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2019-08-22 06:00:06 PM daniellesitzer Hi everyone!
2019-08-22 06:00:34 PM virginiamooney (F) Hi!
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2019-08-22 06:00:53 PM jpitrone Was there a chat last week?
2019-08-22 06:01:07 PM dianep Did I miss the chat? Everyone is saying goodnight
2019-08-22 06:01:17 PM cassandracl12 its last weeks
2019-08-22 06:02:16 PM kathyhughes Hello All...How are you doing?
2019-08-22 06:02:27 PM kathyhughes Diane that was the chat from Tuesday for MEPAP1
2019-08-22 06:02:35 PM virginiamooney Great! How are you Kathy?
2019-08-22 06:02:35 PM kathyhughes Welcome to the MEPAP2 Chat
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2019-08-22 06:02:41 PM kathyhughes I am doing great!
2019-08-22 06:02:54 PM dianep OK- doing pretty good. Ready for friday
2019-08-22 06:03:09 PM kathyhughes Are you all working on your September Calendars?
2019-08-22 06:03:14 PM virginiamooney yes
2019-08-22 06:03:16 PM cassandracl12 Already finished
2019-08-22 06:03:16 PM wilmaholt Hi everyone sorry Im late,, my computer decided to do a last minute update at 5 minutes til 8
2019-08-22 06:03:19 PM dianep yes
2019-08-22 06:03:25 PM wilmaholt yes
2019-08-22 06:03:36 PM kathyhughes What are you planning for September?
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2019-08-22 06:04:03 PM cassandracl12 We have an intergenerational activity starting back up since school is back we have an elementaary visiting
2019-08-22 06:04:11 PM dianep Holding a resident committee meeting to plan for assisted living week plus active aging week
2019-08-22 06:04:18 PM wilmaholt We are planning a lot fall events as well planning for some football gatherings for the guys
2019-08-22 06:04:23 PM cassandracl12 Also we have been doing science experiments on our memory care unit and they love it so we will continue that
2019-08-22 06:04:34 PM cassandracl12 Also a tailgate party on the 5th to kick off football season
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2019-08-22 06:05:00 PM cassandracl12 We are making goodie bags and thank you cards for housekeeping/laundry/maintenance week and rehab week and AL week
2019-08-22 06:05:13 PM virginiamooney Tailgate party and cookout.
2019-08-22 06:05:21 PM kathyhughes Sounds great...have you all heard about the "new" regulations that go into effect October 1?
2019-08-22 06:05:27 PM daniellesitzer September we are having a pizza party on national cheese pizza day- sept 5 AL week we are have some fun crafts
2019-08-22 06:05:38 PM cassandracl12 No what are they
2019-08-22 06:05:41 PM virginiamooney Alittle
2019-08-22 06:05:42 PM wilmaholt no
2019-08-22 06:05:47 PM cassandracl12 where would we find these updates?
2019-08-22 06:05:51 PM dianep no
2019-08-22 06:05:55 PM kathyhughes What have you heard Wilma?
2019-08-22 06:06:12 PM wilmaholt I have not heard thats whay I answered no
2019-08-22 06:06:15 PM kathyhughes You will need to ask your Administrator Cassandra
2019-08-22 06:06:32 PM kathyhughes Sorry...Virginia what have you heard?
2019-08-22 06:06:33 PM cassandracl12 He doesn't even know when to submit an SRI
2019-08-22 06:06:37 PM cassandracl12 I doubt he knows
2019-08-22 06:06:49 PM wilmaholt I will have to go talk to my ED or contact my advisor tomorrow
2019-08-22 06:06:52 PM jpitrone I am currently inbetween switching jobs/communities .. so i'm not sure what is planned for september
2019-08-22 06:07:39 PM virginiamooney Vague info... someone sent me an article. Not enough stuck to make a comment. :)
2019-08-22 06:07:39 PM kathyhughes Well in a nut shell...if you have Medicare residents then you will need to write a daily note on their progress
2019-08-22 06:07:45 PM kathyhughes Ok
2019-08-22 06:07:57 PM kathyhughes Well it would be for rehab residents
2019-08-22 06:08:11 PM kathyhughes it will increase your reimbursement from Medicare
2019-08-22 06:08:24 PM wilmaholt wow!
2019-08-22 06:08:30 PM virginiamooney intense
2019-08-22 06:08:36 PM cassandracl12 Like daily activity progression?
2019-08-22 06:09:15 PM kathyhughes Form what I have gathered...it can be a simple one line ...yes Cassandra a daily progression of how they are doing
2019-08-22 06:09:42 PM wilmaholt ok sounds good..thats for the heads up
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2019-08-22 06:10:00 PM cassandracl12 Ok great my staff already do this for everyone in the building
2019-08-22 06:10:09 PM cassandracl12 We have a spreadhseet template with room for comments daily
2019-08-22 06:10:33 PM kathyhughes Now the second part that came out this week is that the gov't is concerned that residents are not being diagnosed with depression as much as "they" think
2019-08-22 06:10:42 PM dianep I work in assisted living and per company policy am required to do a monthly summary for activities.
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2019-08-22 06:10:50 PM jpitrone How would you have time to write all daily notes for medicare resdients daily?
2019-08-22 06:10:58 PM kathyhughes It does not affect Assisted Living
2019-08-22 06:10:59 PM cassandracl12 Doesnt the social worker diagnose them with that through their assessment then they follow up with a doctor?
2019-08-22 06:11:34 PM daniellesitzer Wow I didnt know this. I work in memory care AL
2019-08-22 06:11:46 PM kathyhughes I am not sure I am still trying to find out additional information, however this should be addressed by activities in the residents care plans and notes
2019-08-22 06:12:03 PM virginiamooney ^o)
2019-08-22 06:12:05 PM cassandracl12 I made a list of nonpharmacological interventions activities can provide residents and gave an inservice on it to the staff last yeara especially for depressed and anxious residents
2019-08-22 06:12:13 PM kathyhughes Apparently the facility stands to make some hefty money for this one
2019-08-22 06:12:22 PM cassandracl12 How will they make money
2019-08-22 06:12:33 PM kathyhughes so I would guess that more residents will be diagnosed with depression
2019-08-22 06:12:55 PM kathyhughes So study up on the signs and symptoms of depression
2019-08-22 06:13:05 PM kimranck I know several heads of our skilled unit were away last week to learn the medicare changes but did not share any info. with me yet.
2019-08-22 06:13:08 PM kathyhughes They will be reimbursed by the gov't
2019-08-22 06:13:27 PM virginiamooney Most of my residents are already on an anti depressent.
2019-08-22 06:13:43 PM kathyhughes If they did not share with you....do not ask! Perhaps once they figure it out they may ask you to do something
2019-08-22 06:13:50 PM cassandracl12 So residents come in get diagnosed with depression. Govt pays building more through medicare if Activities does daily progress notes on them?
2019-08-22 06:14:02 PM kimranck Good advice.
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2019-08-22 06:14:23 PM kathyhughes NO Cassandra ....it is not only activities...it has to be the entire team
2019-08-22 06:14:36 PM kathyhughes Do not offer! Just prepare!
2019-08-22 06:14:37 PM cassandracl12 Oh ok good. That would be a lot of pressure haha
2019-08-22 06:14:51 PM kathyhughes It would have to be the entire facility
2019-08-22 06:14:52 PM wilmaholt Thanks for this advice bc Im taking note of this and asking ?'s tomorrow with my advisor
2019-08-22 06:15:25 PM kathyhughes Just prepare and do some planning when you have time....I would do that but NEVER ask! 8-|
2019-08-22 06:15:37 PM wilmaholt ok
2019-08-22 06:15:41 PM virginiamooney gotcha
2019-08-22 06:15:44 PM kathyhughes I was prepared.....and could institute the change if required
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2019-08-22 06:15:56 PM kathyhughes (:o)
2019-08-22 06:16:36 PM kathyhughes There are several bits and pieces of info out there, but I always look on the CMS website and do some snooping around
2019-08-22 06:16:53 PM kathyhughes and when asked about anything I always ask to see the regulation
2019-08-22 06:18:06 PM kathyhughes So any questions about that??
2019-08-22 06:18:13 PM jpitrone oh okay, thanks for the information Kathy
2019-08-22 06:18:27 PM kimranck No thanks for the info.
2019-08-22 06:18:32 PM cassandracl12 Don't think so.
2019-08-22 06:18:44 PM virginiamooney I think I'm good, thanks
2019-08-22 06:19:03 PM kathyhughes Remember to keep the documentation simple and to the point....do not go off and develop complicated forms...just simple and to the point
2019-08-22 06:19:07 PM wilmaholt no not at this time
2019-08-22 06:19:20 PM wilmaholt ok
2019-08-22 06:19:38 PM daniellesitzer no questions for me
2019-08-22 06:20:01 PM kathyhughes There have been questions on the Facebook pages about Fundraising and entertainment....I would like to know why you have entertainment once a week?
2019-08-22 06:21:02 PM kathyhughes Anyone out there???
2019-08-22 06:21:17 PM kimranck We have always had entertainment every wednesday. We have additional entertainment in our Memory unit and again for our birthday madness? Is this more then you would expect?
2019-08-22 06:21:22 PM cassandracl12 why we have entertainment?
2019-08-22 06:21:34 PM kathyhughes Why you have it one a week
2019-08-22 06:21:50 PM cassandracl12 We have music therapy every monday for memory care and entertainment at least once a week throughout the building.
2019-08-22 06:21:54 PM dianep I only have entertainment 2x monthly.
2019-08-22 06:22:06 PM virginiamooney We have 1-2 times a week.
2019-08-22 06:22:14 PM cassandracl12 Entertinment helps reminisce about their favorite music, or where they saw musicals, or their first concert.
2019-08-22 06:22:17 PM daniellesitzer I am here but we have some people who volunteer and some paid. We have it weekly because its usually different types of music
2019-08-22 06:22:18 PM kathyhughes Why??
2019-08-22 06:22:42 PM daniellesitzer not everyone likes the some type, so we have the budget to schedule weekly
2019-08-22 06:22:48 PM cassandracl12 Essential that it isn't just on TV but live in person to interact reminsce and to provide a social atmosphere
2019-08-22 06:23:00 PM virginiamooney Because the residents love country and gospel music and we are blessed with great volunteers.
2019-08-22 06:23:03 PM daniellesitzer same*
2019-08-22 06:23:05 PM kathyhughes But the normal senior does not go to entertainment once a week...neither do "regular" people when was the last time you were at a concert?
2019-08-22 06:23:06 PM kimranck Our residents love music. We always have a big crowd.
2019-08-22 06:23:09 PM dianep Our residents set the schedule for who they want and how often.
2019-08-22 06:23:29 PM kimranck If it was free I would go every week.
2019-08-22 06:23:32 PM cassandracl12 A chance for residents to ask questions or sing a long with people other thn their nurses, aids, and activity staff
2019-08-22 06:23:38 PM daniellesitzer That is a good idea dianep
2019-08-22 06:23:47 PM cassandracl12 Our corporate insists on entertainment at least once a week
2019-08-22 06:24:16 PM kathyhughes So you all have enough money for it...and when does it stop being "special"
2019-08-22 06:24:29 PM jpitrone Because residents deserve to see live entertainment. Our Coordinator plays the piano every other week and and that kind of fills in the holes. Also having entertainment once a week kicks the weekend off. Music is very good for residents quality of life. Also music can always change with the decade
2019-08-22 06:24:29 PM cassandracl12 That's the hard part
2019-08-22 06:24:45 PM cassandracl12 I ask the entertainers to switch up the songs or to be more interactive
2019-08-22 06:24:56 PM cassandracl12 But we also get special shows like this month we had Elvis during Elvis week
2019-08-22 06:25:03 PM kathyhughes And its an easy activity??!!
2019-08-22 06:25:07 PM cassandracl12 and we will have the local high school Jazz band come and perform
2019-08-22 06:25:09 PM dianep Residents interview entertainers and decide if they like their music before setting up scheduled times. During the holidays we may have more come in per resident request.
2019-08-22 06:25:31 PM virginiamooney Yes, it can be
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2019-08-22 06:26:10 PM jpitrone no hosting entertainment is tons of work!!!
2019-08-22 06:26:14 PM daniellesitzer We have to take our people off one floor and take them up the elevator to another floor. It isnt that easy for us. A lot of running around to make sure I can get everyone there
2019-08-22 06:26:21 PM cassandracl12 Not always if you;re alone and can't gather enough and staff doesn't help
2019-08-22 06:26:27 PM kathyhughes Thanks for being honest Virginia
2019-08-22 06:26:28 PM kimranck I spend a lot of time researching new entertainers and trying to keep a diverse schedule and within budget. Then the task of getting the new entertainers set up for billing. It is a lot of behind the scenes work.
2019-08-22 06:26:43 PM cassandracl12 or like the school jazz band said 10 students well 25 showed up with their own stands so we had to move and improvise the location
2019-08-22 06:26:45 PM jpitrone We don't sit down, constantly dancing and engaging with the residents, serving snacks
2019-08-22 06:26:54 PM dianep This is all part of our Montessori training, the residents make the activity schedule
2019-08-22 06:27:37 PM kathyhughes Well I was just wondering why everyone had weekly entertainment but not the funds for other activities
2019-08-22 06:28:14 PM cassandracl12 other activities like..
2019-08-22 06:28:30 PM cassandracl12 We had a large petting zoo come in it was great and nearly the whole building came out
2019-08-22 06:28:50 PM kimranck We are fortunate and have a nice budget. If I spend more money in another area I just cut out an entertainer. We are having a seafood dinner next week so I cut out the entertainment.
2019-08-22 06:28:51 PM cassandracl12 we had horticulture class come in and residents got to keep their beautiful bouquets
2019-08-22 06:29:00 PM cassandracl12 we also hada progessional artist come and teach a class
2019-08-22 06:29:20 PM kathyhughes Such as better Bingo prizes the ability to rent equipment, to take residents on more outings, to provide the residents art supplies, the ability to purchase a projector and more laptops
2019-08-22 06:29:50 PM virginiamooney We don't pay for our entertainment. Thats exactly what we do Kathy.
2019-08-22 06:29:52 PM kathyhughes The ability to supply residents with Ipods and headsets
2019-08-22 06:29:53 PM cassandracl12 we have 500 for supplies and 700 for entertainment
2019-08-22 06:29:56 PM jpitrone We have a committe built into our communitiy from the independent residents whom gives us a nice sum
2019-08-22 06:30:40 PM kathyhughes thats great, the conversation on Facebook was that they "had" to have entertainment and that cut into their budget
2019-08-22 06:30:46 PM kimranck I agree I would rather spend money on those items. When I want to spend money in another area we will do karaoke instead of paying for an entertainer. The residents still have a great time.
2019-08-22 06:30:48 PM kathyhughes so I was just wondering
2019-08-22 06:31:21 PM virginiamooney My residents go out fishing, gospel concerts, eating out, picnics, plays and museums.
2019-08-22 06:31:26 PM kathyhughes When asked the person stated that is what she was told to do....which just didn't sit well with me
2019-08-22 06:32:01 PM cassandracl12 Almost sounds like its easier to prop them in front of a singer just like a tv
2019-08-22 06:32:05 PM jpitrone i agree
2019-08-22 06:32:16 PM virginiamooney agreed
2019-08-22 06:32:18 PM cassandracl12 not good. They need a holistic approach to activities
2019-08-22 06:32:24 PM kathyhughes that is what I am thinking
2019-08-22 06:32:52 PM kathyhughes I had a great budget but it took years to accomplish it and I still fundraised for activities
2019-08-22 06:33:28 PM kathyhughes I had 3 old med carts full of supplies for crafts, sensory and a puzzle cart that we kept adding to
2019-08-22 06:33:40 PM jpitrone speaking of hollistic ... we just hosted a support peer group about Hollistic medicine.. one of our independent residents do it
2019-08-22 06:34:06 PM virginiamooney I need to start fundraising. Can never have too much of a fun fund.
2019-08-22 06:34:30 PM kathyhughes Also I watch Facebook Marketplace for sales...and have contacted the garage sale people to ask for donations if they can't sell the DVD's or other supplies that I might need
2019-08-22 06:34:51 PM daniellesitzer I feel like doing activities more engaging and purposeful are better than sitting them in front of entertainment. Today we did karaoke and the residents enjoyed it much! Other staff came in and was interacting with the residents
2019-08-22 06:34:59 PM daniellesitzer That is smart Kathy
2019-08-22 06:35:04 PM kathyhughes That is great Jessica I bet that they will have a great time with all that goes into being whollistic
2019-08-22 06:35:42 PM kathyhughes Do you have any residents with their own compunters?
2019-08-22 06:35:48 PM virginiamooney Yes
2019-08-22 06:35:48 PM jpitrone yes alot of interest!
2019-08-22 06:35:53 PM cassandracl12 no just cell phones
2019-08-22 06:35:55 PM kimranck Yes
2019-08-22 06:35:57 PM kathyhughes Can they access Facebook?
2019-08-22 06:36:01 PM kimranck yes
2019-08-22 06:36:01 PM jpitrone several, i-pods
2019-08-22 06:36:09 PM jpitrone few
2019-08-22 06:36:10 PM virginiamooney yeah.
2019-08-22 06:36:10 PM daniellesitzer We do and we are working on getting ipods and headphones for each one
2019-08-22 06:36:46 PM kathyhughes then have them go through Facebook Marketplace for you and check to see if anyone will donate items to your facility...it works magic when a resident asks!
2019-08-22 06:36:54 PM kimranck We have our own facebook page that I post too twice a week. They like to look at the pictures I post.
2019-08-22 06:36:59 PM dianep alot of mine have ipads and cell phones. Facebook and instagram are popular with our residents
2019-08-22 06:37:14 PM virginiamooney (y) like that idea
2019-08-22 06:37:48 PM jpitrone i agree
2019-08-22 06:37:59 PM kimranck We also have families that will donate items when their family member passes.
2019-08-22 06:38:01 PM kathyhughes I had a resident who would make my trivia questions for me...he worked really hard to find them on the computer!
2019-08-22 06:38:14 PM virginiamooney (L) awesome
2019-08-22 06:38:15 PM kathyhughes Make a list of items that you want and need
2019-08-22 06:38:21 PM kimranck That would be a help.
2019-08-22 06:38:38 PM kathyhughes there are a ton of DVD's that people want to get rid of and lots of craft materials
2019-08-22 06:39:03 PM dianep I have a resident that prints off jokes and menus for resturants that we go to
2019-08-22 06:39:48 PM kathyhughes Great! What else do you all have planned between now and October????
2019-08-22 06:40:34 PM jpitrone we have a fashion show next week
2019-08-22 06:40:37 PM kimranck We are taking the guys fishing tomorrow. The dinnning department is joining us and grilling lunch for us. We are having a cookout for the holiday and brunch for grandparents day.
2019-08-22 06:41:13 PM virginiamooney fashio show sounds great!
2019-08-22 06:41:47 PM virginiamooney Fishing is so much fun
2019-08-22 06:41:49 PM jpitrone oh and we are having a tribute to Wizard of oz on sunday
2019-08-22 06:41:54 PM dianep I have a group coming called the Be Ladies. They bring in a retired beehive, honey comb and bee keeper suit. They do a program on how bees create honey and the importance of honey bees for our communities. Each resident will get a honey straw and facts sheet on honey.
2019-08-22 06:42:08 PM jpitrone we decorated like crazy in our quiet room
2019-08-22 06:42:14 PM kimranck Sounds like fun.
2019-08-22 06:42:53 PM kathyhughes Anyone celebrating the Apple?
2019-08-22 06:42:59 PM kathyhughes as in the fruit
2019-08-22 06:43:18 PM daniellesitzer We are going to an orchard at the end of september
2019-08-22 06:43:23 PM kimranck We are having RidleyState Park come speak tomorrow about rocks and minerals. He comes quarterly and is FREE.
2019-08-22 06:43:23 PM virginiamooney Good old apple pie baking
2019-08-22 06:43:32 PM dianep Making apple cresents in our kitchen corner
2019-08-22 06:43:39 PM daniellesitzer We will make homemade applesauce and apple pie bites
2019-08-22 06:43:48 PM virginiamooney We're headed to an apple orchard too :)
2019-08-22 06:44:04 PM kimranck We had a pie baking contest last week. The staff made the pies and the residents were the taste testers.
2019-08-22 06:44:10 PM kathyhughes anyone make hand pies?
2019-08-22 06:44:12 PM dianep Homemade apple butter
2019-08-22 06:44:15 PM virginiamooney (L)
2019-08-22 06:44:25 PM kimranck Yes, not me.
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2019-08-22 06:44:36 PM daniellesitzer apple butter is a good idea
2019-08-22 06:44:47 PM cassandracl12 We are having a cake bake off to celebrate baking month. Residents get to vote for the winner they loved it a few months ago with pie month. We are doing apple turnovers but apple picking is a goodi dea
2019-08-22 06:44:48 PM wilmaholt what are hand pies?
2019-08-22 06:44:49 PM kathyhughes We also would have warm cider with apple slices
2019-08-22 06:44:59 PM dianep we make it in a crock pot
2019-08-22 06:45:06 PM wilmaholt yeah we do the warm cider
2019-08-22 06:45:15 PM kimranck We like to slice apples and warm caramel in the crockpot.
2019-08-22 06:45:29 PM virginiamooney sounds good
2019-08-22 06:45:31 PM kathyhughes They are small pies...that you can hold in your hand....you use the crust to form a shell around the apples
2019-08-22 06:45:47 PM wilmaholt oh okay gotcha
2019-08-22 06:46:05 PM wilmaholt sorry we had a power outage and I jumped back on ASAP
2019-08-22 06:46:10 PM virginiamooney those a really popular around here
2019-08-22 06:46:13 PM kimranck I cant wait for fall. There are so many fun activities. We love making scarecrows.
2019-08-22 06:46:32 PM kathyhughes We also would use the crockpot for aromatherapy in the fall...the warm cider would smell just like fall
2019-08-22 06:46:46 PM kimranck That would smell good.
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2019-08-22 06:47:01 PM dianep wassil smells good too
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2019-08-22 06:47:23 PM wilmaholt left the chat room
2019-08-22 06:47:28 PM kathyhughes Yes it does
2019-08-22 06:47:33 PM wilmaholt enter the chat room
2019-08-22 06:47:46 PM kathyhughes any other smells of Fall that we can use?
2019-08-22 06:47:55 PM jpitrone yes
2019-08-22 06:48:24 PM dianep cloves and oranges
2019-08-22 06:48:24 PM kathyhughes Such as???
2019-08-22 06:48:34 PM kathyhughes Chilli
2019-08-22 06:48:35 PM wilmaholt sour apples
2019-08-22 06:48:50 PM virginiamooney fresh baked bread
2019-08-22 06:49:03 PM kimranck jewish apple cake
2019-08-22 06:49:20 PM virginiamooney pumpkin pie
2019-08-22 06:49:30 PM kathyhughes doughnuts and latka
2019-08-22 06:49:41 PM virginiamooney (y)
2019-08-22 06:49:44 PM jpitrone alot of pumpkin
2019-08-22 06:49:46 PM wilmaholt yes pumkin pie is also a winner
2019-08-22 06:49:47 PM kathyhughes also baking parsnips and other root veggies
2019-08-22 06:49:50 PM kimranck Now Im getting hungry.
2019-08-22 06:49:57 PM daniellesitzer lots of pumpkin
2019-08-22 06:49:57 PM virginiamooney lol
2019-08-22 06:50:07 PM wilmaholt lol
2019-08-22 06:50:13 PM kimranck bake pumpkin seeds
2019-08-22 06:50:38 PM virginiamooney Anyone make sweet potatoe pies?
2019-08-22 06:50:40 PM kathyhughes Do you cook or bake anything just for the smell?
2019-08-22 06:50:56 PM jpitrone yes in our dementia unit
2019-08-22 06:51:02 PM wilmaholt yes
2019-08-22 06:51:06 PM virginiamooney yes
2019-08-22 06:51:09 PM daniellesitzer We do to try and increase residents appetites
2019-08-22 06:51:16 PM wilmaholt in our skilled/ rehab
2019-08-22 06:51:16 PM daniellesitzer memory care unit