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2016-06-28 06:01:18 PM sfuentes enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:01:20 PM anitas hello all
2016-06-28 06:01:22 PM 10924 I think giving them a purpose helps-like getting them to help clean with a broom or folding towels
2016-06-28 06:01:22 PM jennylemere21 enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:01:22 PM teaves yes
2016-06-28 06:01:23 PM jflores thats true
2016-06-28 06:01:31 PM kathyhughes Now there is a theory that says if you play classical music it will stop the wanering because there is not rythm in it
2016-06-28 06:01:31 PM sfuentes hello everyone
2016-06-28 06:01:32 PM jennylemere21 hello!
2016-06-28 06:01:46 PM cynthia3 Good Day everyone!(v)
2016-06-28 06:01:46 PM teaves ummmmm
2016-06-28 06:01:47 PM reneegu I will have to try that kathy
2016-06-28 06:01:47 PM sggarcia since i am the only activities person i have to divide my time between my wander unit and the what i call the regular side lol
2016-06-28 06:01:47 PM beccalr That's interesting Kathy. Will have to try
2016-06-28 06:01:48 PM daniellekondzich yes that is so true but after a few minutes i dont know what t do
2016-06-28 06:01:48 PM cmarion hhhmmmm wonder if it works
2016-06-28 06:01:49 PM lladio folding clothes and sorting too
2016-06-28 06:01:51 PM michelle23 ive heard that when i use to work in a nursing home
2016-06-28 06:01:51 PM teaves interesting
2016-06-28 06:01:52 PM mgancarz thats an interesting theory
2016-06-28 06:01:58 PM tendaimcclain what about a scavenger hunt
2016-06-28 06:01:59 PM scomeau giving them a purpose helps redirect
2016-06-28 06:02:03 PM jflores Our memory care residents love classical music
2016-06-28 06:02:10 PM jflores It soothes them.
2016-06-28 06:02:11 PM dbaxter I get my residents outside as much as possible.. Gives them more to focus on and they enjoy being a part of nature and the "outside world"
2016-06-28 06:02:12 PM djc6540 enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:02:14 PM sashavowell enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:02:21 PM edknowles i will try the music
2016-06-28 06:02:22 PM scomeau have you tried gardening
2016-06-28 06:02:24 PM tonih they love seeing children and animals.
2016-06-28 06:02:25 PM sashavowell hey evryone
2016-06-28 06:02:28 PM reneegu can they wash dishes? we have a sink and plastic dishes for them to wash
2016-06-28 06:02:30 PM cmarion hi
2016-06-28 06:02:30 PM daniellekondzich hi
2016-06-28 06:02:32 PM salinass WE Have walking club
2016-06-28 06:02:34 PM edknowles hi
2016-06-28 06:02:35 PM brandiedwards howdy
2016-06-28 06:02:35 PM jennylemere21 thats very interesting about the classical music.. we have a lot of problems with residents trying to stand up
2016-06-28 06:02:35 PM dianed72 hi
2016-06-28 06:02:36 PM teaves oh yes children and pets
2016-06-28 06:02:37 PM djc6540 Hi everyone! Excited to be networking and chatting again!
2016-06-28 06:02:37 PM beccalr Our memory care unit is still in the making. Recently secured but working on moving residents to appropriate rooms
2016-06-28 06:02:38 PM korellana my residents sundown early afternoon!
2016-06-28 06:02:42 PM dianajohnson enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:02:46 PM scomeau if anyone is around a zoo they usually have outreach programs that wl bring animals to you
2016-06-28 06:02:47 PM preciousv enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:02:48 PM tendaimcclain walking around out side trying to find leaves that match
2016-06-28 06:02:51 PM korellana so we do sing- along !
2016-06-28 06:02:55 PM edithl I 'm not sure about the classical music,my residents the ones that wander , they don't care and really don't like classical music, don't know
2016-06-28 06:02:55 PM sophiat enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:03:03 PM daniellekondzich i have a squirt gun activity in july
2016-06-28 06:03:07 PM kimberly5 enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:03:11 PM daniellekondzich and akiddie pool to put their feet in'
2016-06-28 06:03:17 PM jennylemere21 any ideas for residents who try to stand up on their own but aren't safe when doing so?
2016-06-28 06:03:17 PM sophiat hello everyone
2016-06-28 06:03:18 PM reneegu squirt guns would be fun
2016-06-28 06:03:19 PM teaves squirt gun activity
2016-06-28 06:03:21 PM cmarion We use alot of essential oils for calming, or agitation
2016-06-28 06:03:24 PM kimberly5 hello everyone
2016-06-28 06:03:24 PM beccalr Whats everyone doing for 4th of Jily
2016-06-28 06:03:26 PM cmarion works sometimes
2016-06-28 06:03:29 PM teaves hello
2016-06-28 06:03:31 PM edknowles i walk mt resident at 3pm i only have two wanders on day shift
2016-06-28 06:03:33 PM beccalr July
2016-06-28 06:03:33 PM korellana hand massage !
2016-06-28 06:03:34 PM cynthia3 hi
2016-06-28 06:03:34 PM daniellekondzich or fill them with paint
2016-06-28 06:03:36 PM edithl yes sing alongs work well with my residents
2016-06-28 06:03:37 PM djc6540 What are we chatting about right now? Everything everyone is saying seems interesting!
2016-06-28 06:03:38 PM sashavowell i have a squirt gun activity as well
2016-06-28 06:03:39 PM kimberly5 please catch me up on topic
2016-06-28 06:03:39 PM dianajohnson hello
2016-06-28 06:03:41 PM wildmc00 I want to share I got a baldwin studio piano in ment conduction for free I had to go through the woods to grandmaq place to get this idea ... It was beatuiful praise jesus ... I had a good day
2016-06-28 06:03:41 PM tendaimcclain good to know about hte zoo bringing animals to to the residents
2016-06-28 06:03:46 PM sggarcia i have tried gardening and they will only stay with me maybe 5 minuets and them wander back in
2016-06-28 06:03:48 PM jflores We are watching Independence day with Popcorn and soda!!
2016-06-28 06:03:48 PM kathyhughes They may not like Classical music but the article I read stated that it may stop them wandering
2016-06-28 06:03:49 PM janet35 enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:03:50 PM sfuentes left the chat room
2016-06-28 06:03:51 PM daniellekondzich therapy dogs
2016-06-28 06:03:52 PM janet35 left the chat room
2016-06-28 06:03:53 PM michelle23 we are talking about what to do when residents wander
2016-06-28 06:03:54 PM teaves details about the squirt gun activity please
2016-06-28 06:03:56 PM salinass jennylemere you can give them a fidget blanket or a sensory blanket
2016-06-28 06:03:57 PM wildmc00 It is for our dinninmg room
2016-06-28 06:03:58 PM janet35 enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:04:00 PM dianed72 Some meditation music is good for some people
2016-06-28 06:04:02 PM kimberly5 topic please
2016-06-28 06:04:04 PM sfuentes enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:04:07 PM cmarion I am going to try the music
2016-06-28 06:04:12 PM mlmusic veteran's ceremony with the local VFW coming in.
2016-06-28 06:04:13 PM daniellekondzich i need advice on sensory activities
2016-06-28 06:04:17 PM jennylemere21 ive tried that.. :( thanks for the suggestion
2016-06-28 06:04:19 PM cynthia3 Thats cool!
2016-06-28 06:04:20 PM dianed72 Wandering residents
2016-06-28 06:04:21 PM salinass Use you tube they have great music for memory care
2016-06-28 06:04:22 PM aguison enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:04:24 PM scomeau enasco has really good sensory items
2016-06-28 06:04:27 PM nruiz enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:04:29 PM tonih baby dolls work good for the ladies and some of the men.
2016-06-28 06:04:30 PM tendaimcclain wandering residents
2016-06-28 06:04:32 PM brandiedwards not sure what the question was about music, but we have anw program in our memory care unit where each resident has theirown ipod shuffle and headphones. A loved one recommends what songs to put on the ipod.
2016-06-28 06:04:33 PM suelinton enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:04:36 PM jflores Can anyone suggest more ideas for the men?
2016-06-28 06:04:39 PM aguison hello everyone
2016-06-28 06:04:42 PM salinass there is one called Music therapy for alzheimers
2016-06-28 06:04:47 PM wildmc00 I reach out to some many people and groups for ideas... I have no buget... I worked really hard on this praise Jesus
2016-06-28 06:04:56 PM anitas bubble wrap makes for a good sensory activity
2016-06-28 06:04:59 PM korellana mens happy hour!
2016-06-28 06:05:00 PM scomeau we do mens dinners or mens lunch and learns
2016-06-28 06:05:01 PM cmarion we do that to brandi
2016-06-28 06:05:02 PM jmorris84 enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:05:07 PM marya Men might like planting a small garden or flowers to take care of
2016-06-28 06:05:07 PM suelinton Hello everyone. Hope everyone finished assignments for week 3!!!!
2016-06-28 06:05:07 PM scomeau baseball games
2016-06-28 06:05:08 PM kathyhughes It was classical music to stop wandering residents
2016-06-28 06:05:12 PM 10924 cards, mens club, jazz club, fishing, mens breakfast club, sports update
2016-06-28 06:05:12 PM dianajohnson remote control cars for men they love them
2016-06-28 06:05:14 PM kimberly5 different texture fabrics are good for sensory
2016-06-28 06:05:15 PM janet35 snap together car models
2016-06-28 06:05:16 PM salinass i might have to try bubble wrap
2016-06-28 06:05:17 PM pbaines2 enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:05:19 PM teaves outing to a sports like resturant for lunch
2016-06-28 06:05:22 PM dbaxter Mens movie nights/ pizza/ fake beer!
2016-06-28 06:05:23 PM jflores Thanks everyone, great ideas!
2016-06-28 06:05:24 PM marya i like bubble wrap
2016-06-28 06:05:24 PM mlmusic For men: Wii or portable basketball
2016-06-28 06:05:26 PM michelle23 what all activities are yall doing in july im almost finished with my calendar for next month
2016-06-28 06:05:27 PM tonih dominoes, poker and just a bs session.
2016-06-28 06:05:27 PM djc6540 Each wandering resident is comforted by different things; puzzles are a hit at sundown time! (Simple, colorful puzzles) Also more sensory activities such as hand massages with lavender lotion are another hit!
2016-06-28 06:05:29 PM lladio putting together trucks, cars or boats
2016-06-28 06:05:32 PM beccalr i use old pics from calendars, of their interest, and have the male resident help me put them in a binder. They can look at any time after making it
2016-06-28 06:05:32 PM daniellekondzich im taking y resdients fishing tomorrow!
2016-06-28 06:05:37 PM wildmc00 I have many patients that can play piano.....
2016-06-28 06:05:40 PM brandiedwards we took our men fishing
2016-06-28 06:05:40 PM sharonrwaltz we have hospice workers who play harp, but it's usually not engaging enough to stop wandering residents from roaming.
2016-06-28 06:05:43 PM sfuentes lavander helps them calm down
2016-06-28 06:05:43 PM suelinton What is the topic tonight??
2016-06-28 06:05:45 PM lladio oh that sounds like fun fishing
2016-06-28 06:05:47 PM dianajohnson the cars are so much fun
2016-06-28 06:05:51 PM tendaimcclain whats the bubble wrap for?
2016-06-28 06:05:51 PM reneegu we have different sorting activities as well, buttons, ribbon
2016-06-28 06:05:51 PM nruiz we went fishing too
2016-06-28 06:05:51 PM salinass you can also use ipods with headphones for wanderers
2016-06-28 06:05:54 PM preciousv I have residents frequently put all of the bingo balls on the board to ensure we have all the balls and they enjoy it because everyone loves bingo and they feel like they are helping
2016-06-28 06:05:56 PM dianed72 Vanilla is also calming
2016-06-28 06:06:00 PM anitas we ask our wanderers if they would like to assist us.
2016-06-28 06:06:01 PM daniellekondzich give them a busy board.;
2016-06-28 06:06:05 PM wildmc00 It is a 1 on 1 PLUS group activity
2016-06-28 06:06:06 PM suelinton What is the topic tonight?
2016-06-28 06:06:10 PM djc6540 Lots of fun patriotic stuff in july! I had fun planning some events....later on in the chat I'll tell ya about the fundraiser I'm planning I'd love ideas!
2016-06-28 06:06:11 PM sharonrwaltz I often get them in a circle and play kickball with more upbeat oldies music or 70s.
2016-06-28 06:06:12 PM jmorris84 fishing, out for breakfast or lunch
2016-06-28 06:06:12 PM sophiat Im taking my resident to the beach next week for picnic and some spash
2016-06-28 06:06:13 PM tonih wandering/dementia residents
2016-06-28 06:06:15 PM dianajohnson the ladies love them too
2016-06-28 06:06:17 PM brandiedwards We are working on a wood working shop for them
2016-06-28 06:06:19 PM jflores Fishing would be awesome, i just need my men motivated to go on an outing to go fishing.
2016-06-28 06:06:25 PM mlmusic Don't they just wander off with the iPod?
2016-06-28 06:06:27 PM lladio planning for the 4th and getting ready for the change over for the month of July
2016-06-28 06:06:33 PM djc6540 I can't wait for my beach trip! Has anyone else done this?
2016-06-28 06:06:34 PM daniellekondzich it is so hard to get them motivated
2016-06-28 06:06:40 PM teaves no
2016-06-28 06:06:42 PM beccalr I agree daniellekondzich
2016-06-28 06:06:43 PM daniellekondzich no! i wish we hadbeach trips
2016-06-28 06:06:45 PM cmarion we do our ipods as a 1:1
2016-06-28 06:06:45 PM pbaines2 Hello Eveyone
2016-06-28 06:06:47 PM kimberly5 4th activities.: Elivs musician
2016-06-28 06:06:48 PM suelinton Planning the 4th weekend!!
2016-06-28 06:06:48 PM dianed72 I ordered a magnetic fishing game and many of our men love it.
2016-06-28 06:06:49 PM sashavowell we are having a big 4th of july party
2016-06-28 06:06:54 PM nruiz im taking the patients to a planetarium on the 2nd i bet its gonna be calming
2016-06-28 06:06:55 PM sharonrwaltz Yes, we also have personal CD players for residents to listen to music while they wander. They like that.
2016-06-28 06:07:01 PM beccalr We are doing root beer floats
2016-06-28 06:07:04 PM mgancarz explain the ipods more please
2016-06-28 06:07:06 PM kimberly5 with cookies and faux wine
2016-06-28 06:07:09 PM dianajohnson i use the i-pods love them using them are great
2016-06-28 06:07:09 PM pbaines2 Where did you order the fishing game
2016-06-28 06:07:10 PM jflores dianed72 that is a great idea!
2016-06-28 06:07:14 PM salinass If you have a residents always trying to get up, if they can stand up, then have the cna's get them up, if they continue, they may have to go to the bathroom
2016-06-28 06:07:14 PM brandiedwards the are in locked unit so it's okay if they wander off with ipod, it hs their name on it
2016-06-28 06:07:17 PM djc6540 For those wondering about iPods....our Alive Inside program is going really well! I'd love to bounce around success stories with others who have implemeted an iPod program
2016-06-28 06:07:17 PM daniellekondzich red white and blue snow cones outside
2016-06-28 06:07:19 PM dianed72 S & S
2016-06-28 06:07:21 PM kimberly5 S&S has a mangentic fishing game
2016-06-28 06:07:23 PM mlmusic left the chat room
2016-06-28 06:07:23 PM tendaimcclain root beer floats sounds great
2016-06-28 06:07:23 PM betsyw enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:07:25 PM janet35 where did you order the fish game? im looking for fish
2016-06-28 06:07:30 PM suelinton Made flags out of coffee filters! Red white and blue! They were bundting flags to string around!
2016-06-28 06:07:34 PM teaves we're having 4th of july cookies with ice cream and play a trivia game
2016-06-28 06:07:35 PM preciousv for the 4th we are having ice pops and sparklers
2016-06-28 06:07:35 PM jflores Thank you kimberly5
2016-06-28 06:07:37 PM scomeau s&s has so many great resources
2016-06-28 06:07:38 PM sashavowell i am looking for fish also
2016-06-28 06:07:39 PM mlmusic enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:07:40 PM tonih could be in pain too. need to reposition.
2016-06-28 06:07:42 PM korellana sometimes residents are wandering because they need to use the bathroom, or they would like water to drink
2016-06-28 06:07:44 PM daniellekondzich i did the coffee filters oo!
2016-06-28 06:07:45 PM kimberly5 youre wlcome
2016-06-28 06:07:46 PM 10924 we're doing red white and blue chocolate fondu
2016-06-28 06:07:48 PM 10924 haha
2016-06-28 06:07:50 PM michelle23 thats cute
2016-06-28 06:07:51 PM djc6540 Yes food works so well with sundowning behaviors!
2016-06-28 06:08:05 PM kimberly5 OOOO fondu sounds like a great sensory activity
2016-06-28 06:08:05 PM daniellekondzich the only way residents like to come is if food is offered ahhaha
2016-06-28 06:08:14 PM cmarion Music and memory look it up on youtube or ill tell you what we do
2016-06-28 06:08:14 PM suelinton I'm having fun trying to keep up with everyones conversation!
2016-06-28 06:08:15 PM dianed72 You can also have them make their own fishing game with paper, tape, and paperclips.
2016-06-28 06:08:15 PM beccalr I have a few residents that get a beer every afternoon. They love it!!
2016-06-28 06:08:19 PM djc6540 Fondu must be so fun and successful!
2016-06-28 06:08:21 PM sashavowell yup thats my bribe hahah foood
2016-06-28 06:08:22 PM salinass For 4th of July, we are going to let them watch the local parade on tv, then have watermelon
2016-06-28 06:08:24 PM betsyw ya my residents love food, soda, and hot chocolate
2016-06-28 06:08:26 PM nruiz lol daniellekondzich
2016-06-28 06:08:31 PM jflores dianed72 love that too
2016-06-28 06:08:34 PM preciousv I always tell the residents i NEED their help with somthing that usually works
2016-06-28 06:08:44 PM dbaxter Most times I find that true. Every activity they ask what are we having? what's to drink? lol
2016-06-28 06:08:51 PM tonih they love to feel needed and appreciated.
2016-06-28 06:08:53 PM jflores Good idea preciousv
2016-06-28 06:08:57 PM sharonrwaltz we take the residents out to the parking lot for fourth of july, and they can see the local fireworks from there.
2016-06-28 06:08:58 PM beccalr Food draws everyone in. Even staff
2016-06-28 06:09:06 PM dianajohnson food is a biggie i do funnel cake friday
2016-06-28 06:09:06 PM betsyw we're having a hot dog cook out (with potato salad and beans) and games like bean bag toss and water balloon toss
2016-06-28 06:09:07 PM teaves yes it does
2016-06-28 06:09:08 PM scomeau entertainment and food gets them everytime lol
2016-06-28 06:09:10 PM djc6540 Yes preciousv asking residents for HELP helps me engage them too!
2016-06-28 06:09:11 PM janet35 Thats good. residents always want to feel useful
2016-06-28 06:09:12 PM nruiz yess!
2016-06-28 06:09:16 PM daniellekondzich i ask mine what they want to do and they give no reply and say everything is fine but then they tell the volunteer and she speeks for them so it makes me look bad because shes buddy buddy and not professional
2016-06-28 06:09:17 PM edknowles food is always good
2016-06-28 06:09:18 PM wildmc00 Even Demantia patient can fell music and still play piano I say it today.... God is amazing................
2016-06-28 06:09:21 PM sfuentes for 4th, we going to have social and an entertainment and they watch the parade on TV
2016-06-28 06:09:23 PM djc6540 Cook-outs are a blast!
2016-06-28 06:09:25 PM reneegu I'm planning on doing our own firework show this year
2016-06-28 06:09:26 PM kimberly5 hotdogs are a choking hazard for my residents
2016-06-28 06:09:26 PM 060716 my residents love Bingo
2016-06-28 06:09:27 PM brandiedwards for the 4th we are having homemade ice cream with strawberries and blueberries, watching the John Phillip Sousa movie, and then going to our diector'shouse for fireworks.
2016-06-28 06:09:35 PM jflores God is amazing
2016-06-28 06:09:36 PM scomeau i let my memory residents do a tasty tuesday and let them bake
2016-06-28 06:09:43 PM nruiz reneegu what type are yall doing
2016-06-28 06:09:45 PM salinass God Is good
2016-06-28 06:09:53 PM salinass we do cooking club too
2016-06-28 06:09:53 PM reneegu just the fountians
2016-06-28 06:09:57 PM dianed72 I'm off on the 4th but they are having a facility wide cookout. Residents and staff
2016-06-28 06:09:57 PM scomeau or create simple foods like pigs in a blanket jor decorating cookies
2016-06-28 06:10:01 PM pbaines2 All the time. God is Good
2016-06-28 06:10:04 PM tendaimcclain yes he is
2016-06-28 06:10:05 PM nruiz salinass ...all the time he is!
2016-06-28 06:10:07 PM betsyw I don't know if you guys are struggling to find activites for guys but I found a great one on bingo. So living in Texas alot of the guys use to have gun and shoot them recreationally. I bought legit Nerf guns and targets so we can have a mini "gun range"
2016-06-28 06:10:07 PM jflores amen
2016-06-28 06:10:07 PM suelinton I run a swinging seniors class after we make our own smoothies. fruit, yogurt, sherbert and gingerale! I used to teach aerobics and love doing a excercise class for seniors. They help with the ingredients, pouring into blender. It's great!
2016-06-28 06:10:07 PM salinass we use the crock pot a lot in our cooking club
2016-06-28 06:10:08 PM teaves i saw this cute 4th of july bingo game online, free printable sheets, think i might do and play bingo that morning
2016-06-28 06:10:10 PM sggarcia we had a hot dog cook out for fathers day
2016-06-28 06:10:13 PM djc6540 I LOVE BAKING CLUB
2016-06-28 06:10:24 PM djc6540 Such a sensory opportunity for residents!
2016-06-28 06:10:27 PM anitas i like that nerf idea.
2016-06-28 06:10:28 PM dianajohnson the residents love funnel cakes bring in a fry daddy
2016-06-28 06:10:29 PM beccalr Mini gun range! I would get more men for that
2016-06-28 06:10:30 PM 060716 Im gong to do waterpark Wednesday nex month.
2016-06-28 06:10:31 PM tonih had a pizza party today, usually go on two outings a month, but it was 102 today, so during summer we have 'indoor outings' ibring food in from restaurants and we eat together. it was 115 last week.
2016-06-28 06:10:35 PM sashavowell we are inviting all of the community having a cook out our residents are putting on a parade we will have our own fireworks we are doing a bake off i hope it turns out amazing
2016-06-28 06:10:38 PM preciousv love that mens idea!!!!
2016-06-28 06:10:40 PM tendaimcclain we have cooking clubs as well
2016-06-28 06:10:41 PM sharonrwaltz yeah, our residents send cookies and other baked goods that we make during cooking corner and send them to the troops overseas.
2016-06-28 06:10:47 PM dbaxter that sounds awesome.. I will have to see if nerf guns are ok at my facility. .
2016-06-28 06:10:48 PM daniellekondzich what kind of facility are you in to go to a water park?
2016-06-28 06:10:48 PM salinass we did a 3 indgredient apple spice cake and it was amazing!!
2016-06-28 06:10:52 PM jflores teaves that is a great idea, do you mind sharing where you found the free jingo?
2016-06-28 06:10:54 PM teaves 102
2016-06-28 06:10:55 PM teaves whew
2016-06-28 06:10:56 PM tonih love it
2016-06-28 06:10:57 PM suelinton A bake club sounds good!
2016-06-28 06:10:58 PM nruiz what kind of food do you present in a commun ity bingo?
2016-06-28 06:10:59 PM lladio Cooking club sounds great
2016-06-28 06:11:00 PM teaves what state are u in
2016-06-28 06:11:02 PM djc6540 Resident parade? That sounds awesome! Details?
2016-06-28 06:11:06 PM scomeau beer and bratz and invite a local brewery
2016-06-28 06:11:06 PM jflores Texas
2016-06-28 06:11:06 PM brandiedwards I like cooking club ide
2016-06-28 06:11:09 PM salinass has any one done water balloons
2016-06-28 06:11:11 PM tonih az
2016-06-28 06:11:11 PM tendaimcclain grilled chicken breast salads are a hit
2016-06-28 06:11:12 PM reneegu I love the gun range idea....
2016-06-28 06:11:15 PM teaves wheww
2016-06-28 06:11:15 PM jennylemere21 we did a water balloon fight
2016-06-28 06:11:21 PM daniellekondzich going to water balloon in august!
2016-06-28 06:11:28 PM jennylemere21 it was so fun! we let the residents wear rain ponchos
2016-06-28 06:11:30 PM sashavowell we are going to decorate their chairs or walkers and they are going to put on a parade
2016-06-28 06:11:30 PM jflores What do you do with the water ballons salinass?
2016-06-28 06:11:32 PM kimberly5 love our cooking club too... we made apple pie using gramham crackers whip cream and warm apple pie filling
2016-06-28 06:11:33 PM suelinton Has anyone ever been to Cape Cod? I will never leave!
2016-06-28 06:11:34 PM tonih how'd the water balloon fight go?
2016-06-28 06:11:37 PM scomeau i would never trust my men at a gun range
2016-06-28 06:11:41 PM betsyw love cape cod
2016-06-28 06:11:45 PM marya i saw a really neat idea with pool noodles where you use them as bats and hit a beach ball around in a circle
2016-06-28 06:11:49 PM salinass we let the residents throw the balloons at us. Lol
2016-06-28 06:11:50 PM djc6540 Baking Club is opportunity! They can smells, stir, crack eggs, pour ingredients, even simple measuring it's amazing and they have a great time!
2016-06-28 06:11:51 PM dianed72 I want to do a water balloon fight but not sure if they will let me.
2016-06-28 06:11:51 PM teaves me either
2016-06-28 06:11:52 PM tendaimcclain balloon it?
2016-06-28 06:11:54 PM aguison left the chat room
2016-06-28 06:11:56 PM jflores In my dreams i would go to cape cod
2016-06-28 06:11:57 PM edithl I have been to cape cod
2016-06-28 06:11:57 PM sharonrwaltz yes, noodle ball! they love it.
2016-06-28 06:12:00 PM tonih aha
2016-06-28 06:12:02 PM aguison enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:12:02 PM jmorris84 Farmers Market if you have one in your area
2016-06-28 06:12:03 PM betsyw well it's not a real gun range, it's soda cans and other objects and the residents get toy guns
2016-06-28 06:12:05 PM teaves that sounds like fun
2016-06-28 06:12:06 PM edithl left the chat room
2016-06-28 06:12:08 PM suelinton Water balloon fight? I don't think it would work in my facility!
2016-06-28 06:12:09 PM tendaimcclain i mean balloon fight
2016-06-28 06:12:10 PM sggarcia i cant have any baking activity for my residents they are not allowed in kitchen area and we do most of our activities in the dining room since we do not have a special activity room
2016-06-28 06:12:12 PM edithl enter the chat room
2016-06-28 06:12:16 PM daniellekondzich have a volunteer or a staff member allow the residents to throw the balloons at them
2016-06-28 06:12:17 PM scomeau oh haha i missed that part sorry
2016-06-28 06:12:18 PM sharonrwaltz we used to fill ours with air and a little helium to make the balls for noodleball more buoyant in the air and easier to hit.

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