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2019-10-08 06:16:59 PM chiquitacdelaney where have resident dressing up in custom some not all and we havd kid ccoming to visit from daycare so they can trick or treat and the resident can give treats way
2019-10-08 06:17:05 PM merrellsherry We are having trunk or treat, bobbing for apples and making a scarecrow for fall and then a party on Halloween
2019-10-08 06:17:06 PM aehutchins I will follow through with inviting the schools over for trick or treat now that I know other do it too
2019-10-08 06:17:11 PM aida1 we are planing our halloween costume party
2019-10-08 06:17:12 PM juliecormier thats cool tammiehall25
2019-10-08 06:17:24 PM regina1 I work for a brand new start up, so right now, we only have things going on in I/L, someone else over sees that area. But, we still are planning for our books, for when our residents arrive on our floors
2019-10-08 06:17:25 PM sonyamsullivan Are you doing anything to honor Veterans at your facilities on Veteran's Day?
2019-10-08 06:17:29 PM bpasdon thats a great idea Tammy! i like the pumpkin carving (taking note of that)
2019-10-08 06:17:33 PM lhalfacre we are having a party, pumpkin carving contest, and staff costume contest.
2019-10-08 06:17:54 PM ronda Our big event in October is the Pink Run in support of Breast Cancer, Health Fair to give Information about the $50 mammograms open to everyone and the Car Seat Inspectios for infants, toddlers and younger children.
2019-10-08 06:17:57 PM tammiehall25 staff will dress up as well.
2019-10-08 06:18:09 PM crdsteele This Friday I am hosting a "Kitty BINGO" night to raise money for our local animal rescue foundation
2019-10-08 06:18:12 PM sonyamsullivan That sounds like fun yvetter!
2019-10-08 06:18:12 PM bpasdon i know this is funny sounding but we set a petition up and have a best male legs contest ahaha.... its absolutly hilrious ahaha
2019-10-08 06:18:14 PM jjmiller227 Also pumpmkin painting is fun and safe!
2019-10-08 06:18:16 PM edithscarrillo we are having the trunk or treat
2019-10-08 06:18:18 PM lhalfacre Every year Hospice comes in and does a ceramony for all veterans
2019-10-08 06:18:20 PM juliecormier Yes I need to plan for Veterans Day what do yall normally do?
2019-10-08 06:18:21 PM chiquitacdelaney yes we will probably will have a ceremony and entertainment
2019-10-08 06:18:21 PM ronda It starts at 6:30 am and goes until3pm I believe.
2019-10-08 06:18:22 PM kate1995 We have began playing games for halloween. We had a contest to see which rsidents could wrap there staff member in TP faster. Like mummys.
2019-10-08 06:18:27 PM merrellsherry For Thanksgiving/November, we are having a special dinner for residents and their families, we will make our own centerpieces and "gratitude turkeys to decorate the table
2019-10-08 06:18:28 PM taylorasia1989 We have been having apple cider and doughnuts at alot of events recently but will also be planning trips to cider mills a well as sceninc drives around local parks to see the changing colors of the leaves
2019-10-08 06:18:29 PM adriannamarshall Good idea to contact the health fair to discuss mammograms
2019-10-08 06:18:30 PM edithscarrillo we also having a carwash before it gets too cold
2019-10-08 06:18:32 PM stephaniet yes we are getting all our vets a small "care package" as a thank you
2019-10-08 06:18:37 PM emilynb1 our big event for October is community trick-or-treat where staff and anyone in our community is invited to come to our facility to trick-or-treat with their children :)
2019-10-08 06:18:46 PM amanda we decorate at table for the the residents that like to pass out candy. There is only a few that like to do it. They will sit up front in a sitting area and pass out candy. Thursday we are going to be painting pumpkins to set out for everyone to see.
2019-10-08 06:19:04 PM debkoelln Does anyone have a daycare in their facility as well?
2019-10-08 06:19:05 PM emilynb1 And we also have a local day care center come in with their young group to colour in the costumes! it's really cute
2019-10-08 06:19:08 PM aehutchins We will be baking in our cooking club several time too to donate to breast cancer awareness. The residents are excited to contribute
2019-10-08 06:19:09 PM kate1995 We are also painting pumpkins.
2019-10-08 06:19:19 PM crdsteele Do you all buy pumpkins out of your budget or are they donated?
2019-10-08 06:19:24 PM adriannamarshall thats also a food and funny idea Kate!
2019-10-08 06:19:33 PM emilynb1 We are painting pumpkins too!! so fun!
2019-10-08 06:19:35 PM chiquitacdelaney were invite kis to the faciity from a daycare
2019-10-08 06:19:45 PM chiquitacdelaney kids
2019-10-08 06:19:45 PM aida1 we are taking our residentes to the pumpking patch
2019-10-08 06:20:00 PM merrellsherry for December, we are starting an angel tree for gifts. We will host an evening candle light dinner and have Santa come on Christmas eve to our Christmas party and hand out gifts
2019-10-08 06:20:01 PM kate1995 That sounds so fun aida!
2019-10-08 06:20:02 PM jjmiller227 Pu,mpkin patch would be fun
2019-10-08 06:20:10 PM edithscarrillo for thanksgiving I'm going to talk with my director about making a Thanksgiving tree, made of just leafs where they can write down what are they grateful for
2019-10-08 06:20:16 PM emilynb1 where i am (canada) we have thanskgiving this upcoming weekend so we have been doing thanksgiving related activities all week
2019-10-08 06:20:18 PM yvetter We too have a pumpkin decorating contest!
2019-10-08 06:20:27 PM yvetter Edithscarillo: that is a great idea!
2019-10-08 06:20:28 PM amanda I try to get them donated but I didn't have any luck. But did get them at a dicounted price 0.50 per pumpkin
2019-10-08 06:20:30 PM merrellsherry love the tree idea
2019-10-08 06:20:33 PM tammiehall25 what types Emily?
2019-10-08 06:20:37 PM crdsteele I love the Thanksgiving tree idea!
2019-10-08 06:20:42 PM chiquitacdelaney we aslo have i alzhemier walk coming up in Nov2 were walking at the U Of H
2019-10-08 06:20:55 PM stephaniet we have a pancake breakfast with santa so kids can come in and have breakfast with santa and the residents
2019-10-08 06:21:00 PM edithscarrillo thanks!
2019-10-08 06:21:01 PM sonyamsullivan How do you raise the money for "KITTY BINGO"? Who pays? I like the idea of "KITTY BINGO" and raising money for local shelters. (crdsteele)
2019-10-08 06:21:13 PM aehutchins We have a petting zoo not far from the community we will be going to . Any thing with animals, they love. They also have a pumpkin patch for pictures
2019-10-08 06:21:15 PM adriannamarshall Awesome idea to do a Thanksgiving tree!
2019-10-08 06:21:15 PM emilynb1 we did thanksgiving card making, madlibs, trivia, ball toss & reminiscing, baking, and the game catch phrase
2019-10-08 06:21:17 PM merrellsherry we make turkeys and each feather has a written message of what they are grateful for
2019-10-08 06:21:22 PM bpasdon We get pumpkins donated from a working jail program called " the farm." its a working jail for inmated about to be released back into society. They love donating the pumpkind they gave grown to us.. Alot of them are veterans and ask to write letter to some of our other veterans which i allow ( I read each letter first to make sure thy are appropriate, have only has 1 issue.) Its really nice to see these people trying to be more productive and give back to the c ommunity
2019-10-08 06:21:27 PM jjmiller227 Our local children's hospital has groups donate a tree fully decorated that will be auctioned off for charity - our 4 different areas are making decorations - it is fun
2019-10-08 06:21:30 PM chiquitacdelaney were have a tree in the facility were the residents and staff can donate to as well
2019-10-08 06:21:31 PM emilynb1 and a movie on thanksgiving day (many people have visitors or go out)
2019-10-08 06:21:32 PM ronda All the staff dresses up, we have pumpkin decorating contest and the paients vote for best costume and pumpkins.
2019-10-08 06:21:37 PM buddyrmorvent I think the belief that older ppl are tech deficent assumes older ppl dont have the capacity to learn, and it limits there options. I use several tech based services that are perfect for an older person. Especially if they do need help with some aspects of life.
2019-10-08 06:21:54 PM kate1995 We have santa come around and pass out gifts. We all pick a resident and act as their secerate santa.
2019-10-08 06:21:59 PM merrellsherry my donation signs are posted and im hoping to get some pumpkins
2019-10-08 06:22:20 PM tammiehall25 How do you do your madlibs? Has anyone done Simon Says? I'm thinking about it but wondering if it is too childlike...
2019-10-08 06:22:26 PM jjmiller227 That is great about the pumpkins donated from the farm
2019-10-08 06:22:33 PM buddyrmorvent My example of ageism in my community is everyone assumes older ppl are tech deficent.
2019-10-08 06:22:36 PM aida1 we are going to do the breast canser walk and every one have to wear pink
2019-10-08 06:22:59 PM bpasdon It sounds weird but i reccomend you all have a "Best legs contest." Set a petition up so now one knows who it is and have everyone vote... the male contest always get a ton of laughs
2019-10-08 06:23:01 PM edithscarrillo sometimes we think that games are too chidlike but some residents like to play games
2019-10-08 06:23:02 PM kate1995 How do you all keep your jehovah's witness residents engaged during the holidays?
2019-10-08 06:23:03 PM aehutchins Truth...I brough up Taptiles on the smart board the other day and had a resident take it from me and he was awesome at it. I would have never thought
2019-10-08 06:23:05 PM jjmiller227 Great idea on the breast cancer walk
2019-10-08 06:23:08 PM juliecormier I think buddyrmorvent if someone would take the time to teach the tech based stuff to the elderly they can learn. I agree
2019-10-08 06:23:10 PM merrellsherry This is the same for me Buddy
2019-10-08 06:23:11 PM chiquitacdelaney u can do simom say but he as to be adult friendly lol
2019-10-08 06:23:12 PM ronda For Thanksgiving we are having "Football and Popcorn" social.
2019-10-08 06:23:13 PM aida1 we are going to do it in side fre faciliy in oct 18
2019-10-08 06:23:21 PM sonyamsullivan Juliecormier that sounds great. Do they have the Veteran's say anything about their service?
2019-10-08 06:23:24 PM chiquitacdelaney nothing to kiddie
2019-10-08 06:23:33 PM crdsteele The event is open to the public and they can purchase their bingo cards. I think we are doing $5/card or 3 for $12. All of the monety goes directly to the animal foundation! I called local businesses in the area to donate the prizes! They are bringing their kitten on site to cuddle with while we play!
2019-10-08 06:23:43 PM kate1995 We do Jacksonville Jag watch parties on sundays
2019-10-08 06:24:18 PM emilynb1 i know this is thinking far ahead but.. what are some awesome christmas ideas?! i know the general ones but something new and exciting lol
2019-10-08 06:24:19 PM ronda Our Pink RUn is a Breast Cancer walk. It is this Saturday.
2019-10-08 06:24:23 PM bpasdon I also do a Xmas store at our center. I go to the Dollar store and buy a bunch of stuff, people in return buy them for a dollar and all the money i get back goes into our Xmas party...
2019-10-08 06:24:30 PM aida1 nice
2019-10-08 06:24:44 PM kate1995 We also have a Heart Walk coming up.
2019-10-08 06:24:49 PM merrellsherry when we did bobbing for apples, i had the residents use the stick ed of two wooden spoons to pick them up....so fun
2019-10-08 06:24:51 PM bpasdon its just a fun way to recycle the money we would have already spent, but the clients get to have some fun too
2019-10-08 06:24:52 PM edithscarrillo I think that ageism is really sad... doesn't mean that if you get old you are not able to do the stuff that you enjoy,
2019-10-08 06:24:55 PM ronda Great Idea bpasdon
2019-10-08 06:25:11 PM juliecormier I would like our veterns to be able to speak about their service this time sonyamsullivan. We have a really cool veterans wall and many veterans here.
2019-10-08 06:25:15 PM regina1 That is a great program bpasdon. I have never heard of anything like that before. Buddy, we have volunteers from near by H.S. who come out to our facility and help the I/L members with 'tech questions' A lot of them already come to us with iphones and ipads, so they have a good idea how to use those tech products. But some still would like to have more help, and my facility provides a way through volunteers
2019-10-08 06:25:18 PM kate1995 That is really creative Sherry
2019-10-08 06:25:30 PM aida1 and we are going to have a bbq after the walk
2019-10-08 06:25:35 PM chiquitacdelaney WHAT ABOUT A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR THE RESIDENT WHO R BED BOND U AND MAYBE A FEW RESIDENTS CAN GO AROUND AN SING
2019-10-08 06:25:43 PM merrellsherry my facility thinks that the residents arent able to navigate a touch screen , they are sooo wrong
2019-10-08 06:25:45 PM debkoelln how do you do kitty bingo?
2019-10-08 06:26:07 PM bpasdon great idea chiquit
2019-10-08 06:26:15 PM chiquitacdelaney TYS
2019-10-08 06:26:17 PM lhalfacre The residents that go to our music therapy program caroled last year down the halls.
2019-10-08 06:26:22 PM ronda There are some really tech savvy Senior Adults out there in the world. Dont let their age fool you, I mean after all many of them survived the Great Depression. They are very adaptive.
2019-10-08 06:26:49 PM edithscarrillo we do christmas carol, and all department head are going around singing to the residents
2019-10-08 06:26:50 PM chiquitacdelaney 'GET IDEA IHALFACRE
2019-10-08 06:26:52 PM regina1 They sure are Ronda, I totally agree
2019-10-08 06:26:59 PM crdsteele It's regular bingo- we are hosting a bingo night to raise money for our local animal rescue foundation. They are bringing their kittens that night to cuddle with the guests while we play :)
2019-10-08 06:27:02 PM bpasdon Have your local fire dept's come to talk to residents! ask them to bring a truck by for those who can go outside to see it. Any good dept would be happy to do such a thing
2019-10-08 06:27:02 PM emilynb1 i like the idea of dept heads singing!
2019-10-08 06:27:08 PM buddyrmorvent Regina that sounds great. We are raising money to get a computer to put in a common area so everyone will have internet access.
2019-10-08 06:27:11 PM stephaniet i like the music thereapy carolors thats cute
2019-10-08 06:27:15 PM kate1995 We do Nail Parties once a week where the ladies come get their nails painted. I'm curently trying to learn how to do festive designs for th holidays.
2019-10-08 06:27:17 PM aehutchins We will have a caroling community during december, we have a couple of ladies that can really sing and would love the opportunity
2019-10-08 06:27:19 PM merrellsherry They are old enough to appreciate how truly convienient technology make their lives, and they love that they can enlarge things
2019-10-08 06:27:25 PM chiquitacdelaney YOUR RIGHT RONDA I HAD RESIDENT TODAY ASK ME TO HELP HER W WIFI
2019-10-08 06:27:34 PM yvetter In our facility Leadership sing carols around the building.
2019-10-08 06:27:34 PM regina1 Wonderful Buddy, they'll use it too, watch! lol
2019-10-08 06:27:51 PM sonyamsullivan I like the idea of a Thanksgiving tree and writing on the leaves. At the facility where I volunteer, they're going to to have the residents write down what they are grateful for on a colored piece of paper and make a paper chain around the door.
2019-10-08 06:27:53 PM crdsteele I never thought about the fire department before! Genius!
2019-10-08 06:27:58 PM chiquitacdelaney THE NEWER FACILITY HAVE GIVE THERE BABYBOOMER TABLET AND I PADS
2019-10-08 06:28:04 PM aida1 in my facility all the staff members are really involved with activities
2019-10-08 06:28:04 PM adriannamarshall excellent ideas
2019-10-08 06:28:11 PM bpasdon if anyone would like to furthe discuss idead my email is bpisforever@gmail.com , please feel free to email me
2019-10-08 06:28:17 PM bpasdon ideas*
2019-10-08 06:28:26 PM chiquitacdelaney OK
2019-10-08 06:28:27 PM lhalfacre during the holidays I get the residents to sing when they are being transported to different activities.
2019-10-08 06:28:31 PM merrellsherry we used to have a computer in the common area. it broke and was not replaced. ive been trying to buy tablets instead. so far they have let me buy 2
2019-10-08 06:28:38 PM buddyrmorvent I dont feel older ppl are tech deficent, it is only an example of ageism I noticed in my community. I am aware it is a falacy.
2019-10-08 06:28:43 PM kate1995 That's wonderful aida. We are currently trying to get the staff to be more involved.
2019-10-08 06:28:44 PM adriannamarshall my facility also does Christmas carolling and has gifts for all residents
2019-10-08 06:28:49 PM taylorasia1989 We have independent living chorus come to continuing care to do caroling along ith the 5th graders from the christian school next door and one of our nurses comes in with her church group to sing
2019-10-08 06:29:02 PM juliecormier we have two computers in our library and I'm gonna ask if we can have a sign up list for those needing help on the computer atleast on day a week. Maybe see what other employees could use some of their extra time to help
2019-10-08 06:29:19 PM debkoelln how do you get all the staff to help with activities
2019-10-08 06:29:40 PM aida1 we have 2 computers in the activity room and one laptop for our room visits
2019-10-08 06:29:46 PM tammiehall25 we have 11 people in out dept.
2019-10-08 06:29:47 PM juliecormier I have the director ask them
2019-10-08 06:29:49 PM kate1995 We have been inviting them to volenteer on comunity outings
2019-10-08 06:29:50 PM bpasdon My residents are fascinated with google earth. I run group specifically using this. I hooke my computer up to the TV and ask people if there is anywhere they would like to visit... Most people just want to see there houses but its so fun.. One of the clients husbands was doing yard work in the picture and she was soooo fascinated by it
2019-10-08 06:29:53 PM aehutchins Yeah I have a hard time getting other staff to help too
2019-10-08 06:29:55 PM chiquitacdelaney HAVE A BUDGET AND PLAN AND REUSING AND ASK FAMILY MEMEBER
2019-10-08 06:29:57 PM taylorasia1989 Our staff helps whenener they know they will get to eat food! lol
2019-10-08 06:29:57 PM yvetter I find that to be a struggle in my facility. I feel like i dont have much support from the other staff.
2019-10-08 06:30:07 PM ronda I am going to have the elementary school come and carol at our facility for Christmas and then have a time of refreshments for the children and the patients and their parents.
2019-10-08 06:30:18 PM buddyrmorvent I think so too Regina, We have many lower income resident and i feel this will be very beneficial.
2019-10-08 06:30:23 PM debkoelln 11 people in activities?
2019-10-08 06:30:32 PM sonyamsullivan Wow, what a great idea for an event crdsteele!
2019-10-08 06:30:35 PM tammiehall25 yes
2019-10-08 06:30:38 PM lhalfacre I can never get help with activities, the activities director will not even come out of the office to help with our dementia residents
2019-10-08 06:30:42 PM aida1 omg 11 in activities?
2019-10-08 06:30:51 PM juliecormier I have one volunteer and I have taught her and she helps so much
2019-10-08 06:30:52 PM amanda we have a church group that comes in to sing for the residents every year. We also do a Christmas card with the residents picture on it for the families. we have a wonderful background and dress each of the residents up for the picture.
2019-10-08 06:30:55 PM emilynb1 in my experience, you have to build a good relationship with the staff and they will help sometimes. I had to ask for help with portering residents from my activity before lunch and they were happy to! i was shocked!
2019-10-08 06:30:57 PM chiquitacdelaney YES OTHER STAFF CAME BE MORE DIFFICULT THEN YOUR RESIDENTS I AGREE I ALWAY LEFT BY MY SELFG AND THEY STILL EXPECT YOU TO BE GOD
2019-10-08 06:30:58 PM merrellsherry I am making cupcakes to bring in for the Halloween party to sweet talk staff into dressing in costume for the residents
2019-10-08 06:30:59 PM yvetter Tammiehall25: How many residents are in your facility?
2019-10-08 06:30:59 PM aida1 most be really big facility
2019-10-08 06:31:10 PM adriannamarshall thats really neat bpasdon
2019-10-08 06:31:21 PM regina1 I still visit my old client who now resides in the nursing home. She is japanese, and I use my ipad to show her places in Japan a lot, she is amazed most times how the ipad can show any place, just by a single click!
2019-10-08 06:31:26 PM kate1995 I have asked therapy to encourage the residents to come to activities as a form of therapy but I seem to of fallen on deaf ears.
2019-10-08 06:31:28 PM ronda I can't get the other staff to help me when I ask they look at me like I have grown a second head.
2019-10-08 06:31:31 PM tammiehall25 124 when it's full
2019-10-08 06:31:33 PM crdsteele Great ideas! Is anyone else doing a Halloween Bash this month?
2019-10-08 06:31:37 PM chiquitacdelaney U CAN BUILD A GREAT RELATIONSHIP BUT SOME PPL ARE LAZY
2019-10-08 06:31:37 PM jjmiller227 Some staff will assist then there are few that do not, those that do help are ones that I have built good rapport with
2019-10-08 06:31:48 PM juliecormier Make friends with the staff with like candy or food it is crazy how it works
2019-10-08 06:32:11 PM bpasdon The google earth group is actually one of my most succseful activites for engagment.... most people are just so fasinated by the technology
2019-10-08 06:32:16 PM kate1995 Yes but then they expect it and dont come when you cant provide it
2019-10-08 06:32:19 PM chiquitacdelaney MORING SHIFT GREAT 2 10 SUCKS
2019-10-08 06:32:28 PM tammiehall25 I love the google earth idea!
2019-10-08 06:32:45 PM chiquitacdelaney OK GO IDEA
2019-10-08 06:32:50 PM yvetter Yes, I have built relationship with the staff. I am also a CNA so i am always willing to help them with any transfers or in any other way possible. I have also made sure to make enough food in our cooking group to be able to share with the staff that are working as well. that seems to be helping also!
2019-10-08 06:32:55 PM chiquitacdelaney GOOD
2019-10-08 06:33:09 PM bpasdon if u can hook it up to a larger screen and tell everyone we are traveling the world... ask for ideas where to go, places they use to vacation, there homes, amusments parks ect.... possilities are endless
2019-10-08 06:33:09 PM edithscarrillo we are planing the halloween week, but we are going to end up celebrating for 2 weeks, the week before is going to be Day of the Dead cuz our residents picked mexican food for their special meal for the month so we are having a Day of the Dead celebration that day
2019-10-08 06:33:12 PM crdsteele Love the google earth idea and i think it would work well for my residents who have dementia
2019-10-08 06:33:24 PM juliecormier At shift change I gave this care partner a 5.00 gift card and a small bag of candy. I also get permission for some of the staff to go and assist me on dine-outs and pay for their meals.
2019-10-08 06:33:26 PM taylorasia1989 I feel like one or two food events and then they remmeberr and look out when i need help. Pizza parties are the biggest push
2019-10-08 06:33:34 PM amanda I have noticed in the when we have a new activities person comes in they always get al kinds of help but as time goes on it slowly dwindles done
2019-10-08 06:33:37 PM sonyamsullivan I just wondered juliecormier, because I know that sometimes it's difficult for Veteran's to speak about their service. Sounds good though.
2019-10-08 06:33:41 PM jjmiller227 That sounds like fun Edith!
2019-10-08 06:34:10 PM chiquitacdelaney OUR BUDGET IS TIGHT I CANT REALLY TO MUCH FREE STUFF BUT GREAT IDEA MAYBE THEY WOULD PARTCIPATE MORE
2019-10-08 06:34:27 PM crdsteele Love that you are incorporating different festivities for halloween week edith!
2019-10-08 06:34:29 PM kate1995 We do a coffee with the vets. I've been told that its nice to be remembered.
2019-10-08 06:34:31 PM bpasdon google has done a great job with there technology and we make great use out of it! we had a represntative revenlty come in from google and donated a bunch of ihome minis to us in which we play music and ask questions.. clients love it
2019-10-08 06:34:43 PM merrellsherry When we do our winter candle light dinner, we usually make decorating a compitition between the upstairs and down. it a lot of fun
2019-10-08 06:34:47 PM ronda I buy quite a few extra things myself to help my patients.
2019-10-08 06:34:51 PM emilynb1 we have a lot of highschool students come in for their co-op program. that is a big help! does anyone else get students
2019-10-08 06:35:05 PM aida1 we are having a costume parade
2019-10-08 06:35:15 PM tammiehall25 I have students coming in Thursday to do pumpkin carving.
2019-10-08 06:35:19 PM edithscarrillo I will dress up as a "Catrina" is a skeleton with a big hat, a big dress, and I'm using that for out final assigment I'll post pictures!!! :D
2019-10-08 06:35:22 PM debkoelln Does anyone have IN2L
2019-10-08 06:35:30 PM juliecormier Yes sonyamsullivan and some are in memory care and I think we could reach out to some of thier families and or staff about some stories and staff or family-friends could read out-loud
2019-10-08 06:35:57 PM jjmiller227 Yes we have IN2L - love it! USe it all the time in Memory Care
2019-10-08 06:35:58 PM stephaniet we play to there strainghts if there dietary we might ask if they mind helping hand out snacks or even get snacks ready for an activity and if there nursing they sometimes help transport to activities
2019-10-08 06:36:00 PM crdsteele kate1995- do you just to the coffee with your residents who are vets or do you invite the public?
2019-10-08 06:36:00 PM kate1995 How often do you all play Bingo
2019-10-08 06:36:05 PM stephaniet yes we get students
2019-10-08 06:36:19 PM stephaniet we play 3 times a week
2019-10-08 06:36:19 PM bpasdon is there a certain amount of time we need to stay in this?? i only ask becuase im an on call EMT and could get a medical call at any moment
2019-10-08 06:36:20 PM taylorasia1989 We are doing a halloween party with piano music, sining, maybe cookies and green punch
2019-10-08 06:36:21 PM merrellsherry I am currently making a wish list of what residents would like to wear as a costume so we can help them dress for Halloween.
2019-10-08 06:36:29 PM tammiehall25 Bingo - too much!
2019-10-08 06:36:33 PM amanda We play bingo twice a week
2019-10-08 06:36:34 PM edithscarrillo this month we had a Breakfast at Tiffany's event, we give away pearl necklaces, little tiffany blue boxes with chocolatte
2019-10-08 06:36:34 PM ronda til 8pm cst
2019-10-08 06:36:41 PM ronda it has to be the hour
2019-10-08 06:36:45 PM emilynb1 we do bingo twice a month
2019-10-08 06:36:47 PM tammiehall25 all the time...that and word in a word
2019-10-08 06:36:49 PM juliecormier bingo 3 times a week
2019-10-08 06:36:50 PM lhalfacre Bingo is played 6 days a week at our facility
2019-10-08 06:36:54 PM bpasdon ok TY
2019-10-08 06:37:01 PM emilynb1 what is word in a word
2019-10-08 06:37:03 PM debkoelln I love the Tiffany
2019-10-08 06:37:07 PM regina1 oh my erveryone typing and Text going so fast lol
2019-10-08 06:37:12 PM debkoelln Tiffinay
2019-10-08 06:37:13 PM chiquitacdelaney WE PLAY HOLLOWEEN BINGO TODAY
2019-10-08 06:37:15 PM merrellsherry love the breakfast at Tiffanys..great womens group event
2019-10-08 06:37:18 PM crdsteele Love that idea merrelsherry!
2019-10-08 06:37:30 PM ronda Sure
2019-10-08 06:37:33 PM ronda Sure
2019-10-08 06:37:36 PM bpasdon Hey what did bacon say to tomato everyone?
2019-10-08 06:37:37 PM tammiehall25 you find as many words within one word as possible
2019-10-08 06:37:37 PM juliecormier What is Breakfast at Tiffany's
2019-10-08 06:37:40 PM stephaniet 6 days a week! thats a lot of bingo!
2019-10-08 06:37:42 PM bpasdon Lettuce get together!!!
2019-10-08 06:37:44 PM edithscarrillo merrellsherry not only for women
2019-10-08 06:37:48 PM taylorasia1989 Yea we do tea parties but breakfest at tiffany's sounds fun
2019-10-08 06:37:48 PM chiquitacdelaney EAT ME
2019-10-08 06:37:51 PM tammiehall25 lol
2019-10-08 06:37:57 PM chiquitacdelaney LOL
2019-10-08 06:37:58 PM edithscarrillo merrellsherry the guys really enjoyed it!
2019-10-08 06:38:07 PM kate1995 We have coffee socials with everyone but because we are also a rehab we sometimes just have a vets one. They will talk to each other about their time in the service more then they will if others are there.
2019-10-08 06:38:09 PM edithscarrillo merrellsherry only the necklace for the ladies!!! lol
2019-10-08 06:38:12 PM yvetter we play bingo 3 times a week and every other weekend. THe residents recieve 2 Bingo Bucks for attending bingo and they are able to spend their Bingo Bucks at our Bingo store. They are able to purchase items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotions, perfumes, snacks, toothe psate etc
2019-10-08 06:38:13 PM juliecormier oh wow lol
2019-10-08 06:38:13 PM emilynb1 are we telling jokes now?!
2019-10-08 06:38:23 PM merrellsherry got it..lol
2019-10-08 06:38:29 PM bpasdon Share your favorite jokes y not?
2019-10-08 06:38:33 PM emilynb1 omg yes
2019-10-08 06:38:33 PM ronda I love the word w/in a word game
2019-10-08 06:38:41 PM aida1 i have coffee social every morning
2019-10-08 06:38:42 PM kate1995 We play binog twice a week in SNF but ALF side plays 6
2019-10-08 06:38:46 PM ronda We play it quite often
2019-10-08 06:38:51 PM adriannamarshall I have to leave soon but it was very nice to chat with you all. thanks for sharing all great ideas!!
2019-10-08 06:38:53 PM aehutchins A hot chocolate bar with whipped cream and other toppings
2019-10-08 06:38:56 PM lhalfacre Bingo is waht the residents ask for everyday. The only other thing I can get a big group is if there is food involved.
2019-10-08 06:38:57 PM chiquitacdelaney YES IF THEY GET I HAVE A JOKE BOOK BUT IT HORRIBLE
2019-10-08 06:39:11 PM chiquitacdelaney I DO BETTER MSKING MY OWN JOKE UP BUT PG13
2019-10-08 06:39:17 PM emilynb1 did you guys hear about the corduroy pillow? its making headlines
2019-10-08 06:39:19 PM merrellsherry no, we have to stay on topic if we want our credit. i really appreciate Kathy giving us this chat
2019-10-08 06:39:23 PM bpasdon lol
2019-10-08 06:39:28 PM ronda I have coffee socials at least 2-3 times a week
2019-10-08 06:39:28 PM kate1995 Do you all do prizes or quarters
2019-10-08 06:39:31 PM juliecormier Im trying to get a wheel of fortune game so big groups can play
2019-10-08 06:39:35 PM chiquitacdelaney NO
2019-10-08 06:39:39 PM crdsteele Yes Bingo is a favorite- but i try to switch it up so they arent always playing the same way. Scenic Bingo, Music Bingo, etc.
2019-10-08 06:39:42 PM amanda alot of the residents here like music so we have alot of music that comes in
2019-10-08 06:39:52 PM ronda Make our wheel of fortune game
2019-10-08 06:40:01 PM debkoelln I wish we could have a small store for the residents. How do you fund it?
2019-10-08 06:40:02 PM adriannamarshall prizes. I give them "funny money" then they can buy prizes at our country store
2019-10-08 06:40:05 PM aida1 in my facility all the prizes are real money
2019-10-08 06:40:06 PM bpasdon i use wheel of fortune on the nintendo Wii on our TV
2019-10-08 06:40:23 PM merrellsherry our residents love music , live, youtube, karaoke, all of it
2019-10-08 06:40:23 PM bpasdon i pretend im pat sajak and get everyone invovled they love it
2019-10-08 06:40:29 PM aida1 for bingo or blackjack
2019-10-08 06:40:35 PM taylorasia1989 My bingo people love candy, specifically chocolate
2019-10-08 06:40:36 PM ronda I made one a whell of fortune game
2019-10-08 06:40:37 PM merrellsherry love wheel of fortune
2019-10-08 06:40:37 PM chiquitacdelaney WE HAVE A WII JUST NOT THAT GAME'
2019-10-08 06:40:41 PM adriannamarshall Nice bpasdon! is it a game on the Wii
2019-10-08 06:40:48 PM bpasdon yup
2019-10-08 06:40:51 PM juliecormier ok good idea.
2019-10-08 06:40:54 PM lhalfacre I started a small store with my own money. Once the store started paying for itself I was refunded.
2019-10-08 06:40:54 PM aehutchins Ahh we have a Wii I haven't broken out yet
2019-10-08 06:40:55 PM kate1995 We make a big deal out of Fall Prevention bingo. One of the therapists call it and we give out shoe horns and walker bags. We do that once a quarter.
2019-10-08 06:40:56 PM bpasdon most game stops have it
2019-10-08 06:40:58 PM yvetter We recieve donations and we also purchase some of the items at the dollar tree.
2019-10-08 06:41:00 PM ronda We dont have a wii
2019-10-08 06:41:01 PM chiquitacdelaney OK TY
2019-10-08 06:41:03 PM merrellsherry we do wii turkey shoot on Thanksgiving
2019-10-08 06:41:17 PM regina1 I saw something today at the movie theather, my husband and I went to the movies this afternoon. During the previews, I saw something, I think was called; GoogleBike, they had used it on seniors, who could be riing a stationary bike, while looking at a movie screen, it showed visual map of the persons home town where he grea up, this man had dementia and he started talking about what that road use to be and so on. I thought how cool that could be for our residents maybe! Im going to tell my boss about it.
2019-10-08 06:41:20 PM sonyamsullivan Yes, emilynb1. Build a good relationship with the staff and let them eat the goodies you set out for the event too. Food always brings the staff in.
2019-10-08 06:41:31 PM debkoelln Do you have a special room for the store?
2019-10-08 06:41:39 PM tammiehall25 I feel like my facility doesn't do a lot of special events....we're having a small celebratin on veterans day with a cake and a moment of silence

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