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2018-05-30 06:11:20 PM diannekilroy im getting a bit frustrayed
2018-05-30 06:11:45 PM diannekilroy frustrated
2018-05-30 06:12:01 PM diannekilroy frustrated
2018-05-30 06:12:12 PM rbudd well it 8:11 and we have no speaker
2018-05-30 06:12:21 PM rbudd its
2018-05-30 06:13:03 PM diannekilroy frustrated
2018-05-30 06:13:07 PM rbudd who was the leader for tonight
2018-05-30 06:13:26 PM diannekilroy im not going through
2018-05-30 06:13:56 PM diannekilroy frustrated
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2018-05-30 06:20:32 PM karenfabian enter the chat room
2018-05-30 06:21:18 PM karenfabian Hello everyone
2018-05-30 06:21:40 PM karenfabian Celeste Chase -
2018-05-30 06:21:43 PM rbudd Hi Karen
2018-05-30 06:22:00 PM karenfabian How is week 5 going for everyone?
2018-05-30 06:22:26 PM rbudd I'm in week 9
2018-05-30 06:22:48 PM karenfabian Nice - goes by fast. We are working on Assessments this week
2018-05-30 06:23:41 PM karenfabian Does anyone work at a facility that offers Adult Day Care? We had a couple of patients last summer
2018-05-30 06:24:34 PM karenfabian you guys switch rooms
2018-05-30 06:25:22 PM rbudd Karen are you the leader for this chat
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2018-05-31 05:31:10 PM congottfreid enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:32:22 PM congottfreid Is anyone here
2018-05-31 05:32:54 PM congottfreid hello
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2018-05-31 05:38:15 PM tristageisler enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:46:20 PM brian enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:46:30 PM kathyhughes enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:46:38 PM brian left the chat room
2018-05-31 05:46:55 PM kathyhughes Hello Trista
2018-05-31 05:46:58 PM asantana enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:47:31 PM kathyhughes Hello Alma
2018-05-31 05:47:39 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
2018-05-31 05:47:58 PM asantana hi kathy, im good just waloking in the door from work
2018-05-31 05:48:25 PM asantana How are you??
2018-05-31 05:48:27 PM kathyhughes Great...did you have a good day?
2018-05-31 05:48:35 PM kathyhughes I am doing great
2018-05-31 05:49:19 PM asantana yes, busy busy.
2018-05-31 05:50:03 PM kathyhughes All ready for June? I am sure that May was ultra busy
2018-05-31 05:51:03 PM jenniferhess2 enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:51:14 PM kathyhughes Hello Jennifer
2018-05-31 05:51:25 PM jenniferhess2 hello kathy how are you
2018-05-31 05:51:38 PM kathyhughes Doing great how about You?
2018-05-31 05:51:56 PM jenniferhess2 may was really busy im doing good
2018-05-31 05:52:18 PM kathyhughes Glad that you all survived
2018-05-31 05:52:23 PM asantana Yes, got all the calanders up for June. Nothing crazy going on for june. hopefully state come in next week.
2018-05-31 05:52:59 PM kathyhughes Lets hope so that you can have a good summer with the residents
2018-05-31 05:53:02 PM jenniferhess2 i was down to the wire i just finished my june calendar about an hour before i left work because of computer issues at work
2018-05-31 05:53:15 PM priscillad enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:53:55 PM brian enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:53:56 PM kathyhughes Hello Priscilla
2018-05-31 05:54:01 PM kathyhughes and Brian!
2018-05-31 05:54:04 PM priscillad Hi all..is there chat tonight?
2018-05-31 05:54:09 PM jenniferhess2 ended up working on my caledar mostly from home as they took microsoft word from me
2018-05-31 05:54:11 PM priscillad hi kathy
2018-05-31 05:54:31 PM kathyhughes Yes Priscilla this is the chat
2018-05-31 05:54:51 PM kathyhughes Why would they take word away from you?
2018-05-31 05:54:56 PM priscillad ok, thx. missed last week due to graduations
2018-05-31 05:55:18 PM brian hello everyone
2018-05-31 05:55:26 PM brian yes, May was a busy month
2018-05-31 05:55:32 PM brian it is finally over
2018-05-31 05:55:39 PM jenniferhess2 said they had too many people that had it in the building i tried fighting it telling them i need it but got nowhere so i do it from home and email it to myself to print at work
2018-05-31 05:55:46 PM 2960580 enter the chat room
2018-05-31 05:55:59 PM jenniferhess2 hello brian
2018-05-31 05:56:07 PM brian hello jennifer
2018-05-31 05:56:10 PM 2960580 hello eveyone '
2018-05-31 05:56:15 PM priscillad hi brian n jennifer
2018-05-31 05:56:19 PM kathyhughes How do you handle staff vacations during the summer?
2018-05-31 05:56:20 PM 2960580 i am from mepap 1
2018-05-31 05:56:24 PM jenniferhess2 hello priscilla
2018-05-31 05:56:32 PM brian hello priscilla
2018-05-31 05:56:33 PM kathyhughes I know Tamjida
2018-05-31 05:56:52 PM 2960580 ok
2018-05-31 05:57:06 PM jenniferhess2 i make my activities light during vacations matter of fact i have one staff taking vacation this month
2018-05-31 05:57:21 PM 2960580 i dont see any one on speciality chat
2018-05-31 05:57:42 PM kathyhughes The Specialty chat was last night
2018-05-31 05:57:49 PM asantana everyone needs to put in there time at least two weeks in advance, not all time gets approved specially if its a holiday
2018-05-31 05:57:55 PM priscillad Since I no longer have an assistant, I have to get CNA to work in my placed. I have already trained her in my position...though she doesnt handle the care plans...i make sure they are handled before I go on vacation
2018-05-31 05:57:56 PM brian same here
2018-05-31 05:57:59 PM 2960580 oh i thought thursday at 7
2018-05-31 05:58:02 PM 2960580 my time
2018-05-31 05:58:06 PM brian first come, first serve
2018-05-31 05:58:26 PM kathyhughes Specialty chats are on Wednesdays and Mondays
2018-05-31 05:58:47 PM 2960580 ok then i think i can leave or stay
2018-05-31 05:58:59 PM priscillad If I had an assistant she would usually put it in a month in advance..her choice but policy states 2 weeks in advance
2018-05-31 05:59:03 PM kathyhughes Do you have to do activities for the staff during the summer?
2018-05-31 05:59:06 PM 2960580 wha twill you prafer kathy
2018-05-31 05:59:10 PM jenniferhess2 this is mepap 2 chat
2018-05-31 05:59:18 PM kathyhughes You can stay if you want this is the MEPAP2 chat
2018-05-31 05:59:27 PM jenniferhess2 we include our staff in our big picnics
2018-05-31 05:59:40 PM tristageisler we plan a water war activity during the summer for residents and staff
2018-05-31 05:59:47 PM 2960580 ok then thanks and i can leave
2018-05-31 05:59:50 PM priscillad Myself and HR plan different events for them....such as Banana Split Social and TiKi Bar
2018-05-31 05:59:51 PM brian next month we have a trip to the local park
2018-05-31 06:00:10 PM tristageisler what is the tiki bar?
2018-05-31 06:00:14 PM kathyhughes Great....
2018-05-31 06:00:15 PM 2960580 i saw ypu feed back and i will work on those ,right now
2018-05-31 06:00:20 PM kathyhughes ok
2018-05-31 06:00:27 PM 2960580 thanks
2018-05-31 06:00:32 PM 2960580 bye
2018-05-31 06:00:34 PM asantana not at my facility. we normally have activities for the staff during nusing home week
2018-05-31 06:00:39 PM 2960580 left the chat room
2018-05-31 06:00:55 PM tristageisler are you guys doing anything for CNA week in June?
2018-05-31 06:01:08 PM brian not us
2018-05-31 06:01:15 PM jenniferhess2 our hr handles nurses and cna weeks
2018-05-31 06:01:29 PM susankent enter the chat room
2018-05-31 06:01:33 PM priscillad We serve virgin darquairis and margaritas and sweet treats and finger sandwiches
2018-05-31 06:01:49 PM tristageisler that's cute I like that
2018-05-31 06:01:50 PM kathyhughes I had residents make Thank you cards for the CNA's and they would all sign them
2018-05-31 06:01:59 PM brian that is a good idea
2018-05-31 06:02:18 PM tristageisler I think my residents would love that.
2018-05-31 06:02:28 PM priscillad We did tht last year and a cna made them charms....@kathy
2018-05-31 06:02:30 PM kathyhughes They enjoyed making them
2018-05-31 06:02:34 PM susankent I think for CNA week activity department will do trivia and bingo for prizes. I might raffle off a cheesecake.
2018-05-31 06:02:38 PM jenniferhess2 i wanted to do that for nurses week but hr didnt get me all of our nurses names to us in time
2018-05-31 06:02:47 PM priscillad thx, trista
2018-05-31 06:02:49 PM tristageisler Its a great way to show the CNAs the residents appreciate them
2018-05-31 06:03:00 PM brian I agree
2018-05-31 06:03:17 PM susankent Kathy, that's a great idea
2018-05-31 06:03:28 PM kathyhughes The staff would look forward to the cards
2018-05-31 06:03:50 PM priscillad yes, they do.
2018-05-31 06:03:52 PM jenniferhess2 that was my point i would cherish stuff like that when i was a cna
2018-05-31 06:04:12 PM jenniferhess2 well i still am a cna
2018-05-31 06:04:34 PM susankent Some CNA's will. those are the ones you want to keep
2018-05-31 06:04:46 PM brian oh yeah
2018-05-31 06:05:00 PM priscillad I am still a CNA as well but dont work the floor anymore unless they are in dire need on 11p-7a on weekends only
2018-05-31 06:05:04 PM kathyhughes I had a group of ladies who were always looking for something to do so they made cards......they made Thank you cards, birthday cards whatever they could do
2018-05-31 06:05:42 PM kathyhughes We had a Stampin Up consultant come in once a month to teach them
2018-05-31 06:05:48 PM susankent well I was looking for a craft for our residents now I know one craft to do. when we craft we craft items for upcoming holidays or events. thanks Kathy.
2018-05-31 06:05:52 PM jenniferhess2 thats a good idea
2018-05-31 06:05:53 PM priscillad Good idea , kathy...
2018-05-31 06:06:04 PM brian Great idea
2018-05-31 06:06:11 PM priscillad I will have to implement that for my group of ladies
2018-05-31 06:06:19 PM tonjaboyd enter the chat room
2018-05-31 06:07:00 PM brian The DON and ADON usually buys food for the CNAs
2018-05-31 06:07:00 PM priscillad We are involved in a pen pal group on FB and my male and female residents really enjoy it.
2018-05-31 06:07:13 PM kathyhughes Seems like a small group tonight! What is you biggest challenge in the summer?
2018-05-31 06:07:20 PM tonjaboyd Hi evetyone sorry im late long day and a call out for tonight I had to work the shift
2018-05-31 06:07:29 PM kathyhughes WElcome
2018-05-31 06:07:43 PM tonjaboyd Thanks Kathy
2018-05-31 06:07:44 PM jenniferhess2 my biggest challenge is our outings and we have no outdoor area for our residents
2018-05-31 06:07:49 PM susankent I will also be making them parfaits as I made them at our employee of the month and they were asking for more.
2018-05-31 06:08:03 PM priscillad the heat here in florida is my biggest challenge bc alot of them want outside activities but the temperature and humidity is awful
2018-05-31 06:08:05 PM jenniferhess2 we have 1 van and they use it for dr appts so our outing are limited
2018-05-31 06:08:26 PM mgarcia enter the chat room
2018-05-31 06:08:45 PM jenniferhess2 there is a strawberry parfait day in june
2018-05-31 06:08:46 PM priscillad Im planning a putt putt golf outing in July
2018-05-31 06:09:24 PM asantana i would like to take the residents bowling.
2018-05-31 06:09:47 PM jackieb92 enter the chat room
2018-05-31 06:09:57 PM asantana they play on the wii and im sure they would love actually bowling
2018-05-31 06:10:00 PM mgarcia hello everyone
2018-05-31 06:10:02 PM priscillad we did that earlier this month, @asanta...they really enjoyed it...and i know your peeps will too
2018-05-31 06:10:06 PM kathyhughes Call around to some bowling alleys we would go in the summer and it was great
2018-05-31 06:10:06 PM jackieb92 hi everyone
2018-05-31 06:10:18 PM tonjaboyd Bowling is good!! we do bowling @ my center down the longest hall
2018-05-31 06:10:20 PM susankent I hear you priscillad, I'm in Florida as well. My residents love to go outside but the heat, rain and humidity put a damper on things. they don't mind the heat but by the time one half hour goes by I'm sweating and they are just as comfortable as can be.
2018-05-31 06:10:38 PM jackieb92 i want to take my residents bowling
2018-05-31 06:11:00 PM brian Our residents love being outside too. Jersey weather is unpredictable
2018-05-31 06:11:18 PM jenniferhess2 we have had nothing buy storms all week
2018-05-31 06:11:23 PM jackieb92 my residents love outside too but its been raining and so hot here makes it hard for them to be out
2018-05-31 06:11:25 PM mgarcia that a good idea bowling
2018-05-31 06:11:39 PM tonjaboyd I know what you mean brian im from cherry hill
2018-05-31 06:12:00 PM mgarcia here in texas is so hot
2018-05-31 06:12:10 PM jenniferhess2 im in wv/md
2018-05-31 06:12:16 PM brian Someone knows what I'm talking about
2018-05-31 06:12:18 PM jackieb92 when it gets really hot outside some of the residents enjoy a pool party the residents will put their feet in a pool
2018-05-31 06:12:27 PM jackieb92 like a kiddie pool
2018-05-31 06:12:27 PM asantana SUSAN i feel you, im in Las Vegas and its hot as heck here. we take our dementia residents up and down the strip once a month and they love it. they dont care where they go as long as they get out of the building
2018-05-31 06:12:53 PM priscillad Im planning a picnic outing at a park around the corner from our facilty and its a bit shady. A small group
2018-05-31 06:12:56 PM tonjaboyd The heat can melt the soles off ur shoes in texas
2018-05-31 06:13:09 PM kathyhughes My favorite summer activity was a pool party with the big blue pool
2018-05-31 06:13:15 PM tonjaboyd Yes brian!!
2018-05-31 06:13:21 PM mgarcia none of my residents want to go outside
2018-05-31 06:13:22 PM priscillad I would like to do a Sprinkler party for our residents
2018-05-31 06:13:38 PM jackieb92 thats a good idea a sprikler party
2018-05-31 06:13:48 PM priscillad thx, Jackie
2018-05-31 06:14:06 PM suerahn enter the chat room
2018-05-31 06:14:09 PM susankent right it's like their escaping for just a while and they come back in with wide smiles on their faces. I play gospel or country music while we are out and the family members or visitors stop to watch how they enjoy the time.
2018-05-31 06:14:38 PM suerahn Sorry I'm late, my daughter had a concert
2018-05-31 06:14:56 PM kathyhughes We also took the residents to the concerts in the park in the evenings
2018-05-31 06:15:03 PM jenniferhess2 i want to do so many outside activities but we dont have any outdoor area for them
2018-05-31 06:15:34 PM asantana what abo0ut a drive in??
2018-05-31 06:15:36 PM jackieb92 luckily we have a huge umbrella with chairs under it, makes it nice so the residents arnt directly in the sun
2018-05-31 06:15:39 PM susankent mgarcia, why because of the heat? I take them out in the morning only because afternoons it's just too busy.
2018-05-31 06:16:04 PM kathyhughes I had residents who sat outside in the front porch waiting for the Ice Cream Man!
2018-05-31 06:16:19 PM brian that is awesome
2018-05-31 06:16:20 PM mgarcia yes because of the heat
2018-05-31 06:16:27 PM tonjaboyd Jennifer maybe you could bring the outdoors indoors
2018-05-31 06:16:36 PM jenniferhess2 i planned an ice cream truck to come to our facility this month
2018-05-31 06:16:38 PM jackieb92 i thought about getting an icecream truck for the residents or an ice truck
2018-05-31 06:17:08 PM mgarcia i was thinking the same ice cream truck
2018-05-31 06:17:11 PM susankent jenniferhess2. our outdoor area is our driveway that wraps our entrance. I put my car across the entrance for safety and that's where I conduct our activity
2018-05-31 06:17:35 PM suerahn Good idea Susan
2018-05-31 06:17:35 PM brian I might do that this summer, get an icecream truck
2018-05-31 06:17:40 PM brian thanks for the idea
2018-05-31 06:17:47 PM jenniferhess2 ours is all parking spots and our parking is terrible its not safe for them
2018-05-31 06:17:52 PM priscillad I like that idea kathy...im gonna to look into tht
2018-05-31 06:18:03 PM kathyhughes You are welcome...we would inservice him on who could have what....
2018-05-31 06:18:42 PM kathyhughes they would just sit out there waiting so we had 1-1 activities in the afternoon and were able to do activities with smaller groups
2018-05-31 06:19:43 PM suerahn We try to take our residents out everyday.
2018-05-31 06:20:09 PM susankent what do you guys think about a kiddie pool with plastic fish with a magnet on them and fishing poles with magnets for hooks. for indoor fishing
2018-05-31 06:20:11 PM suerahn We also have residents who cant be out alone so we get paged all day to go out with them
2018-05-31 06:20:18 PM brian we had them outside the other day in 90 degree weather and they loved it
2018-05-31 06:20:19 PM jackieb92 my residents will sit outside all day sometimes thats the only way i can get them to do the activity that day is take it to them which i dont mind
2018-05-31 06:20:25 PM kathyhughes We would also do lots of beverage carts room to room to make sure they were all hydrated
2018-05-31 06:20:42 PM kathyhughes And got lots of boxes of popsicles
2018-05-31 06:20:53 PM brian we had a jug of cold water for them to stay hydeated
2018-05-31 06:21:00 PM brian hydrated*
2018-05-31 06:21:15 PM tonjaboyd We take our residents out in the back yard when the weather is nice and play games and have music snd an oasis cart
2018-05-31 06:21:16 PM kathyhughes Thats a great idea Susan
2018-05-31 06:21:26 PM priscillad we do as well. they love popsicles
2018-05-31 06:21:30 PM asantana The residents love the popsicles, and watermelon!!
2018-05-31 06:21:35 PM jenniferhess2 i just might do that the men would really love it
2018-05-31 06:22:06 PM mgarcia yes watermelon they love it
2018-05-31 06:22:07 PM jackieb92 me too!
2018-05-31 06:22:11 PM priscillad Oh yes, watermelon...can't leave tht out lol
2018-05-31 06:22:18 PM jackieb92 my residents love watermellon
2018-05-31 06:22:25 PM susankent yes my residents love watermelon, punch, and cupcakes with ice cream.
2018-05-31 06:22:25 PM brian we had that and pineapple as a social toda
2018-05-31 06:22:29 PM brian today*
2018-05-31 06:22:35 PM suerahn We have had the residents throw water balloons at staff. They love it!!
2018-05-31 06:23:02 PM tonjaboyd LOL we do the same thing
2018-05-31 06:23:07 PM brian that had to be fun
2018-05-31 06:23:08 PM priscillad good idea @ sue...staff and residents are able to interact
2018-05-31 06:23:56 PM kathyhughes We did not have the self knotting water balloons like they have not
2018-05-31 06:23:58 PM kathyhughes now
2018-05-31 06:24:04 PM susankent suerahn, most of my residents can't throw but one foot in front of them so they would be the ones getting drenched. I think I would be laughing too hard to keep them dry.
2018-05-31 06:24:39 PM suerahn I'm cracking up thinking about it
2018-05-31 06:24:41 PM tristageisler the self sealing balloons only last a couple min. if you dont throw them fast enough the seal disolves
2018-05-31 06:24:48 PM susankent I love my residents but I don't want to drown them
2018-05-31 06:25:16 PM jackieb92 i want to try water balloons with my residents
2018-05-31 06:25:16 PM priscillad I never heard of self sealing balloons before....oh wow
2018-05-31 06:25:23 PM suerahn Yeah-I think some would not mind getting wet but others...
2018-05-31 06:25:26 PM kathyhughes We would also place saucers on the bottom of the kiddie pool and residents would pitch pennies
2018-05-31 06:25:41 PM suerahn I like that
2018-05-31 06:25:49 PM priscillad I like tht too.
2018-05-31 06:25:50 PM susankent we did have a potato poop race with staff and the residents got a good laugh.
2018-05-31 06:25:51 PM mgarcia me too
2018-05-31 06:25:52 PM kathyhughes You have to know who is game to get wet
2018-05-31 06:26:15 PM tonjaboyd Thats a good one kathy I have to try it next time
2018-05-31 06:26:23 PM kathyhughes We used old Bingo prizes for the one that got the most
2018-05-31 06:26:36 PM susankent I don't mind if I get wet I just don't want my residents to get wet.
2018-05-31 06:26:40 PM kathyhughes They have to be heavy saucers
2018-05-31 06:26:41 PM jenniferhess2 i like that idea kathy
2018-05-31 06:26:54 PM jackieb92 i think some of my residents would hate being wet i would have to check with them
2018-05-31 06:27:15 PM suerahn If you want something fun to do with staff and residents. Have a resident work with a staff member and decorate a potato to look like someone who works there.
2018-05-31 06:27:19 PM mgarcia mine too they are always cold
2018-05-31 06:27:31 PM kathyhughes Depends on the person...some just like to watch
2018-05-31 06:27:48 PM tonjaboyd LOL love it sue!!!
2018-05-31 06:28:00 PM susankent that's a cute idea sue
2018-05-31 06:28:04 PM priscillad im loving these new ideas, thx all
2018-05-31 06:28:17 PM kathyhughes Like Mr Potato Head!
2018-05-31 06:28:42 PM kathyhughes We had one when I was a kid and we had to supply our own Potato
2018-05-31 06:28:43 PM suerahn We also did pumpkins. I made ours look like the administrator and it was so funny.
2018-05-31 06:29:11 PM tonjaboyd could we use anything?
2018-05-31 06:29:37 PM suerahn What do you mean?
2018-05-31 06:29:38 PM kathyhughes Yes you can use all types of veggies
2018-05-31 06:30:14 PM jackieb92 im starting to plan my calendar for july and i want to try new things with the residents. Does anyone have any fun fourth of july activites they like to do. we usually have a picnic
2018-05-31 06:30:18 PM priscillad we did a Mr potato head contest years ago, and paired resident with a staff member and it was a hit. Ill have to do it again one day
2018-05-31 06:30:21 PM suerahn Oh yeah anything works. We supplies a bunch of craft stuff and some of the staff went and bought stuff
2018-05-31 06:30:39 PM susankent we just made bow ties for flag day and fathers day using food coloring, coffee filters and pipe cleaners. I hung them in our dining room for flag day. for fathers day we had a mini golf set donated so I'm setting up a mini golf course up outside the friday before just for the guys. the ladies will be invited of course.
2018-05-31 06:31:03 PM tonjaboyd like stickers, paint, glue ons for the face, things that could stick out of it?
2018-05-31 06:31:15 PM jenniferhess2 these are some nice ideas
2018-05-31 06:31:17 PM kathyhughes Yes you can use anything
2018-05-31 06:31:37 PM mgarcia true
2018-05-31 06:31:45 PM kathyhughes For July we would take the residents to the Fireworks
2018-05-31 06:31:51 PM tonjaboyd Thanks thats going on my calendar
2018-05-31 06:31:51 PM jackieb92 thats a good idea susan
2018-05-31 06:31:58 PM suerahn Yes, no carving. We had some painted, some with wigs, of course eyes either drawn on or glued etc.
2018-05-31 06:32:36 PM tristageisler We were planning to take our residents to see the fireworks but they dont start till late and the park is always super packed.
2018-05-31 06:32:38 PM tonjaboyd I LOVE IT SUE!!!
2018-05-31 06:32:49 PM brian we have a staff member who takes the residents outside on the patio, with assistance from the CNAs, to watch the fireworks
2018-05-31 06:33:03 PM susankent my residents are in bed before it gets dark, at least 90% of them. most of my residents are 80 to 99
2018-05-31 06:33:11 PM tristageisler we may try to watch from out front of the facility since we are pretty close
2018-05-31 06:33:31 PM mgarcia mine too they go to bed like around 8
2018-05-31 06:33:38 PM kathyhughes we would look for a place near us that was on a hill and had a parking lot that we could use
2018-05-31 06:33:41 PM priscillad same here, trista...the high functioning residents we will take to the fireworks
2018-05-31 06:33:41 PM suerahn Have fun with it tanyaboyd
2018-05-31 06:33:45 PM jenniferhess2 ours are in bed early too
2018-05-31 06:33:58 PM tonjaboyd Most of ours are to around the same age
2018-05-31 06:34:05 PM jackieb92 mine go to bed really early too
2018-05-31 06:34:16 PM kathyhughes We had a few that enjoyed it...now with YouTube you can put it on the TV
2018-05-31 06:34:21 PM jackieb92 i can always ask though it doesnt hurt
2018-05-31 06:34:25 PM tristageisler has anyone ever tried the colorful worms or sparklers with any of the residents
2018-05-31 06:34:31 PM priscillad my ED will do a little bit of fireworks as well outside of our facility
2018-05-31 06:34:50 PM tonjaboyd night time activities stop at 8pm
2018-05-31 06:34:50 PM tristageisler I think my residents would like something like that
2018-05-31 06:34:59 PM kathyhughes I know of a facility that has a bonfire in their parking lot
2018-05-31 06:34:59 PM jackieb92 i want to try sparklers but i feel like the head of maintenance would flip
2018-05-31 06:35:14 PM tristageisler :D
2018-05-31 06:35:14 PM jackieb92 he usually goes home early though or maybe i can get lucky and he wont be there that day lol
2018-05-31 06:35:19 PM kathyhughes You can also use glow sticks
2018-05-31 06:35:29 PM priscillad Really, Kathy? HOw did they manage that?
2018-05-31 06:35:31 PM suerahn My administrator is terrified of a fire so no fireworks at our place
2018-05-31 06:35:45 PM brian same here
2018-05-31 06:35:50 PM brian precaution
2018-05-31 06:35:56 PM kathyhughes They invited the fire dept to help and would have one of those portable fire pits
2018-05-31 06:35:59 PM jackieb92 on of my residents used to love camping and said her favorite part was the fire at night
2018-05-31 06:36:09 PM tristageisler I have a lot of veterans too so some of our residents have PTSD
2018-05-31 06:36:11 PM priscillad oh ok...
2018-05-31 06:36:18 PM tonjaboyd Well that will do it
2018-05-31 06:36:37 PM tristageisler so they arent super big on the loud fireworks
2018-05-31 06:36:42 PM kathyhughes They enjoyed the smores
2018-05-31 06:36:44 PM susankent again even with glow sticks it has to be dark. My residents don't wait for darkness to go to bed. usually between 7 and 8
2018-05-31 06:36:52 PM kathyhughes I bet Trista
2018-05-31 06:36:55 PM priscillad thats a great idea
2018-05-31 06:37:16 PM kathyhughes You can turn off the lights in the activity room or dining room
2018-05-31 06:37:23 PM jackieb92 we get alot of unwanted animal guests when it gets dark too
2018-05-31 06:37:31 PM priscillad we have a lot of night owls tht are high functioning so thy would love tht

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