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2016-11-01 06:03:07 PM baileykillingsworth What is the topic for the newbies?
2016-11-01 06:03:10 PM pamgoodwin enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:03:13 PM vendi ok so the stuff i did in October, i should see it soon? I just wanna know you are getting my stuff:)
2016-11-01 06:03:14 PM samanthaculver week 5
2016-11-01 06:03:21 PM bhenderson8207 I am on week 14
2016-11-01 06:03:23 PM 123504147 I really enjoyed the sensory programs that we created for our homework. Makes me excited
2016-11-01 06:03:24 PM cynthiasickler IM IN WEEK 5, WHAQTS THE TOPIC
2016-11-01 06:03:25 PM lisa2 week 5
2016-11-01 06:03:29 PM dbarry as long as it
2016-11-01 06:03:35 PM 123504147 I am also on week 5
2016-11-01 06:03:38 PM carolyna I wish I was better at sensory
2016-11-01 06:03:41 PM bri931 Yeah I learned a lot about sensory activities
2016-11-01 06:03:42 PM lorimcg week 5
2016-11-01 06:03:45 PM anjalihpatel yes, topic!
2016-11-01 06:03:47 PM angelalchaffee left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:03:48 PM samanthaculver just sharing ideas
2016-11-01 06:03:48 PM lisa2 theres alot of week 5
2016-11-01 06:03:49 PM kathyhughes The Mid Term for the October class is Nov 22-28
2016-11-01 06:03:51 PM megansnider week 14!
2016-11-01 06:03:52 PM schmiess1 wk5
2016-11-01 06:03:54 PM angelalchaffee enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:03:54 PM samanthaculver thats the topic
2016-11-01 06:03:58 PM mbolling week 5
2016-11-01 06:04:02 PM reddis I love pinterest for helping me think of so many different Ideas!
2016-11-01 06:04:05 PM kathyhughes And again we are talking about November activities
2016-11-01 06:04:08 PM bri931 spice painting was in one of the pinterest links we had this past week, check it out! It's awesome
2016-11-01 06:04:12 PM samanthaculver oh
2016-11-01 06:04:12 PM lorimcg pinterest has so many good ideas
2016-11-01 06:04:18 PM jhickson Pinterest is a life saver!!
2016-11-01 06:04:19 PM kathyhughes There is no topic
2016-11-01 06:04:20 PM vendi do you guys use the National Day calendar at all?
2016-11-01 06:04:22 PM cynthiasickler I DID A THANKSFUL TREE ONCE
2016-11-01 06:04:23 PM bri931 I saw it and was like, i HAVE TO DO THAT
2016-11-01 06:04:26 PM carolyna I have to drive the bus in the veterans parade
2016-11-01 06:04:28 PM mbowie0280 Yes I am very much so enjoying this course. I have changed my entire way of thinking as an activity director
2016-11-01 06:04:32 PM lisa2 will there be a test nov22-28?
2016-11-01 06:04:35 PM marissavega1274 i loves the season squishy bag ideas
2016-11-01 06:04:40 PM marissavega1274 pintrist
2016-11-01 06:04:43 PM rebeccaa is anyone doing an advent calender?
2016-11-01 06:04:45 PM vmccann We do, everyday is something "day"
2016-11-01 06:04:47 PM pamgoodwin Good Evening everyone
2016-11-01 06:04:48 PM kathyhughes Jennifer where are you so I can find someone to help you
2016-11-01 06:04:50 PM megansnider we are doing an adventcalenar
2016-11-01 06:04:52 PM lorimcg what is that marissa
2016-11-01 06:04:55 PM sueg no
2016-11-01 06:04:56 PM dbarry what is that
2016-11-01 06:05:01 PM mbowie0280 ????
2016-11-01 06:05:02 PM kacies friday the 4th is national candy day. we are having a sweets social
2016-11-01 06:05:07 PM jdw090882 Lufkin, Tx
2016-11-01 06:05:07 PM samanthaculver each day i will write 1 thing that i am thankful for and when they see me in the hallway they have to tell me 1 think they are thankful for
2016-11-01 06:05:23 PM vmccann Thats so awesome
2016-11-01 06:05:24 PM bri931 i like that
2016-11-01 06:05:25 PM megansnider i lik that
2016-11-01 06:05:31 PM dbarry sounds great
2016-11-01 06:05:32 PM sueg left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:05:33 PM carolyna we are also having a Literary fashion show but the assistants don't get much detail
2016-11-01 06:05:33 PM kathyhughes Anyone near Lufkin Texas?
2016-11-01 06:05:34 PM rosesyellow713 good idea sam
2016-11-01 06:05:34 PM reddis Advent Calendars sound like a great way to make the residents feel special! Especially if you can find like a certain candy they used to eat as a kid
2016-11-01 06:05:34 PM sueg enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:05:36 PM 123504147 I recently went to a dementia care conference that explained all the Allen levels of Abilities Care...it was awesome!
2016-11-01 06:05:37 PM dbarry no
2016-11-01 06:05:38 PM vendi yeah i try to get my food service people help me and 1 or 2x a week we get snacks related to the National Day
2016-11-01 06:05:39 PM samanthaculver doing it on the daily chronicle
2016-11-01 06:05:43 PM cynthiasickler I DID A THANKFUL TREE ONE YEAR. TOOK A TWIG LOOKING STICK THING FROM OUTSIDE, OUT IT IN PLANTER AND TRACED RESIDENTS HANDS AND WROTE WHAT WE WERE THANKFUL FOR. LOVED IT
2016-11-01 06:05:44 PM mbolling My residents will also be making dream catchers since November is also Native American Month and I have one resident who is part Native American.
2016-11-01 06:05:50 PM kerilforgues Thanksgiving chopped. We are given food items and have to make a Thanksgiving meal out of them. Some of the ingredients can be really random
2016-11-01 06:05:51 PM firstlady Oh yeah PINTEREST is great for ideas
2016-11-01 06:05:52 PM marissavega1274 get leaves and twigs and put them in a bag with other stuff for summer fall winter and spring. i can send you the link
2016-11-01 06:06:06 PM lisa2 i look at pintrest for ides all the time
2016-11-01 06:06:06 PM angelamscott left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:06:16 PM anjalihpatel we always use pinterest!
2016-11-01 06:06:17 PM carolyna Hometalk would be great for ideas too
2016-11-01 06:06:19 PM mbowie0280 I made invatations today for our Thanksgiving dinner that will be held Nov. 17th. They will be in the mail tomorrow
2016-11-01 06:06:20 PM anjalihpatel awesome tool!
2016-11-01 06:06:22 PM severest enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:06:24 PM marissavega1274 we do daily chronicle too
2016-11-01 06:06:28 PM lorimcg that sounds fun. i'll figure it out.
2016-11-01 06:06:30 PM kacies has anyone used notjustbingo.com ? its a nice site and the name is great!
2016-11-01 06:06:30 PM samanthaculver loveit
2016-11-01 06:06:32 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:06:34 PM auazuibke0114 left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:06:37 PM mbowie0280 What is that!!??
2016-11-01 06:06:38 PM lisa2 we have used real leaves and a paper plate and let them make a fall wreath before
2016-11-01 06:06:40 PM bri931 no i need to check that out
2016-11-01 06:06:43 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:06:45 PM joannab Yes. good site!
2016-11-01 06:06:45 PM megansnider yea that site is fun ad has good lists of dates
2016-11-01 06:06:47 PM vmccann I love pintrest... If I only had a penny for everytime I look at it lol
2016-11-01 06:06:49 PM severest Good Evening.
2016-11-01 06:06:50 PM auazuibke0114 left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:06:51 PM 123504147 I have checked out the notjustbingo site and it is really cool
2016-11-01 06:06:55 PM samanthaculver hello
2016-11-01 06:06:56 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:06:59 PM anjalihpatel about to check it out
2016-11-01 06:07:00 PM jdw090882 Kathy the Activity Director from local nursing home said she would help me.
2016-11-01 06:07:00 PM firstlady No but i sure will check it out
2016-11-01 06:07:01 PM rebeccaa Yes I have used not just bingo but it reapeats its ideas every year
2016-11-01 06:07:02 PM dbarry its a great site lots of great fun idears
2016-11-01 06:07:02 PM lisa2 never heard of that site
2016-11-01 06:07:03 PM samanthaculver love it too
2016-11-01 06:07:07 PM auazuibke0114 left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:07:12 PM kathyhughes Thats perfect Jennifer
2016-11-01 06:07:13 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:07:16 PM auazuibke0114 left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:07:19 PM reddis Fall Wreaths aer great! And for christmas you can make ones with their handprints.
2016-11-01 06:07:20 PM kathyhughes It will help you
2016-11-01 06:07:23 PM carolyna anyone heard of Kinetic sand
2016-11-01 06:07:26 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:07:33 PM dbarry no
2016-11-01 06:07:33 PM samanthaculver yes i want to make it
2016-11-01 06:07:37 PM bri931 like moon sand?
2016-11-01 06:07:40 PM auazuibke0114 left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:07:41 PM samanthaculver kinda
2016-11-01 06:07:41 PM reddis Kinetic sand is awesome!
2016-11-01 06:07:45 PM kacies my son has kinetic sand. never thought to use it in the facility
2016-11-01 06:07:46 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:07:51 PM cynthiasickler PUTTING ACORNS IN A CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH ACORNS AND THOSE FAKE CANDLES ARE CUTE TOO.
2016-11-01 06:07:51 PM haliea oh thats a good idea!
2016-11-01 06:07:52 PM kacies they would love it
2016-11-01 06:07:52 PM kerilforgues love it
2016-11-01 06:07:55 PM baileykillingsworth The residents are going to make Thanksgiving cards also!
2016-11-01 06:07:55 PM carolyna I think it would be great for sensory
2016-11-01 06:07:59 PM mbolling I have some Kinetic sand that we use in 1:1 sensory visits
2016-11-01 06:08:02 PM lisa2 yes good idea for christmas
2016-11-01 06:08:03 PM jdw090882 Yes 'mam
2016-11-01 06:08:07 PM cynthiasickler ITS SO HARD TO KEEP UP WITH THE MESSAGES GOING SO FAST
2016-11-01 06:08:08 PM jhickson my son has it also. i bet the residents would love that! awesome idea!!
2016-11-01 06:08:10 PM joannab Has anyone had success with kinetic sand? My residents didn't take to it.
2016-11-01 06:08:11 PM lorimcg we are starting signups for our christmas choir. we lost a lot of the residents so we need to find some singers
2016-11-01 06:08:15 PM vendi Have you tried doing an auction? I am trying it this month as our residents cant go shopping.. we are getting lots of donations that they will bid on with their play money
2016-11-01 06:08:19 PM auazuibke0114 Hello everyonee
2016-11-01 06:08:21 PM carolyna we are going to do thank you cards for first responders
2016-11-01 06:08:23 PM dbarry what is it made from
2016-11-01 06:08:24 PM megansnider that is a fun ide
2016-11-01 06:08:28 PM mbowie0280 We did some karaoke soday! We were singing holiday songs It was sooooo fun all residents on enjoyed this activity
2016-11-01 06:08:29 PM auazuibke0114 Own pace
2016-11-01 06:08:29 PM samanthaculver we have a craft sho this weekend
2016-11-01 06:08:38 PM bri931 we do an auction once a month in my facility
2016-11-01 06:08:46 PM carolyna dbarry just google kinetic sand
2016-11-01 06:08:48 PM samanthaculver the moeny raised from tht will go towards resdients christmas
2016-11-01 06:08:50 PM dbarry i like that
2016-11-01 06:08:50 PM cynthiasickler WHAT KIND OF AUCTION EVERY MONTH
2016-11-01 06:08:52 PM lorimcg i was looking at the sand. i have to watch because some put things in their mouths
2016-11-01 06:08:54 PM reddis Holiday cards for current active soldiers would be a great idea!
2016-11-01 06:09:00 PM kathyhughes What do you auction?
2016-11-01 06:09:02 PM anjalihpatel 'we did a craft and share for the upcoming thanksgiving spirit
2016-11-01 06:09:06 PM bhenderson8207 We will start making cards for the holidays that the residents can send to their friends and family.
2016-11-01 06:09:11 PM rebeccaa Auctions are a good idea. Your residents can earn chips playing games and use it to buy items at the auction
2016-11-01 06:09:13 PM auazuibke0114 We had halloween bash last saturday
2016-11-01 06:09:14 PM vendi do they enjoy the auction? I hope ours do! we shall see
2016-11-01 06:09:18 PM jdw090882 the auction sounds fun
2016-11-01 06:09:21 PM baileykillingsworth We had a karoke contest a couple of weeks ago and of course I lost!
2016-11-01 06:09:23 PM vmccann Any ideas for Thankgiving baskets
2016-11-01 06:09:24 PM samanthaculver we are getting a family and buying for the kids
2016-11-01 06:09:31 PM lisa2 we will be putting out our angels tree soon to
2016-11-01 06:09:31 PM 123504147 I am trying to think of a fundraiser for next month...anyone have any ideas?
2016-11-01 06:09:36 PM auazuibke0114 costume contest and chili cook off
2016-11-01 06:09:38 PM bri931 we give residents "oaks bucks" like monopoly money for coming to activities and winning games. they can bid with that money at the auction to get some treats, household items, etc
2016-11-01 06:09:42 PM dbarry we had our halloween party yesterday lots of fun
2016-11-01 06:09:45 PM pamgoodwin We have a silent auction and bake sale every other month. The staff is great about baking items for us to sell and so are some of the family members.
2016-11-01 06:09:47 PM samanthaculver breakfast with santa
2016-11-01 06:09:47 PM bri931 we pay for them all out of our budget tho
2016-11-01 06:09:49 PM elimazeg enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:09:53 PM isabel1 i am following and taking notes of all the ideas and topics.
2016-11-01 06:09:53 PM jhickson This month is "National Alzheimer's Awareness Month" we made purple pins to wear and everyone wore purple today to kick the month off. All the money we raise will go to the alzheimer's association.
2016-11-01 06:09:59 PM angelamscott enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:10:02 PM cynthiasickler COOKIE BAKE IS GREAT FUNDARIAISER. EVERYONE LOVES BAKED SALES
2016-11-01 06:10:04 PM megansnider i love breafkast wih santa
2016-11-01 06:10:06 PM rosesyellow713 You can put baskets together for a Auction
2016-11-01 06:10:08 PM auazuibke0114 We had fundraising for our Alz walk last month...
2016-11-01 06:10:08 PM anjalihpatel breakfast with santa is cute!
2016-11-01 06:10:12 PM mbolling In my auction my residents are given fake money to bid with. I buy items from Dollar Tree, Walmart, Ollies, etc. They have a ball and look forward to it every month. Sometimes items can go up to $30.00.
2016-11-01 06:10:15 PM kathyhughes What kind of items do you auction
2016-11-01 06:10:15 PM rebeccaa we also do a white elephant with goofey gifts in them and they draw a number and the bag with that number is theirs
2016-11-01 06:10:16 PM vendi ohh I like the idea of rewarding them for participating and then spend it during the auction
2016-11-01 06:10:31 PM 123504147 Great idea about the alzheimers awareness month pins...i may steal that
2016-11-01 06:10:34 PM lisa2 we are going to try like a little convenient store this month
2016-11-01 06:10:46 PM reddis Totally like the pins idea!
2016-11-01 06:10:47 PM marissavega1274 we can wear jeans with purple this month
2016-11-01 06:10:48 PM auazuibke0114 Thanks 123504147
2016-11-01 06:10:53 PM samanthaculver my issue is no storage in my buikding
2016-11-01 06:10:54 PM pamgoodwin Items family and staff give us...last month we had a doggie carrier that got 35.00
2016-11-01 06:10:54 PM marissavega1274 on fridays
2016-11-01 06:10:57 PM lisa2 Let them use tokens for bingo and let them shop
2016-11-01 06:11:03 PM angelalchaffee hello
2016-11-01 06:11:05 PM haliea we had purple for a purpose day last friday
2016-11-01 06:11:07 PM rebeccaa we have people donate items for the auction from garage sales.
2016-11-01 06:11:13 PM mbolling I auction powder, snacks, ice tea, socks, scarves, hats, gloves, andything that I think my residents would like or need.
2016-11-01 06:11:14 PM vendi yeah i printed off fake play money and making the paddles this week! i work at a skilled nursing so items are more comforting like lap blankets, stuffed animals, plants...
2016-11-01 06:11:16 PM pamgoodwin Everyone wanted that thing--it was great
2016-11-01 06:11:22 PM rosesyellow713 Families love to donate items for auctions
2016-11-01 06:11:22 PM samanthaculver we have to be in uniform an no jeans
2016-11-01 06:11:23 PM baileykillingsworth Yesterday we had a Halloween treat making contest! HR employess where the judges and residents ate the treats.
2016-11-01 06:11:26 PM bri931 we auction household items, coloring books, puzzles, books, towel sets, shampoo, deoodorant, snacks, $25 gift certificate, a free lunch pass for a lunch bunch trip, and 2 hours of free companion care
2016-11-01 06:11:28 PM auazuibke0114 yes we do the sam rebecca
2016-11-01 06:11:31 PM kerilforgues we have the resident store (mostly baked goods) the last friday of the month
2016-11-01 06:11:31 PM 123504147 I was thinking about a community garage sale for the spring time next year
2016-11-01 06:11:41 PM lorimcg this month to raise money i am donateing a thanksgiving centerpiece that will be raffeled off.
2016-11-01 06:11:50 PM samanthaculver we are as well 1235
2016-11-01 06:11:52 PM kerilforgues fudge is always easy
2016-11-01 06:11:58 PM cynthiasickler I LIKE THE ALZHEIMER IDEA WITH PINS, ACTUALLY ANYTHING TO HONOR THE MONTH IS AWESOME, MAY START SOMETHING TOMORROW
2016-11-01 06:11:59 PM 123504147 OOOHHH that's a great idea lori
2016-11-01 06:12:03 PM carolyna We should do that with all the stuff that gets left at our time clock
2016-11-01 06:12:06 PM mbolling What kind of outings does anyone take their residents on in the winter?
2016-11-01 06:12:07 PM auazuibke0114 Garage sale is great idea
2016-11-01 06:12:08 PM dbarry no jeans at all for us strictly busness atire
2016-11-01 06:12:10 PM pamgoodwin We do a yearly garage sale in November, because it finally cools off here in Florida to do something of that nature.
2016-11-01 06:12:14 PM samanthaculver do you guys not have a state rule about bringing in food from home?
2016-11-01 06:12:23 PM lisa2 we do the christmas parade in the town if not to cold
2016-11-01 06:12:24 PM carolyna We go to see the christmas lights
2016-11-01 06:12:25 PM samanthaculver same dbarry
2016-11-01 06:12:25 PM jessicab i like the raffel idea too!
2016-11-01 06:12:26 PM kerilforgues look at Christmas lights
2016-11-01 06:12:27 PM vendi a lot of our residents are on restricted diets or pureed and so forth, so cant offer many snacks
2016-11-01 06:12:31 PM kacies we can bring in food
2016-11-01 06:12:36 PM lorimcg my corporate sent one with a beautiful pumpkin jar and i am recycleing that
2016-11-01 06:12:36 PM kacies we just have to watch who eats what
2016-11-01 06:12:36 PM haliea nope. We make food and bring it in all the time for the residents and staff
2016-11-01 06:12:39 PM angelamscott We wear purple on fridayswith our alzehimers shirts
2016-11-01 06:12:39 PM marissavega1274 we cant ive resident the food from home
2016-11-01 06:12:46 PM megansnider ohh hre are so many great snacks for puree and special diets
2016-11-01 06:12:54 PM auazuibke0114 Yes we will start christmas decoration soon
2016-11-01 06:12:56 PM cynthiasickler WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE LIGHTS BUT GETTING SOMEONE TO DRIVE OUR VAN AT NIGHT IS SO HARD
2016-11-01 06:12:56 PM marissavega1274 we can for staff
2016-11-01 06:12:56 PM haliea we made and brought in over 4 dozen cupcakes for cup cake day. the residents were in heaven with the extra sugar haha
2016-11-01 06:12:59 PM angelamscott we have started a food drive
2016-11-01 06:12:59 PM samanthaculver its a state rule we are not allowed in ohio
2016-11-01 06:13:00 PM kacies especially on our floor because we have a few peanut allergies rightr now
2016-11-01 06:13:03 PM megansnider we just did some great pudding cups to look like frankestine for pureeat our hallowee boo bash
2016-11-01 06:13:03 PM anjalihpatel we sometimes have chrsitmas carolers come and sing!
2016-11-01 06:13:04 PM baileykillingsworth Getting to cold for garage sales in Nome Alaska>
2016-11-01 06:13:05 PM joannab Ridea around to see the Fall Leaves, Holiday lights.
2016-11-01 06:13:07 PM kerilforgues still go to the ocean in the winter but stay on the bus and have a nice snack with cocoa
2016-11-01 06:13:08 PM bhenderson8207 We don't do any extra outing during the winter besides our monthly shopping trips, the weather is so unpredicatble here in maine
2016-11-01 06:13:12 PM mbowie0280 We did our Once upon a Dream trip Friday after the Fall party. I took one of my residents to the Dallas Cowboys game! We got picked up in a white limo went to eat at Saltgrass steack house then went to the game. My heart melted seeing this resident light up like a light bulb. He really enjoyed himselp. This is so rewarding!!!
2016-11-01 06:13:12 PM anjalihpatel everyone participates in a group sing a long
2016-11-01 06:13:16 PM firstlady Yes our residents collect golden bucks and get to come purchase from the store its a great way for them to buy christmas gifts for their loved ones
2016-11-01 06:13:35 PM reddis I plan on taking my residents to the local theatre to watch some holiday plays!
2016-11-01 06:13:41 PM cynthiasickler I LOVE A CHRISTMAS STORE IDEA
2016-11-01 06:13:42 PM rebeccaa we keep our outings close hee in Ohio. We are going to a christmas store, a drive at night to see the lights, and shopping at the dollar stor
2016-11-01 06:13:43 PM angelamscott i makw candy with my residents in the micrwave with different flavors and nuts
2016-11-01 06:13:43 PM jhickson we do our towns christmas parade and the residents ride with us. We take an outing to go see the lights. We also went to the Billy Graham Library last year. I dont know if anyone knows what that is!
2016-11-01 06:13:43 PM kerilforgues Living in Maine by the coast
2016-11-01 06:13:53 PM 123504147 I also like the golden bucks idea for resident christmas gifts. Then we can have a activity where they can wrap their gifts!
2016-11-01 06:13:54 PM auazuibke0114 We went to the fair last week
2016-11-01 06:13:55 PM vendi i wonder how it will go as we have 30 residnets or more participating but only 3 aides and quarter of the residents need extensive help
2016-11-01 06:13:57 PM bri931 yeah. we also do a gift shop type thing on the SNF unit where they can use oaks bucks to buy the same kind of stuff
2016-11-01 06:13:57 PM samanthaculver i want to as well
2016-11-01 06:13:57 PM dbarry i like that idear i think i will try the store
2016-11-01 06:13:58 PM carolyna I want to revamp our bingo to bingo bucks instead of candy problem is that we are in transition
2016-11-01 06:13:59 PM lisa2 we did christmas placemats out of pictures,stickers and scrapebook paper
2016-11-01 06:14:00 PM joannab WHo paid for the Once Upon a Dream event? What a great idea.
2016-11-01 06:14:05 PM isabel1 our november calendar highlights are thanksgiving dinner with a harpist playing, learn sign language, pumpkin pie in a cup, Veteran pinning ceremony, men's lunch, 5 music and entertainment, card making for thanksgiving and world kindness day, stuff the turkey and more crafts.
2016-11-01 06:14:08 PM jdw090882 we did bingo bucks
2016-11-01 06:14:12 PM lorimcg how many out trips do you do a month
2016-11-01 06:14:14 PM cynthiasickler I LIKE THE PLACE MAT IDEA TOO
2016-11-01 06:14:28 PM samanthaculver 6
2016-11-01 06:14:28 PM sueg 1 trip a month
2016-11-01 06:14:31 PM mbolling I try 1-2 outings a month
2016-11-01 06:14:33 PM carolyna How much outside entertainment does anyone have during one month?
2016-11-01 06:14:35 PM rebeccaa we do i trip a week
2016-11-01 06:14:40 PM lisa2 they give their placemats to the family as a gift for christmas
2016-11-01 06:14:40 PM anjalihpatel we do atleast 4 trips
2016-11-01 06:14:41 PM pamgoodwin pumpkin pie in a cup??? tell me more
2016-11-01 06:14:42 PM jessicab we have 4-6 outtings a month... usually 4
2016-11-01 06:14:46 PM isabel1 oh and happy hour also
2016-11-01 06:14:47 PM marissavega1274 we do 4 or 5 outings per month
2016-11-01 06:14:50 PM rosesyellow713 2 trips walmart and go to lunch another week
2016-11-01 06:14:55 PM lorimcg do you have to pay for transportation
2016-11-01 06:14:57 PM joannab Three outings a month for dementia residents. Two lunch trips and one ride around.
2016-11-01 06:14:58 PM carolyna we have anywhere from 5-6 entertainers in a month
2016-11-01 06:15:01 PM angelamscott one a week
2016-11-01 06:15:02 PM lisa2 we are just starting outings
2016-11-01 06:15:03 PM cynthiasickler OOH YEAH, PUMPKIN PIE IN A CUP
2016-11-01 06:15:08 PM dbarry i dont have outings because my residents are short term i really do miss the trips
2016-11-01 06:15:10 PM bri931 yep we do happy hour.
2016-11-01 06:15:12 PM vmccann thats awesome, I have 2 month, one to eat and another one to shop
2016-11-01 06:15:20 PM megansnider w go out twicea month and have enertainment 3 times a week
2016-11-01 06:15:23 PM auazuibke0114 We do one or two trip a month depending on no of people that went the last time
2016-11-01 06:15:24 PM marissavega1274 we do a mystery ride
2016-11-01 06:15:26 PM lisa2 my residents requested we not have pumpkin pie this month
2016-11-01 06:15:28 PM baileykillingsworth We can't do outings right now. I don't have a cdl liscense yet.
2016-11-01 06:15:30 PM 123504147 Our facility van is not in use because of a pending lawsuit and we are currently not doing any outings which is a problem...not sure how to fix this problem
2016-11-01 06:15:34 PM bri931 Since I am in florida we try to do it outside this time of year, sometimes with entertainment
2016-11-01 06:15:36 PM vendi i gotta start doing outings at this facility again, it hasnt been done in a while because with skilled nursing we need one on one supervision and all are wheelchairs
2016-11-01 06:15:37 PM amarkie left the chat room
2016-11-01 06:15:38 PM vmccann what is a mistery ride, sound fun
2016-11-01 06:15:38 PM samanthaculver 2 walamrts 2 out to eats
2016-11-01 06:15:40 PM jhickson our transportation is contracted out so we do have to pay for it. Right now we have 2 outings per month but I have been having to split it with memory care and assisted.
2016-11-01 06:15:40 PM marissavega1274 for resident who dont get out
2016-11-01 06:15:44 PM amarkie enter the chat room
2016-11-01 06:15:46 PM rebeccaa We do not pay for transportationa dn the facility pays for my volunteers and staff lunch
2016-11-01 06:15:46 PM lorimcg we have entertainment 3-4 times a month. but just for one out trip i need 4-5 vans. the cost is OUT OF THE WORLD
2016-11-01 06:15:49 PM samanthaculver 2 ice cream shop
2016-11-01 06:15:58 PM marissavega1274 we just drive to the beach or the mall
2016-11-01 06:16:06 PM reddis Its getting cold up here in NOrthern CA. So I plan on having guests come in more.
2016-11-01 06:16:14 PM marissavega1274 around down town. a new place every time
2016-11-01 06:16:14 PM vendi we have entertainment 2x3 times a week
2016-11-01 06:16:18 PM carolyna I'm thinking ours is a little much
2016-11-01 06:16:19 PM samanthaculver i have sign up sheets small groups no more then 5
2016-11-01 06:16:21 PM auazuibke0114 Walmart shopping, theatre
2016-11-01 06:16:23 PM lisa2 ice cream socials go great with our residents.They love the sundaes and banana splits
2016-11-01 06:16:23 PM megansnider anyone have fall festival ideas
2016-11-01 06:16:28 PM isabel1 walk to end alzheimer's this coming saturday and our facility is joining, have a booth and we are participating in the walk
2016-11-01 06:16:32 PM cynthiasickler WE HAVE AT LEAST 3 ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS A MONTH BUT AROUND CHRISTMAS THERE ARE SO MANY CAROLING GROUPS THAT COME IN
2016-11-01 06:16:35 PM pamgoodwin We only get two outings for my long term residents because we have a pediatric unit and they get two also.
2016-11-01 06:16:41 PM mbolling I have musical entertainment 2 times a month sometimes 3 times a month.
2016-11-01 06:16:43 PM vmccann where do you put your sing up sheets at
2016-11-01 06:17:04 PM marissavega1274 the residents have to call me to get on the list. or family calls
2016-11-01 06:17:04 PM joannab We have entertainment once a week for all residents and three times a month for just the memory care residents.
2016-11-01 06:17:05 PM samanthaculver i pass them to the reisdents with the dates and places they want to go.

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