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2019-11-05 07:02:07 PM amanda we are going to be doing sing a longs and making orniments
2019-11-05 07:02:14 PM deniseweiss Yes, seasonal aromatherapy works wonders for sure. Adult coloring using holiday-themed pages is also very popular
2019-11-05 07:02:19 PM michelled We are making tree ornaments.
2019-11-05 07:02:28 PM lamearaj Constrution paper with a picture on it and cut into different shapes
2019-11-05 07:02:32 PM kathyhughes What kind of ornaments???
2019-11-05 07:02:38 PM aehutchins Mostly we let the higher functioning residents complete the crafts then they assist in giving the crafts as gifts to those lower functioning residents
2019-11-05 07:03:05 PM tjsheerin yarn crafts, hands on baking ornaments crafts
2019-11-05 07:03:10 PM spassa sing alongs and
2019-11-05 07:03:20 PM amanda We are going to make homeade orinments by doing salt dough ornaments
2019-11-05 07:03:24 PM spassa dress ups
2019-11-05 07:03:29 PM angelalgreathouse We make tree ornaments. like the contruction paper chains or cotton ball snowmen
2019-11-05 07:03:30 PM michelled Plastic balls, an we will fill them with glue and glitter. Some will make snowmen and others make a deer.
2019-11-05 07:03:33 PM gayle78 Hi.For our lower functioning residents we usually do scent based activities.Such as spices for cookies and pies and try to stimulate their memory recall.
2019-11-05 07:03:34 PM ruthknable The highter functioning residents are wanting to give back more, so when those that are lower functioning receive cards or want to do a craft, those who can read to them or help them will do so. We are trying to insitll family in our folks.
2019-11-05 07:03:38 PM aehutchins We try to keep the crafts sensory friendly. Fuzzy picture frames or ornaments with bells
2019-11-05 07:04:31 PM kathyhughes It is a great way to share ideas if you are specific so others can see the ideas
2019-11-05 07:04:40 PM hryniefm Viewing christmas lights, sing alongs, sensory groups with pine scents (during this time we go through a christmas box that has christmas ornaments, stockings, etc.), the kids come and do a christmas craft
2019-11-05 07:04:59 PM spassa do theme dress day... pj and hallmark movies
2019-11-05 07:05:55 PM crdsteele We always invite Santa and Mrs. Claus to come and visit our residents and take pictures.
2019-11-05 07:06:16 PM ruthknable hallmark movies are great, but I personally found that depending on the resident, I have to be careful showing them early in the season. Some of my folks get fixated on having to leave and prep for the holidays etc.
2019-11-05 07:06:24 PM isabel13 we could make ceramic ornaments that fit each individauls personality
2019-11-05 07:06:26 PM kathyhughes So with the lower functioning residents you make ornaments, have aroma therapy, take them out to see the lights and watch movies
2019-11-05 07:06:46 PM angelalgreathouse we are doing glamour pictures this year for our residents to give to their families for christmas
2019-11-05 07:07:24 PM gayle78 Aroma therapy is used so much in our facility.They enjoy it so much.
2019-11-05 07:07:24 PM crdsteele Love the glamour picture idea!
2019-11-05 07:07:51 PM kathyhughes What activities do your residents plan for the holidays?
2019-11-05 07:07:56 PM deniseweiss Our November and December weekends are filled with various groups coming in, mostly intergenerational groups like scouts and schoolchildren Christmas caroling, helping our seniors with crafts and Bingo, and even bringing in animals to spread holiday cheer
2019-11-05 07:07:57 PM amanda we have done the pictures and put them on christmas cards previous years. Some even have family members in them. The families all loved them
2019-11-05 07:07:59 PM ruthknable Our folks also love to help so when we do the holiday family dinner in our Memory Unit, we will let them help set up, serve, etc. this gives them ownership and helps them remember when they hosted these events at their homes.
2019-11-05 07:08:46 PM crdsteele Dirty Santa :)
2019-11-05 07:09:04 PM kathyhughes Please explain Cierra
2019-11-05 07:09:04 PM spassa i have AL and IL and NH.... some like christmas bingo and crafts and some enjoy carolers and thinking about doing elf on shelfs
2019-11-05 07:09:13 PM michelled Ours asked to play a candy cane minute to win it game. Also a game called bloomers.
2019-11-05 07:09:16 PM angelalgreathouse We allow the resident to plan the decorations and decorate for the christmas party for residents and family.
2019-11-05 07:09:29 PM gayle78 Our residents plan seasonal poetry and are really fans of making greeting cards.
2019-11-05 07:09:39 PM amanda I am trying to plan an outing for the residents to see the lights. Also we have 2 family christmas parties that we do.
2019-11-05 07:10:19 PM ruthknable Does anyone have the address where cards can be sent to wounded warriors or shipped to soldiers over seas. Our people are working on Holiday cards to give out to their families and want to expand it.
2019-11-05 07:10:25 PM kathyhughes I had a resident planning committee and they did the planning for activities for each month
2019-11-05 07:10:28 PM deniseweiss We have a holiday raffle each year that our residents decide the theme of
2019-11-05 07:10:42 PM tjsheerin In resibdent council we discuss all the activities that the residents want to do. Such as Christmas party, Day trips, special bingo, baking fun and other activities
2019-11-05 07:10:59 PM kathyhughes They would plan a Scrooge-a-thon and would show a different Scrooge movie 2x a week
2019-11-05 07:11:00 PM isabel13 we take our residents downtown to see the christmas lights as a group, i also have kids from different elementry schools come out to sing christmas carols , we have volenteers come out to paint holiday themed canavas as well
2019-11-05 07:11:03 PM yvetter I like that idea!we have a resident service team and they come up with ideas of activities to hold.
2019-11-05 07:11:09 PM gayle78 Yes,Resident council inputs alot of planning for our calendars as well.They request Pie face alot during holidays.
2019-11-05 07:11:10 PM michelled As do we, and they keep asking for the same activities all the time
2019-11-05 07:11:21 PM spassa I like the scrooge athon
2019-11-05 07:11:59 PM aehutchins We have a hallmark week where we play hallmark christmas movies once a day
2019-11-05 07:12:04 PM kathyhughes The folks loved planning and making the decor for our parties and events
2019-11-05 07:12:04 PM ruthknable We are working on getting in the regular system of the monthly meeting so things don't fall on our director. It has been crazy, she is just back from maternity leave and we have lost 2 team members so we are never all together at once because our hours are split up trying to cover.
2019-11-05 07:12:05 PM tjsheerin my residents love their bingo
2019-11-05 07:12:33 PM gayle78 Oh Bingo is a MUST!!
2019-11-05 07:12:35 PM rhondakapcsos enter the chat room
2019-11-05 07:12:44 PM yvetter Yes! That is what we do for crafts. This year we are going to have each unit decorate their hals and have a friendly contest and see who can "deck the halls"
2019-11-05 07:12:46 PM amanda with Resident council there is usually on 6 people that show up and they talk about what they would like to see on the calander and when it is added to the calander they never show up. So i usually have to go around to the residents indiviually and get ideas.
2019-11-05 07:12:49 PM angelalgreathouse so do mine. we have bingo 3 times a weeks
2019-11-05 07:12:51 PM lamearaj yes BINGO too
2019-11-05 07:12:53 PM crdsteele DIRTY SANTA: This is for our Assisted Living Building- the residents will each buy a funny gift under $5 and wrap it and stick it under the tree. Each person will draw a number to see who goes first. Each person will take turns either opening up a new present or stealing a present that somebody already has opened that they like. Once an item has been stolen 3 times it becomes "frozen" and cannot be stolen again. This game brings a lot of laughs!!
2019-11-05 07:13:00 PM ruthknable Ours do too Kathy. They love making the things for the bulletin boards each month. And in baking club each person is designated aperson to do each thing.
2019-11-05 07:13:08 PM isabel13 i enjoy giving the resident different options on there holiday movies and there activities as well i even print out holiday day themed bingos that the residents and families enjoy playing
2019-11-05 07:13:17 PM marymable1 we have college kids to come in a we have a christmas hunt and turkey hunt
2019-11-05 07:13:23 PM ruthknable If there is no BINGO, we will have a revolution!!!! It is taboo to not have BINGO
2019-11-05 07:13:40 PM yvetter Crdsteele i like that idea!!
2019-11-05 07:13:44 PM gayle78 Elf on the Shelf....I forgot we do that.
2019-11-05 07:13:51 PM chiquitacdelaney enter the chat room
2019-11-05 07:14:08 PM alexiew enter the chat room
2019-11-05 07:14:11 PM chiquitacdelaney hi
2019-11-05 07:14:14 PM angelalgreathouse oh the famouse elf on the shelf. our resident love that
2019-11-05 07:14:16 PM aehutchins All great ideas
2019-11-05 07:14:24 PM michelled I thought about elf on a shelf but was not sure how to do it.
2019-11-05 07:14:46 PM crdsteele Ruth: go to operationgratitude.com. They list the instructions and address to send letters to soldiers and veterans!
2019-11-05 07:14:49 PM spassa im not sure if my residents will understand it
2019-11-05 07:14:53 PM tjsheerin every week durning the holidays we offer a classic christmas movie and snack like White Christmas, Holiday Inn
2019-11-05 07:14:55 PM hryniefm Many times it is a pain to get the residents to help plan activities. Every resident council meeting we discuss activities. Many times they only offer input on what they would like to do for an outing the next month. They mostly consist of going out to eat! But I am thankful that they let meknow where they like to go out
2019-11-05 07:15:03 PM kathyhughes How do you go about doing Elf on the Shelf at your facility?
2019-11-05 07:15:19 PM ruthknable This Saturday, we are partnering with a local church to pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child to send out to children around teh world. The residents love that too.
2019-11-05 07:15:24 PM aehutchins I would go through 50 elves! My residents have a habit of picking up decorations and taking them to their rooms lol
2019-11-05 07:15:38 PM amanda I would like to do it but I have residents that like to take stuff and hide and it
2019-11-05 07:15:47 PM gayle78 We grab funny ideas from Pinterest and whoever finds him that day gets a coupon for our resident store then we have to move him.Usually myself or my staff will move him before they leave for the night.They are always ion the hunt for him.
2019-11-05 07:16:05 PM alexiew Bingo every wedusday and friday 2:00pm seem to be a good time for everyone.
2019-11-05 07:16:11 PM ruthknable aehutchins: us too! The other facility I worked at did paper elves so so more than one person could find it.
2019-11-05 07:16:24 PM crdsteele I like the coupon idea. That way it gives them an incentive to return the elf to you haha
2019-11-05 07:16:27 PM aehutchins Oh, thats good
2019-11-05 07:16:32 PM chiquitacdelaney we still thanksgiving decor right now
2019-11-05 07:16:40 PM angelalgreathouse we have one resident place the elf and the one that finds it gets to place it next. one time we had the elf riding on the back of one of the dogs in our facitlity. residents had a riot with it
2019-11-05 07:16:48 PM gayle78 Yes,we have some residents that move things as well so we have a spare elf in our office.It happens.
2019-11-05 07:17:05 PM rhondakapcsos we are planning a christmas around the world event and gathering reciepes from the residents and doing activities and a treat from each country that we have
2019-11-05 07:17:06 PM alexiew Were having a christmas Craft sell and we have craft times where they make things for the the sell
2019-11-05 07:17:29 PM tjsheerin my facilty does not participate with elf on the shelf as it is considered a child activity.
2019-11-05 07:17:35 PM gayle78 haha yes.We give them 1$ coupon to get a snack or trinket.
2019-11-05 07:17:37 PM angelalgreathouse christmas around the world. i love that idea
2019-11-05 07:17:37 PM alexiew I wonder how good were going to do this year all the funds go towards the life enrichment center.
2019-11-05 07:17:44 PM rhondakapcsos we are doing a christmas craft show/sale too
2019-11-05 07:17:52 PM isabel13 i also do an activitey similair to angel on a tree for the residents were families and friends can grab a angel with a descrpition what the resident may want for christmas and family and friends and the staff can grab one to two angels and buy the residents a gift
2019-11-05 07:17:57 PM alexiew Bake sell also?
2019-11-05 07:18:26 PM tjsheerin Similar to the angel tree, we are doing the "giving tree" for all our residents
2019-11-05 07:18:33 PM gayle78 Some facilities find this childish,yes.However you can always "hide"something other than an elf.A football helmet or anything really.
2019-11-05 07:18:41 PM isabel13 what a great idea
2019-11-05 07:19:10 PM yvetter The giving tree is what we do in our facility. We interview each resident and have them tell us the top 3 things they want for christmas.
2019-11-05 07:19:23 PM crdsteele What is the giving tree?
2019-11-05 07:19:43 PM chiquitacdelaney we have our resident dressi up and the reindeers and mr mrs claws
2019-11-05 07:19:45 PM michelled We have a wreath for each hallway. We just hung ours up today
2019-11-05 07:19:56 PM kathyhughes Gayle we would hide items for each month
2019-11-05 07:19:59 PM angelalgreathouse we did a game last year. find the activity family of snowmen. each day they would be in a different location. at the end of the week whoever correctly named all the places won a prize
2019-11-05 07:20:14 PM amanda Thats a good idea a giving tree for the facility
2019-11-05 07:20:14 PM kathyhughes And we would have clues...and some were harder than others
2019-11-05 07:20:17 PM ruthknable I am also hoping we can get an "adopt a resident" program going. Where a staff person picks a residents name and buys them something little $5 or under and wrap it for them to open on Christmas Day. Some of our folks have no one and no visitors on Christmas.
2019-11-05 07:20:20 PM isabel13 yes we do the same to we ask the resident for 3 different gifts they may want its always so much fun
2019-11-05 07:20:29 PM tjsheerin Its a tree that has a tag for each resident and the staff pick a tag and buy that resident their requested item.
2019-11-05 07:20:32 PM gayle78 OOHHH I like that idea Kathy.Thank you!Yes,clues are posted on the units.
2019-11-05 07:21:01 PM alexiew My facility is to large for gift giving it doesn't seem to work out very well. Instead we have many different chirstmas trees in different areas in the home and the front desk has a list of trees and resident with their family memebers can have a chirstmas tree hunt.
2019-11-05 07:21:02 PM crdsteele I want to have a door decorating contest. Each staff member will pair up with a resident to decorate their door and the winning team gets a special lunch
2019-11-05 07:21:02 PM chiquitacdelaney ok thats seem kool
2019-11-05 07:21:03 PM angelalgreathouse we have been adopting residents for years. it goes over very well. most adopt 2 residents.
2019-11-05 07:21:04 PM rhondakapcsos One of the countries that we are celebrating is Germany, making ginger bread houses, and gingerbread man, also hiding the pickle in the tree and they can win a small gift if they find it. We have 8 trees up in the facility for christmas
2019-11-05 07:21:11 PM aehutchins I love it ! I'll turn it on them and start hiding stuff from them. I think it will really keep a couple of our restless residents busy.
2019-11-05 07:21:19 PM chiquitacdelaney were dong a secret santa as well
2019-11-05 07:21:28 PM kathyhughes Outr favorite place was the snowman in the window! He would have something that they needed to find...like a carrot or scarf
2019-11-05 07:21:42 PM yvetter We have someone dress up like mr and mrs. clause and they go around the building handing out the gifts. We also have a photo with santa set up in the dining room and residents and famly can take a picture with santa
2019-11-05 07:21:49 PM rhondakapcsos like that idea
2019-11-05 07:22:05 PM gayle78 Good ideas!I may have to steal that 1 Kathy.
2019-11-05 07:22:05 PM chiquitacdelaney great idea
2019-11-05 07:22:35 PM tjsheerin I am looking foward to being Santa this year
2019-11-05 07:22:42 PM isabel13 kathy that is a awesome idea i agree
2019-11-05 07:22:47 PM chiquitacdelaney llol santa
2019-11-05 07:22:49 PM alexiew this is great because it gives somthing for the resident to do with their family memebers for the holidays and its a great actvities to decorate the different trees with residents.
2019-11-05 07:23:37 PM gayle78 I have so many trees!Amazon is my downfall for colored trees.I just love them,
2019-11-05 07:23:40 PM alexiew We have a santa too! Goes with are christmas party.
2019-11-05 07:23:51 PM spassa what about like build a snowman ... hide different pieces of the snowman and as residents bring to the drop off area they can start to form the snowman...
2019-11-05 07:23:59 PM kathyhughes The night staff would leave christmas stockings for each resident at night...they did it for years
2019-11-05 07:24:22 PM ruthknable Great idea Kathy. Our night staff would love to do that.
2019-11-05 07:24:24 PM hryniefm Every year we have a family christmas dinner. Each resident gets to have four family members come and eat for free. During their meal, santa and mrs. claus delivers gifts (that the staff has bought for each individual). They do pictures. Also during dinner, there is a entertainer walking around playing music
2019-11-05 07:24:25 PM kathyhughes Find the snowman is a great idea
2019-11-05 07:24:27 PM yvetter Spass I like that Idead!
2019-11-05 07:24:30 PM alexiew That could be fun! snowmand hunt
2019-11-05 07:24:42 PM aehutchins I heard our night staff did a Santa Visit too, they fill residents stockings and leave them each a small gift
2019-11-05 07:24:45 PM chiquitacdelaney ok it is...
2019-11-05 07:24:58 PM gayle78 We have "Roll a snowman" If you "roll" a #2 for example, you draw a hat and etc.The first 1 who is done wins.They like that 1.
2019-11-05 07:25:06 PM spassa I dont have high functioning residents but they would enjoy it
2019-11-05 07:25:06 PM michelled I like that idea Kathy, but our staff don't care that much
2019-11-05 07:25:10 PM rhondakapcsos find the snowman is a great idea
2019-11-05 07:25:19 PM angelalgreathouse i like the idea of night shift leaving a small present for residents
2019-11-05 07:25:21 PM aehutchins Thats sad michelled
2019-11-05 07:25:37 PM michelled We did roll a snowman. They love it
2019-11-05 07:25:44 PM chiquitacdelaney sorry michelle
2019-11-05 07:25:54 PM lamearaj def doing the snowman , love it!!
2019-11-05 07:25:54 PM amanda sorry to hear that michelled
2019-11-05 07:26:04 PM gayle78 Our staff can be like that too Michelle.Depends whos woking.It is frustrating.
2019-11-05 07:26:14 PM crdsteele I love the stocking idea! It would be so special for them to wake up and see their stocking full on Christmas morning!
2019-11-05 07:26:16 PM angelalgreathouse i agree.
2019-11-05 07:26:18 PM ruthknable very sad michelled. We had that problem and now have some new night folks who really get it that this is all about enriching the lives of the residents.
2019-11-05 07:26:23 PM alexiew I love it when the staff members help tho.
2019-11-05 07:26:27 PM chiquitacdelaney tell to fill out another application else where nothing is by force u have to lve what u do
2019-11-05 07:26:34 PM spassa I also want to try christmas cookie of the week .....
2019-11-05 07:26:50 PM alexiew cookie of the week? for baking class make different cookies?
2019-11-05 07:26:54 PM kathyhughes The staff did it for years and I am sure that your staff is busy....but sometimes we have to look at the positive and perhaps they might like the idea
2019-11-05 07:26:55 PM michelled I still might try to sell that idea. It's worth a try
2019-11-05 07:27:21 PM chiquitacdelaney yes it is
2019-11-05 07:27:22 PM ruthknable My higher functioning folks want to do Christmas Cookie wreaths in baking club for the staff and to share with the other R's.
2019-11-05 07:27:24 PM yvetter Residents also enjoy building gingerbread houses.
2019-11-05 07:27:34 PM spassa I also let the resident adopt a staff and help them make presents in crafts to workers
2019-11-05 07:27:37 PM alexiew Bake sell is soon. That is one thing that all staff memebers love doing is baking treats for the bake sell.
2019-11-05 07:27:40 PM angelalgreathouse michelled try. you may be suprised
2019-11-05 07:27:57 PM aehutchins Christmas cookies! It brings everyone together in my community when we start baking cookies on "main street"
2019-11-05 07:28:20 PM isabel13 baking cookies is always fun espically making ginger bread house with our residets and i have quit a few famly memebrs who stay involved in activites such as this and we have a blast
2019-11-05 07:28:29 PM angelalgreathouse adopt a staff. i think that is wonderful
2019-11-05 07:28:51 PM tjsheerin I've also organized a trip for my residents to go see the Christmas Tree light displays in town
2019-11-05 07:28:52 PM rhondakapcsos I like the adopt a staff idea
2019-11-05 07:28:56 PM ruthknable Kathy - these ideas are so awesome! If there are too many to jot down, is there a way to retrieve the chat from tonight for future reference?
2019-11-05 07:28:57 PM crdsteele Gingerbread house contest is always fun and a good way for staff to get involved
2019-11-05 07:29:45 PM crdsteele You can organize it so that the staff build one and residents vote on their favorite
2019-11-05 07:29:54 PM alexiew thats fun
2019-11-05 07:29:57 PM chiquitacdelaney make door decor for each resident door
2019-11-05 07:30:00 PM kathyhughes Yes if you look at the videos on the chat it will show you
2019-11-05 07:30:01 PM alexiew we had a pie tasting contest
2019-11-05 07:30:05 PM spassa residents likes making cards and popsicle frames and small ornaments to give to staff members or their kids
2019-11-05 07:30:13 PM ruthknable Thank you Kathy!!!!
2019-11-05 07:30:24 PM alexiew does anyone else get alot of donation of cards?
2019-11-05 07:30:47 PM rhondakapcsos we get some, not alot
2019-11-05 07:30:54 PM gayle78 We have so many cards.Yes,we do too alexiew.
2019-11-05 07:31:09 PM spassa I also reached out to national honor society of schools and asked them to adopt a grandparent. its conversations weekly and lower functions like it
2019-11-05 07:31:12 PM crdsteele What are some ideas for keeping residents engaged during the holiday season who do not celebrate Christmas??
2019-11-05 07:31:23 PM chiquitacdelaney secret santa is great for resident
2019-11-05 07:31:27 PM amanda we have so many i don't kno what do with them
2019-11-05 07:31:41 PM tjsheerin I do and use them for crafts all year long
2019-11-05 07:31:43 PM gayle78 left the chat room
2019-11-05 07:31:48 PM alexiew card crafts
2019-11-05 07:31:49 PM deniseweiss We definitely do! Several blank cards are donated that residents can use to send to their loved ones and we also receive several handmade cards from volunteers and kids' groups
2019-11-05 07:31:52 PM isabel13 creating different christmas card to send to families who arent able to see there loved ones is also a good idea
2019-11-05 07:31:59 PM alexiew cards
2019-11-05 07:32:16 PM kathyhughes I had residents who did not celebrate the holidays and I would always ask them what would they like to do
2019-11-05 07:32:28 PM angelalgreathouse we have a group from the elementary school make cards for our residents
2019-11-05 07:32:53 PM kathyhughes they had personal traditions that they enjoyed...I also asked if they had special food that they might like
2019-11-05 07:33:05 PM chiquitacdelaney i do too
2019-11-05 07:33:11 PM aehutchins I have a few too but they would like to participate in the normal scheduled crafts and movies
2019-11-05 07:33:13 PM yvetter we have a few who dont celebrate christmas and we have hot cocoa and reminisce about theyre favorite winter memories.
2019-11-05 07:33:35 PM alexiew cutting the picture and framing them, using them as a visual activity for people living with dementia. ( they love that), making book marks and donating them to schools that visit.
2019-11-05 07:33:37 PM deniseweiss That's a great idea. It's always smart to make it as personal as possible
2019-11-05 07:33:43 PM chiquitacdelaney we celebrate jewish holiday
2019-11-05 07:33:46 PM yvetter For staff we have a Hot cocoa bar! with different toppings they can put on their cocoa and they love it!
2019-11-05 07:34:19 PM crdsteele Thank you! I definitely want to make them feel special and respect their beliefs
2019-11-05 07:34:26 PM tjsheerin Last year I used the Chistmas cards form the year before and the residents and I made a gaint wreath. We then hung it up after everyone signed it.
2019-11-05 07:34:37 PM kathyhughes What do you plan for the week after Christmas?
2019-11-05 07:34:43 PM alexiew thats good too!
2019-11-05 07:34:44 PM aehutchins The hot coco bar is always a hit
2019-11-05 07:34:47 PM spassa I have one that don't celebrate it but she always enjoys the crafts and such just always askes for no gifts
2019-11-05 07:34:47 PM isabel13 the holidays are always very big here...
2019-11-05 07:34:54 PM alexiew same
2019-11-05 07:35:13 PM angelalgreathouse on christmas eve we are going to make crockpot hot cocoa for residents as an activity while remincising about childhood memories of christmas eve.
2019-11-05 07:35:45 PM hryniefm We also do a hot cocoa bar for the residents and staff
2019-11-05 07:35:45 PM crdsteele Well since it's about to be 2020..... I want to have a roaring 20's mystery dinner party for New Year's Eve
2019-11-05 07:35:50 PM alexiew usually plan womens group. Tying to have a annual tea party for the women every jan.
2019-11-05 07:35:51 PM chiquitacdelaney family dinner with the rersidents and we pick amr mrs.claw have a christmasn reindeer parade
2019-11-05 07:35:55 PM ruthknable We do a lot of reminiscing and gettng excited for the New Years party. I like to do a trivia game where we try to remember the year. Reminisce Magazine is a great tool for this info.
2019-11-05 07:35:56 PM deniseweiss It's always nice to teach the residents and also have the residents teach you about all the winter holidays and observances
2019-11-05 07:36:00 PM tjsheerin New Years gathering and tail gate partyfor the residents, staff and family
2019-11-05 07:36:02 PM aehutchins We plan a new years party too, we get together and talk food and music ideas along with a theme. It moves very quickly so we get it planned out right after christmas
2019-11-05 07:36:07 PM spassa I do a year end review survey of 50 activities of the year and one is bingo marathon day
2019-11-05 07:36:08 PM amanda On new years day we will have a party to bring in the new year and talk about t he past years
2019-11-05 07:36:17 PM michelled I am stuck on new year's eve
2019-11-05 07:36:59 PM angelalgreathouse bingo marathon day. i bet the residents would love that
2019-11-05 07:37:00 PM aehutchins preparing for the new years paperwork , assesments, update care plans...
2019-11-05 07:37:03 PM alexiew always have the residents tell us there goals for the year and reming them that no one is ever to old to have goals. No goal is to big or to small. Makes them laugh
2019-11-05 07:37:23 PM ruthknable Me too Michelled. My higher functioning folks get frustrated because we do the party usually at happy hour because most of the folks go to bed right after dinner.
2019-11-05 07:37:38 PM michelled I bet they would love a bingo marathon but they would kill my quater supply
2019-11-05 07:37:41 PM kathyhughes Each year we would have residents make predictions for the next year and at the New Years Luncheon we would read them off..
2019-11-05 07:37:42 PM isabel13 we plan a news years eve party
2019-11-05 07:37:52 PM alexiew prepare for the u coming mens and womens group which is usally alot of work.
2019-11-05 07:37:58 PM yvetter for me this year coming up is the year of vision. 2020 and I would really like to have the residents think of some goals that they would like to accomplish this year.
2019-11-05 07:38:32 PM kathyhughes We also would have a New Years Luncheon at at noon would have the "ball drop"
2019-11-05 07:38:38 PM kathyhughes balloon drop
2019-11-05 07:38:47 PM chiquitacdelaney this will b e my first year celebrating new years
2019-11-05 07:38:49 PM aehutchins Having them set goals is a good idea, I wouldn't have thought about that
2019-11-05 07:38:49 PM crdsteele oooooo Love it!!!
2019-11-05 07:38:54 PM alexiew weve had balloon drop
2019-11-05 07:39:02 PM rhondakapcsos that is a cute idea Kathy
2019-11-05 07:39:03 PM alexiew big clean up lol
2019-11-05 07:39:07 PM alexiew worth
2019-11-05 07:39:07 PM angelalgreathouse i like the goals idea. that would work out great being posted on a board for them all to see and help each other reach their goals
2019-11-05 07:39:16 PM chiquitacdelaney how do u do that ?
2019-11-05 07:39:21 PM isabel13 i agree that sounds like a really good idea setting goals with the residents and the balloon drop sounds super fun
2019-11-05 07:39:25 PM aehutchins balloon drop at noon ! Love it!
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2019-11-05 07:39:29 PM ruthknable In November we are starting a Thankful box. This is where we try to get residents to put in what they are thankful for. Then on New Years, open the box, read the notes and see what we can look forward to and be thankful for up coming.
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2019-11-05 07:40:05 PM yvetter How do you do balloon drop
2019-11-05 07:40:08 PM yvetter ?
2019-11-05 07:40:30 PM rhondakapcsos We do a thankful box, but read them after our thanksgiving dinner
2019-11-05 07:40:40 PM chiquitacdelaney we doing a giving thanks tree with leaves with one word to describe what there thankful for
2019-11-05 07:40:45 PM tjsheerin After the holidays it's business as normally trying to make every month diffrent and fun
2019-11-05 07:40:45 PM aehutchins You can order them, they come with a net to attach to the ceiling and a pull cord. I order via SS World wide
2019-11-05 07:40:51 PM isabel13 i like that thank you box idea as well
2019-11-05 07:40:55 PM deniseweiss I really like the Guess The Year, Year In Review, and Goalsetting program ideas
2019-11-05 07:41:01 PM kathyhughes you blow up balloons and place them in plastic garbage bags (which we swiped from housekeeping)...hang the bags on the ceiling and at noon we would cut them open
2019-11-05 07:41:03 PM spassa we turn down the blinds and dim lights and have dance during the day countdown is at 3pm
2019-11-05 07:41:11 PM alexiew Heres and idea becaude its 2020 we tell the resident the amazing tech. that has advanced though out their life. Medicines, comupters, tranportion. alot has changed. good conversation
2019-11-05 07:41:14 PM hryniefm We do a grateful turkey. So we have the body of the turkey on the wall. Then have "feathers" in which everyoen can write on and say what they are thankful for
2019-11-05 07:41:30 PM yvetter ohhhhh that sounds like funnn!!
2019-11-05 07:41:56 PM chiquitacdelaney ok great ideal thanks Ms. Kathy
2019-11-05 07:42:18 PM isabel13 wow so many awseome ideas ..
2019-11-05 07:42:24 PM angelalgreathouse we have a turkey at the front entrance that anyone can write what they are thabkful for on a feather and attach it to the turky.
2019-11-05 07:42:29 PM crdsteele yes!! And giant garbarge bags hanging from the ceiling will leave all of the residents curious lol
2019-11-05 07:42:51 PM kathyhughes Just make sure you are not being surveyed!
2019-11-05 07:42:53 PM angelalgreathouse i love all the different ideas
2019-11-05 07:42:57 PM alexiew we made a treee out of brown paper bags and lots of wire for the resident and staff to put there names on for nuring home week. stood in the hallway for everone to see. maybe could do that for thanksgivign tree.
2019-11-05 07:43:16 PM amanda That sounds like fun with the balloons but at our facility I was told that I can't hang anything off the ceiling
2019-11-05 07:43:23 PM ruthknable Do any of you do a moment of silence during the holidays or at new years eve, to remember the friends who have passed?
2019-11-05 07:43:34 PM chiquitacdelaney really ok ^o)
2019-11-05 07:43:54 PM chiquitacdelaney thats sounds like like a great idea
2019-11-05 07:44:14 PM kathyhughes You can always hang them on a pole and then have residents bounce them around
2019-11-05 07:44:16 PM alexiew no but we have pray circle. where are chaplin says a pray and we share memories.
2019-11-05 07:44:33 PM ruthknable great idea, thank you alexiew
2019-11-05 07:44:35 PM deniseweiss Similar to the technological advancement program, something fun we do around Thanksgiving is a The Price is Right game using Thanksgiving dinner ingredients now versus when the residents were cooking and shopping for their families
2019-11-05 07:44:40 PM kathyhughes I know that some on you can't do it...but think of a positive way to have the balloon drop
2019-11-05 07:45:02 PM alexiew a little food service follows after
2019-11-05 07:45:19 PM crdsteele Love that idea Denise!
2019-11-05 07:45:22 PM aehutchins Give each resident a balloon and have them pop them into the air at the "ball drop"
2019-11-05 07:45:28 PM amanda I'm going have to figure something out for a balloon drop. I really think our residents would enjoy it.
2019-11-05 07:45:30 PM alexiew PRICE IS RIGHT IS SO FUN!
2019-11-05 07:45:35 PM tjsheerin food is always a great idea
2019-11-05 07:45:44 PM alexiew thought it wasnt going to work but they loved it
2019-11-05 07:45:45 PM chiquitacdelaney my resident or scary lol
2019-11-05 07:46:16 PM spassa maybe not a drop but how about a release Put a goal on paper and name and take outfront of door and release
2019-11-05 07:46:21 PM michelled I thought about having snacks and having them gather in small groups and play games and I would have an old verson of a ball drop on the TV

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