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2016-10-11 06:17:02 PM kathyhughes We carved pumpkins
2016-10-11 06:17:03 PM mcurtis512 I am struggling with finding people to interview for the contiuum of care praticum
2016-10-11 06:17:11 PM carolyna just trying to figure out how to get this all done when I'm only an AAC
2016-10-11 06:17:15 PM jenniferezy we do a family fun halloween party the kids love it
2016-10-11 06:17:17 PM suelinton Stress does not help any!! Try to destress!!
2016-10-11 06:17:17 PM kerilforgues we carved also
2016-10-11 06:17:18 PM auazuibke0114 Yea we are doing pumkin carving with residents too
2016-10-11 06:17:19 PM megansnider we did pumpkin carvig and then a seed roastngdemo in the aftenoon SO FUN
2016-10-11 06:17:20 PM elimazeg I have a group of 15 kits coming the third week of october doing any kind of activities using pumkins, I'm so happy
2016-10-11 06:17:21 PM marissavega1274 we do paper pumpkins and the residents glue everything to the pumpkin like different sixe teeth eyes
2016-10-11 06:17:26 PM lorimcg we do a pumpkin decorating contest every year. to vote you have to bup tickets. the money goes to our resident fund
2016-10-11 06:17:26 PM amarkie i love the pumpkin carving idea just afraid of sharp tools being used
2016-10-11 06:17:26 PM saraheltman We are making spiders out of pumpkins using black pipe cleaners
2016-10-11 06:17:28 PM martyr58 Kathy- the Plan of corrections- do we use the residents for the examples you gave us- I read your discussion post and that is what I got out of it.
2016-10-11 06:17:31 PM carolyna and have so much less experience
2016-10-11 06:17:32 PM schmiess1 we send out back pack stuffers- to the schools to hand out to the kids inviting them to come to our nursing home for trick or treating
2016-10-11 06:17:34 PM mcurtis512 i wish we carve pumpkin its too hot at my work
2016-10-11 06:17:38 PM kathyhughes Mallery email me I think I can help
2016-10-11 06:17:39 PM elimazeg *kids
2016-10-11 06:17:40 PM tvs320 I was told by the state inspector that I had to ask every resident if they wanted to vote. Even in locked dementia unit. I need to keep a file that says what their response was. Yes, No or no answer. But I find this odd when some of them dont even know their own name.
2016-10-11 06:17:44 PM mcurtis512 okay
2016-10-11 06:17:56 PM auazuibke0114 Not all the resident will carve it
2016-10-11 06:17:59 PM slittle tvs320- wow, that's intense
2016-10-11 06:18:03 PM jenniferezy we have to put that in acare tracker now
2016-10-11 06:18:07 PM auazuibke0114 some will be watching
2016-10-11 06:18:09 PM jessicab hmmmm..really
2016-10-11 06:18:12 PM kathyhughes TVs....all residents can vote
2016-10-11 06:18:13 PM 123504147 No offense but the state inspectors have become the Gestapo
2016-10-11 06:18:13 PM heatherallen use paint! we are NOT carving...
2016-10-11 06:18:15 PM kathybrosrt Maybe I should do a Pumpkin week, crafts food, decorating..might think about that one
2016-10-11 06:18:16 PM tvs320 The state told me that I am not to judge it is their right
2016-10-11 06:18:26 PM mbowie0280 we painted pumpkins and ghost this week. Also made fall flower arrangements for the party
2016-10-11 06:18:29 PM angelamscott doing a ;ot with mason jars with residents and mod podge
2016-10-11 06:18:31 PM mcurtis512 Yup its their choice thats what we do
2016-10-11 06:18:31 PM martyr58 My residents love talking politics and we have had plenty to talk about!
2016-10-11 06:18:34 PM megansnider w can ask but can do no part of helping them do the absentee balot or going in to helpthe t poles
2016-10-11 06:18:39 PM jessicab how can you get them to vote
2016-10-11 06:18:40 PM auazuibke0114 Yes most of my residents voted yesterday
2016-10-11 06:18:40 PM kathyhughes Unless they are deemed incompetant by a court of law they can all vote
2016-10-11 06:18:43 PM boycejudith0405 What state is that?
2016-10-11 06:18:44 PM dbarry you guys are giving me lots of great idears for my halloween craft thanks so much
2016-10-11 06:18:45 PM slittle you can make easy cute tissue ghosts
2016-10-11 06:18:48 PM chazclayton we do a huge halloween carnival at our facility we hire a halloween bands that play shalloween jams, we get a bounce house, and have carival games. we invite over a daycare that has about 100 kids. and we have the residents line up and let the kids trick or treat with them. they love seeing the kids all dressed up and having a good ole time
2016-10-11 06:18:49 PM slittle all residents can do it
2016-10-11 06:18:53 PM mtg1071 absentee ballots
2016-10-11 06:18:58 PM suelinton I was told everyone can vote!
2016-10-11 06:18:58 PM tvs320 Oh court of law... not a dr?
2016-10-11 06:19:00 PM saraheltman How does absentee ballots work?
2016-10-11 06:19:00 PM martyr58 That takes care of alot of my residents!
2016-10-11 06:19:04 PM schmiess1 we also encourage staff to dress up and let the residents pick the winner
2016-10-11 06:19:04 PM auazuibke0114 Thanks slittle
2016-10-11 06:19:09 PM heatherallen use tootsie pops to make ghosts too!
2016-10-11 06:19:10 PM kathyhughes Believe me I have stood behind some people who should not be voting!
2016-10-11 06:19:11 PM lisa2 we do a pumpkin festival this month...everytghing pumpkin.Cookies,cakes,dips,coffe,...they love it and the staff gets involved
2016-10-11 06:19:14 PM mtg1071 But I think time is up for the currnt fiasco
2016-10-11 06:19:18 PM megansnider yeah
2016-10-11 06:19:20 PM kathyhughes Right TVS
2016-10-11 06:19:28 PM carolyna I feel we should be providing our residents with more information to allow them to be more informed
2016-10-11 06:19:29 PM suelinton I have too Kathy!!
2016-10-11 06:19:30 PM 123504147 A neighboring facility got a deficiency because their pureed french fries tasted like mashed potatoes and not french fries...seriously?
2016-10-11 06:19:30 PM kathyhughes Just a court of law
2016-10-11 06:19:30 PM pamgoodwin lol Kathy--me too
2016-10-11 06:19:35 PM jenniferezy we also have to put that in our net salutions when we did are interview if they are voting or not'
2016-10-11 06:19:38 PM slittle left the chat room
2016-10-11 06:19:40 PM kathybrosrt The residents that want to vote we take them in. They are strict though. You can read it to them, tell them their options, but in no way hint who to vote for or what to vote for
2016-10-11 06:19:40 PM mcurtis512 Do u guys have any cool games you do with your groups
2016-10-11 06:19:44 PM marissavega1274 we have the ladies from the polls to help our residents
2016-10-11 06:19:46 PM auazuibke0114 left the chat room
2016-10-11 06:19:47 PM carolyna my Administration disagrees
2016-10-11 06:19:53 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-10-11 06:19:54 PM mtg1071 Where are you 123456789?
2016-10-11 06:19:58 PM jenniferezy we play hot potatoe lol they love it
2016-10-11 06:19:58 PM mcurtis512 I am struggling in planning november
2016-10-11 06:20:02 PM wendax so what if my facility doesnt offer them the chance to vote?
2016-10-11 06:20:02 PM heatherallen mind games is becoming more popular!
2016-10-11 06:20:03 PM marissavega1274 its an all day thing for us to
2016-10-11 06:20:03 PM boycejudith0405 If they want they can get neutral help voting by Board of Elections staff only - is that correct?
2016-10-11 06:20:05 PM slittle enter the chat room
2016-10-11 06:20:08 PM heatherallen we do brain teasers
2016-10-11 06:20:10 PM lisa2 We do absentee ballots
2016-10-11 06:20:12 PM 123504147 California!!!
2016-10-11 06:20:13 PM dorisb left the chat room
2016-10-11 06:20:15 PM jenniferezy but we will be playing pass the turkey
2016-10-11 06:20:19 PM firstlady left the chat room
2016-10-11 06:20:21 PM megansnider what is pass the turkey
2016-10-11 06:20:24 PM dorisb enter the chat room
2016-10-11 06:20:26 PM lorimcg we do absentee ballots
2016-10-11 06:20:26 PM nancyd we do vrain teasers too
2016-10-11 06:20:27 PM kathyhughes Well then perhaps you need to contact the League of Women Voters or call the Board of Elections
2016-10-11 06:20:27 PM lisa2 Pass the turkey???
2016-10-11 06:20:27 PM sharonrwaltz We consult the social workers and look at the MDS evaluations to make a decision on whether we should initiate the voting process for residents who can't do it themselves. Many residents actually inquire about voting, so we also assist those residents.
2016-10-11 06:20:28 PM carolyna pass the turkey?
2016-10-11 06:20:29 PM slittle is it like hot potato?
2016-10-11 06:20:33 PM jenniferezy same as hot potatoe
2016-10-11 06:20:34 PM dbarry most of my residents are voting absenty
2016-10-11 06:20:34 PM tvs320 Ok. I did ask them all and if they said yes then we had them sign the papers.
2016-10-11 06:20:40 PM lorimcg what is pass the turkey
2016-10-11 06:20:41 PM jenniferezy just use a stuffed tiurkey
2016-10-11 06:20:41 PM heatherallen got it!
2016-10-11 06:20:42 PM auazuibke0114 Yes we will play turkey game too
2016-10-11 06:20:43 PM kathybrosrt well we are fixin to do our Mock debate in a few weeks then they will vote. haha some of them even cus
2016-10-11 06:20:44 PM mcurtis512 we playing stuff the turkey its a game i found on interest
2016-10-11 06:20:44 PM nancyd pass the turkey?????
2016-10-11 06:20:48 PM lisa2 oh gotcha
2016-10-11 06:20:53 PM carolyna kat I love that idea
2016-10-11 06:20:56 PM jenniferezy pin the feathers on the turkey
2016-10-11 06:20:59 PM angelamscott I like pass the turkey
2016-10-11 06:21:02 PM marissavega1274 cute
2016-10-11 06:21:03 PM slittle I would like to find out about stuff the turkey
2016-10-11 06:21:07 PM 123504147 Good idea...I need to find a way for my residents to vote
2016-10-11 06:21:11 PM amarkie pin the feathers is cute!
2016-10-11 06:21:13 PM martyr58 We play lots of hangman, creating words out of big words, jeopardy, suduko, and crossword puzzles.
2016-10-11 06:21:14 PM dbarry that sounds like fun
2016-10-11 06:21:19 PM amandalamireider yes, what is pass the turkey?
2016-10-11 06:21:22 PM sharonrwaltz Pushing for every single resident to vote, even when they are not cognitively aware, could potentially lead to voter fraud where the staff in charge of the process end up voting FOR the resident.
2016-10-11 06:21:27 PM boycejudith0405 We already registered everyone that wanted to or that said yes - and if they need help - Board of Elecitons sends someone to help
2016-10-11 06:21:30 PM jenniferezy we dopin the wart for halloween
2016-10-11 06:21:31 PM megansnider yeah
2016-10-11 06:21:36 PM nancyd pin the feathers on the turkey sounds FUN
2016-10-11 06:21:37 PM suelinton I really wish I could do a mock debate but my residents are very low functioning! maybe I can come up with something???
2016-10-11 06:21:39 PM pamgoodwin We can't do hangman in my facility--not politically correct
2016-10-11 06:21:40 PM 123504147 We play a lot of bingo, make a word, trivia, memory match, etc.
2016-10-11 06:21:43 PM katierdale 1235 see if you can get transportation for your residents. otherwise, today was the last day to register to vote in texas...not sure about your state
2016-10-11 06:21:44 PM angelamscott My resident are advanced in the dementia stage, so they don't vote
2016-10-11 06:21:45 PM chazclayton we are doing ballot by mail at my facility
2016-10-11 06:21:47 PM kacies we do a sensory game with spices. whe have them smell the different spices and guess what they are. that can be mixed up for the seasons. this time of year and christmas are always good ones. certain smells bring ya right back to a holiday dinner
2016-10-11 06:21:48 PM heatherallen i want a spin board like on wheel of fortune! we play hangman too but i want it more like wof.
2016-10-11 06:21:58 PM auazuibke0114 We will do trivia too
2016-10-11 06:22:02 PM jenniferezy we did finger painting back in MIU omg so much fun
2016-10-11 06:22:03 PM megansnider we need new bingo cards - any advice on where to get some new ones that are LARGEprint
2016-10-11 06:22:03 PM kathybrosrt No Sharon..I have 2 residents running for president..its a mock debate and mock vote. Just for fun
2016-10-11 06:22:05 PM stephr518 I finally found flyswatters at wal-mart and so we played with balloons with the flyswatters and they loved it.
2016-10-11 06:22:08 PM nancyd let's make a deal went over well with our residents
2016-10-11 06:22:13 PM mbowie0280 We have a lot of different levals of care at my facility. from high functioning to low. I have different vol
2016-10-11 06:22:14 PM kathyhughes We set up a voting area with all sorts of Red White and Blue Decor and brought the residents down to vote in the activity room via their absentee ballots
2016-10-11 06:22:17 PM lisa2 We usually do brain gaqames with the next holiday.Taking the letters and coming up with a word for that holiday.Or sometimes I'll give them a subject to put the letter to
2016-10-11 06:22:18 PM auazuibke0114 sensory games for halloween
2016-10-11 06:22:19 PM suelinton angelamscott,,,,,I can relate!! Big time!!
2016-10-11 06:22:20 PM mtg1071 Please guys help me with crafts that my folks can do? I have pulled several things from Pinterest that are cut and look easy until I show up in the Activity Room and try to execute them
2016-10-11 06:22:22 PM 123504147 I love the spice game idea...totally going to steal it!
2016-10-11 06:22:23 PM mcurtis512 http://kidfriendlythingstodo.com/2015/11/stuff-the-turkey-thanksgiving-game-for-kids/
2016-10-11 06:22:25 PM tvs320 I had to ask everyone in my dementia unit. Even if they are non verbal. We asked them all
2016-10-11 06:22:26 PM kathybrosrt Nice Kathy
2016-10-11 06:22:27 PM angelamscott Turkey craft with each resdent ahnd
2016-10-11 06:22:32 PM kacies a mock debate!! I love that idea. we do a mock wedding
2016-10-11 06:22:32 PM schmiess1 heatherallen- we have a hand held version of wheel of fortune that you plug into the tv!
2016-10-11 06:22:34 PM saraheltman We try to do a smell guesing game but our residents can't smell very well. Everything they say is "vanilla"
2016-10-11 06:22:35 PM mbowie0280 opps i sent it without finishing
2016-10-11 06:22:39 PM katierdale megan S&S has killer bingo cards - they're big and easy to clear. they're pricey but they are worth it
2016-10-11 06:22:40 PM heatherallen i missed the spice game!
2016-10-11 06:22:46 PM marissavega1274 we do guess the spices
2016-10-11 06:22:48 PM amarkie wow thats a cute idea kethy makes them feel like they are at a poll
2016-10-11 06:22:48 PM chazclayton i like the idea of setting it up likethat
2016-10-11 06:22:52 PM heatherallen ill look into that
2016-10-11 06:22:53 PM mtg1071 spice game?
2016-10-11 06:22:55 PM elimazeg We do mock wedding too, nice
2016-10-11 06:22:55 PM marissavega1274 smelling different spices
2016-10-11 06:22:56 PM wendax if you get a roku you can download a free game of hangman that you can play on the tv, it adds a body part for each wrong letter until you win or hang
2016-10-11 06:22:57 PM megansnider that is cute -the fake pole
2016-10-11 06:22:58 PM arepic Yep, we asked every single resident on the dementia unit and it was very tedious
2016-10-11 06:22:59 PM mcurtis512 we done a thankful tree for a bullentin board
2016-10-11 06:22:59 PM kacies our residents think everything is oregano for some reason lol
2016-10-11 06:22:59 PM nancyd im getting ready to do hungry hippo game this friday for the first time
2016-10-11 06:23:00 PM jenniferezy paper -mache
2016-10-11 06:23:00 PM dorisb I just got back on. Computer issues. How do those of you who send letters to servicemen and women overseas find out who they are and where to send them?
2016-10-11 06:23:02 PM megansnider poll*
2016-10-11 06:23:04 PM jessicab diffrent spices is great
2016-10-11 06:23:05 PM martyr58 I do the spices too, and I also put a thing in a bag and have them guess "What's in the Bag". When some of them shriek-we all laugh!
2016-10-11 06:23:05 PM lorimcg on the day of election we do a mock voting and staff participates
2016-10-11 06:23:08 PM slittle you can show the debates at residents wait to cast their vote too
2016-10-11 06:23:09 PM shuntat1984 i like the spices game
2016-10-11 06:23:13 PM amandalamireider what do you guys do to make easy to do crafts more age appropriate? There are a lot of easy crafts out there, but they seem mostly aimed towards kids.
2016-10-11 06:23:14 PM heatherallen holy moly its so fast!
2016-10-11 06:23:15 PM sharonrwaltz That's cool, kathy! I was just addressing the ethical side of voting with residents who have dementia.
2016-10-11 06:23:16 PM tvs320 I have volunteers coming in to help them fill out absentee ballots.
2016-10-11 06:23:16 PM jessicab wow we are active tonight!!! im loving it
2016-10-11 06:23:19 PM arepic It took me all day to find everyone and get a signature
2016-10-11 06:23:19 PM heatherallen slow ya roll
2016-10-11 06:23:21 PM jenniferezy we made pumkins out of it last year messy but fun
2016-10-11 06:23:24 PM mbowie0280 Sounds like great ideas!!!
2016-10-11 06:23:27 PM kacies we also do a thankful tree wherer the leaves are cutouts of their hands
2016-10-11 06:23:27 PM nancyd what's in a bag went very well too
2016-10-11 06:23:29 PM marissavega1274 oo and we make dog treats for the pets that visit
2016-10-11 06:23:38 PM auazuibke0114 sure sound crazy
2016-10-11 06:23:44 PM slittle dog treat making is very popular
2016-10-11 06:23:44 PM kathybrosrt we diod a wedding Fashion show. the staff modeled the wedding dresses for the residents. One of the residents had her daughter wear the paper wedding dress she wore in the 40's
2016-10-11 06:23:49 PM suelinton I have to sign off to get ready for tomorrow. It was nice chatting with everyone and to everyone good luck and have a great day tomorrow! Every day is so rewarding for me!!!
2016-10-11 06:23:51 PM jenniferezy if we made dog treats some would eat them :(
2016-10-11 06:23:51 PM amandalamireider sharonwaltz, I was thinking the same thing....
2016-10-11 06:23:51 PM carolyna I had to encourage my AD to let us do that
2016-10-11 06:23:55 PM martyr58 We make a Thanksgiving wreath out of their hands
2016-10-11 06:23:56 PM heatherallen lol
2016-10-11 06:23:58 PM nancyd im still getting it together for a pet to visit our facility
2016-10-11 06:24:01 PM marissavega1274 we only do it this time of year
2016-10-11 06:24:05 PM megansnider pet therapy is so great
2016-10-11 06:24:06 PM stephr518 I really wish we had a spot to cook, I love love love cooking and the residents would love it.
2016-10-11 06:24:12 PM heatherallen love the wreath
2016-10-11 06:24:14 PM megansnider can you do no bk stuff
2016-10-11 06:24:16 PM jenniferezy I made the wreath out of mittens last year
2016-10-11 06:24:21 PM mcurtis512 We love pets visits at my job
2016-10-11 06:24:23 PM carolyna do any of you have cats that visit
2016-10-11 06:24:26 PM auazuibke0114 Yes they lovepet visit
2016-10-11 06:24:28 PM martyr58 Take in a crock pot to cook with!
2016-10-11 06:24:31 PM carolyna we only get dogs
2016-10-11 06:24:36 PM shuntat1984 i need ideas for thanksgiving crafts
2016-10-11 06:24:37 PM slittle kathybrosrt we did that in june. Such a great idea!!! I'm a newlywed so I was able to bring my husband in & we danced for the residents in our wedding attire
2016-10-11 06:24:37 PM marissavega1274 we have the cat depot monthly
2016-10-11 06:24:39 PM kacies we had a cat visit a specific resident once
2016-10-11 06:24:41 PM jenniferezy we want a cat to live there we are trying
2016-10-11 06:24:42 PM kathyhughes There are lots of items that you can use if you don't have a kitchem
2016-10-11 06:24:44 PM nancyd hopefully i can bring my cat
2016-10-11 06:24:46 PM kathyhughes kitchen
2016-10-11 06:24:51 PM 123504147 I made a scratcher ticket wreath and sold raffle tickets to fundraise for our halloween carnival...we made $400!
2016-10-11 06:24:52 PM lorimcg my residents want to do dog treats. i take my dog in and they hate i bring her treats and they don't get to give their treats they keep on hand
2016-10-11 06:24:54 PM megansnider yeah - crock pot and no bke items
2016-10-11 06:24:55 PM dbarry my residents love the pet visits as well
2016-10-11 06:24:56 PM mcurtis512 we have two cats at the nursing home i work at
2016-10-11 06:25:00 PM martyr58 I take my dog in to visit- they love my little cocker.
2016-10-11 06:25:00 PM mark26 enter the chat room
2016-10-11 06:25:00 PM amandalamireider martyr, that's a great idea. crock pots are a great compromise if you don't have access to a kitchen!
2016-10-11 06:25:00 PM chazclayton yes i love pet therpay and even more so that i have my own dog i bring up to work with me and the residents love him and since i spend everyday with the residents they really get to conect with my dog
2016-10-11 06:25:01 PM carolyna are they declawed?
2016-10-11 06:25:01 PM schmiess1 baby goats
2016-10-11 06:25:06 PM marissavega1274 no
2016-10-11 06:25:07 PM mark26 hi guys
2016-10-11 06:25:07 PM kacies i rescue cats but have none which would deal well on my dementia unit! :)
2016-10-11 06:25:10 PM wendax we have 4 dogs 4 cats and about 9 birds that live at my facility
2016-10-11 06:25:14 PM heatherallen ooh i like the ticket wreath too!
2016-10-11 06:25:14 PM mtg1071 Baby Goats!!! :)
2016-10-11 06:25:15 PM dorisb We do a lot of soups with the residents in the winter and put it in crock pots.
2016-10-11 06:25:19 PM mcurtis512 Yes a reisdent daughter brought her cat on a leash
2016-10-11 06:25:19 PM marissavega1274 they are kittens
2016-10-11 06:25:20 PM angelamscott { got a toaster oven, since I don't have a kitchen
2016-10-11 06:25:21 PM slittle every sunday i bring in my dog
2016-10-11 06:25:22 PM auazuibke0114 Hi Mark26
2016-10-11 06:25:23 PM lorimcg we have one cat that lives on our 3rd floor
2016-10-11 06:25:24 PM benjaminfresby pet thereapy is a hit at my facility. they love the small dogs
2016-10-11 06:25:27 PM carolyna we did a petting zoo for county fair days
2016-10-11 06:25:30 PM katierdale what things should we do for our Thanksgiving dinner? Besides entertainment, I want to take advantage of the families being present...
2016-10-11 06:25:31 PM 123504147 OOOHHHH Crockpot food demonstrations!!! You guys have the best ideas!
2016-10-11 06:25:32 PM elimazeg Our psychiatrist have a beautiful small dog and all the residents love him....
2016-10-11 06:25:35 PM heatherallen my admin said no pets without papers.
2016-10-11 06:25:38 PM kathyhughes NASCO has a great portable oven
2016-10-11 06:25:40 PM kathybrosrt wow Dora..hold up so I can find my magnify glass
2016-10-11 06:25:44 PM jenniferezy I came in SAT, and someone had a frog siting on the table in a bucket UGG
2016-10-11 06:25:45 PM slittle thanksgiving bingo?
2016-10-11 06:25:47 PM heatherallen same wverywhere else?
2016-10-11 06:25:48 PM nancyd after i get my cat fixed and claws clipped
2016-10-11 06:25:49 PM stephr518 I will look up NASCO
2016-10-11 06:25:49 PM megansnider portable oven?! what!!
2016-10-11 06:25:50 PM amarkie i just started at a new facility ill hae to check if we can bring pets in!
2016-10-11 06:25:52 PM sharonrwaltz We had a petting zoo last month with goats, turtles, horse, llama, chicks, ducklings, bunnies...it was adorable. residents loved it.
2016-10-11 06:25:54 PM dorisb My son brought a baby goat in and the residents loved it!
2016-10-11 06:25:55 PM suelinton I'm not quite off yet!! Just wanted to let everyone know that I saw the cutest Lassie dog brought in by one of the residents family members!! My residents who are low functioning absolutely loved this dog named Nickie.. A great pet visit!
2016-10-11 06:26:00 PM auazuibke0114 We have vet people bring in their vaccinated dogs
2016-10-11 06:26:02 PM jessicab our residnets love animals! have daily visits
2016-10-11 06:26:03 PM mark26 we have therapeutic dogs that comes once or twice a week
2016-10-11 06:26:03 PM arepic On the pet visit topic, my coworker had a great idea to get volunteers with different animals come in and have the residents hold bunnies or guinea pigs instead of having just dogs come in for therapy. I think that would be a great thing for the residents to be able to hold and cuddle an animal
2016-10-11 06:26:06 PM mcurtis512 we have toaster oven but we can use the kitchen oven because i am trained on them because i was a former dietary aide
2016-10-11 06:26:06 PM kacies what types of regulations are there on having animals live within the facility?
2016-10-11 06:26:09 PM carolyna a llama? how cool but they spit
2016-10-11 06:26:10 PM martyr58 We made potato skins for watching football games on Sundays.
2016-10-11 06:26:11 PM jessicab we are pet friendly as well
2016-10-11 06:26:11 PM lisa2 We let the residents make apple butter in a crock pot.They loved it.:let each one put in an ingredient.Then had kitchen make them biscuits
2016-10-11 06:26:16 PM mbowie0280 We have pet therapy on the weekends. I have things scheduled on the weekends as well since the weekends are a bit slow
2016-10-11 06:26:21 PM jenniferezy we made meat pies
2016-10-11 06:26:22 PM suelinton Pet visits are so great!!
2016-10-11 06:26:24 PM sharonrwaltz we ask for updated vaccination papers.
2016-10-11 06:26:25 PM kathyhughes You have to check the state regulations for pets
2016-10-11 06:26:31 PM kathybrosrt Monday nights we have pet therapy
2016-10-11 06:26:32 PM tvs320 I have another question about wondering. If a resident just likes to walk and isnt exit seeking. However they leave the unit and get lost because their sight is bad and its a big building. I do not feel they should be put in locked unit. How do you deal with this issue?
2016-10-11 06:26:34 PM nancyd apple butter sounds good
2016-10-11 06:26:42 PM jenniferezy I have a resident who all she wants to do is cook so we cook everyday with her
2016-10-11 06:26:44 PM martyr58 Apple butter- or even apple sauce.
2016-10-11 06:26:44 PM mcurtis512 yes you do
2016-10-11 06:26:44 PM dorisb Anyone bringing their dog in has to have a rabies vaccination certificate.
2016-10-11 06:26:45 PM amarkie Kacies I had a pet bunny in my last facility, all three years state didnt say a word to me
2016-10-11 06:26:49 PM mark26 no papers for dogs are not allowed inside the facility
2016-10-11 06:26:55 PM marissavega1274 as long as they are updated with shots they can come visit
2016-10-11 06:26:56 PM kerilforgues pet therapy is great as well as bringing in children
2016-10-11 06:26:59 PM 123504147 There are organizations that will schedule therapy pets to come into your facility to visit the residents...all on a voluntary basis
2016-10-11 06:27:00 PM sharonrwaltz and the therapy pets are often certified as well
2016-10-11 06:27:08 PM mcurtis512 Make sure their shots and stuff are updated
2016-10-11 06:27:09 PM lisa2 we have to have an updated record of the pets shots
2016-10-11 06:27:10 PM jessicab yes always certified
2016-10-11 06:27:11 PM carolyna how do your facilities deal with birds?
2016-10-11 06:27:15 PM lorimcg same in our building. no papers no pet visit
2016-10-11 06:27:17 PM pamgoodwin tys320--it's a safety issue.
2016-10-11 06:27:18 PM suelinton I have already looked into state regulations for pets. They have to be updated with shots etc.
2016-10-11 06:27:20 PM angelamscott I make candy in the microwave using different flavors
2016-10-11 06:27:26 PM heatherallen we are in deep east texas. no therapy animals close enough.
2016-10-11 06:27:28 PM dbarry as long as the shot records are up to date they can bring them in
2016-10-11 06:27:28 PM marissavega1274 we had a bird cage but they took it down
2016-10-11 06:27:29 PM boycejudith0405 Dogs are popular
2016-10-11 06:27:30 PM kathybrosrt I dont think they should be locked up either. The CNA should guide the resident back
2016-10-11 06:27:34 PM chazclayton yes they just have to be up to date on shots and kept on a leash here in texas
2016-10-11 06:27:34 PM kacies we use to have birds but that are long gone. i love animals but i feel in certain settings they could be a fall risk. especially cats. i trip over mine daily
2016-10-11 06:27:36 PM jessicab we have many finches
2016-10-11 06:27:37 PM nancyd we have to have up to date shots for the animals
2016-10-11 06:27:37 PM carolyna we have 2 love birds that the DON brought and we have to clean them
2016-10-11 06:27:37 PM megansnider dogsar so popular
2016-10-11 06:27:39 PM 123504147 Which reminds me that I have to call 4 Paws again to schedule more pet visits
2016-10-11 06:27:40 PM tvs320 I know its a safty issue but I think they have a right to walk.
2016-10-11 06:27:42 PM megansnider w have pet therapy bunnies too
2016-10-11 06:27:47 PM angelamscott Bird feeders in the court yard
2016-10-11 06:27:48 PM kathybrosrt uffta cant keep up in here
2016-10-11 06:27:51 PM dorisb Where do you find these therapy dog organizations? We have a bird aviary which the residents really like.

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