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2015-09-01 06:23:12 PM sherrij all department heads come to our resident council
2015-09-01 06:23:12 PM chrissyw All department heads attend the meetings.
2015-09-01 06:23:12 PM bradc and the way the meetings are run is that its run by an activities member, not a resident and we discuss all areas of their care, as well as ask about activities they want to do etc
2015-09-01 06:23:18 PM janfred73 I think its really a matter of what the residents want. When the state is there for survey they meet with the Resident Council with no staff present
2015-09-01 06:23:19 PM peggyn64 my ed thinks she need to run our residrnt coucil
2015-09-01 06:23:26 PM bradc the groupvoted not to have a president
2015-09-01 06:23:32 PM ashley17 usually our director is there and the chef am sometimes there but most of time im doing one-on-ones during our resident coucils meetings
2015-09-01 06:23:33 PM tiffany1 I have a wish list that I give to the family members
2015-09-01 06:23:36 PM amyc we are new and still pretty small
2015-09-01 06:23:40 PM mliranzo94 social services director, the director of activities
2015-09-01 06:23:47 PM lindac We have President and Vice President
2015-09-01 06:23:48 PM mliranzo94 attend our
2015-09-01 06:23:58 PM lindab our meetings they discuss activities they want to do, dietary, nursing, housekeeping etc... we cover all of it... It is not a bitch session
2015-09-01 06:24:01 PM kathyhughes We did not have a board, we had floor reps
2015-09-01 06:24:02 PM sherieeudy resident council should be run by the president of the resident council
2015-09-01 06:24:06 PM aliciag me and my assistant attend ours
2015-09-01 06:24:17 PM jennide221 our residents have a president, vice president and welcoming chair person
2015-09-01 06:24:21 PM daniwilcox our resident council meetings go over it all too
2015-09-01 06:24:23 PM kathyhughes that great
2015-09-01 06:24:27 PM lindac Me and my AD are always present at ours!
2015-09-01 06:24:28 PM aliciag he runs ours and i help him when he asks questions
2015-09-01 06:24:34 PM janiceb It's always the same five ladies that say anything, not sure how to get the others to speak up
2015-09-01 06:24:35 PM mnatalya yes it is great
2015-09-01 06:24:37 PM peggyn64 ours go over it all too
2015-09-01 06:24:38 PM kathyhughes they would also approve the activities calendar
2015-09-01 06:24:47 PM ryanklemmer Yes, janiceb. I agree
2015-09-01 06:24:50 PM aliciag except if the residents are making complaints, i ask for specifics
2015-09-01 06:25:13 PM aliciag mine too janice
2015-09-01 06:25:35 PM aliciag its ran by a group of about 4
2015-09-01 06:25:41 PM kathyhughes Its in peoples nature to complain....so we have to make sure that their voices are heard
2015-09-01 06:25:44 PM ryanklemmer In AL, the director tells the residents that if they are going to say a complaint, they must say a positive remark as well. It works.
2015-09-01 06:25:49 PM amyc our residents have not been at all interested in any type of crafting. hope that changes with holidays coming
2015-09-01 06:25:50 PM lindab We have various staff members attend if they can, usually if their are changes goingn on in their dept so they can explain it to the residents, or new staff members
2015-09-01 06:25:51 PM kathyhughes I would complain too
2015-09-01 06:26:01 PM bradc so, to approve the calendar, what do you do exactly? have the meeting in the middle of the month with the following months calendar and ask for suggestions, then make the changes
2015-09-01 06:26:18 PM lindab yes
2015-09-01 06:26:24 PM daniwilcox yes
2015-09-01 06:26:30 PM janiceb yes
2015-09-01 06:26:32 PM mnatalya yes
2015-09-01 06:26:36 PM naomid since I work for a daycenter none of my members wanted a council they all said if they have problems they will bring it up, they already approve the calander and know I am avail anytime they need to vent about employee
2015-09-01 06:26:40 PM mliranzo94 so you show the calendar for approval of who
2015-09-01 06:26:40 PM primus3 yes sometimes our AD made the changes on the next months calendar
2015-09-01 06:26:41 PM lindac We ask monthly if their happy with the Activities they are currently taking if so we work around that
2015-09-01 06:26:45 PM aliciag crafts- i found some fall leaves at the dollar tree and some electric tealights.....modge podge center peices. anybody tried it before
2015-09-01 06:26:49 PM naomid and they are voictroous
2015-09-01 06:26:50 PM kathyhughes Our meeting was always the first wed of the month so they would approve the calendar that the activities committee made
2015-09-01 06:26:57 PM jennide221 we always talk about whats on the calendar that's all we do....the residents will approve/disprove the calendar naturally without even voting...you'll know just by their reactions if they're into it or not
2015-09-01 06:27:34 PM amyc modge podge center pieces sound awesome
2015-09-01 06:27:36 PM ryanklemmer So you didn't make the calendar, Kathy?
2015-09-01 06:27:41 PM mliranzo94 oh i see
2015-09-01 06:27:44 PM lindac We have the First Friday of the month; or I'm trying to have it my AD never puts it in the calender.
2015-09-01 06:27:49 PM lindab they can suggest outings or party stuff, depending on what they want to add
2015-09-01 06:27:55 PM aliciag using the square glass holders
2015-09-01 06:28:02 PM kathyhughes I physically did the calendar but the residents planned the activities
2015-09-01 06:28:16 PM janiceb Mine are pretty good about telling me what activities they like and don't like. I do my calendar the last week of the month and have it to them on the 1st
2015-09-01 06:28:24 PM mnatalya we have calendar
2015-09-01 06:28:29 PM bradc we ask for input on activities but they dont approve the final calendar
2015-09-01 06:28:38 PM kimberly1 according to theiir interests
2015-09-01 06:28:40 PM jennide221 we do the calendar, but the residents let us know what kinds of activities they want to see more/less of
2015-09-01 06:28:46 PM bradc our AD is so bad about gettin the calender out on time
2015-09-01 06:28:47 PM acollis03 I have residents choice on my calendar which allows the residents to decide what they would like to do
2015-09-01 06:28:51 PM ryanklemmer Hhhmm, I like the idea.
2015-09-01 06:28:54 PM janiceb I throw ideas out there and they say yes or no
2015-09-01 06:28:55 PM aliciag i play NO BINGO this month!!! Have a ton of new volunteers coming in now!! I am so excited!!
2015-09-01 06:28:57 PM chrissyw The residents like having a say in what activities are being planned.
2015-09-01 06:29:06 PM chrissyw They will let you know what they want.
2015-09-01 06:29:09 PM tiffany1 We discuss what is coming up and if there is anything they want to do extra or not do.
2015-09-01 06:29:16 PM amyc other than going out to lunch happy hour scenic drive and dominoes its like pulling teeth to get them to participate
2015-09-01 06:29:18 PM daniwilcox our residents might riot if we took away bingo
2015-09-01 06:29:24 PM ashley17 we do the calender and we also ask what the residents would like to do during that month they give us a lot of idea
2015-09-01 06:29:25 PM primus3 mine too
2015-09-01 06:29:33 PM primus3 we just had to add an extra day
2015-09-01 06:29:35 PM lindac We just had our Carnival Event it was a great hit!
2015-09-01 06:29:36 PM mliranzo94 if i take bingo away the residents will kill me
2015-09-01 06:29:37 PM janfred73 Mine would definitely riot
2015-09-01 06:29:37 PM primus3 4 total
2015-09-01 06:29:40 PM naomid I think it meant they dont have to play bingo
2015-09-01 06:29:40 PM janiceb We HAVE to have bingo
2015-09-01 06:29:40 PM oliviad mine like to give lots of ideas.
2015-09-01 06:29:41 PM acollis03 Yes we concern all outings they would like to attend and any other special activities or ideas at our resident council meeting
2015-09-01 06:29:45 PM tiffany1 We only play 2 times a week
2015-09-01 06:29:58 PM tiffany1 and we mix it up
2015-09-01 06:30:01 PM lindac We have it 3x a week
2015-09-01 06:30:04 PM chrissyw We had an aloha themed party last week.
2015-09-01 06:30:05 PM aliciag i didnt take it away, i have volunteers from home healths and hospice doing it
2015-09-01 06:30:07 PM ashley17 we are taking the residents to apple orahard next week
2015-09-01 06:30:09 PM janiceb We play once a week and I take a group to the Catholic Church Bingo once a month
2015-09-01 06:30:09 PM mliranzo94 we play bingo twice, pokeno twice and casino once
2015-09-01 06:30:11 PM lindab we have 3 times
2015-09-01 06:30:16 PM mnatalya we play 2 times
2015-09-01 06:30:19 PM primus3 casino?
2015-09-01 06:30:27 PM ryanklemmer What is casino?
2015-09-01 06:30:28 PM ashley17 we play 3x a week
2015-09-01 06:30:28 PM aliciag theyre new volunteers so they wanna get in good before changing what they do
2015-09-01 06:30:29 PM naomid 2x bingo 1x jingo
2015-09-01 06:30:33 PM tiffany1 We are having a Luau the end of the month before fall comes
2015-09-01 06:30:35 PM daniwilcox we do it 2x
2015-09-01 06:30:36 PM oliviad my clients have been asking about the casino
2015-09-01 06:30:36 PM janiceb We play Texas Hold'm
2015-09-01 06:30:38 PM jennide221 we play bingo 3 times a week
2015-09-01 06:30:49 PM ptonyathomas We do Bingo twice a week and Bingo shop once a month
2015-09-01 06:30:51 PM bradc Luaus are the best
2015-09-01 06:30:56 PM sherrij that's a lot of bingo
2015-09-01 06:31:01 PM jennide221 what is bingo shop?
2015-09-01 06:31:03 PM lindab I take my residents to the casino once a month, two van loads
2015-09-01 06:31:06 PM aliciag its on the calendar about 20x's this month but its all different volunteers
2015-09-01 06:31:16 PM ryanklemmer When was bingo invented? It seems like it wouldn't be possible to think about the elderly without bingo.
2015-09-01 06:31:20 PM lindab The casino gives each of them $10.
2015-09-01 06:31:26 PM naomid love them volunteers
2015-09-01 06:31:33 PM aliciag which leave me with extra money to spend on other activities
2015-09-01 06:31:36 PM janiceb Wish we had one close
2015-09-01 06:31:36 PM acollis03 I am trying to get more volunteers
2015-09-01 06:31:41 PM acollis03 anyone have any ideas
2015-09-01 06:31:45 PM tiffany1 I couldnt do it without my volunteers!
2015-09-01 06:31:49 PM primus3 we're working on getting some volunteers
2015-09-01 06:31:51 PM kathyhughes Bingo was invented in 1930's
2015-09-01 06:31:52 PM mliranzo94 its more like roulette
2015-09-01 06:31:53 PM aliciag i was 400 over my budget friday and had 2 days to spend it
2015-09-01 06:31:58 PM daniwilcox we dont have a lot of volunteers either
2015-09-01 06:31:59 PM lindac How about a flyer at schools or colleges
2015-09-01 06:32:04 PM ptonyathomas the residents get Bingo Bucks when they win (1 for a regular game and 2 for conver all). at the end of the month they use their bucks to buy stuff. We have door decorations, scarves, food/candy, etc.
2015-09-01 06:32:16 PM janiceb I had some come from the school, cell phones need to be left behine
2015-09-01 06:32:18 PM janiceb behind
2015-09-01 06:32:19 PM ryanklemmer Residents' family and friends tend to be our volunteers.
2015-09-01 06:32:22 PM ashley17 we don't get to many volunteers either
2015-09-01 06:32:23 PM janfred73 We use Volunteer Match. Not sure if it,s everywhere or just MI
2015-09-01 06:32:24 PM kathyhughes Well there are a lot of ways to find volunteers
2015-09-01 06:32:43 PM naomid churches, ymca's starbucks boy scouts and girl scouts
2015-09-01 06:32:45 PM kathyhughes but you have to be specific when looking for them
2015-09-01 06:32:51 PM tiffany1 Colleges, schools, churchs,
2015-09-01 06:32:54 PM aliciag i share an office with the social worker and she helps me get them in
2015-09-01 06:33:07 PM tiffany1 I use volunteers of Houston.
2015-09-01 06:33:08 PM kathyhughes like what do you want them to do?
2015-09-01 06:33:16 PM ashley17 most of them are from high school during the winter time when they need to get there hours in to gradute
2015-09-01 06:33:23 PM acollis03 I have a lot of church groups and veterans but I am looking for a younger crowd
2015-09-01 06:33:25 PM janiceb I have 127 volunteers according to my Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
2015-09-01 06:33:25 PM kimberly1 networking and going to community meetings ex chamber of commerce has luncheon 1 x a month and this is where you connect
2015-09-01 06:33:36 PM aliciag they want the references from the social worker so they volunteer for me
2015-09-01 06:33:37 PM mliranzo94 the admin of the building doesnt really like to have alot of volunteers
2015-09-01 06:33:48 PM tiffany1 I ask the family members if they know people that want to voluteer as well/
2015-09-01 06:33:52 PM jennide221 can residents do 1 x 1 visits with volunteers in their rooms or are volunteers not allowed in residents rooms?
2015-09-01 06:33:54 PM janiceb really
2015-09-01 06:33:54 PM daniwilcox i wish the highschool in our town required volunteer work to graduate that would help
2015-09-01 06:33:56 PM janfred73 Some high schools have to have volunteer hours
2015-09-01 06:34:01 PM peggyn64 i have home school familys that play games and do crafts twice a month
2015-09-01 06:34:10 PM acollis03 craft volunteers or exercise lead volunteers
2015-09-01 06:34:23 PM sherieeudy I had therapy interns come and do the stretch, tai chi, and strength class
2015-09-01 06:34:31 PM kathyhughes volunteers can go in residents rooms as long as they have an orientation
2015-09-01 06:34:33 PM tiffany1 colleges like for students to have volunteer hours.
2015-09-01 06:34:35 PM janfred73 home school families is a really good idea
2015-09-01 06:34:36 PM naomid we do background checks but I dont like them in a room 1:1... I think thats just me though
2015-09-01 06:34:38 PM sherieeudy the residents enjoyed seeing new faces
2015-09-01 06:34:38 PM kathyhughes and know about HIPPA
2015-09-01 06:34:48 PM aliciag our therapy dept volunteers every other week
2015-09-01 06:34:52 PM aliciag they love it
2015-09-01 06:34:57 PM kathyhughes Actually Naomi its not just you
2015-09-01 06:35:05 PM janfred73 Ours do orientation with HIPPA and Elder Abuse
2015-09-01 06:35:06 PM naomid good
2015-09-01 06:35:08 PM aliciag they get the most people in to exercise and play games
2015-09-01 06:35:17 PM ashley17 the social worker has interns they usually help out in activities when we need them
2015-09-01 06:35:17 PM kimberly1 usually a background check is done
2015-09-01 06:35:17 PM ptonyathomas our residents like it when the high school students come and help out. htey love being around kids.
2015-09-01 06:35:26 PM naomid I'm so protective
2015-09-01 06:35:35 PM primus3 we have to do background checks as well
2015-09-01 06:35:43 PM tiffany1 I do a background and have orientation!
2015-09-01 06:35:44 PM sherieeudy that was the first time rehab could spare anyone
2015-09-01 06:35:52 PM ryanklemmer Yes, our residents love it when little kids come.
2015-09-01 06:35:58 PM acollis03 i feel many of our volunteer candidates turn us away because we require background checks, and 2 day orientation process and with peoples work and school schedule that is not easy to accommadate
2015-09-01 06:36:03 PM kathyhughes I just think that its our job to do the 1-1's and volunteers can do the groups
2015-09-01 06:36:17 PM daniwilcox i agree
2015-09-01 06:36:17 PM janiceb Ours don't do 1:1's
2015-09-01 06:36:19 PM janfred73 I don,t really let them do 1 on 1,s either.
2015-09-01 06:36:23 PM sherieeudy i agree kathy
2015-09-01 06:36:26 PM naomid Yes thank you Kathy my thoughts too
2015-09-01 06:36:27 PM ryanklemmer Good point.
2015-09-01 06:36:45 PM janfred73 But they are good for groups and for church
2015-09-01 06:36:45 PM primus3 agreed
2015-09-01 06:36:49 PM lindac @Kathy Don't you think it's nicer for the 1 to 1's to see different faces?
2015-09-01 06:36:49 PM tiffany1 We concentrate on small groups and the volunteers really help me with that.
2015-09-01 06:36:50 PM ptonyathomas our volunteers tend to help with bingo and crafts.
2015-09-01 06:36:55 PM jennide221 we're told not to let them do groups or 1x1s....makes it hard to find a reason to even have volunteers
2015-09-01 06:36:56 PM sarahmarie7 we just had high schoolers volunteer for a drill at facility we feed them lunch residents enjoyed them there.
2015-09-01 06:36:57 PM ashley17 our AD doesn't like to do the one-on-one she makes me do all of them
2015-09-01 06:37:08 PM lindac Interact with other people?
2015-09-01 06:37:11 PM ryanklemmer Volunteers bring interesting things to the residents. We just had one teach a Spanish class.
2015-09-01 06:37:46 PM daniwilcox the AD at my facility is horrible at doing 1:1s too
2015-09-01 06:37:46 PM tiffany1 our entire staff does 1:1 and also small groups.
2015-09-01 06:37:53 PM amyc learning spanish is a great idea
2015-09-01 06:38:00 PM naomid we have a volunteer that comes in and recordes American idel and voice then have the members be the judges
2015-09-01 06:38:16 PM primus3 wow did the residents absorb some of the spanish?
2015-09-01 06:38:18 PM kathyhughes Usually the 1-1 resident needed more of staff time and although different faces would be nice most of the 1-1 residents are late stage ALZ and/or introverts and uncomfortable with new people
2015-09-01 06:38:19 PM lindab most of our volunteers are music or church groups
2015-09-01 06:38:23 PM tiffany1 It takes the entire staff to keep our dementia residents engaged.
2015-09-01 06:38:25 PM mliranzo94 the whole staff does 1 to 1 not the ad
2015-09-01 06:38:28 PM naomid they all love it and to see how good the real judges are compared to them
2015-09-01 06:38:32 PM lindab 1:1's are done by staff
2015-09-01 06:38:33 PM ryanklemmer That is true.
2015-09-01 06:38:49 PM janfred73 Very true Kathy
2015-09-01 06:38:59 PM chrissyw All staff is responsible.
2015-09-01 06:39:09 PM kimberly1 yes
2015-09-01 06:39:14 PM kimberly1 yes
2015-09-01 06:39:15 PM ashley17 hopefully when im out of town the one-on-one will be done
2015-09-01 06:39:15 PM naomid Yuppers
2015-09-01 06:39:16 PM mnatalya yes
2015-09-01 06:39:17 PM lindab if a volunteer wants to play cards or something as a 1:1 they do it inthe dayroom
2015-09-01 06:39:26 PM lindac I guess it depends in the facility mostof our Alzeimers resdients participate in Group Activities?
2015-09-01 06:39:27 PM kathyhughes right
2015-09-01 06:39:33 PM sherieeudy i need to inform my AD of that rule...lol
2015-09-01 06:39:35 PM acollis03 Yes
2015-09-01 06:39:55 PM mnatalya i have to go, have a nice evening
2015-09-01 06:39:59 PM janfred73 We have a volunteer doing the tie blankets as a 1 on 1 or with2, but thats in the activity room
2015-09-01 06:40:01 PM kathyhughes I am talking about the late stage ALZ residents who are non responsive
2015-09-01 06:40:02 PM mnatalya left the chat room
2015-09-01 06:40:02 PM lindac Our alert residnet's are the one's we have to visit in rooms
2015-09-01 06:40:05 PM ryanklemmer From a money standpoint it seems like group activities would be mainly for the AD, but when considering the residents, it seems more beneficial for ADs to do the 1-1s as well.
2015-09-01 06:40:07 PM sherieeudy my Alzheimer patients are my favorite
2015-09-01 06:40:11 PM mnatalya enter the chat room
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2015-09-01 06:40:38 PM jennide221 the whole staff does group activities and the whole staff does 1 x 1s
2015-09-01 06:40:42 PM kathyhughes Most alert residents can have a bunch of people visit if they want
2015-09-01 06:40:44 PM primus3 I'd rather do the non responsive residents than let the volunteers do them
2015-09-01 06:40:46 PM kimberly1 music is great for 1:1
2015-09-01 06:40:50 PM naomid I dont have a problem doing 1:1 in an open enviroment but in a room by themselfes I just cant do
2015-09-01 06:40:54 PM tiffany1 I only do 2 large groups per day and the rest of my program is small group or 1:1. My dementia residents do better that way.
2015-09-01 06:41:02 PM primus3 and hand massages
2015-09-01 06:41:10 PM daniwilcox i prefer doing 1:1s
2015-09-01 06:41:12 PM acollis03 we run about 5 programs a day
2015-09-01 06:41:16 PM kathyhughes if the residents want that Primus
2015-09-01 06:41:16 PM ryanklemmer what residents do you work with tiffany?
2015-09-01 06:41:20 PM janiceb I like 1:1's
2015-09-01 06:41:24 PM ashley17 manicures is a great one-on-one
2015-09-01 06:41:26 PM lindac We try and get as much as we can out of rooms, but the Cna's are super busy all the time
2015-09-01 06:41:26 PM kathyhughes Please don't do that to me
2015-09-01 06:41:28 PM tiffany1 Alzheimers
2015-09-01 06:41:28 PM bradc we are a department of 4 and we share the responsibility of doing 1:1s, but its still hard to find the time to meet with everyon
2015-09-01 06:41:43 PM primus3 do what the hand massages?
2015-09-01 06:41:48 PM kathyhughes yes
2015-09-01 06:41:50 PM janiceb Mine are usually just because they are sick or had a fall
2015-09-01 06:41:54 PM primus3 lol ok
2015-09-01 06:42:07 PM primus3 we do the music and aromatherapy machine also
2015-09-01 06:42:10 PM kathyhughes no music
2015-09-01 06:42:15 PM kathyhughes no smells
2015-09-01 06:42:21 PM sherieeudy music memory
2015-09-01 06:42:28 PM primus3 we tried reiki but it did not go over well
2015-09-01 06:42:30 PM sherieeudy ipods and shuffles
2015-09-01 06:42:31 PM ptonyathomas I can't handle the aroma therapy, so I won't do that.
2015-09-01 06:42:36 PM daniwilcox we sometimes just sit and hold their hand and talk to them
2015-09-01 06:42:41 PM primus3 yeeesssss sherieeudy
2015-09-01 06:42:56 PM janfred73 do any of you do chair tai chi?
2015-09-01 06:43:04 PM lindac I love tha aroma therapy
2015-09-01 06:43:04 PM sherieeudy love to see the music awaken them!!
2015-09-01 06:43:04 PM ashley17 i read bible verses to them sometimes
2015-09-01 06:43:06 PM sherrij no
2015-09-01 06:43:07 PM ptonyathomas we do chair tai chi
2015-09-01 06:43:08 PM bradc yes, we do tai chi in chairs
2015-09-01 06:43:10 PM naomid no but we do laughing yoga
2015-09-01 06:43:14 PM amyc we do chair yoga
2015-09-01 06:43:15 PM tiffany1 We have a music program geared just for Alzheimers
2015-09-01 06:43:23 PM ambercovey we also do chair yoga
2015-09-01 06:43:23 PM ryanklemmer Nope, just regular exercise.
2015-09-01 06:43:24 PM primus3 every seen Alive Inside?
2015-09-01 06:43:29 PM janfred73 do you use a video?
2015-09-01 06:43:37 PM sherieeudy Henry?
2015-09-01 06:43:37 PM mliranzo94 we have a small group of 10 that we do twice a day 2 different groups and we bring them down to the activity room and most of the residents that we bring down have either behavorial problem or just dont participate as much and we provide all types of activities like music, coloring, puzzles, ect. it seems like the enjoy it
2015-09-01 06:43:39 PM primus3 my residents hate exercise lol
2015-09-01 06:43:41 PM kimberly1 music is great it
2015-09-01 06:43:44 PM amyc laughter yoga as well
2015-09-01 06:43:50 PM ryanklemmer We tried various things but they don't really enjoy exercise.
2015-09-01 06:43:56 PM kimberly1 music exercise
2015-09-01 06:43:56 PM janiceb We do chair yoga
2015-09-01 06:44:01 PM acollis03 Mine do not care much for exercise either
2015-09-01 06:44:08 PM tiffany1 We do a exercise program called Seat Works,
2015-09-01 06:44:10 PM daniwilcox our residents love music a few love to dance too
2015-09-01 06:44:20 PM jennide221 we have chair dancing videos, they don't really do much participating....we have more success wtih a big ballooon, a circle, and some fun music
2015-09-01 06:44:23 PM chrissyw Music and chair excercising and they LOOOOVE to dance.
2015-09-01 06:44:24 PM lindac We have Chair Aerobics, Chair Yoga and Excercise every week
2015-09-01 06:44:24 PM ashley17 we put music on while we exercise
2015-09-01 06:44:25 PM acollis03 although I am begining a new program called WUMBA which is wheelchair zumba!
2015-09-01 06:44:25 PM janfred73 Mine are bored with exercise so I'm trying to spice it up. lol
2015-09-01 06:44:25 PM peggyn64 exercises is my biggest activity
2015-09-01 06:44:26 PM primus3 dancing is the best
2015-09-01 06:44:31 PM mliranzo94 my residents dont do exercise at all, they ask for it and when we do it no one wants to participate
2015-09-01 06:44:36 PM kathyhughes Mine did not like exercise so during the activities we would do a 7th inning stretch
2015-09-01 06:44:36 PM ptonyathomas Our residents enjoy the exercise and we offer three different things each week. stretching, tai chi and strength training
2015-09-01 06:44:40 PM amyc some of ours use our weight system room
2015-09-01 06:44:53 PM ambercovey we have random dancing, where they play music over the speakers and everyone stops to dance
2015-09-01 06:44:56 PM ashley17 we exericse and we kick a ball around also
2015-09-01 06:45:00 PM mliranzo94 oh thats a good idea kathy
2015-09-01 06:45:00 PM daniwilcox our residents really get into exercise
2015-09-01 06:45:01 PM janfred73 Wumba? How did you learn to do that?
2015-09-01 06:45:02 PM primus3 whats 7th inning stretch?
2015-09-01 06:45:04 PM kathyhughes and they would then be forced to move something
2015-09-01 06:45:05 PM naomid dont do excersie do dance to the music or how many can you pick up and take over there race kinda thing
2015-09-01 06:45:17 PM ptonyathomas ours do like to hit the balloon around. we often use that for "filler"
2015-09-01 06:45:25 PM kathyhughes like at a baseball game,,,,we would put on a song and stretch
2015-09-01 06:45:31 PM primus3 ok
2015-09-01 06:45:33 PM kathyhughes and move around
2015-09-01 06:45:33 PM ryanklemmer Lol
2015-09-01 06:45:37 PM chrissyw Thats a great idea.
2015-09-01 06:45:40 PM jennide221 we try to do at least one large group active game each week like ring toss, bean bags, ladder ball, baseball, bowling, etc.
2015-09-01 06:45:40 PM janiceb Mine like exercise and the weight room. They dance at the Oldies Happy Hour once a month and when we go to a local dance
2015-09-01 06:45:45 PM kimberly1 parachute game is good
2015-09-01 06:45:49 PM jennide221 they also love wiii bowling
2015-09-01 06:45:53 PM janfred73 lots of good ideas tonight
2015-09-01 06:46:03 PM naomid mine hate the paRACHUTE
2015-09-01 06:46:04 PM kathyhughes And there are a lot of activities that exercise is part of
2015-09-01 06:46:04 PM mliranzo94 i doing to see if i try that kathy
2015-09-01 06:46:05 PM tiffany1 balloon volleyball
2015-09-01 06:46:09 PM ptonyathomas ours didn't like the parachute, but they like Wii
2015-09-01 06:46:12 PM ryanklemmer That is true.
2015-09-01 06:46:14 PM peggyn64 we play noodle hockey w balloons and water noodles
2015-09-01 06:46:20 PM mliranzo94 we do balloon toss
2015-09-01 06:46:22 PM sherieeudy if you all get a chance, watch this video about the affects of music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FWn4JB2YLU
2015-09-01 06:46:26 PM lindac Ours love balloon volleyball
2015-09-01 06:46:29 PM ptonyathomas NoodleHockey sounds fun

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