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2018-11-13 07:36:22 PM wanzaella noddle ball the memory support loves it
2018-11-13 07:36:28 PM sabrinaj71 Every Friday I do Movie & Treats
2018-11-13 07:36:30 PM joycenam i think taking the residents out to a concert is a wonderful idea
2018-11-13 07:36:38 PM shaniekjohnson1 we do nail spa one a week
2018-11-13 07:36:43 PM daniellewooters We do several bus rides during the holiday season to see the lights.
2018-11-13 07:36:46 PM joycenam nail spa is such a cute idea
2018-11-13 07:36:47 PM lhahn the theater is a great idea
2018-11-13 07:36:49 PM rwilson has anyone used a parachute as an activity?
2018-11-13 07:36:50 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 wanzaella: noodle ball and balloon bop are amazing
2018-11-13 07:36:50 PM manueltalia29 sagring what movies are your fav to show?4
2018-11-13 07:36:51 PM sarahaltavilla we do too
2018-11-13 07:36:53 PM sondrac bob ross and painting ...I like that Idea.Maybe you can dring grape juice and eat cheese also
2018-11-13 07:36:54 PM kathyhughes Heather...I had stores come in 2x a year and then did not have to shop for them they shopped themselves
2018-11-13 07:36:56 PM rachelwalbridge parachutes are fun
2018-11-13 07:36:56 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 rwilson: yes indeed
2018-11-13 07:37:03 PM lmiller3 I wish I could take them out but we don't have transportation for them.
2018-11-13 07:37:04 PM lurban1 We takethem to the mall to shop and to the art museum and to EAstman School of music to hear a holiday concert free
2018-11-13 07:37:06 PM wanzaella we are going to see the christmas lights at 6pm
2018-11-13 07:37:07 PM cmccoy we just took ours to the symphony
2018-11-13 07:37:09 PM nicole1 we do movie matinee everyother friday
2018-11-13 07:37:10 PM trinawh we are also doing pen pal christmas cards with other faciliities and then tracking where the cards come from on a map
2018-11-13 07:37:11 PM rwilson i want to get one
2018-11-13 07:37:12 PM mayuridshah we never tried Theater yet. But ill try.
2018-11-13 07:37:13 PM shaniekjohnson1 every year when its nursing home week the residents put on a play for the staff
2018-11-13 07:37:15 PM joycenam we also take our residents out to the local mall
2018-11-13 07:37:15 PM schweitzerkl rwilson, we did, but they didnt like it anymore
2018-11-13 07:37:17 PM ruby yes the parchuate is fun you put a ball in the middle
2018-11-13 07:37:24 PM rachelwalbridge on our memory support unit we paint with pudding tinted with food coloring
2018-11-13 07:37:25 PM lhahn what movies are you playing for your residents?
2018-11-13 07:37:27 PM ruby the residents really enjoy it
2018-11-13 07:37:29 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 parachutes are great but I find it's hard if I don't know how many people will be participating. usually I have too many participants to make it work with the size i have but it can be fun
2018-11-13 07:37:30 PM rachelwalbridge incase people try to eat the paint
2018-11-13 07:37:31 PM rwilson awe ok i guess it just depends uh
2018-11-13 07:37:35 PM acorman We are going to a dementia friendly symphony in decemeber. can't wait. Love that the community is becoming more dementia friendly!
2018-11-13 07:37:36 PM jpitrone5 yes we do the parachute, i do it with mostly my dementia unit... i tend to get carried away and go under the parachute and get real close to the resident and peak my head out, they crack up!! haha
2018-11-13 07:37:36 PM trinawh talk and toss balls are fun too
2018-11-13 07:37:37 PM sabrinaj71 We are going to get a float ready for the town Chritmas parade
2018-11-13 07:37:43 PM lmiller3 i love the pen-pal idea with other facilities.
2018-11-13 07:37:44 PM lurban1 I love the parachiute game and so do my reisidents
2018-11-13 07:37:45 PM briannad i love the parchutes
2018-11-13 07:37:52 PM heatherr Yes shopper service. My facility feels the prices are to high and would rather have me shop for the residents all 120 of them. Its insane!
2018-11-13 07:37:53 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 trinawh: yes those are fun to spark conversations
2018-11-13 07:37:54 PM wanzaella they will tell u what they want to watch
2018-11-13 07:37:56 PM nicole1 sabrina that sounds awesome
2018-11-13 07:37:57 PM cmccoy yea that
2018-11-13 07:38:01 PM joycenam i am going to try the parachutes this week
2018-11-13 07:38:06 PM rwilson sweet
2018-11-13 07:38:08 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 reminiscing is always a hit and can always be incorporated into every activity
2018-11-13 07:38:09 PM briannad lol sorry i can't spell
2018-11-13 07:38:10 PM rbarthel our dudes LOVE the Westerns...
2018-11-13 07:38:10 PM manueltalia29 not every resident or facility can go to a movie. what are some favs of movies you all would recomend?
2018-11-13 07:38:11 PM ruby we just recently got a vollyball net and the residents love it
2018-11-13 07:38:14 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 good luck joce!
2018-11-13 07:38:19 PM rwilson hopefully they arent that expensive
2018-11-13 07:38:20 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 joyce sorry i keep getting your name wrong lol
2018-11-13 07:38:23 PM molleem Activity connection has a holiday card exchange, we're doing that this year and I got a large map to track the cards.
2018-11-13 07:38:25 PM joycenam thank you!
2018-11-13 07:38:27 PM cmccoy yea that's awsome some don't understand them
2018-11-13 07:38:28 PM nicole1 balloon volleyball is great
2018-11-13 07:38:28 PM marshallp wii bowling
2018-11-13 07:38:29 PM joycenam its ok lol
2018-11-13 07:38:29 PM bjholmes1 We ask local consignment shops for donations throughout the year and set up a mock shop for the residents in the memory care to shop with
2018-11-13 07:38:36 PM lhahn our residents love musicals..7 brides for seven brothers...music man
2018-11-13 07:38:39 PM bkargbo were playing volleyball thursday
2018-11-13 07:38:40 PM acorman cool\
2018-11-13 07:38:40 PM daniellewooters the parachute is a blast
2018-11-13 07:38:41 PM rachelwalbridge ooo good idea
2018-11-13 07:38:41 PM heatherr my guys love the parachute as well, they always are so tired after due to all the arm movement
2018-11-13 07:38:43 PM alexisl a christmas carol is another good one i love that movie to
2018-11-13 07:38:45 PM joycenam balloon volleyball is a good idea
2018-11-13 07:38:54 PM shaniekjohnson1 i do ballon volleyball also
2018-11-13 07:38:55 PM rachelwalbridge i liek to do the balloon volleyball with a net and everything
2018-11-13 07:38:57 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 nicole1: right?! I always use 2-3 balloons and they get a better workout and have 10x more fun that way
2018-11-13 07:38:59 PM bjholmes1 beachball volleyball is fun
2018-11-13 07:39:00 PM melodywhipple wanzaella, the legos were used as stamping on paper plates and I will cut them into pumpkin shapes for our craft fall bulletin board
2018-11-13 07:39:01 PM nicole1 our residents love balloon volleyball and want to play like everyday\
2018-11-13 07:39:01 PM sabrinaj71 We have a Dayroom with a 65 inch tv I have so many dvds and i usually bake cookies and make popcorn
2018-11-13 07:39:01 PM 123sharonj we play balloon volley ball
2018-11-13 07:39:01 PM bkargbo punch balloons work best
2018-11-13 07:39:02 PM wanzaella how do yall play the volleyball
2018-11-13 07:39:07 PM daniellewooters we do balloon volleyball with pool noodles
2018-11-13 07:39:09 PM briannad ours also anything they can sing a long with
2018-11-13 07:39:09 PM rwilson my residents have a difficult time with the wii controller
2018-11-13 07:39:12 PM jpitrone5 we have a pool hall,i really want to take the residents who are able/want to play
2018-11-13 07:39:14 PM sarahaltavilla so do we
2018-11-13 07:39:15 PM acorman the more balloons the better! gets crazy!
2018-11-13 07:39:15 PM lhahn we use pool noodles too
2018-11-13 07:39:18 PM rachelwalbridge yes ithelps keep it off the floor
2018-11-13 07:39:25 PM sarahaltavilla balloon swat!
2018-11-13 07:39:30 PM camcam96 I tied a string to the cielin and attach a ballon of beach ball to it and we pass/hit it around-tetherball
2018-11-13 07:39:34 PM nicole1 we use pool noodles for exerise alot
2018-11-13 07:39:40 PM 123sharonj yes lots of balloons fun
2018-11-13 07:39:41 PM rwilson we do as well
2018-11-13 07:39:42 PM ruby we set up a big net and put it really low and its a two person activity and they just hit the volly ball
2018-11-13 07:39:43 PM wanzaella me to
2018-11-13 07:39:44 PM nelsonalex123 what is balloon swat
2018-11-13 07:39:45 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 wanzaella: for my group with dementia I have them sit in armchairs lined up on either side of an indoor volleyball net and try to keep hitting 2-3 balloons back and forth from side to side. We don't keep score they just have a ton of fun with it
2018-11-13 07:39:49 PM joycenam our residents love karaoke because some of our staff also love to sing and interact with the residents
2018-11-13 07:39:56 PM joycenam we also have worship in the morning
2018-11-13 07:39:57 PM lurban1 We have heritage groups a different on each month where we have made the differents culture foods with the residents and the music they enjoy this aot
2018-11-13 07:40:04 PM wanzaella ok i like
2018-11-13 07:40:05 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 that's awesome joycenam when staff participate in stuff like that
2018-11-13 07:40:05 PM briannad we use exersize videaos
2018-11-13 07:40:07 PM rachelwalbridge we like to draw on the ballloons or add paper designs to them. for exapmle we had ghost baloons, bat balloons, for the monster mash
2018-11-13 07:40:09 PM daniellewooters left the chat room
2018-11-13 07:40:09 PM daniellewooters enter the chat room
2018-11-13 07:40:09 PM kathyhughes We had a Scrooge a thon each Dec...we showed A Christmas Carol movie twice a week...the residents that attended all of them got a Certificate of attendance
2018-11-13 07:40:09 PM lhahn i love the heritage group idea
2018-11-13 07:40:12 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 what videos briannad?
2018-11-13 07:40:16 PM trinawh i am brand new activity director, my coworker quit last week, it's the holidays, we are getting a new management company Jan 1, and i'm in the MEPAP classes. my plate is over full but it's a great challenge to prove i can do it!!
2018-11-13 07:40:18 PM joycenam i love the movie idea kathy!
2018-11-13 07:40:19 PM tonjarobles i wish we could get more staff to participate
2018-11-13 07:40:27 PM sondrac all good ideas
2018-11-13 07:40:31 PM alexisl i love love love the ideas guys
2018-11-13 07:40:34 PM jpitrone5 wow trinawh...
2018-11-13 07:40:35 PM rwilson me too they are always too busy
2018-11-13 07:40:36 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 wow trinawh respect! hang in there
2018-11-13 07:40:43 PM schweitzerkl me too tonjarobles
2018-11-13 07:40:44 PM shaniekjohnson1 we plan to show christmas movies start now twice a week kathy
2018-11-13 07:40:44 PM sarahaltavilla kathy is this the one they answer questions about...like christmas story?
2018-11-13 07:40:48 PM rwilson really just sitting aournd and talking to one another
2018-11-13 07:40:51 PM lurban1 We are making pizelles next month for Italian Heritage with the residents for Christmas
2018-11-13 07:40:54 PM briannad sit and be fit, chair dancing and chair yoga
2018-11-13 07:40:55 PM sondrac scrooge
2018-11-13 07:41:00 PM trinawh i'm 7 weeks brand new lol
2018-11-13 07:41:00 PM sondrac good idea
2018-11-13 07:41:06 PM nicole1 scroge athon sounds fun the name is catchy
2018-11-13 07:41:06 PM lhahn lurban1 great idea!
2018-11-13 07:41:08 PM alexisl yes staff joining in would be great
2018-11-13 07:41:13 PM bkargbo ygood idea
2018-11-13 07:41:15 PM wanzaella after this class we still should keep in touch
2018-11-13 07:41:20 PM jpitrone5 trinawh.. and when you get passed that hump... you take a day off for yourself :) haha
2018-11-13 07:41:22 PM tonjarobles maybe some new ideas will help get staff excited and participate more
2018-11-13 07:41:23 PM sondrac yes
2018-11-13 07:41:24 PM paigec i am by myself as well , it is a strugle even in a small fcility
2018-11-13 07:41:30 PM alexisl yes wanzaella
2018-11-13 07:41:35 PM trinawh for real jpitrone5!
2018-11-13 07:41:38 PM alexisl we cshould
2018-11-13 07:41:39 PM manueltalia29 i like the certificates of attendance!
2018-11-13 07:41:40 PM lurban1 yes we should networking is the best sharing ideas
2018-11-13 07:41:40 PM schweitzerkl yes wanzaella
2018-11-13 07:41:41 PM alexisl we should
2018-11-13 07:41:44 PM sabrinaj71 I am responsible for all the activities we have a census of 73 right now. I wish the staff would take a little time to bring residents and encourage them but they seem not to care
2018-11-13 07:41:47 PM lisabean Parade is always a part of our residents
2018-11-13 07:41:49 PM alexisl me to
2018-11-13 07:41:50 PM ruby for the resdents to get fit and exersize we do wheel chair dancing
2018-11-13 07:41:53 PM joycenam parade is a good idea
2018-11-13 07:41:57 PM wanzaella my stay in assist living doesnt really join in
2018-11-13 07:42:01 PM daniellewooters Sabrina....the story of my life
2018-11-13 07:42:02 PM heatherr I started a game I call feather ball and all residents love it! Sometimes they won't stop last hour to hour and a half each time.
2018-11-13 07:42:03 PM wanzaella staff
2018-11-13 07:42:06 PM sondrac anyone else do other jobs than activity director at your facility?
2018-11-13 07:42:08 PM lisabean parade for all major holidays
2018-11-13 07:42:09 PM joycenam what is feather ball?
2018-11-13 07:42:11 PM rwilson kathy thank you so much for answering my email
2018-11-13 07:42:13 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 what in the world is featherball?
2018-11-13 07:42:14 PM jpitrone5 trinawh how many hours do you work?
2018-11-13 07:42:15 PM trinawh it's hard when the other staff doesn't seem to care. makes you feel like a lone ranger i bet
2018-11-13 07:42:20 PM trinawh 40
2018-11-13 07:42:25 PM lhahn how do you motivate staff to assist?
2018-11-13 07:42:29 PM sarahaltavilla no
2018-11-13 07:42:33 PM valerieap I want to do a Resident/Staff Talent show and try and get everyone involved!!!
2018-11-13 07:42:36 PM mayuridshah wheelchairs dancing - good idea
2018-11-13 07:42:38 PM wanzaella i was an cna i still help if need be
2018-11-13 07:42:44 PM kathyhughes Yes Sarah you can have trivia questions for any Christmas movie
2018-11-13 07:42:45 PM joycenam i think thats such a great idea valerie!
2018-11-13 07:42:45 PM alexisl yes sondrac i'm a cna on the floor well i only do showers now
2018-11-13 07:42:46 PM jpitrone5 how many residents do you have trinawh
2018-11-13 07:42:46 PM tonjarobles good idea valerie
2018-11-13 07:42:47 PM lhahn i love the idea of a talent show!
2018-11-13 07:42:49 PM robynw Right now I am the Acitivity Director and Memory Care Coordinator, plus amn the kitchen for both Breakfast and Lunch
2018-11-13 07:43:02 PM trinawh 85 residents
2018-11-13 07:43:02 PM joycenam we also have trivia games at out facility but we never tried with christmas questions
2018-11-13 07:43:04 PM jpitrone5 wow robynw!!!
2018-11-13 07:43:08 PM sabrinaj71 Yes Im usually ending 1 activity the starting the next 1 late because I have to round folks up
2018-11-13 07:43:08 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 lhahn: I think when they see you're having fun and making a real difference that helps. But the ones who just refuse to help or be motivated - I don't think there's anything we can do about them.
2018-11-13 07:43:09 PM rwilson seriously
2018-11-13 07:43:09 PM acorman Wow
2018-11-13 07:43:10 PM briannad wow
2018-11-13 07:43:13 PM alexisl wow robynw busy
2018-11-13 07:43:17 PM jpitrone5 what state are both of you in ?
2018-11-13 07:43:19 PM tonjarobles i just started activities was admin assist for 13 years needed a change
2018-11-13 07:43:22 PM rwilson arent you getting burned out
2018-11-13 07:43:25 PM sarahaltavilla we are strarting this this year based on your suggestion we all love it kathy!
2018-11-13 07:43:25 PM lurban1 Sometimes other staff think that recreation means you play all day they don'tknow what the work is beind the scene planning and the calendars plus all the documentation
2018-11-13 07:43:30 PM nicole1 in our activity room we have a lunch bunch group and same group for dinner 7 days a week we help assist
2018-11-13 07:43:30 PM robynw Yup Plus a 2 year old who is climbing on me
2018-11-13 07:43:36 PM robynw right now
2018-11-13 07:43:38 PM shaniekjohnson1 the only resident that the staff bring is the ones with behavioral issues
2018-11-13 07:43:38 PM alexisl me to
2018-11-13 07:43:40 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 sabrinaj71 same here
2018-11-13 07:43:40 PM sondrac I visited another facility that was a 5 star facility.They motivated by buying the c.n.a pizza every couple months
2018-11-13 07:43:45 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 I feel your pain lol
2018-11-13 07:43:48 PM rwilson good grief i give u props
2018-11-13 07:43:48 PM daniellewooters lurban YYYEEEESSSS. oh you get to play games for a living???
2018-11-13 07:43:49 PM trinawh 40 hours a week. oh and i forget to add thanksgiving dinner this week and christmas stuff next month. but i seem to be holding my own. woot woot!!!
2018-11-13 07:43:50 PM joycenam thats a good motivation idea
2018-11-13 07:43:51 PM daniellewooters no i really dont
2018-11-13 07:43:52 PM alexisl she's driving me crazy
2018-11-13 07:44:04 PM briannad good idea
2018-11-13 07:44:18 PM lhahn great ideas!
2018-11-13 07:44:20 PM trinawh it makes it worth it when their eyes light up, even those who can't speak
2018-11-13 07:44:22 PM wanzaella i really love my facility ...team wot
2018-11-13 07:44:27 PM wanzaella work
2018-11-13 07:44:33 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 trinawh: yes those moments are priceless <3
2018-11-13 07:44:40 PM trinawh and they tell me they love me... that's why i am doing it
2018-11-13 07:44:44 PM joycenam aww
2018-11-13 07:44:46 PM joycenam thats so cute
2018-11-13 07:44:46 PM robynw does anyone take their seniors x-mas light seeing?
2018-11-13 07:44:46 PM nicole1 team work makes the dream work
2018-11-13 07:44:48 PM trinawh i love them so much
2018-11-13 07:44:54 PM joycenam we try to take them to go see the lightts
2018-11-13 07:44:55 PM alexisl right trinawh i thought i could never i'm proud just got to keep pushing
2018-11-13 07:44:58 PM noraim87 sorry guys i had to help a resident back to bed
2018-11-13 07:44:59 PM ruby what do you do for birthday bash
2018-11-13 07:44:59 PM lisabean good Idea
2018-11-13 07:45:00 PM rwilson thats nice team work and all departments should work together
2018-11-13 07:45:00 PM lhahn we do a christmas light bus tour!
2018-11-13 07:45:02 PM acorman Yess!
2018-11-13 07:45:07 PM rwilson we do as
2018-11-13 07:45:07 PM sondrac robynw you GO.Keep pushin..I feel ya
2018-11-13 07:45:09 PM bkargbo loving my co-workers and residents
2018-11-13 07:45:18 PM rbarthel yes we do a Christmas lights tour at the local Botanical Gardens
2018-11-13 07:45:18 PM lurban1 Yes and I don'tlike thatvthey say that our jobs are very imortant and we should all be proud of the hard work that we do everyday t make our residents have a good quaity of life and enjoy
2018-11-13 07:45:20 PM nicole1 we have a birthday party once a month to celebrate all the birthdays that month
2018-11-13 07:45:23 PM trinawh the deaths are what's hard especially with those that really bond with you
2018-11-13 07:45:26 PM valerieap I am also planning a Family Day in February and I am going to invite everyone's family for the day and have arts n crafts for them to do together in the morning, mid day meal together (the kitchen is going to hate me) and a family talent show in the afternoon!!!
2018-11-13 07:45:30 PM schweitzerkl we do to nicole
2018-11-13 07:45:31 PM joycenam we also have a birthday party once a month
2018-11-13 07:45:32 PM rwilson i love my residents co workers not so much at times lol
2018-11-13 07:45:33 PM lhahn we have neighborhood birthday parties too
2018-11-13 07:45:33 PM joycenam for every month
2018-11-13 07:45:33 PM rbarthel we have a monthly birthday party too!
2018-11-13 07:45:38 PM lurban1 We dothe same with the birthdays
2018-11-13 07:45:41 PM schweitzerkl kitchen makes a good cake for us
2018-11-13 07:45:42 PM wanzaella yes we go to conroe and cleveland to see the lights at 6pm
2018-11-13 07:45:47 PM sabrinaj71 same with birthdays
2018-11-13 07:45:50 PM trinawh yes we do the monthly birthday bash too and we have special music
2018-11-13 07:45:52 PM rachelwalbridge face it they all love food programs
2018-11-13 07:45:53 PM shaniekjohnson1 does anyone have time after this and want to chat in the chat room practicum assignment
2018-11-13 07:46:00 PM sabrinaj71 we have live entertainment too
2018-11-13 07:46:00 PM acorman you should have them try and run an activity just once... then they'll see
2018-11-13 07:46:02 PM nicole1 we have ice cream for the birthday parties
2018-11-13 07:46:03 PM 123sharonj we celebrate birthdays as well
2018-11-13 07:46:04 PM dustylann One of the things we are planning is in January having a Winter Wonderland Ball. The ladies are so excited!!
2018-11-13 07:46:08 PM sondrac I keep telling myself that the experience is good.Im a little disapointed because I dont have anymore time with the residents though and they are starting to comment about it.
2018-11-13 07:46:12 PM joycenam what is a winter wonderland ball?
2018-11-13 07:46:21 PM briannad we give the residents ballons and cards for thier birhdays
2018-11-13 07:46:25 PM marshallp same here sabrinaj71
2018-11-13 07:46:25 PM nicole1 we have live entertainment once a week
2018-11-13 07:46:25 PM lurban1 I will chat after
2018-11-13 07:46:26 PM lhahn where do you find your live entertainers? are they all volunteers or paid?
2018-11-13 07:46:28 PM heatherr I purchased feather dusters in bulk from dollar tree and got an 8inch sponge ball from s&s. Place the tables together making a lage square and place residents all the way around. Each resident gets a duster and well let the fun begin. The object is to keep the ball from rolling off the table. It get pretty intense. Our therapy department love when we play because residents are streching, bending, and twisting the reach or stop the ball and they dont even realize there working hard. It wonderful and they all love it.
2018-11-13 07:46:30 PM jpitrone5 shaniekjohnson1
2018-11-13 07:46:34 PM jpitrone5 i can for a little
2018-11-13 07:46:37 PM shaniekjohnson1 thank you
2018-11-13 07:46:37 PM trinawh we have another facility come do ice cream socials for us once a month. i plan to go to their facility too to reciprocate
2018-11-13 07:46:42 PM rwilson same here im not on the floor as much and my residents miss me
2018-11-13 07:46:43 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 ohhhh fun heathrr!!
2018-11-13 07:46:44 PM antoinettevickers We have done a paint night to raise money for the activities department because our budget is so small but the residnets have requested pizza every other month for the birthday parties
2018-11-13 07:46:47 PM joycenam i love the ice cream social idea
2018-11-13 07:46:48 PM sabrinaj71 I am learning to rely on our Hospice companies when planning events also
2018-11-13 07:46:50 PM lurban1 We purchased brroms and play brrom hockey they love it
2018-11-13 07:46:55 PM wanzaella yes we do mounthly birthday parties also
2018-11-13 07:46:57 PM nicole1 this thursday we are having make your own cupcake bar
2018-11-13 07:47:02 PM trinawh they LOVE the ice cream social
2018-11-13 07:47:04 PM briannad fun
2018-11-13 07:47:09 PM rbarthel broom hockey!!!! LOVE it!!!! (HUGE hockey fan here!!)
2018-11-13 07:47:13 PM rwilson they love ice cream
2018-11-13 07:47:14 PM trinawh cup cake bar sounds fun
2018-11-13 07:47:18 PM alexisl ice cream floats my fav
2018-11-13 07:47:22 PM dustylann We are going to have a "fancy" night where they get to dress up. We will decorate the dining room and there will be nice food and dancing
2018-11-13 07:47:22 PM joycenam we take our residents out to costco
2018-11-13 07:47:23 PM ruby is painting rocks big in your facility because we do a scavenger hunt with rocks
2018-11-13 07:47:24 PM rwilson yum
2018-11-13 07:47:25 PM trinawh broom hockey sounds hilarious
2018-11-13 07:47:25 PM shaniekjohnson1 jpitrone5 ok
2018-11-13 07:47:26 PM joycenam they love costco
2018-11-13 07:47:27 PM robynw We had a S'mores bar
2018-11-13 07:47:28 PM jpitrone5 broom hockey!! wow, havent even thought about hockey!!!
2018-11-13 07:47:28 PM paigec ice cream socials are the best i make a bar with different toppings
2018-11-13 07:47:35 PM lhahn smores bar sounds fun!!!!!
2018-11-13 07:47:37 PM robynw Now we are hosting Hot Cocoa socials
2018-11-13 07:47:37 PM daniellewooters Toni we are having a paint night this thursday!!
2018-11-13 07:47:39 PM 123sharonj we did an ice cream social on mothers day
2018-11-13 07:47:41 PM wanzaella yes they eat ice cream in the cold..lol
2018-11-13 07:47:42 PM acorman We have 'fun with floats' with rootbeer, and floavored sodas
2018-11-13 07:47:42 PM nicole1 we do hockey but with the pool noodles
2018-11-13 07:47:42 PM briannad good idea
2018-11-13 07:47:58 PM trinawh i have quite a bit of dementia residents some still high functioning so they might enjoy broom hockey
2018-11-13 07:47:59 PM lmiller3 hot chocolate social sounds even better.
2018-11-13 07:48:01 PM lurban1 yes they love it and it is very simple to playthey laugh and have a great time
2018-11-13 07:48:02 PM wanzaella hockey?
2018-11-13 07:48:02 PM briannad same
2018-11-13 07:48:02 PM lhahn hockey would be fun
2018-11-13 07:48:04 PM shaniekjohnson1 lurban1 ok
2018-11-13 07:48:05 PM bjholmes1 we had corn hole tournament today, guys loved it
2018-11-13 07:48:07 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 ice cream solves everything no matter what time of year it is
2018-11-13 07:48:08 PM jpitrone5 do you set up 2 goals and push the residents or have them stay in one spot
2018-11-13 07:48:11 PM joycenam hot chocolate social sounds like a great idea
2018-11-13 07:48:14 PM rbarthel we play cornhole too!
2018-11-13 07:48:15 PM jpitrone5 or is it like shooting practice ?
2018-11-13 07:48:15 PM trinawh they love corn hole too
2018-11-13 07:48:17 PM nicole1 haha corn hole thats awesome
2018-11-13 07:48:20 PM valerieap We do individual birthday lunches and the dining room the birthday person is in gets cake for desert and we sing and give the birthday person a $5.00 gift plus they get to chose their meal!!! They love it!
2018-11-13 07:48:21 PM joycenam what is corn hole?
2018-11-13 07:48:21 PM lhahn our residents love corn hole
2018-11-13 07:48:23 PM alexisl yes it does
2018-11-13 07:48:24 PM antoinettevickers My residents love anything with food
2018-11-13 07:48:29 PM acorman Nice
2018-11-13 07:48:29 PM alexisl lol
2018-11-13 07:48:33 PM rwilson we played hungry hungry hippo with laundry baskets attached to a noodle and those plastic balls
2018-11-13 07:48:36 PM rachelwalbridge ooo we made hot cocoa handouts for our residents to give as gifts
2018-11-13 07:48:36 PM schweitzerkl i love it bj!
2018-11-13 07:48:38 PM noraim87 i love all of the ideas