM trisha1903 its a good pet therapy organization
2018-05-08 06:46:34 PM 2960580 OH
2018-05-08 06:46:38 PM merrinoelpeterson we have a two fish tanks , two bird avaries and two cockatieals
2018-05-08 06:46:39 PM maggiespitaleri1 we are thinking about a fish tank
2018-05-08 06:46:40 PM robertambadger i love all the animals...and snakes
2018-05-08 06:46:42 PM dpackard i thought about a fish tank because it is very calming
2018-05-08 06:46:42 PM pennyhunt we have pets come in but not that stay anymore
2018-05-08 06:46:50 PM diannekilroy Fish tanks take too much time and work to clean, Not my thing
2018-05-08 06:47:00 PM kaylacanvin we have birds
2018-05-08 06:47:02 PM daphaneb no live in pets here either
2018-05-08 06:47:08 PM 2960580 I THOUGHT YOU LIVE HERE
2018-05-08 06:47:10 PM delanie02 We have a company that we "rent" the fish from and they clean
2018-05-08 06:47:10 PM bcramer dylonlankford93 We also do a huge benefit dog show, that has categories like prettiest prance, looks most like owner, best costume, etc. about 100% of the residents come out for that.
2018-05-08 06:47:13 PM 2960580 IT S OK
2018-05-08 06:47:14 PM trisha1903 we have two fish tanks they love it, watching for hours
2018-05-08 06:47:16 PM nicoled bring your dog into work day, staff brings in their pets
2018-05-08 06:47:16 PM gdejesus i feel like a snake would be something different for our residents haha
2018-05-08 06:47:19 PM dpackard we have pet visits once a month
2018-05-08 06:47:20 PM robertambadger i really don't love cleaning the fish tank though
2018-05-08 06:47:23 PM dmartin due to the lack of funding and housing for mental health we are now seeing a rise in residents whom need our skilled services but then have no where to discharge too in other words are homeless and some whom really are fighting being there and a couple whom would not be so nice to a animal when no one is looking
2018-05-08 06:47:23 PM karenfabian MA, we have companies that can come and clean/feed fish - patients love to watch the fish
2018-05-08 06:47:25 PM cindybrady4 the staff ( myself included) we can bring our dogs in for a visit, as long as we have their records on file
2018-05-08 06:47:28 PM daphaneb we have 2 fish tanks as well
2018-05-08 06:47:33 PM nicoled i think they would be afraid of a snake
2018-05-08 06:47:47 PM dianea1781 mine would def be afraid of a snake
2018-05-08 06:47:47 PM kaylacanvin oooh a snake
2018-05-08 06:47:50 PM pennyhunt we used to have birds i was the one that had to clean the cages was so glad when they died i had to get shots because of those buggers
2018-05-08 06:47:51 PM gdejesus definitely
2018-05-08 06:47:52 PM dmartin visitation with pets and pet therapy visits is fine and enough for us
2018-05-08 06:47:55 PM diannekilroy how about a tank with airplants and water plants and pretty stuff and lights ,skip the fish,im telling you it tak3s time to clean
2018-05-08 06:47:56 PM kaylacanvin that would be cool
2018-05-08 06:47:57 PM tracylwhitman I would fear how some residents would treat an animal too.
2018-05-08 06:48:00 PM robertambadger some are at first
2018-05-08 06:48:00 PM daphaneb Im AFRAID of snakes8-|
2018-05-08 06:48:03 PM scarvalho09 Their is a reptile man that puts on very educational shows in RI hes great!!
2018-05-08 06:48:04 PM 2960580 WAHT ARE YPU GUYS THINK ABOUT GREEN HOUSE ASSINMENT
2018-05-08 06:48:07 PM maggiespitaleri1 our facility lets anyone bring in their pets even the residents...just need a copy of the shot records
2018-05-08 06:48:09 PM mmierez I wuold to have a pet at the center, but I need a free one and one to be trained
2018-05-08 06:48:16 PM alexysg left the chat room
2018-05-08 06:48:17 PM merrinoelpeterson pennyhunt its pretty much the only thing i hate about my job they are so dirty
2018-05-08 06:48:21 PM dmartin fish are great for meditation and calming effect
2018-05-08 06:48:25 PM hbernath Our facility does the same, as long as shots are up to date then animals are good
2018-05-08 06:48:27 PM constance You can't feel or pet a fish. Sensory for the smell, touch and sound response from a cat or dog.
2018-05-08 06:48:30 PM daphaneb No ma'am
2018-05-08 06:48:35 PM dylonlankford93 maggie, we are they same way. As long as we have a shot record thats up to date
2018-05-08 06:48:37 PM hbernath Does anyone know the kind of shots record goats should have?
2018-05-08 06:48:42 PM delanie02 LOL

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