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2016-04-14 06:04:26 PM naomid I have a question.....I have tried to get on the site for activities and it tells me it is invalid
2016-04-14 06:04:32 PM susieq4220 How many of my fellow students in MEPAP 2 are already Activity Directors or acting Directors?
2016-04-14 06:04:34 PM reneebragg Exercise lol
2016-04-14 06:04:43 PM monigreen enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:04:45 PM edrar I am acting.
2016-04-14 06:04:48 PM kathyhughes You will have to change your chat to Wednesday nights with NCCAP
2016-04-14 06:04:53 PM naomid i am acting director
2016-04-14 06:04:58 PM skershaw anyone have any ideas to do for nursing home week? something that might involve both residnets and staff?
2016-04-14 06:05:05 PM rebecca I am acting director
2016-04-14 06:05:08 PM reneebragg I am Act. Coordinator
2016-04-14 06:05:11 PM wrendillon I have been a director since mid August 2015
2016-04-14 06:05:14 PM edrar not yet, discussing it today
2016-04-14 06:05:19 PM kathyhughes Naomi....email me the week, the assignment and your course
2016-04-14 06:05:22 PM nancyzmc I am not a Director or acting - my current Director is retiring in December
2016-04-14 06:05:33 PM monigreen I am still an activity coordinator working under a director
2016-04-14 06:05:41 PM ashleyd I have a question also. I seen where we get a study guide on week 15 but I didn't see where it was posted... am I looking i the wrong place?
2016-04-14 06:05:45 PM skershaw this is my first year being the director and i want that week to be a good one..
2016-04-14 06:05:53 PM susieq4220 I'm jsut an aide in a Dementia unit, so I find the practicum a little difficult for me. I'm THE ONLY AIDE on my working days
2016-04-14 06:06:01 PM wrendillon Our home took "One World, One Heart" and combined a Summer Olympics theme. Every day will have a different country theme
2016-04-14 06:06:14 PM kathyhughes It is posted in the Forum in the Upper right hand cormer of my post for that week
2016-04-14 06:06:18 PM reneebragg ashley its at the top right hand side of the forum page
2016-04-14 06:06:23 PM kathyhughes or Final Forum
2016-04-14 06:06:46 PM edrar Yes, all 126 pages of it. LOL. I was surprised. But it may save me.
2016-04-14 06:07:01 PM skershaw was it able to have stagg involved,, i need to help raise the moral around the center...
2016-04-14 06:07:02 PM jackie26 i am assistant
2016-04-14 06:07:03 PM ashleyd ok i'll look and see. I searched high and low.. I guess I over looked it. I feel lost lol
2016-04-14 06:07:10 PM kathyhughes https://www.pinterest.com/nccap/nnhw-2016/
2016-04-14 06:07:11 PM nancyzmc yes . . . Thank you for the study guide Ms. Kathy!
2016-04-14 06:07:22 PM reneebragg I am so excited to get a study guide I freak on open book. I am old school.
2016-04-14 06:07:23 PM skershaw jackie you need to find out about being the director...
2016-04-14 06:07:26 PM suzieb enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:07:26 PM rebecca Will the final focus on weeks 9-16 or be comprehensive from 1-16?
2016-04-14 06:07:41 PM jackie26 yes sarah i will
2016-04-14 06:07:47 PM ncooper6872 enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:07:50 PM kathyhughes It will be all of the course
2016-04-14 06:07:59 PM skershaw :D
2016-04-14 06:08:00 PM edrar it's not open book
2016-04-14 06:08:11 PM jackie26 (v)
2016-04-14 06:08:15 PM susieq4220 I'm not given much time or freedom to hold orientations since I'm an aide, and the directors are a bit protective of their jobs. How can I work around being an aide and teaching others.
2016-04-14 06:08:24 PM kathyhughes yes it is open book ADN will not let me go to your house to watch you
2016-04-14 06:08:29 PM reneebragg No the NCCAP isn't open book
2016-04-14 06:08:47 PM kathyhughes The NCCAP exam is not open book
2016-04-14 06:08:53 PM susieq4220 Kathy, what if my facility won't let me host orientations since that is not my job?
2016-04-14 06:09:05 PM nancyzmc But our final exam is open book - so many exams!
2016-04-14 06:09:18 PM edrar Sorry thats what i was talking about.. lol
2016-04-14 06:09:24 PM kathyhughes Well so make up an orientation on paper
2016-04-14 06:09:33 PM reneebragg yes Nancy so many exams
2016-04-14 06:09:40 PM susieq4220 a theoretical one?
2016-04-14 06:09:46 PM kathyhughes yes
2016-04-14 06:10:12 PM suzieb Hello everyone!
2016-04-14 06:10:12 PM susieq4220 Thank you... I've written fiction novels so I can make up anything... LOL
2016-04-14 06:10:18 PM kathyhughes LOL
2016-04-14 06:10:22 PM ashleyd I just now find the study guide... i'm so slow. haha
2016-04-14 06:10:34 PM ncooper6872 Hello
2016-04-14 06:10:35 PM jackie26 right now it is a MEPAP2 live chats who is the moderator there
2016-04-14 06:10:37 PM naomid (lol)
2016-04-14 06:10:38 PM reneebragg susie I did a power point about Activities for the orientation and presented. See if they will let you put something about What Activites is About.
2016-04-14 06:10:45 PM nancyzmc Don't worry about Ashley - I'm in the same boat!
2016-04-14 06:10:53 PM kathyhughes So National Nursing Home week.....this is easier than Assisted Living week
2016-04-14 06:11:07 PM kathyhughes I have no idea who is in MEPAP2 live chat....
2016-04-14 06:11:08 PM susieq4220 I'll work on one for National Nursing Home week
2016-04-14 06:11:25 PM edrar me
2016-04-14 06:11:29 PM jackie26 hmmm
2016-04-14 06:11:30 PM skershaw thats what i have been working on....
2016-04-14 06:11:37 PM kathyhughes The intent of National Nursing Home week this year is community service
2016-04-14 06:11:43 PM nancyzmc Why is it easier, Ms. Kathy?
2016-04-14 06:11:46 PM susieq4220 excellent
2016-04-14 06:11:49 PM jackie26 community service sounds good
2016-04-14 06:11:55 PM monigreen I like that
2016-04-14 06:12:06 PM kathyhughes Assisted Living week is all about Technology with the residents
2016-04-14 06:12:20 PM naomid you can make teddy bears for foster children
2016-04-14 06:12:23 PM skershaw i was hoping to find things that would help staff feel better about thier jobs... and enjoy themselves that week
2016-04-14 06:12:25 PM kathyhughes Do you all want an easy week or a hard week?
2016-04-14 06:12:27 PM jackie26 i am in a nursing home
2016-04-14 06:12:27 PM susieq4220 Wow. I need to transfer to an Assisted
2016-04-14 06:12:28 PM nancyzmc OOOHHHHH - this IS definitely easier! :)
2016-04-14 06:12:39 PM edrar EASY
2016-04-14 06:12:41 PM monigreen That is much easier
2016-04-14 06:12:44 PM wrendillon Let me think. . . .LOL.
2016-04-14 06:12:45 PM wrendillon EASY
2016-04-14 06:12:54 PM jud4me enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:12:55 PM nancyzmc at least for for - I'm awful at technology!
2016-04-14 06:13:03 PM monigreen easy:)
2016-04-14 06:13:03 PM reneebragg My residents don't care about Technology they want you to do everything for them. We have one resident that uses a computer out of 84 residents. So sad
2016-04-14 06:13:04 PM edrar me too
2016-04-14 06:13:08 PM skershaw we collect pop can tabs for ronald mcdonald house,
2016-04-14 06:13:08 PM naomid hmmm if its easy now will it be doubly hard next?
2016-04-14 06:13:16 PM kathyhughes Well...you can have the staff and residents do community service programs
2016-04-14 06:13:19 PM susieq4220 For community service are we talking about our volunteers or looking to help the community with residents helping.
2016-04-14 06:13:19 PM jud4me I made it yeeeehhhaaaa
2016-04-14 06:13:19 PM tony03 enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:13:21 PM jackie26 that is nice sarah
2016-04-14 06:13:28 PM monigreen Many of my residents do NOT like technology
2016-04-14 06:13:41 PM edrar hi jud
2016-04-14 06:13:50 PM skershaw hi jud!
2016-04-14 06:13:55 PM tony03 Hi everyone, so sorry i am late. I just closed on a house and rushed back for class
2016-04-14 06:13:58 PM susieq4220 We had talked about some fund-raiser in the dementia unit.
2016-04-14 06:13:58 PM edrar mine want no part of it.
2016-04-14 06:13:59 PM nancyzmc We are doing a food drive for a local shelter - having the residents help deliver
2016-04-14 06:14:01 PM kathyhughes Hello Jusy and Anthony
2016-04-14 06:14:10 PM edrar hi tony
2016-04-14 06:14:15 PM reneebragg Congrads Tony
2016-04-14 06:14:16 PM ncooper6872 hello\
2016-04-14 06:14:17 PM ashleyd we are fixing to start something new- the cnas on weekend are fixing to implement our activities. I think its exciting and gives nursing the oppurtunity to be responsible for everyones quality of life.. a step towards working together!
2016-04-14 06:14:19 PM nancyzmc Congratulations Tony!
2016-04-14 06:14:31 PM kathyhughes So how can we get staff involved with the residents for community service projects????
2016-04-14 06:14:48 PM skershaw we are thinking about raising money for altzimers awarness by selling cool whip pies to throw at staff,,, 1 a pie
2016-04-14 06:14:48 PM wrendillon When I was an assistant at another facility, we had a lot of artistic types who loved to color small pictures and glue them on Meals on Wheels bags to cheer up shut ins.
2016-04-14 06:14:52 PM naomid each hall has a food drive ?
2016-04-14 06:14:57 PM nancyzmc That's wonderful Ashley! We still fight turf wars where I work.
2016-04-14 06:15:06 PM jackie26 this year is going to be hard because today they went in a strike all the staff
2016-04-14 06:15:07 PM wrendillon The place where I am director the residents are not excited about any service projects.
2016-04-14 06:15:18 PM skershaw ugh strike
2016-04-14 06:15:20 PM ashleyd nancy- we are trying, we are actually going to give the cnas a bonus.
2016-04-14 06:15:23 PM jud4me Kathy, I do socials in one of the dining room, If they want the treat that is offered is it wrong to ask them to at least come down to the soxal to get it.
2016-04-14 06:15:31 PM jackie26 yep
2016-04-14 06:15:42 PM nancyzmc Oh - that explains alot!
2016-04-14 06:15:44 PM wrendillon jud4me, I make them come get it.
2016-04-14 06:15:47 PM mberroa enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:16:04 PM ncooper6872 I think it is good for them to come and get the snack
2016-04-14 06:16:06 PM ptonyathomas Ours got excited about doing things for children. Thaey have made no sew blankets and stuffed animals.
2016-04-14 06:16:06 PM kathyhughes Nope that is not a problem Judy
2016-04-14 06:16:06 PM wrendillon I have that request all the time, but it's not about the treat, it's about a social.
2016-04-14 06:16:15 PM susieq4220 What about making aprons? Aprons from old shirts from Good Will are really cool and Pinterest has the ideas.
2016-04-14 06:16:21 PM reneebragg We had a youth group come in and the residents told them about themselves and the kids did they same. Everyone really enjoyed it. It was cheap cookies and a drink.
2016-04-14 06:16:22 PM mberroa left the chat room
2016-04-14 06:16:24 PM edrar we take stuff to them if they don't want to come out.
2016-04-14 06:16:36 PM 85cindy enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:16:45 PM kathyhughes We would make blankets for seniors in the hospitals
2016-04-14 06:16:47 PM reneebragg hi cindy
2016-04-14 06:16:52 PM skershaw unfortunalty,,,, staff at my place arent that motovated to do things like what you guys are metnioning
2016-04-14 06:16:53 PM kathyhughes Hello Cindy
2016-04-14 06:16:57 PM wrendillon One facility I worked at had closed circut TV and we could broadcast programs to those who could not come out
2016-04-14 06:17:04 PM jackie26 same here sarah
2016-04-14 06:17:05 PM tony03 we have one calendar for the social rooms and one for residents whom stay in their rooms
2016-04-14 06:17:10 PM jackie26 they are so lazy lol
2016-04-14 06:17:11 PM nancyzmc As of now, we're planning a food drive and delivery to a shelter
2016-04-14 06:17:13 PM wrendillon After awhile, less and less people wanted to actually come because they could watch it on TV
2016-04-14 06:17:20 PM skershaw so its what i can bring to the week,,,,
2016-04-14 06:17:22 PM jud4me I do it as a draw to get peopl involved but keep getting slapped for doing it , because they say I am telling them no
2016-04-14 06:17:25 PM jackie26 nice nancy
2016-04-14 06:17:26 PM kathyhughes We actually got more money to do that as it was PR as well
2016-04-14 06:17:31 PM nancyzmc Good idea, Tony
2016-04-14 06:17:32 PM reneebragg We make those blankets that you tie at the end and give to the Applach. Mountain community
2016-04-14 06:17:41 PM suzieb I have a circus theme planned for that week
2016-04-14 06:17:50 PM dramabradda808 enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:17:50 PM ncooper6872 What type of items do you put on the calendar for residents that stay in there rooms
2016-04-14 06:17:53 PM 85cindy Hi Kathy, Hi everyone!! Sorry to be late just got home from work/.
2016-04-14 06:17:55 PM nancyzmc That's wonderful Renee!
2016-04-14 06:18:01 PM ashleyd sounds like fun!
2016-04-14 06:18:03 PM jackie26 there is not way to make the staff happy
2016-04-14 06:18:03 PM dramabradda808 Hi everyone
2016-04-14 06:18:06 PM nancyzmc Are the blankets expensive to make?
2016-04-14 06:18:12 PM tony03 maybe work with church groups and local schools, we get alot of community involvement from that
2016-04-14 06:18:21 PM naomid all you need is the material
2016-04-14 06:18:24 PM kathyhughes Hello Jordan
2016-04-14 06:18:29 PM susieq4220 Twiddle muffs are good to make.
2016-04-14 06:18:33 PM dramabradda808 Hi kathy
2016-04-14 06:18:46 PM naomid what are twiddle muffs?
2016-04-14 06:18:49 PM jud4me OH hello all
2016-04-14 06:18:49 PM ptonyathomas I think we made blankets with material from Wal-Mart for about $3 each.
2016-04-14 06:18:54 PM rebecca Ask local quilt guild for donations to make blankets
2016-04-14 06:18:55 PM nancyzmc How do you make a twiddle muff?
2016-04-14 06:18:56 PM skershaw we had a hospice company come in today and talk with us, the lady said she does a thing called hands of hope, it was very cool and i want to do it, she said she would take a pic of the family's hand , make it black and white, frame it and give it the the famil for a keepsake.
2016-04-14 06:18:57 PM wrendillon ncooper6872, I do a lot of 1:1 visits with my room bound people. I read to one lady, sing with a second, talk about Catholicism with a third. . . . that is where knowing your residents comes in play.
2016-04-14 06:19:15 PM 85cindy I lkie that idea skershaw
2016-04-14 06:19:18 PM kathyhughes thats a great idea Sarah
2016-04-14 06:19:22 PM ncooper6872 That is a great idea
2016-04-14 06:19:22 PM susieq4220 For dementia to keep them busy. A fuzzy blanket or muff with buttons, ribbons, etc.
2016-04-14 06:19:24 PM jackie26 nice
2016-04-14 06:19:28 PM skershaw i thought it was neat too!
2016-04-14 06:19:34 PM naomid cool
2016-04-14 06:19:47 PM skershaw so each hand through out the generations are in the pic, they hold onto eachother..
2016-04-14 06:19:48 PM reneebragg They are those felt type material and you cut them on the ends and tie them off to be like fringe. You have to find the material on sale or get JoAnn Fabrics to give you a discount. It use to be cheap but, everyone has discover how great it is.
2016-04-14 06:19:48 PM 85cindy so you have not done it yet yourself?
2016-04-14 06:19:53 PM kathyhughes Now you can do a facility wide Bingo game and include staff
2016-04-14 06:19:58 PM jackie26 i have to invite volunteer so they can help
2016-04-14 06:20:01 PM skershaw i have not,,, but i want to
2016-04-14 06:20:05 PM tony03 we also make patch work quilts and the residents give them to homeless charities
2016-04-14 06:20:21 PM reneebragg good thing to do tony
2016-04-14 06:20:26 PM nancyzmc That's great, Tony03
2016-04-14 06:20:28 PM edrar Shershaw that is really cool.
2016-04-14 06:20:33 PM skershaw thats nice tony
2016-04-14 06:20:40 PM susieq4220 For community service, we want the residents to make these things, right?
2016-04-14 06:20:40 PM dramabradda808 Hospice has alot of good refreences for room bound entertainment went residents. We have a harpist that comes and pet therapy that do one on one visits
2016-04-14 06:20:47 PM jackie26 we are going to do wide bingo, but we do not how to do the jackpot any idea?
2016-04-14 06:20:56 PM tony03 try doing that, it really helps those with dementia
2016-04-14 06:21:07 PM reneebragg Pet Therapy is great
2016-04-14 06:21:18 PM skershaw another hospice is donating latge candy bars for prizes for our daily trivie during nursing home weel
2016-04-14 06:21:29 PM monigreen We use those round looms that residents can make knitted hats to give to those in need. The looms are easier than knitting for people with dexterity challenges
2016-04-14 06:21:39 PM susieq4220 Jackie, give tickets to winners and draw winning numbers
2016-04-14 06:21:46 PM kathyhughes I would get a gift card for the ultimate winner
2016-04-14 06:21:52 PM skershaw we use mini candy as bingo prizes, then small cans of pop too
2016-04-14 06:21:56 PM nancyzmc Hospice is a resource we need to get more involved with in my department
2016-04-14 06:21:58 PM 85cindy there are some good hospice programs out there. Plus local animal shelters would be a good place to check for maybe bringing in animals
2016-04-14 06:22:11 PM kathyhughes also scratch off lottery tickets
2016-04-14 06:22:12 PM susieq4220 I sat with a woman who make loom hats for babies in the hospital.
2016-04-14 06:22:19 PM jackie26 thanks i will tell
2016-04-14 06:22:23 PM ashleyd lottery tickets would be fun!!
2016-04-14 06:22:26 PM rebecca We have used gift cards as prizes and they are well received
2016-04-14 06:22:28 PM skershaw hospice is actually very helpful,, i was suprised, but it never hurts to ask...
2016-04-14 06:22:46 PM monigreen we have activity dollars that we print up and give aout at activities. At the end of the month we have a redemption sale and the residents turn the paper dollars in for items they want to bye
2016-04-14 06:22:49 PM kathyhughes I called it Million Dollar Bingo
2016-04-14 06:22:51 PM nancyzmc Very true . . . never hurts to ask
2016-04-14 06:22:55 PM suzieb Pet therapy is a great idea! I just got an Old English Bullldog, and when she's old enough I'm going to put her in training classes to become a therapy dog!
2016-04-14 06:22:55 PM dramabradda808 it never hurts to ask for anything the worst they can say is no.
2016-04-14 06:23:04 PM jackie26 perfect thanks
2016-04-14 06:23:05 PM kathyhughes Right Jordan
2016-04-14 06:23:05 PM edrar I have never thought of getting help from hospice, even though we have some very good people
2016-04-14 06:23:11 PM naomid pet therapy is awssome
2016-04-14 06:23:12 PM skershaw kathy,,,,, i talked about the lottery tickets. they frowned on it saying what if they win big and lose their medicaid etc.....
2016-04-14 06:23:20 PM kathyhughes that is what I wish everyone did
2016-04-14 06:23:27 PM jackie26 lol
2016-04-14 06:23:34 PM reneebragg We go thru 200.00 a month for Bingo winnings. They get .25 for bingo and 1.00 for the cover all.
2016-04-14 06:23:41 PM dramabradda808 We all work in this field for a reason, to better our elders. Hospice is very friendly.
2016-04-14 06:23:41 PM naomid mini horses, guinee pigs, rabbits, llamas, dogs oh my
2016-04-14 06:23:43 PM jackie26 but our wide bingo is for the community
2016-04-14 06:23:48 PM kathyhughes Oh PLEASE! I did it all the time and we had one $50.00 winner
2016-04-14 06:23:49 PM monigreen we have pet visits every week. and our staff have their own dogs that they bring to work to share with the residents
2016-04-14 06:23:49 PM skershaw we have weekly pet therapy, diferent dog each week ...residnets love it
2016-04-14 06:24:02 PM 85cindy so you give lottery tickets as prizes for bingo?
2016-04-14 06:24:03 PM skershaw i know!!!!
2016-04-14 06:24:10 PM kathyhughes And I checked with Medicaid
2016-04-14 06:24:14 PM kathyhughes yes
2016-04-14 06:24:24 PM edrar o
2016-04-14 06:24:27 PM skershaw they seem to think one will win like 5000 or more...lol
2016-04-14 06:24:34 PM kathyhughes the $1.00 scratch offs
2016-04-14 06:24:44 PM jackie26 i love the lotto idea
2016-04-14 06:24:46 PM monigreen We also have an annual dog show and the residents get to be the judges. Our own local pet store donates some of the prizes.
2016-04-14 06:24:52 PM reneebragg lottery tickets sounds great
2016-04-14 06:24:54 PM edrar well if they win ill take it so they don't get in trouble. lol. just kidding
2016-04-14 06:24:55 PM skershaw i loved the idea too.... but,,,,
2016-04-14 06:24:57 PM kathyhughes the facility would eventually end up with the money
2016-04-14 06:25:03 PM jackie26 right
2016-04-14 06:25:04 PM 85cindy Something different besides jewlery and candy
2016-04-14 06:25:05 PM dramabradda808 Thats nice monigreen
2016-04-14 06:25:05 PM jud4me Dog show good Idea
2016-04-14 06:25:11 PM skershaw lol,,, yes they would kathy!
2016-04-14 06:25:11 PM nancyzmc Renee - I'm sorry - I'm confused - do you give cash prizes for bingo?
2016-04-14 06:25:15 PM edrar My residents do not like big dogs.
2016-04-14 06:25:15 PM cristinak enter the chat room
2016-04-14 06:25:16 PM reneebragg true kathy
2016-04-14 06:25:19 PM ncooper6872 The dog show would be fun
2016-04-14 06:25:28 PM jackie26 i give 0.10 cents for bingo
2016-04-14 06:25:33 PM reneebragg yes
2016-04-14 06:25:43 PM cristinak hello.. sorry im late.. still at work and got caught by a family mwember.. whats on the aganda for tonight?
2016-04-14 06:25:46 PM naomid edrar there are many other animals out there that do therapy
2016-04-14 06:25:47 PM edrar to the winner?
2016-04-14 06:25:50 PM reneebragg We play bingo 5 days a week.
2016-04-14 06:25:57 PM nancyzmc Oh - that's cool - we used to then they made us stop!
2016-04-14 06:25:59 PM jlgrassi we give cash to independent and personal care resident, skilled residents get credit in the gift shop
2016-04-14 06:26:02 PM jackie26 yes edrar
2016-04-14 06:26:08 PM ptonyathomas Our residents like the big dogs more than the little dogs. I think that is because the big ones are as tall as the bed, so it is easier for the residents to pet the dogs when they can't get out of bed.
2016-04-14 06:26:12 PM edrar i can't hardly get mine to even play bingo, believe it or not.
2016-04-14 06:26:13 PM skershaw we are nervous about money, some of the residents are confused and try to eat the coins...
2016-04-14 06:26:17 PM susieq4220 LOL... I'm laughing because in dementia they love to play Bingo but don't worry about the prizes. It's such a different world.
2016-04-14 06:26:22 PM reneebragg We have tried to stop and do new games they call the Admin. and complain
2016-04-14 06:26:26 PM 85cindy renee the residents do not get tired of playing bingo
2016-04-14 06:26:28 PM nancyzmc 5 days a week! God bless! We almost had a brawl over seating at today's bingo!
2016-04-14 06:26:30 PM jackie26 mine are pretty good playing bingo
2016-04-14 06:26:31 PM tony03 we give 50 cents for a regular bingo and 3:00 for cover all
2016-04-14 06:26:34 PM skershaw edar!! what..lol
2016-04-14 06:26:35 PM dramabradda808 We play bingo 4 times a week and they still want more days hehehehe
2016-04-14 06:26:38 PM ashleyd nancy! haha!
2016-04-14 06:26:44 PM jackie26 lol
2016-04-14 06:26:46 PM monigreen That is why we use the activity dollars instead of real money or coins.
2016-04-14 06:26:53 PM jackie26 i do 7 days
2016-04-14 06:26:54 PM naomid 3 days a week here
2016-04-14 06:27:04 PM monigreen residents wont put it in their mouth
2016-04-14 06:27:06 PM ncooper6872 2 days a week
2016-04-14 06:27:10 PM naomid I tried to cut down to 2 and there was a riot
2016-04-14 06:27:13 PM jackie26 i give the money at the end of each month
2016-04-14 06:27:18 PM ashleyd I think we are actually going to take up the bingo marathon idea
2016-04-14 06:27:21 PM jud4me I have americana bucks and I buy prizes from Cute and you can get good stuff really cheap like a watch for a dollar and shipping a dollar so its a 2.00 prize and they have to save the Bucks for the set price to the prize
2016-04-14 06:27:23 PM wrendillon I just don't get Bingo. If I'm going to spend that much time on a game, I want it to be one where I have SOME control over the outcome. I don't like sitting around waiting for fate alone to decide whether I win or lose.
2016-04-14 06:27:23 PM edrar Yes, they don't like it.
2016-04-14 06:27:25 PM kathyhughes Great!
2016-04-14 06:27:29 PM 85cindy we were doing it 3 times per week, but some residents wanted something different
2016-04-14 06:27:46 PM reneebragg oh no its crazy they love it and we hate it. we tried to do it with candy and they got mad but, when we have a craft sale they bring all their quarters and spend all their money. So it's a win win
2016-04-14 06:27:50 PM susieq4220 What kind of physical activities do you do with residents? I like Bingo, but not much for the brain and body.
2016-04-14 06:27:50 PM kathyhughes I know Kathryn
2016-04-14 06:27:51 PM tony03 we use real cash, so they can spend it in our dollar store
2016-04-14 06:28:03 PM kathyhughes But Bingo has a lot of benefits
2016-04-14 06:28:14 PM susieq4220 I'm an old softball coach, so I love the physical games.
2016-04-14 06:28:14 PM jackie26 i like bingo as well as my residents
2016-04-14 06:28:19 PM skershaw tony ou must have higher functioning
2016-04-14 06:28:37 PM kathyhughes We did a 7th inning stretch during Bingo
2016-04-14 06:28:38 PM wrendillon I know. Bingo is good for eye hand coordination, socialization, number recognition, and instant gratification.
2016-04-14 06:28:43 PM monigreen Bingo used to be the big game but now Trivia has really taken over. We have 2 teams so that the residents to feel put on the spot to answer. They all discuss the answers together.
2016-04-14 06:28:48 PM reneebragg We do exercise, Conductorcise we are doing now and I highly recommend trying it they love it.
2016-04-14 06:28:50 PM susieq4220 Bingo does keep some cognitive sequencing sharp, but we need more too.
2016-04-14 06:28:50 PM jackie26 nice
2016-04-14 06:28:52 PM dramabradda808 We have wheelchair Volleyball
2016-04-14 06:28:53 PM kathyhughes half way through they had to exercise
2016-04-14 06:28:56 PM skershaw im working on getting chair yoga and more things with kids at my center
2016-04-14 06:29:00 PM tony03 oh yes, we are expected to do a lot
2016-04-14 06:29:07 PM wrendillon I tried Chair Yoga. Nobody wanted to do it.
2016-04-14 06:29:14 PM skershaw really?
2016-04-14 06:29:15 PM jackie26 i did have music therapy
2016-04-14 06:29:18 PM reneebragg we do beachball volleyball
2016-04-14 06:29:19 PM susieq4220 Do you play hopscotch? and hot potato?
2016-04-14 06:29:20 PM naomid try laughing yoga
2016-04-14 06:29:22 PM kathyhughes They had to participate
2016-04-14 06:29:25 PM ncooper6872 I love chair volleyball - we play it 2 times a week
2016-04-14 06:29:35 PM nancyzmc I'm hoping to incorporate more exercise but I'm not hopeful about the results!:)
2016-04-14 06:29:37 PM jlgrassi i incorporate yoga into our daily chair exercise
2016-04-14 06:29:37 PM rebecca Wee mix in themed Jingo with bingo for variety
2016-04-14 06:29:37 PM monigreen Our biggest problem with bingo was that they could not see the numbers. Then we found some really nice cards with big numbers on them
2016-04-14 06:29:40 PM tony03 5 activities a day
2016-04-14 06:29:42 PM jackie26 they hate hot potato and get confused all the time lol
2016-04-14 06:29:42 PM kathyhughes because they never came to exercise class
2016-04-14 06:29:43 PM skershaw chair vollleyball,,, sounds cool
2016-04-14 06:29:44 PM ptonyathomas All our exercise classes are in the chairs. They have really gotten into strength training.

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