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2014-07-29 05:41:10 PM kathyhughes empower
2014-07-29 05:41:32 PM margarethrabal enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:41:47 PM kathyhughes Hello Margaret
2014-07-29 05:42:03 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
2014-07-29 05:42:06 PM shullseniorliving lol. as long as there is bingo, at least 2 times a week everyone is happy. just got an Elvis DVD today.
2014-07-29 05:42:14 PM margarethrabal Hi! Kathy!!!
2014-07-29 05:42:19 PM deloisea Kathy we 110 residents. It is hard.I have to do creplans,plus my activites and I have a seven o clock class.I usually meke it hhome round nine
2014-07-29 05:42:47 PM kathyhughes Many celebrate Elvis in August as that is when he disappeared!
2014-07-29 05:42:51 PM maria enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:42:57 PM kathyhughes Hello Maria
2014-07-29 05:43:24 PM kathyhughes And how many staff people do you have Deloise?
2014-07-29 05:43:31 PM maria hello kathy! am i early?
2014-07-29 05:43:37 PM kathyhughes Yes you are
2014-07-29 05:43:37 PM deloisea I thought theat was when they did that but I wasn't for sure
2014-07-29 05:43:41 PM kathyhughes but I am here
2014-07-29 05:44:20 PM margarethrabal Ok now that Im here... I could have been in trouble for the dirt joke last week
2014-07-29 05:44:55 PM kathyhughes No problem....
2014-07-29 05:44:58 PM shullseniorliving i just wanted different. they are tired of the same old movies we have. seemed to work had 16 residents gathered around watching. lol
2014-07-29 05:45:03 PM kathyhughes Glad that you are here
2014-07-29 05:45:39 PM kathyhughes I would check the library Salina...they have free DVD's to loan and you could have some from there
2014-07-29 05:45:43 PM margarethrabal Thank you glad your here...
2014-07-29 05:46:03 PM kathyhughes and there are YouTube videos that are rather long and the residents might like
2014-07-29 05:46:09 PM maria oh okay, i hadn't even checked my clock! thought i was going to be late.
2014-07-29 05:46:13 PM deloisea Kathy I the CNAs don't call in there are 15 on 7-3l and 10 on 3-11. But the administrator said he was going to get me some help. I have been working for 12 day now
2014-07-29 05:46:17 PM shullseniorliving good idea nursing staff have been raiding their collections too
2014-07-29 05:46:20 PM kathyhughes Nope you are on time
2014-07-29 05:46:58 PM kathyhughes I would meet with the Adm and ask for help now before the holidays
2014-07-29 05:47:03 PM margarethrabal Skull drudgery when you work that many days in a row.
2014-07-29 05:47:14 PM kathyhughes even 2 part time staff for 110 residents
2014-07-29 05:47:37 PM sarahe enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:47:47 PM kathyhughes Hello Sara
2014-07-29 05:47:57 PM deloisea I go up there every other day and he say the same thing he is going to get me some help
2014-07-29 05:47:57 PM margarethrabal Hi! everyone...
2014-07-29 05:47:59 PM sarahe Hi Kathy1
2014-07-29 05:48:26 PM kathyhughes Well I would tell him that you are going to post the job this week and start interviewing staff
2014-07-29 05:48:51 PM kathyhughes Sometimes you have to just do it
2014-07-29 05:48:57 PM margarethrabal Ah very good assertiveness...
2014-07-29 05:48:58 PM sarahe Kathy, what's the topic going to be tonight?
2014-07-29 05:49:14 PM kathyhughes What would you like it to be Sara? I am open to anything
2014-07-29 05:49:34 PM maria i was also wondering that
2014-07-29 05:49:47 PM kathyhughes Yep sometimes we have to assert ourselves and just do it
2014-07-29 05:50:09 PM deloisea he told me today that he was going to start posting the AA position for help.But I didn;t see it. I don't have time to study are do nothing else.
2014-07-29 05:50:24 PM shullseniorliving i did that for the vacation i took. felt guilty, but i went
2014-07-29 05:50:35 PM ginametras enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:50:37 PM kathyhughes You all should take a vacation
2014-07-29 05:50:40 PM kathyhughes Hello Gina
2014-07-29 05:50:55 PM kathyhughes and not feel guilty
2014-07-29 05:50:59 PM deloisea Kathy I am thinking about call in for a few day. But i know the residents would suffer
2014-07-29 05:51:01 PM ginametras hello
2014-07-29 05:51:05 PM jean1 enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:51:10 PM kathyhughes Hello Jean
2014-07-29 05:51:19 PM kathyhughes I would schedule the day off Deloise
2014-07-29 05:51:20 PM margarethrabal Yep you have to help the other person to respect you and the situation you are dealing with.
2014-07-29 05:51:28 PM jean1 Hello Kathy (and everyone!)
2014-07-29 05:51:40 PM margarethrabal Hi!
2014-07-29 05:51:46 PM shullseniorliving hi
2014-07-29 05:51:50 PM sarahe Alright. Here's a problem that we frequently run into in the assisted living facility: Trying to get people to leave their rooms and participate in activities. So many of them seem perfectly content staying in their rooms 24/7. Any advice?
2014-07-29 05:51:51 PM deloisea Kathy evertime I try they call me in because there is no activities going on
2014-07-29 05:52:29 PM kathyhughes There is a small word that most activity professionals find hard to say.......anyone guess it?
2014-07-29 05:52:37 PM ginametras NO
2014-07-29 05:52:38 PM shullseniorliving we do weekend papers
2014-07-29 05:52:39 PM ginametras lol
2014-07-29 05:52:43 PM kathyhughes Right
2014-07-29 05:52:45 PM kathyhughes NO
2014-07-29 05:53:11 PM kathyhughes Sara.....why do you think that they stay in their rooms?
2014-07-29 05:53:15 PM deloisea Sarahe have a parade in the facility and maybe the residents would see how much fun you all are have and join you
2014-07-29 05:53:43 PM ginametras i have the same problem- except with my rehab residents
2014-07-29 05:53:49 PM shullseniorliving and i have puzzles, books and art supplies and movies left out
2014-07-29 05:53:54 PM sarahe I feel that some residents are self-conscious about trying new things and meeting new people.
2014-07-29 05:54:10 PM kathyhughes Good thought
2014-07-29 05:54:10 PM ginametras they dont want to come out of their rooms except for therapy and the upper management is constantly telling me to get them involved
2014-07-29 05:54:27 PM 241130 enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:54:30 PM kathyhughes So what can we do to get them out?
2014-07-29 05:54:37 PM sarahe Others I feel may have already been living that type of lifestyle in their own homes prior to moving to assisted living.
2014-07-29 05:54:42 PM 241130 hello all
2014-07-29 05:54:47 PM kathyhughes Hello Sarah
2014-07-29 05:54:54 PM margarethrabal Yes I have been known to coax them out with I want to show you something...
2014-07-29 05:54:58 PM maria i agree with sara, they don't want to step out of their comfort zone.
2014-07-29 05:54:59 PM 241130 What are we discussing?
2014-07-29 05:55:01 PM ginametras we can encourage them
2014-07-29 05:55:01 PM shullseniorliving snacks work for us. lol. everyone wants a cookie
2014-07-29 05:55:10 PM kathyhughes Many of the residents were on their own before they came to your facility
2014-07-29 05:55:11 PM ginametras and try to get "yes" as an answer
2014-07-29 05:55:17 PM jean1 I agree, sarahe. We have residents who aren't big on groups.
2014-07-29 05:55:21 PM margarethrabal Cookies good idea!
2014-07-29 05:55:24 PM kathyhughes Getting ALF residents involved in activities
2014-07-29 05:55:35 PM sarahe Deloise, I love your parade idea! :)
2014-07-29 05:55:37 PM kathyhughes and then we will tackle rehab residents
2014-07-29 05:55:43 PM ginametras I finally got one lady to let me sit with her and do a puzzle in her room, and that yes led to coming to hear live music and today she came to Wii bowling
2014-07-29 05:55:53 PM alianov1sept4 enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:56:01 PM kathyhughes Hello Alia
2014-07-29 05:56:11 PM alianov1sept4 Hello!
2014-07-29 05:56:13 PM margarethrabal 2 points
2014-07-29 05:56:18 PM shullseniorliving i sometimes let them decorate sugar cookies and then they share them with staff
2014-07-29 05:56:18 PM deloisea m
2014-07-29 05:56:28 PM kathyhughes Also many people do not know what your activities are
2014-07-29 05:56:40 PM 241130 Many people as in residents? Or those visiting?
2014-07-29 05:56:41 PM kathyhughes and they need a special invitation
2014-07-29 05:56:48 PM maria left the chat room
2014-07-29 05:56:49 PM alianov1sept4 i too feel like some residents are self consious
2014-07-29 05:56:49 PM kathyhughes residents
2014-07-29 05:56:59 PM sarahe How can we make them feel more confident?
2014-07-29 05:57:16 PM ginametras I just brought that up at a management meeting that activity staff needs help escorting residents to groups
2014-07-29 05:57:18 PM deloisea we also gave out invitations inviting our residents to come out to our men's night
2014-07-29 05:57:18 PM alianov1sept4 praise them...
2014-07-29 05:57:19 PM kathyhughes Everyone has their own way of joining in
2014-07-29 05:57:20 PM 241130 We make the calendar and daily calendars a big part of there day. Many show up early waiting for us while others need more assistance to get there/get involved
2014-07-29 05:57:28 PM jean1 I always invite people to stop by to observe and never pressure them to participate.
2014-07-29 05:57:30 PM ginametras left the chat room
2014-07-29 05:57:38 PM kathyhughes and some people want to feel needed...so perhaps you can ask them to help you
2014-07-29 05:57:40 PM sarahe I have a resident that enjoys people and activities as long as she has me by her side.
2014-07-29 05:57:45 PM margarethrabal Be very happy to see them. Kind of like how we greet a friend, works for me.
2014-07-29 05:58:03 PM ginametras enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:58:03 PM brandyl enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:58:03 PM kathyhughes and some residents don't like other people
2014-07-29 05:58:10 PM alianov1sept4 reminding them a few times rather than just expecting them to read the calander and show up but i like to go around the facility and be sure they know how much i'd love to see them in activity
2014-07-29 05:58:10 PM kathyhughes Hello Brandy
2014-07-29 05:58:14 PM 241130 Very true.
2014-07-29 05:58:17 PM brandyl hi everyone
2014-07-29 05:58:29 PM 241130 hello!
2014-07-29 05:58:35 PM margarethrabal Best way is like Kathy said ask them that you need their help
2014-07-29 05:58:42 PM kathyhughes Going around to gather people is part of the job and you should take credit for it
2014-07-29 05:58:44 PM maria enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:58:46 PM maria left the chat room
2014-07-29 05:58:52 PM deloisea i have alot of residents that help me around the facility and they love it and it keeps them out of their room to join the activities that i have plan for that day
2014-07-29 05:58:57 PM maria enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:58:59 PM kathyhughes I am not going to activities when I get to the facility
2014-07-29 05:59:04 PM 241130 Do any of you have CNA's in attendance during activities?
2014-07-29 05:59:13 PM margarethrabal Lol
2014-07-29 05:59:22 PM zojeda enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:59:26 PM jean1 We don't have CNA's attending.
2014-07-29 05:59:31 PM kathyhughes sure you can have anyone take attendance
2014-07-29 05:59:33 PM shullseniorliving i do have CNA's that attend activities
2014-07-29 05:59:35 PM sarahe Your very funny Kathy!
2014-07-29 05:59:38 PM lisac enter the chat room
2014-07-29 05:59:40 PM 241130 Neither do we, although we are supposed to
2014-07-29 05:59:49 PM deloisea When I first clock in ,Kathy I always go greet the redsidents that is bed bound.
2014-07-29 05:59:52 PM kathyhughes Hello Zoraidia and Lisa
2014-07-29 05:59:53 PM zojeda Hi everyone this is Zoraida from Nashville!
2014-07-29 05:59:59 PM lisac hello
2014-07-29 06:00:05 PM deloisea hello
2014-07-29 06:00:08 PM susanr enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:00:10 PM margarethrabal Hi! everyone...
2014-07-29 06:00:10 PM zojeda Hi Kathy
2014-07-29 06:00:13 PM carola enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:00:15 PM shullseniorliving on the weekends the nurse does it for me
2014-07-29 06:00:16 PM kathyhughes I had residents take attendance
2014-07-29 06:00:22 PM shullseniorliving when im not here. lol
2014-07-29 06:00:23 PM kathyhughes Hello Susan and Carol
2014-07-29 06:00:24 PM susanr Hello everyone
2014-07-29 06:00:28 PM maienelym enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:00:35 PM scarrejo1026 enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:00:36 PM carola Good evening everyone!
2014-07-29 06:00:36 PM maienelym hello
2014-07-29 06:00:38 PM alianov1sept4 i wish we had the staff to allow cna's to attend
2014-07-29 06:01:02 PM maienelym is this the right room ms kathy??
2014-07-29 06:01:04 PM 241130 I wish we did too. Although by states standards- we do have enough
2014-07-29 06:01:09 PM kathyhughes Hello SaraC and Melaine
2014-07-29 06:01:16 PM sarahe Are most residents receptive when you all ask them to assist you with something?
2014-07-29 06:01:18 PM scarrejo1026 hello
2014-07-29 06:01:20 PM margarethrabal Good idea Kathy take a little heat off the AD
2014-07-29 06:01:24 PM brandyl why do you want CNA's to attend? for transfer help or just for another pair of hands?
2014-07-29 06:01:25 PM kathyhughes If I am here you are in the rightroom
2014-07-29 06:01:42 PM kathyhughes I think its great that CNAs atend the activities
2014-07-29 06:01:44 PM deloisea I have residents that help me with mail, Bingo, art/crafts, and I have one of the residents as my sect. she right thank you cards for me and they are all happy
2014-07-29 06:01:56 PM kathyhughes WE are talking about getting residents to attend activities
2014-07-29 06:02:09 PM 241130 Legally we are supposed to have a certain number of staff per residents. Another set of eyes helps. Its important in case of emergencies. Although I work in memory care so its a different population
2014-07-29 06:02:12 PM 241130 A LOT going on lol
2014-07-29 06:02:22 PM kellya enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:02:24 PM sarahe Deloise, you have so many wonderful ideas! I think I'll try a few this week!
2014-07-29 06:02:30 PM margarethrabal Wow I didnt think of that marvelous!
2014-07-29 06:02:33 PM zojeda Some times I sak CNAs to help with the icecream social..
2014-07-29 06:02:45 PM stacey7 enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:03:09 PM kathyhughes Hello Kelly and Stacey
2014-07-29 06:03:10 PM 241130 We have two cnas per neighborhood (the area the live- basically a hall) and there are 16 residents per hall. So it can be difficult for them to get away.
2014-07-29 06:03:12 PM kellya Hello this is Kelly
2014-07-29 06:03:14 PM stacey7 hi
2014-07-29 06:03:16 PM shullseniorliving if it involves food im going to have CNA help. they all want to eat too
2014-07-29 06:03:25 PM maria14 enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:03:31 PM margarethrabal Hi! K
2014-07-29 06:03:37 PM kathyhughes Hello MariaK
2014-07-29 06:03:39 PM maria14 Hi Everyone I'm Maria
2014-07-29 06:03:41 PM deloisea My CNA have their residents lined up at the door waiting to do activities. It just be so many residents and little help. But the CNA come put their heads through the door and check on me..I like that
2014-07-29 06:03:44 PM zojeda If I don't work the crowd and help then get there, before any activitiy we don't get the attendance we want.
2014-07-29 06:04:01 PM margarethrabal Hi! M
2014-07-29 06:04:02 PM scarrejo1026 CNA are real helpful at my Facility.
2014-07-29 06:04:08 PM 241130 I agree. It is definitely a group/team effort
2014-07-29 06:04:29 PM kathyhughes Its our job to motivate residents to attend
2014-07-29 06:04:33 PM maria true, its all about the team work.
2014-07-29 06:04:36 PM deloisea thatnk sarahe. I love to try the iedas that pop off the top of my head
2014-07-29 06:04:38 PM valerieh enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:04:38 PM zojeda I agree
2014-07-29 06:04:39 PM janicewatts enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:04:47 PM kathyhughes and we are the only ones that can be enthusiastic about the activities
2014-07-29 06:04:51 PM ginametras We're working on getting the team atmosphere going, some CNA and nursing staff are reluctant to help.
2014-07-29 06:04:52 PM maienelym we tried to put a list of participation in nursing station so cna can help to bring residents in the activities
2014-07-29 06:04:58 PM kathyhughes Hello Janice and Valerie
2014-07-29 06:05:01 PM valerieh Hello
2014-07-29 06:05:07 PM alianov1sept4 that's where it's our personalities that really helps in this position....being outgoing and energetic is important with trying to get them to attend
2014-07-29 06:05:15 PM 241130 I disagree. I think everyone can be enthusiastic just like we should all help in other departments when we can. Just my opinion :)
2014-07-29 06:05:18 PM jean1 We go door-to-door and invite residents before activities and provide wheelchair transport. Sometimes the CNA's will help with that, but they are often busy with resident cares.
2014-07-29 06:05:25 PM janicewatts hello Kathy and everyone
2014-07-29 06:05:30 PM alianov1sept4 so do we jean
2014-07-29 06:05:34 PM carola We put in pages for the caregivers to reminde residents of activities, but we find we still need to do much of the reminding/inviting in person. Often residents will refuse a caregiver but come for one of us (an activity department of 2)
2014-07-29 06:05:40 PM kathyhughes thats a good point Sarah
2014-07-29 06:05:41 PM margarethrabal Hi! J V
2014-07-29 06:05:52 PM brandyl I worked as a CNA prior to activities, respecting each others job is key. Ive been fortunate to see both sides...lol we all bust our butts
2014-07-29 06:05:56 PM deloisea alianov1sept4 we do jeans on Friday
2014-07-29 06:05:59 PM valerieh I cant seem to get the cna's to help
2014-07-29 06:06:02 PM ginametras some residents- I just knowck, go in and say alright time to go! If I ask they'll say no, but if I just get them upo and going and happy- they come and have a great time
2014-07-29 06:06:03 PM 241130 carol we have the same issue
2014-07-29 06:06:10 PM kellya Hey Kathy. This is Kelly. I am here.
2014-07-29 06:06:11 PM 241130 exactly brandy!
2014-07-29 06:06:12 PM ginametras works great with my memory care residents
2014-07-29 06:06:25 PM kathyhughes I know Kelly
2014-07-29 06:06:34 PM kathyhughes I said Hello!
2014-07-29 06:06:37 PM kellya Thank you
2014-07-29 06:06:39 PM maria14 i agree that it mainly our job to motivate the residents to go, but like we just said it's all about teamwork, so I think CNAs, ect are more than welcome to be enthusiastic and help motivate them to attend
2014-07-29 06:06:54 PM 241130 Good point Maria
2014-07-29 06:06:57 PM carola We represent activity and fun.
2014-07-29 06:07:01 PM scarrejo1026 i agree maria
2014-07-29 06:07:03 PM kellya Must have missed it.
2014-07-29 06:07:03 PM kathyhughes And its like selling cheese at Hickory Farms.....you don't ask you tell
2014-07-29 06:07:07 PM janicewatts we are going to the Ice Cream mill tomorrow. I can't wait
2014-07-29 06:07:11 PM 241130 I assist in care and anywhere else I am needed. You should get what you put out! :)
2014-07-29 06:07:16 PM maria carola I totally agree
2014-07-29 06:07:21 PM deloisea I agree.
2014-07-29 06:07:26 PM alianov1sept4 once you get to know your residents you will know the ones you have to tell, not ask
2014-07-29 06:07:28 PM margarethrabal Maybe need a inservice on being Happy ?
2014-07-29 06:07:30 PM valerieh I was thinking about posting information on the importance of activities
2014-07-29 06:07:46 PM zojeda When I do te orientaton to thr CNAs I tell them how importat they are and that I could not do my job without their help.
2014-07-29 06:07:47 PM janicewatts i agree
2014-07-29 06:07:48 PM maria14 Kathy, do you mean you tell them to come to the activity as opposed to saying something like want to come?
2014-07-29 06:07:51 PM kathyhughes Oh my ...play the song Happy
2014-07-29 06:08:02 PM maienelym most of our cna join our activity especially for special events, they dance and sings with residents
2014-07-29 06:08:05 PM maria alianov1sept4, that is so true. you have to push more with some than with others.
2014-07-29 06:08:10 PM ginametras LOVE that song
2014-07-29 06:08:12 PM debbielee enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:08:14 PM kathyhughes There are some residents where a choice might not be the best thing
2014-07-29 06:08:15 PM kellya How do you keep from stressing out abourt being overwhelmed?(H)
2014-07-29 06:08:18 PM kathyhughes Hello Debbie
2014-07-29 06:08:19 PM ginametras I played it at morning report once
2014-07-29 06:08:26 PM ginametras everyone was being so negative
2014-07-29 06:08:27 PM carola I think our caregivers do appreciate activity, but they also have some other less fun requirements to their job.
2014-07-29 06:08:29 PM debbielee hello Kathy
2014-07-29 06:08:38 PM 241130 exactly carol
2014-07-29 06:08:41 PM ginametras I took a chance, played it on my phone and the mood turned around
2014-07-29 06:08:58 PM 241130 if we could all work in the position of another- we could have a better appreciation for what work is being done
2014-07-29 06:09:00 PM margarethrabal Yes I love that song too It just makes you feel good all over!!!...
2014-07-29 06:09:09 PM zojeda I tryed that approach today and it worked, I just said come on lets play Bingo and she came!!
2014-07-29 06:09:13 PM valerieh It does
2014-07-29 06:09:14 PM alianov1sept4 what song? i missed it and would liek to know
2014-07-29 06:09:19 PM kathyhughes Happy
2014-07-29 06:09:20 PM alianov1sept4 i love using music
2014-07-29 06:09:22 PM brandyl i find sometimes i have to promise that i wont make an Elder participate i just want them to watch....when some see what its about they watch for it on the calendar
2014-07-29 06:09:24 PM deloisea Margarethrabal , When I first got into the activity department I had less particapation for just about eveyone. But the new ideas from the chat and my head now eveyone part take in all the activities
2014-07-29 06:09:35 PM 241130 music is something that always seems to work. Despite age!
2014-07-29 06:09:47 PM alianov1sept4 does anyone here hold activities during feeding/dining room time? other than playing music?
2014-07-29 06:09:56 PM kathyhughes yes
2014-07-29 06:09:56 PM kellya My band plays "Happy" Great song. I sing the double high C harmony. Tenor ya know
2014-07-29 06:09:57 PM margarethrabal Yea deloise!
2014-07-29 06:10:00 PM alianov1sept4 something such as trivia ...
2014-07-29 06:10:05 PM valerieh yes we have trivia or wordgames
2014-07-29 06:10:07 PM susan30 enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:10:11 PM debbielee music is universal everyone remembers some music
2014-07-29 06:10:11 PM ginametras eh...I have some residents that always manage to complain when i have live music- always something about the singer or noise
2014-07-29 06:10:16 PM jean1 brandy, I invite people to watch too. It's good for them just to get out and be with others.
2014-07-29 06:10:20 PM kellya Trivia is ery popular where I volunteer
2014-07-29 06:10:21 PM janicewatts my reasident love music
2014-07-29 06:10:21 PM carola I often find an approach like "I have something I think you'll enjoy. Why not come try. It will only last 30 minutes or so and if you really don't care for it you won't offend me if you leave a bit early."
2014-07-29 06:10:22 PM zojeda We toss a beach ball on the tables and they love it!
2014-07-29 06:10:23 PM maria in the morning, when we are serving breakfast we play different kinds of music and a lot of the residence start their day off on a good note.
2014-07-29 06:10:30 PM shullseniorliving our gardener is puting on a concert on friday for the residents.
2014-07-29 06:10:32 PM anthonyalviar enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:10:34 PM ginametras I provide alternate activities for them in different locations but they choose to sit outside the activity room and complain
2014-07-29 06:10:37 PM debbielee The only music that I have had complaints about is the harp
2014-07-29 06:10:42 PM ginametras and then apologize to me the next day
2014-07-29 06:10:44 PM anthonyalviar hello!!!!!1
2014-07-29 06:10:45 PM shullseniorliving they sing the same songs over and over. but they like it
2014-07-29 06:10:47 PM deloisea I have activities set up in the activities room for the residents to come over meals and in between meals.
2014-07-29 06:10:52 PM kathyhughes made placemats on the copier so that they knew what activities were going on in the afternoon and had games on them with pencils so that they could all play
2014-07-29 06:10:53 PM valerieh I play music once there meal is served
2014-07-29 06:10:55 PM anthonyalviar what are we talking about?
2014-07-29 06:10:57 PM susan30 Hello!
2014-07-29 06:10:59 PM kellya The harp sounds like angels and angels sound like ....
2014-07-29 06:11:03 PM kathyhughes Hello Anthony
2014-07-29 06:11:13 PM kathyhughes Motivating residents to attend activities
2014-07-29 06:11:15 PM 241130 We always have music playing, even when activities arent going on. Often times residents come in and start their own party. I love to see it!
2014-07-29 06:11:20 PM maria14 It's not quite trivia, but during meals with my residents i'll just sit and chat with them. To alot of them that's an enjoyable activity
2014-07-29 06:11:21 PM lauraw enter the chat room
2014-07-29 06:11:27 PM alianov1sept4 placemats...great
2014-07-29 06:11:27 PM ginametras we had a classical pianist came in once- he was a volunteer
2014-07-29 06:11:31 PM kathyhughes Hello Laura
2014-07-29 06:11:34 PM ginametras every last resident fell asleep
2014-07-29 06:11:36 PM deloisea My residents don't like the soft music during mesl time
2014-07-29 06:11:39 PM lauraw THIS is where the live chat is....man i thought i was savvy with this at this point
2014-07-29 06:11:43 PM janicewatts good Idea, I have one that asks me every 5 min what we are doing
2014-07-29 06:11:45 PM kellya Trivia. Smart phone.
2014-07-29 06:11:55 PM margarethrabal Place mats with games ...Now how good...
2014-07-29 06:12:02 PM brandyl i spy during meals
2014-07-29 06:12:05 PM lauraw Kathy! hello!! i have had one hell of a couple of weeks with my computer/life.
2014-07-29 06:12:06 PM debbielee we talk up alot of our activities from day to day to keep them excited and looking forward to the next activity
2014-07-29 06:12:08 PM deloisea good idea kellya
2014-07-29 06:12:12 PM maria14 placemats with games is a great idea i think!
2014-07-29 06:12:15 PM kathyhughes The copier could make 11x17 copies
2014-07-29 06:12:18 PM susan30 I love table talk cards i carry them with me to all groups.
2014-07-29 06:12:18 PM maria i spy sounds like so much fun
2014-07-29 06:12:19 PM kellya Thanks
2014-07-29 06:12:35 PM kathyhughes Congrats Laura on the new job!
2014-07-29 06:12:37 PM ginametras there's an I spy game for Wii
2014-07-29 06:12:41 PM shullseniorliving i like that idea susan
2014-07-29 06:12:43 PM margarethrabal even better 11X 17
2014-07-29 06:12:46 PM lauraw i finally got my computer fixed and i got a new job AND i bought a car
2014-07-29 06:12:53 PM kathyhughes WOW
2014-07-29 06:12:54 PM ginametras it was too expensive in the store, so im going to try to find it second hand

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