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2019-07-30 05:59:12 PM ronda I had ideas but had way too much going on to get it put together...:(
2019-07-30 05:59:21 PM mmhines38 lol
2019-07-30 05:59:22 PM sheryl No pressure!
2019-07-30 05:59:32 PM aclady me too
2019-07-30 05:59:36 PM sheryl We are all friends here
2019-07-30 05:59:46 PM pattym thanks sheryl
2019-07-30 05:59:52 PM kathyhughes We still want to see her program! She put some work into it
2019-07-30 05:59:54 PM kathyhughes So
2019-07-30 05:59:59 PM penkay ronda maybe present it as you go I bet you have more thatn you relaize
2019-07-30 06:00:11 PM aclady yes lets see it
2019-07-30 06:00:17 PM kathyhughes Milfors Bear Festival it is and you have 1 hour to present it!!! LOL
2019-07-30 06:00:18 PM nicholed enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:00:25 PM sheryl lol!
2019-07-30 06:00:53 PM kathyhughes Mildford Bear Festival by Patty!!!
2019-07-30 06:00:54 PM pattym We are entering our Bear into the upcoming Bear Film Festival. The festival is in October however we have been working on our submission and will unveil our Bear during an Artful Bear Festival in our community during Assisted Living Week.
2019-07-30 06:01:03 PM daybernice6 enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:01:09 PM mmhines38 awesome
2019-07-30 06:01:21 PM mnissenbaum great
2019-07-30 06:01:26 PM aclady great
2019-07-30 06:01:32 PM tracythomas1 enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:01:48 PM pattym ARTFUL BEARSThe Artful Bear tradition is a favorite among Milford’s residents, businesses of and around Milford and festival-goers alike! It’s hard not to love the Artful Bears- so much care, creativity and work goes into them! Each Artful Bear is lovingly crafted from a foam hunting target into a piece of original artwork to be enjoyed around town for the weeks leading up to the festival.
2019-07-30 06:01:54 PM pattym The Artful Bears are a cherished part of the Black Bear Film Festival’s legacy and bring an additional layer of fun to the event. Each business displays the creative bears outside in front of their businesses to be judged at the festival.
2019-07-30 06:02:08 PM francine enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:02:12 PM darkeisha good idea
2019-07-30 06:02:29 PM pattym Milford is nestled next to the Delaware river in the eastern part of the Poconos Mountains. Roughly 70 miles from New York City, it is a frequent destination for weekend getaways. Milford is home equally to professionals, weekenders, free spirited artists, families and those enjoying a slower pace of life. Hiking trails, waterfalls, quaint shops, art galleries, Milford Historical Theatre, historical buildings and small-town living provide a charming backdrop for the annual Black Bear Film Festival.
2019-07-30 06:02:35 PM dwilliams enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:02:48 PM mmhines38 sounds great
2019-07-30 06:03:02 PM amandas great idea
2019-07-30 06:03:09 PM pattym The Artful Bears are a cherished part of the Black Bear Film Festival’s legacy and bring an additional layer of fun to the event. Each business displays the creative bears outside in front of their businesses to be judged at the festival.
2019-07-30 06:03:11 PM aclady I love it
2019-07-30 06:03:16 PM sheryl What is the prize for the winner/s?
2019-07-30 06:03:16 PM shirleyk great
2019-07-30 06:03:44 PM tracythomas1 Awesome
2019-07-30 06:03:51 PM pattym Hiking trails, waterfalls, quaint shops, art galleries, Milford Historical Theatre, historical buildings and small-town living provide a charming backdrop for the annual Black Bear Film Festival. The Black Bear Film Festival has attracted thousands of film goers, filmmakers, residents and tourists to our beautiful community in the tri-state (New York, Pennsylvania and NJ) area. Our goal is to entertain, educate, inspire and celebrate our community, diversity and the love of cinema with great film events. We honor talented directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, and others who make these great films nationally, locally, and
2019-07-30 06:04:03 PM daybernice6 That sounds like a fun Festival to go to
2019-07-30 06:04:21 PM jess27 enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:04:27 PM kathyhughes you still have time Patty before we open for questioins
2019-07-30 06:04:42 PM lmassey1 sounds like a lot of fun
2019-07-30 06:05:03 PM pattym Our goal is to entertain, educate, inspire and celebrate our community, diversity and the love of cinema with great film events. We honor talented directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, and others who make these great films nationally, locally, and internationally. Producers, directors, and cast members are encouraged to be present at film showing.In the past, we have hosted such big-screen icons Tab Hunter, Rex Reed, Jane Powell, John Doman and Emmy Award winning writer/producer Tom Fontana .
2019-07-30 06:05:18 PM jess27 left the chat room
2019-07-30 06:05:19 PM penkay sheryl sounds lik ehallmark movie/place
2019-07-30 06:05:36 PM summerlane enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:05:48 PM daybernice6 Seems like this would be agreat place to take a vacation. You would never get bored.
2019-07-30 06:06:13 PM pattym Doman and Emmy Award winning writer/producer Tom Fontana .Ready to be a part of the festival? You can become a volunteer, business sponsor, or Artful Bear creator. We welcome all ages and abilities. You are also invited to join us for our Artful Bear Debut and Picnic on August 10, 2019. This is a wonderful way to show your support for the Black Bear Film Festival, see the Artful Bears learn more about this year’s festival. The picnic will follow The Little Mermaid screening at the Milford branch of the library; please cross the street to the
2019-07-30 06:06:29 PM merrellsherry enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:06:43 PM regine1986 enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:07:02 PM regine1986 Hi Class
2019-07-30 06:07:11 PM pattym The Black Bear Film Festival is excited to announce a free family-friendly event happening just before the Artful Bear Debut and Picnic on August 10th. Come meet Samuel E. Wright, the voice of Sebastian the Crab, in Disney's The Little Mermaid and watch the movie too! This event is free to the public! The bears will be making their debut from 2:30-5pm. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Below is a sample of last years bear with one of our local affiliations.
2019-07-30 06:07:15 PM kathyhughes Doing great Patty!
2019-07-30 06:07:38 PM pattym The Black Bear Film Festival is excited to announce a free family-friendly event happening just before the Artful Bear Debut and Picnic on August 10th. Come meet Samuel E. Wright, the voice of Sebastian the Crab, in Disney's The Little Mermaid and watch the movie too! This event is free to the public! The bears will be making their debut from 2:30-5pm. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Below is a sample of last years bear with one of our local affiliations.
2019-07-30 06:08:07 PM kathyhughes Send me the pics of your Bear and I will post it for you
2019-07-30 06:08:11 PM summerlane hi everyone, im a little late tonight. did i miss a topic for tonights chat?
2019-07-30 06:08:20 PM kathyhughes Are you ready for questions??????
2019-07-30 06:08:22 PM pattym It is not letting me post the picture
2019-07-30 06:08:27 PM daybernice6 Our town has very little to offer. The closes big city is about 100 miles away. Then the next one with all the atractions are about 2 1/2 hours away.
2019-07-30 06:08:28 PM pattym Yes
2019-07-30 06:08:40 PM kathyhughes I know you will have to email it to me
2019-07-30 06:08:43 PM sheryl How long on average do your residents work on their bear?
2019-07-30 06:08:48 PM pattym The bears are veautiful to see
2019-07-30 06:08:52 PM kathyhughes Patty is ready for questions
2019-07-30 06:09:03 PM anelson enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:09:07 PM merrellsherry im ready
2019-07-30 06:09:12 PM penkay Patty job well done. I told Sheryl it sounds like a town on Hallmark & i want to come see you in October
2019-07-30 06:09:15 PM pattym We have been working many hours on this project for months
2019-07-30 06:09:15 PM kathyhughes Who supplies the Bears and how much?
2019-07-30 06:09:24 PM anelson hello! :)
2019-07-30 06:09:25 PM tracythomas1 Are these higher functioning reidents making th bears?
2019-07-30 06:09:30 PM kathyhughes Sharon you have a title for me??
2019-07-30 06:09:40 PM daybernice6 Where do you house these bears?
2019-07-30 06:09:47 PM aclady yes that would be a good trip
2019-07-30 06:09:53 PM pattym The Milford Theatre and it is free however a sponsorship is sent to the Film dfestival
2019-07-30 06:10:01 PM merrellsherry getting on late what did i miss
2019-07-30 06:10:04 PM sheryl How long does your town keep them on display?
2019-07-30 06:10:04 PM kathyhughes Not far from the PAPA conference in October!
2019-07-30 06:10:07 PM pattym \yes higher and lower functioning
2019-07-30 06:10:35 PM anelson I believe there is an event with bears
2019-07-30 06:10:38 PM pattym For about two months businesses still have them displayed today
2019-07-30 06:10:43 PM kathyhughes And I am sure that Patty will submit this to PAPA for their awards as well
2019-07-30 06:10:43 PM anelson That sounds really cool!
2019-07-30 06:10:46 PM pattym publicity
2019-07-30 06:10:47 PM lmassey1 this is awesome!
2019-07-30 06:10:49 PM mmhines38 left the chat room
2019-07-30 06:10:51 PM tracythomas1 What exactaly did the lower functioning residents do?
2019-07-30 06:11:00 PM kathyhughes Do you have to buy the life size bear?
2019-07-30 06:11:15 PM mmhines38 enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:11:16 PM pattym they can rip paper, sew, color, paint,
2019-07-30 06:11:20 PM sheryl Tha is really awesome. How amazing that you get your residents involved in the community like that. Kudos for you!
2019-07-30 06:11:31 PM pattym no they come along with the sponsorship
2019-07-30 06:11:34 PM anelson I wonder what the bears daily lives are like outside of the showcase
2019-07-30 06:11:38 PM tracythomas1 O ok.
2019-07-30 06:11:43 PM anelson Is this event for charity?
2019-07-30 06:11:48 PM sheryl What is the prize?
2019-07-30 06:11:51 PM kathyhughes So your Resident Council could be a sponsor
2019-07-30 06:11:55 PM pattym oh we have real black bears everyday visit
2019-07-30 06:12:00 PM tracythomas1 Did we get a picture of the bear?
2019-07-30 06:12:10 PM pattym yes families and donations Kathy
2019-07-30 06:12:13 PM kathyhughes I will post it tomorrow
2019-07-30 06:12:22 PM tracythomas1 ok
2019-07-30 06:12:29 PM aclady yes i would love to see what they look like
2019-07-30 06:12:31 PM kathyhughes And what is the community prize?
2019-07-30 06:12:31 PM pattym Ok thanks I tried first time so nervous and shaky
2019-07-30 06:12:36 PM mmhines38 left the chat room
2019-07-30 06:12:38 PM aclady okay
2019-07-30 06:12:45 PM pattym The bragging rights and cash
2019-07-30 06:12:47 PM penkay patty well done!
2019-07-30 06:12:52 PM pattym thanks..
2019-07-30 06:12:58 PM lmassey1 both are always good patty lol
2019-07-30 06:12:59 PM mnissenbaum excellent job
2019-07-30 06:13:08 PM pattym The bears are placed inf
2019-07-30 06:13:19 PM sheryl You did amazing. You were well prepared and the event itself must create real meaning and excitement for your facility!
2019-07-30 06:13:20 PM kathyhughes It is great that you are able to have the residents participate...will they be going out to see the rest of the entries?
2019-07-30 06:13:25 PM daybernice6 Sometimes bragging rights are better than any prize you can win.
2019-07-30 06:13:26 PM pattym front of your businesses and it is nationally and lovccally big nrews
2019-07-30 06:13:38 PM darkeisha never heard of this but it seems fun
2019-07-30 06:13:43 PM ljohnson enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:13:47 PM tracythomas1 Awesome job Patty. It's always great to get your community involved
2019-07-30 06:13:51 PM ljohnson hi
2019-07-30 06:13:53 PM pattym oh yes right down the street, is the library absolutely we can walk there
2019-07-30 06:13:53 PM shirleyk very wel done.o the residents attend
2019-07-30 06:13:56 PM kathyhughes Write it up and we will put it in our newsletter
2019-07-30 06:14:01 PM kathyhughes it is very creative
2019-07-30 06:14:01 PM penkay kathyhughes you need a summer avatar :)
2019-07-30 06:14:02 PM pattym we are located in downtown Milford
2019-07-30 06:14:03 PM amandas good job patty
2019-07-30 06:14:21 PM kathyhughes NOOOOO I like my winter I am so darn excited!!!
2019-07-30 06:14:22 PM pattym thank you all amandas i was so nervous
2019-07-30 06:14:30 PM anelson It is not even august!
2019-07-30 06:14:46 PM pattym The bears do not stay out in the winter..they hibernate too
2019-07-30 06:14:52 PM anelson Sorry I missed the beginning can you share what exactly the event was? Anything with animals and community that sounds awesome!! :)
2019-07-30 06:14:52 PM kathyhughes The Farmers Almanac is calling for a lOOOOONG cold winter!!! here
2019-07-30 06:14:53 PM tracythomas1 What type of communituy do you work in Patty?
2019-07-30 06:14:53 PM penkay kathyhughes your funny I like my beach weather
2019-07-30 06:14:55 PM sheryl lol
2019-07-30 06:14:56 PM amandas you did a great job!
2019-07-30 06:15:00 PM ljohnson hate winter
2019-07-30 06:15:01 PM pattym only out for warmer months
2019-07-30 06:15:06 PM penkay kathyhughes love the ideal of putting it in newsletter.
2019-07-30 06:15:15 PM anelson You're welcome :)
2019-07-30 06:15:19 PM ljohnson that is a good idea
2019-07-30 06:15:19 PM kathyhughes It was for the chat contest for a theme of Spark Creativity
2019-07-30 06:15:30 PM lmassey1 i dont do heat...i am getting old and fat, we dont do heat well lol winter it is!!
2019-07-30 06:15:32 PM kathyhughes the Assisted Living week theme
2019-07-30 06:15:33 PM sheryl We had something similar with artfully decorated cows here in Texas. They eventually turned them into small statues that you could buy from Hallmark, etc.
2019-07-30 06:15:37 PM penkay sheryl l ove the ideal of posting in newsletter like Kathy siad.
2019-07-30 06:15:42 PM pattym multi care tracey memory care, skilled personal care, assisted living
2019-07-30 06:15:52 PM ljohnson out next theme is casino
2019-07-30 06:16:19 PM penkay sheryl i love ideal of putting it in newsletter or activity corner somehow liek Kathy suggested.
2019-07-30 06:16:21 PM kathyhughes So does anyone else have some ideas that go with the official theme for Assisted Living week?
2019-07-30 06:16:27 PM anelson @ Kathy Gotcha! Okay thank you. Sorry i am very busy i have 4 kids and my husband works nights. So I have not been able to make the chats :(
2019-07-30 06:16:31 PM regine1986 Kathy i was thinking may be you miss the snow or something lol
2019-07-30 06:16:33 PM kathyhughes A Spark of Creativity
2019-07-30 06:16:39 PM tracythomas1 Got cha Patty. Does your whole building get involved Patty?
2019-07-30 06:16:43 PM pattym Sparklers...for an evening...activity outside
2019-07-30 06:16:49 PM pattym twinkle lights
2019-07-30 06:16:56 PM ljohnson very cute
2019-07-30 06:17:02 PM daybernice6 Where in Texas?
2019-07-30 06:17:03 PM pattym Yes tracey staff families residents
2019-07-30 06:17:16 PM anelson I am also in Texas! :)
2019-07-30 06:17:25 PM ljohnson anyone from ohio
2019-07-30 06:17:26 PM tracythomas1 Awesome!!
2019-07-30 06:17:30 PM sheryl Houston as far as I know, but it may have grown into something bigger by now.
2019-07-30 06:17:36 PM kathyhughes We had a contest once with bowling pins each factiily got 4 pins and had to paint them as a group
2019-07-30 06:17:39 PM francine OHIO yes
2019-07-30 06:17:45 PM kathyhughes the bowling pins were FREE
2019-07-30 06:17:48 PM shirleyk from ohio
2019-07-30 06:17:51 PM ljohnson where at in ohio
2019-07-30 06:17:56 PM pattym we encourage all to get involved i have at least 5 artists in the building and they lead the way we all give ideas but they kinds lwad
2019-07-30 06:18:12 PM pattym Thats cute Kathy
2019-07-30 06:18:18 PM sheryl A new big thing I am seeing on Etsy is people taking old globes and painting artwork all over them and selling them as decorative pieces.
2019-07-30 06:18:24 PM kathyhughes We picked Wizard of Oz
2019-07-30 06:18:26 PM francine Lebanon about 15 minutes from Kings Island
2019-07-30 06:18:32 PM anelson That does sound very cute
2019-07-30 06:18:35 PM shirleyk east of cincinnati
2019-07-30 06:18:36 PM ljohnson im springfield
2019-07-30 06:18:49 PM aclady yes
2019-07-30 06:19:02 PM daybernice6 My resident council picks a community project each month. For the month of August we do a back to school supply colllection for needy families.
2019-07-30 06:19:35 PM tracythomas1 We are doing a Dine and Dash
2019-07-30 06:19:35 PM pattym The globers are huge..on recent vacation in Montauk LI they were selling Gourd painted as lamps very very pretty and very exspensove
2019-07-30 06:19:41 PM sheryl That's fantastic! The only way to forget your problems is to help others with theirs...or win the lottery! lol!
2019-07-30 06:19:45 PM kathyhughes We are still thinking of the theme for Assisted Living Week....
2019-07-30 06:19:59 PM ronda My idea was to spotlight a different aspect of the Assisted Living Program each day and have a resident and or family member give a testimony of how that aspect has improved their or their loved ones life. Sponsor an activity event each day that residents and anyone in the community can take part in. Day 1 – Craft - making firecracker out of paperDay 2 – Cooking – Making a Firecracker cookie snackDay 3 – Socializing – Have the residents tell about what makes their Assisted Living stand out among the othersDay 4 – Outing to a High School Football Game
2019-07-30 06:20:00 PM kathyhughes A Spark of Creativity
2019-07-30 06:20:03 PM sheryl Good idea for a fundraiser
2019-07-30 06:20:04 PM kathyhughes Ideas????
2019-07-30 06:20:14 PM pattym sparklers, twinkle lights, right fire crackers
2019-07-30 06:20:24 PM kathyhughes Good ideas Ronda
2019-07-30 06:20:33 PM ljohnson We have done circus and western
2019-07-30 06:20:49 PM pattym yay Ronda there you go come on friends don't be shy I just did it...
2019-07-30 06:21:00 PM kathyhughes We also did Altered Books which is a very creative program
2019-07-30 06:21:04 PM amandas left the chat room
2019-07-30 06:21:06 PM aclady western sound good
2019-07-30 06:21:15 PM daybernice6 We have done a 50's sock hop
2019-07-30 06:21:20 PM kathyhughes many of the residents came down daily to work on their books
2019-07-30 06:21:22 PM ronda Day 5 – Picnic ending with sparklers
2019-07-30 06:21:31 PM ljohnson i like the picnic
2019-07-30 06:21:38 PM pattym have the residents write a short story, a poem a spark of creativty
2019-07-30 06:22:02 PM kathyhughes right
2019-07-30 06:22:12 PM kathyhughes those were good ideas Ronda
2019-07-30 06:22:14 PM pattym post in newsletter, glamour shots fo gals and guys with spearkling smiles
2019-07-30 06:22:41 PM sheryl I agree. I hadn't even looked at it from a firework 'spark' angle...perfect for this time of year.
2019-07-30 06:22:47 PM shirleyk We do homemade smokey bears for firefighters to give the children of fires
2019-07-30 06:22:48 PM pattym make a themed calendar with sparkling creative art, smiles, faces, cars
2019-07-30 06:22:55 PM penkay rpnda i like your week lonf activites too
2019-07-30 06:22:57 PM tracythomas1 I am going to collabrate with my Food Service Director she is going to do a food demo..... it will be Waffle Wednesday. It wiill be set up so the residents can top their own waffels
2019-07-30 06:23:16 PM sheryl That's cute. I love me some glitter!
2019-07-30 06:23:17 PM francine I like the glamour shots idea with the calender idea those are great
2019-07-30 06:23:24 PM ronda That is my presentation, the long and the short of it.
2019-07-30 06:23:26 PM ljohnson that would have been great for around the 4th of july
2019-07-30 06:23:27 PM pattym thanks francine
2019-07-30 06:23:39 PM kathyhughes How about a Happy Hour each day with creative mocktails and snacks???
2019-07-30 06:23:46 PM pattym very good ronda way to go girl!!! Excellent
2019-07-30 06:23:47 PM kathyhughes Ok Ronda
2019-07-30 06:23:48 PM ronda Spark of Creativity FIreworks
2019-07-30 06:23:59 PM tracythomas1 That's a good idea
2019-07-30 06:24:02 PM sheryl Right! It's perfect!
2019-07-30 06:24:04 PM pattym sparkling cider,
2019-07-30 06:24:12 PM aclady Now that sound like fun
2019-07-30 06:24:19 PM kathyhughes what would you serve at the picnic and where can I find a receipe for firecracker cake
2019-07-30 06:24:22 PM merrellsherry like that
2019-07-30 06:24:45 PM summerlane i was thinking for higher functioning resident a craft with spark plugs, i think the men would enjoy it. there are a few ideas i googled with bending wire and using the plug as a persons body, its hard to find one thats not to difficult yet but still looking into it
2019-07-30 06:24:53 PM sheryl We have a recipe for firecrackers....saltines that are turned into a spicy square of awesomeness!
2019-07-30 06:24:56 PM pattym yummy..I think there are some on food network internet, easy recipes, betty crocker
2019-07-30 06:25:00 PM julielynnmincek left the chat room
2019-07-30 06:25:24 PM pattym thats good summerlane
2019-07-30 06:25:26 PM daybernice6 Fried chicken, potato salad, homemade ice-cream and of course watermelon.
2019-07-30 06:25:35 PM ronda I would serve hamburgers hot dogs , sparkling cider, hot sauce, spicy apple pie and Firecracker cookies
2019-07-30 06:25:39 PM pattym I like that idea summer may use that
2019-07-30 06:25:48 PM amandas enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:25:51 PM kathyhughes Great Ideas!
2019-07-30 06:25:58 PM summerlane thanks! its a work in progress lol
2019-07-30 06:26:05 PM ljohnson there is a firework craft where you take a toilet paper roll and cut half into strips and dip them in paint and when you push it down on paper it looks like a firework
2019-07-30 06:26:05 PM pattym yes everyone tonight awesome
2019-07-30 06:26:09 PM ljohnson the residents loved it
2019-07-30 06:26:12 PM sheryl That's really cool! Could make real unique art out of them. If I had a dollar for everytime I hear my husband drop the word sprkplug into a sentence I'd be living in a house full of spark plugs!
2019-07-30 06:26:13 PM kathyhughes Anyone else have a program that matches the theme?
2019-07-30 06:26:22 PM mnissenbaum I have some days for sparkling day. I have craft, events; such as Craft: male resident can decorate their hats with sparkling glitter, and the ladies can make bracelets/neckles. for decoration on the event, will be having disco ball, lights, and sparkling drinks, at the end we have Elvis Presley.
2019-07-30 06:26:33 PM mindyyoung1978 I thought that you could have the elders take a a disposable camer and they take photos of there favorite staff member doing acts of compassion. After we get the photos developed they make a collage and both staff and the elders vote at the happy hour at the end of the week that both elders ans staff.
2019-07-30 06:26:40 PM pattym You can also use pool noodles and cut them into 6 inch pieces and decorate as a friecracker
2019-07-30 06:26:59 PM pattym there u go mnissen thats great
2019-07-30 06:27:06 PM ljohnson left the chat room
2019-07-30 06:27:08 PM kathyhughes Good idea
2019-07-30 06:27:15 PM tracythomas1 I like that Mindy, I think Im going to do that
2019-07-30 06:27:17 PM sheryl Great mindyyoung...a tribute to our unsung heroes
2019-07-30 06:27:26 PM ljohnson enter the chat room
2019-07-30 06:27:42 PM tracythomas1 I like that name Sheryl
2019-07-30 06:28:02 PM nicholed Mindy, That's a great idea!
2019-07-30 06:28:17 PM ronda Title would be Sparkling Goodtime
2019-07-30 06:28:21 PM kathyhughes Have a photo booth and staff has their picture taken with their fav residents
2019-07-30 06:28:39 PM ljohnson Thanks everyone my lunch break is over but many of these ideas i will be trying incorperate into my facility
2019-07-30 06:28:50 PM mnissenbaum I can't take picturess of resident. that is the sad part
2019-07-30 06:28:51 PM sheryl Yes, great ideas!
2019-07-30 06:28:52 PM amandas thats a great idea kathy
2019-07-30 06:28:56 PM nicholed Aww! That's cute too!
2019-07-30 06:29:00 PM penkay by ljohnson
2019-07-30 06:29:06 PM sheryl oh, right. privacy restrictions
2019-07-30 06:29:07 PM pattym photo booths are so much fun
2019-07-30 06:29:10 PM aclady we have done that and the familiies and residents love it
2019-07-30 06:29:17 PM daybernice6 Wow! how would you choose, they are all my favorite in their own unique way.
2019-07-30 06:29:22 PM amandas you just have to get the waver signed to take pictures
2019-07-30 06:29:25 PM pattym sheryl have them sign a photo release
2019-07-30 06:29:32 PM aclady we posted some of the pictures in our newsletter
2019-07-30 06:29:47 PM ronda I like the photo booth idea
2019-07-30 06:29:50 PM mnissenbaum yes, privacy. it sound great, but they have to sign a release of picture
2019-07-30 06:29:57 PM ljohnson left the chat room
2019-07-30 06:30:06 PM kathyhughes We did a photo session with residents and their grandchildren...the residents then made frames and wrote a short letter to the grandchildren. They then had Christmas gifts for them
2019-07-30 06:30:15 PM penkay usually they sign that upon admission into facility check with your PR person
2019-07-30 06:30:25 PM daybernice6 Most residents love taking pictures and posting them. It makes them feel like a star.
2019-07-30 06:30:26 PM mindyyoung1978 if the residents kept the picture for the photo would there be a violation?
2019-07-30 06:30:29 PM sheryl A very special christmas gift at that
2019-07-30 06:30:30 PM ronda Or Christmas Cards to send out!
2019-07-30 06:30:35 PM pattym You could start that process on Grandparents day Kathy excellent idea
2019-07-30 06:30:36 PM kathyhughes Well Bernice you will be in a lot of pics!
2019-07-30 06:30:43 PM penkay Do a social media wall and ask that they be emailed to you
2019-07-30 06:30:43 PM mnissenbaum thanks, I will check on that tomorrow
2019-07-30 06:30:46 PM aclady okay. that sounds alot better then the newsletter
2019-07-30 06:30:47 PM anelson since we are part of the veterans land board we have to send our pics to be verified by the vlb in austin before they can be submitted to our facebook
2019-07-30 06:30:48 PM amandas thats a great idea penkay!
2019-07-30 06:31:07 PM darkeisha good idea
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2019-07-30 06:31:16 PM kathyhughes If residents kept the pic that would be fine
2019-07-30 06:31:38 PM francine what if somebody doesn't get picked as a favorite talk about feeling bad. Our residents sign a MODEL release form upon admission
2019-07-30 06:31:58 PM pattym me too francine right at admission
2019-07-30 06:32:21 PM mnissenbaum I like that idea pattym. should be right at admission
2019-07-30 06:32:30 PM pattym Most will tell you too what their preferences are regarding pictures
2019-07-30 06:32:33 PM lmassey1 we arent allowed to take pics with residents or of residents due to hippa violations. Apparently our facility was in trouble for that several years ago. I wish we could though...some of these things sound like a lot of fun
2019-07-30 06:32:43 PM merrellsherry we aren't allowed to photogragh residents either. love the idea though
2019-07-30 06:32:45 PM amandas im bringing that up to our admissions person
2019-07-30 06:33:00 PM tracythomas1 What about the staff?
2019-07-30 06:33:03 PM kathyhughes left the chat room
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2019-07-30 06:33:11 PM mnissenbaum me too amandas
2019-07-30 06:33:12 PM pattym it is part of the admsission packet amandas
2019-07-30 06:33:18 PM ronda I like the idea of the holiday pictures and then residents can send them as Christmas Cards, talk about a high for the residents because they can brag on their family to their friends. Great Idea to do holiday pics.
2019-07-30 06:33:22 PM mindyyoung1978 I would think that the activities dept could come at get thoes that did not get picked
2019-07-30 06:33:41 PM pattym and when I input into tabula pro it asks for options for pictures
2019-07-30 06:33:48 PM francine Good idea mindy
2019-07-30 06:34:03 PM kathyhughes Would anyone like to write articles for the ADN newsletter?
2019-07-30 06:34:04 PM daybernice6 WE also have a waiver in our admissions packet.
2019-07-30 06:34:14 PM pattym I may..Kathy
2019-07-30 06:34:32 PM kathyhughes Great..Sheryl will note that and get in contact with you
2019-07-30 06:34:34 PM pattym Want kind of articlles are you looking for?
2019-07-30 06:34:38 PM tracythomas1 I would
2019-07-30 06:34:45 PM ronda As far as pictures go, set up a backdrop and then let residents families come and use it for pictures and let the family take the picture
2019-07-30 06:34:59 PM lmassey1 great idea ronda
2019-07-30 06:35:07 PM kathyhughes Articles that are 400 words or more are worth 1 clock hour of continuing education for NCCAP
2019-07-30 06:35:21 PM pattym Ok I'm in

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