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2019-10-22 06:24:13 PM angelalgreathouse enter the chat room
2019-10-22 06:24:31 PM kathyhughes We also found a woman who would become agitated at bedtime
2019-10-22 06:24:38 PM yvetter I have not tried reading stories before, but i really like that idea.
2019-10-22 06:24:45 PM chiquitacdelaney that sweet
2019-10-22 06:24:47 PM juliecormier kathy hughes is this in AL and if so did any residents frown upon this?
2019-10-22 06:24:53 PM taylorasia1989 Yes they say simply strecthing befor eoy lay down is suppose to help you sleep better
2019-10-22 06:24:54 PM kathyhughes We found out that she missed having her husband next to her when she went to bed..
2019-10-22 06:24:59 PM aehutchins I like the herbal tea
2019-10-22 06:25:06 PM juliecormier I think it is a great idea
2019-10-22 06:25:23 PM bnash a whole body pillow maybe could help
2019-10-22 06:25:27 PM kathyhughes We found that if someone sat down on the bed once she got in that she was much more calmer
2019-10-22 06:25:52 PM angelalgreathouse we also havea few of those life like cats the purr and meow. we use those with some of the residents. its soothes them.
2019-10-22 06:25:56 PM taylorasia1989 Body pillow or large stuffed animal
2019-10-22 06:25:58 PM ronda I can see that, that would help
2019-10-22 06:26:16 PM kathyhughes It was in Skilled Nursing, but it was an activity we dod in the evening and the residents enjoyed it and told the state how much they liked it
2019-10-22 06:26:18 PM chiquitacdelaney wow that awesome simple tactics
2019-10-22 06:26:27 PM erittenhouse1683 We have a few residents that have the life like cats, they love them.
2019-10-22 06:26:31 PM hryniefm All of these ideas sound really amazing. Did you have quite a bit of staff?
2019-10-22 06:26:45 PM yvetter Would you have one of the activities staff sit with her or would you have a CNA do that?
2019-10-22 06:26:49 PM aehutchins Body pillow! to fill up some of the bed
2019-10-22 06:27:04 PM kathyhughes Yes we placed that in her care plan so anyone could do it each night
2019-10-22 06:27:07 PM juliecormier ok I think it is a sweet jester
2019-10-22 06:27:12 PM splush2402 Does the routine of doing the same routine like the 'sweet dreams cart" help with dementia? Can they remember routine?
2019-10-22 06:27:15 PM rhondakapcsos how large was your skilled nursing facility
2019-10-22 06:27:23 PM regina1 our facility has these 2 cats that pur and make soothing kitty noises, they're like motion detected, if you squeeze their paw, it reacts. Its on the memory care, we are not open in that area yet, Im thinking that might make a resident uneasy
2019-10-22 06:27:43 PM adyson87 i love the sweet dreams cart!!!
2019-10-22 06:27:48 PM kathyhughes Alsp remember it is not an activity for all residents you have to know them but folks with behavior issues seemed to enjoy it
2019-10-22 06:27:51 PM splush2402 We have the cats and they love them
2019-10-22 06:27:54 PM aehutchins Some residents with dementia can remember routine
2019-10-22 06:27:58 PM shelbydonahue Splush2402, I am actually a certified dementia practicioner and yes! routine is actually key with dementia residents!
2019-10-22 06:28:08 PM chiquitacdelaney ok
2019-10-22 06:28:09 PM deniseweiss Now that the days are getting shorter, does anyone find that sundownig has become more prevalent in their facility? Not just longer, but more intense?
2019-10-22 06:28:12 PM regina1 yes it is
2019-10-22 06:28:16 PM splush2402 ok. I thought so.
2019-10-22 06:28:19 PM kathyhughes You have to know your residents not everyone was involved in the activity
2019-10-22 06:28:20 PM angelalgreathouse actually you may find the resident really like that. we have had great success with them as well as the life like baby we have.
2019-10-22 06:28:22 PM splush2402 ty
2019-10-22 06:28:23 PM lamearaj Yess!!!!
2019-10-22 06:28:26 PM deniseweiss sundowning*
2019-10-22 06:28:38 PM lamearaj my behavior patients have been very worked up lately
2019-10-22 06:28:55 PM juliecormier We have a nursery in our memory care and a life like baby and it really helps with sun downers
2019-10-22 06:28:56 PM shelbydonahue Weather changing here and really makes everyone in a tizzy!!!
2019-10-22 06:29:17 PM angelalgreathouse the baby really soothes a resident who ran a daycare when she becomes aggitatted we ask if she could help us with the baby
2019-10-22 06:29:19 PM ronda Our COPD patients have been really confused and frustrated lately.
2019-10-22 06:29:25 PM lamearaj baby care does wonders
2019-10-22 06:29:30 PM monoliver We have a couple of residets who call out for help all day...Ive learned that if I go offer to cover them and get them warmed up or talk to them they calm down for a least a short period
2019-10-22 06:29:30 PM erittenhouse1683 It has been very cloudy and rainy here lately, and that's been having a major effect on our folks
2019-10-22 06:29:42 PM kathyhughes What is triggering their behavior Ronda...
2019-10-22 06:29:47 PM taylorasia1989 I think its not so uch that they "remember" but that are nore comfortable with changes and steps if they are repitious, its like thaey are no longer caught off gaurd
2019-10-22 06:29:58 PM yvetter We have a baby doll in our Memory care unit and two life like cats that the residents love.
2019-10-22 06:30:26 PM monoliver yes the weather has seeming to have an effect on ours as well...not into coming to activities...pain in joints or too cold and such
2019-10-22 06:30:42 PM regina1 weather, time change this weekend too
2019-10-22 06:30:55 PM juliecormier I would like to get the cats for our Mc and I have noticed a big change in all our residents with the weather changing over
2019-10-22 06:31:01 PM angelalgreathouse we have are having those issues too.
2019-10-22 06:31:06 PM yvetter I have noticed the same Monoliver. Getting people in for range of motion in the mornings ahs become a little more difficult.
2019-10-22 06:31:08 PM ronda Agitation. I know with the fall there are a lot of allergens in the air. If I couldn't breath, I would be aitated too!!
2019-10-22 06:31:13 PM angelalgreathouse left the chat room
2019-10-22 06:31:36 PM angelalgreathouse enter the chat room
2019-10-22 06:31:47 PM regina1 plus its not getting sunny early in the morning, its darker longer
2019-10-22 06:32:14 PM kathyhughes Ronda, they might like to go outside in the cold air or they might need an air purifier that would help
2019-10-22 06:32:18 PM juliecormier I wished we could get a blanket warmer or steamer for warm blankets I feel like with all the fronts causing aching and other issues this would make the residents feel so much better
2019-10-22 06:32:19 PM angelalgreathouse Rainy gloomy days are hard for residents.
2019-10-22 06:32:20 PM taylorasia1989 Yes our residents have been sneezing alot and more tired/sleepy
2019-10-22 06:32:29 PM chiquitacdelaney the timing of the day
2019-10-22 06:32:35 PM kathyhughes also you can get some lights that will help b
2019-10-22 06:32:39 PM regina1 flu shots, colds and cold bones
2019-10-22 06:32:46 PM rhondakapcsos I have a women really off in our memory care unit, she usually participates in all activities and for the past week is upset and crying that she found out her mother died and needs to leave to take care of matters, she herself is 94.
2019-10-22 06:32:53 PM kathyhughes but I am guessing that they are used to the change of seasons
2019-10-22 06:33:18 PM tamracreighton left the chat room
2019-10-22 06:33:28 PM kathyhughes Then Rhonda find out what she needs to take care of and help her with the process
2019-10-22 06:33:29 PM shelbydonahue Are people reminding her that her mother is gone? Or is she initiating the idea herself?
2019-10-22 06:33:42 PM yvetter Hmm that is interesting. I wonder if her mother passed during this time of the year?
2019-10-22 06:33:45 PM ronda Going outside in Western Texas this time of year makes their COPD much worse!
2019-10-22 06:33:48 PM tamracreighton enter the chat room
2019-10-22 06:33:54 PM kathyhughes I would guess that her mother died around this time of year
2019-10-22 06:34:04 PM buddyrmorvent There is some very interesting research on the effects of blue light versus yellow light as it relates to dementia.
2019-10-22 06:34:07 PM rhondakapcsos All she keeps saying is she needs to leave the building and go home
2019-10-22 06:34:08 PM juliecormier My guess also
2019-10-22 06:34:09 PM bnash thats sad
2019-10-22 06:34:18 PM kathyhughes then Ronda I would get them some air purifiers
2019-10-22 06:34:21 PM regina1 Ronda Im in dallas, the weather here has been crazy-not to mention the recent tornados
2019-10-22 06:34:28 PM kathyhughes they need some cold air
2019-10-22 06:34:37 PM shelbydonahue Oh sad..I know some will ask about their parents and then staff will say "they died" and then they relive it again :(
2019-10-22 06:34:38 PM kathyhughes how about personal AC's
2019-10-22 06:34:44 PM monoliver We have a lady who thinks she has been left at school and cant understand why her mom hasnt picked her up...this is an every day occuance
2019-10-22 06:35:10 PM bnash ya sounds familiar
2019-10-22 06:35:17 PM angelalgreathouse when we have a resident that really wants to leave or upset we usually can get her to talk on the phone to one of the staff members on another unit. this works. it takes her mind of leaving
2019-10-22 06:35:25 PM chiquitacdelaney sound like neglect ???
2019-10-22 06:35:31 PM lamearaj uncle arthur is one cause, but at my place we have been ndoing room changes and THAT is never easy for them to adjust to . Also getting or loosing room mates, i have a lady who believes her room mate is a man in stead of a woman
2019-10-22 06:35:57 PM lamearaj she use to be a care giver for an elderly man.. she is reliving that stage
2019-10-22 06:36:12 PM erittenhouse1683 I had a resident once that thought I was her husband and would sob when she thought I was leaving, thinking that her husband was leaving her for someone else. I tried my best to find alternate routes to not upset her.
2019-10-22 06:36:14 PM aehutchins Almost all of my residents with roomates dont trust them
2019-10-22 06:36:27 PM kathyhughes You should all take some time this week and look at the Teepa Snow videos on YouTube
2019-10-22 06:36:36 PM lamearaj will do
2019-10-22 06:36:38 PM ronda THey are on oxygen and the one I am thinking about griped and complained that the purifier was too loud. Nursing turned her oxygen up and the AC down.
2019-10-22 06:36:40 PM kathyhughes she has a great way to approach the residents
2019-10-22 06:36:41 PM lamearaj making that note
2019-10-22 06:36:43 PM emilynb1 she has great videos
2019-10-22 06:36:45 PM bnash ok
2019-10-22 06:36:47 PM regina1 she is awesome, love her videos
2019-10-22 06:36:50 PM shelbydonahue I love Teepa Snow!!
2019-10-22 06:36:55 PM rhondakapcsos left the chat room
2019-10-22 06:37:01 PM juliecormier will give it a look
2019-10-22 06:37:02 PM rhondakapcsos enter the chat room
2019-10-22 06:37:06 PM kathyhughes She has answers to many of the behavior issues
2019-10-22 06:37:17 PM aehutchins Never heard of her, trying
2019-10-22 06:37:20 PM angelalgreathouse Teepa Snow vidoes are part of our inservices at my faciltiy. they are a very good.
2019-10-22 06:37:20 PM lamearaj (y)
2019-10-22 06:37:24 PM yvetter Thank you! I will make sure to look it up.
2019-10-22 06:37:25 PM tamracreighton Im going to check that out
2019-10-22 06:37:25 PM crystalandino never head of teepa shall give it a try
2019-10-22 06:37:27 PM kathyhughes As for the COPD residents Ronda I would bring it up at care plan meeting
2019-10-22 06:37:35 PM regina1 ours as well Angela
2019-10-22 06:37:38 PM splush2402 I love Teepa Snow. Just went to her "View from all perspectives" conference. She is AMAZING
2019-10-22 06:38:18 PM bnash always a good idea getting other peoples input becuase they show us or have us think of other ideas always good to brainstorm
2019-10-22 06:38:29 PM emilynb1 i always found it helpful to let the residents call the person they are "looking for" or think they are "unsafe" and ensure them that everyhing is ok
2019-10-22 06:38:46 PM ronda We are trying everything we can think of. She has her own ac in her room.
2019-10-22 06:39:43 PM bnash earplugs
2019-10-22 06:39:47 PM kathyhughes Well I have a limitied idea for COPD but I would do some research on the disease and see if there is anything that we coulld do
2019-10-22 06:40:04 PM deniseweiss Yes, oftentimes it's beneficial to just go to that place with them and never correct any of their misperceptions, or do so very gently. They will forget very easily and it's not fair to make them relive any pain
2019-10-22 06:40:15 PM ronda Her husband said she is like this every year at this time, until we get our first freeze.
2019-10-22 06:40:15 PM juliecormier are any of you doing halloween trick or treating at your facility?
2019-10-22 06:40:24 PM shelbydonahue yes we are!
2019-10-22 06:40:29 PM yvetter Yes! we are doing a trick or treat street
2019-10-22 06:40:34 PM emilynb1 yes tomorrow actually! with the community
2019-10-22 06:40:34 PM monoliver yes we are and having a halloween bash
2019-10-22 06:40:35 PM rhondakapcsos this weekend
2019-10-22 06:40:40 PM chiquitacdelaney yes
2019-10-22 06:40:46 PM aehutchins We are having kids of employees stop by
2019-10-22 06:40:48 PM chiquitacdelaney new thursday
2019-10-22 06:40:51 PM erittenhouse1683 We are doing outs on Saturday and then joining a trunk or treat with our County
2019-10-22 06:40:52 PM chiquitacdelaney next
2019-10-22 06:40:52 PM angelalgreathouse We are it is an annual event that the residents love.
2019-10-22 06:41:10 PM juliecormier Does anyone let the tricker treaters go room to room?
2019-10-22 06:41:35 PM adyson87 left the chat room
2019-10-22 06:41:36 PM hryniefm At our facility we are having the local daycare come in all in their costumes for a party, then we have our halloween party and then trick or treaters coming
2019-10-22 06:41:38 PM angelalgreathouse we open ours to the community. our resident also help run some of the games we offer any vsitors that my come for our event
2019-10-22 06:41:40 PM aehutchins yes ours will be going room to room'
2019-10-22 06:41:43 PM erittenhouse1683 Our residents sit in their doorways and a long the hallways. Kids go through the whole building
2019-10-22 06:41:46 PM emilynb1 we arent letting them go room to room because many of them do not wish to participate. we are setting up many stations for the residents who do want to (lounges, diningrooms, etc)
2019-10-22 06:41:50 PM yvetter We have our residents sit outside of their rooms with buckets of candy that we refill and the trick or treaters walk through our hallways room to room
2019-10-22 06:41:51 PM lamearaj the academy school across from us is having the kids come and they will be trick or treating with us thru the hall ways
2019-10-22 06:41:53 PM kathyhughes So we have moved on to Halloween!
2019-10-22 06:42:11 PM adyson87 enter the chat room
2019-10-22 06:42:18 PM juliecormier This is my first year and I was told it works better if used stations. Thanks for all the info
2019-10-22 06:42:21 PM rhondakapcsos residents have been making decorations for their doors and some are putting costumes together, they love when the little ones for trick or treating
2019-10-22 06:42:30 PM taylorasia1989 yes we also set up stations and put arrows to show which way to go
2019-10-22 06:42:33 PM chiquitacdelaney lol
2019-10-22 06:42:44 PM shelbydonahue We put monster feet cut outs throughout the facility that leads to a large bowl of candy and they grab from there-helps keep hands to themselves and decrease chances of spreading anything!!
2019-10-22 06:42:55 PM juliecormier oops sorry
2019-10-22 06:42:56 PM erittenhouse1683 We have more residents this year that are interested in making sure everything is decorated for the kids to look at
2019-10-22 06:42:57 PM lamearaj yass! im doing my witches brew regular and thicken with halloween jingo and creepy treats
2019-10-22 06:43:01 PM kathyhughes Party City just advertised tonight that all costumes are 60% off
2019-10-22 06:43:07 PM chiquitacdelaney lol
2019-10-22 06:43:12 PM splush2402 We are NOT doing room 2 room.
2019-10-22 06:43:14 PM bnash thats awesome!!
2019-10-22 06:43:20 PM chiquitacdelaney 99 cent store
2019-10-22 06:43:25 PM erittenhouse1683 I think I need to head to Party City!
2019-10-22 06:43:29 PM emilynb1 omg! ill have to go get one. i was going to be a witch but i can do better lol
2019-10-22 06:43:29 PM yvetter I am going to hit up party city!
2019-10-22 06:43:29 PM rhondakapcsos I missed that advertisement lol
2019-10-22 06:43:35 PM juliecormier Party City awesome deal
2019-10-22 06:43:41 PM splush2402 Yay! LOVE Party City
2019-10-22 06:43:47 PM regina1 im going as the game Operation lol
2019-10-22 06:43:51 PM aehutchins just left the 99 cent store today with three residents
2019-10-22 06:43:52 PM bnash I still dont know what i want to be need to figure it out soon though!
2019-10-22 06:43:53 PM ronda We participated in a Halloween event last that caused some behavior issues because of the masks the kids wore. So we are not participating this yer.
2019-10-22 06:43:56 PM lamearaj awww cute!!
2019-10-22 06:44:00 PM regina1 making it not renting or buying
2019-10-22 06:44:07 PM angelalgreathouse we have staff that donate use of old costumes for the residents use.
2019-10-22 06:44:07 PM monoliver this is not halloween but for christmas we are having deck the halls...4 local high schools will come and decorate the halls and have a contest best hall wins...they are also decorating Christmas trees to auction off and raise money for the activities
2019-10-22 06:44:09 PM lamearaj regina lol like that one
2019-10-22 06:44:12 PM yvetter We are having a halloween costume contest in our facility!
2019-10-22 06:44:22 PM chiquitacdelaney we having hollween contest
2019-10-22 06:44:28 PM regina1 im going to use kitchen tongs for the tweezers lol
2019-10-22 06:44:39 PM lamearaj we have goodwill trip friday to finish up with a few costumes that we would rather m,ake from scratch
2019-10-22 06:44:52 PM kathyhughes Monica...look at Facebook Marketplace for Christmas trees...I saw some yesterday for Free
2019-10-22 06:44:55 PM rhondakapcsos lol- like that regina
2019-10-22 06:44:58 PM lamearaj lololol love it
2019-10-22 06:45:03 PM erittenhouse1683 We have a Party on halloween with a Costume Contest for staff and one for residents. Staff decide the winner for the Residents and the Residents choose the staff winner
2019-10-22 06:45:06 PM splush2402 Does anyone here have A/L with Memory Care? How do you do these big events together and not leave anyone out?
2019-10-22 06:45:06 PM monoliver ok thank you
2019-10-22 06:45:10 PM crystalandino no coustues this year our res want pins and hats for when the kids come to trick or treat
2019-10-22 06:45:11 PM yvetter I am having a hard time with decorating in my facility due to the policies they have and fire hazards.
2019-10-22 06:45:12 PM juliecormier lamearaj crafty cool
2019-10-22 06:45:15 PM bnash i cant believe christmas is almost here omg
2019-10-22 06:45:19 PM regina1 ill let yall know how it goes
2019-10-22 06:45:24 PM yvetter how are you decorating your facilities?
2019-10-22 06:45:34 PM chiquitacdelaney me eith im be broke again lol
2019-10-22 06:45:35 PM emilynb1 are we on christmas now
2019-10-22 06:45:47 PM chiquitacdelaney lol
2019-10-22 06:45:48 PM regina1 oh I cant think of Christmas already lol
2019-10-22 06:45:53 PM erittenhouse1683 Our Memory Care- some of the residents that want to come out of the unit to sit at the end of the hall and hand out candy.
2019-10-22 06:46:01 PM rhondakapcsos these seasons are going too fast
2019-10-22 06:46:02 PM monoliver we did pumpkins nothing scary just fall for those who dont celebrate
2019-10-22 06:46:03 PM splush2402 The train is off the rails. :D
2019-10-22 06:46:04 PM emilynb1 i have my december calendar half finished hahahaha
2019-10-22 06:46:05 PM juliecormier Everything I bring in is too scarey and rejected for decorations and I get it
2019-10-22 06:46:11 PM regina1 LOL@train,
2019-10-22 06:46:14 PM angelalgreathouse we do a craft bazzar to raise money for our resident christmas fund
2019-10-22 06:46:19 PM crystalandino no christmas stop the potty mouth
2019-10-22 06:46:20 PM bnash i ask my maintenance guy since he knows what we can and cant use for fire safety and work with what he tells me
2019-10-22 06:46:39 PM emilynb1 only because we do some things every year and already picked dates at our last meeting
2019-10-22 06:46:40 PM lamearaj yea julie we love crafts.. tahts one of my biggest hits!! i have many creative ladies and i love it also!! it helps financially also
2019-10-22 06:46:43 PM chiquitacdelaney we want on here for hopefullyBE ON HERE should all have ALL PASS
2019-10-22 06:47:01 PM erittenhouse1683 We've had a bunch of trees donated this year so we will add to our collection and are going to try to do each tree a different theme
2019-10-22 06:47:02 PM yvetter I asked my maintenance guy also and he gave me list of things that we cannot do, and i feel like we are very limited to what we can have.
2019-10-22 06:47:11 PM lamearaj i did the angel tree for my rsidents oct.1 and all my residents have been adopted
2019-10-22 06:47:18 PM angelalgreathouse left the chat room
2019-10-22 06:47:18 PM angelalgreathouse enter the chat room
2019-10-22 06:47:44 PM hryniefm left the chat room
2019-10-22 06:47:47 PM bnash there will always be limtations just have to be creative and ask for ideas people always have some ideas i would never think of
2019-10-22 06:47:49 PM ronda TH elime green text is not readible
2019-10-22 06:47:52 PM lamearaj offer up is great right now AND YARD SALE!!!
2019-10-22 06:47:53 PM juliecormier resident angel tree sounds awesome....gonna try
2019-10-22 06:48:04 PM kathyhughes There are decorations that you can use...just check with Maintanence
2019-10-22 06:48:25 PM kathyhughes What do you do the day after Halloween?
2019-10-22 06:48:27 PM erittenhouse1683 How do you do your angel tree? Is it just out for staff or is it in a public place?
2019-10-22 06:48:27 PM lamearaj SORRY (Tp)
2019-10-22 06:48:34 PM taylorasia1989 We have a tree decorating event where residets take turns putting on ornaments whether they are given to them or have their own
2019-10-22 06:48:41 PM emilynb1 undecorate lol
2019-10-22 06:48:42 PM chiquitacdelaney WE HAVE A ALZHEMIER WERE STAFF FAMILY VISITOR DONATE 10 OR WATEVER
2019-10-22 06:48:44 PM marymable1 i invite kindergartens and 1st grade for a walk through trick of treat. we decorate our walk way and they walk through and resident pass out candy.
2019-10-22 06:48:44 PM bnash if you have an idea and know what you need to execute it then propse it and go from there
2019-10-22 06:48:51 PM chiquitacdelaney TREE
2019-10-22 06:48:59 PM rhondakapcsos get ready for Thanks giving
2019-10-22 06:49:46 PM crystalandino thanksgiving decor and crafting
2019-10-22 06:49:46 PM ronda Paint all the pumpkins red and green and make ornaments out of them.
2019-10-22 06:49:46 PM juliecormier My mind was one month at a time kinda mind until I started being an AD
2019-10-22 06:49:50 PM chiquitacdelaney YES I WORK THAT DAY
2019-10-22 06:49:52 PM angelalgreathouse we put a christmas tree in every diningroom. the resident help decorate them. it is a fun time for all. we really deck out our halls also. christmas is when our resident seem to have more fun
2019-10-22 06:50:01 PM regina1 I hear ya Julie,lol
2019-10-22 06:50:01 PM bnash cant wait to eat some good food
2019-10-22 06:50:03 PM aehutchins We drag out the tree and decorate for thanksgiving then start making dinner plans for thanksgiving and planning invitations
2019-10-22 06:50:06 PM chiquitacdelaney I AGREE
2019-10-22 06:50:18 PM regina1 its non stop thinking of ideas and creating
2019-10-22 06:50:20 PM lamearaj ERITTENHOUSE1683, I PUT THE TREE IN THE ENTRYWAY WITH WISHES AND SEX OF RESIDENT ONLY
2019-10-22 06:50:23 PM bnash literally take day by day im bad at procrastinating
2019-10-22 06:50:31 PM splush2402 After Halloween= Clean up of all 30 painted pumpkins and 3 big scarecrows we have out front
2019-10-22 06:50:42 PM taylorasia1989 our facility always does a food drive to donate for those who may not get a full thanksgiving dinner, all cannd goods and non parishables
2019-10-22 06:50:48 PM adyson87 After Thanksgiving. We start out Thankful Tree. Adding our Harvest Decor to our building "Decorating Club"
2019-10-22 06:50:58 PM angelalgreathouse we hang a a tree by our break room for staff to adopt residens
2019-10-22 06:51:13 PM lamearaj I DONT USE NAMES OR ROOM NUMBERS PER HIPPA, I THEN KEEP THE MATCHING TAG WITH ACTUAL NAME ON IT WHEN ITS TIME FOR SANTA AND THE GIFT HAS RETURNED
2019-10-22 06:51:14 PM adyson87 also i do a food drive...
2019-10-22 06:51:15 PM juliecormier Food Drive and Decorating Club great ideas
2019-10-22 06:51:17 PM splush2402 Our owner didnt like them, but our residents LOVED them... so... guess who wins?
2019-10-22 06:51:22 PM chiquitacdelaney OUR ENTRY WAY
2019-10-22 06:51:27 PM erittenhouse1683 Thanks Lamearaj! We have only put it up for staff but I wonder if we put it out in the front if we'd have more picked
2019-10-22 06:51:35 PM ronda splush2402, paint the pumpkins red and green and the stem gold or silver and they look like Christmas balls.
2019-10-22 06:51:46 PM yvetter We have a tree on every hall, however in the main loby we have a "giving tree" and every year we interview every resident and they give us 3 things they would like for christmas. We then fill out tages with their names and 3 items they would like and a staff member will grab a name or however many they want and they buy a gift for the resident.
2019-10-22 06:51:55 PM aehutchins left the chat room
2019-10-22 06:51:57 PM rhondakapcsos we already sent out invitations to the families for Thanksgiving, our main dinner with residents and family is earlier this year
2019-10-22 06:52:01 PM splush2402 Awwww! Love that idea!
2019-10-22 06:52:03 PM yvetter then we have Santa distribute the gifts.
2019-10-22 06:52:05 PM chiquitacdelaney WITCH HANGING OFF OUR DOOR
2019-10-22 06:52:12 PM splush2402 Thank you, ronda!
2019-10-22 06:52:19 PM angelalgreathouse i like that idea about the giving tree
2019-10-22 06:52:24 PM shelbydonahue The giving tree is a great idea!!!
2019-10-22 06:52:24 PM bnash i create a poster board in the breakroom with all my residents names and staff sign next to the name they want to buy christmas gifts for like a secret santa all gifts are from santaa residents are unaware who got them the gift
2019-10-22 06:52:27 PM emilynb1 i have 10 christmas trees in my unit alone.... cant say im excited to decorate lol
2019-10-22 06:52:35 PM regina1 oh my
2019-10-22 06:52:41 PM angelalgreathouse our maintenace guy dresses as santa for us
2019-10-22 06:52:42 PM taylorasia1989 We have our main thanksgiving dinner at luch time just in case people go out with families for dinner
2019-10-22 06:52:48 PM erittenhouse1683 That's alot of trees!
2019-10-22 06:52:52 PM lamearaj ERITTENHOUSE, I HAD MY TREE ON THE PIANO FIRST THEN MOVED TO ENTRY WAY AND ALL TAGS WERE GONE IN 1 WEEK!!!
2019-10-22 06:53:01 PM erittenhouse1683 sweet
2019-10-22 06:53:11 PM juliecormier 10 trees wow
2019-10-22 06:53:12 PM emilynb1 i know its wild! i am responsible for 72 residents
2019-10-22 06:53:13 PM crystalandino wow 10 i have 4 and im loosing my mind so much glitter and garlen
2019-10-22 06:53:18 PM splush2402 emilynb1, I hope to have thatmany
2019-10-22 06:53:28 PM tamracreighton left the chat room
2019-10-22 06:53:38 PM splush2402 I want to do a Festival of Trees Holiday Open House
2019-10-22 06:53:43 PM lamearaj I ENCOURAGED STAFF TO PARTICIPATE SINCE NOONE LIKED THE FACT THAT I HAD A XMAS TREE OUT IN OCTOBER , YET THEY LOVED MY FALL TREE IN THE DINING AREA LOL
2019-10-22 06:53:47 PM ronda Your welcome splush 2402
2019-10-22 06:53:58 PM bnash i have just enough one for each unit one for the main activity room on ground floor and one for resident dinning area
2019-10-22 06:53:59 PM monoliver this isnt for residents but I am doing youve been mugged...fill a mug with goodies and sneak into someones office with a tag saying theyve been mugged and to take the treats refill and sneak it to someone else until everyone of the deparment heads get a treat
2019-10-22 06:54:02 PM taylorasia1989 we usually have 6 trees, one in each living/common room on each floor
2019-10-22 06:54:12 PM kathyhughes I used to put up 10 trees in my house! I would put up the 12 trees at work and then come home and decorate as well
2019-10-22 06:54:13 PM splush2402 & invite the community. Black tie event kinda. Raise money for charity.
2019-10-22 06:54:19 PM erittenhouse1683 We do a family open house every year. We do family pictures with a professional photographer, decorate cookies, have food, and make an ornament.
2019-10-22 06:54:24 PM emilynb1 wow kathy!! ambitious!
2019-10-22 06:54:34 PM kathyhughes I love christmas trees
2019-10-22 06:54:38 PM bnash me to
2019-10-22 06:54:43 PM splush2402 kathyhughes... WISH i had your energy! Thats amazing
2019-10-22 06:54:46 PM shelbydonahue I'm dreading putting up my 1 tree at home!! lol
2019-10-22 06:54:54 PM kathyhughes So are there any questions I missed tonight?
2019-10-22 06:54:56 PM regina1 we have a charlie brown style Christmas at home, we love it
2019-10-22 06:54:58 PM emilynb1 loving the "you've been mugged" idae
2019-10-22 06:55:00 PM juliecormier oh wow I thought four was alot!
2019-10-22 06:55:01 PM emilynb1 idea**
2019-10-22 06:55:17 PM erittenhouse1683 Does anyone find that by the time your done decorating at work that it's hard to do it at home?
2019-10-22 06:55:22 PM rhondakapcsos I love christmas trees too! But only put a total of 6 up at work and 2 at home
2019-10-22 06:55:27 PM bnash where can we find our grades for all our miterm assignments
2019-10-22 06:55:30 PM taylorasia1989 w have an open house for chritmas and sevr hot chocolate with cruched pepermint and whipped cream and of course egg nog
2019-10-22 06:55:33 PM angelalgreathouse mug idea i may implement
2019-10-22 06:55:35 PM ronda I have I have ten Christmas trees in my house as well
2019-10-22 06:55:36 PM kathyhughes Nope I looked forward to it each year
2019-10-22 06:55:38 PM chiquitacdelaney NO ONE QUESTION ABOUT GRADE WHEN WILL YOU POST THE LIVE CHAT GRADE
2019-10-22 06:55:51 PM kathyhughes I will be doing that soon

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