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2015-07-28 06:14:13 PM brendaluber1 a ment men
2015-07-28 06:14:16 PM bradc they have to do so many hours before they can get certified, and for greee
2015-07-28 06:14:19 PM bradc free
2015-07-28 06:14:24 PM kathyhughes they would also be available for the staff
2015-07-28 06:14:27 PM stacey1 thats a good idea
2015-07-28 06:14:27 PM eriksh7 Good idea bradc - I wonder if there are any liability issues?
2015-07-28 06:14:30 PM degestrom yes free
2015-07-28 06:14:44 PM kathyhughes and staff could earn a free massage
2015-07-28 06:14:49 PM jrhack we do similar with nail salon
2015-07-28 06:15:00 PM eriksh7 Hi Colette 1
2015-07-28 06:15:03 PM brendaluber1 i guess i caould call a few of the spa's in the area and see if they can volunteer some hours
2015-07-28 06:15:05 PM bradc maybe have the residents sign a waver? or the family>
2015-07-28 06:15:06 PM amyc nail art?
2015-07-28 06:15:07 PM crystalbailey4 yes i was gonna offer it for the staff also
2015-07-28 06:15:10 PM acollis03 yes the local technical college has done that once before but they are normally always booked! Which I can imagine giving out free massages!
2015-07-28 06:15:10 PM colette1 i start as th AD on aug 10
2015-07-28 06:15:19 PM colette1 hope all goes well
2015-07-28 06:15:27 PM mariasandra enter the chat room
2015-07-28 06:15:31 PM kathyhughes Congrats Colette1
2015-07-28 06:15:31 PM degestrom good for you collette
2015-07-28 06:15:33 PM eriksh7 thanks bradc
2015-07-28 06:15:37 PM kathyhughes Hello Maria
2015-07-28 06:15:38 PM stacey1 mine don't like nail art, nor a variety of colors either.. mostly a mauve like color
2015-07-28 06:15:41 PM jrhack congrat colette happy tohear that
2015-07-28 06:15:45 PM bradc young graduates and recently licensed massage therapist may do it
2015-07-28 06:15:47 PM lindac Good luck! 2 colette
2015-07-28 06:15:47 PM de congrads collett
2015-07-28 06:15:47 PM colette1 ty
2015-07-28 06:15:48 PM brendaluber1 i have been doing activities since last feb part time now i am the director
2015-07-28 06:15:50 PM amyc thats awesome!!
2015-07-28 06:15:53 PM bradc they would be networking
2015-07-28 06:15:55 PM sharden67 we have a rolling desk for our manicure station. Activity staff and our volunteers can use for 1:1 visits to rooms, dining room,
2015-07-28 06:15:58 PM crystalbailey4 way to go colette
2015-07-28 06:15:58 PM amdrea2 Every Tuesdays we do manicures and they love it.
2015-07-28 06:15:59 PM eriksh7 Congrats colette1
2015-07-28 06:16:01 PM de colette
2015-07-28 06:16:01 PM mariasandra hi everyone sorry I am late
2015-07-28 06:16:17 PM colette1 been working as an cna there for 31 years so ya its going to be a change
2015-07-28 06:16:18 PM lindab congrats!
2015-07-28 06:16:24 PM stacey1 wow! congrats
2015-07-28 06:16:30 PM bradc we make face and hand masks with oatmeal and water
2015-07-28 06:16:30 PM degestrom yes it is but a good one
2015-07-28 06:16:36 PM brendaluber1 i gues we could do aroma therapy for the men
2015-07-28 06:16:37 PM kimberly1 congrads
2015-07-28 06:16:38 PM kathyhughes So are there any other things that you can do for a spa day? Mud Wraps?
2015-07-28 06:16:43 PM bradc as well as buy some masks at the grocery store
2015-07-28 06:16:54 PM amyc parafin
2015-07-28 06:17:03 PM lindab my residents do not want anything on their face....warm wash cloth - that's it
2015-07-28 06:17:04 PM brendaluber1 yes most of the resodents dont like things on thier face
2015-07-28 06:17:09 PM crystalbailey4 it will colette but you already know what they like so you will do great
2015-07-28 06:17:13 PM lindac Ours either
2015-07-28 06:17:25 PM de if you have rehab they can provide you with warm towles
2015-07-28 06:17:44 PM colette1 yes i know the facitily and the residents and all the staff
2015-07-28 06:17:49 PM kathyhughes nice cool cloths that have been in iced lemon water might work
2015-07-28 06:17:52 PM eriksh7 What numbers are we looking at for Spa Day? What is 20 residents want it done? Mamy materials needed ... cost ... etc
2015-07-28 06:17:52 PM brendaluber1 my problem is finding some crafts for residents that cant see very well
2015-07-28 06:17:56 PM joanf I work in an dementia and alzheimers unit....everyone has their prferences about their face
2015-07-28 06:18:01 PM langdona Ohh i like that Kathy
2015-07-28 06:18:08 PM acollis03 Hand massages, relaxing calm music, aromatherapy, refreshments
2015-07-28 06:18:09 PM kathyhughes esp in the summer
2015-07-28 06:18:16 PM stacey1 yeah that would be nice
2015-07-28 06:18:17 PM mariasandra congratulations collette
2015-07-28 06:18:18 PM degestrom ok, i am definitely doing warm towels, hand lotion and nails. The women will love that
2015-07-28 06:18:34 PM sharden67 congrats colette1...wish you all the best in your new position
2015-07-28 06:18:39 PM joanf congrats to evryone moving up
2015-07-28 06:18:47 PM amyc lotion on their feet and put socks on that were warmed in the micro wave just mist with water first
2015-07-28 06:18:48 PM brendaluber1 that sounds great with some soothing music
2015-07-28 06:18:49 PM kathyhughes you can use any citrus fruit for the cloths
2015-07-28 06:19:11 PM langdona I think it would be fun to have sparkling juice and finger foods and have the relax and enjoy their pampering
2015-07-28 06:19:15 PM crystalbailey4 thanks for the wonderful ideas for spa day
2015-07-28 06:19:22 PM lindab i like that idea
2015-07-28 06:19:25 PM joanf we have a 50's dance on thursday this week
2015-07-28 06:19:26 PM kathyhughes I would check with the residents before I put warm socks on them
2015-07-28 06:19:27 PM jrhack what do you do with clothes put on their face?
2015-07-28 06:19:30 PM sharden67 that's wonderful brendaluber1
2015-07-28 06:19:36 PM kathyhughes I have hot feet and would like ice
2015-07-28 06:19:41 PM brendaluber1 any ideas for seeing impaired crafts
2015-07-28 06:19:42 PM acollis03 fix their hair
2015-07-28 06:19:52 PM kathyhughes washcloths
2015-07-28 06:20:03 PM crystalbailey4 wat do you do for 50s dance
2015-07-28 06:20:09 PM kathyhughes in cold water with sliced lemons
2015-07-28 06:20:11 PM de if you have a arouma burner havee itt going at the same time with a soft sent like vanilla or birthday cake
2015-07-28 06:20:13 PM bradc soak the clothes in warm water an wrap around their face for a fe minutes leaveing their mouth and nose exposed
2015-07-28 06:20:14 PM amyc oh good idea
2015-07-28 06:20:14 PM jrhack nice i love these new ideas
2015-07-28 06:20:18 PM brendaluber1 we are doding a fifties kareoke
2015-07-28 06:20:21 PM bradc press gently
2015-07-28 06:20:25 PM degestrom if they like it on face, if not shoulders
2015-07-28 06:20:44 PM bradc but essential oils in the water before you dip the towels in them
2015-07-28 06:20:50 PM joanf we are having a sock hop band and all....i'm still trying to figure out an outfit..club members are judging staff costumes
2015-07-28 06:21:02 PM de for the men you can provide them with a warm shaVe.
2015-07-28 06:21:11 PM sherrij enter the chat room
2015-07-28 06:21:14 PM brendaluber1 poodle skirts and big hairs bobby socks
2015-07-28 06:21:21 PM degestrom cna's have to shave, we cannot
2015-07-28 06:21:23 PM langdona A shave and even doing their nails just trimming and stuff
2015-07-28 06:21:25 PM kimberly1 shaves are great!
2015-07-28 06:21:26 PM amdrea2 we have a beauty salon here so most of the res go there to get their hair done.
2015-07-28 06:21:34 PM crystalbailey4 i would help you with that joan but that was way before my time
2015-07-28 06:21:34 PM colette1 cool idea kathy
2015-07-28 06:21:48 PM joanf fifties kareoke I love it!!!!
2015-07-28 06:21:55 PM kathyy enter the chat room
2015-07-28 06:21:56 PM bradc you could do a man spa day and call it "the men's room", serve beer, play cards, offere manicures with no polish, hand massages etc
2015-07-28 06:22:00 PM acollis03 I am very iffy about using different scents on or near the residents because I myself have very sensitive skin a lady who works across the hall from me uses a plug in and depending on the scent it will break me out in hives, so heaven for bid that ever would happen to a resident..
2015-07-28 06:22:04 PM de ask one to volunteer you wont get many men maybe 2-3 but it is offered so they are not excluded
2015-07-28 06:22:05 PM brendaluber1 yes joan they know alot of the songs
2015-07-28 06:22:18 PM joanf mine too....I'm the youngest including staff
2015-07-28 06:22:27 PM colette1 cucumber on the eyes
2015-07-28 06:22:28 PM stacey1 left the chat room
2015-07-28 06:22:30 PM amdrea2 Spa Day? thats different
2015-07-28 06:22:44 PM brendaluber1 i dont think we are allowed to offer beer in the hospital exended care what do you think kathy
2015-07-28 06:22:46 PM bradc cukes on the eyes, definitely!
2015-07-28 06:22:47 PM sharden67 some of the residents will get face painting done when we have halloween party .....they love when the kids attend.....they see the little one getting face painting....nothing big...just something small on there face.....it's cute
2015-07-28 06:22:57 PM kathyhughes I agree AmberCO...that is why I used real fruit
2015-07-28 06:22:58 PM crystalbailey4 my residents will not do karaoke
2015-07-28 06:22:59 PM de odoul's
2015-07-28 06:23:00 PM degestrom cucumber on eyes, good idea and i have a garden full
2015-07-28 06:23:08 PM de it is non alchol
2015-07-28 06:23:09 PM jrhack ya i am really digging this spa day idea it is brand new at ourfacility
2015-07-28 06:23:29 PM brendaluber1 yeah non alcholic i forgot
2015-07-28 06:23:47 PM eriksh7 I am going to seriously look into adding a Spa Day onto my activity calendar
2015-07-28 06:23:51 PM joanf we can serve odoul's...
2015-07-28 06:23:59 PM kathyhughes Its a very relaxing day
2015-07-28 06:23:59 PM de yes
2015-07-28 06:24:02 PM brendaluber1 i can go that i even thought of a mens crad night and have some of thoer friends from the outside come to
2015-07-28 06:24:11 PM bradc and when i am putting the mask on their face I speak softly, tell them exactly what the mask is for, how it will help theml. make it as close to a real facial as possible
2015-07-28 06:24:15 PM lindac I dont' know if our residents are big on spas1
2015-07-28 06:24:17 PM brendaluber1 sorry about my spelling
2015-07-28 06:24:23 PM crystalbailey4 i actually think i might add spa day to my calender for august
2015-07-28 06:24:39 PM kathyhughes I always gave the ideas a try
2015-07-28 06:24:45 PM sharden67 we use the sparkling cider....I like just as much as the residents......everytime we use it.....of course I need a glass as well
2015-07-28 06:24:53 PM kathyhughes and looked at the positive side of the activity
2015-07-28 06:25:01 PM mariasandra I think I will also add spa day to my august calendar
2015-07-28 06:25:02 PM brendaluber1 yes that sounds good for august but it is only me and thirteen ladies
2015-07-28 06:25:03 PM joanf We also serve alcohol free wine from walmart
2015-07-28 06:25:08 PM langdona Ohh I like that you can make your own cider
2015-07-28 06:25:08 PM kimberly1 i think it is August 11th
2015-07-28 06:25:10 PM lindac of course always try new things i'd have to run it by my AD
2015-07-28 06:25:27 PM degestrom It's great hanging out with the residents and enjoying cider
2015-07-28 06:25:45 PM colette1 i cant wait to start, my list is growing the residents arnt going to no what hit them ,,lol
2015-07-28 06:25:47 PM joanf They have the best stories
2015-07-28 06:25:47 PM amyc i would like to do a pajama party some evening and do movies and fun makeover stuff. not too late though because they turn in early
2015-07-28 06:25:49 PM kimberly1 once the residents bread baking.
2015-07-28 06:25:55 PM sharden67 I'm going to ask my residents to help me come up with a name for our monthly baking class
2015-07-28 06:26:05 PM brendaluber1 i dont like cider but i could just drink tea and have a spa day with that flavored
2015-07-28 06:26:07 PM kathyhughes Diet Rite soda has a sugar free diet white grape soda that is great!
2015-07-28 06:26:17 PM jrhack i want to dospelling bee but i am afraid residents will feel bad if they cant spell am i being stupid
2015-07-28 06:26:26 PM acollis03 hmm that sounds tasty!
2015-07-28 06:26:41 PM colette1 what other name can we call Activitys
2015-07-28 06:26:43 PM kathyhughes Oh they can spell better than you think James
2015-07-28 06:26:48 PM de colette make changes slowly and always ask them to rate the new activity. to much change can cause panic
2015-07-28 06:27:09 PM jrhack ok thats all i need a little encouragement lol
2015-07-28 06:27:10 PM colette1 oh i no ,,
2015-07-28 06:27:13 PM joanf I use easy words list and play guys against the girls so no one has to spell out loud alone
2015-07-28 06:27:15 PM brendaluber1 i have these cards that have a letter and a subject like the letter s and the subject could be item in a hardware store or grocery store
2015-07-28 06:27:23 PM kathyhughes I always called the activities what they were
2015-07-28 06:27:25 PM lindac Yes especially fo our ocd residents
2015-07-28 06:27:28 PM brendaluber1 they are called recall cards
2015-07-28 06:27:32 PM bradc James, maybe make the spelling bee multiple choice?
2015-07-28 06:27:45 PM lindab or teams
2015-07-28 06:27:46 PM de for the guys i came up with name that classic car
2015-07-28 06:27:48 PM kathyhughes if you think up special names...well they might not know what they are
2015-07-28 06:28:02 PM langdona That is true...
2015-07-28 06:28:02 PM colette1 lol,
2015-07-28 06:28:02 PM jrhack nice call bradc ty
2015-07-28 06:28:18 PM ambercovey our residents love games like that, de
2015-07-28 06:28:26 PM jrhack we do that de it is a hit
2015-07-28 06:28:39 PM colette1 one of our residents calls it the Rec hall
2015-07-28 06:28:46 PM crystalbailey4 will they get a prize for winning
2015-07-28 06:28:50 PM mariasandra de?
2015-07-28 06:28:51 PM brendaluber1 yes they like to use thier brain andtry to remember things because they know they are forgetting
2015-07-28 06:28:52 PM de james down load the game pressed for words on your phone you can use it in activities as a memory game and contest
2015-07-28 06:28:56 PM de yes
2015-07-28 06:29:07 PM sharden67 joanf....they certainly do have the best stories.....rich history
2015-07-28 06:29:08 PM lindac We do our activities in our dinning room1 we make the best of it1
2015-07-28 06:29:27 PM langdona we do our actvities in our dining room too... it works out
2015-07-28 06:29:31 PM mariasandra same here lindac
2015-07-28 06:29:36 PM brendaluber1 i have a chart with all the names and they get stars each time they win a game and get something special at the end of the month whoever has the most stars
2015-07-28 06:29:47 PM colette1 our activitys is also in the main dinning room
2015-07-28 06:29:54 PM degestrom we have a second group in dining room and it does work well
2015-07-28 06:29:55 PM sharden67 I love listening to the residents talk about there life
2015-07-28 06:30:00 PM crystalbailey4 we do ours in the dining room also
2015-07-28 06:30:01 PM kimberly1 We do ours in the dining room.
2015-07-28 06:30:01 PM brendaluber1 i also have a lunch drawing each name and once a month we take one to luch or for ice cream
2015-07-28 06:30:05 PM amdrea2 we tried trvia and it was a success.
2015-07-28 06:30:10 PM langdona me too i like to schedule reminisce days
2015-07-28 06:30:14 PM lindac We always talk about getting an activities room1
2015-07-28 06:30:14 PM bradc i do trivia crack with my residents sometimes. they get a kick out of the fact that they are playing with people from all over and that it's timed. i build up the energy and try to get them to answer fast
2015-07-28 06:30:19 PM degestrom trivia always works
2015-07-28 06:30:26 PM brendaluber1 we just had a oldpicture day and have them tell the memory about those pistures
2015-07-28 06:30:38 PM degestrom good idea
2015-07-28 06:30:43 PM kathyhughes you can do a living history program in the fall
2015-07-28 06:30:51 PM joanf left the chat room
2015-07-28 06:30:52 PM joanf enter the chat room
2015-07-28 06:30:53 PM kathyhughes find some homeschoolers to help
2015-07-28 06:31:01 PM lindac Living History?
2015-07-28 06:31:03 PM bradc Jeopardy is huge at our place. activityconnection.com has them every month that you can print off
2015-07-28 06:31:05 PM colette1 living history
2015-07-28 06:31:05 PM kimberly1 awesome:)
2015-07-28 06:31:07 PM kathyhughes yes
2015-07-28 06:31:08 PM acollis03 I love getting kids from the community involved
2015-07-28 06:31:14 PM langdona love it
2015-07-28 06:31:35 PM brendaluber1 we are goign to have children of the residents for the kareoke night
2015-07-28 06:31:36 PM joanf I learn so much from them
2015-07-28 06:31:44 PM kathyhughes have the residents tell the kids about their lives and have the kids write it up for the residens
2015-07-28 06:31:48 PM colette1 cool,
2015-07-28 06:31:49 PM sherrij Deal or no deal was fun. We have old checkbook boxes with prizes and numbers on the boxes. They can trade or keep their box. We do it 3 times, deal or no deal.
2015-07-28 06:31:51 PM kathyhughes each time we had a topic
2015-07-28 06:31:55 PM bradc oh cool, kathy
2015-07-28 06:31:56 PM eriksh7 Our dining room is also our activity room
2015-07-28 06:31:56 PM kimberly1 good idea
2015-07-28 06:31:57 PM langdona like a mini biography
2015-07-28 06:31:59 PM kathyhughes one was School Days
2015-07-28 06:32:00 PM brendaluber1 great idea kathy
2015-07-28 06:32:03 PM colette1 writting that one down kathy
2015-07-28 06:32:06 PM kathyhughes Shopping
2015-07-28 06:32:16 PM kathyhughes Vacations
2015-07-28 06:32:19 PM eriksh7 Sounds good Kathy
2015-07-28 06:32:30 PM kathyhughes favorite clothes
2015-07-28 06:32:39 PM de we did foundest memory
2015-07-28 06:32:44 PM degestrom they love talking about their first car
2015-07-28 06:32:48 PM brendaluber1 we can only take one resident out at a time we do not have a handicape bus
2015-07-28 06:32:51 PM amdrea2 we do our big activity events in the dining room
2015-07-28 06:32:51 PM kathyhughes there ya go
2015-07-28 06:32:53 PM joanf I play a game I call life stories
2015-07-28 06:32:54 PM sharden67 they would know it's the baking class....my AD types my name with the activity & what we are baking will always be with the name of the baking class
2015-07-28 06:33:06 PM degestrom life stories good one
2015-07-28 06:33:09 PM de how joan
2015-07-28 06:33:27 PM kimberly1 you can also toss a ball and do memories with a question
2015-07-28 06:33:37 PM lindac Life Stories I like that
2015-07-28 06:33:49 PM joanf So I have a good ice breaker... I always start with who was your favorite parent..they always have one
2015-07-28 06:33:55 PM sharden67 Reminiscing down memory lane is an activity that only I do and my name is on the activity sheet next to the activity
2015-07-28 06:34:02 PM brendaluber1 we have some that remember thier stories better then others
2015-07-28 06:34:08 PM joanf they will start talking about why
2015-07-28 06:34:25 PM crystalbailey4 yes i love hearing their stories
2015-07-28 06:34:30 PM brendaluber1 good idea joan
2015-07-28 06:34:53 PM acollis03 Our residents love reminiscing groups
2015-07-28 06:34:54 PM kathyhughes It was always fun to write them down and we would make a book for their families
2015-07-28 06:34:58 PM colette1 listing to their storys is the best,
2015-07-28 06:35:07 PM joanf then ask them about what their first gf/bf looked like....its ok if they dont remeber have them describe their spouse
2015-07-28 06:35:12 PM langdona AWEEE I LOVE THAT KATHY
2015-07-28 06:35:28 PM de memory lane is what i call my avtivity for demetia res. setting the table, folding cloths, color cordinating a pack on consrtuction paper
2015-07-28 06:35:29 PM ambercovey thats a great idea
2015-07-28 06:35:30 PM sharden67 eriksh7....same here...DR & activity room
2015-07-28 06:35:30 PM brendaluber1 if they cant read it have someone record it
2015-07-28 06:35:58 PM kathyhughes right
2015-07-28 06:35:58 PM eriksh7 Reminiscing is always popular and important.
2015-07-28 06:36:10 PM kimberly1 yes
2015-07-28 06:36:12 PM crystalbailey4 how many assistants should an activity director have if yall dont mind me asking
2015-07-28 06:36:13 PM degestrom I am lucky activity room across from dining room so two groups can happen
2015-07-28 06:36:21 PM lindac We only have one
2015-07-28 06:36:26 PM brendaluber1 i hav ethem give me a favorite recipe and we make it one a month
2015-07-28 06:36:27 PM amyc we dont have an activities room either just small livingrooms that we use
2015-07-28 06:36:35 PM sharden67 we came up with reminiscing down memory lane together as a group.....
2015-07-28 06:36:38 PM joanf I ask them to tell me about their first job...you know how many of you delivered a newspaper and hands will go up....
2015-07-28 06:36:40 PM degestrom I have 1 40 hour and 4 part timers
2015-07-28 06:36:57 PM kathyhughes I guess Crystal it depends on the type of the facility and the level of the residents
2015-07-28 06:36:58 PM lindac wow 5 that's awesome
2015-07-28 06:37:01 PM crystalbailey4 how big is ur facility
2015-07-28 06:37:08 PM joanf i was gonna say ideally 4-5 assistants
2015-07-28 06:37:08 PM kathyhughes and what kind of facility it is
2015-07-28 06:37:08 PM brendaluber1 it is harder to do in a smaller space can you take them outside
2015-07-28 06:37:25 PM cnorstedt enter the chat room
2015-07-28 06:37:27 PM crystalbailey4 because i have 1 and she is 70
2015-07-28 06:37:29 PM amdrea2 i love hearing their stories they have a great history
2015-07-28 06:37:30 PM lindac Our facility has census at 130 and just AD and AA
2015-07-28 06:37:32 PM degestrom I have a 120 bed facility
2015-07-28 06:37:37 PM eriksh7 sharden67 - all of our actviities must center around meals - plus never enough space
2015-07-28 06:37:40 PM crystalbailey4 skilled nursing facility
2015-07-28 06:37:44 PM degestrom some are rehab and short term
2015-07-28 06:37:52 PM degestrom yes
2015-07-28 06:37:52 PM brendaluber1 we have a locked patio where we have thier lunches when it is nice
2015-07-28 06:38:09 PM sharden67 I got a subscription for Reminisce magazine...going to renew it again
2015-07-28 06:38:09 PM sherrij I have 284 hours available every 2 weeks for staff to assist for 73 beds in a nursing home. I am separate for my salary.
2015-07-28 06:38:15 PM joanf lol..i'm running on just me and the director right now
2015-07-28 06:38:16 PM de 120 and right now i have no aast and state in my buliding
2015-07-28 06:38:17 PM colette1 ok i need help with ,a resident who has lewy body dementia,she knows whats going on in her head but unable to say what she wants and has a hard time holding things in hands,what kind of activity can we give her 60 years of age
2015-07-28 06:38:37 PM brendaluber1 i run on just me i know how that can be
2015-07-28 06:38:41 PM eriksh7 I love Reminisce Magazine!
2015-07-28 06:38:45 PM degestrom we have a gated patio
2015-07-28 06:38:48 PM kathyhughes Well Colette what does she like to do???
2015-07-28 06:38:57 PM sharden67 right now 2! At the end of the July I will be the only assistant
2015-07-28 06:39:01 PM kathyhughes What hobbies did she have
2015-07-28 06:39:08 PM langdona its only me at my faciliy no help no volunteers
2015-07-28 06:39:08 PM kathyhughes What job did she do
2015-07-28 06:39:12 PM brendaluber1 try having her use an errase board can she write it
2015-07-28 06:39:21 PM kathyhughes What did she like to do in her spare time
2015-07-28 06:39:30 PM kathyhughes what was her favorite place to be
2015-07-28 06:39:33 PM amdrea2 we have three
2015-07-28 06:39:56 PM brendaluber1 we play music at lunch and dinner to
2015-07-28 06:39:57 PM eriksh7 Great questions Kathy!
2015-07-28 06:40:12 PM kathyhughes we have to look at the individual before we can come up with activities that meet her needs and interests
2015-07-28 06:40:20 PM cnorstedt Our 60 year olds like to have their nails done. What about a day of beauty?
2015-07-28 06:40:22 PM kimberly1 yes
2015-07-28 06:40:27 PM eriksh7 Absolutely
2015-07-28 06:40:36 PM degestrom spa day
2015-07-28 06:40:41 PM colette1 her disease is giving her behavior issue,she unable to control shes enbarrassesd for people looking at her she likes to read
2015-07-28 06:40:53 PM brendaluber1 do it in her room
2015-07-28 06:40:54 PM kathyhughes I can give you a bunch of ideas but if they mean nothing to her then dhe will become frustrated
2015-07-28 06:40:56 PM lindac Nails always a big hit, they love to look nice
2015-07-28 06:41:02 PM kathyhughes what type of books
2015-07-28 06:41:06 PM crystalbailey4 does she like music
2015-07-28 06:41:13 PM sharden67 Yes...whenever we doan activity we need to make sure that we are finished so the dining room can be set up for the meals....Church service as well eriksh7 in dining room
2015-07-28 06:41:16 PM brendaluber1 do books on tape
2015-07-28 06:41:22 PM degestrom can you do a book club with her
2015-07-28 06:41:30 PM colette1 she always enjoy going out,having a great time but now
2015-07-28 06:41:31 PM de i know we have a assesment sheet but i made one called getting to know you asking more detailed questions like not just animals but whay kind , what did you do in the military, how many children what their names mine is very personal all the way to their favorite color
2015-07-28 06:41:39 PM joanf left the chat room
2015-07-28 06:41:46 PM langdona Yeah maybe like a book talk
2015-07-28 06:41:47 PM joanf enter the chat room
2015-07-28 06:41:56 PM lindac We had a resident who was embarassed to come out of room, but we encouraged him all the time, and started participating.
2015-07-28 06:42:00 PM kathyhughes going out where?
2015-07-28 06:42:00 PM degestrom book talk would be good
2015-07-28 06:42:06 PM acollis03 A few of my residents LOVE books on tape and the process is so easy and simple
2015-07-28 06:42:08 PM jrhack i like to read books and act them out we have a consistent group and i lose weight lol
2015-07-28 06:42:16 PM degestrom ha
2015-07-28 06:42:16 PM colette1 we got her the tapes that reads the books
2015-07-28 06:42:26 PM sharden67 eriksh7.....i like your way of thinking:D
2015-07-28 06:42:28 PM colette1 but its not helping

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