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2016-08-02 06:08:05 PM jlee I see
2016-08-02 06:08:06 PM sfuentes ah
2016-08-02 06:08:08 PM dbest its not great, and my company just rolle dout iPads this summer so its like beating a dead horse
2016-08-02 06:08:09 PM elimazeg ohhhh
2016-08-02 06:08:15 PM kathyhughes NALW is National Assisted Living Week
2016-08-02 06:08:16 PM dianajohnson chili cook off's and football everyone dont forget that
2016-08-02 06:08:18 PM betsyw I really wish we had more technology in my facility
2016-08-02 06:08:21 PM dianed72 I would love to get my residents involved more with tech.
2016-08-02 06:08:23 PM sashavowell when is nalw
2016-08-02 06:08:25 PM sfuentes I work in a NH
2016-08-02 06:08:26 PM hayesmsthing ohh i work in a nursing home... my week is over lol
2016-08-02 06:08:28 PM bestkat4u when is it kathy
2016-08-02 06:08:28 PM angelasulli Sept 11-17
2016-08-02 06:08:37 PM teaves we're doing a alz walk with the residents at the facility
2016-08-02 06:08:37 PM scomeau an amazing technology tool is the IN2L
2016-08-02 06:08:38 PM suelinton Me too with technology!
2016-08-02 06:08:38 PM sashavowell oooh
2016-08-02 06:08:40 PM dianed72 We are getting a nook donated and I want to set it up for the residents
2016-08-02 06:08:44 PM angie1 YES IT IS DIFFICULT TO PUSH WHEELCHAIRS WHEN A OBTICLE COMES TO US HOPE YOU HAD GOOD WHEATHER AT THE ORCHARD BE CAREFUL
2016-08-02 06:08:51 PM lladio September 18-24 is also rehab week
2016-08-02 06:08:52 PM jlee I'm prepping for the Alzheimers walk too. We've already started raffles and casual for a cause
2016-08-02 06:08:53 PM michaelthorsonad enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:08:58 PM kathyhughes Sept 11=17
2016-08-02 06:09:01 PM corrie my residents love football soprobably something sea hawks themed
2016-08-02 06:09:01 PM anitas enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:09:01 PM scomeau in2l.com
2016-08-02 06:09:10 PM angelasulli AARP sent me links to help them stay sharp with online games for seniors
2016-08-02 06:09:14 PM sashavowell i have to write all this down i can go back and look right
2016-08-02 06:09:15 PM michaelthorsonad hey all how are you doing
2016-08-02 06:09:15 PM marya I have football games on the schedule but I'm not a Cowboy's fan so that might not be the greatest idea for this Texas Girl
2016-08-02 06:09:22 PM saraurb we have such a lack of technology at our facility, were still using ALLLLLL paper forms!!
2016-08-02 06:09:28 PM suelinton I am in such a low functioning unit! It is difficult!
2016-08-02 06:09:28 PM dianajohnson chili cook off corrie
2016-08-02 06:09:33 PM teaves we are too
2016-08-02 06:09:34 PM bestkat4u we just opened our store and the residents run it they are having a blast
2016-08-02 06:09:38 PM lsmitchell agreed sue
2016-08-02 06:09:38 PM sashavowell i just now ask for a tablet and got laughed at
2016-08-02 06:09:45 PM dianajohnson tailgating parties
2016-08-02 06:09:50 PM jlee Lol sasha
2016-08-02 06:09:52 PM nancyd MOST OF MY RESIDENTS REMEMBERS 9-11!
2016-08-02 06:09:53 PM corrie we do a cook off every year but in october
2016-08-02 06:10:02 PM hayesmsthing tailgating parties sound cool
2016-08-02 06:10:03 PM dianajohnson my resident loves them and they are fun
2016-08-02 06:10:10 PM dianajohnson football pools
2016-08-02 06:10:19 PM michaelthorsonad How are you all doing?
2016-08-02 06:10:21 PM dianed72 Love the tailgating... Woohoo Football
2016-08-02 06:10:25 PM suelinton Tailgating parties wouldn't happen in my unit! Sounds like a great idea though!
2016-08-02 06:10:26 PM dianajohnson the golden football
2016-08-02 06:10:28 PM rward1105 enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:10:29 PM kathyhughes football season!
2016-08-02 06:10:30 PM bestkat4u fine
2016-08-02 06:10:30 PM rbordelon chili cook off will be fun we did it one tear and some of the employees made chili and the rsidents were judges ...lol.. and i Won!!
2016-08-02 06:10:32 PM angelasulli you could talk to your local public library- i bet they would help or at least talk to your residents about how they use technology and how they can too
2016-08-02 06:10:33 PM mhall anything outside my residents like to do
2016-08-02 06:10:34 PM nancyd TAILGATE PARTY SOUNDS GREAT
2016-08-02 06:10:34 PM saraurb we used to do football pools to raise money for the facility. it really brought in a ton of extra cash!
2016-08-02 06:10:38 PM daniellekondzich we just had a chili cookoff last week
2016-08-02 06:10:42 PM sashavowell any other funrasers that i can do besides 50/50 so i cant buy a couple of tablets
2016-08-02 06:10:43 PM angie1 SUE APPLE PIES YOU NOW HAVE 100% OF MY ATTENTION DID YOU HAVE TO TRAVEL TO FAR TO GO APPLE PICKING
2016-08-02 06:10:47 PM suelinton Go Patriots with Tom Brady!
2016-08-02 06:10:51 PM dianajohnson hangs on the door of the resident that comes closes to winning score
2016-08-02 06:10:58 PM dianed72 My Men's group is so excited.
2016-08-02 06:11:03 PM dorisb enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:11:04 PM jacmjerome yum apple pies lol
2016-08-02 06:11:06 PM denisei taigaiting sound good
2016-08-02 06:11:09 PM dianajohnson you got to make a golden football
2016-08-02 06:11:09 PM mark26 im a newbie here, any ideas or suggest?
2016-08-02 06:11:11 PM betsyw same here saraurb
2016-08-02 06:11:11 PM jacmjerome and football yay!
2016-08-02 06:11:12 PM angelasulli what do you do for mens group!
2016-08-02 06:11:13 PM marya New York Giants all the way
2016-08-02 06:11:13 PM elimazeg we are raising money for the alzhaimer association
2016-08-02 06:11:18 PM suelinton dianed 72 Where are you from?
2016-08-02 06:11:18 PM rward1105 left the chat room
2016-08-02 06:11:21 PM dbaxter We are not that big into football here.. My residents are not sports oriented unless its horseshoes or ring toss.. We also have our Fredericton Exhobition in September... They really enjoy that..
2016-08-02 06:11:21 PM teaves fundraiser ideas, chips and salsa, hot dog, employees can dress down for a $1
2016-08-02 06:11:26 PM rward1105 enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:11:33 PM dianajohnson ohio state buckeyes
2016-08-02 06:11:36 PM saraurb or maybe even pair with a college for volunteers to help with them technology!! we are very lucky, our facility has a university about 3 minutes away so we have help all the time!
2016-08-02 06:11:48 PM nancyd RESIDENTS HERE ARE BIG FANS OF FOOTBALL!!
2016-08-02 06:11:56 PM corrie what is the best way to get volunteers?
2016-08-02 06:12:01 PM sashavowell i am ready for football
2016-08-02 06:12:01 PM kathyhughes ask
2016-08-02 06:12:03 PM dianed72 I am going to be having a Men's Group every Sunday for Football season.
2016-08-02 06:12:09 PM betsyw utilize local high schools
2016-08-02 06:12:12 PM scomeau we have local middle schools come in and teach the reisdents how to use ipads and phones and computers call it cyber seniors
2016-08-02 06:12:14 PM kathyhughes But you have to ask for the right people
2016-08-02 06:12:16 PM teaves recruit hs and college students
2016-08-02 06:12:18 PM suelinton I would say to send out flyers
2016-08-02 06:12:21 PM teaves churches
2016-08-02 06:12:21 PM angelasulli i use the boys and girls club and local schools to get volunteers
2016-08-02 06:12:23 PM kathyhughes and have to have specific jobs
2016-08-02 06:12:25 PM michaelthorsonad Have not realy been able to get into live chat due to a series of events
2016-08-02 06:12:26 PM mhall most of my residents like to garden so they be enjoying fresh veggies
2016-08-02 06:12:27 PM rward1105 a good fundraiser idea I have used is Bingo. Everybody loved it when we had ours.
2016-08-02 06:12:27 PM jlee Reach out to colleges and families of residents
2016-08-02 06:12:29 PM hayesmsthing the local boyscout run my mens group. we llow them to meet once a month in our facility as long as the male residents can join sometimes. win win situation
2016-08-02 06:12:29 PM dbest thats a great idea!
2016-08-02 06:12:31 PM kathyhughes that people are interested in
2016-08-02 06:12:31 PM sashavowell do any of you know who would donate tablets
2016-08-02 06:12:32 PM sfuentes here we only have a couple fans in football they like more baseball
2016-08-02 06:12:32 PM teaves al and il residents
2016-08-02 06:12:45 PM nancyd HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS COME TO OUR FACILTY
2016-08-02 06:12:46 PM scomeau ask families
2016-08-02 06:12:47 PM sueg enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:12:50 PM rbordelon oh we are having a Friday NIght Light and taking the resident to the peep rally for our home and then to the football game team play
2016-08-02 06:12:53 PM kathyhughes I would put that in your newsletter Sasha
2016-08-02 06:12:55 PM angie1 please what is NAWL theme as I'VE SAID LEARNING EVERYDAY PLEASE CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS TO ME THANKS VERY MUCH
2016-08-02 06:12:56 PM suelinton Girl Scouts is always a good thing too!
2016-08-02 06:13:11 PM angelasulli the theme is "keep connected"
2016-08-02 06:13:14 PM nancyd PEEP RALLY IS ANOTHER GREAT IDEA!!!
2016-08-02 06:13:16 PM saraurb boy and girl scouts are an awesome idea!!! i will definitely have to test that out!!!
2016-08-02 06:13:18 PM sashavowell i dont make the newsletter we get them made and sent to us
2016-08-02 06:13:19 PM dianed72 We have a about 7 men and a couple ladies who are big football fans.
2016-08-02 06:13:20 PM teaves national assisted living week is nalw
2016-08-02 06:13:22 PM sfuentes sometimes vounteer make donations
2016-08-02 06:13:28 PM scomeau cookies tastings with the girl scouts\
2016-08-02 06:13:38 PM dianajohnson cheer leaders for the guys!
2016-08-02 06:13:40 PM suelinton I also have connections to lots of schools here on the Cape so that is good!
2016-08-02 06:13:55 PM michaelthorsonad what is the cape
2016-08-02 06:13:59 PM rbordelon we dont make our newsletter either
2016-08-02 06:14:04 PM lsmitchell cape cod MA
2016-08-02 06:14:06 PM lladio networking is always best
2016-08-02 06:14:09 PM sashavowell we have pep squad practicing every tuesday night at our facility
2016-08-02 06:14:11 PM kathyhughes Angie....the theme for National Assisted Living week is "Keep Cpnnected"
2016-08-02 06:14:25 PM lsmitchell Any ideas for VERY low functioning residents?
2016-08-02 06:14:27 PM dianajohnson i got to learn how to make news letters myself
2016-08-02 06:14:30 PM corrie i am not allowed to have my residents eat food that we have made..ie the cook off. they can only eat the stuff the kitchen preppedfor the tasting. the fire dept sends us judges to taste all of the chillies
2016-08-02 06:14:31 PM hayesmsthing pep squad???
2016-08-02 06:14:31 PM dbaxter I want to try and get an intergenerational program going with the boys and girls club here... I used to work there so hopefully we can do an after school thing
2016-08-02 06:14:36 PM scomeau sensory stimulation
2016-08-02 06:14:37 PM betsyw another fundraiser is bake sales, the department heads can be a great resource. my have helped bring things for all kinds of events
2016-08-02 06:14:39 PM suelinton You can always get field trips from schools to help volunteer!
2016-08-02 06:14:40 PM sfuentes sensory stimulation
2016-08-02 06:14:41 PM nancyd I NEED SOME GREAT IDEAS BESIDES CHURCH AND BINGO. THATS ALL WE SEEM TO HAVE. CANT WAIT TO BECOME ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR!!!
2016-08-02 06:14:41 PM scomeau ipods
2016-08-02 06:14:41 PM saraurb i think our facility would really benefit from a newsletter, and ive been talking with our activities department to get one started nad even have submissions from residents! i think it would be such a great idea for us!
2016-08-02 06:14:47 PM sashavowell the little girl cheer leafers
2016-08-02 06:14:52 PM sashavowell leaders
2016-08-02 06:14:59 PM rbordelon CAsino NIght!!!
2016-08-02 06:15:08 PM nancyd CHEER LEADING SOUNDS GREAT
2016-08-02 06:15:08 PM lsmitchell i have one planned this month!
2016-08-02 06:15:12 PM nancyd CASINO TOO
2016-08-02 06:15:19 PM angelasulli i make my newletter...i use microsoft publisher. Its basically a more detailed calendar in newleter form
2016-08-02 06:15:20 PM kathyhughes Here is the link to ideas.......... https://www.ahcancal.org/ncal/events/nalw/Documents/NALW%20Planning%20Guide.pdf
2016-08-02 06:15:22 PM betsyw Soda happy hour, Root beer floats, woodshop, trips to walmart
2016-08-02 06:15:24 PM sfuentes reeading to them, aromatherapy, gentle touch, grooming, music,
2016-08-02 06:15:25 PM hayesmsthing our casino night is every friday..residents love it!!
2016-08-02 06:15:29 PM mhall casino shound fun
2016-08-02 06:15:34 PM saraurb i had my cheerleading squad help out at a nursing home and the residents were SO terrible to my cheerleaders that i never brought them back!
2016-08-02 06:15:37 PM dbaxter Low functioning residents : aromatherapy, walks and talks, sensory programs
2016-08-02 06:15:40 PM scomeau family feud night "staying connected with familu"
2016-08-02 06:15:43 PM suelinton Thanks for the link Kathy I will check it out!
2016-08-02 06:15:53 PM elimazeg left the chat room
2016-08-02 06:15:53 PM betsyw and its really fun to see them bowl and play volleyball... and yes they are all wheelchair bound
2016-08-02 06:15:58 PM elimazeg enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:16:05 PM nancyd IM LOVING ALL THESE IDEAS!!!
2016-08-02 06:16:08 PM mhall Thanks Kathy
2016-08-02 06:16:13 PM sashavowell does anyone do chair yoga
2016-08-02 06:16:13 PM rbordelon it is fun we dressed up and everything
2016-08-02 06:16:15 PM bestkat4u we used to do casino night maybe will start again
2016-08-02 06:16:17 PM angie1 any one having any ideas about having a summers olympic in their facility IM JOINING IN WITH GENESIS OUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PEOPLE as humidity goes away we want to make it a fun day for all will let you all know ideas when I GET THEM
2016-08-02 06:16:18 PM hayesmsthing im a cher coach so im sorry to read that. My squad come all the time to volunteer
2016-08-02 06:16:19 PM suelinton Love all the ideas too!
2016-08-02 06:16:20 PM betsyw LOVE CHAIR YOGA
2016-08-02 06:16:20 PM jacmjerome we do chiar yoga
2016-08-02 06:16:22 PM sashavowell my residents LOVVVE it
2016-08-02 06:16:32 PM sashavowell they love to streach
2016-08-02 06:16:33 PM angelasulli i did a presetnation on chair yoga and have done it as an activity in the past
2016-08-02 06:16:35 PM nancyd THANKS A LOT KATHY AND EVERYONE ELSE THAT ARE GIVING ME GREAT IDEAS!!
2016-08-02 06:16:38 PM kellym What do you do for casino night?
2016-08-02 06:16:39 PM teaves no we do chair tai chi and regular exercise
2016-08-02 06:16:39 PM jacmjerome our residnts are not that fond of it
2016-08-02 06:16:40 PM mhall chair yoga if fun
2016-08-02 06:16:44 PM suelinton Chair yoga! Wow!
2016-08-02 06:16:44 PM rward1105 Thanks for the info on National Assisted living week Kathy! :)
2016-08-02 06:16:45 PM kathyhughes Also......https://www.pinterest.com/nccap/assisted-living-week/
2016-08-02 06:16:49 PM jacmjerome they do it about once a month we do regualr exercise every day
2016-08-02 06:16:56 PM saraurb chair yoga is amazing!! i just love yoga in general though!
2016-08-02 06:17:00 PM michaelthorsonad You can do alot of things that are pretty easy with low and high functioning residents, a good place to get ideas is pentrist, they have a tun of idea
2016-08-02 06:17:10 PM jackiebl chair yoga is great !
2016-08-02 06:17:10 PM dorisb Not sure if this is going to work
2016-08-02 06:17:14 PM dbaxter Some of our residents have really gotten into the zumba.. It is a lot of fun and is done sitting down...
2016-08-02 06:17:15 PM jlee I have a vendor come in twice a month for chair yoga:)
2016-08-02 06:17:17 PM sfuentes i never try yoga sounds fun
2016-08-02 06:17:19 PM daniellekondzich my residents are not flexible enough for chair yoga. most of them cant even raise their arms above their heads
2016-08-02 06:17:19 PM teaves we a lso do exercise with small beach balls
2016-08-02 06:17:22 PM suelinton I do excercise every day too to 60's and 70's music!
2016-08-02 06:17:33 PM sashavowell we are a therapy center also so we just do work outs as an activity oneces a week
2016-08-02 06:17:35 PM angelasulli i want to do aerobics to music
2016-08-02 06:17:36 PM corrie we are doing the olympics this month and have a game day set up for the 19th
2016-08-02 06:17:37 PM nancyd THEY LOVE OLDIE MUSIC
2016-08-02 06:17:43 PM bestkat4u thanks going to try the chair yoga
2016-08-02 06:17:47 PM corrie this will be our 7th one
2016-08-02 06:17:48 PM elimazeg I do exercises too but never yoga chair i have to try
2016-08-02 06:17:50 PM mhall we do exercises to oldies also
2016-08-02 06:17:50 PM sashavowell youtube
2016-08-02 06:17:53 PM suelinton Residents that are low functioning can still keep a good beat!
2016-08-02 06:17:56 PM dorisb we do light and lively exercises where they remain sitting
2016-08-02 06:18:00 PM lsmitchell i have a rockettes class this week which are leg excercises to showtunes
2016-08-02 06:18:01 PM kathyhughes LOL!!!! 60's and 70's isn't that OLD!
2016-08-02 06:18:01 PM nancyd THEY DO SIT AND GET FIT
2016-08-02 06:18:07 PM jamiel enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:18:12 PM sfuentes we do exercises too with music but depend of the unit in some we don't used music
2016-08-02 06:18:12 PM sashavowell they have really good vidoes on youtube for chair yoga
2016-08-02 06:18:12 PM teaves lol
2016-08-02 06:18:15 PM mhall I agree Kathy
2016-08-02 06:18:17 PM suelinton I know it's not old!
2016-08-02 06:18:21 PM dianajohnson i agree kathy
2016-08-02 06:18:24 PM angelasulli not old at all
2016-08-02 06:18:25 PM bestkat4u thanks sashav
2016-08-02 06:18:28 PM sfuentes love 60's
2016-08-02 06:18:29 PM rbordelon we do zumba and we all participate
2016-08-02 06:18:35 PM sashavowell most of my residents like 90s country
2016-08-02 06:18:38 PM nancyd WE USUALLY HAVE TAP DANCERS COMING BUT FOR SOME REASON THEY HAVENT BEEN THERE AWHILE
2016-08-02 06:18:38 PM suelinton 80's is good too!
2016-08-02 06:18:41 PM teaves man i can barely keep up with zumba
2016-08-02 06:18:42 PM scomeau we do a restorative exercise almost everyday
2016-08-02 06:18:42 PM angelasulli do any of you do aerobics standing up
2016-08-02 06:18:45 PM dianajohnson 60 and 70 is not oldies LOL
2016-08-02 06:18:50 PM scomeau and chair exercise dvds
2016-08-02 06:18:59 PM dbaxter Country music seems to go over well at my faciltity as well as gospel and hymns
2016-08-02 06:19:08 PM sashavowell okay with people with just one person in your department how do you handle nights and weekends
2016-08-02 06:19:12 PM jamiel left the chat room
2016-08-02 06:19:12 PM hayesmsthing i love gospel
2016-08-02 06:19:13 PM teaves yeah mines like country music too
2016-08-02 06:19:15 PM anitas I just discovered my residents enjoy the meditation instructive videos
2016-08-02 06:19:17 PM suelinton Music is the number one activity in my unit!!!!
2016-08-02 06:19:18 PM lladio anyone else having the polls in their building for Novermber?
2016-08-02 06:19:19 PM mark26 any website to get dowload some good music for party?>
2016-08-02 06:19:24 PM marya I love country music and the residents seem to like it also
2016-08-02 06:19:25 PM mark26 for the residents
2016-08-02 06:19:28 PM scomeau volunteers
2016-08-02 06:19:30 PM jlee I have activities that start at 10AM-4PM, every hour on the hour, expect noon for lunch. I typically have an activity at 3PM for the residents; however, they're usually not as motivated to participate unless it music entertainment. Any ideas on how to rile them up?
2016-08-02 06:19:32 PM sashavowell i know we have to have activities at night and on the weekends
2016-08-02 06:19:32 PM rward1105 We gave a line dance class that the residents love.
2016-08-02 06:19:32 PM betsyw spotify is a great resource for listening to music, even if you don't pay for it
2016-08-02 06:19:34 PM suelinton I do want to get more into country too!
2016-08-02 06:19:37 PM dorisb we do parachute for the arms with beach balls, then kick the balls back and forth afterwards for the legs
2016-08-02 06:19:37 PM kathyhughes Yes my facility was a polling place
2016-08-02 06:19:38 PM mhall my residents like the older country songs,
2016-08-02 06:19:38 PM dianed72 We do a small exercise routine then hit balloons around to 60's music
2016-08-02 06:19:39 PM rbordelon most of our residents love the 40s and 60s music
2016-08-02 06:19:43 PM kathyhughes It was great!
2016-08-02 06:19:44 PM nancyd HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH FAMILIES AND HAVE THE RESIDENTS TO TEND THE GAMES WITH SOME HELP
2016-08-02 06:19:48 PM sashavowell i am having major problems with voleenters
2016-08-02 06:19:48 PM daniellekondzich does any one else have a horiffic unorganized closet? or ideas on how to fix it haha. i inhereted this mess when i started in january and keep putting it off
2016-08-02 06:19:53 PM denisei we have zumba this month
2016-08-02 06:19:55 PM lladio my first year doing it
2016-08-02 06:19:55 PM sashavowell no body wants to come
2016-08-02 06:19:56 PM dbaxter Nights and weekends are busy and exhausting especially without volunteers to help.
2016-08-02 06:19:59 PM kathyhughes We had a Bake Sale and made all sorts of money
2016-08-02 06:20:14 PM marya Zumba is fun do the residents like it
2016-08-02 06:20:28 PM sashavowell any idea on how to make a float because i dont know where to start
2016-08-02 06:20:29 PM rbordelon oh yeah bake sales get you the money!!!
2016-08-02 06:20:36 PM saraurb SASHAVOWELL: reach out to colleges. most freshmen need volunteer hours and will be more than willing to assist!!!
2016-08-02 06:20:38 PM kathyhughes Danielle...find an organizer in your area to come in and volunteer
2016-08-02 06:20:39 PM angelasulli lol yews the dreaded closets!!
2016-08-02 06:20:41 PM michaelthorsonad It can be hard to get vounteers, they have to be 18 at my facility so it makes it difficult
2016-08-02 06:20:42 PM mhall Love halloween, we are a great time
2016-08-02 06:20:43 PM suelinton I have a woman who comes in an plays piano. A volunteer. she is faithful to come in every Tuesday!
2016-08-02 06:20:48 PM daniellekondzich thanks kathy!
2016-08-02 06:20:51 PM corrie left the chat room
2016-08-02 06:20:53 PM jlee Start with a label maker Danielle. You'll feel encouraged once you put labels on everything, lol
2016-08-02 06:20:58 PM sashavowell i will do that but the closet collage is 30 miles aways
2016-08-02 06:21:00 PM dorisb we do a bake sale with the help of our auxiliary each Christmas
2016-08-02 06:21:01 PM sashavowell away
2016-08-02 06:21:07 PM corrie enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:21:15 PM lladio residents like upbeat music when working out
2016-08-02 06:21:17 PM saraurb ouch, thatd rough. what about senior centers?
2016-08-02 06:21:17 PM sashavowell i live in a little bitty town
2016-08-02 06:21:19 PM sfuentes Put scoop Ice cream, soda, whipped cream
2016-08-02 06:21:26 PM sashavowell they wont
2016-08-02 06:21:30 PM sashavowell i tried that too
2016-08-02 06:21:31 PM suelinton I love to get dressed up myself for Halloween! Nothing too scary though. You have to be careful on this!
2016-08-02 06:21:32 PM saraurb in PA we have a group called "seniors helping seniors"
2016-08-02 06:21:42 PM kellym Any great ideas for halloween?
2016-08-02 06:21:43 PM corrie my residents like punch balloon volleyball, ring toss, little vases, bean bag toss, sing alongs, music played by volunteers live
2016-08-02 06:21:45 PM sfuentes left the chat room
2016-08-02 06:21:48 PM angelasulli does anyone have ahard time with their staff not staying on task or low participation?
2016-08-02 06:21:49 PM michaelthorsonad am i the only one who has got behind on there homework?
2016-08-02 06:21:50 PM sashavowell im going to make fliers and take them to churches
2016-08-02 06:21:56 PM jacmjerome little vases?
2016-08-02 06:21:58 PM scomeau balloon volleyball is a favorite
2016-08-02 06:22:00 PM sfuentes enter the chat room
2016-08-02 06:22:01 PM elimazeg customs party?
2016-08-02 06:22:02 PM suelinton It is rewarding to see residents help other residents!
2016-08-02 06:22:03 PM rward1105 So is your problem with the residents not coming to activities with volunteers or volunteers not showing up?
2016-08-02 06:22:05 PM dorisb what is little vases?
2016-08-02 06:22:07 PM sashavowell i leave movies out on the weekeds
2016-08-02 06:22:08 PM lladio having kids come and trick a treat in the building
2016-08-02 06:22:09 PM dbest noodle ball!!
2016-08-02 06:22:09 PM saraurb i really love the idea of boy and girl scouts! i don't know if your facility would allow that though
2016-08-02 06:22:10 PM kathyhughes No Michael
2016-08-02 06:22:13 PM mhall I live in a small town also, the biggest town is about an hour away,
2016-08-02 06:22:17 PM rbordelon like music from the sock hop era
2016-08-02 06:22:18 PM suelinton I love the balloon toss!
2016-08-02 06:22:20 PM nancyd WE DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN BUT NOT TOO SCARY...
2016-08-02 06:22:25 PM teaves man this is going super fast, faster than normal
2016-08-02 06:22:30 PM angelasulli too fast
2016-08-02 06:22:31 PM lsmitchell balloon toss is always a big success
2016-08-02 06:22:38 PM sashavowell we always do halloween big decor kids come and trick or treat its fun
2016-08-02 06:22:40 PM corrie it is something one of the volunteers do, she just started this month. she takes small vases and picks wild flowers then brings them for the residents to make boquets
2016-08-02 06:22:44 PM dbest we have all the emplyees kds come in to trick or treat and the resdient shand out candy
2016-08-02 06:22:45 PM nancyd HAVE A TRICK OR TREAT PARTY...HAVE RESIDENTS HELP WITH THE GAMES...
2016-08-02 06:22:46 PM scomeau in the winter time we do a snowball fight with crumpled up paper balls and whichever side has the most snowballs on its side wins
2016-08-02 06:22:47 PM sashavowell my residents love balloon toss
2016-08-02 06:22:47 PM mhall we have halloween door decorating contest
2016-08-02 06:22:48 PM kellym lol i cant keep up
2016-08-02 06:22:55 PM sashavowell they laugh so hard
2016-08-02 06:22:59 PM sashavowell i love it
2016-08-02 06:23:00 PM jacmjerome sounds nice
2016-08-02 06:23:01 PM teaves yesss the residents love to see the kids dressed up in their halloween costumes
2016-08-02 06:23:01 PM mark26 same here
2016-08-02 06:23:04 PM dbaxter I am going to look into having kids come in for Halloween... Maybe have the staffs kids come in and we can purchase candy for the residents to give out! I think the residents would really enjoy that
2016-08-02 06:23:04 PM mark26 volley ball
2016-08-02 06:23:10 PM scomeau my residents loved passing out trick or treating candy to the staff kids

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