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2016-08-16 06:16:04 PM reiverkimberly I think if we canceled BINGO they would riot!
2016-08-16 06:16:08 PM bestkat4u yes they love bingo
2016-08-16 06:16:08 PM pbaines2 left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:16:09 PM suelinton I am going to try and hand out actual notes for music
2016-08-16 06:16:13 PM slittle it's a great workot
2016-08-16 06:16:13 PM christina12 total riot
2016-08-16 06:16:14 PM boycejudith0405 talent show is great idea - what month do they perform?
2016-08-16 06:16:14 PM sfuentes we also do a facility bingo
2016-08-16 06:16:16 PM katierdale am I spoiling my residents since I do BiNGO every day?
2016-08-16 06:16:19 PM hayesmsthing bob and weave lol
2016-08-16 06:16:20 PM bhenderson8207 I am hoping to get my staff and fellow managers involved more with activites with doing a talent show, also a cook off that we can have residents judge
2016-08-16 06:16:26 PM lladio lol
2016-08-16 06:16:26 PM preciousv evereyday??????
2016-08-16 06:16:28 PM sfuentes left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:16:29 PM tvoeks9083 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:16:31 PM katierdale yeah
2016-08-16 06:16:32 PM jlee I think Bingo will be a hit until the end of time....I want to play it when I'm older ({)
2016-08-16 06:16:34 PM angelasulli yes! do not do bingo every day
2016-08-16 06:16:34 PM kathyhughes What do you pay the residents to attend Bingo?????
2016-08-16 06:16:35 PM nancyd i have all kinds of ideas, hopefully it all comes through
2016-08-16 06:16:36 PM djpreuss We made our own Trivia game board . We crafted it, the residents love to play trivia. They put 23 categories. We draw trivia teams and play . They love it!!!
2016-08-16 06:16:37 PM lwilliams yesssssssyou are no to bingo everyday
2016-08-16 06:16:37 PM daniellekondzich thats a lot of bingo
2016-08-16 06:16:38 PM preciousv what are the prizes
2016-08-16 06:16:41 PM boycejudith0405 Our facility has a monthly birthday luncheon with residnets and the Executive Director
2016-08-16 06:16:42 PM sfuentes enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:16:44 PM dbest 3x a week feels like a lot, i couldnt handle it everyday
2016-08-16 06:16:48 PM christina12 my guys love when i sing and dance to good ol MJ
2016-08-16 06:16:49 PM bhenderson8207 bingo everyday??? wow
2016-08-16 06:16:51 PM pbaines2 enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:16:56 PM saraurb oh my goodness. we currently have two residents that have been "mean girling" each other i could only imagine what boxing would do! hahaha
2016-08-16 06:16:58 PM preciousv we do bingo 2x a week
2016-08-16 06:17:00 PM lwilliams do you call it everytime or do you have the tv monitor
2016-08-16 06:17:03 PM anitas we give out prizes and funny money for the store
2016-08-16 06:17:04 PM katierdale it's Quarter BINGO _ They put in a quarter per card per game -- up to $5 a pot most games
2016-08-16 06:17:05 PM dorisb Olmpics is going well. We have the rings on the wall, and putting ribbons up each time we play a game. Friday we are doing beach volleyball.
2016-08-16 06:17:10 PM dianajohnson EVERY DAY BINGO NO WAY
2016-08-16 06:17:11 PM bestkat4u well with us everyone is a winner
2016-08-16 06:17:12 PM christina12 we do 5 dollar walmart gift card to the over all winner and a candy bar in the speed round all donated
2016-08-16 06:17:14 PM katierdale I love calling BIngo!
2016-08-16 06:17:20 PM lwilliams oh wow
2016-08-16 06:17:22 PM angelasulli bingo everyday is not good (in my opinion) you can do sooooooooooo much more that is wayyyy healthier
2016-08-16 06:17:24 PM daniellekondzich come call it at my facility then haha
2016-08-16 06:17:24 PM saraurb we have bingo like 5 times a week and if we don't all heck breaks loose!!!!
2016-08-16 06:17:28 PM slittle well, for chair boxing you make sure to sit everyone a good distance from each other, You need a large room for it
2016-08-16 06:17:30 PM bestkat4u i go to the dollar store and buy items
2016-08-16 06:17:31 PM sfuentes us we only play bingo once a week
2016-08-16 06:17:32 PM katierdale lol!!
2016-08-16 06:17:33 PM preciousv WOW
2016-08-16 06:17:35 PM pbaines2 We are going out for Icecream tomorrow
2016-08-16 06:17:36 PM elimazeg I don't know what to give, now im giving chocolates or something like that
2016-08-16 06:17:37 PM lsmitchell i dont think our resident can afford paying with theeir own money
2016-08-16 06:17:38 PM ladonnaanderson We play bingo and prizes vary from money to gifts and gift cards
2016-08-16 06:17:40 PM cindyc We do bingo three times a week, lotion/quarters/body wash/etc
2016-08-16 06:17:41 PM jlee There's a lot of variations of bingo too....so that should help with playing it significantly
2016-08-16 06:17:44 PM djpreuss We play bingo twice per week
2016-08-16 06:17:48 PM lwilliams we have 4 times and if its cancled lord help us all
2016-08-16 06:17:48 PM reiverkimberly I buy my bingo prizes at the dollar store
2016-08-16 06:17:54 PM 10924 we just do it once-then they can have more variety
2016-08-16 06:17:54 PM suelinton I have to leave the room now sorry! Talk to everyone soon!
2016-08-16 06:18:02 PM boycejudith0405 Our residents also have a Wine Wednesday in Assisted Living
2016-08-16 06:18:06 PM bestkat4u but the local hospice is now doing a store for bingo prizes
2016-08-16 06:18:06 PM jillm Ihave cut bingo to once a week with chocolate prizes
2016-08-16 06:18:10 PM hayesmsthing we play bingo 3 times weekly. 2 cash and 1 prize
2016-08-16 06:18:13 PM pbaines2 What type of service projects are you guys working on?
2016-08-16 06:18:17 PM betsyw i like the idea of prizes and money
2016-08-16 06:18:18 PM slittle lwilliams, i feel your pain on missed bingo. we never hear the end of it
2016-08-16 06:18:20 PM katierdale it's probably harder in Nursing but at our Assisted Facility they always have their quarters. and if not, they use single dollars
2016-08-16 06:18:21 PM sfuentes my high function residents play with money and regular bingo
2016-08-16 06:18:21 PM suelinton left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:18:22 PM christina12 we have happy hour 3 times a week a whole 4 ounces each time lol
2016-08-16 06:18:27 PM betsyw tuesday is prizes and friday is quarters
2016-08-16 06:18:28 PM cindyc Wine and cheese party
2016-08-16 06:18:29 PM bhenderson8207 our residents dont pay to play bingo, we do it twice a week. each winner gets a quarter and blackout at the end is a $1 for the winner
2016-08-16 06:18:31 PM lwilliams boyce i love wen our residents can drink we have happy hour every other friday
2016-08-16 06:18:36 PM saraurb i don't know who else is in the middle of a heat wave here, but we're going to do something fun with kids pools in the court yard so they can put their feet in and have slushy drinks during our "happy hour"
2016-08-16 06:18:36 PM lwilliams when....
2016-08-16 06:18:43 PM boycejudith0405 Yes Wine and cheese every Wednesday - they LOVE it
2016-08-16 06:18:44 PM lwilliams my fingers going to fast
2016-08-16 06:18:45 PM preciousv does any one play Loteria aka Mexican bingo?
2016-08-16 06:18:46 PM nancyd im planning on doing a store like. give residents fake money. let them come buy things. i will purchase things from dollar tree
2016-08-16 06:18:46 PM angelasulli wine and cheese!! thats a grat social
2016-08-16 06:18:48 PM sfuentes our low function resident we play easy bingo and they win chocolates
2016-08-16 06:18:55 PM pbaines2 I have added paint and sip to my September Calender
2016-08-16 06:18:59 PM katierdale precious yes, Loteria once a week
2016-08-16 06:19:00 PM preciousv my old place did and i think i want to start at my AL
2016-08-16 06:19:05 PM katierdale (in place of regular)
2016-08-16 06:19:11 PM lsmitchell we play about 4 times per week and every council meeting they ask for more. they partici[ate in my other events but just loveeeee bingo
2016-08-16 06:19:12 PM bhenderson8207 paint and sip would be a neat idea!
2016-08-16 06:19:12 PM hayesmsthing canvas and cocktails
2016-08-16 06:19:14 PM dbest choc pudding for tex mod
2016-08-16 06:19:21 PM daniellekondzich we have mens odouls afternoon and womens sip and chat on friday im pumped about
2016-08-16 06:19:28 PM jackiem you guys are too fast on this for me,lol
2016-08-16 06:19:29 PM christina12 ooh i like canvas ans coktails
2016-08-16 06:19:33 PM 10924 our residents would get so upset if they just got candy/chocolate. They like things like toothpaste, purses, jewelry etc
2016-08-16 06:19:35 PM christina12 cocktails lol
2016-08-16 06:19:39 PM jlee Any suggestions for finding volunteers or vendors for church services....on a Sunday?
2016-08-16 06:19:47 PM nancyd finger painting is another idea whenever i become activities director
2016-08-16 06:19:51 PM saraurb we have A LOTTTTTT of mock-tails hahaha
2016-08-16 06:19:52 PM boycejudith0405 We have only done one Paint and Wine class - it was for Valentine Day - the resident did not have enough time to complete painting
2016-08-16 06:19:57 PM slittle We give residents Activity Money for participating in games & other other activities. At the end of the month they use that money to buy things at our monthly auction. We sell jewelry, scarves, snacks, room decor, personal care items, makeup, stuffed animals, etc
2016-08-16 06:20:04 PM nancyd call around to local churches
2016-08-16 06:20:06 PM wilda7 We are having a family picnisn tomorrow . That will be fun
2016-08-16 06:20:08 PM mhall enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:20:09 PM cindyc abstract painting
2016-08-16 06:20:12 PM jlee I've reached to sooooo many churches and semenaries with no luck. Perhaps I'm approaching it wrong
2016-08-16 06:20:13 PM sfuentes but in a NH low function resident love chocolate
2016-08-16 06:20:19 PM lwilliams we have Jwittness come in for bible study even though most of them are catholic
2016-08-16 06:20:19 PM lladio finger painting
2016-08-16 06:20:20 PM pbaines2 I am having trouble finding someone to come in and do a Bible Study Group
2016-08-16 06:20:20 PM katierdale jlee, just call around to local churches and rotate out a different church each week or one church every other week. and in the afternoon
2016-08-16 06:20:20 PM anitas jlee, call the local parish and they usually will accomodate you
2016-08-16 06:20:21 PM djpreuss I pay community play money for Bingo and them have a community auction at the end of the month. I get my home health & vendors to sponor and bring in prizes. They love it
2016-08-16 06:20:21 PM christina12 yes local parishes and churches can help
2016-08-16 06:20:21 PM hayesmsthing i like abstract painting
2016-08-16 06:20:29 PM preciousv my residents dont like to drink only like 4
2016-08-16 06:20:32 PM kathyhughes Well I would be specific as to what you need
2016-08-16 06:20:35 PM nancyd hang in there hopefully they will come around.
2016-08-16 06:20:42 PM mhall hello everyone I am a little late, work
2016-08-16 06:20:45 PM kathyhughes and perhaps have church during the week
2016-08-16 06:20:54 PM nancyd probably do some advertising for volunteers
2016-08-16 06:21:03 PM lwilliams yes we have mass during the week
2016-08-16 06:21:05 PM bestkat4u we have a resident thar teaches our art class she was an art teacher
2016-08-16 06:21:15 PM preciousv thats awesome
2016-08-16 06:21:18 PM anitas we have non denominational parishes that volunteer for us
2016-08-16 06:21:18 PM boycejudith0405 We have Bible Study during the week - at 2:00
2016-08-16 06:21:19 PM christina12 we have catholic communion during the week so volunteers can come give the service
2016-08-16 06:21:22 PM bhenderson8207 we have a church service once a week, bible study three tuesdays a month, and 1:1 catholic visits on sundays
2016-08-16 06:21:29 PM dianajohnson WEDNSDAY IS HYMNS AND TRIVIA FOR ME
2016-08-16 06:21:29 PM jlee Local parish....havent thought of that.
2016-08-16 06:21:34 PM kathyhughes We had a Tailgate party every Sunday afternoon and watched a game, had snacks and had a great time with families
2016-08-16 06:21:39 PM slittle if there is a local college or university you can ask students to play music or teach a class for residents
2016-08-16 06:21:48 PM cindyc Bible trivia is great
2016-08-16 06:21:49 PM reiverkimberly If you need volunteers, reach out to senior high schools....most seniors around my area need community service to graduate
2016-08-16 06:21:50 PM mhall we also have bible study during the week
2016-08-16 06:21:50 PM dbest we have vespers ministers who come in alternatin weekends and then we give a donation to the church at the end of the year
2016-08-16 06:21:50 PM jackiebl i love the tailgate party idea
2016-08-16 06:21:51 PM daniellekondzich i like the tailgate ideda
2016-08-16 06:21:52 PM djpreuss I have the Catholic Church bring communion daily amd they do mass as well.
2016-08-16 06:21:55 PM hayesmsthing does anyone has resident volunteers. i have 4 and they are great!!
2016-08-16 06:22:03 PM sfuentes we have mass twice a month
2016-08-16 06:22:07 PM lladio I love the tailgate party
2016-08-16 06:22:10 PM preciousv anyone ever done a bible bake? the residents love it!
2016-08-16 06:22:10 PM 10924 most of our volunteers come during the night for us
2016-08-16 06:22:11 PM bestkat4u yes i do hayes
2016-08-16 06:22:14 PM jlee I currently have a service every two weeks on Wednesdays and every first Friday, and One every third Sunday...My residents want more!
2016-08-16 06:22:15 PM katierdale how do you do a tailgate party in the parking lot?
2016-08-16 06:22:17 PM rbordelon reach out to family members for your church functions you are going to be amazed by how they are willing to help out with that
2016-08-16 06:22:17 PM 10924 what's a bible bake?
2016-08-16 06:22:19 PM bestkat4u bible study and art
2016-08-16 06:22:26 PM dianed72 We had one and he loved to sing to the residents but he passed away.
2016-08-16 06:22:28 PM mhall I have two or three volunteers but not everyday
2016-08-16 06:22:28 PM nancyd i will be able to have resident volunteers soon
2016-08-16 06:22:34 PM hayesmsthing bible bake??
2016-08-16 06:22:34 PM boycejudith0405 What materials do you need for tailgate party other than snacks? like pom poms?
2016-08-16 06:22:35 PM kathyhughes no we did it in the activities room
2016-08-16 06:22:37 PM bhenderson8207 volunteers is an area that is lacking in our facility. not sure what to do to get that to change.
2016-08-16 06:22:41 PM dorisb I would like to hear more about your trivia game.
2016-08-16 06:22:46 PM sfuentes bible bake???
2016-08-16 06:22:50 PM jillm resident led bible study on thursdays
2016-08-16 06:23:00 PM nancyd google ideas for tailgating for nursing homes
2016-08-16 06:23:01 PM djpreuss I also have a n does sunday servic on no denom rev. that
2016-08-16 06:23:03 PM ladonnaanderson Some of our residents have history in ministry and positions of teaching in their churches, so they conduct sunday school lessons for our facility twice a week after breakfast for anyone who wants to worship together. There is sometimes, standing room only. big success in building relationships in their home.
2016-08-16 06:23:20 PM dianajohnson OH MY RESIDENTS LOVE TRIVIA
2016-08-16 06:23:24 PM kathyhughes We watched a game (baseball, football, Basketball, NASCAR) every Sunday afterneen
2016-08-16 06:23:34 PM wilda7 I saw that hungry hippo game also , it looks like fun . we thought we would try it as well
2016-08-16 06:23:36 PM bestkat4u we have services for every denom
2016-08-16 06:23:36 PM rbordelon try highschool students for your volunteer work most need it for credit
2016-08-16 06:23:39 PM angelasulli we play "free Rice" trivia every friday - Its free and when you answer questions you send foor to end wolrd hunger
2016-08-16 06:23:41 PM kathyhughes We asked families to bring snacks and we had the beverages
2016-08-16 06:23:45 PM dianajohnson TWO LADIES COME IN AND DO BIBLE TRIVIA
2016-08-16 06:23:46 PM christina12 we love football on sundays and coffee socials
2016-08-16 06:23:51 PM boycejudith0405 OK - Cincinnati loves the Bengals - Who Dey is our Cincinnati Cheer
2016-08-16 06:23:58 PM christina12 watching micheal jackson music videos
2016-08-16 06:23:58 PM betsyw I like that idea, especially as football season approaches
2016-08-16 06:23:59 PM preciousv hard to explain but you use the bible to find ingredients to bake something
2016-08-16 06:24:00 PM lsmitchell talk to employees, ost of the time their kids need the volunteer hours
2016-08-16 06:24:05 PM jlee Good call. How haven't thought to reach out to family members is beyond me. Thanks
2016-08-16 06:24:07 PM slittle every Friday is Blue Friday for the Seahawks
2016-08-16 06:24:11 PM mhall My residents are excited that football is starting
2016-08-16 06:24:12 PM aguison enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:24:13 PM dianed72 I have one of the residents be the commintator for our spelling bees. They love taking turns and listening to me misspell words.
2016-08-16 06:24:15 PM bhenderson8207 trivia is fun, being on the younger side i actually learn alot of history from my residents
2016-08-16 06:24:20 PM djpreuss I have the local senior church groups volunteer and come play games as well.
2016-08-16 06:24:20 PM kathyhughes We also had popcorn and the ladies would make a snack for the families
2016-08-16 06:24:22 PM aguison hi all!! :)
2016-08-16 06:24:26 PM nancyd yes asking family members to more involved. especially the ones that do come everyday or every other day to visit.
2016-08-16 06:24:29 PM lladio im having facials for the ladies and football for the males
2016-08-16 06:24:31 PM katierdale are spelling bees a hit?
2016-08-16 06:24:33 PM reiverkimberly oh! my residents love spelling bees! we also do a math bee
2016-08-16 06:24:38 PM betsyw hangman!
2016-08-16 06:24:43 PM kathyhughes It took some time to get going but was a every Sunday event
2016-08-16 06:24:43 PM bhenderson8207 oh a spelling bee would be interesting
2016-08-16 06:24:45 PM cindyc popcorn and a movie
2016-08-16 06:24:48 PM katierdale OH my residents LOVE hangman!
2016-08-16 06:24:51 PM jackiem its been interesting but i have to go,until next time.thanks
2016-08-16 06:24:53 PM djpreuss yes we either do Pop Corn, or Cookies daily
2016-08-16 06:24:54 PM jillm left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:24:54 PM jillm enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:24:55 PM boycejudith0405 Does anyone use Independent Living for volunteers in skilled ?
2016-08-16 06:24:55 PM angelasulli our local boys and girls club visites twice a month and plays games its a win win
2016-08-16 06:24:56 PM slittle Pictionary is a good one
2016-08-16 06:24:57 PM jackiem left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:24:58 PM reiverkimberly we do boggle on the blackboard as well, and that's a huge hit
2016-08-16 06:24:59 PM sfuentes spelling bee depends of the residents
2016-08-16 06:25:02 PM nancyd spelling bee sounds great
2016-08-16 06:25:04 PM dbest scattergories
2016-08-16 06:25:04 PM saraurb our residents love hang man! we do it at last once a week and any time that we have some free time with residents hagning out in the room
2016-08-16 06:25:05 PM dianed72 Yes, they love it. We go from super easy to hard, depending on the resident.
2016-08-16 06:25:06 PM lsmitchell i need better one to one ideas
2016-08-16 06:25:07 PM sfuentes they love better hangman
2016-08-16 06:25:09 PM jlee I can't read fast enough, lol
2016-08-16 06:25:20 PM katierdale Boggle on the black board?? I have a big whiteboard, I could do that!
2016-08-16 06:25:27 PM lsmitchell 50% of my residents are on 1 to 1
2016-08-16 06:25:28 PM lladio hangman sounds good.
2016-08-16 06:25:32 PM lwilliams me neither i just scroll up ideas are so great
2016-08-16 06:25:35 PM jackiebl does anyone know if u can print these chats out?
2016-08-16 06:25:41 PM hayesmsthing boggle sounds fun
2016-08-16 06:25:42 PM sfuentes we used a whiteboard
2016-08-16 06:25:44 PM dianed72 Hangman is a big hit somedays.
2016-08-16 06:25:46 PM pbaines2 Weekends are non productive since there is no management and upper management does not enforce anything
2016-08-16 06:25:51 PM jlee I believe so jackie
2016-08-16 06:25:51 PM slittle One on ones: beauty time, outdoors, read poetry, show youtube videos of interest, play local music
2016-08-16 06:25:53 PM 10924 I would like to try a spelling bee but I'm scared as to how it would turn out
2016-08-16 06:25:54 PM reiverkimberly for boggle all you have to do is make up a grid and write in the letters, they find the words
2016-08-16 06:25:55 PM djpreuss oh I like the Hang Man Idea, going to try it
2016-08-16 06:26:03 PM bhenderson8207 movie and popcorn is a big hit. we have a popcorn machine so the smell of fresh popcorn draws everyone in
2016-08-16 06:26:04 PM pbaines2 Pictionary is good
2016-08-16 06:26:07 PM sfuentes they love brainstorming
2016-08-16 06:26:09 PM daniellekondzich i tried a spelling bee and it did not work.
2016-08-16 06:26:12 PM cindyc manicures
2016-08-16 06:26:17 PM boycejudith0405 We print out daily acitivity and leave it on the residents dining room tables - also use a Huge White Board
2016-08-16 06:26:19 PM bhenderson8207 i have thought about hangman but havent tried it yet
2016-08-16 06:26:25 PM katierdale Yeah hangman keeps them interested and engaged. Just go around to each at a time and ask them to pick a letter.
2016-08-16 06:26:25 PM kathyhughes no but you can come back and read them. I posted the information in your class tips as a download
2016-08-16 06:26:29 PM dianed72 I also give the residents a subject for Hangman until the last word.
2016-08-16 06:26:34 PM mhall try spelling bee with easy words
2016-08-16 06:26:39 PM christina12 pictionary is always fun
2016-08-16 06:26:50 PM dorisb Never heard of Mexican Bingo. How do you play it?
2016-08-16 06:26:52 PM hayesmsthing pictionary (y)
2016-08-16 06:26:54 PM christina12 letting the residents draw themselves the things they think of lol
2016-08-16 06:26:54 PM daniellekondzich they were easy words and they still did not get it haha
2016-08-16 06:26:54 PM preciousv I am the only person in activities and im off on the weekends so ny weekend activities have to be self lead activities
2016-08-16 06:27:13 PM jillm left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:27:13 PM jillm enter the chat room
2016-08-16 06:27:17 PM rbordelon mecian bingo is fun
2016-08-16 06:27:19 PM djpreuss I think you ca view the chat latter on the main page if not copy paste
2016-08-16 06:27:21 PM reiverkimberly my resident like our "make a story" evryone gets a chance at adding a sentance to a story....it usually ends up hilarious
2016-08-16 06:27:21 PM mhall pictionary is fun
2016-08-16 06:27:26 PM jlee Spelling bees are a lot of fun for the residents. I think it takes them back to their schood days
2016-08-16 06:27:29 PM lsmitchell i did a paint your past with my resident and it was a big hit. i had them image something from their past that they loved or enjoyed
2016-08-16 06:27:35 PM dianed72 Charades is also fun, if you are okay with them laughing at you.
2016-08-16 06:27:36 PM slittle Ooooo Make A story sounds good
2016-08-16 06:27:36 PM preciousv the weekends are long and uneventful mostly for my residents
2016-08-16 06:27:42 PM katierdale hm, I tried makea story and my residents didn't understand...
2016-08-16 06:27:46 PM boycejudith0405 Oh how is that Paint you past?
2016-08-16 06:27:49 PM bhenderson8207 the make a story sounds like a great idea, could be very fun and a good time
2016-08-16 06:27:57 PM christina12 they love women just singing and dancing lol
2016-08-16 06:28:01 PM sfuentes I never think in make story sounds great
2016-08-16 06:28:09 PM lsmitchell i like that story idea
2016-08-16 06:28:14 PM djpreuss I need more ideas on weekend activities they can do when I am gone
2016-08-16 06:28:16 PM katierdale make a story is where they each add a word to the sentence?
2016-08-16 06:28:22 PM reiverkimberly sometime the stories go off into the weeds, but it usually turns out funny
2016-08-16 06:28:23 PM lwilliams so many great ideas thanks got to go talk to you next tuesday
2016-08-16 06:28:25 PM lwilliams left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:28:28 PM sfuentes I will try to include that in one of our calendars
2016-08-16 06:28:28 PM bhenderson8207 we have a lot of entertainers each month, music is a huge part of our facility
2016-08-16 06:28:38 PM dorisb paint and sip sounds like a great idea. I love the paint and wine parties I've been to
2016-08-16 06:28:43 PM boycejudith0405 How does that Paint Your Past - work?
2016-08-16 06:28:50 PM aguison if you guys have an ipad or a tablet, try Heads Up!
2016-08-16 06:28:52 PM angelasulli ice breaker games are great large group games/socials
2016-08-16 06:28:57 PM reiverkimberly make a atory is where we start a story with one sentence, then go around the room and each resident adds 1 sentence to it
2016-08-16 06:28:57 PM cindyc paint your past sounds great
2016-08-16 06:28:59 PM aguison or charades!
2016-08-16 06:29:12 PM dbest heads up went horribly in my facility! (AL)
2016-08-16 06:29:16 PM christina12 what is heads up?
2016-08-16 06:29:17 PM katierdale relverkimberly do they have to recite the previous sentences or just add?
2016-08-16 06:29:19 PM nancyd wheel of fortune
2016-08-16 06:29:21 PM bhenderson8207 we have recently purchased a karaoke machine! our residents love to sing!
2016-08-16 06:29:22 PM elimazeg i like heads up
2016-08-16 06:29:23 PM denisei like the story idea
2016-08-16 06:29:23 PM jlee The weekends are pretty slow for my residents too. I think they feel the change in energy with less people around. I try to make weekend activities enaging but recoginze their need to want to relax...habits of years of doing that
2016-08-16 06:29:25 PM preciousv my entertainment budget is so tiny its hard to find quality entertainers at an afforable rate
2016-08-16 06:29:27 PM hayesmsthing paint your past?? i like that
2016-08-16 06:29:28 PM katierdale dbest same here.
2016-08-16 06:29:33 PM sfuentes they also love riddles and finish phrases
2016-08-16 06:29:34 PM slittle Happy Hour Karoke
2016-08-16 06:29:37 PM djpreuss Yes we are planning a paint party tomorrow
2016-08-16 06:29:38 PM jillm charades would never work on my memory care unit!
2016-08-16 06:29:48 PM lsmitchell i had them imagine something from their past that they really enjoyed that made them happy... birth of a child, marriage, traveling, a car... think about it for 5 minutes then paint the image they picture. i had them talk about what they painted after. great conversation
2016-08-16 06:29:54 PM ladonnaanderson make a story is awesome....totally doing this with residents tommorrow. Great idea.
2016-08-16 06:29:54 PM dianed72 Do simple things for charades
2016-08-16 06:29:56 PM reiverkimberly katierdale....we actually write the story sentence by sentance so they can see it. they don't have to remember the entore thing
2016-08-16 06:30:01 PM dorisb We have two local churches that come in on two sunday afternoons a month
2016-08-16 06:30:05 PM boycejudith0405 That Paint your Past - do they bring pictures
2016-08-16 06:30:07 PM lsmitchell i love the sotry i dea too
2016-08-16 06:30:09 PM katierdale oh ok!! relver
2016-08-16 06:30:23 PM sfuentes yes you have to adapt your programs to your residents level
2016-08-16 06:30:23 PM angelasulli if you have a small budget call your local hostorians, health facilities, ymca etc. i have people come and speak every month for free!!!
2016-08-16 06:30:38 PM slittle We had a knitting club for fall to make things for gifts for Christmas
2016-08-16 06:30:41 PM preciousv thanks angela
2016-08-16 06:30:49 PM bhenderson8207 we have a couple of church groups who come in and perform for free
2016-08-16 06:30:55 PM christina12 i need to to get more historians in
2016-08-16 06:30:59 PM djpreuss nice idea on painting, i like the youtube paint parties on line they give you instructions and you can stop and paint at your own pace.
2016-08-16 06:31:06 PM christina12 left the chat room
2016-08-16 06:31:12 PM saraurb youtube paint parties are AWESOME!!!!!
2016-08-16 06:31:15 PM katierdale I'm kind of ashamed we were spending $100 a pop for an astronomer to come talk to a select crowd... :( glad he isn't coming back
2016-08-16 06:31:36 PM aguison paint parties sounds awesome! i want to try that
2016-08-16 06:31:37 PM hayesmsthing i love you tube and pinterest

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