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2019-12-10 07:11:06 PM alexiew there is a problem with that where i work. Were not aloud to trim nails. I don't know why.
2019-12-10 07:11:07 PM rhondakapcsos only file and paint
2019-12-10 07:11:20 PM serinamcwha Jessica... yes, i was mentioning that to a small group of men who were having lunch together last week. The hard part is taking stock of what they would want to engage in.
2019-12-10 07:11:22 PM sarah enter the chat room
2019-12-10 07:11:33 PM valeriepeace I think Pinterest takes all the guess work out of arts and crafts!! So many things to do, so many materials we an recycle
2019-12-10 07:11:39 PM alexiew Warm wash cloth, file, clean, and lotion.
2019-12-10 07:11:42 PM briannal I can only file and paint as well Rhonda. CNA's or nurses can do the trimming
2019-12-10 07:11:43 PM dmkovach we can not trim diabetics
2019-12-10 07:11:47 PM serinamcwha It has not been in the forefront of our department.
2019-12-10 07:11:50 PM kathyhughes we never cut the nails, nursing had to do that...we would supply them with the nail polish and other nail items
2019-12-10 07:11:50 PM isabel13 i as well do nails once a week trimming ,filing ,painting i always have a long line of at least 12 residents and im always the only one to do it
2019-12-10 07:12:02 PM valeriepeace We can only file and paint nails as well. No clippers
2019-12-10 07:12:02 PM dmkovach I am a cna
2019-12-10 07:12:06 PM michelep Jessica, we've tried everything...personally, she would benefit from an anti-anxiety med but the daugther refuses. :/
2019-12-10 07:12:14 PM rachel1980 I have tried to get the male population invovled but I have a hard time with that and actually got more female participation...
2019-12-10 07:12:15 PM alexiew Only CNAs
2019-12-10 07:12:23 PM tjsheerin so was I
2019-12-10 07:12:24 PM spankylee99 the skilled nursing facility i work for has 4 units 3 rd fl Alzheimers, Dementia unit, 4th floor our residents live who otherwise cannot manage at home, 1st and 2nd is our skilled rehab units
2019-12-10 07:12:26 PM angelalgreathouse how often do you do stag night valerie. that sounds like something that may be fun for the few males we have in our facility
2019-12-10 07:12:28 PM serinamcwha rachel.. yes, that is our issue here too!
2019-12-10 07:12:30 PM gayle78 We paint nails and clean but dont trim.Namaste is where most of the nail care is done.
2019-12-10 07:12:36 PM spassa left the chat room
2019-12-10 07:12:44 PM alexiew we don't paint because they have a person that comes in though the salon that paints them for them.
2019-12-10 07:12:44 PM kathyhughes Ok..I had a facility full on Men at one point it was great
2019-12-10 07:12:45 PM jessicabaucom Serinam try to find common ground with them, like were any of them in the military, or what sports to games do they like
2019-12-10 07:12:46 PM valeriepeace I feel when all else fails, music is the natural calmer. It always seems to help in many situations. Calming music
2019-12-10 07:12:51 PM alexiew how?
2019-12-10 07:12:53 PM kathyhughes I had them plan their activities
2019-12-10 07:12:55 PM serinamcwha I don't know what a stag night is... i'll have to research that
2019-12-10 07:12:56 PM tanya1 i've been working on making lg targets. For a shooting range, for toy bows and toy guns. I'm from WV, and its bow, soon gun season. I'll have my project up and ready for my males. Well all in the next wk
2019-12-10 07:13:03 PM kavitajc Its a challenge to get them to participate in Art and crafts
2019-12-10 07:13:07 PM isabel13 the only nails we can not trim are our diabetics
2019-12-10 07:13:10 PM alexiew women seem to live longer
2019-12-10 07:13:12 PM valeriepeace We only call it Stag night because it refers to Male.
2019-12-10 07:13:23 PM gayle78 Our residents plan our whole calendar at resident council.
2019-12-10 07:13:31 PM serinamcwha thank hyou Valerie!
2019-12-10 07:13:40 PM kathyhughes I had them come for a lunch just for the Men and we then asked them what did they enjoy doing when they were younger
2019-12-10 07:13:40 PM jessicabaucom Kavita our higher ones are the eaisest to do crafts with
2019-12-10 07:13:41 PM dmkovach we decide things to do in resident council and do our own things as well
2019-12-10 07:13:49 PM michelep That's amazing, Gayle!
2019-12-10 07:13:53 PM kathyhughes I also found that the guys wanted to "Help"
2019-12-10 07:14:00 PM serinamcwha jessica... retired Lutheran Pastors.. that's what they have in common! :)
2019-12-10 07:14:05 PM valeriepeace Red Hat Club for women, Poestry club, We also do a BAKE AND TASTE class where we do a "cooking show"
2019-12-10 07:14:07 PM kathyhughes so instead of asking them to attend I would ask them to help me
2019-12-10 07:14:11 PM tanya1 Kathy, Great idea
2019-12-10 07:14:26 PM valeriepeace I agree, great idea.
2019-12-10 07:14:28 PM czuniga thats a good idea
2019-12-10 07:14:28 PM jessicabaucom SO get them to do a bible study group Serinam
2019-12-10 07:14:29 PM gayle78 Thanks michelep.
2019-12-10 07:14:32 PM serinamcwha That is a great idea Kathy! I had one gentleman who was like that... loved to help, only came so he could help get residents around.
2019-12-10 07:14:41 PM alexiew asking for help is alwasy the best appoarch
2019-12-10 07:14:52 PM kavitajc Great idea agree
2019-12-10 07:14:53 PM serinamcwha JEssica... yes, our pastor leads that too! Perhaps a specific bible study for the retired group!
2019-12-10 07:14:57 PM czuniga that makes since
2019-12-10 07:15:04 PM jessicabaucom yea that might work out
2019-12-10 07:15:05 PM angelalgreathouse very good idea
2019-12-10 07:15:13 PM kathyhughes We had two men who liked to help out Maintanence and they would have a clip board and write down things that the Maintanence guys needed to look at
2019-12-10 07:15:26 PM rachel1980 That is true I do find that I can get most males to "help" and organize or clean when they see me doing it...lol
2019-12-10 07:15:26 PM serinamcwha LOL! I bet they enjoyed that very much!
2019-12-10 07:15:33 PM dmkovach wow great idea
2019-12-10 07:15:35 PM evetteh enter the chat room
2019-12-10 07:15:37 PM czuniga thats funny
2019-12-10 07:15:48 PM serinamcwha I had one gentleman who was always wanting to sweep up the pine cones, so we got him his own broom and bin for picking up!
2019-12-10 07:15:54 PM evetteh sorry I'm late
2019-12-10 07:15:58 PM kathyhughes I also told some of the guys that the "boss" wanted me to have more people at a certain activity and they could help me out by coming
2019-12-10 07:15:58 PM spankylee99 providing warm, stimulating activities usually encourages residents to participate in activities or rehab, perhaps changing up the rehab seen during the cold season might help. What are your thoughts on that?
2019-12-10 07:16:12 PM serinamcwha Way to spin it, Kathy!
2019-12-10 07:16:19 PM tanya1 I have a lady who wears gloves. and assists in folding linens
2019-12-10 07:16:19 PM gayle78 Our residents are WILD for maintanence issues.I could never do that.They would have our guys building new walls lol
2019-12-10 07:16:34 PM valeriepeace Gardening club. We plant, we water. We also painted pots, painted garden stones, made bird houses. Women and men love it.
2019-12-10 07:16:39 PM briannal On our memory care unit we have 2 women who set the tables for us before lunch and dinner. They LOVE it
2019-12-10 07:16:54 PM kathyhughes Thats great Paulette
2019-12-10 07:17:11 PM valeriepeace I like that idea, Brianna
2019-12-10 07:17:19 PM alexiew we have a two residents that help fold the activitis laudry, aprons and towels
2019-12-10 07:17:21 PM spankylee99 Perhaps the most challenging is finding activites that will keep the attention of the residents
2019-12-10 07:17:21 PM jessicabaucom oh Kathy that idea you had for the hot cocoa bar was a hit
2019-12-10 07:17:23 PM torijarrett I love all those gardening ideas! They could do it now for summer
2019-12-10 07:17:25 PM kathyhughes We also would have them take attendance for us
2019-12-10 07:17:26 PM dmkovach we have resident choir they love it
2019-12-10 07:17:34 PM kathyhughes Thanks Jessica
2019-12-10 07:17:41 PM jessicabaucom thank you
2019-12-10 07:17:46 PM hollybv18 do you have any ideas to have 1-1 to visits when you really do not have time?
2019-12-10 07:17:53 PM alexiew we have a residnet that passes out bullets for church service
2019-12-10 07:17:57 PM gayle78 Resident choir!!!!Oh I LOVE that!!
2019-12-10 07:18:09 PM alexiew bulletins
2019-12-10 07:18:30 PM dmkovach we go to area sister facilites to perform
2019-12-10 07:18:34 PM jessicabaucom Holly I play music for them
2019-12-10 07:18:35 PM tanya1 I have 2 residents who pickup and pass the daily newspaper
2019-12-10 07:18:42 PM briannal We use to resident choir but our aide who ran it and knew how to sing moved away, but the residents absolutely LOVED it. We performed for all the units last christmas
2019-12-10 07:18:42 PM kavitajc We also have the ladies help with setting the table for luncheons, lunch and dinner
2019-12-10 07:18:47 PM alexiew every time i do music sing along i say that im trying to form a choir so we need to practice. It gets them motivated.
2019-12-10 07:18:47 PM kathyhughes I would walk around the faciity every single day and greet all of the residents, it only took about 1 hour for 160 people
2019-12-10 07:18:49 PM tiffym73 Holly, I take a balloon or a soft ball for 1-1
2019-12-10 07:18:54 PM michelep glad it's bulletins and not bullets, what kind of facility do you work in Alexiew? Lol
2019-12-10 07:18:54 PM serinamcwha Giving them purpose... that is the idea!
2019-12-10 07:18:57 PM dmkovach they perform at memorial services
2019-12-10 07:19:04 PM angelalgreathouse we have a few volunteers that come in weekly to visit with 1:1 residents
2019-12-10 07:19:07 PM alexiew I do that every morning on my unit.
2019-12-10 07:19:20 PM kathyhughes We also would go to every residents room to invite them to activities
2019-12-10 07:19:21 PM evetteh I have a resident with dementia that helps me take out the garbage after happy hour every Friday
2019-12-10 07:19:29 PM jessicabaucom Do that too
2019-12-10 07:19:29 PM rhondakapcsos I do the same thing in the morning Kathy, we have 125 residents
2019-12-10 07:19:32 PM hollybv18 ok these are great thank yo
2019-12-10 07:19:35 PM kathyhughes We had a 1-1 cart that we used
2019-12-10 07:19:44 PM tjsheerin thtas the frist thing I do in the morning when I get in
2019-12-10 07:19:48 PM gayle78 We have a Hmor&Happenings daily newsletter we hand out to everyone in the morning.Yes,an hour is usually how long for us too.
2019-12-10 07:19:50 PM valeriepeace We go to every residents room before activities and personally encourage them to join in the fun
2019-12-10 07:19:54 PM alexiew What was on the cart?
2019-12-10 07:19:55 PM kathyhughes also we would do a tea cart once a week and a juice bar once a week
2019-12-10 07:19:55 PM serinamcwha knocking on doors in our assisted living. that is one of the tasks of our activities - however, it pains me when nursing staff say it isn't their job to help with activities.
2019-12-10 07:20:00 PM gayle78 Humor&Happenings
2019-12-10 07:20:09 PM alexiew 1:1 cart?
2019-12-10 07:20:15 PM tiffym73 I play sport clips for the guys who like sports during 1-1
2019-12-10 07:20:20 PM alexiew Magzines?
2019-12-10 07:20:22 PM briannal I'm lucky with the 1:1 visits since I live in FL so I can take them outside
2019-12-10 07:20:24 PM jessicabaucom Alex yea
2019-12-10 07:20:29 PM angelalgreathouse I also go room to rrom every morning greeting resident of the faciltiy. they love it and i enjoy it also
2019-12-10 07:20:30 PM tanya1 I do the same daily, and i assist in the dining rm. this is ehere i do another reminder to them about the next activity
2019-12-10 07:20:52 PM tjsheerin I've started doing a hot cocoa bar once a week now that it's cold and snowny here
2019-12-10 07:20:55 PM evetteh Knocking on doors and only working 4 hours a day takes a whole hour and is tiring
2019-12-10 07:21:00 PM spankylee99 Residents realy dont have control with asking repeated questions because of memeory loss. What i find helpul is re-directing and assisting with activities, talking about things they enjoy and asking why. They usally have a lot to say which can be very informative.
2019-12-10 07:21:06 PM jessicabaucom Alex you can take books, magazines, or puzzles to give to residents
2019-12-10 07:21:09 PM kathyhughes We had whatever the residents were interested in...Movies, word games, decks of cards, sharpened pencils, pens, letter writing materials, candy bars, and what ever they needed
2019-12-10 07:21:36 PM alexiew I wish I had more time to do 1:1s. It never seems to be looked at as an important thing. When people see actvitiies they expect large group programs.
2019-12-10 07:21:45 PM rachel1980 I always make sure I greet each resident in the mornings even if i need to go to their rooms. I know they are memory care but I like to think they feel better knowing somone says good morning
2019-12-10 07:22:00 PM alexiew same
2019-12-10 07:22:03 PM kathyhughes We also had several themed carts depending on the season and each afternoon we had a Happy Hour Cart
2019-12-10 07:22:08 PM jessicabaucom I go to all the rooms and wish them a good morning
2019-12-10 07:22:08 PM czuniga The cart is primarily what I use for my swing bed patients
2019-12-10 07:22:09 PM kavitajc At our facility we do 1-1 in the morning for 1 hour also
2019-12-10 07:22:11 PM serinamcwha alex - that's my issue too... what is the right amount 1:1 we should be providing?Should it be tailored to those who don't come out of their rooms?
2019-12-10 07:22:14 PM valeriepeace We do Prizes Galore where we set up a store and they cash in their bingo tickets. Do any of you do this? If so, what do you offer in your store for their prizes?
2019-12-10 07:22:16 PM angelalgreathouse my director requires use to visit 3 a day.
2019-12-10 07:22:16 PM briannal I agree rachel saying good morning helps with their morning
2019-12-10 07:22:49 PM dmkovach we help at all meals and greet them all at breakfast and remind of activities
2019-12-10 07:22:58 PM briannal We do 1:1 visits in the morning for about 30 mins and then again after lunch from about 1 to 2
2019-12-10 07:23:06 PM alexiew i visit for 30 minutes everyday and i have 25 people
2019-12-10 07:23:11 PM alexiew so they dont get alot of time
2019-12-10 07:23:13 PM kavitajc Yes valerie we also do and its our general store
2019-12-10 07:23:14 PM sarah We struggle with1:1
2019-12-10 07:23:21 PM spankylee99 Staff other than a nurse or somtimes a GNA, CNA is not allowed to cut/trim nails because the patient may be diabetic. Cutting into the nailbed or the skin could cause a lot of problem
2019-12-10 07:23:28 PM briannal I have a 179 bed facility though so A LOT of residents
2019-12-10 07:23:42 PM kathyhughes First of all you have to determine if the resident really needs 1-1 activities
2019-12-10 07:23:42 PM jessicabaucom same here Briannal
2019-12-10 07:23:55 PM hollybv18 the store idea is great, i need to priortize my mornings iguess but so much other duties are thrown on us
2019-12-10 07:23:59 PM serinamcwha kathy, based on assessment?
2019-12-10 07:24:00 PM kavitajc True
2019-12-10 07:24:04 PM isabel13 i agree as big as we are its hard to get to all the 1:1 actvities is so important and a huge responsabilty i wish they would give us more help i do everything myself and its over whelming
2019-12-10 07:24:05 PM tiffym73 we do ast least 15 min with each 1-1
2019-12-10 07:24:09 PM rachel1980 question all, i have a unit were I love to leave out books, magazines, puzzles and such but 'upper management' and some staff feel like it is a waste because residents take things or move them. mind you I work in memory care. I told them my solution is renewing the magazines we have so many donaated to us that I could care less if they take them to their rooms.
2019-12-10 07:24:10 PM briannal how many aides do you have jessica?
2019-12-10 07:24:17 PM gayle78 We base 1x1 visits on their goals.If they havent met their social goals in their quarterly notes we go from there.We also 1x1 visit residents who stay in their rooms about 15min each unless they want us to stay longer.
2019-12-10 07:24:21 PM kathyhughes If residents have family in regularly or perfer to be alone then they might only need a quick visit
2019-12-10 07:24:36 PM isabel13 very true
2019-12-10 07:24:37 PM kathyhughes Yes based on the Initial Activities Assessment
2019-12-10 07:24:43 PM serinamcwha thank you!
2019-12-10 07:24:46 PM alexiew Somtimes it things simple like hanging up a picture, brushing hair, organzing cloths in closet, looking at actvity calendar , talking about family, opening mail.
2019-12-10 07:25:10 PM jessicabaucom The group is with a director and 3 others that is includeing me
2019-12-10 07:25:16 PM jessicabaucom Briannal
2019-12-10 07:25:21 PM gayle78 The last boss we had never went by their assessments and goals so it was very willy nilly as to whom had 1x1 visits.
2019-12-10 07:25:27 PM alexiew I make sure in my room visits that the room is nice and organzied and clean.
2019-12-10 07:25:30 PM angelalgreathouse we leave books, magazines, newspapers, games, and other thing sout in the memory unit.
2019-12-10 07:25:39 PM valeriepeace If the resident has a family or friend visit, does that count as a 1:1 with State? I guess what I am asking, If they are having interaction, do we need to also document a 1:1 with staff that week?
2019-12-10 07:25:44 PM dmkovach Do you have many assistants in the 179 bed facilities
2019-12-10 07:25:46 PM briannal oh ok so not too bad we just have 1 extra aide then you
2019-12-10 07:25:46 PM alexiew ill set people up with somthing to read
2019-12-10 07:25:52 PM kathyhughes Have your staff in Memory Care watch some Teepa Snow YouTube videos
2019-12-10 07:25:57 PM jessicabaucom We are getting another one soon
2019-12-10 07:26:22 PM serinamcwha We have Teepa Snow on iN2L, but I don't think they have watched the videos.
2019-12-10 07:26:25 PM kavitajc Teepa Snow is amazing
2019-12-10 07:26:31 PM briannal We have a director an assistant director and than 4 full time rec aides dmkovach
2019-12-10 07:26:32 PM jessicabaucom We have 2 long term halll and 1 short term hall that has long term residents on them
2019-12-10 07:26:37 PM serinamcwha It needs more encouraging in my community.
2019-12-10 07:26:45 PM kathyhughes Valerie it is up to you...I would check on residents every day...so a quick check in visit was all that they needed
2019-12-10 07:26:54 PM angelalgreathouse yes she is. can learn a lot from teepa snow
2019-12-10 07:27:09 PM valeriepeace Okay Thank you
2019-12-10 07:27:16 PM tanya1 I agree, from my assessment. I make up weekly packets, stop by and talk breify. And drop them off. They are art sheets to color, wordsearches, etc. I provide notebooks for journaling, and materials needed to do the packets.
2019-12-10 07:27:23 PM dmkovach ok we are 150 bed with 1 director 3 assistant
2019-12-10 07:27:27 PM kathyhughes I had residents who's hobbies where not in a large group of strangers and therefore they did not have social skills for large groups
2019-12-10 07:27:58 PM spankylee99 At our facility we have a little shop set up in the front lobby, nothing big just table with varius items on it, or residents rotate on a weekly basis which two will be in charge of selling and collecting the money for the week. They look foward to do that every Mon, Wed, Fri
2019-12-10 07:28:15 PM kathyhughes I had one guy who loved his TV so each morning on my way to my office I would deliver a copy of the daily TV schedule for him
2019-12-10 07:28:44 PM gayle78 left the chat room
2019-12-10 07:28:47 PM tanya1 Great Idea
2019-12-10 07:28:49 PM evetteh It's hard to get most of our residents to get involved in activities
2019-12-10 07:28:57 PM rhondakapcsos what a great idea
2019-12-10 07:28:59 PM angelalgreathouse that great kathy. i will have to use that
2019-12-10 07:29:06 PM kathyhughes Depending on their history and their previous hobbies and interests that will show you what to do
2019-12-10 07:29:09 PM jessicabaucom We have a resident that volunters to sell stuff that helps us out
2019-12-10 07:29:38 PM spankylee99 We have tw gentlemen in particular that focus on a small garden they created in the 4th floor lounge area they are also in charge of caring for the fish tanks
2019-12-10 07:29:48 PM kathyhughes Hey Evette ...when I get into the nursing home I will not be going to any of your activities
2019-12-10 07:29:49 PM torijarrett How do you document those quick one on ones? socialization?
2019-12-10 07:29:54 PM valeriepeace I often run stories off of the internet that I know will be a good read for a resident who is interested in that topic. Its a great conversation starter when visiting and something I can leave with them. It adds a personal touch and shows you are paying attention to what they are interested in.
2019-12-10 07:29:57 PM alexiew lol
2019-12-10 07:29:58 PM evetteh Iwish we had a fish tank
2019-12-10 07:30:03 PM kavitajc what"s your budget?
2019-12-10 07:30:06 PM sarah we have a wide age range so it seems to be hardto get all to interact at one time
2019-12-10 07:31:09 PM jessicabaucom Sarah do you guys do music?
2019-12-10 07:31:11 PM kathyhughes We had residents from 100 to 30 and we all enjoyed each others company
2019-12-10 07:31:27 PM kathyhughes esp when we had Happy Hour and Games
2019-12-10 07:31:31 PM jessicabaucom We have two redidents that are just over 100
2019-12-10 07:31:40 PM rachel1980 My activity director offers "villa bucks" paper money to attend actvities and such. at the end of the month he does an auction for the residents so they can spend their "money'
2019-12-10 07:31:53 PM spankylee99 Thanks Kathy Our residents also enjoy trips to Wal-Mart and McDonalds they get to do their own ordering and purchasing
2019-12-10 07:31:57 PM angelalgreathouse there has been talk of getting a fish tank for our memory unit but i have yet to see it happen. i would love to have one on all 3 unts.
2019-12-10 07:32:05 PM briannal I have a few over a 100 as well. I'd say our youngest is in their 60's
2019-12-10 07:32:10 PM sarah yes we do do music and all join in there but the rest is hard
2019-12-10 07:32:27 PM jessicabaucom what about getting some children to come in
2019-12-10 07:32:27 PM kavitajc Do you have residents from the age of 30?. That is young?
2019-12-10 07:32:34 PM tjsheerin nothing says fun activity then Wii games and a little happy hour
2019-12-10 07:32:35 PM kathyhughes Do you want to see a story about Fish Tanks?
2019-12-10 07:32:35 PM tanya1 My youngest is 39
2019-12-10 07:32:52 PM czuniga sure
2019-12-10 07:32:53 PM kathyhughes Yes we had people who OD on drugs
2019-12-10 07:33:02 PM rachel1980 I would love a fish tank story
2019-12-10 07:33:04 PM jessicabaucom We had a couple that was young but it was for short term
2019-12-10 07:33:07 PM briannal We have bird cages at our facility but I'd love a fish tank
2019-12-10 07:33:16 PM kathyhughes Well we had a fish tank in our 3rd floor lounge
2019-12-10 07:33:24 PM kavitajc Our age groups range from 50 to 104
2019-12-10 07:33:28 PM dmkovach left the chat room
2019-12-10 07:33:29 PM michelep i've seen referrals for MVA victims as young as 23 :( needed NF placement.
2019-12-10 07:33:33 PM rachel1980 i currently have a bunny in our memory care unit
2019-12-10 07:33:36 PM kathyhughes we had Mass every Friday in that lounge
2019-12-10 07:33:42 PM jessicabaucom that neat a bunny
2019-12-10 07:33:47 PM rachel1980 too much work....oh and birds
2019-12-10 07:33:54 PM jessicabaucom Have birds too
2019-12-10 07:33:55 PM kathyhughes One of our guys took charge of the Fish Tank
2019-12-10 07:34:09 PM tanya1 My residents love the Wii game, bowling only. it might be where we take them though
2019-12-10 07:34:11 PM hollybv18 we had a guy making his own alcohol in the top of his toilet- haha
2019-12-10 07:34:12 PM kathyhughes He would come up just before Mass to check the tank
2019-12-10 07:34:14 PM jessicabaucom our upper magn took care of one and we took care of the other
2019-12-10 07:34:17 PM dmkovach enter the chat room
2019-12-10 07:34:24 PM michelep i was able to get an aviary for the first nursing home i worked for. We put it in the SCU, it was awesome
2019-12-10 07:34:26 PM jessicabaucom We have mass on wendsays
2019-12-10 07:34:37 PM kavitajc Yes cool a bunny we have birds and fishes and pet visits
2019-12-10 07:34:40 PM dmkovach left the chat room
2019-12-10 07:34:46 PM spankylee99 Resident council meeting. Our residents are in charge they select the president, secratary and speaker. Resident council meeting is held once monthly this gives the residents the venue to discuss things they may not like or where they would like to see improvements. etc.
2019-12-10 07:34:48 PM kathyhughes Every other Friday we would find a dead fish...so he would get it out of the tank and flush it in the bathroom attached to the lounge
2019-12-10 07:34:49 PM serinamcwha This chat is doing a number on my ADD! LOL!
2019-12-10 07:35:03 PM evetteh lol
2019-12-10 07:35:06 PM serinamcwha Funeral... tell me there was a funeral mass for the dead fish!!!!
2019-12-10 07:35:09 PM kathyhughes We would then all say a prayer and remember the fish durin g the Mass
2019-12-10 07:35:14 PM kavitajc We have mass on Fridays and sundays
2019-12-10 07:35:15 PM hollybv18 haha
2019-12-10 07:35:18 PM alexiew lol
2019-12-10 07:35:20 PM michelep Awww, that's sweet!
2019-12-10 07:35:20 PM kathyhughes We did every Friday
2019-12-10 07:35:22 PM tiffym73 lol
2019-12-10 07:35:26 PM serinamcwha THAT IS HILARIOUS!!!
2019-12-10 07:35:30 PM serinamcwha I saw it coming!
2019-12-10 07:35:33 PM jessicabaucom Tiff you live!
2019-12-10 07:35:36 PM kavitajc lol
2019-12-10 07:35:41 PM kathyhughes Resident would put their food in the tank it was a mess....
2019-12-10 07:35:42 PM rhondakapcsos lol
2019-12-10 07:35:43 PM angelalgreathouse cute kathy.
2019-12-10 07:35:46 PM serinamcwha We have fish tanks... we RENT fish tanks here! It costs an arm and a leg! But they LOVE it!
2019-12-10 07:35:47 PM michelep lol
2019-12-10 07:35:48 PM kathyhughes I would not have another
2019-12-10 07:35:51 PM alexiew we have bird avaries and the bird die all time time and we have to pick them out of the cage and throw them away
2019-12-10 07:35:53 PM briannal Aw that is funny but cute as well! A final goodbye for the fishies lol
2019-12-10 07:35:54 PM rachel1980 lol...bye fishie...just keep swimming
2019-12-10 07:35:55 PM tiffym73 yes jessie, im here. lol
2019-12-10 07:36:01 PM alexiew one time two birds got out. it was mess
2019-12-10 07:36:09 PM evetteh lol
2019-12-10 07:36:12 PM rachel1980 Residents love to feed animals.
2019-12-10 07:36:13 PM jessicabaucom Lol
2019-12-10 07:36:16 PM evetteh I bet
2019-12-10 07:36:18 PM torijarrett awwwe
2019-12-10 07:36:23 PM alexiew but none of the residents realized what happened.
2019-12-10 07:36:26 PM rachel1980 I found fruit punch and gum in my bunny cag
2019-12-10 07:36:29 PM tanya1 We have a beautiful 55 gallon with beautiful golds and blue fish. i have my personal small dog charlie bell who comes daily with me. she's really brings the able residents up!1
2019-12-10 07:36:29 PM rachel1980 cage
2019-12-10 07:36:31 PM briannal Theres been so many times the birds get out and its always on our memory care unit lol so funny
2019-12-10 07:36:32 PM jessicabaucom What type of birds does everyone have?
2019-12-10 07:36:32 PM serinamcwha we have two cockatiels and a chinchilla... ironically, their cage is right outside of our Chapel where we have daily service!
2019-12-10 07:36:38 PM alexiew we have a little pond they can feed fish
2019-12-10 07:36:40 PM angelalgreathouse we have had birds, cats, and fish when i first started at the facility. we were an eden faciltiy then
2019-12-10 07:36:46 PM briannal We have finches
2019-12-10 07:36:54 PM alexiew who takes care of the cat?
2019-12-10 07:36:57 PM jessicabaucom We have love birds
2019-12-10 07:36:58 PM serinamcwha We have yet to have a funeral mass for any of our house pets thought! LOL!
2019-12-10 07:37:18 PM briannal annd therapy dogs visits about twice a week and every other wednesday is bring your dog to work day
2019-12-10 07:37:20 PM rachel1980 after taking care of the birds....I have decided taht birds are gross.
2019-12-10 07:37:21 PM michelep We got the birds from a company that provided everything. Beautiful itty bitty birds
2019-12-10 07:37:25 PM angelalgreathouse staff was assigned to over see the care with residents.
2019-12-10 07:37:29 PM kathyhughes Thank goodness all my folks were city people, we would go downtown (3 blocks away) and chase pigeons
2019-12-10 07:37:36 PM angelalgreathouse it worked great for a while
2019-12-10 07:37:56 PM kavitajc We have finches and parakeet
2019-12-10 07:38:04 PM jessicabaucom Really Kathy you chase them
2019-12-10 07:38:11 PM serinamcwha Briana - did all the "bring your dog to work" dogs have to go through a behavioral evaluation?
2019-12-10 07:38:18 PM sarah we tried having cats but couldnt get everyone on board
2019-12-10 07:38:19 PM michelep We have a horse...well, not really, but the dog is HUGE...he's a Labernard (cross between labrador and st. bernard) and the residents love Bruno
2019-12-10 07:38:22 PM alexiew hug a pup
2019-12-10 07:38:28 PM kathyhughes No the residents would chase them they wanted to it was their activity
2019-12-10 07:38:33 PM alexiew shot records
2019-12-10 07:38:38 PM jessicabaucom okay that different
2019-12-10 07:38:39 PM alexiew lol
2019-12-10 07:38:55 PM serinamcwha LOL - Kathy - I can't imagine my residents "chasing" anything! LOL!
2019-12-10 07:39:08 PM spankylee99 We have a wellness bar set up in the rehab area, residents are allowed with assistance to blend, make coffe, tea, fruits, snacks are all there for them to have sort of a home like shopping experience. No they dont pay for anything on the wellness bar
2019-12-10 07:39:09 PM jessicabaucom they will run for coffee
2019-12-10 07:39:09 PM angelalgreathouse the mental image i am getting form that kathy is hillarious
2019-12-10 07:39:10 PM michelep i agree serina!

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