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2015-01-08 07:24:21 PM georgiam Once, at a seasonal position for a Santa Set at a mall, I had the potenial employee bring two things that would allow me to see who they are
2015-01-08 07:24:41 PM kathyhughes thats a good idea
2015-01-08 07:24:53 PM tbostic that's cool
2015-01-08 07:25:03 PM kathyhughes and they can also bring a portfolio of activities they have done
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2015-01-08 07:25:17 PM kathyhughes Hello Debbi
2015-01-08 07:25:19 PM tbostic Hi Debbie
2015-01-08 07:25:21 PM kathyhughes Debbie
2015-01-08 07:25:31 PM matt508 what are some questions you think are good to ask Kathy?
2015-01-08 07:25:37 PM georgiam It was extremly interesting to say the least
2015-01-08 07:25:51 PM georgiam Hi Debbie
2015-01-08 07:25:57 PM tinajg im sorry im at work on my tablet and it has a mind of its own
2015-01-08 07:26:02 PM kathyhughes I asked what they thought activities were
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2015-01-08 07:26:32 PM kathyhughes and then I would ask them to explain how we would plan activities that meets their needs and interests
2015-01-08 07:27:05 PM kathyhughes I also wanted people who had a variety of hobbies and interests
2015-01-08 07:27:41 PM kathyhughes So I would ask them what they liked to do in their spare time
2015-01-08 07:28:12 PM matt508 thanks
2015-01-08 07:28:17 PM matt508 great imput
2015-01-08 07:28:17 PM kathyhughes and I would ask them if they could work with people who were non responsive and what they would do
2015-01-08 07:28:20 PM kathyhughes thanks
2015-01-08 07:28:38 PM kathyhughes What do you all have planned for this month?
2015-01-08 07:28:39 PM georgiam those are great questions, thanks
2015-01-08 07:28:42 PM kathyhughes for activities
2015-01-08 07:29:05 PM tomilee Im working MLK day, I have a church coming in that morning
2015-01-08 07:29:12 PM matt508 Pizza Party, Tea party with Admin., storyteller
2015-01-08 07:29:17 PM tomilee I want to take a few residents to the prade
2015-01-08 07:29:22 PM tinajg what do they want to fo that they cant
2015-01-08 07:29:48 PM tomilee I also have to plan a family counciel meeting for next month
2015-01-08 07:29:54 PM georgiam I have alot of dog owners, and they all know to come and see me for a treat, the dogs i mean. So I am having a healthy cooking class for dog treats.
2015-01-08 07:30:03 PM tbostic Football play-off parties for the men
2015-01-08 07:30:25 PM tomilee Im also looking for a place online to have my calenders printed and enlarged and mailed to me , any ideas
2015-01-08 07:30:31 PM tinajg georgian thats creative
2015-01-08 07:30:36 PM kathyhughes Sounds like great ideas
2015-01-08 07:30:39 PM georgiam Thanks
2015-01-08 07:30:51 PM kathyhughes Corwin Printing
2015-01-08 07:30:55 PM matt508 Why not print them inhouse?
2015-01-08 07:31:22 PM georgiam We use Illustratus, they do it all. I can put my own things in and fill the rest with pre printed stuff
2015-01-08 07:31:28 PM kathyhughes http://corwindesign.com/
2015-01-08 07:31:42 PM kathyhughes I would go to Staples
2015-01-08 07:31:49 PM kathyhughes they did them all for me
2015-01-08 07:32:06 PM tomilee I do the smalll ones but they want me to find some where for the big ones, the office places are doing a good job
2015-01-08 07:32:08 PM matt508 I created a folding calendar for the residents
2015-01-08 07:32:35 PM georgiam I make my own calendar and then print extra large 11x17 ones for the vision impaired. They love it
2015-01-08 07:32:40 PM tinajg matt explain
2015-01-08 07:32:59 PM tomilee We have on posted by every bed then a 33x44 one on each unit
2015-01-08 07:33:11 PM kathyhughes You can print them off yourself....you have to fool around with your program, but I could print them off in seperate sheets and then tape the papers together
2015-01-08 07:33:35 PM kathyhughes took some time, but I made it into an activity
2015-01-08 07:33:38 PM matt508 its printed on a 11x17 paper and folded brochure
2015-01-08 07:34:10 PM tomilee they have cork borads up for the big ones , i asked about getting a better system , but i will have to wait and put it on my wish list next year
2015-01-08 07:34:11 PM tinajg i print on 11x17 for aaall diferant colors for the season
2015-01-08 07:34:39 PM kathyhughes I used Printshop to make them
2015-01-08 07:34:44 PM matt508 It took a little time to create outline of folding calendar but once you create one you can work on the outline for every month
2015-01-08 07:35:15 PM matt508 I wish I could send Pictures on here
2015-01-08 07:35:28 PM matt508 we all have great ideas to share
2015-01-08 07:35:31 PM kathyhughes You can post it on the forum
2015-01-08 07:35:31 PM tinajg aactivitydirector.com
2015-01-08 07:35:45 PM kathyhughes as an attachment
2015-01-08 07:35:58 PM matt508 on any forum?
2015-01-08 07:36:09 PM kathyhughes yes the class forum
2015-01-08 07:36:18 PM kathyhughes that would work and then I can share it
2015-01-08 07:36:26 PM kathyhughes class to class
2015-01-08 07:36:30 PM georgiam you can use microsoft publisher to create a tri fold, and i believe you can insert pictures as well
2015-01-08 07:36:35 PM tomilee my calenders are plain they dont have any programs on my computer at work and when i try to do them on my computer and send them to work they wont open
2015-01-08 07:36:56 PM matt508 ok. will post it up
2015-01-08 07:37:05 PM tinajg try usb
2015-01-08 07:37:26 PM kathyhughes I would ask if you can get Printshop for your computer at work
2015-01-08 07:37:42 PM matt508 anyone else have ideas or approches to inviting residents to activity groups?
2015-01-08 07:37:51 PM kathyhughes I have lots.....
2015-01-08 07:38:02 PM kathyhughes Table tents
2015-01-08 07:38:07 PM tomilee I told my boss I need something on it , I will have to remind him now that things a calming down
2015-01-08 07:38:14 PM kathyhughes Printed invitations
2015-01-08 07:38:19 PM matt508 I do those for BBQ in summer
2015-01-08 07:38:21 PM tinajg pri tshop is sooooooo nice
2015-01-08 07:38:26 PM kathyhughes it is
2015-01-08 07:38:40 PM kathyhughes So you can do them for your activities
2015-01-08 07:38:49 PM kathyhughes and you can make placemats
2015-01-08 07:39:05 PM matt508 My residenst are not much into crafts
2015-01-08 07:39:28 PM georgiam I have just started funny money, everytime they attend something they earn like 500 to 1500 dollars to use at an aution that i will be doing every three months. I get prizes and donations from the vendors to auction off
2015-01-08 07:39:54 PM tbostic That's a good idea
2015-01-08 07:39:55 PM kathyhughes you can make them
2015-01-08 07:40:13 PM georgiam thanks
2015-01-08 07:40:16 PM kathyhughes They don't have to be into crafts
2015-01-08 07:40:20 PM matt508 my residents age from 80-104
2015-01-08 07:40:33 PM kathyhughes good age range
2015-01-08 07:40:45 PM georgiam 104? how exciting, I bet they have stories
2015-01-08 07:41:41 PM matt508 my activities aides say its hard to do crafts with 12 residenst who cant do much of the craft hands on
2015-01-08 07:41:58 PM matt508 I come in and help when I can
2015-01-08 07:42:07 PM tomilee mine are from 32 to 106
2015-01-08 07:42:10 PM kathyhughes We did Rubber Stamping and everyone can do that
2015-01-08 07:42:22 PM matt508 106 God bless them
2015-01-08 07:42:46 PM tbostic wow...106!
2015-01-08 07:42:48 PM matt508 rubber stamping good idea
2015-01-08 07:42:50 PM kathyhughes I think that all you need to do is to adapt the crafts, but if they aren't interested in them
2015-01-08 07:42:52 PM tomilee she is tough to at 106 just lover her
2015-01-08 07:43:14 PM kathyhughes Call a Stampin Up consultant...they can come in and teach your staff
2015-01-08 07:43:21 PM georgiam I am from a Early childhood education and sometimes we would have pre cut or pre made projects and then they can do it a little easier
2015-01-08 07:43:45 PM kathyhughes good idea Georgia
2015-01-08 07:43:51 PM tomilee one of the thing my residents like to do is just tossing a balloon , it so simple but they love it and they all come in for it
2015-01-08 07:44:01 PM kathyhughes You can have volunteers make up craft kits
2015-01-08 07:44:13 PM georgiam 106! WOW my oldest is 95 and I cant get enough of her
2015-01-08 07:44:34 PM tinajg hospice volunteers help us monthly
2015-01-08 07:44:40 PM tomilee i found that the resident will do anything with kids even crafts
2015-01-08 07:45:04 PM kathyhughes I know and there are lots of ideas on my fav site
2015-01-08 07:45:14 PM kathyhughes easy crafts and activities
2015-01-08 07:45:35 PM tinajg pintrest lpl
2015-01-08 07:45:47 PM kathyhughes thats it
2015-01-08 07:46:07 PM kathyhughes there are a ton of ideas
2015-01-08 07:46:14 PM tbostic i LOVE pinterest!
2015-01-08 07:46:26 PM matt508 endless ideas
2015-01-08 07:46:31 PM kathyhughes and going to the actual websites posted can take you a million places
2015-01-08 07:46:44 PM tbostic exactly....
2015-01-08 07:47:09 PM matt508 I have coffee social in the AM and I just finish baking Cranberry bread for residents
2015-01-08 07:47:15 PM kathyhughes you could spend hours
2015-01-08 07:47:19 PM matt508 smells good
2015-01-08 07:47:34 PM georgiam Kathy, I dont know if all states have this but I am in Texas and we have a place on lne called On line yard sale. I have always been taught a closed mouth doesnt get fed and if you ask all they can do is say no. but we were able to purchase over 200 dollars in scrap booking stuff for 100 just because of who we were. Also the local girl scouts has projects they must fulfill to earn there badges, they just donated alll there card making materials to us.
2015-01-08 07:47:41 PM kathyhughes It sure does....do you have a crockpot?
2015-01-08 07:48:01 PM matt508 yes
2015-01-08 07:48:21 PM kathyhughes Good idea Georgia....I like that
2015-01-08 07:48:38 PM matt508 crockpot for what?
2015-01-08 07:48:45 PM georgiam yes, it can hurt for sure
2015-01-08 07:48:56 PM tomilee good idea I will put a call into the girl scouts
2015-01-08 07:49:00 PM tomilee thanks
2015-01-08 07:49:07 PM kathyhughes well you can put cider in it with cinnamon sticks and orange slices for the day to add a great aroma and hydrate the area
2015-01-08 07:49:07 PM georgiam NP
2015-01-08 07:49:21 PM kathyhughes its always so dry in the facility
2015-01-08 07:49:49 PM kathyhughes we also would use other spices for variety
2015-01-08 07:50:12 PM georgiam clover is a good one, it asorbs smell
2015-01-08 07:50:19 PM kathyhughes yes it does
2015-01-08 07:50:48 PM kathyhughes we would use it everyday during the winter
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2015-01-08 07:51:26 PM kathyhughes Any other ideas for Feb?
2015-01-08 07:52:18 PM tomilee we have the valintines party and residents and staff vote for queen and king
2015-01-08 07:52:30 PM georgiam I am going to have a container or box with the letters of the alphabet seperating so the resident can put valentines in them for others
2015-01-08 07:52:41 PM georgiam I love that idea tomi
2015-01-08 07:52:42 PM tomilee then it wont be long before it is nursing home week again LOL
2015-01-08 07:52:45 PM kathyhughes what elese do you do with that? Enertainment?
2015-01-08 07:52:51 PM kathyhughes I know
2015-01-08 07:53:03 PM kathyhughes Still searching for the theme
2015-01-08 07:53:43 PM tomilee I want to come up with new ones this year it seems it always the same thing
2015-01-08 07:54:02 PM tomilee we do most of the week outside
2015-01-08 07:54:09 PM tinajg whave a hands on drum circle for black history
2015-01-08 07:54:18 PM tomilee we rent a big tent and play activities out doors
2015-01-08 07:54:51 PM kathyhughes thats interesting Tina
2015-01-08 07:55:12 PM kathyhughes and yes for National Nursing Home Week its always a challenge
2015-01-08 07:55:12 PM georgiam i also wanted to mention that you can go to Calenndars with bizarre holidays and it gives great ideas and has fun days you may not ever know about. like National whisper I love you day
2015-01-08 07:55:31 PM tinajg black art exhibit by a local artist who is ó3
2015-01-08 07:55:40 PM tomilee thanks i will look at that
2015-01-08 07:55:42 PM kathyhughes Great
2015-01-08 07:55:49 PM matt508 when is national nursing home week this year?
2015-01-08 07:56:02 PM kathyhughes starts Mothers Day
2015-01-08 07:56:05 PM kathyhughes always
2015-01-08 07:56:21 PM tomilee isnt it like the secound week of may
2015-01-08 07:56:31 PM kathyhughes let me check
2015-01-08 07:56:31 PM tbostic Creative Forecasting will tell you all of the odd special days, too
2015-01-08 07:56:45 PM georgiam perfect thanks
2015-01-08 07:56:52 PM tomilee I have to plan my vacation around it LOL
2015-01-08 07:57:03 PM georgiam lol
2015-01-08 07:57:11 PM kathyhughes May 10th
2015-01-08 07:57:38 PM kathyhughes Activity Director Network has a list too
2015-01-08 07:57:39 PM tomilee its a long week , we do something everyday
2015-01-08 07:58:08 PM tinajg artist is 93.....me and this tablet :)
2015-01-08 07:58:17 PM tomilee im thinking this year i will take my vactation after that week
2015-01-08 07:58:44 PM kathyhughes Anything else that I can help with?
2015-01-08 07:59:01 PM tomilee will all it was a great chat but really need to get to bed have a long day tomorrow, night all
2015-01-08 07:59:04 PM kathyhughes Going to celebrate my Birthday now
2015-01-08 07:59:08 PM georgiam Yes, is there a chat everyday
2015-01-08 07:59:12 PM kathyhughes Have a good week all
2015-01-08 07:59:15 PM tomilee Happy birthday
2015-01-08 07:59:17 PM georgiam Happy birthday Kathy
2015-01-08 07:59:24 PM kathyhughes We chat on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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2015-01-08 07:59:26 PM kathyhughes thanks
2015-01-08 07:59:27 PM tbostic Happy Birthday!
2015-01-08 07:59:35 PM matt508 Happy Birthday!
2015-01-08 07:59:39 PM georgiam Okay. Good Night
2015-01-08 07:59:42 PM kathyhughes Have a good week
2015-01-08 07:59:58 PM tbostic Bye Everyone...
2015-01-08 08:00:05 PM kathyhughes Good Night all
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2015-01-08 08:00:16 PM georgiam Good night! bye
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2015-01-09 04:00:33 PM pam74 Do we upload information on our Practicum advisor or do we fax them?
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2015-01-10 11:27:32 AM pam74 Has anyone having trouble with accessing some things for the computer class. I can access from work but can't access from home any solution?
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2015-01-11 12:15:38 PM momma2 marshaquarles heyi dont know how this works lol
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2015-01-12 08:26:03 AM luluboo Happy Birthday .
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2015-01-12 12:13:02 PM lrtibbels Is this only for Alumni students?
2015-01-12 12:14:43 PM lrtibbels have a question
2015-01-12 12:16:38 PM lrtibbels The facility that has agreed to do my practicum assignment with me only has 2 fund raisers per year
2015-01-12 12:17:28 PM lrtibbels they have already either sechedualed the 2. The administration will not allow a 3rd one
2015-01-12 12:20:08 PM lrtibbels Can I change this activity into a raffle or a door prize event. For a best hat day? Something like that? To get the Seniors involved that come there?
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2015-01-12 06:48:14 PM colleenb do we have chat tonight?
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