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2018-08-23 06:26:16 PM martyr58 charlie brown--good idea! Young Frankenstein might work too!
2018-08-23 06:26:20 PM laurajackson Holloween custom contest is a good idea
2018-08-23 06:26:23 PM patriciabates Our residents love costumes or any kind of dress ups
2018-08-23 06:26:27 PM rickyd the old horror movies are more accepted, and not normally gory
2018-08-23 06:26:30 PM jenniferr2018 we have department themes and we get judges by the resident
2018-08-23 06:26:33 PM pennyhunt we dress up and the residents vote for best costume
2018-08-23 06:26:33 PM kathyhughes try these movies..... https://www.parenting.com/article/halloween-movies-for-kids
2018-08-23 06:26:39 PM lisaad also many of our resident no longer have the attention span and ability to sit for a 2 hour movie so I thought cartoons might cpature their attention
2018-08-23 06:26:55 PM martyr58 thanks for the website Kathy
2018-08-23 06:26:56 PM myriamr we all dress up halloween
2018-08-23 06:27:02 PM maryb left the chat room
2018-08-23 06:27:04 PM jenniferr2018 yes
2018-08-23 06:27:08 PM maryb enter the chat room
2018-08-23 06:27:08 PM mmierez last year the staff devided and half were whiches and the other precess
2018-08-23 06:27:10 PM jadams69 we dress up too and let residents vote on best costume
2018-08-23 06:27:14 PM sunshine2018 thanks Kathy I printed it out
2018-08-23 06:27:19 PM kirstensch7 My residents love giving out (and eating) treats for the neighboring child care kids
2018-08-23 06:27:19 PM oliviabrokenshire yes that is always a fun thing to do
2018-08-23 06:27:33 PM kirstensch7 they usually come over in the late morning
2018-08-23 06:27:36 PM oliviabrokenshire we do a treat night facility and friends kids come and trick or treat
2018-08-23 06:27:36 PM rickyd "The Ghost and Mr Chicken"
2018-08-23 06:27:44 PM lisaad our facility does a trunk or treat where each department sets up a car with a them and the residents come trick or treating to us--but that is the IL side not my SNF side
2018-08-23 06:27:46 PM sunshine2018 thats a good movie
2018-08-23 06:27:52 PM kathyhughes The cartoons would be great
2018-08-23 06:27:53 PM martyr58 we cook pumpkin and squash everything!
2018-08-23 06:27:54 PM jenniferr2018 we also go to German restuarant and our folks theat are German try to teach us baskc workds
2018-08-23 06:28:14 PM jenniferr2018 fingers sutck
2018-08-23 06:28:29 PM lisaad I meant each dept has a theme and dresses up--activities in SNF did witches we were great if I do say so myself!
2018-08-23 06:28:33 PM sunshine2018 we make different cakes
2018-08-23 06:28:50 PM sunshine2018 this year i am going to decorate
2018-08-23 06:28:56 PM sunshine2018 more
2018-08-23 06:29:02 PM lisaad I like the Octoberfest ideas I'm reading about
2018-08-23 06:29:08 PM jenniferr2018 we also do chili and apple pie contest for anyone who wants to try to win..
2018-08-23 06:29:20 PM feleciap18 i amplanning to do more this year than last
2018-08-23 06:29:27 PM mmierez that sound good to have german food
2018-08-23 06:29:32 PM sunshine2018 jennifer thats a good idea
2018-08-23 06:29:33 PM rickyd we also do a Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat for our residents, and invite staff and neighborhood kids in...Games, treats, entertainment, clowns, balloon animals, face painting.
2018-08-23 06:29:37 PM kathyhughes We also had a Pumpkin seed contest each year...we would pick a pumpkin and residents, staff and families would guess how many seeds were in the pumpkin
2018-08-23 06:29:39 PM lindsaypkrull I am going to try to make homemade pumpkin spice lattes and homemade apple cider
2018-08-23 06:29:44 PM martyr58 we have our Easter Seals kids come over and have games for them and make them eat "worms".
2018-08-23 06:29:45 PM jenniferr2018 Hey in October the World series starts too..dont
2018-08-23 06:29:48 PM oliviabrokenshire i am going to write down that idea
2018-08-23 06:29:49 PM kathyhughes we would then take a morning and count seeds
2018-08-23 06:29:53 PM oliviabrokenshire that is a great idea thank you
2018-08-23 06:29:54 PM jenniferr2018 forget that one
2018-08-23 06:29:57 PM kirstensch7 Apple Strudel for dessert! With ice cream and whipped cream yum
2018-08-23 06:30:03 PM jenniferr2018 mmm
2018-08-23 06:30:04 PM lisaad Oh yeah pumpkin seed guessing I like that!
2018-08-23 06:30:29 PM kirstensch7 I will ask our AL side to do a German pot luck for Oktoberfest
2018-08-23 06:30:30 PM pennyhunt thats a good idea on pumpkin seed guessing
2018-08-23 06:30:35 PM maryb That would take a long time to count out seeds!!
2018-08-23 06:30:37 PM sunshine2018 kathy thats a good idea regarding seeds
2018-08-23 06:30:45 PM lisaad We could guess the seeds then count them and carve a jackolantern!
2018-08-23 06:30:45 PM patriciabates We always have a pumpkin roll made for them and they love eatting pumpkin rolls and Apple cider
2018-08-23 06:30:55 PM jenniferr2018 we make papermache pumpkins for the front of our building to sit on haybails...in crafts class
2018-08-23 06:31:01 PM sunshine2018 mmm apple cider
2018-08-23 06:31:04 PM jadams69 we are also decorating our christmas tree with pumpkins and candy corn, making fall wreaths out of straw hats and having trick or treaters come to facility for residents to pass out candy
2018-08-23 06:31:09 PM sunshine2018 making me hungry lol
2018-08-23 06:31:16 PM patriciabates after you count the seeds you could bake them
2018-08-23 06:31:16 PM lisaad jennifer2018 do you use baloons for the forms?
2018-08-23 06:31:19 PM kathyhughes Pick a small pumpkin!
2018-08-23 06:31:26 PM deirdre1 enter the chat room
2018-08-23 06:31:31 PM sunshine2018 lol
2018-08-23 06:31:44 PM jenniferr2018 applebutter we are going to try this year. We have a resident who really wnat to for our cooking class
2018-08-23 06:31:47 PM rickyd good idea on the "small pumpkin."lol
2018-08-23 06:31:56 PM patriciabates Also they love to paint the pumpkins
2018-08-23 06:31:57 PM sunshine2018 the hospital has a pumpkin decorating contest
2018-08-23 06:32:01 PM deirdre1 catching up on work...Hi
2018-08-23 06:32:08 PM jenniferr2018 we paint the tiny pumpkins for the table decor
2018-08-23 06:32:09 PM kirstensch7 yes painting pumkins is always fun
2018-08-23 06:32:14 PM myriamr we carve pumpkins
2018-08-23 06:32:26 PM kirstensch7 pumpkins, too
2018-08-23 06:32:27 PM sunshine2018 alot of great ideas
2018-08-23 06:32:32 PM oliviabrokenshire we do carving pumpkins
2018-08-23 06:32:34 PM myriamr kids come and carve pumpkins with residents
2018-08-23 06:32:37 PM oliviabrokenshire i agree lots of good ideas
2018-08-23 06:32:41 PM jenniferr2018 my resident do not like the feeling of pulling the innards out..lol
2018-08-23 06:32:49 PM martyr58 we do the pumpkins for our tables too. Also we are decorating wine bottles for centerpieces.
2018-08-23 06:32:50 PM kathyhughes We would put apple cider, cinnamon sticks, orange peels and cloves in a crockpot and simmer it all day for the smell
2018-08-23 06:32:57 PM mmierez your residents can do a lot, mine not so much
2018-08-23 06:33:09 PM lindsaypkrull They also have foam pumpkins that they can carve too if that's easier@
2018-08-23 06:33:09 PM jenniferr2018 oh that must smell devine
2018-08-23 06:33:13 PM sunshine2018 wow ta great idea I will have to try that
2018-08-23 06:33:27 PM pennyhunt we set out hot apple cider in crockpot for visitors in the fall and winter
2018-08-23 06:33:34 PM maryb great pumpkin ideas! Love writing notes from this chat
2018-08-23 06:33:44 PM sunshine2018 me too
2018-08-23 06:33:47 PM feleciap18 where did u getthe foampumpkins
2018-08-23 06:33:48 PM rickyd we draw our "jack o lantrens" instead of cutting them, and have also used stick-on designs for decorating for the fall and thankgiving season
2018-08-23 06:33:56 PM lisaad aarrgh! screen keeps freezing!
2018-08-23 06:33:58 PM jenniferr2018 :D
2018-08-23 06:34:10 PM kirstensch7 hot cider is neat, maybe instead of coffee
2018-08-23 06:34:16 PM kathyhughes Michaels has the foam pumpkins and I believe Hobby Lobby does as well
2018-08-23 06:34:20 PM lindsaypkrull the dollar store has the foam pumpkins
2018-08-23 06:34:21 PM lindsaypkrull as well
2018-08-23 06:34:26 PM lisaad last year our residents painted pumpkins--you can buy the fake hollow ones to carve at Michael's
2018-08-23 06:34:29 PM pennyhunt we do cookies on weekends for visirors
2018-08-23 06:34:32 PM oliviabrokenshire hot cider would be a good ideas
2018-08-23 06:34:33 PM maryb I think Dollar Tree has foam pumpkins too.
2018-08-23 06:34:33 PM feleciap18 ok thanks
2018-08-23 06:34:33 PM patriciabates Hobby lobby does
2018-08-23 06:34:37 PM jenniferr2018 cool
2018-08-23 06:34:37 PM oliviabrokenshire we make applesauce
2018-08-23 06:34:44 PM mmierez dollar tree has them too
2018-08-23 06:34:50 PM jadams69 yes dollar tree has foam pumpkins
2018-08-23 06:34:57 PM jadams69 got some for my straw hats
2018-08-23 06:35:04 PM lisaad dollar tree would be cheaper!
2018-08-23 06:35:08 PM sunshine2018 im going to Anchorage for a seminar sept 5th and I will have to visit Michels
2018-08-23 06:35:12 PM myriamr dollar tree have some
2018-08-23 06:35:18 PM kathyhughes https://www.dollartree.com/Carvable-Foam-Pumpkins-4-5-in-/p362724/index.pro
2018-08-23 06:35:25 PM jenniferr2018 yes.. we do the applesauce too...and play the game of the longest peel unbroken...a man won it last year..the ladies heckled the poor guy..he loved it
2018-08-23 06:35:29 PM lisaad Sunshine how far is anchorage from you?
2018-08-23 06:35:33 PM patriciabates Dollar tree is a great place to get fall decore and craft items
2018-08-23 06:35:33 PM kirstensch7 Hobby Lobby has a Fall sale at the moment
2018-08-23 06:35:41 PM kathyhughes You can actually order them in bulk at $1 each and have them delivered
2018-08-23 06:35:49 PM deirdre1 left the chat room
2018-08-23 06:35:56 PM lisaad order them online?
2018-08-23 06:36:00 PM kathyhughes 4 in a case....so you could get 5 cases for
2018-08-23 06:36:01 PM jenniferr2018 great info
2018-08-23 06:36:07 PM kathyhughes $20.00
2018-08-23 06:36:28 PM oliviabrokenshire thats not bad
2018-08-23 06:36:28 PM patriciabates you can order from the dollar tree online
2018-08-23 06:36:30 PM lisaad wow that's a good idea--
2018-08-23 06:36:32 PM rickyd thanks for the info kathy
2018-08-23 06:36:37 PM kathyhughes you pay for the shipping unless you have them delivered to your local Dollar Tree then it is free
2018-08-23 06:36:38 PM laurajackson Good idea, who has time to shop!
2018-08-23 06:36:42 PM sunshine2018 I will have to see if they deliver here so many places wont deliver to Nome
2018-08-23 06:36:44 PM kathyhughes yes I did it all the time!
2018-08-23 06:37:02 PM lisaad does Amazon deliiverto Nome?
2018-08-23 06:37:13 PM kirstensch7 that's a great idea, I am not much a shopper when temps are around 100F
2018-08-23 06:37:16 PM lisaad How could we live without Amazon?
2018-08-23 06:37:29 PM sunshine2018 some times it does, it depends what is order and where it comes from.
2018-08-23 06:37:30 PM kathyhughes We would order bulk for a ton of decor and Christmas gifts
2018-08-23 06:37:30 PM laurajackson Right!
2018-08-23 06:38:01 PM sunshine2018 you wont believe what we try to order and amazon wont send
2018-08-23 06:38:07 PM myriamr salvation army and habitat have alot the stuff that you cant imagine and low prices
2018-08-23 06:38:13 PM maryb I keep forgetting to order then am always running out last minute!
2018-08-23 06:38:14 PM lisaad Oh man that's rough!
2018-08-23 06:38:25 PM cbockis last year we all worked thanksgiving and at the end decorated with the residents
2018-08-23 06:38:40 PM lisaad Our Goodwills here has GREAT Halloween stuff
2018-08-23 06:38:48 PM kathyhughes Yes they do
2018-08-23 06:38:49 PM jenniferr2018 ours too
2018-08-23 06:38:51 PM sunshine2018 when I went home last year I bought 166 items at dollar tree for $166.00 lol
2018-08-23 06:38:54 PM kathyhughes and harvest stuff
2018-08-23 06:38:58 PM myriamr yes goodwill too
2018-08-23 06:38:59 PM jadams69 yes lisa i get alot of stuff from good will here too
2018-08-23 06:39:02 PM cbockis lol
2018-08-23 06:39:03 PM oliviabrokenshire i like the dollar tree or target $1 section
2018-08-23 06:39:09 PM jadams69 an waterfront rescue mission
2018-08-23 06:39:25 PM lindsaypkrull I love the target dollar spot!
2018-08-23 06:39:27 PM rickyd I've turned into a frequent shopper at our local dollar store; it's just a few miles from our facility, and I can beat their prices.
2018-08-23 06:39:39 PM lisaad sunshine you have to make shopping trips to the lower 48 lol
2018-08-23 06:39:41 PM jadams69 5 and below is great too
2018-08-23 06:39:45 PM myriamr and is good go to the sales at walmart and target because then you get stuff for next year holidays
2018-08-23 06:39:47 PM sunshine2018 i wish we had a dollar tree here in nome
2018-08-23 06:39:49 PM jadams69 everything 5 dollars
2018-08-23 06:39:55 PM pennyhunt we have to drive about an hour to get to dollar tree but well worth it
2018-08-23 06:39:58 PM lisaad I've heard about 5 below--
2018-08-23 06:39:59 PM laurajackson We now have a Dirt Cheap. You can find stuff there. Well if you have one.
2018-08-23 06:40:00 PM jenniferr2018 the prices work great for the budget
2018-08-23 06:40:03 PM martyr58 Our residents do all the decorating-- but we can't use tape--- any one have any good ideas for a tape substitute. the hang ups are too expensive.
2018-08-23 06:40:05 PM patriciabates I love 5 and below
2018-08-23 06:40:11 PM oliviabrokenshire sticky tack marty
2018-08-23 06:40:28 PM kathyhughes command hooks
2018-08-23 06:40:33 PM patriciabates you can use tacky on some stuff
2018-08-23 06:40:36 PM maryb The blue putty works great, can't think of the name of it
2018-08-23 06:40:38 PM kathyhughes we would use them all the time
2018-08-23 06:40:41 PM jadams69 me to patricia
2018-08-23 06:40:42 PM lisaad yeah martyr I would suggest command hooks too
2018-08-23 06:40:49 PM martyr58 the sticky tac does hold that well- what's your secret?
2018-08-23 06:40:54 PM sunshine2018 everyone I am trying to get a pen pales set up...anyone want to exchange pals with our group
2018-08-23 06:40:55 PM feleciap18 i am taking notes
2018-08-23 06:41:01 PM lisaad command hooks come on all sizes and they're clear
2018-08-23 06:41:01 PM kirstensch7 or the blue tape? wont leave marks on walls
2018-08-23 06:41:01 PM jenniferr2018 we do thecommand hooks for all of the wreaths we hang down all of the hall at Christman
2018-08-23 06:41:11 PM maryb Command hooks are quite pricey
2018-08-23 06:41:14 PM pennyhunt as shopping isnt my favorite thing i like online better
2018-08-23 06:41:16 PM oliviabrokenshire command hooks
2018-08-23 06:41:21 PM lisaad so they don't show likeblue sticky stuff
2018-08-23 06:41:37 PM kathyhughes UHU Tack...https://www.officesupply.com/office-supplies/general-supplies/tape-glue-adhesives/mounting-putty/adhesive-putty-removable-reusable-nontoxic-pieces-pack/p12969.html?mrkgcl=605&mrkgadid=3246421807&product_id=12969&adpos=1o6&creative=164952429096&device=c&matchtype=&network=s&ref=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwtvnbBRA5EiwAcRvnpl6yBxP7EFI5YqX4Z44THqDwmOUpyeQ1
2018-08-23 06:41:43 PM maryb The blue comes off pretty good
2018-08-23 06:42:05 PM lisaad wow kathy you have alot of info at your fingertips!
2018-08-23 06:42:13 PM jenniferr2018 sunshine my group might want to...let me ask them next week
2018-08-23 06:42:16 PM martyr58 the boss is viligant about the budget so if we get command hooks we don't get bingo candy or grocery items to cook with
2018-08-23 06:42:30 PM sunshine2018 kathy I would love come visit with you a day lol
2018-08-23 06:42:52 PM sunshine2018 jeffifer that would be great
2018-08-23 06:42:54 PM kathyhughes You are welcome anytime.....but I think that you would be disappointed!
2018-08-23 06:42:54 PM lisaad Sunshine I love that idea--let me run it by someof our folks
2018-08-23 06:43:04 PM jenniferr2018 how about a different deparments budget then...
2018-08-23 06:43:28 PM laurajackson I would do the Pen Pale Sunshine.
2018-08-23 06:43:33 PM kathyhughes I think Maintenance as they are in charge of hanging things
2018-08-23 06:43:35 PM sunshine2018 i doubt that you have so much info you should write a book LOL
2018-08-23 06:43:40 PM patriciabates Our group might want to do that I think they would like that
2018-08-23 06:43:51 PM sunshine2018 laura thats great
2018-08-23 06:43:58 PM kathyhughes You can also Skype each other!
2018-08-23 06:44:09 PM martyr58 I don't think we would be disappointed! We only have one activities working at a time and it is hard to get everything together.
2018-08-23 06:44:12 PM feleciap18 im redoing the court yard
2018-08-23 06:44:13 PM lisaad I think it would be fun to do a craft where we make our own stationary then write on it to fmily or friends
2018-08-23 06:44:26 PM kirstensch7 I love buying things on other peoples budget ;) like my groceries for cooking show I give to kitchen - because they are in charge of snack time
2018-08-23 06:44:27 PM patriciabates Oh yeah Skype would be awesome
2018-08-23 06:44:30 PM lindsaypkrull I like that idea Lisa
2018-08-23 06:44:37 PM jadams69 skype is a good idea
2018-08-23 06:44:40 PM sunshine2018 my email address is sunshinetraveler@yahoo.com just email me and then we will exchange info
2018-08-23 06:44:45 PM mmierez i am trying to redo our quite room
2018-08-23 06:45:05 PM lisaad mmierez what's your quiet room?
2018-08-23 06:45:08 PM laurajackson Ok
2018-08-23 06:45:24 PM jadams69 sunshine my email is jacqualine.adams@consulatehc.com
2018-08-23 06:45:30 PM kirstensch7 oh we have a reflection room, too, mmierez - but the lounge chairs are too low for my residents to use
2018-08-23 06:45:42 PM patriciabates My email is crazysteelegirl@gmail.com
2018-08-23 06:45:47 PM kathyhughes I would ask my residents what they think a quiet room would be
2018-08-23 06:45:56 PM kathyhughes they might have a good idea
2018-08-23 06:46:01 PM feleciap18 fportee2011@gmail.com
2018-08-23 06:46:04 PM kirstensch7 our staff used them last year during Hurricane Harvey when they had to stay over
2018-08-23 06:46:04 PM jadams69 crazy steel girl? cute
2018-08-23 06:46:06 PM mmierez i wont it to look more lik e spa but money is alway a problem
2018-08-23 06:46:13 PM sunshine2018 kathy how many residents do you have
2018-08-23 06:46:13 PM cbockis we did skype for our final prac first mepap it was fun the residents knew it was for class and they loved helping
2018-08-23 06:46:14 PM lisaad good point Kathy that would be the place to start
2018-08-23 06:46:15 PM martyr58 we are putting all our sensory stuff in our quiet room. and relaxation music as well as those rubber squeeze things.
2018-08-23 06:46:18 PM oliviabrokenshire oh wow
2018-08-23 06:46:21 PM oliviabrokenshire that is a good idea
2018-08-23 06:46:21 PM maryb I like calling it a Reflection Room instead of quiet room
2018-08-23 06:46:28 PM oliviabrokenshire we have a smaller room
2018-08-23 06:46:48 PM lindsaypkrull I wish we had the space to make a room like that.
2018-08-23 06:46:53 PM patriciabates lol I was 12 when i made it
2018-08-23 06:47:02 PM lisaad yes reflection sounds more inviting
2018-08-23 06:47:10 PM jadams69 :Dpatricia
2018-08-23 06:47:11 PM cbockis nice name
2018-08-23 06:47:24 PM mmierez i like that name
2018-08-23 06:47:33 PM kathyhughes While you are all here...next chat I will be covering certification.....
2018-08-23 06:47:35 PM kirstensch7 we got a star light in our reflection room - together with soothing music
2018-08-23 06:47:37 PM sonal cool
2018-08-23 06:47:39 PM cbockis good
2018-08-23 06:47:46 PM lisaad haha patricia that's cute
2018-08-23 06:47:47 PM jadams69 great kathy
2018-08-23 06:47:47 PM mmierez i will use that name now
2018-08-23 06:47:47 PM pennyhunt ok Kathy
2018-08-23 06:47:51 PM kathyhughes so you can decide if you want to join
2018-08-23 06:48:04 PM kathyhughes I do this once a month....so it is up to you
2018-08-23 06:48:13 PM maryb Is that chat a Specialty Chat?
2018-08-23 06:48:14 PM jadams69 im ready
2018-08-23 06:48:15 PM lisaad we didn't have email when I was 12:$
2018-08-23 06:48:27 PM jadams69 me neither lisa
2018-08-23 06:48:27 PM jenniferr2018 ok
2018-08-23 06:48:29 PM kathyhughes no I will be doing it as a regular chat
2018-08-23 06:48:31 PM pennyhunt me either lisa
2018-08-23 06:48:33 PM lisaad It wasn't invented yet!
2018-08-23 06:48:34 PM laurajackson when Kathy?
2018-08-23 06:48:35 PM jadams69 we barely had computers
2018-08-23 06:48:37 PM jadams69 lol
2018-08-23 06:48:37 PM maryb OK
2018-08-23 06:48:38 PM myriamr okay I will be there for next chat
2018-08-23 06:48:45 PM cbockis after you complete the course do you still have a life long privelage of going on chats
2018-08-23 06:48:48 PM kathyhughes Thursday night next week right here
2018-08-23 06:48:51 PM jadams69 me too
2018-08-23 06:48:58 PM jenniferr2018 cool
2018-08-23 06:49:02 PM feleciap18 yes
2018-08-23 06:49:03 PM laurajackson Okay, thanks
2018-08-23 06:49:12 PM kathyhughes You can join the Alumni group and yes you have access to the chats
2018-08-23 06:49:14 PM lisaad we had a computer room lol it was floor to ceiling computers--you typed in your calcs and went back at the end of the day to get the naswers!
2018-08-23 06:49:17 PM cbockis nice
2018-08-23 06:49:21 PM oliviabrokenshire thank you that sounds good
2018-08-23 06:49:29 PM jenniferr2018 cool
2018-08-23 06:49:30 PM kathyhughes No one has done that but I am guessing someone will sometime!
2018-08-23 06:49:38 PM rickyd During our last resident council meeting, one of the residents asked if we could start a prayer group, in addition to our weekly Bible Time. She also said it would be nice to have a memorial service for resident that die while at the facility. Anyone have any thoughts to share?
2018-08-23 06:49:41 PM cbockis i might
2018-08-23 06:49:45 PM myriamr Next week I have happy hour at the same time you will be talking of certification
2018-08-23 06:49:54 PM cbockis i used to do one
2018-08-23 06:49:59 PM myriamr i can go in a read but is goin be hard
2018-08-23 06:50:02 PM myriamr going to
2018-08-23 06:50:06 PM cbockis we had a program and invited famiies
2018-08-23 06:50:09 PM kathyhughes We did a Memorial Service 2x a year...May and November
2018-08-23 06:50:10 PM cbockis great turn out
2018-08-23 06:50:24 PM sunshine2018 thats nice kathy
2018-08-23 06:50:25 PM martyr58 We have Blue Christmas
2018-08-23 06:50:27 PM kathyhughes we did it in the evening,,,read the obits and residents would share memories
2018-08-23 06:50:30 PM kirstensch7 we had two celebrate life services within last months. It was great for family and residents as well as staff
2018-08-23 06:50:31 PM myriamr We have celebration of Life every month
2018-08-23 06:50:36 PM kathyhughes and families were invited
2018-08-23 06:50:42 PM cbockis i think monthy is nice. with the population sometimes that is too long
2018-08-23 06:50:45 PM maryb Our Residents don't seem to be interested in memorials
2018-08-23 06:50:47 PM myriamr residents, family and staff
2018-08-23 06:50:50 PM kathyhughes and I did a Powerpoint of the residents in activities
2018-08-23 06:50:56 PM jenniferr2018 we bake cookies and give them to our firemen in remebrance of those who lost their life 911
2018-08-23 06:51:14 PM sunshine2018 I am working on a power point now for the residents with music
2018-08-23 06:51:21 PM rickyd I was thinking once a quarter. I like the powerpoint idea Kathy
2018-08-23 06:51:21 PM lisaad rickyd our facility cautions us against talking about people passing away or news about people dying!! It's kind of silly..
2018-08-23 06:51:42 PM cbockis boo
2018-08-23 06:51:48 PM kathyhughes I am pretty sure that the residents know Lisa
2018-08-23 06:51:49 PM maryb I like the PPT idea too. Maybe that will get them engaged in Memorials
2018-08-23 06:51:52 PM cbockis its a part of life
2018-08-23 06:52:17 PM myriamr In my facility we celebrate dead, residents are involve even when residents are passing away and when they pass we line up for say good bye
2018-08-23 06:52:20 PM pennyhunt we let our residents know when people die of they were big in group activities because they notice when someone is not there
2018-08-23 06:52:29 PM lisaad yup they do it puts us all in a weird place when a resident asks where someone is
2018-08-23 06:52:30 PM rickyd lisaad... mine too; like the folks don't think or know about dying. My 107 year old has buried all her family.
2018-08-23 06:52:30 PM patriciabates We post in memory of's on our lifeshare
2018-08-23 06:52:39 PM kathyhughes Some facilities stop what they are doing and walk with the resident out of the facility through the front door
2018-08-23 06:52:46 PM lindsaypkrull 107? Wow!
2018-08-23 06:52:48 PM jenniferr2018 yep
2018-08-23 06:52:50 PM sunshine2018 kathy did you get my email this morning regarding homework. I uploaded this week homwork
2018-08-23 06:52:51 PM pennyhunt we do that
2018-08-23 06:52:57 PM cbockis came in that way should leave the same
2018-08-23 06:53:00 PM kathyhughes Yes I did Ronda
2018-08-23 06:53:03 PM cbockis respect
2018-08-23 06:53:03 PM lisaad yes it makes it hard to grieve esp for the residents we come to love so much
2018-08-23 06:53:14 PM patriciabates We do that its called graceful transition in our facility
2018-08-23 06:53:18 PM cbockis nice
2018-08-23 06:53:22 PM rickyd oh yeah... Kathy sent you an email too; i think last week.
2018-08-23 06:53:24 PM oliviabrokenshire great
2018-08-23 06:53:26 PM sunshine2018 thats..i didnt know if you swa its been uploaded
2018-08-23 06:53:32 PM jadams69 i wanted to do a memory tree at christmas for all that we lost this year and my E.D. thought it was morbid.
2018-08-23 06:53:39 PM sunshine2018 thats sounds awesome
2018-08-23 06:53:40 PM lisaad Kathy you mean walk with the gurney out the door
2018-08-23 06:53:53 PM jenniferr2018 do a flower garden
2018-08-23 06:53:54 PM kathyhughes Yes the gurney to the hearse
2018-08-23 06:53:57 PM laurajackson Why do the reading asignments not always show that You have read them?
2018-08-23 06:54:00 PM feleciap18 wejust clear the hallways
2018-08-23 06:54:00 PM kirstensch7 I like the idea of a memory tree - more so for staff than residents. They forget fast

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