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2019-04-23 06:25:03 PM tammyrlove110618 we have a volunteer garage sale lady
2019-04-23 06:25:10 PM karensharp whats everyone doing for cinco de mayo?
2019-04-23 06:25:23 PM 85cindy left the chat room
2019-04-23 06:25:26 PM liliana we are doing a fiesta!!
2019-04-23 06:25:29 PM gwendoug enter the chat room
2019-04-23 06:25:31 PM tammyrlove110618 she finds all kind of stuff for us
2019-04-23 06:25:42 PM briscoem We are not celebrating Cinco De Mayo this year either....
2019-04-23 06:25:43 PM kathyhughes Congrats Tammy...our garage sale volunteer was wonderful!
2019-04-23 06:25:51 PM cab0029 I cannot ask for donations at all according to my Executive director its illegla or something...
2019-04-23 06:25:53 PM jonismith enter the chat room
2019-04-23 06:25:56 PM catherinemello fiesta party with spanish music, guacamole cooking class
2019-04-23 06:25:57 PM tracyanderson Virtual vacation to Mexico while munching on salsa and chips for Cinco de Mayo
2019-04-23 06:25:58 PM hmorris I need one
2019-04-23 06:26:00 PM karlyz we made some cute flowers corsages for mothers day
2019-04-23 06:26:11 PM daniellesitzer I love the lottery ticket idea
2019-04-23 06:26:13 PM ronda do we need to do something specific to get credit for our chat participation
2019-04-23 06:26:13 PM catherinemello arm chair travel to mexicoo\
2019-04-23 06:26:19 PM tammyrlove110618 she finds ud jewery deals
2019-04-23 06:26:23 PM hmorris I miss arm chair travels
2019-04-23 06:26:23 PM gwendoug we have enjoyed our karoke nights
2019-04-23 06:26:24 PM csheehan margaritas, corona, mexican dip for cooking class, hommade moroccas
2019-04-23 06:26:36 PM sarahgremminger We're having live entertainment for cinco de mayo
2019-04-23 06:26:40 PM csheehan i have independent living so alcohol is flowing! lol
2019-04-23 06:26:46 PM kathyhughes nope Ronda I take attendance and note when people join and if they are participating
2019-04-23 06:26:48 PM aliciahatcher We're doing arm chair travel to mexico
2019-04-23 06:27:08 PM liliana mexican buffet, pinata, margaritas, ......
2019-04-23 06:27:11 PM hmorris I have a question.
2019-04-23 06:27:18 PM kathyhughes okay
2019-04-23 06:27:20 PM beapowell1 I'm have a party and games like sombero race with hats,pinata and have food
2019-04-23 06:27:21 PM kathyhughes ask away
2019-04-23 06:27:21 PM kristinl I'm so busy with Mother's Day parties - Cinco de Mayo will be quiet for me!
2019-04-23 06:27:22 PM tammyrlove110618 no alcohol for us
2019-04-23 06:27:27 PM steph18 i was thinkimg going to italy but not sure if everyone will did it
2019-04-23 06:27:28 PM gwendoug we have a lot of residents that enjoy ballroo dancing they pick their own music
2019-04-23 06:27:29 PM tracyanderson Also independent living and my director loves to through Happy Hours!
2019-04-23 06:27:33 PM hmorris Why is my NCCAP registration not shoiwing up in Grades?
2019-04-23 06:27:37 PM shirley12 Cinco De Mayo Trivia and themed food
2019-04-23 06:27:39 PM adelinanechita we just celebrated spain
2019-04-23 06:27:42 PM ronda ok. I wanted to make sure. I am trying to read everything and forget to type
2019-04-23 06:27:43 PM cab0029 Were doing the history of cinco de mayo and mexican star ornaments since it is a sunday church takes precedence for my residents
2019-04-23 06:27:46 PM kristinl same here - no alcohol for my memory care residents
2019-04-23 06:27:49 PM karensharp we our making margaritas, mini tacos, chips and salsa having live music and then a pinata
2019-04-23 06:27:54 PM cassandras We do a mother's day tea which is a HUGE deal so we also don't do a ton for Cinco.
2019-04-23 06:27:55 PM briscoem We are doing a ladies tea for mothers day
2019-04-23 06:28:03 PM mloven i yardsale and get our department alot of great things.. unfortunatly the i have to use my own money but there are great bargins at sale
2019-04-23 06:28:10 PM kathyhughes Because it is a Practicum assignment and you get credit for it through the Practicum when you post it in the Practicum forum
2019-04-23 06:28:12 PM gwendoug we intend to do our with food traveling the globe
2019-04-23 06:28:12 PM steph18 mothers day we are doing a tea not sure if its going to be a sisters tea or mopther day tea yet
2019-04-23 06:28:13 PM kristinl Cassandra - same here!
2019-04-23 06:28:14 PM shirley12 Mock cotails are very tasty
2019-04-23 06:28:26 PM lynn1 Mothers day Tea & crumpets also
2019-04-23 06:28:28 PM ronda What are some fun ideas for one on one for Cinco de Mayo?
2019-04-23 06:28:29 PM hmorris post regestration to forum?
2019-04-23 06:28:31 PM jaydenc We are doing a mini fiesta and all staff and residents are welcomed and encouraged to dress up
2019-04-23 06:28:32 PM tracyanderson I've been hunting thrift stores for old teacups to plant with annuals for our mother's day tea
2019-04-23 06:28:36 PM kathyhughes Yes
2019-04-23 06:28:39 PM cab0029 Memory care units use non-alcoholic or virgin versions of the drinks it would be fun a for them
2019-04-23 06:28:45 PM liliana we are having a mariachi band for mothers day and dinner
2019-04-23 06:28:45 PM hmorris ok thank you
2019-04-23 06:28:47 PM tammyrlove110618 someone last week gave us 2 for 1 on jewelry bc it was for srs
2019-04-23 06:28:51 PM beapowell1 MOTHER'S DAY WE ARE HAVE A TALENT SHOW FOR THE MOTHER'S STAFF IS GOING TO PERFORM
2019-04-23 06:28:59 PM kathyhughes you post that you have signed up taking a screen shot or posting the letter that they sent you
2019-04-23 06:29:07 PM hmorris that
2019-04-23 06:29:14 PM hmorris is the best idea ever
2019-04-23 06:29:14 PM tammyrlove110618 love staff talent
2019-04-23 06:29:17 PM jaydenc left the chat room
2019-04-23 06:29:27 PM kristinl Tracy - I love the tea cups idea!
2019-04-23 06:29:33 PM kathyhughes See I had a Ladies Luncheon as I did not want the single ladies to feel that they were left out
2019-04-23 06:29:35 PM tracyanderson also love staff talent show:)
2019-04-23 06:29:38 PM cassandras Oh! I didn't know that we needed to post that, Kathy! Thanks for that!
2019-04-23 06:29:46 PM gwendoug love the tea cups and tea
2019-04-23 06:29:55 PM csheehan mothers day we do a brunch with quiche and tea sandwiches. all women in the community are welcome even if you arent a mother
2019-04-23 06:30:05 PM kathyhughes Yes its on you Mid Term Practicum assignments
2019-04-23 06:30:05 PM chavisheather815 what do we need to post?
2019-04-23 06:30:07 PM tracyanderson We are calling it "Celebrating Mothers" since that's more universal
2019-04-23 06:30:09 PM danae23 im going to do a special lunch for the ladies, on Mother's Day.
2019-04-23 06:30:20 PM gwendoug what about the men??? they may feel left out
2019-04-23 06:30:22 PM catherinemello celebrating mothers is a great title
2019-04-23 06:30:23 PM tammyrlove110618 what if they serve the other mothers or bring a guest that was a mother to them
2019-04-23 06:30:26 PM hmorris good idea tracy
2019-04-23 06:30:28 PM kathyhughes you post that you have signed up taking a screen shot or posting the letter that they sent you for the NCCAP registration
2019-04-23 06:30:34 PM shirley12 Our Mothers Day Tea is open to everyone. We are celebrating our mothers. Everyone has a mother. :)
2019-04-23 06:30:38 PM cab0029 Were doing an italian dinner for mothers day the friday before because marketing and exec director were worried about turn out on actual mothers day
2019-04-23 06:30:38 PM cassandras We have a lot of ladies that used to be nuns at my facility. Idk what they do since I've never worked at this facility in May before...
2019-04-23 06:30:49 PM tracyanderson the men will get celebrated in June for father's day, right?
2019-04-23 06:30:50 PM kathyhughes Well I had a Mens Lucheon near Fathers Day
2019-04-23 06:31:00 PM sarahgremminger I haven't received a letter yet but I have been getting emails from NCCAP
2019-04-23 06:31:04 PM briscoem We are doing a fish fry for fathers day
2019-04-23 06:31:15 PM hmorris Mens club needs to come back... is what the marketing guy told me...
2019-04-23 06:31:16 PM kathyhughes that would work Sarah
2019-04-23 06:31:17 PM adelinanechita i haven't received anything yet
2019-04-23 06:31:21 PM malloryjbean Our Mother's Day Tea was our largest and most successful event last year. I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for this year! We only had 20 RSVPs last year and we had over 75 attend!
2019-04-23 06:31:34 PM tammyrlove110618 i want to have a pancake and BACON for fathers day
2019-04-23 06:31:34 PM kristinl Thanks for the reminder, Kathy! Trying to make sure stuff gets posted in the practicum forum as well as getting signed off on stuff by my administrator.
2019-04-23 06:31:35 PM beapowell1 LAST YEAR I HAD A POET TO COME IN READ POETRY AND HAD POEMS ON THE TABLE AND HAD STAFF AND THE MEN RESIDENTS TO READ OUT LOUD TO THE MOTHER'S
2019-04-23 06:31:39 PM csheehan that happened to us! had to move rooms to accomadate
2019-04-23 06:31:42 PM sarahgremminger So I can screen shot an email and post it to the forum?
2019-04-23 06:31:46 PM chavisheather815 thats sweet
2019-04-23 06:31:47 PM cassandras OH MY GOSH! That sounds stressful, Mallory!
2019-04-23 06:31:52 PM malloryjbean Last year's father's day event was a chilli cook off!
2019-04-23 06:31:56 PM malloryjbean It was!!!
2019-04-23 06:31:59 PM kathyhughes Yes you can Sarah
2019-04-23 06:32:08 PM beapowell1 THEY LOVE IT
2019-04-23 06:32:20 PM malloryjbean We are ready this year, though!
2019-04-23 06:32:21 PM adelinanechita for mother's day will be a brunch and all the ladies will be receiving flowers and chocolote
2019-04-23 06:32:21 PM csheehan fathers day we do hoagies and have a fishing trip planned for the men
2019-04-23 06:32:24 PM catherinemello love the idea of reading aloud
2019-04-23 06:32:25 PM cab0029 mallory I love the chili cookoff idea!
2019-04-23 06:32:27 PM karlyz chili cookoff would be easy to do!
2019-04-23 06:32:38 PM beapowell1 MADE BIG HAT OUT OF BUTCH PAPER
2019-04-23 06:32:41 PM daniellesitzer Chili cookout for fathers day.. great idea!!! I like the pancake idea too
2019-04-23 06:32:42 PM malloryjbean It will be well attended event because our dietary dept cancelled our annual easter buffet due to staffing
2019-04-23 06:32:42 PM catherinemello my residents will sit and listen to anyone who has something to say lol
2019-04-23 06:32:48 PM gwendoug i have men that want to cook for mothers day for the moms
2019-04-23 06:33:08 PM hmorris lhow sweet gwen!
2019-04-23 06:33:10 PM kristinl I'm teaming up with assisted living for a Father's Day breakfast - biscuits and gravy!
2019-04-23 06:33:11 PM csheehan that would be awesome! plan a cooking class activity to prep
2019-04-23 06:33:14 PM faithburns89 the chill cook off my male residents would love that maybe even a fish fry
2019-04-23 06:33:15 PM tracyanderson we recently had an open mic night - it was successful. I'm thinking of adding journal prompts to every daily activity sheet? anyone else do this?
2019-04-23 06:33:21 PM malloryjbean Chilli cook off was easy. all the staff and family participated. The residents who couldnt cook themselves gave us their recipes and we helped make them during cooking club
2019-04-23 06:33:33 PM aliciahatcher The fish fry is a great idea
2019-04-23 06:33:36 PM malloryjbean and we didnt have to pay for food! it was all provided by entrants!
2019-04-23 06:33:47 PM rachelmuldner enter the chat room
2019-04-23 06:33:59 PM danae23 Myguys would love that chili cookout idea.
2019-04-23 06:34:00 PM tracyanderson Did anyone have digestive troubles with the chili? not many of our residents would enjoy chili....?
2019-04-23 06:34:08 PM chavisheather815 The activity director had a chili cook off earlier this year and i felt bad because she was the only one who made any chili
2019-04-23 06:34:10 PM rachelmuldner Hi everyone, sorry I am late
2019-04-23 06:34:17 PM rachelmuldner I had trouble gettting signed in
2019-04-23 06:34:21 PM hmorris hi
2019-04-23 06:34:22 PM kristinl Hi Rachel!
2019-04-23 06:34:22 PM cassandras Tracy- I was thinking about having a storytelling event as past of older americans month activities, but am a bit nervous about the stories that the resident's might share...
2019-04-23 06:34:28 PM aliciahatcher hi
2019-04-23 06:34:34 PM liliana hi
2019-04-23 06:34:34 PM cab0029 My residents would love a green chili cookoff high hispanic population where I live
2019-04-23 06:34:45 PM kathyhughes I had residents who wanted their chilli as hot as we could get it so we had lots of different hot sauces they could use
2019-04-23 06:34:55 PM malloryjbean We have our dietary staff make soup that could be served to those who cant tolerate spicy.
2019-04-23 06:35:03 PM beapowell1 :D
2019-04-23 06:35:11 PM malloryjbean We also used flame decal signs to mark the ones that were spicy!
2019-04-23 06:35:12 PM tracyanderson wow - I'll take the chili cookoff idea and run with it then!
2019-04-23 06:35:12 PM ronda We usually only have 1-3 in our swingbed. I love the ideas but am not sure how to modify for our facility
2019-04-23 06:35:15 PM kathyhughes Thanks Bea
2019-04-23 06:35:27 PM malloryjbean The spiciest one was our resident's choice award!
2019-04-23 06:35:28 PM jonismith The soup is a good idea
2019-04-23 06:35:37 PM malloryjbean we decorated wooded spoons as the trophys
2019-04-23 06:35:39 PM hmorris embrace the stories with love and care. they might be difficult but that is how we grow in life.
2019-04-23 06:35:42 PM kathyhughes You can challenge each department to the cookoff
2019-04-23 06:36:07 PM liliana thats a good idea . love it
2019-04-23 06:36:08 PM malloryjbean We are doing a interdepartmental soul food competition for Nursing Week!
2019-04-23 06:36:11 PM catherinemello we had a soup cook off a few months ago, it was fun! residents loved it, something different
2019-04-23 06:36:12 PM shirley12 Love that idea
2019-04-23 06:36:12 PM jonismith That is a great Idea!!
2019-04-23 06:36:17 PM tammyrlove110618 we di that at christmas , maybe we can try again
2019-04-23 06:36:18 PM kathyhughes then charge the staff $5 to taste and vote with the money going to a charity...then your residents can taste for free
2019-04-23 06:36:18 PM beapowell1 I HAD CHILI BAR FOR HALLOWEEN
2019-04-23 06:36:18 PM csheehan you culd do a pizza tasting if spice isnt so easily tolerated! we got a bunch of different pizzas from the loaclarea and then gave them an award to hang on their wall
2019-04-23 06:36:21 PM tracyanderson Making "trophies" for the cookoff out of ladels or wooden spoons?
2019-04-23 06:36:40 PM daniellesitzer Our dining director is going to do cooking class with the residents each month
2019-04-23 06:36:49 PM tammyrlove110618 nachos for nurses
2019-04-23 06:36:57 PM virginiamooney hehe
2019-04-23 06:36:58 PM gwendoug love it
2019-04-23 06:36:58 PM beapowell1 ALL TYPES OF TOPPINGS
2019-04-23 06:37:07 PM daniellesitzer Nacho bar!
2019-04-23 06:37:14 PM kristinl Tammy - that's close to what we're doing. Taco Bar!
2019-04-23 06:37:15 PM malloryjbean You can also do a mashed potato bar pretty simply and inexpensively!
2019-04-23 06:37:18 PM briscoem we did a taco bar last year for nurses week
2019-04-23 06:37:25 PM cassandras I don't think my residents would like spicy! We had kumquats at lunch and they all thought they were WAAAAY to sour. It was kind of fun to watch them try it! They have bland pallettes.
2019-04-23 06:37:30 PM tracyanderson I like the idea of a fundraiser but worry that our staff would feel manipulated - they bring the chili AND pay to taste it? I dunno
2019-04-23 06:37:34 PM virginiamooney I'm hungry now!! Great ideas tho (y)
2019-04-23 06:37:42 PM beapowell1 LOVE THE COOKING CLASS BUT MINE NOT GOING DO IT
2019-04-23 06:37:52 PM faithburns89 mrs. kathy i forgot to ask where is the practice test for the mid term located?
2019-04-23 06:37:56 PM cab0029 Lol I love the mashed potato bar idea my residents would be pissed though they hate how much mashed potatos and gravy there are
2019-04-23 06:37:58 PM shirley12 Make your own Ice Cream Sundaes have been very successful.
2019-04-23 06:38:05 PM chavisheather815 i like ice cream bar
2019-04-23 06:38:17 PM tammyrlove110618 i think mashed potatoes would be fun
2019-04-23 06:38:19 PM aliciahatcher They all love ice cream
2019-04-23 06:38:19 PM cassandras Rootbeer floats are always a safe bet!
2019-04-23 06:38:19 PM beapowell1 LIKE THE MASH BAR
2019-04-23 06:38:20 PM briscoem this year we will do a brunch: chicken waffles, omellets, fresh fruit, spinach strawberry salad, and mimosa's
2019-04-23 06:38:25 PM danae23 Ice Cream bar would be great!
2019-04-23 06:38:29 PM rachelmuldner We are planning an ice cream social for next month
2019-04-23 06:38:39 PM catherinemello last week they had a baked potato bar for staff
2019-04-23 06:38:49 PM csheehan we are doing a made to order grilled cheese acitivity on friday for national grilled cheese day earlier this month. lots of different cheeses, breads, and meats
2019-04-23 06:38:50 PM jonismith ice cream is a winner
2019-04-23 06:39:05 PM sarahgremminger We're making our own ice cream in a bag
2019-04-23 06:39:06 PM rachelmuldner I was wondering, how soon do you guys have your calendar ready for the next month?
2019-04-23 06:39:08 PM gwendoug we had our banana split bar on good friday for the staff and residents it was a hit
2019-04-23 06:39:12 PM shirley12 Grilled cheese. YUM!!!
2019-04-23 06:39:18 PM beapowell1 I'M DOING BEACH PARTY DAY
2019-04-23 06:39:25 PM rachelmuldner I have been trying to get it done earlier in the month but have not had great success with it
2019-04-23 06:39:25 PM tracyanderson Does anyone help the residents coordinate an edible thank you for the rest of the staff in the building?
2019-04-23 06:39:30 PM briscoem I usually have mine done by the 15th of the previous month
2019-04-23 06:39:31 PM karensharp i have my calendar done by the 15th of each month, for the next month
2019-04-23 06:39:40 PM hmorris smart...
2019-04-23 06:39:42 PM lynn1 One Week ahead because my calendar at times changes
2019-04-23 06:39:46 PM cassandras We usually have ours pretty well ironed out by the middle of the month.
2019-04-23 06:39:54 PM kristinl Rachel - usually by the 15th of the previous month. But I am behind this month!
2019-04-23 06:40:00 PM beapowell1 ONE WEEK A HEAD
2019-04-23 06:40:01 PM tracyanderson our calendar has to be done and submitted to corporate by the 18th of each month
2019-04-23 06:40:05 PM aliciahatcher Ours doesn't go out until the first of the month, but we try to have it finished a couple weeks ahead
2019-04-23 06:40:09 PM csheehan our calendars are out at least 2 weeks before next month.
2019-04-23 06:40:10 PM chavisheather815 i dont get to do calendars yet
2019-04-23 06:40:11 PM rachelmuldner I need to try to get it done sooner ^o)
2019-04-23 06:40:15 PM hmorris I have been last minute
2019-04-23 06:40:16 PM karensharp then i dont put it out till a week before the month starts incase of changes
2019-04-23 06:40:18 PM malloryjbean I run my own small MC program within our actual department. I do my calendars 2 months in advance....i'm an overacheiver
2019-04-23 06:40:19 PM kathyhughes My calendar always changed so I would have it done a week before as it was based on the current resident population
2019-04-23 06:40:19 PM cab0029 I wish I was that on top of my calendar I usually have to fix it three or four times to include things I forgot
2019-04-23 06:40:21 PM catherinemello usually just a few days before the new month, bad habit
2019-04-23 06:40:28 PM danae23 My calenders have to be done a month in advance.
2019-04-23 06:40:40 PM tammyrlove110618 we are 1 month ahead
2019-04-23 06:40:50 PM shirley12 Mine is due on the 18th over every month.
2019-04-23 06:40:51 PM malloryjbean My AD does her a week in advance!
2019-04-23 06:40:56 PM hmorris I can relate Kathy... I always have new interests to add for
2019-04-23 06:40:56 PM kristinl It does change - that's for sure! Also have to wait sometimes on entertainers and such.
2019-04-23 06:40:59 PM gwendoug we are too
2019-04-23 06:41:04 PM tracyanderson I just started a file by month to keep old calendars and make notes for next year - hoping this will help me in the future
2019-04-23 06:41:08 PM rachelmuldner I have no help, so it is hard to get it done early
2019-04-23 06:41:21 PM beapowell1 ME AS WELL
2019-04-23 06:41:26 PM rachelmuldner That is a great Idea Tracy
2019-04-23 06:41:30 PM kristinl same here!
2019-04-23 06:41:32 PM danae23 Im with you Rachel!
2019-04-23 06:41:40 PM cassandras We have a lot of volunteer groups that come in monthly so it is a lot to coordinate it all!
2019-04-23 06:41:54 PM adelinanechita a week before i submit mine for approval
2019-04-23 06:42:00 PM rachelmuldner I trying desperately to get more volunteers in
2019-04-23 06:42:08 PM ronda Usually one week prior to end of the previous month
2019-04-23 06:42:17 PM kristinl I need for volunteers as well, Rachel
2019-04-23 06:42:22 PM kathyhughes Who approves your calendar????
2019-04-23 06:42:26 PM kristinl *more
2019-04-23 06:42:27 PM danae23 Volunteers!! Thats what i was waitng for to come up!!
2019-04-23 06:42:29 PM adelinanechita executive director
2019-04-23 06:42:31 PM cab0029 Adelina yours has to be approved? I just do mine
2019-04-23 06:42:38 PM rachelmuldner I hit up the local college and schoold but with it nearing the end of school i got some last month but none for next
2019-04-23 06:42:39 PM hmorris I approve it.
2019-04-23 06:42:39 PM gwendoug 15th of each month, prior
2019-04-23 06:42:41 PM beapowell1 I DON'T GET VOLUNTEERS AS MUCH
2019-04-23 06:42:41 PM malloryjbean No one! haha we just do them!
2019-04-23 06:42:41 PM kathyhughes Why???
2019-04-23 06:42:44 PM shirley12 The AD
2019-04-23 06:42:47 PM tracyanderson talking calendars, I have a question for all: Is it better to have set activities at predictable times or is it beter to keep things irregular?
2019-04-23 06:42:49 PM jonismith I try and have mine done by the last week of the previous month
2019-04-23 06:42:49 PM virginiamooney AD
2019-04-23 06:42:50 PM adelinanechita that is what i was told
2019-04-23 06:42:52 PM kathyhughes I never had anyone have to approve it
2019-04-23 06:42:53 PM ronda Swingbed coordinator
2019-04-23 06:42:56 PM daniellesitzer Rachel have you reached out to different hospice organizations. Some has volunteer coordinators
2019-04-23 06:42:58 PM kristinl My Administrator approves mise, Kathy. She's awesome - I have so much autonomy.
2019-04-23 06:43:02 PM beapowell1 AD
2019-04-23 06:43:06 PM rachelmuldner I show mine to the administrator, she looks over it and gives thoughts but usually doesnt change anything
2019-04-23 06:43:07 PM kristinl 8mine
2019-04-23 06:43:08 PM sarahgremminger Yeah I create it and have my director review it before I send it to home office for printing
2019-04-23 06:43:08 PM cassandras Office Manager approves ours, I think that is because we don't have a director currently.
2019-04-23 06:43:22 PM briscoem I just do my calendar and provide a copy to department heads.
2019-04-23 06:43:27 PM rachelmuldner unfortunately, later in the month win it comes time to spend money on the activities, they sometimes get canceled
2019-04-23 06:43:28 PM adelinanechita as well the regional
2019-04-23 06:43:37 PM kristinl *mine. this computer is a stupid toy!
2019-04-23 06:43:37 PM aliciahatcher Some activities are regular, some not. Regularity helps alot!
2019-04-23 06:43:37 PM tracyanderson My corporation approves the calendar and has certain requirements for every month, lots of "have to includes"
2019-04-23 06:43:38 PM catherinemello i dont have anyone approve my calendar, i am the supervisor for my alz unit, my AD and i do share ideas and add special events that are attended by both alz unit and ltc unit, but no one actually approves it'
2019-04-23 06:43:39 PM karlyz we have to run it by our regional and administrator
2019-04-23 06:43:40 PM csheehan we have set activities for mine. independent living residents have requested we have uniformity so they can plan, kinda like they had with their jobs and it helps with keeping their loves "normal"
2019-04-23 06:43:45 PM gwendoug approval is not required for me to submit
2019-04-23 06:43:48 PM ronda Ours doesn't have to be approved but it has to be given to the SB coordinator
2019-04-23 06:43:54 PM saraj6090 everything i do has to be approved by the admin and don
2019-04-23 06:44:01 PM rachelmuldner we just got bought out by a new company and I may have to start having their corporate approve but they havent given me a deadline yet
2019-04-23 06:44:05 PM cab0029 Its good to keep your regular activities every month dont make it the same all the time but have set things I have set bingo a childrens choir and book club that happen same time every month an exercise group too same times same days
2019-04-23 06:44:06 PM kathyhughes We had activites at the same time every day...so all we changed was the specific program
2019-04-23 06:44:16 PM adelinanechita same here coorporate has lots of input
2019-04-23 06:44:21 PM shirley12 Us too
2019-04-23 06:44:30 PM csheehan yea, we have brain fitness every thursday at 2:15, but the game we play is different
2019-04-23 06:44:32 PM malloryjbean Wow...i feel lucky that we dont have to approve our calendars!
2019-04-23 06:44:35 PM hmorris I usually have AD look it over before I send out. She doesnt require it.
2019-04-23 06:44:36 PM beapowell1 KATHY THATS HOW HAVE MINE
2019-04-23 06:44:39 PM rachelmuldner yes Danielle, most of my limited help comes from hospice and home health coordinators
2019-04-23 06:44:43 PM danae23 Same here Kathy. The activity times are the same.
2019-04-23 06:44:44 PM kathyhughes There is no regulation that says it has to be approved by anyone
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2019-04-23 06:44:52 PM saraj6090 i dont mind. sometimes they miss things that i missed too. so i dont feel so bad..LOL
2019-04-23 06:44:55 PM lynn1 We have activities same time everyday, every weekend and 2 nightimes. We just change the activities montly.
2019-04-23 06:44:58 PM cab0029 If anyone is interested in calendar sharing I think that would be fun
2019-04-23 06:45:05 PM cassandras What do you do for brain fitness?
2019-04-23 06:45:09 PM kathyhughes We had resident council approve it but they had direct input
2019-04-23 06:45:10 PM rachelmuldner Tracy, i have some set and leave some unpredictable
2019-04-23 06:45:12 PM hmorris Someone should be proof reading me though...haha
2019-04-23 06:45:20 PM karensharp i would be interested in calendar sharing!
2019-04-23 06:45:21 PM shirley12 Calendar sharing is a great idea.
2019-04-23 06:45:25 PM kristinl My clinical supervisors (LPN's) take a look and might give suggestions, but they are not "above" me, so to speak
2019-04-23 06:45:27 PM briscoem cab0029 i would love to share my calendar with you
2019-04-23 06:45:30 PM adelinanechita that will be much better having the residents approve it
2019-04-23 06:45:32 PM steph18 we normaly do the same but we only have 1 unit at the moment so once we are back open this summer well do it again
2019-04-23 06:45:41 PM tracyanderson Brain fitness is fun - we do games like wheel of fortune, jeopardy, trivia, and word games
2019-04-23 06:45:42 PM catherinemello hmorris... seriously me too lol
2019-04-23 06:45:42 PM malloryjbean I have a small arsenal of word games we use for brain games! we rotate each time to keep the games fresh
2019-04-23 06:45:43 PM adelinanechita i do discuss with them when i make the calendars
2019-04-23 06:45:46 PM cassandras How often does your resident council meet?
2019-04-23 06:45:46 PM csheehan cassandras we do games like family feud, hangman, guess who, heads up
2019-04-23 06:45:47 PM lynn1 We share calendars with 50 other AD. Its awesome
2019-04-23 06:45:53 PM mloven all our times for activiitys are also set and we just change the activiity
2019-04-23 06:45:55 PM kathyhughes I had the residents plan the activities and approve them
2019-04-23 06:46:03 PM beapowell1 I ASK MY RESIDENTS
2019-04-23 06:46:10 PM lynn1 RC once every 4th thursday.
2019-04-23 06:46:11 PM adelinanechita i agree with you Khaty , i don't think coorporate should have input
2019-04-23 06:46:13 PM malloryjbean I love that, Kathy!
2019-04-23 06:46:15 PM jonismith our residents council meets every month
2019-04-23 06:46:18 PM shirley12 Resident Counsil once a month
2019-04-23 06:46:19 PM csheehan cassandras anything that "works out" the brain, its my favotie
2019-04-23 06:46:20 PM tracyanderson we have a resident council who provides input

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