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2014-03-18 06:28:55 PM rwestfall scrapbooking is a good one our residents love it
2014-03-18 06:28:56 PM nans 4 times a week for us bingo
2014-03-18 06:28:59 PM ltimlin is it sucessful liz?
2014-03-18 06:29:09 PM kathyhughes We would have a monthly crop on a Saturday and invite families for the whole day
2014-03-18 06:29:14 PM onelliaad 30 DOLLARS A CLASS
2014-03-18 06:29:22 PM lizkanderson we have two volunteers who do it eahc month, different monthly theme. I take the photos based on what their theme will be
2014-03-18 06:29:25 PM janice13 for scrap booking
2014-03-18 06:29:26 PM tonyap1 we also have coupon clipping
2014-03-18 06:29:26 PM kathyhughes we had lots of families show up for the crop
2014-03-18 06:29:26 PM ltimlin That sounds great
2014-03-18 06:29:29 PM kathyhughes yes
2014-03-18 06:29:31 PM dthompson bingo every Friday by the Baptists and once a month by the Catholics
2014-03-18 06:29:33 PM kc13 we only have one resident that can stand unless there is wc zumba
2014-03-18 06:29:37 PM rwestfall we do bingo about three to four times a week
2014-03-18 06:29:38 PM danac it does
2014-03-18 06:29:39 PM nitaolson we do reg. bingo, card bingo, Bible jingo, pokeno, knock-on-wood bingo, resident's rights bingo
2014-03-18 06:29:40 PM alicee I GET PEOPLE TO DONATE ITEMS TO BINGO STORE AND WE SELL THEM TO THE RESIDENTS FOR THEIR BINGO BUCKS EASY WAY TO GET THEM TO PLAY
2014-03-18 06:29:46 PM ltimlin My residents are funny, but we recently got a few that would enjoy it
2014-03-18 06:29:48 PM jbrat Does the budget pay for the supplies Kathy?
2014-03-18 06:29:50 PM katbear1 Scrap Booking would be a great thing for them to do
2014-03-18 06:29:53 PM rwestfall they can adapt zumba for people in wheelchairs
2014-03-18 06:29:55 PM lizkanderson knock on wood bingo?
2014-03-18 06:29:59 PM kathyhughes and they would be able to use all the tools and would donate extra supplkies
2014-03-18 06:30:00 PM terridenisetyler what is zumba?
2014-03-18 06:30:02 PM johndavid left the chat room
2014-03-18 06:30:05 PM shannond now that would be fun
2014-03-18 06:30:07 PM kc13 i think if they could play bingo all day every day theyd love it
2014-03-18 06:30:08 PM onelliaad EXCERSE PROG. WITH RESIDENTS SEATTING IN THEM WHEELCHAIR
2014-03-18 06:30:08 PM ltimlin I'm a big scrapbooker, but find it very hard at work
2014-03-18 06:30:12 PM angiepena I have a resident that always collected coupons so we give her the paper everyday and she finds all the sales for us and coupons
2014-03-18 06:30:16 PM dthompson Tai Chi can be adapted too
2014-03-18 06:30:16 PM janice13 ask Michaels for scrapbook materials
2014-03-18 06:30:16 PM kathyhughes I had a good budget
2014-03-18 06:30:17 PM nans that sounds like fun kathy
2014-03-18 06:30:23 PM onelliaad THEY DONT NEED TO STAND UP
2014-03-18 06:30:25 PM rwestfall zumba is like a dancing exercise class
2014-03-18 06:30:30 PM mary66 we get donations from employees alot of scrapbooking
2014-03-18 06:30:30 PM brendamcd we have a terrible budget
2014-03-18 06:30:36 PM terridenisetyler okay thanks
2014-03-18 06:30:37 PM nitaolson yeah, use a deck of crds that have all 75 bingo #'s on them. Sit 4 to a table. lots o dfferent ways to do it
2014-03-18 06:30:40 PM nans we do kick ball and scarves
2014-03-18 06:30:41 PM katbear1 I have one that collects stuffed animals
2014-03-18 06:30:45 PM lindayoung1964 Kathy I ask what our budget was and he could not anwer me
2014-03-18 06:30:47 PM dthompson We get really good donations!
2014-03-18 06:30:48 PM onelliaad THEY JUST MOVES ARMS, FEET
2014-03-18 06:30:49 PM brendamcd but a good community and they help wehn they can
2014-03-18 06:30:52 PM rwestfall tai chi seems so interesting i would love to start looking into that
2014-03-18 06:30:53 PM kathyhughes You can ask scrapbookers for supplies
2014-03-18 06:31:07 PM tonyap1 you can buy tiles from lowes and put their picture on it and modpodge it or use differnt kinds of season paper great for sales to raise money
2014-03-18 06:31:10 PM johndavid enter the chat room
2014-03-18 06:31:13 PM lizkanderson i am the tai chi master at my facility. the residents love it
2014-03-18 06:31:17 PM terridenisetyler Wow lots of good ideas!
2014-03-18 06:31:17 PM 040965 I ask our local ac moore craft store that gives us discontinue items or sometimes a little water damage for free.
2014-03-18 06:31:18 PM onelliaad U WILL BE ABLE TO FIND VIDEOS IN AMAZON IS CHEAP
2014-03-18 06:31:18 PM kathyhughes and you can have a Stampin Up consultant come and demo how to make cards
2014-03-18 06:31:19 PM lindayoung1964 have a family member wanting to make braclets with residents
2014-03-18 06:31:20 PM kc13 ive been trying to come up with different exercise games
2014-03-18 06:31:27 PM ltimlin we have a lot of supplies, it's just hard getting them to bring pictures or want to construct their own.
2014-03-18 06:31:31 PM danac we have chair dancing classes and dance club
2014-03-18 06:31:32 PM dthompson The arthritis foundation has classes you can take to be ian instructor and it works so well in the senior community (Tai Chi)
2014-03-18 06:31:33 PM alicee THEY MAKE WHEEL CHAIR EXCERSIE TAPES I HAVE 2 AND WE ALTERNATE THEM THEY LOVE IT
2014-03-18 06:31:37 PM johndavid i dont know what happened. I ended up in another room
2014-03-18 06:31:37 PM nitaolson ours and I mean LOVE kicking the oversized beach ball. we call it beach bal round robin. Some of them can kick higher and harder than any of us.
2014-03-18 06:31:38 PM onelliaad TAICHI, SALSA,YOGA,
2014-03-18 06:31:39 PM ltimlin I'm going to try again though
2014-03-18 06:31:43 PM rwestfall what all goes on with tai chi
2014-03-18 06:31:44 PM nans take old cards cut pics put on contact paper and make place mats
2014-03-18 06:31:46 PM janice13 ballons and fly swaters make a great exercise time keeping theballons up in the air
2014-03-18 06:31:49 PM katbear1 YOGA is always fun
2014-03-18 06:31:50 PM mary66 how is everyones montly budget is it a good amount
2014-03-18 06:32:05 PM lizkanderson it's based in the chinese philosophy of mind/body movement. lets of slow gentle movements and self massage
2014-03-18 06:32:06 PM janice13 mine is great we have a very large facility
2014-03-18 06:32:09 PM lizkanderson all fromt he chair
2014-03-18 06:32:11 PM tonyap1 use pool noodles to hit a balloon
2014-03-18 06:32:11 PM danac tai chi too
2014-03-18 06:32:13 PM onelliaad TAI CHI KIND OF SLOW PTS, FOLLO TO SLEEP
2014-03-18 06:32:13 PM angiepena mine are dementia so exercise is out as groups. we do alot in the rooms
2014-03-18 06:32:15 PM terridenisetyler Love the balloons and fly swatter
2014-03-18 06:32:17 PM katbear1 not sure about mine
2014-03-18 06:32:18 PM ltimlin We have a very nice budget. I'm not incharge of it - but it is very large
2014-03-18 06:32:18 PM tonyap1 they love it
2014-03-18 06:32:19 PM kathyhughes Linda...do a search for Altered books and many of my residents prefered doing that instead of scrapbooking
2014-03-18 06:32:20 PM 040965 I brought a big mystery box for $10.00 from the craft store. a great way to develop different projects
2014-03-18 06:32:22 PM janice13 volleyball with a beach ball
2014-03-18 06:32:23 PM rwestfall thats really awesome
2014-03-18 06:32:23 PM kc13 we are small
2014-03-18 06:32:34 PM mary66 mine is great
2014-03-18 06:32:42 PM ltimlin Even better for National Assisted Week
2014-03-18 06:32:43 PM kathyhughes and we used Readers Digest condensed books
2014-03-18 06:32:44 PM meriskk Tai chi is such a great exercise class for residents who are still walking and relatively active. It helps them to gain confidence in their balance
2014-03-18 06:32:44 PM sharonl enter the chat room
2014-03-18 06:33:02 PM aleciathornton Mine is okay but my administrator likes to demand silly expenses. Ex: $60 for an enlarged calendar... I know I can get it cheaper but she likes where we go through
2014-03-18 06:33:03 PM nans my budget is great
2014-03-18 06:33:04 PM lizkanderson wheel chair tai chi is all we do. it's awesome
2014-03-18 06:33:04 PM onelliaad I HAVE AN INSTRUCTOR FOR TAI CHI
2014-03-18 06:33:06 PM nitaolson We use the large print reader's digest a lot
2014-03-18 06:33:08 PM alicee MY BUDGET IS NOT GOOD YOU HAVE TO GET PEOPLE TO DONATE
2014-03-18 06:33:13 PM dthompson Yes, and the slow constant movement is great
2014-03-18 06:33:17 PM rwestfall i think it would be well worth looking into setting up a class to try it out
2014-03-18 06:33:19 PM danac i have a lot of administrative duties, anyone else
2014-03-18 06:33:21 PM janice13 for scrapbooking also check with a local PTA group from the schools
2014-03-18 06:33:26 PM nans we accept all donations
2014-03-18 06:33:27 PM tonyap1 we have an exercise room withbike and they love it for the ones who can
2014-03-18 06:33:28 PM lizkanderson tons of admin duties
2014-03-18 06:33:31 PM aleciathornton I do dana
2014-03-18 06:33:31 PM jeannette1978 the budget for our building sucks
2014-03-18 06:33:34 PM kakimatheson exercise to the sesasons: birds flying back north (flap arms), hoeing the garden, jogging in place (wheelchair), sun rising and setting (arms up in the air or down)etc.
2014-03-18 06:33:36 PM onelliaad AMAZON GOOD DEALS W/LARGE PRINT MAGAZINES, SUBCRIPTIONS
2014-03-18 06:33:39 PM mary66 how many residents in your facilities mine is 118 in and 95 in my other
2014-03-18 06:33:44 PM nitaolson meeting after meeting after meeting and care plans al day wed
2014-03-18 06:33:45 PM onelliaad 12 DOLLARS A YEAR
2014-03-18 06:33:49 PM sharonl kakimatheson - I like your ideas
2014-03-18 06:33:50 PM lizkanderson 220 residents
2014-03-18 06:33:52 PM 040965 yes , mine is small too. I have to do alot of fundraising
2014-03-18 06:33:53 PM dthompson I like the seasonal exercises
2014-03-18 06:33:53 PM danac ok good o know, i feel better
2014-03-18 06:33:54 PM angiepena we only have 32 patients and everyone helps out in the facility
2014-03-18 06:33:54 PM rwestfall ahh i know that feeling
2014-03-18 06:33:54 PM janice13 350
2014-03-18 06:33:59 PM nans guide post is lg print
2014-03-18 06:34:04 PM angiepena we have such a fantastic group of workers
2014-03-18 06:34:07 PM tonyap1 i end up useing my own money alot
2014-03-18 06:34:08 PM nitaolson 125 in ours
2014-03-18 06:34:13 PM terridenisetyler 350 wow, 194
2014-03-18 06:34:14 PM brendamcd 120 in ours
2014-03-18 06:34:15 PM mary66 wow i thought mine was large
2014-03-18 06:34:16 PM aleciathornton Same here Tonya
2014-03-18 06:34:17 PM nitaolson m too
2014-03-18 06:34:22 PM rwestfall i do the same use my own money
2014-03-18 06:34:26 PM nans 107 but at 99
2014-03-18 06:34:26 PM janice13 we have all levels of care
2014-03-18 06:34:28 PM onelliaad I GUESS TIME IS UP. NEED TO COOK DINNER
2014-03-18 06:34:31 PM tonyap1 and some times that is not always good but we want alot huh
2014-03-18 06:34:31 PM kathyhughes keep you receipts Tonya for your taxes
2014-03-18 06:34:31 PM nitaolson it's important i think
2014-03-18 06:34:35 PM sharonl shouldn't have to use your own money for a community where residents are paying for the care - what do you think Kathy?
2014-03-18 06:34:38 PM terridenisetyler how many assistants with 350?
2014-03-18 06:34:40 PM rwestfall its like if we need it or if my residents need something i cant let they go without
2014-03-18 06:34:44 PM tonyap1 I nnow right
2014-03-18 06:34:48 PM brendamcd good idea kathy as i use my own money as well
2014-03-18 06:34:52 PM sharonl YES .. for taxes, but the salaries aren't enough for me to cover those costs
2014-03-18 06:34:56 PM shannond same here
2014-03-18 06:34:57 PM tonyap1 right off
2014-03-18 06:34:58 PM ginad I agree with Kathy. Keep yor receipts and mileage.
2014-03-18 06:35:01 PM nans wow 350 hard to get to know them all
2014-03-18 06:35:01 PM kc13 i use my own money a lot
2014-03-18 06:35:05 PM aleciathornton Agreed sharon
2014-03-18 06:35:05 PM janice13 we have around 130 Health care and the rest are independent, and we have 4 activities
2014-03-18 06:35:08 PM 040965 you're right
2014-03-18 06:35:09 PM mary66 i use my own money alot of times
2014-03-18 06:35:10 PM kathyhughes Each facility that has Meidcaid gets a budget for activities
2014-03-18 06:35:12 PM nitaolson mileage too?
2014-03-18 06:35:17 PM 040965 me too
2014-03-18 06:35:26 PM angiepena our facility is private pay and insurance
2014-03-18 06:35:26 PM kathyhughes mileage and all the stuff you buy
2014-03-18 06:35:27 PM sharonl Donations of places we take residents .. lot os restaurants and flower shops will donate prizes, gift cards, etc.
2014-03-18 06:35:31 PM tonyap1 just take 15 minutes a day and spend with one at a time and you will get to know them
2014-03-18 06:35:32 PM shannond good to know
2014-03-18 06:35:34 PM nans they supply me with a credit card so when i find deals ijust purchasethem
2014-03-18 06:35:37 PM nitaolson mine changes every month as the census changes
2014-03-18 06:35:39 PM meriskk Encourage family member sw3ho question why there isn't :enough" to start a non-profit and raise funds...
2014-03-18 06:35:43 PM alex21 left the chat room
2014-03-18 06:35:47 PM danac my whole department uses their money all the time
2014-03-18 06:35:54 PM alicee OH!THATS A GOOD IDEA FOR TAXES WE ALL PROBLY HAVE TO USE SOME OF YOUR OWN MONEY
2014-03-18 06:35:59 PM ginad Your mileage to the store and back
2014-03-18 06:36:01 PM sharonl YES I agree with Kathy ... stay in the budget if they want more ... they need to pay more for that activity. ADD value to the program not take from you.
2014-03-18 06:36:02 PM onelliaad KATHY IS TIME UP?
2014-03-18 06:36:02 PM tloocke1 have a bake sale
2014-03-18 06:36:03 PM mary66 i get my mileage paid for so i use that money for my residents too
2014-03-18 06:36:03 PM nans bake sales are fun.
2014-03-18 06:36:04 PM kathyhughes and use all of your money from the facility
2014-03-18 06:36:05 PM rwestfall our facility does the mileage reimbursmetn when we go out for a conference or a meeting
2014-03-18 06:36:07 PM katbear1 left the chat room
2014-03-18 06:36:10 PM lindayoung1964 they would not tell me our budget
2014-03-18 06:36:17 PM dthompson Post in the newsletter anything that you need, see if someone will donate it, family, staff, other
2014-03-18 06:36:18 PM tonyap1 My boss is always telling me to stop spending money and i saw it is my money and she says it adds up
2014-03-18 06:36:19 PM sharonl Non-profit and fund raisers are good ... Bake sales? What ideas do you all have?
2014-03-18 06:36:21 PM tloocke1 have the employees pay a dollar to dress down on fridays
2014-03-18 06:36:25 PM lindayoung1964 they wont send us to conferences
2014-03-18 06:36:25 PM ginad You can possibly use this class as a tax write off
2014-03-18 06:36:28 PM kathyhughes you can keep it for your own taxes
2014-03-18 06:36:35 PM lizkanderson me too Lindayoung. No one tells me the budget, but I get told if I go over. Ha
2014-03-18 06:36:38 PM tonyap1 that is what i do
2014-03-18 06:36:39 PM nitaolson good idea about posting in the newsletter
2014-03-18 06:36:39 PM kathyhughes yes if you paid for it
2014-03-18 06:36:41 PM rwestfall were a non profit so were tax exempt
2014-03-18 06:36:43 PM danac have great volunteers and donations though
2014-03-18 06:36:44 PM meriskk We recently had some family members start a non-profit and raise community awareness and it has been amazing!
2014-03-18 06:36:44 PM nans the res can bake and the emplyee bring in goods
2014-03-18 06:36:47 PM dthompson Join the chamber - you will make many good connections that will donate to your activities
2014-03-18 06:36:48 PM kathyhughes and your own continuing ed
2014-03-18 06:36:50 PM rwestfall thats a good tip thanks kathy
2014-03-18 06:36:52 PM onelliaad IS TIME UP?
2014-03-18 06:37:01 PM terridenisetyler Goord Tax onfo
2014-03-18 06:37:10 PM kathyhughes not until 9
2014-03-18 06:37:10 PM janice13 not until 9
2014-03-18 06:37:10 PM nans we sold candy bars and gave the money to the human society
2014-03-18 06:37:22 PM jeannette1978 we go until 6
2014-03-18 06:37:23 PM terridenisetyler Lord Good Tax info LOL
2014-03-18 06:37:23 PM nitaolson we are hving a fundraiser to help
2014-03-18 06:37:24 PM lizkanderson human society... haha
2014-03-18 06:37:24 PM johndavid Kathy, Does this class count for education that we pay for when we do our taxes?
2014-03-18 06:37:24 PM shannond lol
2014-03-18 06:37:32 PM janice13 i can't complain about the budget but donations are always great
2014-03-18 06:37:32 PM kathyhughes We fundraised daily for activities
2014-03-18 06:37:34 PM dthompson I need to start to schedule continuing ed or it is not going to get done.
2014-03-18 06:37:39 PM kathyhughes yes John
2014-03-18 06:37:45 PM tonyap1 fund raiser ideas please
2014-03-18 06:37:46 PM johndavid SWEET!
2014-03-18 06:37:47 PM nitaolson how did you do it daily?
2014-03-18 06:37:48 PM alicee WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING FOOD FROM HOME FOR RESIDENTS
2014-03-18 06:37:51 PM ltimlin I will get reimbursed for the class
2014-03-18 06:37:51 PM onelliaad I LIKE BAKIE SALES
2014-03-18 06:37:53 PM sharonl Some free events .., we just had some high school choirs stop buy, pet thearapy, high school credit volunteers to play games ... waht ideas do the rest of you have on a budget
2014-03-18 06:37:58 PM ltimlin but paid upfront
2014-03-18 06:38:15 PM danac our peer group is sending Easter cards to local hospitals in april
2014-03-18 06:38:19 PM tonyap1 bake sales and what
2014-03-18 06:38:20 PM nitaolson got a new physical therapist that has a registered pet therapy dog!!!! yeah
2014-03-18 06:38:20 PM kathyhughes we sold anything we could make or find
2014-03-18 06:38:33 PM tloocke1 raffle something off
2014-03-18 06:38:34 PM lindayoung1964 Try sellingbreakfast we done really well for a fellow co worker so good the facility started selling breakfas'
2014-03-18 06:38:35 PM lizkanderson the high shool students will do just about anything we ask, you name it. They all have so many different interests and career goals. it will appeal to someone
2014-03-18 06:38:37 PM brendamcd we do food sales at least once a month
2014-03-18 06:38:41 PM janice13 we have an arts festival
2014-03-18 06:38:41 PM mary66 bake sales and potluck fundraisers go good for me
2014-03-18 06:38:43 PM tloocke1 50/50s
2014-03-18 06:38:49 PM angiepena we have a shop also where we ssale what they make
2014-03-18 06:38:49 PM tonyap1 love the raffle
2014-03-18 06:38:56 PM tonyap1 50/50?
2014-03-18 06:38:57 PM terridenisetyler Make a hug easter basket and raffle it
2014-03-18 06:38:59 PM lizkanderson we have a high schooler who comes by and cleans the bird cages every day
2014-03-18 06:39:02 PM dthompson Yes 50/50 are very good
2014-03-18 06:39:05 PM onelliaad I MISS TO GO OUT WITH RESIDENTS
2014-03-18 06:39:05 PM angiepena and the money is used to have special things done for them
2014-03-18 06:39:05 PM kathyhughes We would ask staff to Spring Clean and donate their items for a Garage sale of our own
2014-03-18 06:39:11 PM jackie3 enter the chat room
2014-03-18 06:39:12 PM danac we can't sell anything
2014-03-18 06:39:18 PM kathyhughes 50/50 every pay day
2014-03-18 06:39:21 PM sharonl We run a thrift store to assist residents with needs. The items come from residents who have passed on or have moved in to downsize. The residnets also save some of this money for tips for staff at christmas
2014-03-18 06:39:26 PM kc13 we are looking for a new van driver and it stinks
2014-03-18 06:39:27 PM nitaolson we do garage sales too
2014-03-18 06:39:27 PM meriskk We have a garden party every spring where we invite family members to come and bring a plant. It becomes an activity AND it helps to beautify our garden for the residents to enjoy
2014-03-18 06:39:29 PM ginad Yes a 50/50 is when you sell a ticket for a $1.00 (or whatever) and split the pot with the winner
2014-03-18 06:39:32 PM mary66 kathy i have to go sorry
2014-03-18 06:39:33 PM ltimlin The residents want to have a garage sale
2014-03-18 06:39:39 PM kc13 i miss being able to take them out places often
2014-03-18 06:39:43 PM sharonl 50/50 raffles are great - yes!!
2014-03-18 06:39:47 PM ltimlin They sure have a lot of junk...I mean stuff
2014-03-18 06:39:47 PM onelliaad NOT IN MY BUILDING
2014-03-18 06:39:49 PM mary66 garage sales r good to
2014-03-18 06:39:52 PM tonyap1 cool idea
2014-03-18 06:40:01 PM janice13 we can't do fundraisers
2014-03-18 06:40:01 PM tloocke1 auction
2014-03-18 06:40:16 PM onelliaad I WAS GOING OUT 3 X WK BEFORE
2014-03-18 06:40:16 PM tloocke1 silent auction
2014-03-18 06:40:19 PM tonyap1 like the fundraisers
2014-03-18 06:40:21 PM mary66 why janice?
2014-03-18 06:40:22 PM sharonl Some ZOO's are very reasonable.. They will give a family pass and allow us to take 1 assistant and 10 residents as often as we like all year for under $150
2014-03-18 06:40:24 PM nitaolson do people bring your department all of the leftover junk? We get a lot that we have to just throw out
2014-03-18 06:40:30 PM dthompson I have never been in a facility where I had to do fundraising, but I did lots of fundraising for the Senior Center
2014-03-18 06:40:31 PM kathyhughes we also "Spring Cleaned" for each resident as an 1-1 activity for April and could use their "old stuff'" for Bingo prizes
2014-03-18 06:40:32 PM ginad I don't understand why the facility will not let you do fundraisers
2014-03-18 06:40:33 PM shannond oh wow
2014-03-18 06:40:36 PM sharonl Free parks and pack a picnic
2014-03-18 06:40:40 PM janice13 i think the bosses think it looks bad, but i disagree
2014-03-18 06:40:40 PM meriskk So hard to find a reliable van driver.
2014-03-18 06:40:47 PM tonyap1 fly a kite
2014-03-18 06:40:49 PM shannond same here Janice
2014-03-18 06:40:53 PM ltimlin good idea Kathy
2014-03-18 06:40:54 PM lizkanderson my residents could probably use a spring cleanig in some of their rooms, that's a good idea
2014-03-18 06:40:55 PM aleciathornton Same here janice
2014-03-18 06:40:56 PM 040965 yes next week we have a clothing auction. clothes and things were donated from residenta and staff.
2014-03-18 06:40:56 PM joan14 left the chat room
2014-03-18 06:40:58 PM tonyap1 i drive the bus also
2014-03-18 06:40:59 PM danac we have a penny auction and general store but the residents use fake money
2014-03-18 06:41:01 PM brendamcd sometimes its a chore to clean their rooms
2014-03-18 06:41:03 PM onelliaad SAME HERE
2014-03-18 06:41:07 PM shannond lol cute
2014-03-18 06:41:08 PM sharonl The spring clean idea is cool Kathy
2014-03-18 06:41:09 PM janice13 we donate a lot to the local shelters
2014-03-18 06:41:11 PM kc13 yea mine need to have spring cleaning
2014-03-18 06:41:15 PM nitaolson we have a great van driver right now
2014-03-18 06:41:16 PM mary66 i take my residents on the big ferry boat in laughlin nev and staff is great getting wheel chair down to nthe ramp
2014-03-18 06:41:17 PM angiepena i like that idea too Kathy
2014-03-18 06:41:22 PM kc13 or a couple anyway
2014-03-18 06:41:25 PM nans we all drive the van for outings
2014-03-18 06:41:28 PM lizkanderson how do you handle resident spring cleaning though if they decide later they never game permission to give away or don't remember askig to get rid of soemthing?
2014-03-18 06:41:29 PM onelliaad I HAVE MY SPRING CLEANING ALREDY
2014-03-18 06:41:33 PM sharonl Game nights are free and fun!!
2014-03-18 06:41:34 PM janice13 cant wait to get them outside for anything
2014-03-18 06:41:35 PM nans activity staff that is
2014-03-18 06:41:36 PM tonyap1 my residents go shopping and eat out every monday
2014-03-18 06:41:39 PM kathyhughes We would go room to room and ask the residents if they would donate their items
2014-03-18 06:41:48 PM danac we donate to the salvation army weekly
2014-03-18 06:41:50 PM dthompson Fly a kite could be an activity with a school. The resident and child make a kite together and the child flys the kite, resident can help if they are able.
2014-03-18 06:41:56 PM nans make some casino games for a night of fun
2014-03-18 06:41:58 PM brendamcd some of our residents are horders!
2014-03-18 06:42:01 PM kathyhughes and half the time the resident would re-win theor own stuff at Bingo
2014-03-18 06:42:03 PM janice13 yes theya re
2014-03-18 06:42:07 PM brendamcd they wont get rid of anything
2014-03-18 06:42:10 PM danac same here kathy
2014-03-18 06:42:10 PM tonyap1 make the kite then fly the one they made
2014-03-18 06:42:12 PM mary66 ive got hoarder too
2014-03-18 06:42:14 PM terridenisetyler LOL Kathy
2014-03-18 06:42:15 PM nans we have horders and stealers
2014-03-18 06:42:17 PM janice13 kites are fun
2014-03-18 06:42:18 PM sharonl re-win is hillarious .... do they remember it was theres?
2014-03-18 06:42:20 PM meriskk nitaolsen haha yes we are like the "take it or leave it"
2014-03-18 06:42:23 PM shannond wow normally the residents just take from us lol
2014-03-18 06:42:24 PM nitaolson we have some hoarders too
2014-03-18 06:42:24 PM 040965 Someof our residents are alert and sign a slip stating they are donating items
2014-03-18 06:42:24 PM onelliaad WE ARE NOT ALLOW TO PAST THINGS TO OTHER RESD.
2014-03-18 06:42:26 PM kathyhughes nope
2014-03-18 06:42:32 PM mary66 good night all
2014-03-18 06:42:41 PM shannond good night
2014-03-18 06:42:41 PM ltimlin I can't imagine all the ideas you have Kathy. with all of your history
2014-03-18 06:42:42 PM janice13 nope to what
2014-03-18 06:42:52 PM danac nite
2014-03-18 06:42:53 PM tonyap1 that is contamination transfer
2014-03-18 06:43:02 PM terridenisetyler What else Kathy great ideas
2014-03-18 06:43:05 PM shannond and a book

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