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2019-03-05 07:06:06 PM johannamccargish Green non alcohol beer, shamrock cookies
2019-03-05 07:06:07 PM arthurashley food and drinks
2019-03-05 07:06:11 PM mokiyaron we will making green eggs in ham and green magaritas
2019-03-05 07:06:15 PM kathyhughes What are you having at the Party?
2019-03-05 07:06:18 PM shirleyminton I cut the pieces of cake incredibly thin too to find the baby first, and no luck.
2019-03-05 07:06:20 PM brydentammyyahoocom was good
2019-03-05 07:06:21 PM clcroom We have an Irishman in Therapy who likes to sing Oh, Danny boy.
2019-03-05 07:06:21 PM chitwoodm1 mint green milkshakes!
2019-03-05 07:06:28 PM brydentammyyahoocom successful
2019-03-05 07:06:31 PM patriciab We are currently decorating and doing 3d clovers for arts and crafts with residents
2019-03-05 07:06:33 PM biancosherri Irish crawl, bag piper and green drinks
2019-03-05 07:06:34 PM rrobinson we've got a happy hour next wednesday when we'll all be around, and then on st patty days we've got irish trivia and irish entertainment! one of my staff member's is a singer in a band so they're going to come play the classic irish tunes for the residents
2019-03-05 07:06:49 PM kaylenbaringer we are having our party on thursday. we are getting a green cake and having a band come in and play music and were also dressing up in all green
2019-03-05 07:06:57 PM biancosherri Oh Lucky Charms snacks too
2019-03-05 07:07:11 PM steph18 we have entertainment and some irsh step dancers coming on the 15th
2019-03-05 07:07:15 PM johannamccargish We are also having Irish music and dancers
2019-03-05 07:07:23 PM christinag Oh what sort of lucky charms snacks?
2019-03-05 07:07:26 PM chesmcleggan thats cool
2019-03-05 07:07:26 PM carollucksinger left the chat room
2019-03-05 07:07:27 PM wanzaella snacks because our entertainment is cancled so we have to do it early
2019-03-05 07:07:29 PM brydentammyyahoocom working on st pattys day
2019-03-05 07:07:31 PM tyshuna86 we are just going to have a party with all green food we just to the IN2L they have a lot of good ideas
2019-03-05 07:07:36 PM kathyhughes There are several Irish Rover songs on YouTube
2019-03-05 07:07:39 PM patriciab We have pot lucks if there is a party. Families are often involve
2019-03-05 07:07:41 PM khostetler We are having a social and cooking class amaking Soda Bread
2019-03-05 07:07:49 PM carollucksinger enter the chat room
2019-03-05 07:07:51 PM wanzaella im excited
2019-03-05 07:07:52 PM vgrenier2019 we did pot of gold bingo shamrock scaveneger hunt and having a party on st pats day irish music with mint chocolate chip shakes
2019-03-05 07:07:53 PM kaylenbaringer you could always blue tooth youtube to your radio?
2019-03-05 07:07:55 PM amyc84 i like that idea to make soda bread
2019-03-05 07:07:57 PM shirleyminton Soda Bread is a great idea! Thanks!
2019-03-05 07:08:00 PM biancosherri Lucky charms, peanuts and m&m's the residents will help mix them up in a bag...yummy!
2019-03-05 07:08:02 PM patriciaramella we're having bagpipers, irish dancers, happy hour with guinness and soda bread, our chair yoga instructor is from ireland
2019-03-05 07:08:11 PM johannamccargish We hide a shamrock around the facilty for the residents to find for a prize. we do that for a lot of Holidays
2019-03-05 07:08:13 PM rrobinson oh fun! we did an irish soda bread contest last year where the residents got to pick a winner from the staff's homemade breads!
2019-03-05 07:08:14 PM christinag That's cool! I love mixes like that
2019-03-05 07:08:23 PM wanzaella soda bread whats that
2019-03-05 07:08:28 PM arthurashley thats cool
2019-03-05 07:08:33 PM sherryc enter the chat room
2019-03-05 07:08:33 PM kaylenbaringer ive never heard of soda bread either
2019-03-05 07:08:41 PM vgrenier2019 we do that to johanna shamrock scaveneger hunt
2019-03-05 07:08:43 PM steph18 me either
2019-03-05 07:08:48 PM christinag You've never made soda bread? Its so good!
2019-03-05 07:08:49 PM traciewiggins110770 Scavenger hunt and made a pot of gold with their quotes of wisdom.
2019-03-05 07:08:55 PM kaylenbaringer I wanted to do a shamrock scavenger hunt !
2019-03-05 07:08:55 PM chesmcleggan me either
2019-03-05 07:09:07 PM tyshuna86 me too
2019-03-05 07:09:07 PM steph18 we also doing shamrock paintings as well
2019-03-05 07:09:12 PM clcroom It's a very quck, easy bread to make. My residnets will be making it on St. Paddy's Day.
2019-03-05 07:09:20 PM rrobinson oh i love that idea! such a sweet way to do a pot of gold!
2019-03-05 07:09:20 PM arthurashley shamerock shakes!
2019-03-05 07:09:20 PM shirleyminton can also do st. patty's day bingo
2019-03-05 07:09:22 PM kathyhughes Pinterest has a ton of Irish scavenger hunts
2019-03-05 07:09:26 PM johannamccargish They love it, gets them out and moving around
2019-03-05 07:09:27 PM carollucksinger SHamrock toss toss shamrocks into a pot of gold and whoever rakes up the most points wins
2019-03-05 07:09:30 PM wanzaella we will also play games
2019-03-05 07:09:34 PM amyc84 i like the scavenger hunt ideas
2019-03-05 07:09:39 PM khostetler It is a quick bread with rasins or currants in it...uses baking soda instead of yeast to rise
2019-03-05 07:09:41 PM sherryc Hello national colleagues! First-timer here! :)
2019-03-05 07:09:51 PM wanzaella welcome
2019-03-05 07:09:53 PM arthurashley hi Sherry!
2019-03-05 07:09:57 PM clcroom Welcome!
2019-03-05 07:09:57 PM kaylenbaringer green food coloring is my best friend on st patties day =)
2019-03-05 07:09:57 PM rrobinson hi Sherry!
2019-03-05 07:09:59 PM chitwoodm1 helllo sherry
2019-03-05 07:10:02 PM sherryc Thanks all!
2019-03-05 07:10:07 PM biancosherri Hello and welcome
2019-03-05 07:10:08 PM carollucksinger HI sherry
2019-03-05 07:10:09 PM kathyhughes Welcome to the MEPAP1 chat
2019-03-05 07:10:13 PM kaylenbaringer I was going to have someone come in and do face painting as well
2019-03-05 07:10:23 PM khostetler Easy to make and you don't have to wait for yeast to rise
2019-03-05 07:10:32 PM brydentammyyahoocom love face painting its fu
2019-03-05 07:10:33 PM khostetler Welcome!
2019-03-05 07:10:34 PM chesmcleggan hHi Sherry
2019-03-05 07:10:37 PM wanzaella love the face painting
2019-03-05 07:10:40 PM patriciaramella we have art therpay that always themes their paintings to what is happening in the world. theyre great!
2019-03-05 07:10:40 PM sherryc Yes I agree soda bread is easy to make and very delicious!
2019-03-05 07:10:45 PM kathyhughes We would have residents try to find the leprechauns that we hid all over the facility
2019-03-05 07:10:57 PM wanzaella kool
2019-03-05 07:10:58 PM brydentammyyahoocom nice
2019-03-05 07:11:02 PM johannamccargish That would be fun too.
2019-03-05 07:11:06 PM chitwoodm1 thats a cool idea!!
2019-03-05 07:11:06 PM biancosherri Were they paper Kathy?
2019-03-05 07:11:12 PM vgrenier2019 i like the leprechaun idea that would be fun
2019-03-05 07:11:13 PM carollucksinger That sounds like fun
2019-03-05 07:11:14 PM rrobinson we did that with Turkeys on thanksgiving and plastic easter eggs on easter lol
2019-03-05 07:11:15 PM patriciab We also do manicures with st patrick
2019-03-05 07:11:20 PM azhia1 thats a great idea!
2019-03-05 07:11:22 PM amyc84 i like find the leprochauns in the building
2019-03-05 07:11:22 PM arthurashley were making leprechaun hats tomorrow for the party on the 17th
2019-03-05 07:11:23 PM sherryc Our memory care unit is painting shamrpcks and completing the statement "If I found a pot of gold"
2019-03-05 07:11:37 PM patriciab We offer manicure with st patrick theme
2019-03-05 07:11:49 PM kaylenbaringer We are doing manicures also
2019-03-05 07:11:51 PM amyc84 i know we are doing that with easter eggs for easter
2019-03-05 07:11:52 PM kathyhughes we would take a picture of say...a plant...then we would blow the picture up to match the size of the plant and place it in front of the plant once we cut it to be a leprechaun
2019-03-05 07:11:53 PM patriciab That is pretty interesting.
2019-03-05 07:11:53 PM wanzaella easter decorations are taking over st.patricks day
2019-03-05 07:12:00 PM faithburns89 enter the chat room
2019-03-05 07:12:02 PM brydentammyyahoocom agree
2019-03-05 07:12:05 PM kathyhughes so yes they were all paper
2019-03-05 07:12:08 PM sherryc The LTC unit is having some step dancers come in and an Irish music entertainer
2019-03-05 07:12:14 PM tessa1 we are making green chocolate covered pretzels that look like shamrocks
2019-03-05 07:12:25 PM tyshuna86 i really like that
2019-03-05 07:12:27 PM babsd enter the chat room
2019-03-05 07:12:29 PM almak enter the chat room
2019-03-05 07:12:29 PM amyc84 all we have for decorations up right now is mardi gras and st.patricks
2019-03-05 07:12:29 PM kaylenbaringer I love the idea of the step dancers
2019-03-05 07:12:41 PM traciewiggins110770 nice
2019-03-05 07:12:42 PM christinag Does anyone else have to pay for family events from their activities budget? We are really feeling the sting of the party this month, because we have no budget for anything else
2019-03-05 07:12:44 PM sherryc It is a good chance for kids to get some practice and make people's day at the same time
2019-03-05 07:12:47 PM josephinegonpul we are having mini vanila cupcakes wth green frosting with nonalchoholic GREEN margararitas ( resident request ) and they have a choice between listening to St Patty music or watching a St Patty movie (doneated by a resident familys wife )
2019-03-05 07:12:53 PM biancosherri Thank you and cute idea. Thank you Kathy because I can put that in the Irish crawl
2019-03-05 07:12:53 PM tyshuna86 we have step danncers alot
2019-03-05 07:12:58 PM brydentammyyahoocom same boat
2019-03-05 07:12:58 PM mokiyaron that sound great
2019-03-05 07:13:07 PM wanzaella step dancers
2019-03-05 07:13:24 PM arthurashley Whats everyone doing for Ash Wednesday?
2019-03-05 07:13:25 PM sherryc christinag is there anyone who could come in as a volunteer?
2019-03-05 07:13:28 PM johannamccargish I need to look up the Irish Crawl
2019-03-05 07:13:31 PM tyshuna86 sorry..lol
2019-03-05 07:13:55 PM kathyhughes We also got Winton Gold Mist...which is edible..and we would paint the oreos gold for gold coins
2019-03-05 07:13:57 PM khostetler We also have an armchair vacation to ireland all week next week. Each day we talk about something different. They are making irish potatoes and on Friday we are watching The Quiet Man
2019-03-05 07:14:01 PM wanzaella i love new ideas
2019-03-05 07:14:03 PM kaylenbaringer I am going to have to call around to the local dance studios and see if I can get dancers to comeout... thats a great idea
2019-03-05 07:14:06 PM chesmcleggan Jusrt a few of mines could do it
2019-03-05 07:14:11 PM patriciab We invite staff or families. Partner them with a resident to help out during parties. They also sponsor the resident when costumes are needed and they would bring food to the party.
2019-03-05 07:14:11 PM brydentammyyahoocom we had gold coins to
2019-03-05 07:14:15 PM khostetler I love the oreo idea!
2019-03-05 07:14:17 PM patriciab It helps with the budget
2019-03-05 07:14:20 PM sherryc WeWe are luc are lucky to have a Catholic church literally next door to the facility, so there will be ashes distributed tomorrow
2019-03-05 07:14:28 PM christinag I'm a little afraid we might lose some of the volunteers we do have. We had one group get really upset yesterday because we had to call last minute and tell them the state still has us locked down
2019-03-05 07:14:28 PM wanzaella im in with the oreos
2019-03-05 07:14:29 PM rrobinson might try that oreo idea! thats awesome!
2019-03-05 07:14:31 PM shirleyminton We have an all female celtic band coming in during our st. patty's day celebration involving irish food made by food services (they go all out on holidys), irish beers (for the guests with MD orders they can have it), and a green punch. They'll be a craft station set up for guests and their families to make 3D Shamrock wreaths while guests eat and enjoy the music.
2019-03-05 07:14:34 PM vgrenier2019 love the golden oreos
2019-03-05 07:14:43 PM biancosherri What I do is set up stations all througout the building and residents and staff can go an have fun for a few hours getting treats, games, trivia related to St Pattys Day
2019-03-05 07:14:43 PM sherryc left the chat room
2019-03-05 07:14:46 PM faithburns89 hello Everyone.
2019-03-05 07:14:55 PM sherryc enter the chat room
2019-03-05 07:14:56 PM tyshuna86 i saw that on activity connection
2019-03-05 07:15:04 PM arthurashley hell!
2019-03-05 07:15:08 PM josephinegonpul left the chat room
2019-03-05 07:15:09 PM carollucksinger I like the setting up stations for staff and residents
2019-03-05 07:15:19 PM faithburns89 hello everyone
2019-03-05 07:15:20 PM josephinegonpul enter the chat room
2019-03-05 07:15:26 PM chesmcleggan thats cool
2019-03-05 07:15:26 PM johannamccargish hello
2019-03-05 07:15:26 PM kathyhughes Hello Faith
2019-03-05 07:15:30 PM vgrenier2019 hi faith
2019-03-05 07:15:31 PM babsd We also feel the pinch from the budget for parties. But we are having a mexican fiesta snack for St Patricks cuz everyone loves guacamole and chip!
2019-03-05 07:15:38 PM wanzaella welcome
2019-03-05 07:15:43 PM amyc84 we have 3 different stations it can get tricky because some residents cant go from one unit to the next
2019-03-05 07:15:44 PM biancosherri It really is fun :) You can get most of the items from activity connection
2019-03-05 07:15:50 PM faithburns89 fiirst day in the enrollment course and on the live chat
2019-03-05 07:16:00 PM faithburns89 any advice?
2019-03-05 07:16:15 PM josephinegonpul i havent thought anything anout national womans day
2019-03-05 07:16:24 PM johannamccargish me either
2019-03-05 07:16:28 PM steph18 i understand the budget. half my mine facility is down do to a roof leak and budgets are really tight right now
2019-03-05 07:16:31 PM wanzaella you will get plenty advice here
2019-03-05 07:16:31 PM brydentammyyahoocom same
2019-03-05 07:16:33 PM kaylenbaringer I am doing trivia for national womans day
2019-03-05 07:16:35 PM almak Hello Everyone :)
2019-03-05 07:16:39 PM kathyhughes Take one step at a time, do not get overwhelmed and make a list each Tuesday
2019-03-05 07:16:49 PM kaylenbaringer and word games.... my residents LOVE work games
2019-03-05 07:17:00 PM chitwoodm1 get a planner to plan everything out1
2019-03-05 07:17:12 PM wanzaella and word search
2019-03-05 07:17:15 PM arthurashley I have a notebook and take lots of notes
2019-03-05 07:17:19 PM kathyhughes Also take advantage of all the Help videos and ask questions...you can email me or the other instructors
2019-03-05 07:17:30 PM vgrenier2019 faith be very organized and dont get ahead of yourself one assignment at a time i agree with the planner every tuesday plan everything out
2019-03-05 07:17:32 PM carollucksinger We are honoring women residents and their careers from the past and
2019-03-05 07:17:36 PM brydentammyyahoocom nice
2019-03-05 07:17:39 PM babsd We are going to have a "gallery" of womens photos from the residents. I will photo copy their old photos of themselves
2019-03-05 07:17:47 PM kaylenbaringer i agree with the planner
2019-03-05 07:17:49 PM steph18 does anyone knoiw of ny sugar free recipes for treats??
2019-03-05 07:17:57 PM sherryc I feel you don't have to spend a fortune to do something cute, but under a time crunch it's so hard to be creative sometimes
2019-03-05 07:17:59 PM johannamccargish Planners are good!!
2019-03-05 07:17:59 PM josephinegonpul my residents love bingo so i made a st patty theme bingo sheet
2019-03-05 07:18:01 PM kaylenbaringer my first few weeks i was just on the fly and now i use a planner and its much better
2019-03-05 07:18:24 PM kathyhughes I would guess that google would give you a huge list of sugar free snacks
2019-03-05 07:18:34 PM wanzaella planner sounds great
2019-03-05 07:18:38 PM rrobinson you could try to find a sugar free or low sugar pudding, put green food coloring in it, and crumble sugar free oreos on it. layer it for a fun treat
2019-03-05 07:18:42 PM vgrenier2019 pinterest is great for snacks too
2019-03-05 07:18:42 PM arthurashley try pintrest
2019-03-05 07:18:42 PM amyc84 i live by my planner
2019-03-05 07:18:43 PM sherryc Maybe green jello for people not on thickened liquids?
2019-03-05 07:18:45 PM almak We made today Mardi gras masks with beads and sticks .It is cute .They love it .
2019-03-05 07:18:50 PM kaylenbaringer pinterest has a ton of sugar free snacks
2019-03-05 07:18:59 PM vgrenier2019 my planner is attached to my hip lolol
2019-03-05 07:19:00 PM tyshuna86 think about a woman in your community that has made a difference make it local
2019-03-05 07:19:00 PM babsd anyone suggest where to get free, large font bibles from?
2019-03-05 07:19:01 PM sherryc How do you deal with dexterity issues when doing activities?
2019-03-05 07:19:01 PM amyc84 pintrest is my best friend lol
2019-03-05 07:19:22 PM josephinegonpul i got a planner and it was the best idea ever
2019-03-05 07:19:24 PM brydentammyyahoocom i have 3 seperate folders for my activities
2019-03-05 07:19:30 PM johannamccargish We do mask and then we have a parade thru the buildig, so much fun
2019-03-05 07:19:32 PM amyc84 i try to find bigger items with a better grip and try to accomodate the activity to meet their needs
2019-03-05 07:19:34 PM kathyhughes Call the Gideon's they distribute Bibles for free
2019-03-05 07:19:36 PM arthurashley organization is key
2019-03-05 07:19:41 PM kaylenbaringer uhmmm maybe you could call some local churches maybe they would donate them ?
2019-03-05 07:19:54 PM josephinegonpul it is cause there is so much paper work
2019-03-05 07:19:54 PM shirleyminton for the budget to get funds for 1 holiday event: ask staff to contribute a dozen cookies each to sell at a bake sale, ask admin if you can offer a casual day/jeans day every Friday for a couple months where staff pay $1 to dress down, ask if you can set up a coffee/donut station a few mornings to sell each item for a $1 or so.
2019-03-05 07:19:58 PM brydentammyyahoocom its a opshion
2019-03-05 07:19:59 PM biancosherri Nice to know that. Thanks Kathy
2019-03-05 07:20:00 PM wanzaella yes it is
2019-03-05 07:20:00 PM sherryc We have a bare-bones staff and sometimes it is hard to give enough attention to each person individually
2019-03-05 07:20:10 PM kathyhughes Also ask families and friends for audio bibles
2019-03-05 07:20:21 PM sherryc And there isn't enough prep time during the day to precut things for everyone, at least it seems this way right now
2019-03-05 07:20:28 PM wanzaella wow
2019-03-05 07:20:36 PM brydentammyyahoocom yup
2019-03-05 07:20:39 PM amyc84 we are short staffed right now too, its a daily struggle to keep up with everything
2019-03-05 07:20:39 PM chesmcleggan yes pinterest has a ton of info
2019-03-05 07:20:43 PM babsd great idea, Kathy
2019-03-05 07:20:55 PM tyshuna86 what about the library
2019-03-05 07:21:01 PM mokiyaron i use activity connection is graet tool to use
2019-03-05 07:21:02 PM sherryc I feel like if there are assessments due , that takes presidence and takes people off the floor
2019-03-05 07:21:03 PM kathyhughes Find some residents who could pre cut for you...find a crafter who has a circut machine you could use
2019-03-05 07:21:10 PM kaylenbaringer we are short staffed also =( its just the director and me and i only work weekends and outtings
2019-03-05 07:21:14 PM sherryc good idea Kathy!
2019-03-05 07:21:15 PM faithburns89 kathyhughes thank you so much for your help
2019-03-05 07:21:21 PM vgrenier2019 faith do you work in activities now?
2019-03-05 07:21:24 PM kathyhughes I always used Homeschoolers as they were all looking for something to do
2019-03-05 07:21:25 PM khostetler we get voluntters from local schools...we have them in the activity room and kind of behind the scenes and they help cut things for us
2019-03-05 07:21:32 PM amyc84 i have one resident who loves to cut and asks me each morning what she can cut for the day
2019-03-05 07:21:33 PM sherryc I am so glad to be able to come here for inspiration!
2019-03-05 07:21:44 PM brydentammyyahoocom me too
2019-03-05 07:21:47 PM almak We are short too and it is very hard to do floor activitiies and paper computer stuff
2019-03-05 07:21:48 PM kathyhughes also I had teen volunteers make craft kits for me
2019-03-05 07:22:01 PM kathyhughes They would come in and spend 10 hours cutting things out
2019-03-05 07:22:04 PM wanzaella craft kits
2019-03-05 07:22:06 PM johannamccargish Thats a good idea
2019-03-05 07:22:10 PM clcroom We're not allowed volunteers under 18
2019-03-05 07:22:22 PM kaylenbaringer that is a great idea... but we also are not allowed anyone under 18
2019-03-05 07:22:24 PM tyshuna86 volunteers are a big help
2019-03-05 07:22:25 PM arthurashley volunteers are amazing! April is all about them :)
2019-03-05 07:22:31 PM patriciab Find a quiet place to study so you can focus.
2019-03-05 07:22:36 PM kathyhughes The high schools had community service work for graduation
2019-03-05 07:22:36 PM shirleyminton that's awesome Amy! often our patients, residents, and guests are great resources for assistance with activities
2019-03-05 07:22:38 PM wanzaella yes
2019-03-05 07:22:52 PM chesmcleggan whats the age group the school kids
2019-03-05 07:22:55 PM vgrenier2019 try local colleges they are always looking for community service opportunities
2019-03-05 07:22:57 PM carollucksinger AVID and other organizations need volunteer hours
2019-03-05 07:23:05 PM kathyhughes They were supervised and only had 10 hours each...High school seniors
2019-03-05 07:23:08 PM kaylenbaringer hmm i will have to try that
2019-03-05 07:23:09 PM amyc84 finding a quiet place in my house does not happen lol. i have tried headphones
2019-03-05 07:23:13 PM clcroom Ours does too, but we're not allowed to have them vollunteer. Makes no sense. We need the help.
2019-03-05 07:23:14 PM sherryc I know several community schools I could ask for help. The next hurdle will be planning far enough ahead so the cuttings will be ready in time for the holiday craft
2019-03-05 07:23:31 PM wanzaella thats what i get college students
2019-03-05 07:23:36 PM sherryc maybe Eagle Scouts or Girl Scouts?
2019-03-05 07:23:39 PM tyshuna86 wow
2019-03-05 07:23:44 PM kathyhughes Under 18 would be a facility policy so I would try to change it
2019-03-05 07:23:53 PM rrobinson if you set aside 10 min daily, or schedule it into your days ahead of time, you'll get the cuttings done in time!
2019-03-05 07:23:56 PM kaylenbaringer how would we go about changing that?
2019-03-05 07:23:59 PM kathyhughes especially if they are supervised
2019-03-05 07:24:11 PM fmonsivais enter the chat room
2019-03-05 07:24:11 PM faithburns89 vgrenier2019 yes at the same facility i was a certified nurse assistant at
2019-03-05 07:24:13 PM almak I had boys and girls club kids come a couple of times .Resident love kids and to do craft with them
2019-03-05 07:24:24 PM kathyhughes Ask your Administrator....I just changed it....no one ever noticed
2019-03-05 07:24:45 PM clcroom Been trying. This is my third admin in the last year. The minor volunteers were always supervised.
2019-03-05 07:24:49 PM arthurashley I prefer 18 and older is that bad?
2019-03-05 07:24:51 PM shirleyminton if their are universities in your area with recreation therapy degrees, reach out to them for volunteers/praticum students/interns
2019-03-05 07:24:56 PM biancosherri We have alot of older volunteers and I love it.
2019-03-05 07:24:56 PM kathyhughes Up to you
2019-03-05 07:24:57 PM shirleyminton there are
2019-03-05 07:24:57 PM khostetler one of our resident's favorite activities is when the locl atholic school sends volunteers for a day of service. They spend half of their day helping in the activities room and the othre half doing 1:1 room visits and reading to th residents
2019-03-05 07:24:59 PM rrobinson kaylen i'd start with the administrator. i know in my last facility my activity director spoke with our administrator about changes, and he had to bring proposed changes to corporate
2019-03-05 07:25:04 PM wanzaella true
2019-03-05 07:25:07 PM amyc84 when i am at home i always put my children to work to help me prep something for the next day too, lol and they love to help
2019-03-05 07:25:08 PM kaylenbaringer why do you prefer older ?
2019-03-05 07:25:09 PM brydentammyyahoocom we do too
2019-03-05 07:25:25 PM biancosherri What is everyone doing for volunteer week next month?
2019-03-05 07:25:25 PM tyshuna86 very true
2019-03-05 07:25:35 PM kaylenbaringer i have my husband come in on weekends and help with calling bingo so i can get my 1-1's done hahhaa
2019-03-05 07:25:39 PM sherryc It would make sense that those residents that are more capable do things to help those that aren't.
2019-03-05 07:25:44 PM wanzaella i perfer younger
2019-03-05 07:25:48 PM biancosherri They are dependable and have more patience with the residents
2019-03-05 07:25:53 PM arthurashley were going to have a huge dinner and recognize a volunteer of the year
2019-03-05 07:25:53 PM rrobinson i think theres something to be said for both.
2019-03-05 07:25:55 PM brydentammyyahoocom anyone plan volunteer partys for them
2019-03-05 07:26:00 PM babsd I am going to make a real effort to get volunteers!
2019-03-05 07:26:11 PM kathyhughes We also would ask the receptionist and other staff to for help as well
2019-03-05 07:26:14 PM sherryc Last month one of the holidays was "Random Act of Kindness Day" and we had residents make out thinking-of-you cards for the memory-care residents that don't get much mail.
2019-03-05 07:26:15 PM rrobinson residents like children but they also like someone their own age that they can form a recfiprocal friendship with
2019-03-05 07:26:15 PM johannamccargish Not sure about volunteer week
2019-03-05 07:26:17 PM patriciaramella we have no volunteers at the moment. we have an intern from a local college and she doesnt really like the field.
2019-03-05 07:26:18 PM amyc84 i dont have a lot of volunteers, working on changing that
2019-03-05 07:26:21 PM faithburns89 vgrenier2019 im familiar with the facility and the residents plus their likes and interest with most but the activites deparment is all new to me im still a new hire
2019-03-05 07:26:24 PM wanzaella my volunteers are always different
2019-03-05 07:26:26 PM brydentammyyahoocom we do a speacial lunchoun every year
2019-03-05 07:26:29 PM kathyhughes But I had several ladies who were always looking for something to do
2019-03-05 07:26:31 PM vgrenier2019 we let a resident call bingo sometimes they like having the chance to try it
2019-03-05 07:26:36 PM fmonsivais in a college town we have tons. but they all want to come on weekends
2019-03-05 07:26:53 PM patriciab We actually have people call us to volunteer. It starts with families and residents. Schools are also a great source for volunteers. However, due to an incident, the policy does not allow kids to volunteer with the residents.
2019-03-05 07:26:53 PM johannamccargish As the receptionist for now, i help a lot.
2019-03-05 07:26:58 PM carollucksinger Our facility does a banquet for the volunteers and that lets them know we appreciate them
2019-03-05 07:27:04 PM arthurashley I have a couple residents that will wheel themselves into my office and sit at my other desk and ask/demand they help!
2019-03-05 07:27:12 PM shirleyminton you coud do a desset buffet and call the event "Sweets for Our Sweethearts" then recoginize the one's with the most hours or whom have contributed the most effort to be involved in various programs.
2019-03-05 07:27:14 PM sherryc Our unit just has one volunteer at present
2019-03-05 07:27:16 PM wanzaella mine like to come after 3pm
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2019-03-05 07:27:22 PM chesmcleggan the RAs help sometimes
2019-03-05 07:27:26 PM brydentammyyahoocom its a great thing to do
2019-03-05 07:27:30 PM christinag I think we are planning on doing an appreciation event in april, with some gifts
2019-03-05 07:27:31 PM sherryc An older adult. We should tap into the kids ;)
2019-03-05 07:27:34 PM arthurashley i like that Shirley
2019-03-05 07:27:34 PM babsd Yes I like using the residents to call Bingo or help in various ways . We have a good group that helps clean.
2019-03-05 07:27:37 PM khostetler We have had younger groups come and it has been a disaster...the kid's Parents came but weren't exactly supervising their kids and without parent prompting the kids didn't interact well...it was 4th graders
2019-03-05 07:27:41 PM kaylenbaringer my directors sister comes in for all the parties and outings that we do as a volunteer

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