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2020-01-07 07:16:19 PM missmara1991 ooh ok, thank you
2020-01-07 07:16:28 PM jbar7729 spankylee99 Today ,we practiced Tai Chi
2020-01-07 07:16:37 PM kavitajc thank you
2020-01-07 07:16:56 PM jbar7729 Today ,we practiced Tai Chi
2020-01-07 07:17:31 PM missmara1991 we like to utilize fab, fit, and fun whhere the residents enjoy doing stretches, relaxation, and excercise as well as tai chi
2020-01-07 07:17:34 PM benitad Yes NJ do have bunch of regulation
2020-01-07 07:17:40 PM adyson87 so did we...that was our moring workout'
2020-01-07 07:17:54 PM missmara1991 benitad: are u also from nj >
2020-01-07 07:17:55 PM tiffanyd How did the tai chi go? We are thinking about starting a class
2020-01-07 07:18:06 PM missmara1991 they really seem to enjoy it
2020-01-07 07:18:09 PM spankylee99 Kathy Would you say Federal and State regulations in regards to Patients care, Rights and dignity are the same in every state?
2020-01-07 07:18:17 PM jbar7729 The residents enjoyed it
2020-01-07 07:18:25 PM spassa I use youtube for chair yoga ... its nice
2020-01-07 07:18:29 PM joannet enter the chat room
2020-01-07 07:18:57 PM kavitajc Yes tai chi is fun and the residents do enjoy doing that exercise
2020-01-07 07:19:15 PM angelalgreathouse we have a couple dvds with chair yoga that we use.
2020-01-07 07:19:18 PM tanya1 ive planned tic tac toe on our corn hole boards as an activity that wk
2020-01-07 07:19:19 PM joannet Hello everyone!
2020-01-07 07:19:23 PM missmara1991 absolutely
2020-01-07 07:19:23 PM kathyhughes Each state is different which is why you need to find your state regulations for activities
2020-01-07 07:19:30 PM jwhit thats a wonderful idea with the coin, something quick and easy. I bet they loved it. we are having food catered to us, and we have a tai-chi instructor comming in.
2020-01-07 07:19:31 PM jbar7729 We started off by discussing the history of Tai Chi .Then, we did Tai Chi chair excerise
2020-01-07 07:19:32 PM kathrynlsvec One of my activity assistants has been doing chair and face yoga. It took a few weeks for the residents to really gather (we are all memory care), but they are getting into the routine now and they love it.
2020-01-07 07:19:52 PM spankylee99 I beleieve the regulations are the same. They may be written diffrently
2020-01-07 07:19:53 PM missmara1991 aweee thats awesome (y)
2020-01-07 07:20:15 PM kavitajc How do you do face yoga?
2020-01-07 07:20:32 PM missmara1991 how does everyone feel about trips? how often do you take residents? and any advice on trips for memory care unit?
2020-01-07 07:20:45 PM spankylee99 Thanks Kathy
2020-01-07 07:20:48 PM angelalgreathouse Face Yoga. That is a new one. i havent heard of it
2020-01-07 07:20:51 PM busselljustin5 We go on outings every monday
2020-01-07 07:20:54 PM yvette1 I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT 1
2020-01-07 07:20:56 PM missmara1991 we are bringing them on trips and wanted to get other's opinions
2020-01-07 07:21:02 PM jwhit is anyone doing anything for National rubber ducky day?
2020-01-07 07:21:05 PM michelep Just looked up face yoga...basically make faces, lol
2020-01-07 07:21:13 PM tjsheerin I try to take my residents ut at least once a month
2020-01-07 07:21:20 PM jbar7729 i had tai chi music playing in the background .I wish I wouldve thought of incorparating aromatherphy
2020-01-07 07:21:22 PM kavitajc ok thanks
2020-01-07 07:21:24 PM yvette1 FACE YOGA???
2020-01-07 07:21:27 PM adyson87 My community doesn't have a bus to take residents out... we are currently working on that now.
2020-01-07 07:21:35 PM sarah we try to do outing/trips at least 2x a mounth
2020-01-07 07:21:39 PM kathrynlsvec It's almost like sensory stuff for the face. they touch and tap in different areas for different sensations and relaxation. It's also to help tone the face.
2020-01-07 07:21:55 PM busselljustin5 we ask our residents their preferences on outings and go every monday using out bus
2020-01-07 07:22:00 PM yvette1 O OK....KOOL
2020-01-07 07:22:00 PM missmara1991 yaaa we try to do once a week, but i know it can be difficult with the weather and everything
2020-01-07 07:22:12 PM adyson87 when i did have a bus, we went our every week. 2x a month we would dine out. on top of site seeing.
2020-01-07 07:22:20 PM missmara1991 thanks for sharing with me, we have a bus also
2020-01-07 07:22:26 PM kavitajc would try the face yoga thanks
2020-01-07 07:22:29 PM tanya1 Our local community centers, offered senior lunches, and bingo every other wk. ive checked into taking them
2020-01-07 07:22:33 PM yvette1 WE DO OUTINGS EVERY WEDNESDAY
2020-01-07 07:22:42 PM missmara1991 ohh nice, thats great
2020-01-07 07:22:50 PM tjsheerin even taking then out to do activities outside when the weather is good gets my residents in a great mood
2020-01-07 07:22:52 PM angelalgreathouse we do outings once a month
2020-01-07 07:22:52 PM spankylee99 We use the transportation company that takes residents to doctors appointment to Wal-Mart shopping trips the love it
2020-01-07 07:22:54 PM jbar7729 how do you all feel about raffles ?
2020-01-07 07:22:54 PM czuniga thats really good.
2020-01-07 07:22:59 PM tiffanyd we do lunch outing as well and shopping trip for our residents
2020-01-07 07:23:00 PM missmara1991 yess the vitamin d is great
2020-01-07 07:23:07 PM missmara1991 raffles are good
2020-01-07 07:23:20 PM missmara1991 and they love bingo, there are also prize and cash incentives
2020-01-07 07:23:20 PM angelalgreathouse we do a lot of raffles during the year
2020-01-07 07:23:26 PM czuniga what do you raffle
2020-01-07 07:23:29 PM leiafzepp We take bi-weekly trips with residents. we go to lunch and we also go for ice cream and or hot coco. luckly we have a guy in our department and he loads the bus. i pre print the menu and go over it with residnts on the way there and help them decide then i write their name on their menu and circle orders so its easy to itemize for the expense report then i work with the waiters and give them everyones order.
2020-01-07 07:23:30 PM kathyhughes I have to go..so sorry but I am so dizzy...keep sharing ideas and I will check on your conversation tomorrow
2020-01-07 07:23:32 PM kavitajc Our facility only do trips when the weather is nice
2020-01-07 07:23:34 PM tjsheerin I wish I had the budget to do it more then that
2020-01-07 07:23:38 PM jbar7729 We go out three times a month to our local shopping center
2020-01-07 07:23:42 PM angelalgreathouse just raffled of a hand made grinch for christmas
2020-01-07 07:23:49 PM spassa can you take nursing home residents to senior community buildings
2020-01-07 07:23:51 PM busselljustin5 Feel better Kathy
2020-01-07 07:23:53 PM leiafzepp okay goodbye feel better!
2020-01-07 07:23:55 PM czuniga Yes ma'am hope you feel better
2020-01-07 07:23:59 PM spankylee99 Good Night Kathy Feel Better
2020-01-07 07:23:59 PM missmara1991 feel better kathy
2020-01-07 07:24:01 PM yvette1 this year we are celebrating every country/ culture of the month
2020-01-07 07:24:02 PM kathyhughes thanks
2020-01-07 07:24:05 PM jwhit Feel better! goodnight
2020-01-07 07:24:07 PM kathyhughes left the chat room
2020-01-07 07:24:08 PM spassa thanks kathy and hope you feel better
2020-01-07 07:24:10 PM missmara1991 goodnight
2020-01-07 07:24:13 PM tjsheerin hope you feel better
2020-01-07 07:24:13 PM angelalgreathouse goodnight Kathy feel better soon
2020-01-07 07:24:17 PM yvette1 gn pray you feel better
2020-01-07 07:24:27 PM benitad ok good nite feel better
2020-01-07 07:24:31 PM jbar7729 Im thinking about adding movie,casino,buffet,and museum trips.
2020-01-07 07:24:31 PM tjsheerin drink some water and lay down
2020-01-07 07:24:33 PM sarah does anyone have to take thier elders on vacation
2020-01-07 07:24:35 PM angelalgreathouse we play bingo at the senior center
2020-01-07 07:24:38 PM torijarrett awwe feel better!!
2020-01-07 07:24:38 PM missmara1991 goodnight
2020-01-07 07:24:39 PM kavitajc Any ideas about transportation for wheelchairs for trips we dont own a bus
2020-01-07 07:24:42 PM missmara1991 feel better soon
2020-01-07 07:24:53 PM kavitajc feel better
2020-01-07 07:25:05 PM tiffanyd left the chat room
2020-01-07 07:25:09 PM missmara1991 i am not sure because we have a bus with a ift
2020-01-07 07:25:13 PM leiafzepp we just fold our wheelchairs and stuff them all in the bus
2020-01-07 07:25:14 PM missmara1991 lift
2020-01-07 07:25:15 PM busselljustin5 a bus is always preferred. for saftey reasons
2020-01-07 07:25:26 PM adyson87 kathy get better...
2020-01-07 07:25:31 PM czuniga we have a transport van with a lift
2020-01-07 07:25:32 PM angelalgreathouse casino is a good one. took our residnts this past summer. it was a blast. one resident won and it was great to watch her excitement
2020-01-07 07:25:32 PM jbar7729 Hope you feel better Kathy
2020-01-07 07:25:45 PM spassa here i know sometimes ambulet company takes people to outings and drops them off with us and we call when 30 min before leaving
2020-01-07 07:25:46 PM missmara1991 yaaa or if u dont have a lift, a bus would be your best bet
2020-01-07 07:25:46 PM michelep Our facility does not take residents on outings...unless an "outside" staff member initates it.
2020-01-07 07:25:47 PM tjsheerin there is a lot of charter companies out there that will take w/c folks on afternoon trios
2020-01-07 07:25:51 PM missmara1991 and safest option
2020-01-07 07:25:51 PM yvette1 this month its chinese new year so 1 of the outing will be a chinese buffet
2020-01-07 07:25:52 PM torijarrett We have a transport van but its really small so not many residents could go at a time
2020-01-07 07:26:00 PM kavitajc How many do you take at a time on any trip
2020-01-07 07:26:02 PM tanya1 idk, but i cant get very much help from our staff. i wanted to do a soup sale this friday. only 2 people in our whole department are going to fix a pot. no one wants to donate, but the staff wants to be included for food coming ougt of our activities buffet
2020-01-07 07:26:11 PM spankylee99 Does anyone have look alike real babies for the patients. We bought some off Amazon they look so real the patients just love holding them
2020-01-07 07:26:33 PM busselljustin5 we cycle our spots on the bus so everyone willing has a chance to go out
2020-01-07 07:26:34 PM tanya1 no
2020-01-07 07:26:37 PM yvette1 also we will be doing a SUPERBOWL SOUP TASTE
2020-01-07 07:26:41 PM benitad we do three trip a year
2020-01-07 07:26:49 PM missmara1991 yess some of the clients love the baby dolls
2020-01-07 07:26:52 PM tanya1 super idea
2020-01-07 07:26:53 PM leiafzepp yes! also try realistic animals we have a white cat that moves and is furry and a little dog that looks so real and barks
2020-01-07 07:26:53 PM missmara1991 and stuffed animals
2020-01-07 07:27:08 PM kathrynlsvec We just got our bus back, so I have been looking for more ways to take the residents on outings. We took a twinkle light tour a couple nights in a row, but that's all i have had access to the bus for since i started at this facility.
2020-01-07 07:27:12 PM angelalgreathouse yes we do. 2 in fact. the residents go crazy over them. it is a good intervention for one resident when having a rough day.
2020-01-07 07:27:17 PM spassa thats same road block i have people dont encourage residents to activities they hurry to put them to bed
2020-01-07 07:27:21 PM missmara1991 we do something in the beginning when a client comes in where we basically do an assessment where we can learn about all of their likes and dislikes
2020-01-07 07:27:21 PM kavitajc We are having a chinese luncheon tom
2020-01-07 07:27:29 PM spankylee99 We take 8 patients at a time we also have family voluenteer help
2020-01-07 07:27:30 PM benitad Superbowl soup tasting soup good
2020-01-07 07:27:32 PM tjsheerin I take 6 residents myself and a CNA there is also 3 to 4 volunteers that are atached to the trip
2020-01-07 07:27:35 PM leiafzepp it costs more but trust me there such a good connection for the residents.
2020-01-07 07:27:52 PM jbar7729 Superbowl Soup taste sounds super cool
2020-01-07 07:27:52 PM missmara1991 yess definitely i bet
2020-01-07 07:27:53 PM yvette1 yes...it will be epic
2020-01-07 07:27:57 PM jwhit For National soup day we are doing soup tasting. Some of our residents are picky.
2020-01-07 07:28:07 PM jbar7729 My reisdents ask for soup all the time
2020-01-07 07:28:17 PM missmara1991 yes soup is a staple at our facility
2020-01-07 07:28:29 PM czuniga soup tasting would be fun
2020-01-07 07:28:39 PM torijarrett Any ideas for superbowl parties??
2020-01-07 07:28:39 PM tanya1 how do you get your help from CNA's and Staff, when their shift is over, their just done.
2020-01-07 07:28:41 PM angelalgreathouse as it is at ours. soup is a must for most of the residents
2020-01-07 07:28:45 PM kavitajc Superbowl party with snacks and they bet on the game and watch the game on the big screen
2020-01-07 07:28:53 PM missmara1991 yaaaa that is something we face as well
2020-01-07 07:29:01 PM adyson87 we are doing homemade chicken noodle soup
2020-01-07 07:29:05 PM kathrynlsvec Sunday is National Tea day, so we are having a Tea Party on Friday with the residents. I like that Superbowl Soup idea though!
2020-01-07 07:29:24 PM adyson87 yess...conversaation and Hot TEA,
2020-01-07 07:29:25 PM missmara1991 when the activity professionals leave for the day and the aids are with clients, a lot of the time they dont stay very motivated
2020-01-07 07:29:29 PM missmara1991 and its tough
2020-01-07 07:29:30 PM tjsheerin I do soup in the summer from vetables we grow in the garden
2020-01-07 07:29:36 PM angelalgreathouse havent thought about superbowl yet. Trying to line up my entetainer for our valentines day dance.
2020-01-07 07:29:36 PM czuniga serving a variety of teas?
2020-01-07 07:29:45 PM yvette1 do you guys do foot massages?
2020-01-07 07:29:54 PM missmara1991 yaaa we do hand mssages
2020-01-07 07:29:55 PM tanya1 no
2020-01-07 07:29:59 PM missmara1991 and nail paiting
2020-01-07 07:30:10 PM tanya1 Nails yes
2020-01-07 07:30:14 PM angelalgreathouse i have once and it was okay. get more participation for hand massages
2020-01-07 07:30:19 PM missmara1991 same here, hands
2020-01-07 07:30:23 PM benitad I love the tea idea
2020-01-07 07:30:39 PM spassa left the chat room
2020-01-07 07:30:41 PM kavitajc We have a tea party also
2020-01-07 07:30:42 PM michelep For those who do hands/nails, do you yourselves cut their nails or are they cut on bath day?
2020-01-07 07:30:43 PM yvette1 one of the residents ask me for that today. now i dont play about touching no ones feet...lol
2020-01-07 07:31:01 PM michelep me either, yvette! LOL
2020-01-07 07:31:18 PM yvette1 i had to explain why we dont, it was ok thou gh
2020-01-07 07:31:19 PM torijarrett No feet for me!
2020-01-07 07:31:19 PM missmara1991 we are not allowed to cut the nails, only the doctors can
2020-01-07 07:31:19 PM angelalgreathouse we cut the nails if it is needed but not the diebetics. onlu our nurses are allowed for those
2020-01-07 07:31:20 PM tanya1 only nurses, and Aids are allowed to cut nails
2020-01-07 07:31:21 PM kavitajc We just file them the CNA cuts the nails on the shower day
2020-01-07 07:31:24 PM yvette1 lol
2020-01-07 07:31:28 PM tjsheerin when I go on outings I always try to set up a couple of activites that the CNA's can pull out for the residents. A movie and snack, coloring, and card or board games
2020-01-07 07:31:29 PM missmara1991 but we can file them
2020-01-07 07:31:31 PM missmara1991 and paint
2020-01-07 07:31:31 PM spankylee99 for superbowl we set up the lounge on the 4th floor like a movie theater with pizza, drinks and all for our football fans we also do this when big games are going to be played. The residents have the game schedule so they keep up with the results and teams
2020-01-07 07:31:38 PM kathrynlsvec We only file nails. The nurses and doctors cut nails.
2020-01-07 07:31:44 PM jwhit this year is a bit different for us for the super bowl. We are from MA and we are all Pats fan.
2020-01-07 07:31:48 PM leiafzepp i have a cosmetology licenses so im allowed to cut nails and so are the aides. thats just the regulations in ohio though i dont know if everyone can
2020-01-07 07:31:53 PM yvette1 right...but you know the residents...they will try
2020-01-07 07:31:55 PM jbar7729 we do hand massage and aromatherpy activities
2020-01-07 07:32:00 PM missmara1991 oh thats very resourceful
2020-01-07 07:32:03 PM jbar7729 sometimes back massages
2020-01-07 07:32:10 PM joannet left the chat room
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2020-01-07 07:32:25 PM torijarrett Thanks for the ideas!!
2020-01-07 07:32:32 PM missmara1991 thank you all for the ideas
2020-01-07 07:32:39 PM jbar7729 I would like to use the Superbowl tasting
2020-01-07 07:32:49 PM missmara1991 yaaa that could be so fun
2020-01-07 07:32:52 PM jwhit how do you come about doing the aromatherpy?
2020-01-07 07:32:54 PM missmara1991 even for the non football fans
2020-01-07 07:33:04 PM missmara1991 we have a diffuser thing
2020-01-07 07:33:08 PM kavitajc What do you guys do with the residents to keep them busy when the activity person leaves for the day
2020-01-07 07:33:10 PM yvette1 i think when we go to walmart i may suggest them to purchase their favorite team attire
2020-01-07 07:33:15 PM tjsheerin THe superbowl and groundhogs day is on the same day
2020-01-07 07:33:31 PM missmara1991 we try to do a nighttime activity of some kind that the aids can do with them
2020-01-07 07:33:40 PM angelalgreathouse we have activities that the cna can set up for residents.
2020-01-07 07:33:41 PM torijarrett So diffusers are allowed??
2020-01-07 07:33:47 PM missmara1991 it depends on facility
2020-01-07 07:33:53 PM yvette1 we will wear our shirt or etc on superbowl sunday
2020-01-07 07:33:55 PM tanya1 Talking about outings, I have my n!st All Men's lunchin for the 15th. All are super excited, it took some doing. But their going to the local HOOTERS
2020-01-07 07:33:58 PM jbar7729 would the soup tasting activity be a contest . How would it be setup?
2020-01-07 07:34:02 PM missmara1991 i dont want to give u the wrong info, definitely check with your building
2020-01-07 07:34:03 PM kathrynlsvec how often do you all do evening activities? like 5pm or later.
2020-01-07 07:34:17 PM angelalgreathouse we are allowed diffusers in our facility. use them on memory care unit
2020-01-07 07:34:21 PM missmara1991 every night we have something at 5:30/6 PM
2020-01-07 07:34:24 PM yvette1 yes... the best one wins
2020-01-07 07:34:38 PM busselljustin5 we do evening activities 3x weekly
2020-01-07 07:34:39 PM joannet left the chat room
2020-01-07 07:34:41 PM spankylee99 Patients love warmth. Put a damp towel in the microwave make sure its not too hot, put it in the patients hand i find that they like that
2020-01-07 07:34:45 PM torijarrett I will have to ask! That's exciting if so!
2020-01-07 07:34:47 PM missmara1991 it can be anything so that way they can participate in something
2020-01-07 07:34:50 PM czuniga we are doing an icecream with olaf with our residents. invited the community
2020-01-07 07:34:51 PM yvette1 the residents get to taste but the staff will prepare
2020-01-07 07:34:59 PM leiafzepp we have someone stay everynight til 7 to do activities
2020-01-07 07:35:06 PM kavitajc Is the aids always willing to help not at my facility
2020-01-07 07:35:10 PM missmara1991 if they dont want to go into their room we have that option
2020-01-07 07:35:16 PM tanya1 thats super.
2020-01-07 07:35:20 PM jbar7729 I have an electric diffuser
2020-01-07 07:35:25 PM tjsheerin once a week we do bible study at 7pm
2020-01-07 07:35:33 PM spankylee99 we also have a late day till 7pm for activities
2020-01-07 07:35:38 PM missmara1991 if you all are on the same page then it can be so mch easir but it can be diffiicult after a long day
2020-01-07 07:35:39 PM yvette1 aids are very helpful, i must say
2020-01-07 07:35:40 PM gayle78 left the chat room
2020-01-07 07:35:41 PM busselljustin5 some aids i noticed are very helpful some not so much. sometimes its our job to help bridge that gap
2020-01-07 07:35:53 PM missmara1991 yaaa you are right
2020-01-07 07:35:55 PM tanya1 I agree
2020-01-07 07:35:57 PM missmara1991 thats so true
2020-01-07 07:36:02 PM benitad we bible study once week
2020-01-07 07:36:08 PM missmara1991 thats a nice program
2020-01-07 07:36:13 PM jwhit you just have the diffuser going? what type of sent do you use? lavender? I been wanting to add a little something our spa day.
2020-01-07 07:36:13 PM yvette1 so no one is barbecuing
2020-01-07 07:36:18 PM kavitajc I agree it works at times but not always
2020-01-07 07:36:19 PM missmara1991 hahaha i dont think so
2020-01-07 07:36:49 PM missmara1991 yaa sometimes we just have to find that medium and work together the best we can
2020-01-07 07:36:51 PM angelalgreathouse we have game night 2x week and set the games out before leaving for day and ask the cna to help residents. normally no issues with it
2020-01-07 07:37:05 PM leiafzepp mint is always nice, on amazon you can order like a pack of essential oils you can just put in the diffuser
2020-01-07 07:37:30 PM missmara1991 who is everyone rooting for to get to the superbowl?
2020-01-07 07:37:32 PM kavitajc We also have evening programs but what do you do with the ones who have sundowning
2020-01-07 07:37:33 PM jbar7729 lavender ,peppermint,and lemon
2020-01-07 07:37:48 PM jbar7729 Mint is great
2020-01-07 07:37:49 PM jwhit thank you
2020-01-07 07:37:50 PM torijarrett My team is out
2020-01-07 07:37:51 PM angelalgreathouse we use all different scents with our. lavendar, peppermint, calming, apple spice around the holiday
2020-01-07 07:38:04 PM michelep For those asking about diffusers and essential oils...MAKE SURE you have a policy and procedure on it
2020-01-07 07:38:10 PM yvette1 is helium still a issue?
2020-01-07 07:38:11 PM benitad my team is out
2020-01-07 07:38:13 PM missmara1991 there are so many calming scents to use
2020-01-07 07:38:13 PM michelep and that it's care planned
2020-01-07 07:38:23 PM jbar7729 they removed ourhelium tank
2020-01-07 07:38:25 PM spankylee99 We have new administartor who thinks it would be a good idea to rotate the department head team and have us go upstairs to conduct an activity with the residents each day. Do you think this is a good idea? What is the benifit ?
2020-01-07 07:38:27 PM kavitajc thanks
2020-01-07 07:38:38 PM jwhit yes
2020-01-07 07:38:41 PM missmara1991 yea same with my team, but the residents will definitely enjoy the day of the superbowl
2020-01-07 07:38:43 PM leiafzepp if you cant use a diffuser you can always use scented lotions
2020-01-07 07:38:48 PM jbar7729 which sucks because when have have parties
2020-01-07 07:39:03 PM yvette1 we are almost out
2020-01-07 07:39:07 PM missmara1991 i think that is a good idea so everyone is able to activitely experience
2020-01-07 07:39:27 PM kavitajc Think that a good idea for change role for the day
2020-01-07 07:39:29 PM tanya1 We always have games, art work, and movies available everyday in the dining rm. our activity office is super small. only 2 wheelchairs, and 1 walker might fit. So we share nthe dining rm. its not great thing at times working around meals and house ikeeping
2020-01-07 07:39:29 PM tjsheerin I'm rooting for the commercials at the superbowl
2020-01-07 07:39:30 PM missmara1991 yaa just check with your facility about rules and regulations for diffuser
2020-01-07 07:39:54 PM torijarrett haha yes hopefully they're better this year!
2020-01-07 07:39:57 PM missmara1991 yaaaa commericials are always the best honestly :)
2020-01-07 07:40:00 PM spankylee99 I agree. We also ge to know and see the residents in a different way enjoying themselves
2020-01-07 07:40:02 PM michelep commercials :D
2020-01-07 07:40:07 PM yvette1 the residents are excited about the superbowl
2020-01-07 07:40:12 PM missmara1991 (L)
2020-01-07 07:40:20 PM adyson87 We did aroma works today..and the residents really enjoy it I've learned helps with their moods..also they have a pleasent smell...who dosent liokle smelling good?
2020-01-07 07:40:25 PM tanya1 when is the super bowel?
2020-01-07 07:40:32 PM czuniga commercials(lol)
2020-01-07 07:40:34 PM yvette1 (y)
2020-01-07 07:40:36 PM missmara1991 yaaaa smells are always mood boosting
2020-01-07 07:40:36 PM michelep february 2
2020-01-07 07:40:38 PM missmara1991 feb 2
2020-01-07 07:40:44 PM tanya1 thanks
2020-01-07 07:40:47 PM yvette1 yes
2020-01-07 07:40:50 PM benitad feb2
2020-01-07 07:41:07 PM adyson87 smells along wih nice relaxing music...works all the timne
2020-01-07 07:41:15 PM missmara1991 yaaa i agree totally
2020-01-07 07:41:17 PM angelalgreathouse yes it does
2020-01-07 07:41:20 PM kavitajc different smells work well with relaxing music
2020-01-07 07:41:34 PM missmara1991 u guys have great ideas
2020-01-07 07:41:41 PM michelep and you can't call it "aromatherapy" because you have to be a licensed "therapist" to provide the essential oils.
2020-01-07 07:41:44 PM tjsheerin They also love the fact we are having a afternoon gathering with food, games and showing funny commercials on youtube
2020-01-07 07:41:47 PM tanya1 Are your male residents involved with all of this
2020-01-07 07:41:59 PM adyson87 what about Music and Memory...? anyone started using MP3 players?
2020-01-07 07:42:03 PM tanya1 not the games or commericals
2020-01-07 07:42:10 PM michelep my manager and i are working on our P&P to make sure we don't shoot ourselves in the foot with the oils we use
2020-01-07 07:42:13 PM missmara1991 i know they told me that the men clients can not be around vanilla scents
2020-01-07 07:42:20 PM missmara1991 hahaha you wont believe why
2020-01-07 07:42:21 PM kavitajc like that with u tube funny clips
2020-01-07 07:42:22 PM michelep i am the M&M coordinator at my facility
2020-01-07 07:42:27 PM yvette1 iam so excited because this year we are having the zoo come to us... Our adminstrator volunteer there
2020-01-07 07:42:44 PM czuniga nice
2020-01-07 07:42:54 PM adyson87 We just started M&M...how is it working for you?
2020-01-07 07:42:54 PM spankylee99 That is waonderful patients love animals
2020-01-07 07:42:58 PM yvette1 looking forward to some new things
2020-01-07 07:42:59 PM leiafzepp we have music and memory but with the residents they were all created for have pretty much all pass. i find it hard to keep up with
2020-01-07 07:43:11 PM tanya1 What's M&M
2020-01-07 07:43:19 PM michelep i agree with leiafzepp....it's only me :(
2020-01-07 07:43:25 PM yvette1 m&m?
2020-01-07 07:43:36 PM adyson87 Yeah....i agree. our residents are really not into M&M...
2020-01-07 07:43:40 PM michelep M&M is music and memory
2020-01-07 07:43:48 PM yvette1 o ok...lol
2020-01-07 07:43:51 PM kavitajc At our facility we have a bus come from the library and the residents go on the bus to get there books
2020-01-07 07:44:06 PM benitad ok lol
2020-01-07 07:44:06 PM leiafzepp music & memory is a program where residents have ipods personalized to listen too. its a great idea but very hard to juggle
2020-01-07 07:44:12 PM adyson87 I think it works better for residents that suffter from late stage memory loss...
2020-01-07 07:44:31 PM missmara1991 that sounds like a wonderful thing
2020-01-07 07:44:47 PM missmara1991 do we have to spend on hour on here or?
2020-01-07 07:44:51 PM kavitajc Good ideas
2020-01-07 07:44:53 PM tanya1 I didnt know to call it that. But i do m&m then too. They love the oldies up to the diso years.
2020-01-07 07:44:54 PM yvette1 thats kool.... our resident do care for books...they want happy hour,music, and treats
2020-01-07 07:45:08 PM michelep it's a grant given to facilities; you get a laptop, 10 mp3 players with 10 headphones, iTunes gift cards, an external hard drive, splitters.

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