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2015-07-07 06:49:27 PM eriksh7 OMG acollis03... Stories like that are heartbreaking, thoughtless, and hurtful to all. It is probably the MOST BENEFICIAL INSTRUCTIONAL TIME there is.
2015-07-07 06:49:35 PM cnorstedt I am working on a mentor program with school kids and our residents
2015-07-07 06:49:39 PM lisafm i agree eriksh
2015-07-07 06:49:40 PM j9sparkley certificates of appreciation are easily printed and appreciated staff can use them at annual review etc
2015-07-07 06:49:40 PM karnak14 I like that idea. Our residents make cards but not for each other.
2015-07-07 06:49:41 PM acollis03 The only issue with that is our van is very small and for some odd reason whenever an outing is planned even if it is something the residents have been discussing for weeks when the day actually comes they begin backing out, etc. then only a few actually end up going....
2015-07-07 06:50:04 PM kathyhughes at least a few can go
2015-07-07 06:50:19 PM kathyhughes they would appreciate it
2015-07-07 06:50:25 PM anniea68 a lot of schools are so pushed for testing scores they don't have free time to do extras anymore
2015-07-07 06:50:31 PM bcunniff11 at least you have a van
2015-07-07 06:50:32 PM sharden67 we have card crafter every couple of weeks....we have a nice supply of homemade cards.
2015-07-07 06:50:33 PM noreens acollis maybe you could partner with an after school program
2015-07-07 06:50:34 PM mariasandra sorry everyone my computers not working right
2015-07-07 06:50:43 PM kathyhughes I walked 4 residents over to the school once a month
2015-07-07 06:50:52 PM cnorstedt Our facility has a bus stop to help staff out and bring kids in
2015-07-07 06:51:08 PM eriksh7 Exactly annie68
2015-07-07 06:51:12 PM j9sparkley you are correct teachers have a very full agenda however after school care programs could help out easily
2015-07-07 06:51:13 PM lisafm I have a question: we have a few res's that like to hang near the nurse's station and one was recently coloring while there. Our administrator said it shouldn't be allowed since it's a dignity issue - ?
2015-07-07 06:51:17 PM sharden67 thats okay mariasandra...my hands are not working right tonight
2015-07-07 06:51:18 PM martha1 we have started taking out the newer residents out ot lunch , to get to know them better and then it is easier to hook them up with others...
2015-07-07 06:51:18 PM degestrom after school program sounds good
2015-07-07 06:51:38 PM bcunniff11 reading what everyones saying i feel like we cant do anything
2015-07-07 06:51:39 PM karnak14 Kathy any suggestions or tips for those of us without vans,getting our residents out more. The vans are very costly to use. I was thiinking of sister facilities to split a trip. Any other ideas???
2015-07-07 06:51:43 PM anniea68 a dignity issue? was the resident happy?
2015-07-07 06:51:45 PM kathyhughes If the resident wants to sit there it isn't a dignity issue
2015-07-07 06:51:45 PM cnorstedt My goal is to have residents tutor students after school, or just help with homework
2015-07-07 06:51:48 PM elsa well sometimes its hard to get schools involvedi have little luck with them
2015-07-07 06:51:55 PM kathyhughes and I would put it in their care plan
2015-07-07 06:52:15 PM j9sparkley I see residents neer the nurses station at every AL vacility i go to. how does it effect thir dignity? are they crying
2015-07-07 06:52:22 PM sharden67 July we are having a Panera Bread Lunch outside in the park...we order and pick up. for those that don't want to order we also are having hot dogs, beans, salads and of course watermelon
2015-07-07 06:52:23 PM degestrom my facility allows 3 to 4 trips a month
2015-07-07 06:52:25 PM lisafm Kathy, that's exactly what I thought. But this was the owner of the facility. She said that coloring is too childish
2015-07-07 06:52:29 PM kathyhughes where can a resident know what it going on in the world but to see near the nurses station
2015-07-07 06:52:38 PM kathyhughes show her the regulations
2015-07-07 06:52:42 PM acollis03 These are all great tools and tips I am going to bring it to the residents attention and ask them what they think of the idea during resident council
2015-07-07 06:52:44 PM anniea68 we have had food trucks come to our facility- that can be fun
2015-07-07 06:52:54 PM kathyhughes it is person appropriate
2015-07-07 06:53:05 PM anniea68 and some residents feel more secure being close to the nurse
2015-07-07 06:53:16 PM cinnamonbear Our residents color
2015-07-07 06:53:18 PM lisafm kathy yes that's what I thought - I might bring it up with her
2015-07-07 06:53:20 PM eriksh7 Agreed Kathy
2015-07-07 06:53:26 PM sharden67 left the chat room
2015-07-07 06:53:26 PM degestrom they love the nurses stations
2015-07-07 06:53:29 PM noreens I bought adult coloring books at the local craft store , they were of museums, flowers and scenery
2015-07-07 06:53:30 PM anniea68 bigger issue is nurses talking HIPPA protected info in front of residents
2015-07-07 06:53:31 PM kathyhughes most people want to be with "healthy: people and that is at the nurses station
2015-07-07 06:53:38 PM cinnamonbear I like to color for that matter
2015-07-07 06:53:41 PM karnak14 A lot of residents like to be where the action is. which is usually the nurse's station.
2015-07-07 06:53:42 PM degestrom that is a problem
2015-07-07 06:53:45 PM j9sparkley I think that manager was in a bad mood that day! his or her reasons just are not sound
2015-07-07 06:53:47 PM kathyhughes we all like to color
2015-07-07 06:53:53 PM sharden67 enter the chat room
2015-07-07 06:53:55 PM degestrom yes we do
2015-07-07 06:53:58 PM maninder we don't have that issue as of yet
2015-07-07 06:54:04 PM tcoch21 People watching is an Activity Too!
2015-07-07 06:54:10 PM kathyhughes Please...the residents all know what is going on more than the staff
2015-07-07 06:54:12 PM degestrom absolutely
2015-07-07 06:54:17 PM acollis03 Plus it is the residents RIGHT that if they would like to sit there to color they should be aloud to that is their home
2015-07-07 06:54:20 PM anniea68 totally-
2015-07-07 06:54:28 PM degestrom I may have to add that to my participation book
2015-07-07 06:54:31 PM elsa yes they see all ank know all
2015-07-07 06:54:35 PM j9sparkley I second that - they even sell adult coloring books at the book stores of course i have one its beautiful
2015-07-07 06:54:37 PM kathyhughes you should
2015-07-07 06:55:01 PM sharden67 im starting to lose track of how many times that I have left this room...so sorry.....think for now on I will be typing on the desk computer...feeling a little challenged tonight
2015-07-07 06:55:02 PM bcunniff11 does anyone have nursing issues with residents going outside or cnas doing books outside i like 1 assistant outside 1 inside doing small groups or one on ones is that correct thinking
2015-07-07 06:55:05 PM mariasandra how is that not come to facility?
2015-07-07 06:55:20 PM karnak14 I love to color! Did as a kid and still do. Lots of cool book with adult theme and more difficult themes. Also simple ones are fun for the memory care units. It is so fun and people feel great getting compliments on their artwork. WE hang them in window. Stain glass art!
2015-07-07 06:55:23 PM bcunniff11 sorry about typing daughter in other arm
2015-07-07 06:55:35 PM eriksh7 I always say acollis03 that "This is their home."
2015-07-07 06:55:38 PM kathyhughes that is fine
2015-07-07 06:55:41 PM sharden67 the owner of that facility that said coloring is childish....needs to be educated
2015-07-07 06:55:43 PM degestrom it is
2015-07-07 06:55:51 PM cinnamonbear yep
2015-07-07 06:55:53 PM bcunniff11 cokloring is big in my facility
2015-07-07 06:55:53 PM cnorstedt We did a painting group today by coping a picture of a bird in black and white and they painted the color, they loved it.
2015-07-07 06:55:54 PM eriksh7 agreed sharden67
2015-07-07 06:55:56 PM degestrom I agree
2015-07-07 06:56:00 PM kathyhughes try colored pencils.....sometimes they fall for that
2015-07-07 06:56:01 PM martha1 agrre
2015-07-07 06:56:01 PM anniea68 if you color on regular paper and go over it with a cotton ball in oil, you will get that translucent affect
2015-07-07 06:56:12 PM degestrom good idea
2015-07-07 06:56:14 PM bcunniff11 ooh good idea
2015-07-07 06:56:17 PM mariasandra Nice how do I go about finding these kind of volunteers
2015-07-07 06:56:23 PM acollis03 Our policy for outdoors if the patient has capacity and can physically let themselves in and out of the building safely they can go whenever they wish, however if they can not a staff member MUST be outside with them
2015-07-07 06:56:28 PM pisces yes i agree colored pencils are better
2015-07-07 06:56:29 PM elsa that sounds like a nice idea anniea68
2015-07-07 06:56:30 PM sharden67 that should be the residents choice...not the owner taking the choice from them.
2015-07-07 06:56:34 PM j9sparkley I did painting too. Try using water color pencils the really enjoyed the control
2015-07-07 06:56:41 PM lisafm thanks for all the support re coloring, all! I'll see if I can bring it to the owner
2015-07-07 06:56:53 PM tcoch21 Thats what we use in my facility...instead of cranyons.
2015-07-07 06:57:09 PM maninder we do coloring too
2015-07-07 06:57:10 PM anniea68 for water colors, take the page and go over the outline in clear glue- one it fries it keeps clolors from running together
2015-07-07 06:57:21 PM maninder we have a cart set up for word puzzles and coloring
2015-07-07 06:57:22 PM bcunniff11 same with us but when there is 25 residents to 1 activity staff i don't think thats safe
2015-07-07 06:57:27 PM eriksh7 We do it all. Crayons, colored pencils, & markers
2015-07-07 06:57:38 PM j9sparkley good idea with the glue anniea68
2015-07-07 06:57:41 PM sharden67 our residents like water colors....just this week at resident council they asked for more water colors....memories in the making...they certainly are very good....me well not so much
2015-07-07 06:57:46 PM kathyhughes I had to buy crayons by the case
2015-07-07 06:57:55 PM bcunniff11 i also don't think i should have my 2 employees outside when 1 should be in for 1:1s or small groups
2015-07-07 06:57:56 PM kathyhughes we went though them all the time
2015-07-07 06:58:05 PM karnak14 Yes, I like having water colors,colored pencils and the jumbo crayons that are easier to hold!
2015-07-07 06:58:08 PM kathyhughes I told staff it was for stress release
2015-07-07 06:58:18 PM colette1 good night
2015-07-07 06:58:19 PM anniea68 we are like that with markers and oil pastels
2015-07-07 06:58:25 PM tcoch21 The owner probably jealous....he cant color with them.
2015-07-07 06:58:28 PM kathyhughes and fine finger coordination
2015-07-07 06:58:31 PM karnak14 And the staff like to sit down and help! it is a win-win!
2015-07-07 06:58:31 PM kathyhughes LOL
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2015-07-07 06:58:36 PM j9sparkley outside where in the garden with residents?
2015-07-07 06:58:44 PM elsa we go through \deck of cards like crazy they love plaing blackjack
2015-07-07 06:58:45 PM cinnamonbear school supplies will be on sale very soon
2015-07-07 06:59:06 PM cinnamonbear stock up
2015-07-07 06:59:07 PM elsa actually they love it so moch we go two times a month up to the casinos
2015-07-07 06:59:08 PM kathyhughes Casinos will donate packs of cards
2015-07-07 06:59:11 PM pisces yes
2015-07-07 06:59:13 PM ambercovey cards are big for our residents
2015-07-07 06:59:17 PM ambercovey well a lot of our residents
2015-07-07 06:59:20 PM pisces oh really?
2015-07-07 06:59:20 PM maninder all the school supplies are on sale now
2015-07-07 06:59:24 PM kathyhughes yes
2015-07-07 06:59:25 PM maninder best time to buy them
2015-07-07 06:59:27 PM j9sparkley I recently spent time playing rummy with some residents oh my goodness that was fun - I was SCHOOLED
2015-07-07 06:59:30 PM kathyhughes all you have to do is ask
2015-07-07 06:59:32 PM cinnamonbear (y)
2015-07-07 06:59:33 PM elsa i will try monday when i go up there
2015-07-07 06:59:33 PM maninder staples has good sales
2015-07-07 06:59:36 PM j9sparkley they beat me bad
2015-07-07 06:59:43 PM kathyhughes they will have a hole in them but they work
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2015-07-07 06:59:51 PM anniea68 they tried to teach me bridge- it did not go well
2015-07-07 06:59:52 PM j9sparkley after if reminded them how to play of course
2015-07-07 06:59:58 PM karnak14 Dollar store always has them reasonable too. And when families ask if we need anything I tell them Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Art Supplies.
2015-07-07 07:00:03 PM pisces ok well goodnight everyone than
2015-07-07 07:00:07 PM kathyhughes anything else that I can help with??????????????
2015-07-07 07:00:10 PM degestrom good night all thanks for the tips
2015-07-07 07:00:12 PM martha1 going to go...laundry is waiting...good night, have a good week all
2015-07-07 07:00:13 PM elsa well we go fast through them they wouldnot mind that
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2015-07-07 07:00:18 PM bcunniff11 if for me yes we have a garden
2015-07-07 07:00:20 PM maninder we should be good kathy
2015-07-07 07:00:20 PM degestrom left the chat room
2015-07-07 07:00:28 PM ambercovey good night everyone
2015-07-07 07:00:30 PM martha1 left the chat room
2015-07-07 07:00:32 PM ambercovey thank you~
2015-07-07 07:00:32 PM anniea68 off to pick up the teens- good night everyone- always good stuff on here
2015-07-07 07:00:34 PM sharden67 yes the residents like the casinos and lunch! of course the last time they went the place was packed and not alot of playing time..don't know if pay day or what....hopefully next time the casino won't be so packed
2015-07-07 07:00:35 PM karnak14 Will we be having another chat?
2015-07-07 07:00:36 PM elsa thank you
2015-07-07 07:00:38 PM ambercovey left the chat room
2015-07-07 07:00:39 PM kathyhughes Have a great week
2015-07-07 07:00:45 PM anniea68 left the chat room
2015-07-07 07:00:46 PM kathyhughes We chat every Tuesday
2015-07-07 07:00:46 PM maninder yoi too
2015-07-07 07:00:48 PM eriksh7 Another Great Chat!!! Thank you Kathy! Have a good night.
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2015-07-07 07:00:49 PM maninder you*
2015-07-07 07:00:52 PM lisafm thanks for all the good ideas !
2015-07-07 07:00:53 PM j9sparkley thank you all good night kathy
2015-07-07 07:00:54 PM maninder good night everyone
2015-07-07 07:00:58 PM acollis03 GREAT CHAT TONIGHT! GOODNIGHT EVERYONE :)
2015-07-07 07:01:01 PM maninder left the chat room
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2015-07-07 07:01:05 PM noreens have a good night
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2015-07-07 07:01:10 PM tcoch21 Goodnight Everyone!!!
2015-07-07 07:01:13 PM karnak14 I have missed a ton of Tuesdays, because I am not near a computer.
2015-07-07 07:01:17 PM elsa night
2015-07-07 07:01:23 PM karnak14 Have a good week too!
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2015-07-07 07:01:30 PM bcunniff11 good night :)
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2015-07-07 07:01:34 PM kathyhughes Good Night all
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2015-07-07 07:01:49 PM kbc0219 goodnight
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2015-07-07 07:02:45 PM sharden67 back to reading once this discussion is over....lots to read palliative care
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2015-07-07 07:04:15 PM sharden67 well okay....ya'll have a good night and a good week...take care(})
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2015-07-07 07:08:22 PM mariasandra there is a site that has free printable coloring pages for adults it is call free coloring pages for adults noreens
2015-07-07 07:10:59 PM mariasandra thank you anniea68 I am going to do that with cotton ball and oil
2015-07-07 07:13:14 PM mariasandra yes I heard that one from one of my nurses Kathy
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2015-07-08 05:58:06 PM brycegray Tonight's EXTRA CREDIT chat will be in the Open Discussion Room. Tonight at 8pm EST/7pm CT. Tonight's Topic: Free Resources Available on the Internet.
2015-07-08 05:58:53 PM lenad so im in the right place
2015-07-08 05:59:08 PM brycegray Yes you are!
2015-07-08 05:59:13 PM lenad great!
2015-07-08 05:59:55 PM brycegray My name is Bryce. I am an ADN Consultant. How are you tongith?
2015-07-08 06:00:01 PM brycegray *tonight
2015-07-08 06:00:11 PM lenad Hi im Lena
2015-07-08 06:00:18 PM lenad Doing well thank you
2015-07-08 06:00:22 PM lenad How are you?
2015-07-08 06:00:41 PM martha1 enter the chat room
2015-07-08 06:00:57 PM brycegray I'm great! I am an Life Enrichment Director near Cleveland, OH. How about you?
2015-07-08 06:01:06 PM brycegray Hello Martha1!
2015-07-08 06:01:25 PM brycegray We can all chat for a few minutes just to see if anyone else arrives
2015-07-08 06:01:38 PM lenad Im in pittsburgh pa
2015-07-08 06:01:43 PM martha1 Hello...just lookiing at what is going on tonight....i am in Indep living.
2015-07-08 06:01:57 PM lenad Rehab and ass living
2015-07-08 06:02:39 PM brycegray This is an extra credit chat. We will be discussing any questions you may have about the activitydirector.org website and sharing FREE RESOURCES available on the internet for Activity Directors.
2015-07-08 06:02:48 PM lenad *assisted living (sorry)
2015-07-08 06:03:02 PM brycegray No worries... I understood! :)
2015-07-08 06:04:07 PM martha1 feel stressed as I am also being interviewed for sales positiion in health services...think this course has helped me better understand the importance of activities....
2015-07-08 06:04:26 PM lenad thanks
2015-07-08 06:04:50 PM martha1 i want the environment to be one I want to live in...exciting and fun filled
2015-07-08 06:06:00 PM martha1 anybody have any ideas on how I can get the job...
2015-07-08 06:06:02 PM brycegray That does sound stressful! That a perfect way to think about Activities! Exciting, fun, and a feeling of home/acceptance. I always say the last since activities staff really get know the residents on a personal level.
2015-07-08 06:06:21 PM lenad I agree and good luck!
2015-07-08 06:06:36 PM martha1 thanks
2015-07-08 06:06:57 PM lenad so do you do activities now?
2015-07-08 06:07:40 PM martha1 yes, but in IL...i frequent over to health services daily....my ED paid for my course, so I could float back and forth
2015-07-08 06:08:04 PM brycegray To begin tonight, I would suggest opening up a word document. I will be providing links to websites throughout the chat. Copy from the chat and paste into your open word document.
2015-07-08 06:08:14 PM lenad Im doing this on my own so its interesting
2015-07-08 06:08:39 PM lenad sure word open!
2015-07-08 06:08:41 PM vickey enter the chat room
2015-07-08 06:08:53 PM brycegray Welome vickey to tonight's chat!
2015-07-08 06:08:58 PM vickey hi everyonr sorry am late
2015-07-08 06:09:14 PM brycegray No worries. To begin tonight, I would suggest opening up a word document. I will be providing links to websites throughout the chat. Copy from the chat and paste into your open word document.
2015-07-08 06:09:17 PM vickey thankx bryce
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2015-07-08 06:10:28 PM brycegray First off... any questions about the activitydirector.org website?
2015-07-08 06:10:50 PM brycegray Questions like... Do you know where to find your grades?
2015-07-08 06:11:08 PM brycegray If not, we can move on to free resoures available on the internet.
2015-07-08 06:11:19 PM lenad Im good on that
2015-07-08 06:11:30 PM brycegray Great!
2015-07-08 06:12:02 PM brycegray There are years’ worth of Holidays, celebrations, and activities (by month) are all available on the internet. I’ll start you off with information with the month of August so you can focus on next month’s calendar: http://www.theactivitydirectorsoffice.com/08AUG.htmlhttp://www.theactivitydirectorsoffice.com/Gina_ActivityIdeasThatWork_August.html
2015-07-08 06:12:15 PM brycegray http://www.notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/august-calendar.html
2015-07-08 06:12:41 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
2015-07-08 06:12:50 PM pisces enter the chat room
2015-07-08 06:13:13 PM brycegray Welcome pisces. Please join us by opening up a word document to copy the links provided!
2015-07-08 06:13:22 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/
2015-07-08 06:14:12 PM brycegray Feel free to ask for specifics that you are looking for in your own activity department
2015-07-08 06:14:36 PM brycegray One on One ideas:http://assistedliving.about.com/od/SeniorActivities/a/One-On-One-Activities.htm
2015-07-08 06:15:04 PM brycegray Aromatherapy Ideas and Information:http://www.imperialbeachnewsca.com/news/article_670a08de-cc57-11e1-80c6-0019bb2963f4.htmlhttp://birchhillhappenings.net/nursing-home.html
2015-07-08 06:15:09 PM lenad trying to find new "new age" things
2015-07-08 06:15:31 PM brycegray give me an example of "new age" things...
2015-07-08 06:15:45 PM brycegray I am really fast at googling... I may find you something1
2015-07-08 06:15:57 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
2015-07-08 06:16:16 PM lenad stones, energy healing, ora color
2015-07-08 06:16:36 PM lenad something different
2015-07-08 06:16:45 PM lenad and interesting
2015-07-08 06:17:01 PM brycegray holistic?
2015-07-08 06:17:32 PM brycegray let me look during this chat...
2015-07-08 06:17:37 PM lenad yes!
2015-07-08 06:17:49 PM brycegray Start your own Culinary Club! For ideas, try this website: https://www.pinterest.com/kmitchell1992/nursing-home-ideas/
2015-07-08 06:17:51 PM lenad and thank you
2015-07-08 06:18:29 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/
2015-07-08 06:18:37 PM brycegray Now that I have provided a few websites from Pinterest, 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/
2015-07-08 06:19:10 PM lenad do you have a pinterest bryce?
2015-07-08 06:20:04 PM brycegray I do but I revamping it...more people are asking to follow me and I realized it is hot mess on my end! :) I am developing a new, more organized one, that I will be sharing with everyone in the next month or two!
2015-07-08 06:20:18 PM martha1 love pinterest
2015-07-08 06:20:19 PM vickey (y)
2015-07-08 06:20:23 PM lenad Mines a hot mess as well
2015-07-08 06:20:33 PM brycegray great! It's an excellent tool for Activity directors!
2015-07-08 06:20:41 PM vickey same here
2015-07-08 06:20:42 PM brycegray One more Pinterest site… Crafts for Dementia:https://www.pinterest.com/dtorp/arts-crafts-for-elders-with-dementia/
2015-07-08 06:21:00 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
2015-07-08 06:21:41 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
2015-07-08 06:21:56 PM brycegray The latest research shows that brain-stimulating games are important to exercise memory & attention. Print free brain games from this website:http://www.puzzlechoice.com/pc/Puzzle_Choicex.html
2015-07-08 06:22:41 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
2015-07-08 06:22:55 PM martha1 love all this
2015-07-08 06:23:13 PM lenad great links
2015-07-08 06:23:30 PM vickey awesome
2015-07-08 06:23:56 PM brycegray Great! I have a few more. Remember... ask me if you need something specific. I am still looking for good holistic websites lenad!
2015-07-08 06:24:06 PM brycegray Dementia Activities (an entire calendar of ideas):http://www.notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/subscriptions/sample-dementia-calendar.html
2015-07-08 06:24:22 PM brycegray The one above is a great reference on how to deesign a dementia calendar.
2015-07-08 06:24:48 PM brycegray DIY Energey Healing Techniques: http://myspiritualstudies.blogspot.com/2009/05/do-it-yourself-energy-healing.html
2015-07-08 06:25:06 PM lenad act for exit seekers who wonder ?
2015-07-08 06:25:37 PM brycegray I'll start looking!
2015-07-08 06:25:39 PM brycegray Outings & Excursions at Retirement Facilities:http://www.retirementhomes.org/outings-and-excursions-at-retirement-facilities/http://activitydirector.net/forum/topic/1264-ideas-for-outings/#
2015-07-08 06:26:08 PM brycegray Nearly 500 Activities and counting on this website! An index of activity ideas that include social, spiritual, exercise, dementia, emotional, intellectual, and more!http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/actindex.htm
2015-07-08 06:26:33 PM brycegray Understading Exit-Seeking Behavior (with activities): http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/pdf/ltcombudsman/undexitbehavior.pdf
2015-07-08 06:26:49 PM brycegray HOW-TO Articles for Activity Directors… Useful information on a variety of subjects such as Activity Planning, Outings, Dementia Activities, Special Events, Volunteers, and Fundraising: http://www.notjustbingo.com/articles-and-resources/how-to-articles.html
2015-07-08 06:26:57 PM lenad amazing thank you!!!!!!!
2015-07-08 06:27:22 PM brycegray As for everyone here.... what resources do you use? Do you use an internet resources do develop activities each month?
2015-07-08 06:27:28 PM brycegray You are welcome
2015-07-08 06:28:23 PM vickey i use internet or get ideas from other activities dir.
2015-07-08 06:28:46 PM martha1 get ideas from others during the chats
2015-07-08 06:29:14 PM lenad Both and in local arsp meetings
2015-07-08 06:29:17 PM vickey and also from chat like this one
2015-07-08 06:30:03 PM martha1 what is the idea about the scavenger hunt page...week 14
2015-07-08 06:30:33 PM brycegray I forgot this one... Do you have a thousand tongue depressors and don't know what to do with them? Have a tight budget? Use this website to come up with crafts by material you already have: http://familycrafts.about.com/od/craftsbyproduct/
2015-07-08 06:30:46 PM brycegray Martha1 - which MEPAP are you in?
2015-07-08 06:31:17 PM martha1 040715///Kathy Hughes...just looking as i was saying
2015-07-08 06:31:41 PM martha1 almost finished...it has been great
2015-07-08 06:31:55 PM brycegray Ok great!
2015-07-08 06:32:27 PM brycegray Well everyone, I am sorry to cut this short but My internet is going in and out due to a storm. I don't know how much longer I will have an internet connection!
2015-07-08 06:32:54 PM vickey martha1 which one , mepap one or two are you in

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