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2019-01-08 07:21:31 PM bjholmes1 Churches that host craft fairs, will ask their vendors to donate their unsold items to the nursing homes. It is a great way to get cool items for the residents
2019-01-08 07:21:34 PM 12716937 I will look into that Kathy. Thanks for the tip
2019-01-08 07:21:39 PM briannad good idea i probably could ask realatives
2019-01-08 07:21:41 PM patriciaramella my memory care residents have a difficult time with bingo
2019-01-08 07:21:46 PM lesiar we have a birthday party at the end of the month for our residents
2019-01-08 07:21:48 PM cmccoy yes mine is Monday and Fiday's
2019-01-08 07:21:48 PM tonjarobles our residents donate alot back for bingo prizes
2019-01-08 07:21:50 PM kaylenbaringer we do bingo almost every other day
2019-01-08 07:21:52 PM marshallp I spend out of pocket sometimes, not often
2019-01-08 07:21:54 PM lurban1 We have it 3 days a week and one wednesday n ight a month
2019-01-08 07:21:56 PM tyshuna86 have you guys ever played the penny game
2019-01-08 07:21:58 PM ashleymp they definetely enjoy bingo, but not everyone can follow along
2019-01-08 07:22:06 PM ashleymp whats the penny game
2019-01-08 07:22:07 PM djerome1 we play for quarters, special bingo is 50 single bingo is 25 fillup is 1.00 but we have been getting residents trying to double dip ssaying they didnt get paid so i made out a sheet they have to sign before getting their winnings lol
2019-01-08 07:22:08 PM kathyhughes You can also make a wish list and post it where visitors sign in
2019-01-08 07:22:11 PM babsd I have even started giving snack prizes for a special physical fitness program I have invented. The residents get points for getting the ball in the box or getting the ring toss on a peg etc and when they reach 20 points they get to pick a snack .
2019-01-08 07:22:16 PM biancosherri What is the penny game?
2019-01-08 07:22:16 PM cturner we play wheel of fortune as well
2019-01-08 07:22:17 PM lurban1 No what is the penny game?
2019-01-08 07:22:19 PM lmiller3 I play a version of "blackout bingo" where I only call 55 numbers. If they blackout they get $5 cash money.
2019-01-08 07:22:19 PM bherrmann Yes Patricia-I'm now in Memory care and it can be a task in bingo-so good for them and the rewards
2019-01-08 07:22:19 PM briannad memory care we do ocean bingo and famous faces bingo
2019-01-08 07:22:21 PM angelagalloway My residents (or most) ask for Bingo everyday. I don't mind it but I need to attend to others as well.
2019-01-08 07:22:22 PM ahazlett thats a good idea kathy
2019-01-08 07:22:24 PM lesiar whats the penny game
2019-01-08 07:22:24 PM 12716937 Another great idea! Thanks!
2019-01-08 07:22:25 PM wanzaella we cant do bingo everyday we would live at the dollar tree.lol
2019-01-08 07:22:31 PM hjrhiel We have a birthday party once a month and make it into a huge party on a Saturday so family can calm
2019-01-08 07:22:31 PM lhahn i work in memory care.. our bingo cards only have 9 numbers on them and no letters.. the residents love it and it still looks like a regular bingo card
2019-01-08 07:22:33 PM ashleybutler good idea
2019-01-08 07:22:38 PM chavanna1 stefaniemaatta Try Pokeno for your third day instead of regular bingo i introduced this to the residents last month and they love same rules as bingo
2019-01-08 07:22:39 PM chitwoodm1 i like the wish list idea
2019-01-08 07:22:47 PM tinabaisley We have bingo x2 a week
2019-01-08 07:22:51 PM nelsonalex123 What is the best way to get a business/company to donate to the activity department?
2019-01-08 07:22:52 PM stefaniemaatta we do play pokeno haha
2019-01-08 07:22:56 PM kimmy When I was working Memory Care, we would do color BINGO.
2019-01-08 07:22:56 PM lhahn we have bingo 2x a week
2019-01-08 07:22:59 PM shannoncross2018 I was wondering about the wish list thing
2019-01-08 07:23:00 PM marshallp Private facility here
2019-01-08 07:23:03 PM bherrmann We do Surprise Bingo where you get a wrapped present and we all open at the end of about 20 games-so fun
2019-01-08 07:23:07 PM lhahn color bingo sounds fun kimmy!
2019-01-08 07:23:10 PM lmiller3 ask them for donations.
2019-01-08 07:23:10 PM melodywhipple What are good ideas for the men besides candy for bingo??
2019-01-08 07:23:14 PM ashleymp I like seeing these ideas!
2019-01-08 07:23:16 PM cmccoy wish list sounds nice
2019-01-08 07:23:18 PM briannad same private facilty
2019-01-08 07:23:18 PM patriciaramella I like the idea of color bingo!
2019-01-08 07:23:19 PM alexisl now that's a good idea nelsonalex123:
2019-01-08 07:23:21 PM wanzaella if we need help from our classmates do we post our questions straight on the form?
2019-01-08 07:23:27 PM kimmy Oh, I like that idea Kathy.
2019-01-08 07:23:27 PM bherrmann Good food!
2019-01-08 07:23:31 PM ashleymp Socks, hankies, bandanas
2019-01-08 07:23:32 PM chavanna1 we accept donated items and no stuffed animals unless they are brandnew due to allergins
2019-01-08 07:23:36 PM lmiller3 the local obudsmen program has been wonerdul to our facility.
2019-01-08 07:23:37 PM ahazlett 20 games!?
2019-01-08 07:23:37 PM lhahn food! socks!
2019-01-08 07:23:40 PM macariar we have bingo every day and if they dont hell breaks lose
2019-01-08 07:23:46 PM ashleybutler our brookshires is awesome at donating stuff we just use our tax id#
2019-01-08 07:23:57 PM biancosherri That is alot of bingo
2019-01-08 07:23:58 PM kaylenbaringer we do 6 games of bingo in a row and it takes FOREVER i could not imagine 20
2019-01-08 07:24:00 PM tyshuna86 Its so fun im goin to upload the game for everyone
2019-01-08 07:24:00 PM kathyhughes There are a ton of Bingo Game ideas posted on the NCCAP Pinterest Board
2019-01-08 07:24:01 PM shannoncross2018 Our activity department is trully in need I am curious if the families would help
2019-01-08 07:24:01 PM ahazlett agreed macariar!
2019-01-08 07:24:01 PM alexisl left the chat room
2019-01-08 07:24:03 PM chitwoodm1 around christmas time have doctors or other staff " adopt" a redient and buy them a gift so everyone gets soemthing. could do this for birhtdays too
2019-01-08 07:24:03 PM alexisl enter the chat room
2019-01-08 07:24:03 PM mpace you could give Ties, or little trinkets for men
2019-01-08 07:24:05 PM bkargbo @Kathyhughes Ms. Kathy how do we study for the midterms?
2019-01-08 07:24:12 PM msdotson36 left the chat room
2019-01-08 07:24:15 PM briannad thank you
2019-01-08 07:24:15 PM ashleybutler xwe do 5 games and a blackout
2019-01-08 07:24:28 PM kathyhughes You should join that, join the NCCAP Facebook page and the ADN Facebook page
2019-01-08 07:24:31 PM mpace we have them pick things out for their wives
2019-01-08 07:24:33 PM patriciaramella Our bingo games are:
2019-01-08 07:24:38 PM cturner we play for about 1 hour
2019-01-08 07:24:40 PM chavanna1 oh ok Stefaniemaatta well shoot I dont know lol
2019-01-08 07:24:42 PM marshallp Bingo is their favorite
2019-01-08 07:24:45 PM kathyhughes Review all of the reading materials for the exams
2019-01-08 07:24:45 PM hjrhiel Another great ideas is check with your local dance studios the kids love to show off and residents enjoy seeing the kids
2019-01-08 07:24:46 PM lhahn i will look them up now
2019-01-08 07:24:49 PM alexisl sorry got knocked out
2019-01-08 07:24:56 PM lmiller3 What are ya'll doing for activity professionals week?
2019-01-08 07:25:00 PM christinag I havent had any luck with local dance studios
2019-01-08 07:25:02 PM briannad we do about 2 hours of bingo
2019-01-08 07:25:03 PM cturner yes they love when children come to sing or dance
2019-01-08 07:25:04 PM marshallp They love hangman and over/under too!
2019-01-08 07:25:04 PM wanzaella im nervious
2019-01-08 07:25:07 PM lesiar yes bingo is our favorite game also
2019-01-08 07:25:08 PM cmccoy when is it
2019-01-08 07:25:10 PM alexisl me to
2019-01-08 07:25:12 PM christinag I really wanted to find someone to come in
2019-01-08 07:25:14 PM ashleymp 2 hours of bingo?
2019-01-08 07:25:16 PM cturner yes we do hangman and make a word
2019-01-08 07:25:17 PM lhahn when is it?
2019-01-08 07:25:17 PM patriciaramella Our bingo games are: top middle bottom, prison bars, inside window, outside window, 4 corners, and whole board
2019-01-08 07:25:20 PM lurban1 Me too
2019-01-08 07:25:22 PM ashleymp a day>
2019-01-08 07:25:22 PM ceperonancy Valentines bingo, where presents are wrapped in pretty paper sounds good, havent done anything like that yet. Thanks to the person that said about surprised bingo
2019-01-08 07:25:22 PM angelagalloway Kathy - how many questions is on the Midterm?
2019-01-08 07:25:26 PM bkargbo Thank you @Kathyhughes
2019-01-08 07:25:33 PM alexisl 50 questions
2019-01-08 07:25:33 PM briannad thank you
2019-01-08 07:25:37 PM kathyhughes January 20-27
2019-01-08 07:25:37 PM patriciaramella we also play word 'within a word'
2019-01-08 07:25:38 PM wanzaella neat
2019-01-08 07:25:45 PM cmccoy thanks
2019-01-08 07:25:46 PM bherrmann We have live enertainment and wacky games and arts every day at my facilty for Activity Professionals week-it's a huge corporate deal
2019-01-08 07:25:49 PM cturner valentines bingo would be cute to use the sweetheart candies as markers
2019-01-08 07:25:52 PM lhahn my residents love word within a word too
2019-01-08 07:25:55 PM biancosherri Love word in a word
2019-01-08 07:25:55 PM kaylenbaringer my residents love work within word
2019-01-08 07:25:58 PM hjrhiel this is so fast paced and hard to keep up wow very overwhemled right now
2019-01-08 07:25:59 PM suzanne To honor our staff for activities professional week we are taking the department to lunch at popular lunch spot in Boulder CO.
2019-01-08 07:26:06 PM alexisl word within a word sounds cool
2019-01-08 07:26:10 PM tinabaisley we have never done anything for activities week
2019-01-08 07:26:11 PM 123sharonj We play the word game and themembers relly seem to like it
2019-01-08 07:26:12 PM briannad fun
2019-01-08 07:26:13 PM lurban1 They have valentines jingo
2019-01-08 07:26:23 PM bherrmann We do Word in a Word every week-they love it
2019-01-08 07:26:25 PM melodywhipple shannoncorss2018 I was surprised many community people besides families came in with donations; wish lists work
2019-01-08 07:26:27 PM chavanna1 yes word within is a hit Patriciaramella
2019-01-08 07:26:30 PM angelagalloway What is word in a word?
2019-01-08 07:26:37 PM hjrhiel I do stuff for my staff but that it
2019-01-08 07:26:40 PM patriciaramella we also started mirroring a tablet to the tv to access more word games
2019-01-08 07:26:44 PM 123sharonj how do you play word in a word
2019-01-08 07:26:45 PM cmccoy our facility gives out cups and carry bags
2019-01-08 07:26:49 PM shannoncross2018 I wasnt sure we were allowed to do them
2019-01-08 07:26:52 PM lesiar What is word in a word
2019-01-08 07:26:57 PM babsd Many people at my job hate Bingo! They are too smart for bingo, I guess. But they dont want to play board games either! oh well
2019-01-08 07:26:58 PM kathyhughes The mid term exam is 50 questions multiple choice, T/F and you have exactly 2 hours to complete it...you can use you notes...and if you go over the 2 hours you will fail the exam and have to take it again
2019-01-08 07:27:00 PM bherrmann Spell out as many words-try to use five syllable long words
2019-01-08 07:27:07 PM briannad thank you
2019-01-08 07:27:14 PM patriciaramella @angelagalloway. you choose a large word and the residents create as many words as they can out of the large word
2019-01-08 07:27:16 PM kathyhughes So it is VERY important that you take it early in the week
2019-01-08 07:27:18 PM cturner like is you use the word VALENTINE you need use those letters in that word to make new words
2019-01-08 07:27:18 PM stefaniemaatta sounds good thanks
2019-01-08 07:27:23 PM wanzaella does anyone play picture bingo with MS
2019-01-08 07:27:28 PM angelagalloway thank you
2019-01-08 07:27:30 PM biancosherri Thank you Kathy for the info...I am nervous
2019-01-08 07:27:33 PM chavanna1 Activities week I try and treat it like nursing home week
2019-01-08 07:27:39 PM kathyhughes If you wait until Sunday or Monday...then you may not be able to take it over again
2019-01-08 07:27:39 PM lurban1 Thank you Kathy
2019-01-08 07:27:40 PM macariar i have truble with the one on one do you guys have any ideas to make my life easer
2019-01-08 07:27:42 PM bherrmann We do picture Bingo
2019-01-08 07:27:45 PM lhahn thank you kathy
2019-01-08 07:27:46 PM bkargbo You can take it multiple times or just one?
2019-01-08 07:27:48 PM biancosherri I love picture bingo
2019-01-08 07:27:49 PM tinabaisley you can retake it, how many times
2019-01-08 07:27:51 PM suzanne What week is the midterm test being offered?
2019-01-08 07:27:51 PM briannad thank you
2019-01-08 07:27:53 PM ashleymp When is the midterm exam?
2019-01-08 07:27:55 PM kathyhughes JUst once
2019-01-08 07:27:59 PM tinabaisley pk
2019-01-08 07:28:02 PM patriciaramella we also mirror the tablet to the tv and use word game apps with the residents. it has opened them up to so many more engaging activities
2019-01-08 07:28:03 PM tinabaisley ok
2019-01-08 07:28:03 PM melodywhipple nat'l act. professional week Jan. 21-26--my admin has not mentioned it lol
2019-01-08 07:28:10 PM kathyhughes week 8 in your call or section 8 in the paced course
2019-01-08 07:28:12 PM christinag Mine either melody
2019-01-08 07:28:20 PM chavanna1 Hi Suzanne just noticed your in here once I seen Boulder Co
2019-01-08 07:28:21 PM kaylenbaringer i wish we had a smart tv for that
2019-01-08 07:28:38 PM kathyhughes We did displays of our activities and did a resident scavenger hunt for the staff
2019-01-08 07:28:48 PM lmiller3 For activites week we are treating it like a "spirit week" in school. hat day, pajama day, 60s/70s day etc.
2019-01-08 07:28:52 PM cmccoy does anyone have the in2l in there facility
2019-01-08 07:28:58 PM bherrmann That's cool Kathy
2019-01-08 07:29:01 PM briannad awsome
2019-01-08 07:29:03 PM kimmy I would love to get shirts for all of us that say Activities Do It Best!! Have the Exec or Mgrs of each dept each have a day of Activities.
2019-01-08 07:29:04 PM lhahn how did you do a resident cscavenger hunt
2019-01-08 07:29:07 PM ashleymp Ohh great idea with the spirit week thing
2019-01-08 07:29:09 PM suzanne Chavanna do you work for ManorCare in Denver?
2019-01-08 07:29:09 PM ashleybutler what are some good movies yalls residents like?
2019-01-08 07:29:11 PM lhahn we have an IN2L cmccoy
2019-01-08 07:29:12 PM kathyhughes the staff would have to find residents who did a variety of things and had interesting hobbies
2019-01-08 07:29:16 PM patriciaramella you can get a device that connects to the tv called an 'apple tv' its a small device, and costs about $80.00. it has saved us so much money is crossword materials and other word game materials
2019-01-08 07:29:19 PM lurban1 So if we fail it the first time we still have another chance if we take it earlier in the week not that I am worried but good to know
2019-01-08 07:29:21 PM lhahn thats a great idea
2019-01-08 07:29:25 PM stefaniemaatta cool idea
2019-01-08 07:29:29 PM tyshuna86 yes we just got the IN2L
2019-01-08 07:29:32 PM briannad awsome
2019-01-08 07:29:33 PM lesiar yes we have the in2l and the residents just love it
2019-01-08 07:29:34 PM kathyhughes the staff would have to find that resident and have the resident sign off on the paper
2019-01-08 07:29:37 PM wanzaella kathy how big is your facility
2019-01-08 07:29:38 PM 12716937 We did a scavenger hunt too. We also did wheelchair races
2019-01-08 07:29:39 PM cmccoy they have great things on there to do with residents
2019-01-08 07:29:43 PM bkargbo i loved the in2l
2019-01-08 07:29:46 PM tonjarobles love that idea
2019-01-08 07:29:47 PM kaylenbaringer our staff would never participate in that
2019-01-08 07:29:50 PM 123sharonj My members loved the movie wonder
2019-01-08 07:29:50 PM lmiller3 If you have your reading assignemts with you the midterm is easy.
2019-01-08 07:29:53 PM lhahn the in2l is a wonderful resource
2019-01-08 07:29:55 PM marshallp ok Kathy
2019-01-08 07:29:57 PM lmiller3 ya'll do just fine
2019-01-08 07:29:57 PM ahazlett thats awesome... i love that idea!
2019-01-08 07:29:59 PM bherrmann I would like to do a power point presentation from all of last years activities and all the videos with everyone in the dining room-be so cool
2019-01-08 07:30:00 PM babsd I think an Acrostic poem would be fun to concoct with a group
2019-01-08 07:30:00 PM kathyhughes the grand prize was a $50 gift certificate to the mall
2019-01-08 07:30:05 PM chavanna1 yes I am going to do my exam on Wed just in case but I have all my reading materials printed out so I am praying for the best
2019-01-08 07:30:07 PM shannoncross2018 wowzer
2019-01-08 07:30:07 PM lhahn awesome!
2019-01-08 07:30:08 PM mpace wow
2019-01-08 07:30:11 PM stefaniemaatta i have quite a bit of low functioning residents as well
2019-01-08 07:30:12 PM ahazlett cool
2019-01-08 07:30:13 PM briannad wow
2019-01-08 07:30:14 PM 12716937 WOW!!
2019-01-08 07:30:18 PM christinag How do you get a prize that gets them to participate?
2019-01-08 07:30:22 PM shannoncross2018 that mightmake them participate
2019-01-08 07:30:25 PM lurban1 Cool
2019-01-08 07:30:26 PM christinag our staff won't even for gift cards
2019-01-08 07:30:26 PM chitwoodm1 love tha idea
2019-01-08 07:30:30 PM alexisl our staff doesn't like to help much either i can only get certain ones to
2019-01-08 07:30:35 PM biancosherri Great ideas
2019-01-08 07:30:42 PM kaylenbaringer we are not allowed to give out gift cards to the staff
2019-01-08 07:30:45 PM lhahn that is a great way to get staff involved
2019-01-08 07:30:45 PM cturner yeah its hard to get help
2019-01-08 07:30:49 PM angelagalloway Im a one man department - does that mean I can give myself the day off?! :)
2019-01-08 07:30:50 PM tyshuna86 If anyone would like the info on the penny game you can e-mail me it i can not upload it
2019-01-08 07:30:55 PM ahazlett i never get staff to help
2019-01-08 07:30:59 PM wanzaella yes very good ideas
2019-01-08 07:31:01 PM djerome1 ok i just had a moment and it has nothing to do with what yall are talking about.,, we have 3 weeks left of the first part of MEPAP!! WHAT!
2019-01-08 07:31:02 PM chitwoodm1 how do we get staff to be more interactive?
2019-01-08 07:31:03 PM ashleymp I do wish we had more participation from straff
2019-01-08 07:31:05 PM kathyhughes Yes I am aware that there are certiain activities that staff would "never do" or that you have tried it and the residents do not like it....let's try to stay positive and yes staff never helps
2019-01-08 07:31:05 PM lurban1 That is ny where you work that staf doesn't like to help sad but true
2019-01-08 07:31:08 PM kaylenbaringer we tried having a chili cookoff with all the staff and literally nobody but me and HR made chili
2019-01-08 07:31:08 PM kathyhughes got it
2019-01-08 07:31:20 PM chavanna1 yes Suzanne I emailed those calendars over today lol
2019-01-08 07:31:22 PM 123sharonj I have great help from my staff i feel very fortunate
2019-01-08 07:31:30 PM alexisl and that's crazy because they all say they love their residetns lol
2019-01-08 07:31:31 PM bkargbo yes positvity
2019-01-08 07:31:39 PM ahazlett i can barley get them to perticipate in anything (staff not residents)
2019-01-08 07:31:40 PM kathyhughes So lets remain positive and try to share ideas without a negative review
2019-01-08 07:31:40 PM alexisl residents sorry
2019-01-08 07:31:46 PM kaylenbaringer i would love to find something that staff and residents do together!
2019-01-08 07:32:03 PM noraim87 ok Kathy i am logging off because im off work work and i have to pick up my daughter from school. welcome all new students. Good luck.
2019-01-08 07:32:04 PM kathyhughes There are lots of things that they can do...
2019-01-08 07:32:10 PM briannad we are being re trained to assist with dinning
2019-01-08 07:32:12 PM suzanne Thank you Chavanna!
2019-01-08 07:32:14 PM bherrmann The staff seemed to always like the choili cookoffs-just like pulling teeth to get them to commit-but always is awesome.
2019-01-08 07:32:20 PM babsd Im going to offer a Paint and Sip Party to the Staff and get them to pay 10 bucks each to profit our activities dept
2019-01-08 07:32:23 PM lmiller3 we had one of the nurses teach the resident to make flower buds out of hersey kisses and tissue paper.
2019-01-08 07:32:25 PM wanzaella i yes i learn as i go
2019-01-08 07:32:27 PM mpace I work in an Adult Day Center, we are and have a great Team !
2019-01-08 07:32:28 PM nelsonalex123 My residents love dancing so the staff love dancing with the residents. Especially at our parties
2019-01-08 07:32:28 PM lmiller3 They had a good time.
2019-01-08 07:32:29 PM ashleymp there is more than 1 class present, correct?
2019-01-08 07:32:29 PM 12716937 Family Fued is fun to do as a resident/staff fun day
2019-01-08 07:32:38 PM lhahn i like that idea!
2019-01-08 07:32:39 PM biancosherri I do a contest around Halloween/Easterand when staff donates candy I put their name in for a drawing and they can win a gift
2019-01-08 07:32:40 PM cmccoy correct
2019-01-08 07:32:44 PM bkargbo my staff has been making an attempt to participate in some of the activities like bingo and crafts
2019-01-08 07:32:44 PM kathyhughes You have to try things...sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn;t but you should never give up
2019-01-08 07:32:47 PM shannoncross2018 I team up with my H.R dept we are trying to make our building fluid so that staff an residents feel like they are one
2019-01-08 07:32:49 PM cturner yes dancing and music is always good for everyone to participate
2019-01-08 07:32:55 PM bherrmann Do Family Feud every week
2019-01-08 07:32:57 PM tonjarobles great point kathy
2019-01-08 07:32:59 PM wanzaella never give up
2019-01-08 07:33:00 PM biancosherri I totally agree Kathy
2019-01-08 07:33:02 PM patriciaramella we haven't done family feud yet. I can't wait to try it!
2019-01-08 07:33:03 PM chavanna1 your Welcome Suzanne
2019-01-08 07:33:03 PM lmiller3 We also have the staff play music and get the residents to "dance" in their chairs.
2019-01-08 07:33:03 PM briannad the residents love deal or no deal
2019-01-08 07:33:04 PM ashleybutler (F)
2019-01-08 07:33:06 PM alexisl very true kathy
2019-01-08 07:33:07 PM lurban1 Yes don't give up
2019-01-08 07:33:07 PM cturner we do family feud too
2019-01-08 07:33:10 PM kaylenbaringer family fued would be fun!
2019-01-08 07:33:10 PM dustylann IM SUPER NERVOUS about he final
2019-01-08 07:33:11 PM stefaniemaatta very true
2019-01-08 07:33:11 PM lhahn deal or no deal sounds fun!
2019-01-08 07:33:13 PM cmccoy we do price is right and they love it
2019-01-08 07:33:14 PM bkargbo and dancing with the residents
2019-01-08 07:33:17 PM shannoncross2018 If I have a party for the residents I include staff
2019-01-08 07:33:20 PM 123sharonj we play family fued once a week as well
2019-01-08 07:33:31 PM kathyhughes And I would post games on the walls near the nurses station...esp a word search and I found that the staff would help the residents find the words
2019-01-08 07:33:32 PM lesiar our staff enjoys dancing with our residents
2019-01-08 07:33:33 PM djerome1 ME TO DUSTYLANN!
2019-01-08 07:33:33 PM cmccoy and theyn also love sing alongs
2019-01-08 07:33:35 PM 12716937 We don't do it super often but try to do it at least a couple times every couple of months.
2019-01-08 07:33:36 PM christinag Does anyone do a book club?
2019-01-08 07:33:38 PM mpace Exactly! Your not going to please every resident, but you never know unless you try, they have good and bad days
2019-01-08 07:33:45 PM noraim87 left the chat room
2019-01-08 07:33:47 PM stefaniemaatta i also incluude staf in parties
2019-01-08 07:33:51 PM bkargbo i can see the effort
2019-01-08 07:33:54 PM marshallp play music or read for 1-1 activities, hand lotion also
2019-01-08 07:33:54 PM alexisl now that's a great one kathy
2019-01-08 07:33:59 PM 123sharonj We have started a bible study
2019-01-08 07:34:01 PM biancosherri Yes we have a book club and the ladies love it
2019-01-08 07:34:03 PM lurban1 My unit is great with the residents and help out alot
2019-01-08 07:34:03 PM bkargbo so i help them by setting the tables
2019-01-08 07:34:12 PM cturner if you have snack parties staff will come for the food lol
2019-01-08 07:34:13 PM wanzaella i try things and sometimes it works
2019-01-08 07:34:13 PM bkargbo for lunch
2019-01-08 07:34:16 PM babsd Yes we have a resident led Book Club that meets once a week for a reading.
2019-01-08 07:34:16 PM ahazlett i have a great volunteer base! Does anyone else have volunteers that come and lead activites with the residets?
2019-01-08 07:34:21 PM kimmy Suggestions on how you handle low functioning residents?
2019-01-08 07:34:21 PM bherrmann They love live music everywhere I;ve been-I perform live guitar once per month-the families al come-it's a huge hit wherever
2019-01-08 07:34:22 PM lhahn do the residents pick the book for book club?
2019-01-08 07:34:28 PM ashleymp Do you do any outside activities in colder months? or what could replace them?
2019-01-08 07:34:31 PM macariar we also pay bingo around an hour every day at 3 or so and they are ready some of them go very early so put them to do other stuff
2019-01-08 07:34:34 PM christinag Which books have been a hit? We are finishing Charlotte's Web. THey love animal books the most
2019-01-08 07:34:35 PM tyshuna86 Give your CNA'S a 10 things you like to do worksheet to find out what type of things they like
2019-01-08 07:34:37 PM tinabaisley i have the staff help hand out the icecream or cake so they can have some after they help
2019-01-08 07:34:38 PM ashleybutler we have happy hour once a month
2019-01-08 07:34:39 PM lmiller3 yes. I have volunteers that come on monday and wednesday.
2019-01-08 07:34:41 PM ashleymp we are outside daily when it is warm
2019-01-08 07:34:42 PM briannad maincures, hand massages, leasure cart
2019-01-08 07:34:43 PM 12716937 Or sing too. They love when you sing to them...even if you're terrible at it. They will hum or sing with you if they know the song too and it is so adorable.
2019-01-08 07:34:48 PM suzanne I agree Kathy. Our residents look to us to enrich their lives. We continually try and if something doesn't work we scrap it and try again.
2019-01-08 07:34:50 PM patriciaramella my facility is big on personalized, meaningful activities. we have a lot of activities planned throughout the week that cater more to a small group as well as large group activities. Board games everywhere, cards are always out, puzzles everywhere
2019-01-08 07:34:52 PM chavanna1 Thats a good idea Kathy I will have to try it I think it will help bring up staff morale too
2019-01-08 07:34:57 PM stefaniemaatta sing a longs are always nice
2019-01-08 07:35:00 PM patriciaramella knitting supplies are always available
2019-01-08 07:35:01 PM cturner we love to go outside when its warm
2019-01-08 07:35:02 PM ashleybutler we do manicures every other Monday

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