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2019-05-23 05:59:06 PM labara we play jeopardy on fridays
2019-05-23 05:59:48 PM kathyhughes We had a competion between the nursing home and the adult day care....once a month
2019-05-23 05:59:52 PM labara have a big tri-fold poster board with pockets labeled with amounts of money, then ut categories up and put the questions in the pockets
2019-05-23 06:00:00 PM labara they get to choose the category and the amount of money
2019-05-23 06:00:28 PM melodywhipple we rewatched american idol winner; jeopardy seems a bit too hard for my peeps
2019-05-23 06:01:18 PM kathyhughes I would bet that they would enjoy watching him even if your residents can't answer the questions
2019-05-23 06:01:31 PM kathyhughes We had hard questions on the residents request...
2019-05-23 06:01:40 PM melodywhipple o yes they do
2019-05-23 06:01:55 PM suzanne enter the chat room
2019-05-23 06:02:10 PM suzanne left the chat room
2019-05-23 06:02:11 PM suzanne enter the chat room
2019-05-23 06:02:34 PM kathyhughes So what are you all planning for the summer???
2019-05-23 06:02:52 PM labara we have a big camping trip coming up
2019-05-23 06:02:58 PM melodywhipple lots of bbq, county fair, family picnic
2019-05-23 06:03:03 PM labara by that i mean we go camping in the activites room
2019-05-23 06:03:09 PM shereas beach day
2019-05-23 06:03:10 PM kathyhughes How does that go??? We would like details
2019-05-23 06:03:11 PM suzanne left the chat room
2019-05-23 06:03:12 PM suzanne enter the chat room
2019-05-23 06:03:30 PM kathyhughes What do you do for the family picnic?
2019-05-23 06:03:40 PM kathyhughes What do you do on beach day??
2019-05-23 06:03:40 PM labara we decorate the room like a camp site, tents, logs for the fire, chairs ect
2019-05-23 06:04:06 PM labara then we have a craft based on the theme, after they complete the craft we eat smores, or smore like food, and sing camp fire songs
2019-05-23 06:04:12 PM suzanne Hello everyone
2019-05-23 06:04:29 PM labara its a fun little program
2019-05-23 06:04:33 PM kathyhughes Hello Suzanne
2019-05-23 06:04:59 PM melodywhipple families are invited and we serve bbq and have a special entertainer, face painting, door prizes
2019-05-23 06:05:11 PM labara later in summer we do a beach day, with waffles and ice cream sandwhiches
2019-05-23 06:06:36 PM labara today we had our monthly bake sale
2019-05-23 06:06:47 PM kathyhughes Do you go on outings? Do you go watch fireworks? Do the residents enjoy sitting outside??? Can you plan events for both the residents and staff??? What happens when you are on vacation???
2019-05-23 06:07:08 PM labara we had a M&M guessing contest last week, announced the winning resident at our float social and the resident won a pizza party with friends
2019-05-23 06:07:16 PM suzanne left the chat room
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2019-05-23 06:07:34 PM melodywhipple I have had residents outside this week; has finally been in the 70s, they love it
2019-05-23 06:07:59 PM melodywhipple there is road construction right outside our bldg, the men love to watch the trucks
2019-05-23 06:08:03 PM kathyhughes Great....and what did they do???
2019-05-23 06:08:08 PM melodywhipple lots of reminiscing
2019-05-23 06:08:08 PM kathyhughes I would bet that they did
2019-05-23 06:08:27 PM shereas how does everyone see the fireworks? alot in my area are not wheelchair friendly .
2019-05-23 06:08:29 PM labara getting our staff motivated is tough. we offer giftcards, free meals, alot of things for the winners. what do you all do to motivate your staff?
2019-05-23 06:08:52 PM kathyhughes We would take a van and use a parking lot
2019-05-23 06:09:13 PM kathyhughes we also could see them from our roof that was fenced in
2019-05-23 06:09:19 PM suzanne We take the residents to the local baseball team games, we go on a fishing trip, and to outdoor picnics a few times.
2019-05-23 06:10:17 PM kathyhughes We had weekly 50/50 raffles on payday, we had a hot dog bar, a burger bar and a sundea bar at tleast once a week for staff and residents
2019-05-23 06:10:22 PM melodywhipple I need to check the best place to see our fireworks
2019-05-23 06:10:45 PM labara oooo i love the hot dog bar
2019-05-23 06:11:08 PM kathyhughes We also did a float cart once a week on each floor
2019-05-23 06:11:11 PM labara we tried pizza parties, baked potato bar, soft pretzels. not much works
2019-05-23 06:11:49 PM melodywhipple I had strawberries and ice cream this week
2019-05-23 06:11:49 PM kathyhughes Thats what worked for us, but we also asked the staff what they would like...
2019-05-23 06:12:00 PM dashby enter the chat room
2019-05-23 06:12:00 PM kathyhughes we also had a lemonade stand
2019-05-23 06:12:12 PM labara did you do these things for fun, or was there a contest involved to win
2019-05-23 06:12:46 PM kathyhughes We did the food for free...the raffle cost $1 a ticket and money went to resident council
2019-05-23 06:13:33 PM labara we did a lucky raffle last week for the resdient that was fun
2019-05-23 06:13:59 PM labara every resident that came, recieved a number, than our live entertainer inbetween songs would pick s number and the resident won a prize
2019-05-23 06:14:32 PM kathyhughes Well I gues everyone else do not have events at their facilities during the summer except for labara, melody and suzanne!
2019-05-23 06:14:33 PM labara we used bake sale money to buy all brand new prizes
2019-05-23 06:14:52 PM kathyhughes This is your chat...if you do not participate you won't get credit
2019-05-23 06:15:06 PM dashby Hello, yes I take my residents walmart, out to eat, movies im trying to keep them busy
2019-05-23 06:15:07 PM kathyhughes I am sure that you all do great things in the summer
2019-05-23 06:15:08 PM suzanne We are having a melon social this weekend which the residents LOVE after this cold Colorado weather.
2019-05-23 06:15:13 PM melodywhipple did you find the 50/50 went over pretty well?
2019-05-23 06:15:35 PM kathyhughes We did very well, we did it every payday and residents sold the tickets
2019-05-23 06:16:01 PM melodywhipple I should try that, I need some ideas for earning money for Resident Council too
2019-05-23 06:16:19 PM dashby seems like they are always eating for my activities
2019-05-23 06:16:30 PM kathyhughes I had 3 residents that sold tickets so all staff and shifts could buy them
2019-05-23 06:16:30 PM labara they love food
2019-05-23 06:16:37 PM labara reminds them of different things
2019-05-23 06:16:39 PM kathyhughes We also had pool parties once a week
2019-05-23 06:17:03 PM shereas what did you do for the pool party?
2019-05-23 06:17:08 PM labara we just hired a 17 year old, so its really nice and good practive to be able to mentor her
2019-05-23 06:17:47 PM kathyhughes We would buy a blue kiddie pool every summer and would fill it with water and put our feet in it
2019-05-23 06:18:12 PM suzanne We did a barbeque last year and invited all of the dementia residents and their families. We suggested starting a family council with them as a way to get to know other families dealing with dementia.
2019-05-23 06:18:20 PM dashby wine & cheese on thursdays, baked cookies, coke floats on fridays, and end of month we have birthday party
2019-05-23 06:18:27 PM melodywhipple I am going to invite the daycare next door for a squirt gun party
2019-05-23 06:18:29 PM kathyhughes we kept the water running through it and had a bottle of bleach next to me (that I never used but nursing thought I did)
2019-05-23 06:18:36 PM elvira06 enter the chat room
2019-05-23 06:18:38 PM shereas thats what im doing for my beach day :D my residents are excited
2019-05-23 06:19:09 PM kathyhughes We used the pool all year long
2019-05-23 06:19:25 PM kathyhughes Tammy and Virginia what do you do in the summer???
2019-05-23 06:19:30 PM melodywhipple I need a kiddie pool too
2019-05-23 06:19:35 PM labara i wish we could have latex balloons there are so many thngs i would love to do with them
2019-05-23 06:19:38 PM labara sand volley ball
2019-05-23 06:19:53 PM kathyhughes They have non latex balloons
2019-05-23 06:20:03 PM labara noodle ball
2019-05-23 06:20:09 PM kathyhughes and they have bio degradable balloons
2019-05-23 06:20:13 PM labara where do i find those
2019-05-23 06:20:16 PM labara the non latex
2019-05-23 06:20:20 PM kathyhughes Search google
2019-05-23 06:20:31 PM labara i will use my phone right now and do so
2019-05-23 06:20:51 PM elvira06 Mr.Google
2019-05-23 06:21:01 PM suzanne Thanks Kathy I didn't know about the biodegradable balloons or latex free either.
2019-05-23 06:21:16 PM melodywhipple I'll be blowing bubble outside w them until we can get into a pool
2019-05-23 06:21:22 PM kathyhughes they have all sorts
2019-05-23 06:21:32 PM elvira06 We do snowcones in this texas weather [hot]
2019-05-23 06:21:51 PM kathyhughes we also would our annual clambake for the residents
2019-05-23 06:21:54 PM melodywhipple snowcones good idea
2019-05-23 06:22:26 PM elvira06 what is clambake
2019-05-23 06:22:35 PM kathyhughes I believe I saw sugar free syrup for the snow cones
2019-05-23 06:22:36 PM dashby i like the idea of pool party
2019-05-23 06:22:36 PM melodywhipple how do you shave the ice? flavorings?
2019-05-23 06:23:05 PM kathyhughes WE would have clams, potatoes and corn....we have had clambakes forever!
2019-05-23 06:23:09 PM elvira06 yes there is you know it taste the same
2019-05-23 06:23:09 PM dashby left the chat room
2019-05-23 06:23:19 PM kathyhughes You can rent a snow cone machine
2019-05-23 06:23:33 PM dustylann enter the chat room
2019-05-23 06:24:23 PM elvira06 yummy ! I got raffel baskets from home health companys and i sold tickets and brought mine
2019-05-23 06:24:26 PM kathyhughes we would go on outing twice a week
2019-05-23 06:24:46 PM dashby enter the chat room
2019-05-23 06:24:54 PM dustylann We have rented a snowcone truck before - they have come by 1x a month
2019-05-23 06:24:56 PM labara we dont have a van or bus so we use the local bus compnay every other week and do country drives
2019-05-23 06:24:59 PM kathyhughes Do you have other activities outside?
2019-05-23 06:25:10 PM labara alot of our residents grew up in this area
2019-05-23 06:25:19 PM labara alot of history and farm land
2019-05-23 06:25:21 PM melodywhipple i want to try sidewalk painting
2019-05-23 06:25:32 PM elvira06 We have alots of trees and beautiful trees that shades us so we do reminiscing on the porch
2019-05-23 06:25:49 PM melodywhipple i will start our garden soon
2019-05-23 06:25:50 PM dashby we have a snow cone machine luckily but you can rent tem
2019-05-23 06:25:57 PM dustylann Our residents are wanting to have a "water" party this summer and throw water balloons
2019-05-23 06:25:59 PM kathyhughes We would ask the residents what they did in the summer as kids
2019-05-23 06:26:00 PM elvira06 We do snowcones and music
2019-05-23 06:26:06 PM kathyhughes and plan around that
2019-05-23 06:26:15 PM melodywhipple i will check into renting a snow cone maching
2019-05-23 06:26:43 PM kathyhughes Do yu take them to fairs or local events????
2019-05-23 06:26:54 PM shereas we do coffee and wheel chair yoga
2019-05-23 06:27:11 PM suzanne I like reminiscing idea about what our residents did in the summer as kids.
2019-05-23 06:27:12 PM kathyhughes Iced Coffee??
2019-05-23 06:27:21 PM elvira06 yes lol ! we did bubble wands ! yes local events farmers market !
2019-05-23 06:27:23 PM melodywhipple yes, we do. i ask staff to sign up to push people and i bring back fair food for those who don't go
2019-05-23 06:27:54 PM shereas just regular coffee but iced coffee is a good idea !
2019-05-23 06:28:27 PM dashby i also want to have the murals i guess they are called, that one looks like the window 3d with flowers in the window box, are there is one they look like they are sittin on a train. looks cute and would britten up yhe place
2019-05-23 06:29:23 PM dustylann Our residents love bubbles
2019-05-23 06:29:33 PM kathyhughes Yes I saw a Youtube video about a train...the residents would eat in the "dining car" and they projected the passing scene on the wall
2019-05-23 06:30:09 PM dashby yes thats it, i think they would love it.
2019-05-23 06:30:43 PM kathyhughes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppmA809yJhQ
2019-05-23 06:30:50 PM melodywhipple sounds cool
2019-05-23 06:31:00 PM elvira06 Kathy what ideas do you have for memorial day ?We are doing all American meal ! with that new bordens icecream red,white and blue
2019-05-23 06:31:59 PM kathyhughes that is fine...we would have the boy scouts in to do a flag ceremony we also would take flags to the cemetary with the residents to place flags on vet's graves
2019-05-23 06:32:13 PM dashby i try to take them outside under the gazebo as much as possible before it gets real hot. turn the cd on with the oldies playing and have refreshnents. they love it and i have a big turnout
2019-05-23 06:32:16 PM kathyhughes We made a collage of all of our veterans
2019-05-23 06:33:01 PM melodywhipple we watched a youtube video about the tomb of the unknow soldier and the changing of the guard
2019-05-23 06:33:07 PM kathyhughes We planned it ahead of time and the residents pitched in to make all of the items
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2019-05-23 06:33:39 PM elvira06 OMG ! love that(L)
2019-05-23 06:33:42 PM dashby im planning a cook out and with cake for memorial day
2019-05-23 06:34:14 PM kathyhughes Memorial Day is for veterans who have passed on, Veterans day is for all the Vets who are still alive and Armed Forces day is for current serving vets
2019-05-23 06:34:28 PM suzanne We are having a discussion about memorial day and it's orgins and will play patriotic bingo.
2019-05-23 06:34:52 PM dashby i bought the video gone with wind in 2 segments and they loved watching ii.
2019-05-23 06:34:56 PM elvira06 Us too our American lunch is hot dogs or hamburgers
2019-05-23 06:35:34 PM kathyhughes Great
2019-05-23 06:35:54 PM kathyhughes Do you have a community parade??
2019-05-23 06:36:39 PM dustylann We are having a family picnic
2019-05-23 06:36:41 PM labara i believe in august our 4H club comes in with all their animals and we have a show. the residents are our judges and we have different categories for winners
2019-05-23 06:36:43 PM dashby yes I have memorial decorations up and I plan on celebrating with them too
2019-05-23 06:37:30 PM elvira06 We do but in houston
2019-05-23 06:37:43 PM dashby I so much want to take them to the zoo, but its almost 2 hours away and my administrator is leary about doing it.
2019-05-23 06:37:47 PM kathyhughes Do you all have any questions or topics? I am out of questions and we seem distracted
2019-05-23 06:38:06 PM kathyhughes See if the zoo has an outreach program
2019-05-23 06:38:23 PM kathyhughes or ask your local high schoolers to make a video
2019-05-23 06:38:24 PM dashby ok thanks,
2019-05-23 06:38:29 PM elvira06 Sorry i kinda changed the topic / we were on summer
2019-05-23 06:38:51 PM kathyhughes No problem....just trying to keep the conversation going
2019-05-23 06:39:15 PM elvira06 summer ideas ? pool party :)
2019-05-23 06:39:28 PM labara water balloon toss!
2019-05-23 06:39:37 PM dashby I got some great ideas on week 8 for advertizing my activities ( little reminders for the residents and staff) im excited to start
2019-05-23 06:39:52 PM kathyhughes hope that they help
2019-05-23 06:40:31 PM suzanne We play a balloon game with little blown up balloons and fly swatters. The residents are sitting at tables and it is kind of like table tennis. They
2019-05-23 06:40:46 PM dashby yes I know they did for me, I love the ideas
2019-05-23 06:41:43 PM kathyhughes Does anyone have any questions???
2019-05-23 06:41:45 PM melodywhipple i saw an idea to use blow up animals and then use squirt guns to topple them over, I think the guys would like it
2019-05-23 06:42:02 PM melodywhipple no questions, just need to take the midterm
2019-05-23 06:42:04 PM dashby sometimes I feel that may not be doing enough for them...
2019-05-23 06:42:57 PM kathyhughes Remember that you can't do everything for everybody everyday...if you help 1 person a day you have accomplished your job
2019-05-23 06:43:12 PM elvira06 (L)
2019-05-23 06:43:29 PM dashby awe thanks Kathy tha makes me feel good...
2019-05-23 06:43:42 PM dustylann I'm glad you said that. I feel that somedays I'm so wore out
2019-05-23 06:43:50 PM kathyhughes You have to remember that
2019-05-23 06:44:11 PM kathyhughes So if there are no questions I am going to cut this short
2019-05-23 06:44:11 PM melodywhipple very true, just wish other staff would realize that too
2019-05-23 06:44:16 PM kathyhughes Have a good week all
2019-05-23 06:44:21 PM kathyhughes See you next week
2019-05-23 06:44:23 PM suzanne I try to remember we are a guest in our residents homes and to give them the respect they deserve even if they're not being kind or nice at the moment.
2019-05-23 06:44:24 PM labara i feel our department is so broad, residents come to us for everything. its great
2019-05-23 06:44:37 PM elvira06 yes nurseing home weeks was crazy with state in our building until 7pm for 4 days !
2019-05-23 06:44:42 PM melodywhipple bye everyone
2019-05-23 06:44:59 PM kathyhughes Have a great week all
2019-05-23 06:45:06 PM kathyhughes Thanks for joining me
2019-05-23 06:45:12 PM labara if your doing your job and providing the state shouldnt bother you
2019-05-23 06:45:13 PM kathyhughes next time we will cover volunteers
2019-05-23 06:45:16 PM suzanne You too Kathy!
2019-05-23 06:45:16 PM labara they never bother me
2019-05-23 06:45:33 PM dashby Just wish I could make the staff know how important activities are for the resdients, I cant even get help getthing them to help bring the residents to actiivties
2019-05-23 06:45:41 PM dustylann good night
2019-05-23 06:45:48 PM dashby they go sit in the break room
2019-05-23 06:45:48 PM elvira06 You too kathy ...May god Bless you(v)
2019-05-23 06:45:54 PM labara goodnight all
2019-05-23 06:45:58 PM kathyhughes it is not their job Debra
2019-05-23 06:46:10 PM kathyhughes that will frustrate you all day long
2019-05-23 06:46:35 PM dashby yes it does, lol good night and thank you
2019-05-23 06:46:44 PM kathyhughes It was our job to escort the residents to activities and that way we actually saw every resident every day
2019-05-23 06:46:54 PM kathyhughes Have a good wekk
2019-05-23 06:46:56 PM kathyhughes week
2019-05-23 06:46:58 PM shereas goodnught
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2019-05-23 06:47:15 PM kathyhughes Good Night and those that did not participate will not get credit
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