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2016-08-16 06:02:59 PM kathyhughes assisted living week
2016-08-16 06:02:59 PM hayesmsthing Fall Festivals
2016-08-16 06:03:07 PM haleynholcomb hey everyone!!!!
2016-08-16 06:03:10 PM boycejudith0405 here in Ohio there is golden, yellows, and reds, beautiful leaves
2016-08-16 06:03:13 PM lladio anyone else having a Labor Day bbq for your residents
2016-08-16 06:03:18 PM jlee One exciting activity I'm planning for September is a botanical garden outing for the residents
2016-08-16 06:03:25 PM saraurb is anyone doing anything exciting at their facility for the olympics?? weve had dress down days every week so far. did some staff and resident olympic games where they won gold chocolates and gold medals!!! its been such an exciting week for the residents!!
2016-08-16 06:03:34 PM boycejudith0405 What other things are good to do at BBQ for LABOR DAY?
2016-08-16 06:03:39 PM katierdale I dont' have any plans for Labor Day, Grandparents Day or Assisted Living Week...does that make me a bad AD/
2016-08-16 06:03:39 PM sfuentes here in my facility we going to celebrate Spanish Heritage Month
2016-08-16 06:03:44 PM dianajohnson I PLAN ON LOTS OF OUTING CAUSE IT WAS TO HOT TO GET OUT THIS MONTH
2016-08-16 06:03:49 PM jlee Active Aging Week begins at the end of September too. So I'm trying to think of things for that
2016-08-16 06:03:49 PM haleynholcomb we did a pie eating contest today for olympics
2016-08-16 06:03:50 PM suelinton yes we are. Hanburgers hot dogs, corn on the cob etc.
2016-08-16 06:03:54 PM bhenderson8207 oh the olympics would have a been a great idea! will keep that one in mind!
2016-08-16 06:03:56 PM nancyd no olympics going on in our facility
2016-08-16 06:03:57 PM boycejudith0405 when is Assisted living week?
2016-08-16 06:03:58 PM hayesmsthing katier,,,, start planning now!!!
2016-08-16 06:04:01 PM slittle enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:04:02 PM lsmitchell we are doing spanish heritage month too
2016-08-16 06:04:03 PM cindyc Labor day cook out sounds great.
2016-08-16 06:04:07 PM lwilliams we have been doing the oylimpics every day at the end we will see who has the most medals and take them to dinner
2016-08-16 06:04:07 PM jackiebl on the 25th we are participating in the local senior center olympics-we are taking 6
2016-08-16 06:04:11 PM jlee Sounds fun Haley...I might steal that idea!
2016-08-16 06:04:17 PM lwilliams or bring it to them with the families
2016-08-16 06:04:24 PM jackiem our young student here in greenville got the bronze!
2016-08-16 06:04:25 PM suelinton Can you believe labor day is coming up already?
2016-08-16 06:04:32 PM preciousv im doing a labor day social for residents to dress up or bring a photo of their profession and share about it
2016-08-16 06:04:35 PM dorisb enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:04:36 PM sfuentes yes the time fly
2016-08-16 06:04:39 PM slittle Hello everyone
2016-08-16 06:04:43 PM hayesmsthing hi
2016-08-16 06:04:48 PM sfuentes hello
2016-08-16 06:04:49 PM jackiem summer flew
2016-08-16 06:04:49 PM dianed72 We have a running tally on who is wining. Some of our residents made a betting list and they will get a prize for whoever gets close to the actual total.
2016-08-16 06:04:51 PM 10924 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:04:53 PM nancyd tailgating is a great idea!! espeically now that football season is upon us
2016-08-16 06:04:56 PM kathyhughes Anything for Grandparents Day????
2016-08-16 06:05:05 PM angelasulli any ideas for mens activities
2016-08-16 06:05:15 PM nancyd we celebrate the oldest grandma and grandpa
2016-08-16 06:05:16 PM dianed72 Cards and snacks for grandparents day.
2016-08-16 06:05:26 PM slittle in the past my facility has done a big carnival type day for grandparents and we invite families to visit
2016-08-16 06:05:26 PM jackiem how long do you have to chat to get points?
2016-08-16 06:05:28 PM hayesmsthing Family bonfire on the patio for grandparents day
2016-08-16 06:05:30 PM saraurb i love the idea of daily games! i think it has helped our staff to learn how important activities are for the residents. i'm hoping this will give them a little more drive to help bring residents to programs!
2016-08-16 06:05:32 PM suelinton Yes we are planning a grandparents day with the grandchidren involved for a cookout
2016-08-16 06:05:33 PM 10924 oh cards and snacks are a cute idea
2016-08-16 06:05:34 PM jlee Inviting families out
2016-08-16 06:05:35 PM nancyd also celebrating all the grandparents
2016-08-16 06:05:36 PM lwilliams Kathy we tried that last year and not many grandchildren showed up it was kind of sad...
2016-08-16 06:05:38 PM dianed72 I am making reeses cheescake cupcakes.
2016-08-16 06:05:44 PM katierdale There was a magician who wanted to come for Gparents day...had to turn away because of budget constraints :(
2016-08-16 06:05:47 PM jackiebl i am starting a men's group -we are going to have coffee and talk about current events
2016-08-16 06:05:48 PM preciousv mens activitiy i just did a nerf gun aluminum can targets they has a blast!
2016-08-16 06:05:48 PM reiverkimberly I've planned a grandparents brunch for my residents and have invite their families
2016-08-16 06:05:49 PM bestkat4u enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:05:49 PM 10924 we're going to have a breakfast with cinnamon buns
2016-08-16 06:05:50 PM pbaines2 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:05:53 PM elimazeg enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:05:58 PM pbaines2 left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:06:04 PM suelinton I am eating reeces right now
2016-08-16 06:06:04 PM jlee With music entertianment...make it a party
2016-08-16 06:06:05 PM boycejudith0405 what about bringing pictures of grandchildren - do a mini Scrapbook for Grandparents Day?
2016-08-16 06:06:05 PM bhenderson8207 september 12 is national chocolate milkshake day, we will be doing a social involving those.
2016-08-16 06:06:08 PM bestkat4u good evening every one
2016-08-16 06:06:08 PM pbaines2 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:06:10 PM dianed72 lol
2016-08-16 06:06:10 PM sfuentes cheesse cake and music i
2016-08-16 06:06:15 PM jlee Good idea Boyce
2016-08-16 06:06:17 PM pbaines2 left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:06:24 PM jillm enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:06:27 PM katierdale nice bhenderson
2016-08-16 06:06:29 PM bhenderson8207 Nerf guns is a fantastic idea! the men must love that!
2016-08-16 06:06:30 PM pbaines2 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:06:34 PM rbordelon cheese cake i love it
2016-08-16 06:06:36 PM ladonnaanderson enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:06:43 PM lwilliams very good idea Boyce
2016-08-16 06:06:47 PM 10924 we tried mini golf with our men and they ate it up
2016-08-16 06:06:47 PM pbaines2 Hello Everyone
2016-08-16 06:06:47 PM elimazeg cheese cake and coffee
2016-08-16 06:06:53 PM betsyw we did nerf guns at my facility and it was a crowd favorite
2016-08-16 06:07:00 PM dianed72 Food is always a hit
2016-08-16 06:07:03 PM betsyw i even made it into a room to room cart
2016-08-16 06:07:04 PM cindyc Love cheese cake and coffee.
2016-08-16 06:07:07 PM rbordelon we take our men fishing
2016-08-16 06:07:10 PM suelinton Nerf guns?
2016-08-16 06:07:11 PM katierdale lol nerf guns that sounds good betsyw
2016-08-16 06:07:12 PM slittle At my SNF we do a monthly men's breakfast. We go out & get fast food
2016-08-16 06:07:14 PM boycejudith0405 how do you play Nerf Guns?
2016-08-16 06:07:15 PM sfuentes yes they love food
2016-08-16 06:07:17 PM ladonnaanderson Hello
2016-08-16 06:07:18 PM preciousv how did you do mini golf i would like to do that
2016-08-16 06:07:24 PM lsmitchell oh i like the nerf gun idea
2016-08-16 06:07:26 PM bhenderson8207 food is ALWAYS a winner, doesnt seem to matter what it is either!
2016-08-16 06:07:26 PM bestkat4u hi ladon
2016-08-16 06:07:33 PM nancyd mini golf is a great idea
2016-08-16 06:07:35 PM 10924 There's a set you can buy with the green, clubs, balls, and holes
2016-08-16 06:07:36 PM wilda7 I have had my residents out on many outings , this week alone we will be going out three times .
2016-08-16 06:07:38 PM preciousv set up aluminum can and try to kncok them down with the nerf gun
2016-08-16 06:07:39 PM 10924 probably walmart
2016-08-16 06:07:40 PM boycejudith0405 Anybody got any ideas to use pressed leaves?
2016-08-16 06:07:43 PM betsyw stack empty cans on the cart and have them shoot them down, like at a carnival
2016-08-16 06:07:44 PM jlee Mens poker club
2016-08-16 06:07:46 PM jackiem this is the part thats hard to comment on since im not yet in activities
2016-08-16 06:07:46 PM preciousv ok ty!
2016-08-16 06:07:48 PM sfuentes they can have food every single day
2016-08-16 06:07:54 PM betsyw we also have very small bowling pins and I set those up too
2016-08-16 06:07:56 PM jlee Darts for men
2016-08-16 06:08:03 PM angelasulli boyce-laminate them into window decor or bookmarks
2016-08-16 06:08:06 PM slittle they also love wii bowling
2016-08-16 06:08:14 PM daniellekondzich enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:08:14 PM lsmitchell modge podge the leaves to mason jars and put tea lights or fake tea lights inside of them as a votave
2016-08-16 06:08:17 PM dorisb We recently did a super soaker water gun game. They shot aluminum cans off the the table. Guys and ladies enjoyed it.
2016-08-16 06:08:17 PM bestkat4u yes i agree about the food
2016-08-16 06:08:21 PM pbaines2 I did Olympic Volleyball this week. I set up the living room with a Volleyball net. I allowed the residents to selct the team flags. So it is the USA vs. Cuba.
2016-08-16 06:08:22 PM suelinton Using pressed leaves you can trace them with tissue paper
2016-08-16 06:08:29 PM lladio wii is fun
2016-08-16 06:08:30 PM hayesmsthing i lovw Wii games but not too many of my residents interested
2016-08-16 06:08:36 PM katierdale Is there any danger in darts? I have a dart board but haven't used it for fear of the darts and bended over to pick them up
2016-08-16 06:08:37 PM dianed72 We have a giant bowling set and they get a huge kick out of the pinsetter- me....lol
2016-08-16 06:08:39 PM cindyc Men's back porch beer bash.
2016-08-16 06:08:42 PM daniellekondzich hi everyone sorry im late!
2016-08-16 06:08:44 PM nancyd magnet darts
2016-08-16 06:08:45 PM bhenderson8207 we have a bowling set too, we have the ball holder thing(not sure on technical term) to assist residents who cant "throw" the ball down the lane
2016-08-16 06:08:47 PM jackiebl sue i love the leaf idea!
2016-08-16 06:08:48 PM reiverkimberly Food is such a huge draw in my facility....sometimes it feels like that's all they want. The problem is we have approx 70% obesity problem
2016-08-16 06:08:48 PM boycejudith0405 how about an Autumn Wreath - ?
2016-08-16 06:08:49 PM 10924 you can get magnetic dart boards
2016-08-16 06:08:50 PM dianajohnson HAS ANYONE DONE THE PRICE IS RIGHT GAME
2016-08-16 06:08:50 PM rbordelon oh yeah we had a water gun fight just men the women wasnt having it
2016-08-16 06:08:51 PM sfuentes for us wii is more for mens club
2016-08-16 06:08:52 PM jillm just got here. what exactly is the topic?
2016-08-16 06:09:03 PM jlee I love Wii games too...family fued, wheel of fortune, deal or no deal!
2016-08-16 06:09:04 PM 10924 YES! We have the Price is Right Game!
2016-08-16 06:09:08 PM katierdale good point 10924
2016-08-16 06:09:09 PM kathyhughes Spetember Activities
2016-08-16 06:09:10 PM wilda7 I want to do somthing speacial for grandparents day , but havent decided what yet
2016-08-16 06:09:10 PM sfuentes we do price is right
2016-08-16 06:09:14 PM suelinton I've done bowing with the big plastic pins. they need a little help but its fun!
2016-08-16 06:09:19 PM pbaines2 We made a wreath with flip flops and vine flowers.
2016-08-16 06:09:20 PM bestkat4u we had the two favorites today bingo and root beer floats had 55 people today4
2016-08-16 06:09:26 PM dianajohnson HOW DO YOU DOIT
2016-08-16 06:09:32 PM katierdale 55 people?
2016-08-16 06:09:32 PM pbaines2 We are doing a fall and football wreath
2016-08-16 06:09:33 PM boycejudith0405 What about trips for September ? -
2016-08-16 06:09:36 PM preciousv thats a lot of people!
2016-08-16 06:09:38 PM hayesmsthing i did a game show week when we came up with our own versions of different games that my resident like. it was fun
2016-08-16 06:09:42 PM dianed72 Our men are ready for the new men's group football time. They get to watch the games on the large screen tv in ar
2016-08-16 06:09:43 PM wilda7 I also want to have a fall fest . I think that would be fun
2016-08-16 06:09:43 PM 10924 we're having a fashion show in september-too many clothes in the clothing closet-so we're auctioning them off
2016-08-16 06:09:44 PM bestkat4u yes so tired
2016-08-16 06:09:44 PM anitas enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:09:47 PM sfuentes residents love the game
2016-08-16 06:09:49 PM cindyc We do wheel of fortune.
2016-08-16 06:09:50 PM rbordelon we have too it came otu cute
2016-08-16 06:09:52 PM 10924 and getting the staff involved!
2016-08-16 06:09:55 PM bestkat4u we have 170bed
2016-08-16 06:09:59 PM daniellekondzich september is a boring month! im going to have an easy calendar this month so next month can be awesome for halloween
2016-08-16 06:10:06 PM katierdale wow bestkat
2016-08-16 06:10:09 PM slittle September is also good time for nature walks with the leaves changing colors
2016-08-16 06:10:10 PM dianajohnson JUST GET DIFFERENT GROCERY ITEMS??? I GUESS
2016-08-16 06:10:12 PM dorisb Is the Price is Right game a board game or what?
2016-08-16 06:10:12 PM suelinton I have an acitivity planned on reminicsing about old school days in september. Lots of pictures from families and even some old familiar songs!
2016-08-16 06:10:15 PM angelasulli drive and look at the changong colors, apple orchards, farmers markets, historical society
2016-08-16 06:10:20 PM djpreuss enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:10:26 PM boycejudith0405 our nurses and aide are busy passing out meds - any ideas how to get them to participate better?
2016-08-16 06:10:26 PM haleynholcomb staff did a wheelchair race today where residents coached them and they had a arm and a leg tied so they had to work lol
2016-08-16 06:10:27 PM nancyd hopefully i can make a difference once i get in for activities director
2016-08-16 06:10:36 PM elimazeg I have the family members cookout for september
2016-08-16 06:10:37 PM dianed72 Kathy, can I fax in my MEPAP2 forms with my final Practicum forms?
2016-08-16 06:10:40 PM nancyd all this stuff is a great idea
2016-08-16 06:10:40 PM saraurb price is right gsme is so fun with the residents!!! they get so into it!!
2016-08-16 06:10:42 PM 10924 yes, a few leisure rides at the end of september to see the leaves change
2016-08-16 06:10:48 PM pbaines2 I also did Halloween Door Hangers
2016-08-16 06:10:54 PM slittle We have a baby shower for one of the CNAs next month. It really gets the residents more invovled with staff
2016-08-16 06:11:01 PM ladonnaanderson We do the price is right game at my facility in the memory care unit. We use laminated cards to change pricing and play high and low. The love it. We also look at ad pages and compare prices to days gone by prices. They really socialize with each other through this topic and activity.
2016-08-16 06:11:01 PM kathyhughes You can fax the sign off sheets
2016-08-16 06:11:05 PM bestkat4u september is alzheimers month
2016-08-16 06:11:12 PM hayesmsthing halloween already????
2016-08-16 06:11:14 PM pbaines2 left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:11:17 PM jackiem sounds a little scary coming up with all these ideas for the residents. do you guys google them?
2016-08-16 06:11:17 PM nancyd residents really love baby showers!!
2016-08-16 06:11:20 PM lsmitchell what do you reccommend for alz. month?
2016-08-16 06:11:22 PM bhenderson8207 our fall foliage rides may start the end of september. hard to really plan those as mother nature is not on the same schedule as me usually! really depends on when the leaves hit their peak color
2016-08-16 06:11:23 PM jillm September is my "carnival" month...petting zoo one week, clown/magician the next week, even horses are coming to visit!
2016-08-16 06:11:23 PM haleynholcomb when can we start checking for practicum grades kathy?
2016-08-16 06:11:24 PM tvoeks9083 left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:11:29 PM reiverkimberly we're playing a hungry hippo game we found on pinterest. The residents are excited
2016-08-16 06:11:29 PM dianed72 Ok
2016-08-16 06:11:35 PM pbaines2 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:11:36 PM bestkat4u we are haveing a dinner to raise money
2016-08-16 06:11:41 PM nancyd trick or treat with the kids is a great idea
2016-08-16 06:11:43 PM pbaines2 left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:11:51 PM jlee Nice Angela. I like that idea specifically for an out with the memory care residents at my place. Their families love for them to go on scenic drives
2016-08-16 06:11:52 PM lsmitchell vhair hockey went over really well
2016-08-16 06:11:53 PM christina12 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:11:54 PM pbaines2 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:11:54 PM kathyhughes OK......now we have new people here so let's introduce ourselves.....I am Kathy and I an in Syracuse NY.....who are you and where are you from???????????
2016-08-16 06:11:57 PM sfuentes residents love kids
2016-08-16 06:11:58 PM lwilliams hungry hippo sounds intersting
2016-08-16 06:12:02 PM pbaines2 left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:12:03 PM nancyd cant wait to do hungry hungry hippo
2016-08-16 06:12:06 PM rbordelon we do the walk and dwe have what they call Senior Games
2016-08-16 06:12:10 PM preciousv precious - Pflugerville texas
2016-08-16 06:12:12 PM lsmitchell Lindsey from Naples, FL
2016-08-16 06:12:12 PM christina12 good evening
2016-08-16 06:12:12 PM dianed72 Diane, Staunton, VA
2016-08-16 06:12:13 PM pbaines2 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:12:14 PM bhenderson8207 reiverkimberly i would be interested in learning more about the hungry hippo game you mentioned. that sounds interesting!
2016-08-16 06:12:14 PM boycejudith0405 Was that declared by Federal government Alzheimer month September?
2016-08-16 06:12:14 PM jlee Jalissa in Texas
2016-08-16 06:12:15 PM lladio I am Laweda From Arlington Tx
2016-08-16 06:12:16 PM slittle Susie from Issaquah, WA. It's 15 miles outside of Seattle
2016-08-16 06:12:17 PM jackiebl i am jackie and i am from texas
2016-08-16 06:12:17 PM anitas Anita from Florida
2016-08-16 06:12:19 PM hayesmsthing Im LaKeisha from Baltimore Maryland
2016-08-16 06:12:19 PM nancyd the staff can do hungry hungry hippo too
2016-08-16 06:12:21 PM lwilliams im LaTonya from California
2016-08-16 06:12:21 PM bestkat4u I am kathy also and i am from south carolina
2016-08-16 06:12:25 PM katierdale Katie Dale from San Antonio TX
2016-08-16 06:12:27 PM haleynholcomb haley from dallas texas
2016-08-16 06:12:31 PM suelinton I am Sue from Cape Cod
2016-08-16 06:12:32 PM dianajohnson DIANA JOHNSON MANSFIELD OHIO
2016-08-16 06:12:32 PM sfuentes Sandra from New Jersey
2016-08-16 06:12:33 PM 10924 Sam, from Roanoke, VA
2016-08-16 06:12:34 PM ladonnaanderson Hi, I am LaDonna from Wills Point, Tx
2016-08-16 06:12:35 PM christina12 we just did hungry hungry hippo with my seniors it was great
2016-08-16 06:12:37 PM dbest enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:12:39 PM reiverkimberly My name is Kim and I'm from Pennsylvania, just outside of Hershey where they make the chocolate
2016-08-16 06:12:40 PM angelasulli im starting to do chair dancing aerobcs
2016-08-16 06:12:41 PM cindyc Cindy Cox /Green Sea S.C.
2016-08-16 06:12:42 PM suelinton Been on this since 8
2016-08-16 06:12:48 PM dorisb In september we will be out looking at leaves and we go to the Amish green house and pick up mums for the facility, then go to the Dairy Queen
2016-08-16 06:12:52 PM wilda7 We alos have the bowling set . my residents love it. That way everyone can play
2016-08-16 06:12:53 PM dianajohnson 10924 WHERE AT IN ROANOKE
2016-08-16 06:12:53 PM jillm Jill from Houston, Texas!
2016-08-16 06:12:58 PM elimazeg I'm Elida from Boston, MA
2016-08-16 06:13:05 PM 10924 Tanglewood mall area
2016-08-16 06:13:07 PM christina12 hows everyones olympics going?
2016-08-16 06:13:09 PM betsyw Betsy from dallas
2016-08-16 06:13:15 PM bhenderson8207 Brianna from West Paris Maine
2016-08-16 06:13:18 PM dianajohnson MY DAUGHTER LIVED THERE FOR TEN YEARS
2016-08-16 06:13:19 PM lwilliams i see a lot of people from texas I cant wait to move back home
2016-08-16 06:13:19 PM lsmitchell the residents LOVEEEEEEE watching it
2016-08-16 06:13:21 PM dbest Hello All! Wii bowling is quickly becoming our most attended fitness program
2016-08-16 06:13:22 PM suelinton Chair dancing aerobics is great! I already do it!
2016-08-16 06:13:30 PM 10924 great area!!!
2016-08-16 06:13:31 PM jackiebl we have our olympics the 25th
2016-08-16 06:13:35 PM christina12 wii boxing was a hit this week
2016-08-16 06:13:38 PM daniellekondzich where do you get routines from for chair dancing?
2016-08-16 06:13:39 PM reiverkimberly bhenderson807....just look it up on pinterest or youtube....it utilizes laundry baskets attached to poles and ball pit balls
2016-08-16 06:13:42 PM boycejudith0405 Our residents all love watching Olympics - so far no activity with Olympics
2016-08-16 06:13:43 PM denisei left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:13:49 PM denisei enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:13:50 PM christina12 we have a different medal game and food perday
2016-08-16 06:13:51 PM bestkat4u what are you going to do jackie
2016-08-16 06:13:51 PM dbest left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:13:55 PM angelasulli i just started getting them to do moves for "whatch me whip"
2016-08-16 06:13:57 PM angie1 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:13:57 PM dbest enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:14:01 PM preciousv ballon volleyball is still the resident fav in my building
2016-08-16 06:14:07 PM preciousv beside bingo of course
2016-08-16 06:14:10 PM suelinton I make up the chair routines myself after teaching aerobics years ago!
2016-08-16 06:14:11 PM jackiem if anyone from Texas has a resident named Norma Barcus with alzsheimers, thats my grandma
2016-08-16 06:14:14 PM 10924 have you done balloon tennis?
2016-08-16 06:14:16 PM 10924 also very fun
2016-08-16 06:14:18 PM djpreuss I like to start working on Halloween community party, costume ideas, and getting the resdents to start working on their Halloween decorations.
2016-08-16 06:14:20 PM katierdale nice suelinton
2016-08-16 06:14:20 PM dbest we did an opening ceremonies social and watch it every day
2016-08-16 06:14:21 PM lsmitchell im glad we arent the only facility obsessed with bingo
2016-08-16 06:14:23 PM angelasulli balloon vball is huge
2016-08-16 06:14:23 PM jackiebl the senior center is actually putting it on
2016-08-16 06:14:24 PM jlee My residents love balloon volleyball too
2016-08-16 06:14:24 PM slittle sometimes my residents like to do chair boxing for a workout
2016-08-16 06:14:27 PM jackiem can't think of the name of the nursing home
2016-08-16 06:14:36 PM nancyd for halloween we have the staff carve pumpkins and the residents or other staff from the hospital come to judge
2016-08-16 06:14:36 PM cindyc Bingo will never let you down.
2016-08-16 06:14:40 PM jackiem i believe it's in Katy Texas
2016-08-16 06:14:42 PM bestkat4u oh we did it already
2016-08-16 06:14:42 PM christina12 i am so over bingo
2016-08-16 06:14:44 PM sfuentes chair boxing sounds fun
2016-08-16 06:14:48 PM boycejudith0405 Any ideas for Independent Living trips for September?
2016-08-16 06:14:49 PM jillm We had opening ceremony, a competition each day with medals and our closing ceremony today. Fabulous!
2016-08-16 06:14:50 PM lsmitchell they only play for quarters too. i dont know how to get them to play for other things like raffle tickets/candy/fun??? they always complain
2016-08-16 06:14:52 PM 10924 what's chair boxing?
2016-08-16 06:14:54 PM lwilliams im so over bingo!!!!!
2016-08-16 06:14:56 PM suelinton Ballon toss is very popular in my facility
2016-08-16 06:14:59 PM dianajohnson WE ARE GONNA MAKE STRESS BALLONS FRIDAY FROM PINTEREST
2016-08-16 06:15:03 PM betsyw they love balloon volleyball but sometimes I get scared someone is going to fall out of their chair when reaching for the balloon
2016-08-16 06:15:03 PM jlee I really want to find a senior center for my residents to attend a dance...I'm going to look for that for September
2016-08-16 06:15:05 PM hayesmsthing im trying to start a senior choir with my residents next month
2016-08-16 06:15:06 PM lwilliams my residents fight over cards its crazy
2016-08-16 06:15:14 PM bhenderson8207 im not a huge fan of bingo but the residents love it and it is what they want to do
2016-08-16 06:15:17 PM angelasulli everyone is over bingo lol
2016-08-16 06:15:19 PM nancyd senior choir sounds great
2016-08-16 06:15:19 PM wilda7 Yes I have done the price is right . have;nt for a while , but my resident use to like it , I have so many new resident that are lower functioning now , that it is diffacult at times to play some of the games like that.
2016-08-16 06:15:19 PM bestkat4u we have on hays
2016-08-16 06:15:21 PM christina12 mine cheat we have to check every bingo
2016-08-16 06:15:26 PM dianed72 I hear you lwilliams
2016-08-16 06:15:26 PM dorisb I'm Doris from Wisconsin
2016-08-16 06:15:28 PM sfuentes you can do resident talent show
2016-08-16 06:15:32 PM jlee lol, christina
2016-08-16 06:15:34 PM boycejudith0405 Is that Senior Choir going to perform a Christmas Concert?
2016-08-16 06:15:37 PM daniellekondzich one of the aids walked in during my bingo today and said bingo! i looked at him and was like you know thats annoying and no one thinks its funny right?
2016-08-16 06:15:37 PM katierdale for senior choir are you going to have them read music or just give them the lyrics?
2016-08-16 06:15:37 PM suelinton I am going to start a choir myself! I've taught music in the public schools in the past!
2016-08-16 06:15:44 PM hayesmsthing talent show sounds good
2016-08-16 06:15:44 PM sfuentes residents love that
2016-08-16 06:15:44 PM nancyd bingo and church seems all our nursing home does
2016-08-16 06:15:45 PM jackiebl i agree with the bingo thing-so sick of it but boy they do love it!
2016-08-16 06:15:51 PM christina12 we use a resident choir for holiday events
2016-08-16 06:15:53 PM nancyd talent show i agree
2016-08-16 06:15:59 PM slittle chair boxing is where you have residents sit in chairs or wheelchairs and they sway side to side to simulate bouncing on toes. You have them move their arms in punches & hooks. You also have them bob & weave
2016-08-16 06:16:02 PM ladonnaanderson Balloon volleyball with the men sounds like a great idea. Love it!
2016-08-16 06:16:02 PM lwilliams yeah we had to lessen how many times that we play and top it off we play for cash
2016-08-16 06:16:03 PM christina12 yeah i cant take it off the calendar

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