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2020-05-21 06:26:13 PM allison1 That's ok this is my first time in the chat room and it knocked me out too yea we were inspected a few weeks ago for infection control no cases though
2020-05-21 06:26:57 PM angelaawaters I also bag items and put their names on them (in their rooms) so everyone knows whose is whose
2020-05-21 06:26:58 PM allison1 Testing kits for staff and residents next week
2020-05-21 06:27:10 PM flossie We were on a conference call today with the CCO and she said that COVID is no excuse not to be doing activities. She mentioned hallway bingo and hallway bowling but I stopped doing hallway activities because the Admin said she wasn't comfortable with them....
2020-05-21 06:27:38 PM czuniga how do you do a virtual toastmaster meeting? Is there a particular website?
2020-05-21 06:27:41 PM sbarzak MY ADMIN IS STRICT TOO
2020-05-21 06:27:50 PM angelaawaters 10 feet for me
2020-05-21 06:27:59 PM sbarzak NO OUT OF ROOM FOR ME
2020-05-21 06:28:03 PM czuniga we do hallway bingo
2020-05-21 06:28:14 PM spassa well maybe not virtual wrong word choice you can join online meeting
2020-05-21 06:28:15 PM sbarzak THEY CANT EVEN SIT IN THEIR DOORWAYS
2020-05-21 06:28:20 PM flossie Right! That is what I have been doing! Room bingo, snacks and room visits.
2020-05-21 06:28:29 PM angelaawaters online meeting, goit
2020-05-21 06:28:34 PM czuniga ok I will check it out thank you
2020-05-21 06:28:39 PM allison1 Just look online for the toastmaster near you they will probably do a zoom meeting
2020-05-21 06:28:44 PM flossie We turned our recovery side into a full Q-Hall...
2020-05-21 06:28:52 PM sbarzak THEY SHOULDNT BE LOOSING WEIGHT OR BEING DEHYDRATED WITH ME AROUND -- SNACKS AND DRINKS EVERY DAY LOL
2020-05-21 06:28:55 PM flossie So maybe they will start easing up some on the long term side.
2020-05-21 06:29:17 PM angelaawaters thanks allison
2020-05-21 06:29:22 PM flossie We have no cases but all staff and residents to be tested soon.
2020-05-21 06:29:27 PM czuniga I hope once we are all tested some of the restrictions can be lifted
2020-05-21 06:29:29 PM flossie They do love their snacks!
2020-05-21 06:29:36 PM sbarzak HOW IS EVERYONES WEATHER TODAY? IS IT HARD NOT TO GO OUTSIDE
2020-05-21 06:29:37 PM elaine We do snacks and drinks each day too
2020-05-21 06:29:42 PM allison1 Let's hear it for snack time ! Yea Im there!
2020-05-21 06:29:52 PM angelaawaters i am doing hydration carts and snack carts all the time
2020-05-21 06:29:56 PM czuniga lots of snacks here
2020-05-21 06:30:08 PM angelaawaters Residents are loosing weight
2020-05-21 06:30:26 PM spassa That was me to.... with hydration.... i panted plates and made like skee ball but they used bean bags in zip lock bag that i could wipe off during usage and i went room to room
2020-05-21 06:30:29 PM angelaawaters They are dehydrated as well
2020-05-21 06:30:55 PM allison1 Weather fixing to be stormy in parts of Texas for maybe a week :( Give me my sunshine
2020-05-21 06:31:09 PM flossie bean bags in ziplock baggies? Fantastic idea!
2020-05-21 06:31:55 PM sbarzak WE JUST GOT SUNSHINE AND 65 IN pa
2020-05-21 06:32:00 PM czuniga ziplocks neat idea for sure
2020-05-21 06:32:05 PM angelaawaters What is eveyone else doing for father's day?
2020-05-21 06:32:07 PM elaine When we played hoops we threw paper balls into the trash can (for infection control)
2020-05-21 06:32:09 PM allison1 That is a good idea for the bean bags
2020-05-21 06:32:12 PM czuniga 104 here last 2 days
2020-05-21 06:32:26 PM angelaawaters Parade for sure
2020-05-21 06:32:30 PM angelaawaters if needed
2020-05-21 06:32:46 PM spassa fathers day i am doing baseball day popcorn hotdogs and cokes or beer
2020-05-21 06:33:22 PM allison1 Where u at czuniga? 104 Wow I hate to be where you are in AUGUST!
2020-05-21 06:33:24 PM angelaawaters like baseball day theme. Most of my residents are pureed or mechanical sofe
2020-05-21 06:33:29 PM angelaawaters sofe
2020-05-21 06:33:32 PM angelaawaters soft
2020-05-21 06:33:43 PM czuniga theme?
2020-05-21 06:33:44 PM spassa put it in a blender
2020-05-21 06:33:59 PM angelaawaters Great idea
2020-05-21 06:34:07 PM elaine Our men love greasy breakfast food and sugar
2020-05-21 06:34:19 PM czuniga we may be doing putt putt for fathers day
2020-05-21 06:34:36 PM angelaawaters I have 128 residents, still need to count the men
2020-05-21 06:34:39 PM sbarzak I HAVE MORE MEN THEN LADIES....... GONNA DO DADS ROOTBEER AND SNACKS
2020-05-21 06:34:43 PM allison1 yea A guy breakfast Sounds great
2020-05-21 06:35:04 PM sbarzak I DO LIKE THE BASEBALL THEME... EVERY GUY GETS A BASEBALL CARD....
2020-05-21 06:35:16 PM czuniga guys breakfast sounds fun our poor guys are outnumbered by women
2020-05-21 06:35:32 PM angelaawaters Baseball card, excellent!
2020-05-21 06:35:47 PM allison1 Dad's Rootbeer and snacks sounds great
2020-05-21 06:35:56 PM spassa I like the casino idea and card tables
2020-05-21 06:35:59 PM czuniga i agree
2020-05-21 06:36:10 PM angelaawaters I was thinking ice cream floots
2020-05-21 06:36:11 PM allison1 Im in
2020-05-21 06:36:20 PM spassa in my facility i dont get a turn out for dad like i do moms
2020-05-21 06:36:42 PM allison1 Casino and root beer and ice cream yuuuuum!
2020-05-21 06:36:50 PM czuniga most guys think holidays are overrated lol
2020-05-21 06:37:15 PM angelaawaters agreed, that's why I liked the baseball cards. LOL
2020-05-21 06:37:18 PM spassa yeah but my guys love to have mens social and they miss the beer monthlys
2020-05-21 06:37:51 PM czuniga mens social sounds fun for them
2020-05-21 06:38:05 PM angelaawaters I wish we could have group activities....
2020-05-21 06:38:12 PM elaine sports trivia or car talk
2020-05-21 06:38:21 PM czuniga the residents miss group activities
2020-05-21 06:38:47 PM allison1 You can still social distance for a get together fot the guys
2020-05-21 06:38:47 PM sbarzak I WISH I COULD DO AN ANTIQUE CAR PARADE BUT OUR DRIVE WAY IS NOT GOOD FOR THAT
2020-05-21 06:38:54 PM spassa I cant do groups right now but i do go room to room with it ... i try to keep my calendar just breaking it down
2020-05-21 06:39:14 PM spassa I do one per table
2020-05-21 06:39:29 PM czuniga we do mainly 1 on 1s from what i inderstand
2020-05-21 06:39:33 PM spassa they like the screaming table to table
2020-05-21 06:39:55 PM allison1 OMG yes we are about to have a mutiny on our hands they are sick of looking at the same four walls and frankly I don't b;ame them
2020-05-21 06:40:05 PM czuniga same
2020-05-21 06:40:06 PM angelaawaters I am all about carts, everything I can think carts
2020-05-21 06:40:23 PM angelaawaters Agreed.
2020-05-21 06:40:23 PM czuniga The familys are starting to complain as well
2020-05-21 06:40:23 PM allison1 oops I meant blame
2020-05-21 06:41:00 PM spassa I like seeing all the carts and staff participation. I tried theme days and no staff participated but they got the treats
2020-05-21 06:41:11 PM czuniga offering to dress in ppe if they can come in
2020-05-21 06:41:34 PM sbarzak JUST TELL THE FAMILIES THEY ARE BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE BECAUSE WE OF ALL PEOPLE LIKE TO HAVE GROUPS AND VISITORS... THEY NEED TO COMPLAING TO THE STATE REPS
2020-05-21 06:41:35 PM czuniga family members
2020-05-21 06:41:38 PM allison1 czuniga yep the families miss their loved ones but better not jump the gun and have an outbreak
2020-05-21 06:41:47 PM czuniga i agree
2020-05-21 06:42:03 PM angelaawaters Yup, blame the govener
2020-05-21 06:42:13 PM czuniga 20 miles from us a nh has there 1st covid
2020-05-21 06:42:30 PM czuniga that is scary
2020-05-21 06:42:53 PM elaine Too hard to stop once it's in the building
2020-05-21 06:43:05 PM spassa I feel blessed that my familys seem understanding at least to me. But i feel i try my best putting stuff on facebook where they can see those that have the photo realease for... some has even changed to being photo released
2020-05-21 06:43:12 PM czuniga thats my worry, praying for them
2020-05-21 06:43:24 PM angelaawaters Had lots in one faciity in my area.
2020-05-21 06:44:07 PM czuniga sad for sure
2020-05-21 06:44:08 PM spassa 10 miles from me facililty has had 3 deaths and 1 staff member death
2020-05-21 06:44:09 PM allison1 Yep have not seen my parents who are in their 8-'s since all this started because of the work I do :(
2020-05-21 06:44:17 PM angelaawaters We haven't gone Facebook yet. All I got is Skype
2020-05-21 06:44:19 PM sbarzak HAS ANYONE'S FACILITY TESTED STAFF YET
2020-05-21 06:44:32 PM czuniga we test the 27th
2020-05-21 06:44:43 PM spassa not here yet but no positives yet
2020-05-21 06:44:51 PM allison1 LOL 80's yep testing coming next week
2020-05-21 06:45:02 PM sbarzak IN PA THEY ARE MAKING ALL OF US NURSING HOMES TEST
2020-05-21 06:45:04 PM elaine We did about 3 weeks ago. All staff and residents. All neg.
2020-05-21 06:45:12 PM czuniga same in TX
2020-05-21 06:45:13 PM sbarzak EVERYWEEK
2020-05-21 06:45:15 PM flossie I heard it may be that we have to test twice a week
2020-05-21 06:45:25 PM czuniga yikes
2020-05-21 06:45:43 PM spassa is the test like a blood test or swab
2020-05-21 06:45:43 PM angelaawaters We were supossed to today, did not happen
2020-05-21 06:46:12 PM angelaawaters I heard swab
2020-05-21 06:46:25 PM czuniga are ya'll testing with state or inhouse
2020-05-21 06:46:30 PM flossie My facility said they purchased some of the blood tests but it sounds like the health department will be conducting tests and using the swab
2020-05-21 06:46:31 PM allison1 Yikes so I have to allow someone to put a swab up my nose twice a month? Oh Hell no!
2020-05-21 06:46:35 PM elaine shove a swab in your nose both sides they said if it didn't hurt they didn't do it right
2020-05-21 06:46:40 PM czuniga we are inhouse with a state witness
2020-05-21 06:46:43 PM flossie twice a week
2020-05-21 06:47:14 PM angelaawaters DOH coming in and swab.
2020-05-21 06:47:19 PM spassa I heard it was uncomfortable and i assumed was blood
2020-05-21 06:47:22 PM czuniga both nostril swab
2020-05-21 06:47:39 PM allison1 Yuuuuuck!
2020-05-21 06:47:44 PM elaine They say expect your eyes to water
2020-05-21 06:47:48 PM flossie The tests i've seen were only one side.
2020-05-21 06:48:10 PM czuniga we were told two but i hope it's only 1
2020-05-21 06:48:14 PM elaine Ours were both sides of the nose
2020-05-21 06:48:25 PM flossie oh great!
2020-05-21 06:48:31 PM spassa good luck i haven't heard it coming to my facility yet... let me know how it goes
2020-05-21 06:48:33 PM angelaawaters One of my assistants got two, but that was before they had tests
2020-05-21 06:48:35 PM flossie lol. I am not looking forward to this!
2020-05-21 06:48:37 PM czuniga we got this
2020-05-21 06:49:07 PM czuniga but not looking forward to it
2020-05-21 06:49:19 PM allison1 Yea can't wait! Yipee Kai Yay!
2020-05-21 06:49:22 PM flossie Our social worker sent me a video of someone being tested and she was screaming and squirming so out SS is freaked out. I think the lady was overreacting a bit... at least I hope
2020-05-21 06:49:28 PM sbarzak OK WHEN I GET MY TEST DONE.. I WILL BE THINKING OF ALL YOU
2020-05-21 06:49:38 PM elaine It was worst than the dentist, but less than a spinal tap
2020-05-21 06:49:43 PM spassa so after tonight i think i am a week behind are we working on week 7 due this monday
2020-05-21 06:50:01 PM sbarzak IVE HAD TO HAVE SINUS SURGERY BEFORE... NO TLOOKING FOWARD TO IT ALL
2020-05-21 06:50:12 PM czuniga yuck
2020-05-21 06:50:21 PM angelaawaters I am so behind, I am just over it.... But I will start over!!!
2020-05-21 06:50:35 PM flossie sbarzak oh no! My dad has had three nasal reconstructions. They tested him the other day. He said it's uncomfortable but happens quick
2020-05-21 06:50:42 PM spassa Angel you got it.... catch it up
2020-05-21 06:50:44 PM czuniga sbarzak did I miss your response on the midterm practicum packet
2020-05-21 06:51:11 PM angelaawaters I plan on doing two assignments this weekend... Hunker down!
2020-05-21 06:51:24 PM sbarzak OK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE WE END TONIGHT
2020-05-21 06:51:36 PM sbarzak EMAIL ME
2020-05-21 06:51:41 PM spassa yeah what week is due this monday
2020-05-21 06:51:48 PM czuniga my midterm packet
2020-05-21 06:51:53 PM sbarzak EVERYONE IS IN A DIFFERENT CLASS
2020-05-21 06:52:01 PM spassa oh ok....
2020-05-21 06:52:12 PM czuniga EMAIL adress plese
2020-05-21 06:52:18 PM spassa thank you for all your help tonight everyone
2020-05-21 06:52:25 PM angelaawaters agreed
2020-05-21 06:52:29 PM allison1 Unfortunately I'm doing 3 12 hour shifts this weekend who needs sleep right?
2020-05-21 06:52:34 PM elaine great ideas as usual
2020-05-21 06:52:41 PM sbarzak sherryb@activitydirector.com
2020-05-21 06:53:07 PM czuniga thank you ma'am
2020-05-21 06:53:18 PM sbarzak no problem
2020-05-21 06:53:28 PM allison1 Thank you
2020-05-21 06:53:34 PM spassa Be safe everyone and have fun....
2020-05-21 06:53:39 PM angelaawaters thanks everyone for all your input and ideas. Have a great night and stay safe!
2020-05-21 06:53:40 PM czuniga emailing you now I am in a panic mode lol
2020-05-21 06:53:40 PM sbarzak good night all! have a good memorial day weekend
2020-05-21 06:53:47 PM elaine Hope you mall have a great week. Thanks for the input.
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2020-05-21 06:53:57 PM sbarzak its ok to panic.. i will calm you down
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2020-05-21 06:54:23 PM angelaawaters thunderstorm starting to happen now.... great timing. Good night
2020-05-21 06:54:25 PM czuniga good night everyone and God bless ya, be safe
2020-05-21 06:54:36 PM elaine good night
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2020-05-25 09:54:02 PM deannaalexa hi i know im last minute. this is the last assignment i have. i probably wont have a classmate conversation but the special event my department is planning is a resident cook out. the cook out is planned for 5/29/20. with the weather finally nice out. Residents have been asking for a BBQ because of memorial day cook out traditions. Are their any games that they could play. we sill have group activities with infection control. so the game supplies must be able to be sanitized between residents. we were thinking a water ballon toss. but instead toss into a bucket. I will keep this chat open so anyone else can share theirs too.
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2020-05-26 04:57:57 PM esmec hello deannaalexa! thats a great idea i did a water balloon fight at my work it was so much fun! i was the target but didnt mind one bit they had a blast! we used laudry baskets, buckets and hoola-hoops as well!
2020-05-26 05:02:03 PM rbrak enter the chat room
2020-05-26 05:02:38 PM rbrak Hello everyone!
2020-05-26 05:03:29 PM esmec hello!
2020-05-26 05:04:08 PM rbrak this is my first time on the chat, i have been enrolled for about two weeks or so on the mepap 1 own pace. I am just now getting to my first assignment and have to admit navigating this site has been a challenge for me
2020-05-26 05:05:21 PM rbrak i have recently accepted a job offer for the memory care programmer at my facility and have no formal background in activities but i absolutely love being in this position
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2020-05-26 05:07:55 PM esmec i agree! i have been on here about 2 or three months now but unfortunately i ended up gettin the coronavirus so i was down for the count! i have only finished one assignment and now im trying to get back in the groove of things and finish my courses!.... That is awesome! you will love activities ! i currently am the sit in activities director hope i can keep the position!
2020-05-26 05:09:04 PM maryneals48 enter the chat room
2020-05-26 05:09:29 PM maryneals48 hi everyone
2020-05-26 05:10:32 PM rbrak I am so sorry you got that nasty virus! So glad to hear you are doing better and back in the game! Fingers crossed for you!! :)
2020-05-26 05:10:36 PM rbrak hello!
2020-05-26 05:11:58 PM esmec Thank you very much! i am glad to have recoverd and returned to my residents they needed me! :)
2020-05-26 05:12:21 PM paulapoole Hello all. This is my first time here. All the while I was at the forums thinking I was in the right place. This has been very dificult for me.... ahhhhhhhh!!!
2020-05-26 05:12:51 PM paulapoole Maybe you all can help.
2020-05-26 05:12:59 PM rbrak So far so GREAT on my end. I just finished my fist activities calendar for next month and think it turned out pretty well! Does anyone have any tips or tricks for keeping focused and moving through is at a somewhat quick pace? My job would like me to get my certification sooner rather then later and i certainely do not want to dissapoint!
2020-05-26 05:13:10 PM esmec i feel you! its very time consuming to figure everything out! im trying to find the time to do so!
2020-05-26 05:13:41 PM rbrak I bet! Being away from youur residents for an extended period of time is so hard.They become part of your family
2020-05-26 05:13:46 PM maryneals48 praying everyone is doing well
2020-05-26 05:15:38 PM paulapoole I've basically been on my own. We are a Covid Hub and I'm the designated Covid person from Activities and also the new Activities Director so I'm learning all about everyting all at once. The Aid part, well that's in the bag, LOL It's my passion. My PA and Administrator has been out with Covid twice.... I'm not getting my assignments in, Idk what to do.
2020-05-26 05:16:15 PM esmec i am having a tough time staying focused too i set up a cute desk area at home with my laptop and stuff it has helped me want to be on here finishing my work! maybe it will help you too.
2020-05-26 05:17:30 PM paulapoole Maybe that would help. I'm just here at work ALL the time. When I'm at home I'm trying to be a Mom
2020-05-26 05:17:58 PM flossie enter the chat room
2020-05-26 05:18:06 PM paulapoole Do they accept work late?
2020-05-26 05:18:38 PM esmec @paulapoole i feel you! my work got hit hard by covid its been so hard to focus! but you got this! you can do the reading stuff on your phone when you get a chance! If its at your own pace i believe theres no due date.
2020-05-26 05:18:44 PM paulapoole Do you think it's too late to still pull of a winning/passing grade?
2020-05-26 05:19:43 PM rbrak I can totally empathize with you on that. I was kind of just thrown into this! Fortunetly we are covid free at my facility. I know everyone is facing challenges with this virus and were all doing the best we can to keep ourselves and residents safe and healthy
2020-05-26 05:20:29 PM maryneals48 paulapoole i dont think its too late
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2020-05-26 05:20:54 PM paulapoole thank you Maryneals48
2020-05-26 05:21:03 PM rbrak Im enjoying the at your own pace with my busy scheule but i get so overwhelmed that1 im not keeping up! Nice to know im not the only one that feels this way!Were in this together
2020-05-26 05:21:36 PM cierraturner hey guy wat some activity you can do with a person cant hear
2020-05-26 05:21:51 PM maryneals48 u we;lcome paulapoole
2020-05-26 05:22:00 PM esmec @rbrak That is definitely a blessing! and same here! i was so motivated and then the virus hit! but we got this!
2020-05-26 05:23:01 PM rbrak i am several residents who are hard of hearing, we have done some coloring pages and light easy crafting
2020-05-26 05:23:04 PM paulapoole sheesh, I wish I would have gone with the "at your own pace"... hind sight. Y'all are right... We got this. Never Surrender!
2020-05-26 05:23:27 PM cierraturner rbrak no you not the only one iam a mom and i have to go to wrk sometime i do feel like im putting to much on plate but we got this
2020-05-26 05:23:39 PM rbrak Also going on walks outside is always nice if your facility allows!
2020-05-26 05:23:41 PM esmec @cierraturner i got my resident a white board to communicate with her if that works you can find out their intrests, maybe crafts, painting coloring etc
2020-05-26 05:24:35 PM cierraturner i will try this
2020-05-26 05:24:49 PM maryneals48 what about crossword puzzles, music, singing
2020-05-26 05:25:38 PM rbrak we certianly do ladies! Especially in this pandemic i feel as if im spending more one on one time with each resident then following our activities schedule but i feel as if it is more important to boost moral and check in with their feelings. We are not allowed to have any visitors and so many of my residents are feeling abandonded
2020-05-26 05:26:52 PM paulapoole Remember a person who is hard of hearing or deaf is only affected by that one sense. Anything visual is good. There a Videos that can be ordered [comedys, tv shows, etc] that are done in sign language. They can basically do anything anyone else can. If they use sign language then create a small group where they can "talk their hands off"... my oldest daughter is deaf... I can say that! ha ha. Cooking, Baking, outings... bowling... limitless.
2020-05-26 05:27:00 PM cierraturner rbrak i got this app on my phone call duo i let alot of the resident talk to there family
2020-05-26 05:27:27 PM rbrak i see such a change in them. I try to keep it as klight and goofy as possible! Weve been offering zoom chats and facetimes and i know that helps
2020-05-26 05:28:01 PM maryneals48 cierraturner thats so sweet of you
2020-05-26 05:28:03 PM rbrak @cierraturner thats awesome! its so important to make them feel conected
2020-05-26 05:28:57 PM cierraturner try a pen pal let them write other nursing home
2020-05-26 05:29:16 PM esmec at our facility our residents have no visitors and they have to stay in their rooms so we do one on ones i set up carts with everything you can think of and visit everyone every day! we do faceTime and skype with families, the local school donated ipads so we set up virtual visits as well as window visits too
2020-05-26 05:31:35 PM paulapoole We're still in lock-down (everyone in their rooms) I think this is week 11. No visitors. Over 1/2 our population doesn't speak english and their families came EVERY day (seriously) and brought their cultural foods. It's been devastating. So lots and lots of room visits; unforetunately no physical touch.... awful. The visits make so much difference though... not forgotten and I know I have new stronger relationships with many of the residents than I did before.
2020-05-26 05:31:55 PM cierraturner make sure your clear up what the news say becuase i had one reisdent come up to me and asking where we alound to go on outling because the news said thing was open back up
2020-05-26 05:32:18 PM esmec snacks are a big hit and we have been giving out propel water and gatorade to keep they hydrated. once in a while i will put my dinosaur costume on which is a big inflatable one and run around the building
2020-05-26 05:32:51 PM paulapoole esmec..... oh my Word! how awesome
2020-05-26 05:33:22 PM maryneals48 esmec thats cool
2020-05-26 05:34:21 PM cierraturner i have alos did activty lke one day out the week i would go out and get a few resident somethng eat
2020-05-26 05:34:47 PM esmec @paulapoole i couldnt imagine how difficult that is with the language barrier!
2020-05-26 05:35:21 PM esmec They really enjoyed milk shakes and watermelon!
2020-05-26 05:36:15 PM cierraturner esmec they love it .. :'(
2020-05-26 05:36:24 PM maryneals48 I do one on one bingo, coloring, painting, I say scriptures to them, bring snacks etc
2020-05-26 05:37:30 PM paulapoole esmec... with a lot of patience we work it through, most of the time... otherwise... they laugh at me a bunch; and then we call for an interpreter. Some of the ladies say they love me cuz I'm the crazy lady who makes them do crazy stuff. chuckle
2020-05-26 05:38:19 PM esmec also we had to stop painting nails so i ordered a bunch of nail polish strips and they get their nails done and i curl their hair our beautician has been out since march!
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2020-05-26 05:39:07 PM rbrak i work in our "garden level"or memory care unit at my facility. They are a little bit more lieniant with our residents staying in their rooms. but it is so hard for them to understand whats happening and why their families cant come see them
2020-05-26 05:39:59 PM esmec @paulapoole i know they love and appreciate having you around!
2020-05-26 05:40:21 PM paulapoole I have a couple of carts containing: Books for them to read, or to be read to them, adult coloring, colored pencils, crayons, markers, gelpens, paper puzzles of all kinds, jigsaw puzzles, DVD players and some movies, CD plays and CDs, magazines, National Geographic, look and find books, snacks, some games I've created
2020-05-26 05:40:40 PM paulapoole ty esmec and your ppl - you!
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2020-05-26 05:41:57 PM cierraturner i did bingo on the hall and karaoke down rhe hallson
2020-05-26 05:42:12 PM paulapoole OK folks, I'm setting a personal goal for this week... I will get my work caught up... and get this weeks work in on time. Think it's doable?
2020-05-26 05:42:35 PM esmec YOU GOT THIS!
2020-05-26 05:43:11 PM paulapoole (Tp)
2020-05-26 05:43:15 PM rbrak YOU GOT IT @paulapoole :)
2020-05-26 05:43:41 PM cierraturner paulapoole me to . my kid have been out of school and it hard trying to do my wrk while still helping them
2020-05-26 05:43:56 PM paulapoole (y)
2020-05-26 05:43:58 PM rbrak my personal goal is to get to the second section! hopefully i can finish my paper for the first section tonight
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2020-05-26 05:44:31 PM cierraturner good luck every one

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