123 Flash Chat > Chat Rooms > Open Discussion > Message History
DateTimeFromToMessage
2016-11-08 07:04:51 PM erindahmann My name is Erin and i live in Austin, Tx
2016-11-08 07:04:51 PM stacyg84 I see alot from Texas !
2016-11-08 07:05:00 PM cjasek Wreck 'em Tech! :P
2016-11-08 07:05:07 PM stacyg84 lol !
2016-11-08 07:05:17 PM kathyhughes Great!
2016-11-08 07:05:23 PM jbigham Clemson Tiger fan here! LOL! Go Tigers!
2016-11-08 07:05:23 PM lisah Hi Im Lisa Harraid
2016-11-08 07:05:39 PM kerilforgues Hi Lisa
2016-11-08 07:05:48 PM lisah left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:05:51 PM kathyhughes Yes it may seem that it is a long time but it goes quickly
2016-11-08 07:05:58 PM mcurtis512 it does
2016-11-08 07:06:00 PM latishac LSU
2016-11-08 07:06:02 PM vmccann Very quick
2016-11-08 07:06:09 PM kathyhughes And you have me for 32 weeks!
2016-11-08 07:06:11 PM stacyg84 It has gone quick just in 2 weeks !
2016-11-08 07:06:12 PM lisah enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:06:16 PM cynthiasickler enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:06:26 PM kathybrosrt So most of you live in or near big cities where resourses are abundant?
2016-11-08 07:06:27 PM pamgoodwin I have to admit, I'm on week 6 and it has flown by.
2016-11-08 07:06:29 PM megand My PC won't open the Certification Standard Document but it opened the Application for Certification Document
2016-11-08 07:06:30 PM lisah left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:06:39 PM lisah enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:06:49 PM jenniferezy I live in a small town
2016-11-08 07:06:49 PM vmccann I think most of us have a full time job so time just flys by
2016-11-08 07:06:53 PM bhenderson8207 If I could give one piece of advice it would be: DO NOT over think the assignments!
2016-11-08 07:06:54 PM megand I live in a small town
2016-11-08 07:06:57 PM donnap185 enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:06:58 PM cynthiasickler hi
2016-11-08 07:06:59 PM mcurtis512 i do to
2016-11-08 07:07:03 PM kathybrosrt mine wont open any of the samples kathy puts in the assignments for us to look at
2016-11-08 07:07:06 PM pamgoodwin Yep, full time for sure here
2016-11-08 07:07:10 PM cathyross I live in a town of 2,000
2016-11-08 07:07:18 PM kathyhughes Megan, you can try going to the NCCAP website and to the Forms and Downloads and download the Standards
2016-11-08 07:07:23 PM harebare I TEND TO OVERTHINK THE ASSIGNMENTS
2016-11-08 07:07:25 PM cynthiasickler whats tonights topic
2016-11-08 07:07:26 PM heidihartsock i live in a small town and work a half hour from columbus ohio. many resourses through the company i work for but we are soon selling and i don't know what i;ll end up with
2016-11-08 07:07:27 PM megand thank you
2016-11-08 07:07:35 PM stacyg84 I am in a small town, but i have pretty good resourses, good people to volunteer
2016-11-08 07:07:41 PM kathyhughes I try to have them all as a PDF file
2016-11-08 07:07:42 PM jenniferezy I so over think stuff
2016-11-08 07:07:43 PM aturner1026 same here. im from a small town and the city i work in is on the smaller side too
2016-11-08 07:07:48 PM lisah I live in a small town in West Texas
2016-11-08 07:07:49 PM kathybrosrt me to Harebare...then I bug poor Kathy in email
2016-11-08 07:07:50 PM mcurtis512 dont over think trust your gut
2016-11-08 07:07:52 PM kathyhughes So you might have to download Adobe
2016-11-08 07:08:08 PM heidihartsock i'm currently making my own documentation sheets similar to what i have now because i know that works. i don't want to reinvent the wheel. just in case i need them with the new company
2016-11-08 07:08:15 PM pamgoodwin Hey, Heidi, I'm originally from Columbus--many moons ago--grew up in a little town called Grandview.
2016-11-08 07:08:29 PM kathyhughes Do a systems check to see if you have all that is needed
2016-11-08 07:08:31 PM firstlady And always try to do your EXTRA CREDIT assignments
2016-11-08 07:08:32 PM megand I'm pretty sure I over thought the first written assignment, might have went overboard a bit lol
2016-11-08 07:08:38 PM heidihartsock i'm not from around here .. i'm not sure where that is. i'm originally from williamsport pa
2016-11-08 07:08:45 PM megand I have adobe
2016-11-08 07:08:46 PM mcurtis512 yeah and the chats to
2016-11-08 07:08:49 PM harebare IM GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT DOES THIS
2016-11-08 07:08:53 PM pamgoodwin OK, no worries
2016-11-08 07:08:55 PM stacyg84 lisha-- i grew up in west texas !
2016-11-08 07:09:09 PM kathyhughes Just let me know
2016-11-08 07:09:21 PM severest i am all stressed about 10 page long summary week 9 homework. sometimes it is hard with full time job and kids.
2016-11-08 07:09:28 PM kathyhughes And over thinking leads to stress!
2016-11-08 07:09:39 PM bhenderson8207 I honestly never found time to do the extra credit assignments between home, work, and school.
2016-11-08 07:09:40 PM mcurtis512 me too streesed about it
2016-11-08 07:09:53 PM heidihartsock me as well
2016-11-08 07:09:54 PM megand 10 pages??? oh jeez
2016-11-08 07:09:57 PM kathybrosrt Kathy so you are aware, I had to fax my homework in yesterday because our scanner printer broke..tech ordered a new motor for it
2016-11-08 07:10:07 PM kathyhughes You have 2 weeks to complete it
2016-11-08 07:10:07 PM latishac Okay I will look into it and download and keep up the paperwork.
2016-11-08 07:10:09 PM cathyross I think I am more nervous about the midterm/final than anything else!
2016-11-08 07:10:13 PM stacyg84 One of my families told me - dont try and eat the pie - just take one bite at a time lol !
2016-11-08 07:10:18 PM harebare KATHY HUGHS YOUR RIGHT I HAVE BEEN SO STRESSED MY TUMMY IS SICK. BUT I AM DETERMINED TO DO THIS
2016-11-08 07:10:26 PM heidihartsock i took almost a week off of work to go home to celebrate my daughters first birthday with family and came back and forgot how stressful my job is until i came back on monday
2016-11-08 07:10:27 PM firstlady midterm was a piece of cake.. OPEN BOOK
2016-11-08 07:10:29 PM megand I like that sort of thinking Stacy
2016-11-08 07:10:30 PM kathyhughes ok
2016-11-08 07:10:35 PM stacyg84 lol me too megand
2016-11-08 07:10:41 PM cathyross oh....yayyyyy!!!!!!!
2016-11-08 07:10:54 PM kathyhughes It is open book for here
2016-11-08 07:10:54 PM bhenderson8207 Kathy is the final exam open book as well?
2016-11-08 07:10:55 PM angelamscott Awesome quote
2016-11-08 07:10:57 PM kathybrosrt I am hoping state leaves tomorrow so I can focus on other stuff. They are making me so nervous
2016-11-08 07:10:58 PM kathyhughes left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:11:07 PM pamgoodwin Ohhh, nice to know firstlady....thanks
2016-11-08 07:11:20 PM latishac Yes I been stress out too but determine to get through this with the grace of god.
2016-11-08 07:11:26 PM stacyg84 Ugh state is always stessful kathybrosrt - we had them not to long ago !
2016-11-08 07:11:34 PM firstlady ur very welcome
2016-11-08 07:11:43 PM kathyhughes enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:11:43 PM megand We had state 2 weeks ago, it was crazy, we just had a huge turn over and it was a mess!
2016-11-08 07:11:44 PM marissavega1274 me too ! i always get nervous to see my grades
2016-11-08 07:11:44 PM cjasek I am currently a grad student along with getting this certification...I overthink EVERYTHING. In fact, I put about 4-5 references on my first paper with in-text citations. I just hope Kathy doesn't fall to sleep reading it!
2016-11-08 07:11:58 PM mcurtis512 me to marrisa
2016-11-08 07:12:04 PM pamgoodwin Oh poor Kathy--you have State in your building? We are in our window--it could happen to us any ti
2016-11-08 07:12:04 PM marissavega1274 lol
2016-11-08 07:12:13 PM bhenderson8207 I have yet to experience a state survey yet as activity director...
2016-11-08 07:12:14 PM kathybrosrt yep me and the dietary manager are new..lol I want a smoke or a drink...chew my lip instead
2016-11-08 07:12:22 PM kathyhughes ADN won't pay for me to come to all your houses so yes they are open book
2016-11-08 07:12:32 PM mcurtis512 lol
2016-11-08 07:12:36 PM cathyross Answered my forum and now getting ready to do some more reading....then jump to my practicum tomorrow where I meet with someone for 2 hours...etc.
2016-11-08 07:12:48 PM severest lol.
2016-11-08 07:12:49 PM stacyg84 Too bad lol would be a nice road trip lol !
2016-11-08 07:12:52 PM kathyhughes See one step at a time
2016-11-08 07:13:14 PM kathybrosrt I have an activity set up in another facility..you want pics with that assignment right Kathy?
2016-11-08 07:13:16 PM jenniferezy hey I would cook you dinner lol
2016-11-08 07:13:17 PM kathyhughes It would be...except the folks from Hawaii,,,,,hmmmm
2016-11-08 07:13:19 PM rosesyellow713 I think everyone gets nervous
2016-11-08 07:13:22 PM kathyhughes Yes
2016-11-08 07:13:25 PM angelamscott I had to stop over thinking
2016-11-08 07:13:26 PM kathybrosrt ok
2016-11-08 07:13:27 PM stacyg84 lol
2016-11-08 07:13:28 PM vmccann yes
2016-11-08 07:13:51 PM cathyross I am finding that printing my reading assignments and putting them in a binder helps me to read and highlight in preparation for my papers/discussion/practicums.
2016-11-08 07:14:03 PM rosesyellow713 I also over think
2016-11-08 07:14:06 PM heidihartsock printing is easier
2016-11-08 07:14:08 PM kerilforgues same here Cathy
2016-11-08 07:14:10 PM kathyhughes What are you all thinking about planning for December?????
2016-11-08 07:14:12 PM vmccann I print everythign lol
2016-11-08 07:14:16 PM kathybrosrt I do that to Kathy..only I upload them to my kindle
2016-11-08 07:14:21 PM angelamscott I did he sme. I preprinted and had everything available
2016-11-08 07:14:24 PM marissavega1274 we started in october
2016-11-08 07:14:25 PM lisah left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:14:25 PM kathybrosrt oh lord Dec
2016-11-08 07:14:26 PM stacyg84 I need to get a binder to seperate each week, i have been putting everything in seperate folders till i can find the right binder
2016-11-08 07:14:29 PM jenniferezy baking cookie
2016-11-08 07:14:31 PM heidihartsock i'm trying to do a resident/staff 12 days of christmas
2016-11-08 07:14:39 PM kerilforgues pancake breakfast with Santa
2016-11-08 07:14:40 PM cjasek A 3 hour party with performance all over the facility and a performance starting every half hour.
2016-11-08 07:14:42 PM megand How long are we required to attend these live chats for? I'm not in a hurry, just curious
2016-11-08 07:14:47 PM vmccann Setting up xmas tree by thanks giving and having a adopt a grandparent
2016-11-08 07:14:47 PM bhenderson8207 I used one binder with dividers for each week
2016-11-08 07:14:50 PM stacyg84 Every wednesday we do a holiday craft
2016-11-08 07:14:52 PM kathybrosrt we bought color coded bells and I am trying to get the residents to do a concert for the familys
2016-11-08 07:14:53 PM lisah enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:14:54 PM jenniferezy we are having a christmas tree action
2016-11-08 07:14:54 PM mcurtis512 polor express party
2016-11-08 07:14:54 PM kathyhughes what would that be Heidi?
2016-11-08 07:14:55 PM marissavega1274 lots of singers and people visiting
2016-11-08 07:14:57 PM latishac left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:14:58 PM jbigham I'm working to fill every day with music
2016-11-08 07:14:58 PM latishac enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:15:18 PM cjasek jbigham - LOVE that idea!!!!
2016-11-08 07:15:20 PM rosesyellow713 I am planning a Christmas Party for my Residents and hopefully finding a Santa Claus and take there pictures.
2016-11-08 07:15:22 PM bhenderson8207 we have lots of holiday stuff planned for december with residents/families and staff
2016-11-08 07:15:26 PM cynthiasickler am i in the right chat for tonight. just got back from voting so im a little late
2016-11-08 07:15:27 PM angelamscott Making candy, baking cookies and doing a family gathering with the theme Winter Wonderland
2016-11-08 07:15:40 PM kathyhughes YES Cynthia
2016-11-08 07:15:42 PM lisah Hi marissa vega
2016-11-08 07:15:44 PM mcurtis512 i have to wear a santa suit
2016-11-08 07:15:46 PM donnap185 I am doing a Holiday boutique in house so the residents can buy gifts for friends and family. Nothing more than $5
2016-11-08 07:15:47 PM pamgoodwin We are in the midst of calendar planning for December. We are doing fun fridays where you wear something fun and crazy each friday. Each one will have a theme.
2016-11-08 07:15:49 PM jenniferezy Christmas tree auction
2016-11-08 07:15:49 PM harebare IM HAVING A BIG PARTY FOR MY RESIDENTS. THEY LOVE TO EAT AND I ALWAYS TRY TO GO BIG . I HAVE TO FIND A SANTA
2016-11-08 07:15:58 PM jenniferezy it should be fun
2016-11-08 07:15:59 PM megand we have several business that set up angel trees for the residents and then we have a big Christmas party for the residents to open their gifts
2016-11-08 07:16:00 PM kathyhughes You are in the right chat
2016-11-08 07:16:01 PM heidihartsock our facility really enjoys our resident/staff weeks and i'm trying to do some every so often. somethings would be a resident judged staff coloring contest, a few resident/staff games (like minute to win it games so the staff can come off the floor), and i'd like to do a resident judged staff cookie contest
2016-11-08 07:16:11 PM rosesyellow713 I am taking my resident6s to see Christmas lights
2016-11-08 07:16:14 PM cjasek My theme is Christmas around the World and the entertainers are going to be a Polka band, a Lion Dancing act from China and a Mexican Marachi band :)
2016-11-08 07:16:17 PM erindahmann Setting up a chrimstas tree, getting presents for residents. Lots of fun stuff!
2016-11-08 07:16:17 PM jbigham finding Volunteers is not easy, I've ask my families to send their choirs/girl scouts/other groups to me if they are willing!
2016-11-08 07:16:17 PM stacyg84 yes - we do theme music for the holidays, all the crafts will revolve around christmas and so will the baking
2016-11-08 07:16:42 PM kerilforgues I'm working on Christmas and have rented and elf costume for the day
2016-11-08 07:16:47 PM kathyhughes I always liked the Scrooge a thon!
2016-11-08 07:16:49 PM audreypryan HAs anyone tried volunteer match.com?
2016-11-08 07:16:51 PM cjasek Daycares are always looking for places to take their kids to do some singing or performances. Seriously. Call around to the closest ones to you.
2016-11-08 07:16:51 PM cathyross I am thinking of doing a "fireside" story (fake fireplace) and talk about Christmas in the mountains....and have the patients contribute their personal history to the story.
2016-11-08 07:16:52 PM lisah we are having a Christmas Party for my residents they love to dance
2016-11-08 07:17:00 PM marissavega1274 i adopted a resident for christmas
2016-11-08 07:17:04 PM kathybrosrt If I can get 2 of my residents to stop ringin constantly I think the surprise concert for families will be nice
2016-11-08 07:17:04 PM heidihartsock i'm really not sure about what kind of budget i will have or if we will keep our bus or if the bus we have is iincluded in the sale or if we will have a new one so no outings scheduled at this time.
2016-11-08 07:17:07 PM stacyg84 All my Residents are middle /lower functioning Alzheimers/Dementia, so it is sometimes not easy to keep their interest
2016-11-08 07:17:10 PM heidihartsock whatis a scrooge a thon
2016-11-08 07:17:19 PM mcurtis512 me to stacy
2016-11-08 07:17:24 PM cynthiasickler we do residents christmas party with musical entertainer
2016-11-08 07:17:28 PM pamgoodwin Yeah, to get the staff to participate, we will have to make it a contest and they will get a prize for whatever friday fun day it is.
2016-11-08 07:17:32 PM kathyhughes We would watch the movies all though the month and the residents that attended all of them would get a certificate
2016-11-08 07:17:34 PM stacyg84 mcurtis512 we do lots of sensory
2016-11-08 07:17:38 PM cynthiasickler we also do christmas card sendouts with our residents
2016-11-08 07:17:45 PM kerilforgues fun
2016-11-08 07:17:55 PM stacyg84 I tried the movie thing, but most fall asleep
2016-11-08 07:17:57 PM rosesyellow713 Thats a good idea kATHY
2016-11-08 07:18:05 PM cathyross I like the Christmas Card Sendouts idea!!!!
2016-11-08 07:18:05 PM heidihartsock we also have a giving tree for the residents . the staff and family and friends buy gifts for residents so everybody has something to open on christmas day
2016-11-08 07:18:08 PM angelamscott I like the scroge a thon
2016-11-08 07:18:08 PM lisah fun fun times
2016-11-08 07:18:12 PM firstlady Theres a SCROOGE PLAY at a church nearby that I love to take the residents to every year and they LOVE IT
2016-11-08 07:18:14 PM jenniferezy mine fall asleep as well
2016-11-08 07:18:14 PM cynthiasickler we have a giving tree for staff and volunteers to pick a residnet from. unfortuanately our staff doesnt get very involved
2016-11-08 07:18:18 PM megand we also have a door decorationg contest and the paramedics come in and judge all of the doors and the residents door that wins gets a prize
2016-11-08 07:18:19 PM mcurtis512 we do alot sensory and active games
2016-11-08 07:18:20 PM rosesyellow713 I have a lot of movies for Christmas
2016-11-08 07:18:27 PM kerilforgues we are aldo having an indoor snowman making content
2016-11-08 07:18:29 PM kathybrosrt We have to do 3 Christmas parties and they get tons of presents. I am lucky to have a santa and elves to help out
2016-11-08 07:18:30 PM marissavega1274 we also have a night outing to the singing christmas tree
2016-11-08 07:18:35 PM harebare Does anyone have to have thier vulenteers take the same class that the new hires take. and get tested as they do
2016-11-08 07:18:42 PM angelamscott I play all the christmas movies.
2016-11-08 07:18:46 PM kathyhughes We also would do Elf Club where we did all sorts of Christmas things
2016-11-08 07:18:50 PM kathybrosrt we do to
2016-11-08 07:18:51 PM heidihartsock i took residents to see christmas lights last year and i got us all lost lol
2016-11-08 07:18:53 PM jbigham We did haunted house gingerbread houses for Halloween. Staff led and had to send me pictures of residents assisting with the work. It was great! I'm thinking about a door decorating contest for Christmas to keep staff leading.
2016-11-08 07:18:54 PM donnap185 We are also sending christmas cards to the troops
2016-11-08 07:18:56 PM angelamscott we drink hot chocolate
2016-11-08 07:19:01 PM kathybrosrt whats an elf club
2016-11-08 07:19:07 PM stacyg84 i found a cool craft that i think mine can do - turn a pool noodle into a circle by taping it at both ends- than hot gluing ornaments to it to make a wreath
2016-11-08 07:19:09 PM dorisb enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:19:17 PM megand oh that's a great idea Heidi I'm going to have to do that
2016-11-08 07:19:18 PM latishac Trying to focus and maintain and do my work at home and we been pretty business with the up coming holidays.
2016-11-08 07:19:30 PM cynthiasickler so basically this is about christmas
2016-11-08 07:19:30 PM kathybrosrt thats sounds fun stacy
2016-11-08 07:19:39 PM stacyg84 Yes i am excited to try it
2016-11-08 07:19:41 PM bhenderson8207 stacyg84 I just saw a video on that on facebook tonight!
2016-11-08 07:19:46 PM megand I saw that on Facebook last night Stacy. So cute!
2016-11-08 07:19:49 PM rosesyellow713 I saw that one on face book i want to try that one too Stacy
2016-11-08 07:19:53 PM stacyg84 That is where i found it bherson
2016-11-08 07:20:06 PM heidihartsock hot chocolate sundays before church on sundays, christmas around the world discussion, christmas trivia for residents/staff, and we are doing a big resident/family event for a special dinner on december 8th
2016-11-08 07:20:08 PM kathyhughes It was an activity where we would do all sorts of Christmas stuff, like baking, reading Christmas books or make Christmas cards
2016-11-08 07:20:14 PM aturner1026 left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:20:21 PM harebare heidi we do the same thing with the tree
2016-11-08 07:20:27 PM bhenderson8207 I actually saved the video. I just bought a simple craft from a craft fair to do. all it is is cloth glued to a christmas bulb.
2016-11-08 07:20:33 PM cynthiasickler im looking for some ideas for sensory stimulation for 1:1 time
2016-11-08 07:20:34 PM kathyhughes we also would do Christmas trivia
2016-11-08 07:20:36 PM aturner1026 enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:20:38 PM kathybrosrt did some of u on my friends list see the calm jar I posted? I want to make a bunch of those for the memory care
2016-11-08 07:20:44 PM rosesyellow713 There is so many fun things to do for Christmas
2016-11-08 07:20:45 PM stacyg84 We bake lots of cookies and muffins too - its sensory and life skills in one
2016-11-08 07:20:56 PM mcurtis512 or grinch party
2016-11-08 07:21:07 PM kerilforgues I did Kathy. Very cool
2016-11-08 07:21:10 PM donnap185 making cinnamon dough ornaments too
2016-11-08 07:21:12 PM latishac I love when the holidays come when we start decorate all the departments.
2016-11-08 07:21:15 PM kathybrosrt yea that was cool
2016-11-08 07:21:19 PM kathyhughes Cynthia there are a ton of ideas on Pinterest for Sensory programs
2016-11-08 07:21:25 PM dorisb We do some of the nationality cooking like lefse and rosettes
2016-11-08 07:21:26 PM aturner1026 we are making pierogies with the residents in december for Christmas
2016-11-08 07:21:27 PM cynthiasickler ok thanks
2016-11-08 07:21:31 PM kathyhughes We also would do Elf racing
2016-11-08 07:21:34 PM stacyg84 Yes pinterest is awesome!
2016-11-08 07:21:36 PM bhenderson8207 Pinterest is a great resource!
2016-11-08 07:21:38 PM lisah left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:21:38 PM lisah enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:21:43 PM megand I have Happy Hour every Tuesday afternoon where we make alcohol free mixed drinks, but I think when it gets volder we are going to do Hot Chocolate and Cider type drinks
2016-11-08 07:21:46 PM firstlady Local high school choir also comes in and sings christmas carols to the residents
2016-11-08 07:21:48 PM mcurtis512 elf racing
2016-11-08 07:21:50 PM cynthiasickler elf racing sounds awesome
2016-11-08 07:21:55 PM megand *Colder
2016-11-08 07:21:57 PM pamgoodwin Elf racing???
2016-11-08 07:22:01 PM cynthiasickler lots of caroling goes on
2016-11-08 07:22:14 PM kathybrosrt lol Kathy its getting to the point that when I go on penterest i see a bunch of stuff that says Kathy Hughes pinned this\
2016-11-08 07:22:15 PM heidihartsock oh yes i have elf racing too! i made them a little while ago along with turkeys to replace our horses for the horse racing game
2016-11-08 07:22:16 PM kathyhughes We had a horseracing game and would make elves instead of horses
2016-11-08 07:22:22 PM stacyg84 We have a couple middle schools that come into sing , i want to get the high school to come too
2016-11-08 07:22:32 PM rebeccah what is elf racing?
2016-11-08 07:22:33 PM mcurtis512 o that good idea
2016-11-08 07:22:37 PM dorisb WE HAVE SEVERAL 4-H CLUBS THAT COME AND CAROL AND BAKE COOKIES WITH THE RESIDENTS
2016-11-08 07:22:39 PM kerilforgues what did we do before pinterest
2016-11-08 07:22:42 PM kathyhughes I am in charge of a few Pinterest Boards
2016-11-08 07:22:47 PM pamgoodwin OH that's a great idea Kathy--I will certaintly do that one for sure.
2016-11-08 07:22:50 PM kathybrosrt lol yes you are
2016-11-08 07:22:53 PM erindahmann left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:22:58 PM latishac Yes that's were I get most of my ideas off of pinterest I work with memory Care Residence
2016-11-08 07:23:18 PM stacyg84 Me too latishac - that is all we have at my community
2016-11-08 07:23:21 PM cynthiasickler what do you mean in charge of some pinterest boards
2016-11-08 07:23:44 PM audreypryan left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:23:44 PM audreypryan enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:23:47 PM cynthiasickler do you mean you have posts
2016-11-08 07:23:50 PM kathyhughes I am in charge of the NCCAP Pinterest Boards, ADN and my own
2016-11-08 07:23:57 PM mcurtis512 i am addicted to pinterest
2016-11-08 07:24:00 PM stacyg84 oh wow !
2016-11-08 07:24:03 PM cathyross oh good...I will have to check those out.
2016-11-08 07:24:03 PM kathyhughes I have to keep them all up to date
2016-11-08 07:24:09 PM kathybrosrt and you can google anything. Like popsicle stick crafts..heck I look at them and can figure out how to do it on my own
2016-11-08 07:24:12 PM kathyhughes It is my other jobs
2016-11-08 07:24:13 PM stacyg84 i bet that is alot of work !
2016-11-08 07:24:18 PM cynthiasickler thats awesome
2016-11-08 07:24:22 PM dorisb SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF WORK!
2016-11-08 07:24:23 PM kathyhughes Keeps me busy
2016-11-08 07:24:26 PM kathybrosrt and save toilet paper rolls to..tons of crafts for them
2016-11-08 07:24:28 PM kerilforgues oh wow
2016-11-08 07:24:33 PM kerilforgues me too
2016-11-08 07:24:34 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:24:38 PM latishac Sometimes when I'm lost that is were I go to for ideas.
2016-11-08 07:24:40 PM stacyg84 I need to get some easy jewelry making ideas for my level of residents
2016-11-08 07:24:50 PM angelamscott My staff says OMG! She's been on Pintterest. lol
2016-11-08 07:24:55 PM kathyhughes LOL
2016-11-08 07:24:56 PM kathybrosrt What Kathy, 10 classes dont keep you busy :P
2016-11-08 07:25:00 PM cynthiasickler toilet paper wreath, also made an american flag
2016-11-08 07:25:00 PM cathyross lol
2016-11-08 07:25:06 PM stacyg84 i think i need bigger beads, my residents try and eat them
2016-11-08 07:25:06 PM rosesyellow713 I save toliet rolls we have done different crafts with them
2016-11-08 07:25:06 PM kerilforgues Ha Ha
2016-11-08 07:25:10 PM lisah We have out Santas Joy Run here. Bikers come together to bring residents gifts
2016-11-08 07:25:13 PM auazuibke0114 I use pinterest too
2016-11-08 07:25:14 PM kathyhughes They do, but I also volunteer for NCCAP
2016-11-08 07:25:20 PM kathybrosrt ahh\
2016-11-08 07:25:24 PM marissavega1274 kathy do you sleep
2016-11-08 07:25:25 PM megand I need a BIGGER budget! lol
2016-11-08 07:25:26 PM donnap185 love pinterest!!
2016-11-08 07:25:29 PM kathyhughes No
2016-11-08 07:25:30 PM angelamscott Kathy you're give me encouragement right now.
2016-11-08 07:25:31 PM mfrancoi3 i do activity with soda bottlea
2016-11-08 07:25:31 PM vmccann I could make a living our Pintrest
2016-11-08 07:25:31 PM marissavega1274 lol
2016-11-08 07:25:33 PM stacyg84 lol me too megan !
2016-11-08 07:25:36 PM heidihartsock i need a bigger activity room
2016-11-08 07:25:41 PM auazuibke0114 lol bike
2016-11-08 07:25:41 PM mcurtis512 lol
2016-11-08 07:25:47 PM latishac The only time I get a day to myself is the weekend and when I get off to catch up and write down my activites for the week.
2016-11-08 07:25:50 PM pamgoodwin That was my question also--any sleeping Kathy
2016-11-08 07:25:52 PM megand Mine s ridiculously small
2016-11-08 07:25:58 PM jbigham stactg84 we are making a lot of ornaments with our memory care residents, using the red, green and white pony beeds on a white pipe cleaner. The pipe cleaner is a lot easier than string and bends just right.
2016-11-08 07:25:58 PM megand is
2016-11-08 07:26:05 PM kathybrosrt but even if you dont have a big budget , lots of coworkers are willing to save bottles or rolls and other craft things
2016-11-08 07:26:07 PM mcurtis512 we only have the dinning room
2016-11-08 07:26:08 PM mfrancoi3 i cut soda bottles in halt and put flowers at the top
2016-11-08 07:26:09 PM stacyg84 yes i am only supposed to get 100 bucks a month
2016-11-08 07:26:13 PM jenniferezy left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:26:13 PM jenniferezy enter the chat room

123 Flash Chat is licensed to activitydirector.org