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2015-06-04 06:42:20 PM dbalzumati MY GIRLS R PRETTY GOOD I GOT LUCKY
2015-06-04 06:42:24 PM phylliskrastanov i had a resident tell me the cna's use her bathroom to talk on their phones
2015-06-04 06:42:34 PM ileanaa yeap
2015-06-04 06:42:36 PM patlec I have an older women who thinks she is Stevie Nicks with her tamberine
2015-06-04 06:42:42 PM chloer1 i do more than my boss does and i am the assistant
2015-06-04 06:42:47 PM phylliskrastanov lol!!!
2015-06-04 06:42:48 PM dbalzumati THAT TALK WHEN CHANGING DIAPERS
2015-06-04 06:42:56 PM vickey patlec, but they all have one thing in common . communication skills
2015-06-04 06:43:02 PM ileanaa I have report this to my manager, and nothing has been done
2015-06-04 06:43:10 PM patlec yes on their phones
2015-06-04 06:43:12 PM patlec lol
2015-06-04 06:43:15 PM vickey same here chloer
2015-06-04 06:43:20 PM dbalzumati I DID THAT AT MY OTHER JOB MY BOSS SAT IN HER OFFICE ALL DAY
2015-06-04 06:43:22 PM phylliskrastanov i've been reporting stuff too i hope something will be done
2015-06-04 06:43:38 PM vickey my dont have a clue'
2015-06-04 06:43:39 PM chloer1 i gave up on that front a long time ago
2015-06-04 06:43:47 PM phylliskrastanov i walk about 5 miles per day at my job...according to my watch
2015-06-04 06:43:58 PM chloer1 yes i do
2015-06-04 06:44:05 PM dbalzumati ME TO BUT DONT LOSE ANY WEIGHT
2015-06-04 06:44:09 PM ileanaa My pedometer broke
2015-06-04 06:44:25 PM phylliskrastanov lol, me either!
2015-06-04 06:44:34 PM patlec Me too.... I should be a size 3
2015-06-04 06:44:46 PM chloer1 we should all be skinny
2015-06-04 06:44:51 PM dbalzumati I WISH AND IN MY DREAMS
2015-06-04 06:44:51 PM vickey patlec me too, i walk a lot
2015-06-04 06:44:53 PM phylliskrastanov no kidding!
2015-06-04 06:45:26 PM ileanaa we walk a lot, but I think the stress don't let us loose the weight....:(
2015-06-04 06:45:33 PM patlec I love pushing those geri chairs--- thats a work out
2015-06-04 06:45:38 PM dbalzumati AFTER 40 I GAIN 10 LBS EVERY 10 YEARS
2015-06-04 06:45:50 PM patlec don't say that
2015-06-04 06:46:01 PM vickey i bought some new ideas to my boss and she took the ideas to the big boss and told him the ideas as if it was hers
2015-06-04 06:46:06 PM phylliskrastanov that must be it....those geri chairs!! so hard
2015-06-04 06:46:12 PM patlec I hate that
2015-06-04 06:46:14 PM chloer1 that sucks
2015-06-04 06:46:23 PM dbalzumati THAT SUCKS
2015-06-04 06:46:28 PM chloer1 my boss doesnt even listen if i got new ideas
2015-06-04 06:46:29 PM ileanaa Ok, so it does happens to other people too!!!
2015-06-04 06:46:38 PM phylliskrastanov wow that is awful...my boss is quick to give me credit for all my ideas. I am lucky
2015-06-04 06:46:39 PM dbalzumati LOL CHLOE
2015-06-04 06:46:41 PM patlec mine listens
2015-06-04 06:46:52 PM chloer1 i hate it
2015-06-04 06:46:56 PM dbalzumati MINES PRETTY GOOD TOO
2015-06-04 06:47:02 PM patlec or I just tell everyone it was my idea
2015-06-04 06:47:15 PM vickey so from now on am keeping my mouth shut
2015-06-04 06:47:21 PM chloer1 me to
2015-06-04 06:47:26 PM patlec why
2015-06-04 06:47:27 PM phylliskrastanov there you go...blow your own horn
2015-06-04 06:47:38 PM ileanaa my ideas go down on paper for my next job
2015-06-04 06:47:58 PM dbalzumati I HOPE I WONT HAVE A NEXT JOB
2015-06-04 06:48:16 PM dbalzumati I WANT TO STAY THERE TIL I RETIRE
2015-06-04 06:48:20 PM chloer1 oh once iam done i am getting out my job so fast it isnt even funny
2015-06-04 06:48:24 PM phylliskrastanov i don't want to change jobs either, but if i have to i will
2015-06-04 06:48:37 PM phylliskrastanov and you should chloe
2015-06-04 06:48:37 PM patlec $$$$$$$$$$$$$
2015-06-04 06:48:57 PM chloer1 i cant wait to start new as a director
2015-06-04 06:49:00 PM ileanaa I have work to hard for this I deserve a bit more
2015-06-04 06:49:01 PM phylliskrastanov the binders we are putting together with thses classes are a great resource
2015-06-04 06:49:04 PM dbalzumati ITS ALL ABOUT THE BUCKS
2015-06-04 06:49:07 PM vickey we have no news letter in our facility, so i started one she saw the blue print and today sat down and draw one up and said it was her idea, i saw red
2015-06-04 06:49:28 PM chloer1 that is horrible
2015-06-04 06:49:32 PM patlec I love my residents and Iam close to home but I need to prove to myself I can run a whole dept.
2015-06-04 06:49:33 PM ileanaa wow
2015-06-04 06:49:38 PM phylliskrastanov she should be ashamed
2015-06-04 06:49:47 PM dbalzumati MY FACILITY DOESNT HAVE ONE KINDA GLAD DIDNT WANT TO DO IT
2015-06-04 06:49:52 PM phylliskrastanov bad for moral...stifles creative flow
2015-06-04 06:50:08 PM vickey you can do it patlec, you did not come this far to quit
2015-06-04 06:50:16 PM phylliskrastanov we don't have a newsletter either - my boss said it took so much time
2015-06-04 06:50:19 PM patlec thank you
2015-06-04 06:50:45 PM patlec I can do it. I want to be the boss for once
2015-06-04 06:50:46 PM dbalzumati USE MONEY FOR THING ELSE I HAVE 3 GLASS BULLETIN BOARDS ALL INFOR GO IN THEM
2015-06-04 06:51:01 PM vickey phylis my boss said the same thing, i told her we are activities and thats what we do
2015-06-04 06:51:10 PM dbalzumati YOU CAN AND WILL PAT
2015-06-04 06:51:37 PM ileanaa I started ours, the residents like it and now I have to do it every month as part of my responsibilities
2015-06-04 06:51:47 PM dbalzumati SEE
2015-06-04 06:51:54 PM patlec My marketing dept doesn't like our decorations and tells us to take them down
2015-06-04 06:51:59 PM vickey you should do it quarterly
2015-06-04 06:52:07 PM phylliskrastanov its a big undertaking, but it can be fun, and can be entertaining
2015-06-04 06:52:19 PM phylliskrastanov great idea! quarterly!
2015-06-04 06:52:30 PM patlec you can do a page with jokes and a crossword puzzle
2015-06-04 06:52:41 PM ileanaa I got a template, so the info is manageble 1 month at a time
2015-06-04 06:52:59 PM patlec interview residents about their life story
2015-06-04 06:53:00 PM phylliskrastanov pictures of last months activities highlights
2015-06-04 06:53:04 PM dbalzumati IT COST ALOT OF MONEY TO HAVE PRINTED DOESNT IT
2015-06-04 06:53:25 PM phylliskrastanov unless you do it black and white and print it in house
2015-06-04 06:53:34 PM vickey here is a tip everyone when you get new ideas write it down and keep it in a notebook at home so when u are director u can implement these things
2015-06-04 06:54:03 PM ileanaa My is a 1 sheet front only, management gets color and residents black & white
2015-06-04 06:54:04 PM patlec I have a box of every craft I made in the basement
2015-06-04 06:54:09 PM dbalzumati THATS WHAT I DO WITH BULLETIN BOARD i TAKE THE PICTURES UP TO SHOW EVERYONE THEN THE RESIDENTS AND FAMILY GETS TO KEEP THEM THEY LOVE IT
2015-06-04 06:54:09 PM phylliskrastanov good idea, i started a binder, called activity planning
2015-06-04 06:54:15 PM ileanaa I print in house
2015-06-04 06:54:28 PM vickey who here does calender review with there residents
2015-06-04 06:54:36 PM patlec me......
2015-06-04 06:54:39 PM ileanaa I do
2015-06-04 06:54:44 PM patlec meet and greet I call it
2015-06-04 06:54:49 PM phylliskrastanov i do during 1:1s
2015-06-04 06:54:50 PM vickey i just thought myboss that
2015-06-04 06:54:52 PM patlec over coffee
2015-06-04 06:55:00 PM phylliskrastanov and with new residents
2015-06-04 06:55:08 PM vickey what about menu review
2015-06-04 06:55:20 PM dbalzumati I DO I ALWAYS ASK THEM IF THEY WANT ME TO PUT SOMETHING ON THE CALENDAR
2015-06-04 06:55:21 PM patlec that's dietary
2015-06-04 06:55:34 PM ileanaa nope, the kitchen staff just post
2015-06-04 06:55:45 PM vickey yes but does dietary do it
2015-06-04 06:55:52 PM patlec we ask them if they are happy with the programs at resident council
2015-06-04 06:56:09 PM ileanaa they give me a couple of sentances to put in the newsletter
2015-06-04 06:56:19 PM phylliskrastanov we do too...sometimes i help residents with menu selection
2015-06-04 06:56:25 PM dbalzumati YES WE HAVE MEAL OF THE MONTH IN RESIDENT COUNSIL
2015-06-04 06:56:39 PM chloer1 got to go
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2015-06-04 06:56:55 PM dbalzumati BY CHOLE
2015-06-04 06:56:59 PM phylliskrastanov good night chloe
2015-06-04 06:57:12 PM vickey goodnight chloer
2015-06-04 06:57:25 PM patlec got to go also.....
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2015-06-04 06:57:35 PM dbalzumati WELL I WONDER WHAT HAPPENED WITH KATHY
2015-06-04 06:57:43 PM vickey goodnight patlec keep positive
2015-06-04 06:57:55 PM ileanaa ok ladies it has been great, thank you for listening, but got to go, busy day tomorrow.
2015-06-04 06:57:55 PM vickey kathy at seminar
2015-06-04 06:58:30 PM ileanaa goodnight
2015-06-04 06:58:42 PM phylliskrastanov ok nighty night all...I'll get some copies out. did anyone else need the form for week one homework?
2015-06-04 06:58:46 PM dbalzumati PHYLLIS DONT FORGET TO SEND ME THAT INFO IM GOING TO LOOK BACK ON THE FIRST SECTION MEPAP TO SEE IF I CAN FIND IT
2015-06-04 06:58:46 PM vickey me too, goodnight all, wish you all the best with survey
2015-06-04 06:59:17 PM phylliskrastanov when i went back to mepap1 and found the form i was thrilled!
2015-06-04 06:59:21 PM vickey please send to me to
2015-06-04 06:59:33 PM phylliskrastanov i'm looking now,,,ok you too vickie
2015-06-04 06:59:43 PM vickey ebonypch42@aol.com
2015-06-04 06:59:50 PM dbalzumati IWHAT WEEK WAS IT AND WHAT WAS IT CALLED DO YOU REMEMBER
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2015-06-04 06:59:57 PM vickey tyvm good night all
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2015-06-04 07:00:28 PM phylliskrastanov good night!
2015-06-04 07:00:38 PM dbalzumati NITE NITE
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2015-06-09 03:05:15 PM kathyhughes Chat tonight 6/9/15 is in the MEPAP1 Live Chat Room...Join me there at 8PM Kathy
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2015-06-10 05:56:01 PM brycegray Specialty chat tonight in the open discussion room at 8pm EST. Topics: Activity Directors Network website AND free resources available on the internet.
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2015-06-10 06:01:25 PM mboyd hello
2015-06-10 06:01:32 PM vickey hello
2015-06-10 06:02:06 PM vickey is this the room for extra credit
2015-06-10 06:02:19 PM brycegray Yes! This room is for extra credit!
2015-06-10 06:02:24 PM mboyd oh ok
2015-06-10 06:02:31 PM brycegray My name is Bryce and I am an ADN consultant.
2015-06-10 06:02:51 PM brycegray We can begin with any questions about the Activity DIrectors Network website.
2015-06-10 06:02:58 PM brycegray Need help finding something specific?
2015-06-10 06:03:49 PM vickey just any ideas you have to share would be helpful
2015-06-10 06:04:17 PM mboyd Yes that would be inciteful
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2015-06-10 06:05:48 PM brycegray I will think of some general information about the website in just a little bit, but let's begin with the free resources available on the internet
2015-06-10 06:05:54 PM mariasandra yes my question is , Are we getting credit for being in this room or do I need
2015-06-10 06:06:09 PM brycegray I suggest opening a word document as I will be providing links for you to copy throughout the chat
2015-06-10 06:06:20 PM mariasandra to go to another room?
2015-06-10 06:06:22 PM brycegray Yes, this is a extra credit (50 points) chat tonight
2015-06-10 06:06:27 PM vickey okay
2015-06-10 06:07:00 PM mboyd have to say brycegray the links you provided the other time were so helpful
2015-06-10 06:07:15 PM mboyd i've even shared them with others thanks in advance!!
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2015-06-10 06:07:33 PM brycegray I will provide a few of the same, but a few different ones tonight. Please feel free to ask for specifics during tonights chat!
2015-06-10 06:07:40 PM brycegray There are years’ worth of Holidays, celebrations, and activities (by month) all available on the internet. I’ll start you off with information with the month of July: http://www.theactivitydirectorsoffice.com/Gina_ActivityIdeasThatWork_July.htmlhttp://www.theactivitydirectorsoffice.com/07JUL.htmlhttp://www.notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/july-calendar.html#start1
2015-06-10 06:07:55 PM acollis03 Glad I have found the right extra credit chat :)
2015-06-10 06:08:01 PM brycegray You found it!
2015-06-10 06:08:10 PM brycegray Spice up your bingo games with these Bingo Games & Patterns:http://www.jackpotbingosupplies.com/bingo_game_patterns_s/109.htmhttp://www.notjustbingo.com/articles-and-resources/how-to-articles/fun-bingo.html
2015-06-10 06:08:27 PM mariasandra another question I paid 9.95 for the products that helpful for activities and they are great yet do my question is why do I have to sign in on another site?
2015-06-10 06:09:34 PM acollis03 This is such a great resource tool I am always looking for new ideas
2015-06-10 06:10:16 PM brycegray This is just how the website is designed... I'm sorry for the inconvenience!
2015-06-10 06:10:25 PM mboyd no problem
2015-06-10 06:10:26 PM brycegray Free online brain games from AARP… great to provide this link to your skilled residents! http://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/brain_games/
2015-06-10 06:11:07 PM brycegray Here is a link for one-on-one ideas that you can use in your facility! http://assistedliving.about.com/od/SeniorActivities/a/One-On-One-Activities.htm
2015-06-10 06:11:26 PM brycegray Spice up your exercise groups! Chair Exercises for Seniors:http://www.livewellagewell.info/study/2007/12-ChairExercisesUGA113006.pdfhttp://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Documents/NHS_ExercisesForOlderPeople.pdfhttp://www.sitandbefit.org/chair_exercises_for_seniorshttp://www.siphidaho.org/comhealth/pdf/getfit_manual.pdf
2015-06-10 06:12:15 PM mariasandra No it just confused me and for some reason afterwards I had to sign in to the activitydirector.org with a new password
2015-06-10 06:12:44 PM acollis03 Wow these are really some great ideas
2015-06-10 06:13:04 PM mboyd can't wait to try these out!
2015-06-10 06:13:09 PM brycegray Free large print crosswords for your residents (great for your skilled residents to complete in their room): http://www.qets.com/crossword_puzzles.htm
2015-06-10 06:13:28 PM mboyd in dire need of puzzles!
2015-06-10 06:13:39 PM acollis03 Me too!!!
2015-06-10 06:13:40 PM brycegray Free large print music sheets... great for a sing-a-long! http://melodicmemories.com/song-lyrics/
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2015-06-10 06:14:03 PM brycegray Free Montessori materials for Dementia. These free printouts are perfect Brain Game activities for those with Dementia!http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Language-Materials_ep_60-1.html
2015-06-10 06:14:08 PM acollis03 I swear I could probably go through 5 word search books a week!
2015-06-10 06:14:42 PM brycegray Free large print word searches: http://www.puzzles.ca/large_print_word_search.html
2015-06-10 06:14:59 PM mariasandra Nice I was online looking this exact kind of ideas thank you brycegray
2015-06-10 06:15:07 PM brycegray You are welcome!
2015-06-10 06:15:15 PM brycegray I must urge you to sign-up for your own Pinterest Account! Go here to sign-up, it’s free!https://www.pinterest.com/join/
2015-06-10 06:15:19 PM aliciag is this the speciality chat for extra credit?
2015-06-10 06:15:25 PM aliciag whats the topic?
2015-06-10 06:15:27 PM vickey yes ali
2015-06-10 06:15:30 PM mboyd love pinterest! they have some good ideas!
2015-06-10 06:15:40 PM vickey love pintrest
2015-06-10 06:15:49 PM mboyd who can beat free?? loll
2015-06-10 06:16:18 PM brycegray Yes, it is extra credit. Topic: Free resourcecs on the internet!
2015-06-10 06:16:38 PM brycegray Great... what do you usual look up on pinterest for work?
2015-06-10 06:16:44 PM mariasandra I have pinterest and man it is so nice for parties and crafting I have made a few of them my best is the hanging soda bottles for plants.
2015-06-10 06:16:50 PM aliciag i visit notjustbingo alot for ideas
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2015-06-10 06:17:11 PM brycegray Here is an idea... Start your own Culinary Club! For ideas, try this website: https://www.pinterest.com/kmitchell1992/nursing-home-ideas/
2015-06-10 06:17:22 PM brycegray Also, here are some Culinary Club recipes that are 5 ingredients or less (much easier on your budget): https://www.pinterest.com/celticautumn74/5-ingredient-or-less-recipes/
2015-06-10 06:17:30 PM mariasandra crafting for table centerpieces and wall decorations
2015-06-10 06:17:32 PM vickey yes i always wanted to try culinary
2015-06-10 06:17:46 PM mboyd i usually type elderly crafts and it gives me boards of suggestions
2015-06-10 06:18:01 PM brycegray Culinary club is the best way to gather all types of residents to participate (even skilled). It even helps to connect residents and staff through food!
2015-06-10 06:18:21 PM mboyd food always work for the most part!
2015-06-10 06:18:27 PM brycegray Try dementia crafts on pinterest as well... https://www.pinterest.com/dtorp/arts-crafts-for-elders-with-dementia/
2015-06-10 06:18:43 PM brycegray Dementia crafts are easy but can be adult appropriate
2015-06-10 06:18:56 PM sylvia14 enter the chat room
2015-06-10 06:19:04 PM brycegray Activity Boxes that can be used by all caregivers, volunteers and families. Easy and cheap (some can be made with items around your facility) to make: https://www.alz.org/georgia/documents/activity_boxes-gems_revised.pdf
2015-06-10 06:19:04 PM sylvia14 hello
2015-06-10 06:19:31 PM brycegray Hello! Welcome to tongiht's chat. Please open a word document so you can copy/paste the links provided during tonight's chat
2015-06-10 06:19:42 PM brycegray ASK FOR DONATIONS (if your facility allows you to ask for donations)! Here is a guide to follow to write your own material donation request:http://www.janegoodall.ca/documents/Letter-Request-Donations.pdf
2015-06-10 06:19:43 PM sylvia14 I have question hopefully somebody can help or give me an idea
2015-06-10 06:19:48 PM brycegray Sure, please ask
2015-06-10 06:20:23 PM brycegray Men’s Activities in Long-Term Care:http://www.recreativeresources.com/MensActivitiesinLongtermCare.htmhttp://www.notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/subscriptions/sample-mens-calendar.html
2015-06-10 06:20:34 PM sylvia14 how to calm or interact with an advance stage Alzheimer?
2015-06-10 06:21:16 PM aliciag we are having that issue as well sylvia, they are having to try to reduce all psych meds where i work.
2015-06-10 06:21:34 PM brycegray Here is a brochure from the ALZ Association... https://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_communication.pdf
2015-06-10 06:21:47 PM sylvia14 what do you do aliciag
2015-06-10 06:21:58 PM sylvia14 Thanks brycegray
2015-06-10 06:22:01 PM aliciag my major issue is getting the cnas to get them up, they want to put everyone in bed after breakfast and after lunch
2015-06-10 06:22:07 PM brycegray And one more... https://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_latestage.pdf
2015-06-10 06:22:30 PM mariasandra I usually sit with them and take a plastic needle and beads and plastic beads and show them and help them till they take over and then I just stand by

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