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2016-11-08 07:26:13 PM kathyhughes I also keep track of my 2 year old roommate!
2016-11-08 07:26:18 PM kathybrosrt aww
2016-11-08 07:26:19 PM auazuibke0114 me too. weekend is the only time I get rest
2016-11-08 07:26:22 PM heidihartsock i was going to ask our new company for an addition to the building buty i don't know that they'll buy into it. the company we are now built an addition years ago for therapy
2016-11-08 07:26:26 PM megand mine is 150 I always go over lol
2016-11-08 07:26:31 PM marissavega1274 o my!
2016-11-08 07:26:33 PM harebare my budget is very small. i raise my own money to do things for the residents. i have alot of younger residents in my facility
2016-11-08 07:26:37 PM cynthiasickler i love making ornaments
2016-11-08 07:26:38 PM auazuibke0114 wow that's good Kathy
2016-11-08 07:26:43 PM vmccann What do you guys do for center pieces for your dining room
2016-11-08 07:26:43 PM jenniferezy we have this art therapist student coming in how do I explane to here that the stuff she is trying to do with my residents is to hard
2016-11-08 07:26:45 PM stacyg84 i go to garage sales, people love to donate flowers, and crafty stuff if it is towards the end or for really cheap
2016-11-08 07:26:48 PM pamgoodwin Good grief--she has a two year old also!!!!
2016-11-08 07:26:50 PM angelamscott I share mine with A/L side
2016-11-08 07:27:11 PM kathybrosrt ours balances, some months we spend a litle some none at all. We spend the most at christmas time on the food
2016-11-08 07:27:13 PM cynthiasickler it may sound childish but chains are great to make out of construction paper and easy for the residents
2016-11-08 07:27:16 PM mcurtis512 fake flowes
2016-11-08 07:27:20 PM mcurtis512 flowers
2016-11-08 07:27:23 PM kathyhughes I have a 2 year old roommate.....his family lives with me
2016-11-08 07:27:26 PM stacyg84 yes, all fake
2016-11-08 07:27:29 PM heidihartsock our dietary staff takes care of our center pieces believe it or not
2016-11-08 07:27:32 PM kathybrosrt Nice Kathy
2016-11-08 07:27:34 PM auazuibke0114 Yes we use fake flowers
2016-11-08 07:27:38 PM megand We had a country store that the residents would buy snacks and stuff and the money would go to the residents projects but our previous administrator was keeping the money to herself ugh!
2016-11-08 07:27:45 PM firstlady left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:27:46 PM angelamscott :D
2016-11-08 07:27:46 PM vmccann too cute Kathy
2016-11-08 07:27:50 PM kathyhughes I contacted the local florist and they would donate flowers to us
2016-11-08 07:27:53 PM stacyg84 and they are for all seasons so it saves me money !
2016-11-08 07:27:56 PM cathyross good idea
2016-11-08 07:27:56 PM firstlady enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:27:56 PM dorisb WE DON'T HAVE CENTERPIECES. THE BOSS SAYS THEY HAVE TO BE A CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND THE KITCHEN PEOPLE GRUMBLE BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO PICK THEM UP TO WASH THE TABLES. I PUT THINGS ON FOR ONLY THE DAY OF THE HOLIDAY
2016-11-08 07:27:57 PM harebare Kathy your a busy lady
2016-11-08 07:28:06 PM megand Our Dietary Manager helps me out alot too
2016-11-08 07:28:08 PM kathyhughes but there are a lot of other things that you can use
2016-11-08 07:28:19 PM mcurtis512 yea you can
2016-11-08 07:28:31 PM vmccann great idea, our BOM use to be an activites assis. and she mention that florist would love to donate
2016-11-08 07:28:32 PM kathybrosrt when funeral flowers get sent to us, we dig out vases and the residents pull them apart and put in little vases for their rooms
2016-11-08 07:28:33 PM heidihartsock dollar tree items can be used
2016-11-08 07:28:41 PM lisah our dietary dept. refuses to help in any way. sad I know
2016-11-08 07:28:41 PM stacyg84 Some of my Residents know they are fake lol they wouldnt do flower arangments with them - i had to go to the garden and pick real ones lol !
2016-11-08 07:28:44 PM cynthiasickler we dont have centerpieces either, weve had residents try to eat them and we use paper placemats as they get really messy
2016-11-08 07:28:47 PM latishac Yes sometimes it's hard to adjust with the activites because some of my residence is sun downing and they get there days mix up. I have a total of 18 residence I work with daily.
2016-11-08 07:28:51 PM kathybrosrt unfortunately we get a lot of fresh flowers lately
2016-11-08 07:29:02 PM cjasek :(
2016-11-08 07:29:05 PM cathyross aww
2016-11-08 07:29:09 PM mcurtis512 aww
2016-11-08 07:29:24 PM kerilforgues I'm sorry
2016-11-08 07:29:31 PM kathybrosrt its that time of yr..usually lose 7 to 10 residents in oct and nov
2016-11-08 07:29:32 PM megand we have fresh flowers donated alot and we put them in mason jars, super cute
2016-11-08 07:29:32 PM kathyhughes We also would make them from anything we could find
2016-11-08 07:29:38 PM angelamscott I understand Kathybrost
2016-11-08 07:29:45 PM jenniferezy left the chat room
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2016-11-08 07:29:47 PM cynthiasickler my director is leaving in december so i have to wait until january to really be able to work on my own calendar. im anxious to get toghetther and work with my staff together on the calendar. the more input the better i think
2016-11-08 07:29:49 PM pamgoodwin Sometimes I have to dig in my own pocket for supplies, but it's worth it when you see their faces on the finished product.
2016-11-08 07:29:53 PM dorisb WE DO HAVE SMALL TABLES BEHIND THE COUCHES IN THE LIVING ROOM WHICH ARE RIGHT AT THE END OF THE DINING AREA, SO WE DECORATE THOSE.
2016-11-08 07:29:57 PM kathyhughes and I had a great group of Home Schoolers who would make some for us
2016-11-08 07:29:57 PM mfrancoi3 my company have fresh flowers donated a lot
2016-11-08 07:29:58 PM latishac Yes I love the dollar tree for my residence it's not much but it's the wow on their faces and there families.
2016-11-08 07:30:10 PM cynthiasickler i know i will end up using my own money too
2016-11-08 07:30:10 PM stacyg84 We also do alot of dancing - all my residents love music . Even if they are in a wheelchair, they are moving their arms and legs so it is somewhat of a exercise
2016-11-08 07:30:12 PM mfrancoi3 and they have clothes donated to
2016-11-08 07:30:15 PM kathybrosrt oh yes Pam . my staff and I spend our own money a lot on the residents
2016-11-08 07:30:23 PM cjasek You can go online and buy in bulk at the Dollar Tree, too.
2016-11-08 07:30:29 PM angelamscott get a lot of donations for my activities from family members
2016-11-08 07:30:30 PM stacyg84 Me too kathybrosrt -
2016-11-08 07:30:33 PM cathyross and Oriental Trading!!!
2016-11-08 07:30:34 PM cjasek There's also more of a selection on dallartree.com
2016-11-08 07:30:38 PM cynthiasickler dollar tree is great for little stuff
2016-11-08 07:30:41 PM mcurtis512 it hard to have flowers at my job because it hot
2016-11-08 07:30:42 PM kathybrosrt that I didnt know cj
2016-11-08 07:30:47 PM latishac Yes I had to dill in my pocket for supplies to.
2016-11-08 07:30:52 PM kathyhughes If you spend money out of your pocket for the facility you can deduct it on your taxes
2016-11-08 07:30:56 PM auazuibke0114 Family memebers donate items for garage sales
2016-11-08 07:30:59 PM kathybrosrt really??
2016-11-08 07:31:04 PM kathyhughes yes'
2016-11-08 07:31:05 PM mcurtis512 yea
2016-11-08 07:31:13 PM kerilforgues We designate every Friday a 10:30 Dance and 2:00 Movie Matinee
2016-11-08 07:31:13 PM kathybrosrt didnt know that either
2016-11-08 07:31:14 PM stacyg84 Some of my families made sensory aprons i was so greatful
2016-11-08 07:31:18 PM pamgoodwin I get donations also, we have silent auctions--bake sales--garage sales==but there is never enough $$ it seems.... :(
2016-11-08 07:31:19 PM kathyhughes keep the reciepts
2016-11-08 07:31:24 PM sandyping enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:31:24 PM rosesyellow713 go one line to dollar tree a bigger selections
2016-11-08 07:31:26 PM marissavega1274 i spend money on resident all the time
2016-11-08 07:31:29 PM harebare i didnt know that kathy i donate alot of money to out department
2016-11-08 07:31:33 PM dorisb WE HAVE A TRANSPORTATION GUY THAT DOES WOODWORKING. HE MADE WOODEN DECORATIONS FOR EVERY HOLIDAY, BUT LIKE I SAID, WE ONLY CAN USE THEM ONE DAY.
2016-11-08 07:31:33 PM stacyg84 I am going to find all my reciepts !
2016-11-08 07:31:37 PM marissavega1274 if i have it ill spend it
2016-11-08 07:31:39 PM jenniferezy I buy a lot also I write it off on my taxes
2016-11-08 07:31:43 PM kathybrosrt thx..will start doing that in Jan..to late now for the last 11 years :P
2016-11-08 07:31:43 PM cynthiasickler so your 10:30 dancers dance in wheelchairs or our they able to actually stand and dance
2016-11-08 07:31:44 PM kathyhughes You should keep them all!
2016-11-08 07:31:47 PM bhenderson8207 My facillity reimburses me but it usually takes weeks to get a check which sucks when you can spend a lot at one time
2016-11-08 07:31:51 PM auazuibke0114 Yes that's what we do, thanks Kathy
2016-11-08 07:32:00 PM angelamscott I wish I knew that sooner. I will keep all my reciepts
2016-11-08 07:32:01 PM sandyping Hi Sandy Steeves, mepap one own pace, just getting on little late
2016-11-08 07:32:04 PM dorisb I ALSO BUY A LOT AND DONATE IT.
2016-11-08 07:32:08 PM cathyross My facility reimburses me the same day!
2016-11-08 07:32:16 PM jbigham have any of you tried force growing the 'paper white' flowers. Our residents love to plant, them watch them grow. They grow pretty fast and are beautiful1
2016-11-08 07:32:19 PM kathyhughes Whatever you spend for your continuing education is also deductable
2016-11-08 07:32:23 PM rosesyellow713 If i pay cash i get it back right away
2016-11-08 07:32:23 PM latishac I print out thanksgiving color items and what we are thankful for the holidays.
2016-11-08 07:32:34 PM cynthiasickler id never get reimbursed, id probably get in trouble if they knew i spent my money.lol
2016-11-08 07:32:35 PM kathybrosrt well ours would to cathy but then that would come out of my funds
2016-11-08 07:32:42 PM auazuibke0114 My facility reimburse us too, but the manager has to see receipts
2016-11-08 07:32:45 PM pamgoodwin Good to know Kathy,,,I'll start saving those rascals
2016-11-08 07:32:48 PM kathybrosrt I would rather just file on taxes
2016-11-08 07:32:48 PM sandyping Yes , we have a thankful tree
2016-11-08 07:32:51 PM stacyg84 if i spend alot, i fill out a reimbursement form and they pay me back
2016-11-08 07:33:02 PM dorisb YES, WE HAVE HAD PAPER WHITES AND AMARYLLIS. THEY ARE BOTH PRETTY FOR CHRISTMAS.
2016-11-08 07:33:06 PM mcurtis512 we doing a self essteem tree
2016-11-08 07:33:15 PM kathybrosrt whats that Curtis
2016-11-08 07:33:16 PM stacyg84 mcurtis512 i llike that idea
2016-11-08 07:33:22 PM auazuibke0114 Me too
2016-11-08 07:33:23 PM sandyping My facility has a credit card for our dept.
2016-11-08 07:33:32 PM cynthiasickler how do you do the self esteem tree, what materials do you use
2016-11-08 07:33:36 PM heidihartsock we had a big fall formal at the end of october that we cleared out the dining room and had a dj. had residents around the permiter and every single one either stood and danced or we wheelchair danced with them. had some students from a high school and had a few line dancers from a senior center. they all danced with the residents. it was a huge hit. residents, family and staff talked about it for days.
2016-11-08 07:33:38 PM kathyhughes We had a budget but fundraised everday
2016-11-08 07:33:43 PM kathybrosrt but its not an ever ending cc
2016-11-08 07:33:49 PM vmccann what do you fundraise
2016-11-08 07:33:58 PM stacyg84 i need to check and see if i can do fundraising - not sure if i can
2016-11-08 07:34:09 PM cathyross me too!
2016-11-08 07:34:11 PM donnap185 how did u fundraise
2016-11-08 07:34:19 PM kathyhughes It was all posted on Activities on a Budget
2016-11-08 07:34:25 PM megand that would be nice, an unlimited credit card lol
2016-11-08 07:34:27 PM heidihartsock i buy small wooden bird houses from michaels for $1 and have a resident paint them and she sells them for $5
2016-11-08 07:34:31 PM kathyhughes That was all the stuff that I did
2016-11-08 07:34:32 PM vmccann we currently have $1 store, but staff takes alot w/o paying
2016-11-08 07:34:32 PM jenniferezy left the chat room
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2016-11-08 07:34:37 PM kathybrosrt next week I have 5 venders selling their goods and I get 10% of the proceeds from each one. Last yr I got over 1,000 dollars for this fundraiser
2016-11-08 07:34:46 PM jbigham I've done Christmas bazzaars and a cookbook to fundraise. families love to buy items their parents have made.
2016-11-08 07:34:46 PM auazuibke0114 Fundraising helps. We did one for alzhemier's walk in Sept
2016-11-08 07:34:50 PM kathybrosrt I use the proceeds to buy Christmas presents
2016-11-08 07:34:54 PM dorisb WE HAVE AN AUXILIARY THAT FUNDRAISES A LOT FOR US. BAKE SALES, LOVE LIGHT TREE AT CHRISTMAS, PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL IN THE FALL.
2016-11-08 07:34:55 PM mcurtis512 we making a tree out construction paper and having the resident say what they like about them selves or others on leave and the decorating the leaves
2016-11-08 07:34:57 PM stacyg84 oh wow kathybrosrt ! that is awesome !
2016-11-08 07:34:58 PM sandyping we have a christmas bazaree also
2016-11-08 07:35:00 PM mcurtis512 that the tree'
2016-11-08 07:35:13 PM jenniferezy I did a paint and sip last year I made 1700
2016-11-08 07:35:15 PM cynthiasickler i like the self esteem treee
2016-11-08 07:35:23 PM kathybrosrt thats a very good dadgum idea Curtis. I like it
2016-11-08 07:35:25 PM jenniferezy we had a great christmas
2016-11-08 07:35:26 PM mcurtis512 thank u
2016-11-08 07:35:26 PM auazuibke0114 Good one Jenny
2016-11-08 07:35:29 PM stacyg84 awesome idea mcurtis512 - i may use that one
2016-11-08 07:35:34 PM pamgoodwin I gave my director copies of the fund rasing sheets...she kinda looked intrested.. Something for me to keep in the back of my mind when that time comes.
2016-11-08 07:35:35 PM harebare i make breakfast sandwiches and the staff loves them. i make every payday. i also do bake sales and they love hot dog sales and homemade baked beans
2016-11-08 07:35:41 PM sandyping We also have a thankful jar where staff and residents all put in what they are thankful for
2016-11-08 07:35:47 PM mcurtis512 FOOD IS
2016-11-08 07:35:57 PM mcurtis512 the best fundraiser
2016-11-08 07:35:59 PM jenniferezy this year we are doing the xmas tree auction
2016-11-08 07:36:10 PM kathyhughes Food Bars raise a lot of money
2016-11-08 07:36:12 PM auazuibke0114 awesome idea Harebare
2016-11-08 07:36:13 PM stacyg84 i am going to ask about fundraising first thing tomorrow !!
2016-11-08 07:36:15 PM mcurtis512 friday we doing a taco bar fundraiser
2016-11-08 07:36:19 PM megand left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:36:20 PM kerilforgues and fudge
2016-11-08 07:36:25 PM pamgoodwin Food is the best--you are correct
2016-11-08 07:36:29 PM kathybrosrt so Jenn they make tree's then sell them? Red hatters did that with easter baskets
2016-11-08 07:36:29 PM donnap185 how does the auction work
2016-11-08 07:36:30 PM dorisb WHAT IS THE CHRISTMAS TREE AUCTION?
2016-11-08 07:36:30 PM megand enter the chat room
2016-11-08 07:36:37 PM sandyping choolate covered pretzels are also great
2016-11-08 07:36:50 PM kerilforgues oh yum
2016-11-08 07:36:59 PM jenniferezy we get people to make tress and then we auction them off
2016-11-08 07:37:02 PM auazuibke0114 I like that idea Sandyping
2016-11-08 07:37:06 PM kathyhughes They are easy to make
2016-11-08 07:37:07 PM megand Does anyone else have more than one title as an Activity Director?
2016-11-08 07:37:11 PM sandyping We also make sugar scrub
2016-11-08 07:37:13 PM stacyg84 My residents would love chocolate pretzels - maybe we will make them this week !
2016-11-08 07:37:24 PM jenniferezy our department is doing a purple and silver 4 foot tree
2016-11-08 07:37:26 PM kathyhughes Volunteer Director, Pastoral Care Director
2016-11-08 07:37:27 PM auazuibke0114 Very easy...
2016-11-08 07:37:27 PM cathyross Social Activities Coordinator
2016-11-08 07:37:32 PM kathybrosrt my tag says Activity Director/CNA
2016-11-08 07:37:36 PM sandyping We made them today and put on christmas sprinkles
2016-11-08 07:37:43 PM megand For example I am also over Medical Records
2016-11-08 07:37:44 PM jenniferezy my daugheter is doing one with wine bottles and wine
2016-11-08 07:37:51 PM stacyg84 yummy !
2016-11-08 07:37:54 PM jenniferezy wine glasses
2016-11-08 07:38:00 PM angelamscott My tag says Clare Bridge Program Manager
2016-11-08 07:38:00 PM dorisb MAKE CHRISTMAS TREES OUT OF WHAT? ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT A REAL TREE?
2016-11-08 07:38:08 PM kerilforgues My director's title is Homestead Director
2016-11-08 07:38:19 PM stacyg84 i am administrative , med passer , cna and now activities- we are a small company
2016-11-08 07:38:22 PM sandyping What are you makeing with wine bottles?
2016-11-08 07:38:23 PM harebare im an RAC and an stna
2016-11-08 07:38:24 PM jenniferezy ours is a 4 foot fake tree
2016-11-08 07:38:26 PM mcurtis512 activities assitant
2016-11-08 07:38:28 PM cynthiasickler we have thankful tree for thanksgiving
2016-11-08 07:38:31 PM marissavega1274 i am too stacy
2016-11-08 07:38:36 PM marissavega1274 i do it all
2016-11-08 07:38:46 PM kathyhughes Don't we all!
2016-11-08 07:38:52 PM cathyross lol
2016-11-08 07:38:54 PM latishac Yes all the departments has a huge tree.
2016-11-08 07:38:56 PM mcurtis512 aint that the truth
2016-11-08 07:38:57 PM heidihartsock just activity director for me
2016-11-08 07:38:59 PM sandyping LOL I also clean the bird cage!
2016-11-08 07:39:04 PM cynthiasickler gotta love tacos
2016-11-08 07:39:07 PM jenniferezy no she is decerating her tree that she is donating with minnie wine bottle and wine glasses
2016-11-08 07:39:15 PM heidihartsock but also act as human resource assistant often lol and plus many more ;)
2016-11-08 07:39:26 PM sandyping oh ok now I understand
2016-11-08 07:39:33 PM megand I have Activity Director/CNA/Medical Records/Transportation. We have a small facility so several people have several titles
2016-11-08 07:39:39 PM harebare I also did staffing its a nstressful job i didnt like it at all
2016-11-08 07:39:40 PM auazuibke0114 Ok I get it now
2016-11-08 07:39:41 PM angelamscott I do it all. maintenance, house keeper, ra you name it
2016-11-08 07:39:44 PM rosesyellow713 We all wear many hats
2016-11-08 07:39:48 PM jenniferezy then santa is coming and we are having a tree auction we have around 30 tress to auction off
2016-11-08 07:40:00 PM stacyg84 Does anyone do alot of pet therapy? I have had no luck in finding a company that will come out.
2016-11-08 07:40:11 PM kerilforgues we do
2016-11-08 07:40:14 PM kathybrosrt wow in my facility I dont have the time to do anything but play with the residents
2016-11-08 07:40:17 PM megand Ok just wanted to make sure I wasn't being taken advantage of lol
2016-11-08 07:40:20 PM bhenderson8207 I am just activity director but I wear many hats, being a prior cook for nine years in the same facility I find I am helping out there a lot
2016-11-08 07:40:21 PM jenniferezy we do pet therapy
2016-11-08 07:40:21 PM cynthiasickler we do a soup sale fundraiser. always goes over big
2016-11-08 07:40:22 PM auazuibke0114 Yes stacy, very Fridays
2016-11-08 07:40:22 PM angelamscott hiring manager also and trainer
2016-11-08 07:40:23 PM latishac Volunteer is the best in the departments they come out and spend their day with the residence.
2016-11-08 07:40:28 PM sandyping We are planning a photo booth with santa and mrs. Clause
2016-11-08 07:40:28 PM rosesyellow713 I have several pet therapy people come in
2016-11-08 07:40:36 PM kathybrosrt we do to Rose
2016-11-08 07:40:47 PM stacyg84 I need to find one close to Austin TX we are about 45 min. from there
2016-11-08 07:40:51 PM kathybrosrt I am trying to get the ceo to let us have a love in small dog
2016-11-08 07:40:56 PM donnap185 left the chat room
2016-11-08 07:40:59 PM kathybrosrt live in
2016-11-08 07:41:00 PM dorisb I JUST GOT A LADY THIS WEEK TO COMMIT TO COMING MONTHLY, BUT IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO GET AN ANSWER FROM HER. SHE BRINGS HER TRAINED DOGS.
2016-11-08 07:41:00 PM sandyping Most of my pet therapy are home vollunteers
2016-11-08 07:41:01 PM mfrancoi3 i have 8 hrs
2016-11-08 07:41:01 PM megand I don't have much time either. that's my problem I have no time for Medical Records hardly ever!
2016-11-08 07:41:12 PM stacyg84 I have called and googled just about everyone and i either do not get a call back or they dont show
2016-11-08 07:41:13 PM kerilforgues try calling a local humane society
2016-11-08 07:41:21 PM cynthiasickler it just seems so crazy that so many people complain at times about the same activities but its also crazy to see how many of us all do the same things
2016-11-08 07:41:28 PM megand We have a lady that comes in with 2 therapy dogs and a miniature horse
2016-11-08 07:41:38 PM mcurtis512 ya cynthai
2016-11-08 07:41:45 PM rosesyellow713 keep calling them keri
2016-11-08 07:41:48 PM stacyg84 I have several familiees that would bring their pets , but they have to be registered as a service or therapy dog - that is what my company says so it is hard
2016-11-08 07:41:51 PM dorisb OUR ADMINISTRATOR BRINGS HIS DOG TO WORK EVERY DAY THAT HE IS THERE. SO HE IS THERE A LOT VISITING THE RESIDENTS. THEY LOVE IT.
2016-11-08 07:41:51 PM kathyhughes Contact a 4H group
2016-11-08 07:41:51 PM marissavega1274 we had a horse once, it was cute
2016-11-08 07:41:52 PM auazuibke0114 miniature horse, that's a good one
2016-11-08 07:41:52 PM latishac Yes we have our own pet in memory care his name is einstein and everybody loves him when we go for a walk he goes with use he is nine year old.
2016-11-08 07:42:01 PM jenniferezy has anyone played left right center with their residents
2016-11-08 07:42:05 PM jbigham We took a group of residents to Petco to see the animals one afternoon. it was actually really fun, and the manager of the store was great.
2016-11-08 07:42:05 PM angelalchaffee we have a lady that comes out weekly to visit with her dog with the residents. they love it.
2016-11-08 07:42:06 PM kerilforgues wow a mini horse - that's great
2016-11-08 07:42:06 PM jenniferezy mine love it
2016-11-08 07:42:06 PM stacyg84 I would love a horse !
2016-11-08 07:42:13 PM kathybrosrt one of the things I implimented is my staff has to come up with 2 brand new activities a month so it doesnt get stale
2016-11-08 07:42:17 PM mcurtis512 WE love left right center
2016-11-08 07:42:27 PM kathyhughes Yes Jennifer
2016-11-08 07:42:27 PM megand Ill see if I can figure out how to send a pic on here
2016-11-08 07:42:29 PM stacyg84 I will contact humane society and see if they can help . Thanks for the tip !
2016-11-08 07:42:33 PM heidihartsock we love lcr too
2016-11-08 07:42:41 PM pamgoodwin We have a miniature horse also--she wore tennis shoes..Cutest dang thing you'll ever see.
2016-11-08 07:42:42 PM kerilforgues can you bring in your own pet as long as it is up to date with its vaccines
2016-11-08 07:42:45 PM jenniferezy this was the first month we used it and they love it
2016-11-08 07:42:48 PM sandyping Yes, I try to come up with new activites every moth
2016-11-08 07:42:55 PM dorisb DO YOU PLAY RIGHT LEFT CENTER FOR MONEY?
2016-11-08 07:42:56 PM stacyg84 no , has to be pet therapy certified
2016-11-08 07:42:56 PM cynthiasickler our place tries so hard for the community and bringing people in rather than having fun and supporting our residents. example would be food truck for staff. the food is too expensive fpor our staff to pay for anyway
2016-11-08 07:42:58 PM mfrancoi3 i do cooking with them, like chocolate brownies because chocolate smels is good for people who has dementia.
2016-11-08 07:43:14 PM jenniferezy no we play with chips then the winner gets candy
2016-11-08 07:43:18 PM kathybrosrt \because I live in a rural area we have petting zoo's that come in the summer or we travel to farms so the residents can see the animals
2016-11-08 07:43:22 PM auazuibke0114 We are about to start Pokeno
2016-11-08 07:43:27 PM pamgoodwin We had a mini horse also, she wore tennis shoes. It was so cute. She can't come back because of some insurance thing!!
2016-11-08 07:43:29 PM heidihartsock we love pokeno too
2016-11-08 07:43:34 PM latishac With my group the best time is in the morning and if you read there memorable profile it helps a lot.
2016-11-08 07:43:44 PM sandyping I ' play jeopardy and was thinking of playing with fake money
2016-11-08 07:43:44 PM cynthiasickler all they want is more money, so they bring anyone and everyone in and half the time i dont think were even equiped with the right amount of staff or properly trained staff it makes me crazy
2016-11-08 07:43:47 PM stacyg84 Mine is so strict !! My Residents would really benefit from pets !
2016-11-08 07:43:52 PM harebare i only have one assisstant and she is only there 4 hours a day i do most of the work. i have a 65 bed right now its hard to do it all.
2016-11-08 07:43:56 PM kathybrosrt I think Bingo and Wii is my residents fav things
2016-11-08 07:43:58 PM heidihartsock our residnets loved a mini horse too! she hasn't been in in a while though because she is a farm horse and was needed on the farm
2016-11-08 07:44:01 PM mcurtis512 mine love pets
2016-11-08 07:44:05 PM angelalchaffee i had started a book club and movie club that we strated weekly reading together and watching and discussing on them with each other. so far they seem to like it.
2016-11-08 07:44:13 PM mcurtis512 mine love music and bingo and food
2016-11-08 07:44:22 PM kathybrosrt gotta pic short movies though
2016-11-08 07:44:23 PM harebare i am raising for a wii
2016-11-08 07:44:25 PM cynthiasickler so much greed in this feild as im sure there is with all fields. i just guess im too honest and hate to see people not get proper care
2016-11-08 07:44:28 PM jenniferezy oh mine love food
2016-11-08 07:44:43 PM sandyping Mine love cooking and trivia
2016-11-08 07:44:45 PM heidihartsock i'm not allowed to have my own wii. therapy has one. and we can't have 2. i refuse to use therapy's things though. she doesn't think activities are important
2016-11-08 07:44:50 PM angelalchaffee so do mine. music and bingo and any type of food and drink
2016-11-08 07:44:57 PM kathybrosrt Cynthia there are also very caring people in this field
2016-11-08 07:44:57 PM stacyg84 We sit on the back patio as long as it is weather permitting and watch the birds , listen to music. We are kinda in the country so it is quiet
2016-11-08 07:44:57 PM dorisb WE'VE TRIED THE WII FOR BOWLING, BUT THE CONTROLLER IS TOO HARD FOR MOST OF OUR RESIDENTS TO FIGURE OUT. THEY PREFER THE OLD WAY WITH PINS AND A REAL BALL.
2016-11-08 07:45:08 PM mcurtis512 us to doris
2016-11-08 07:45:11 PM auazuibke0114 My residents love food too
2016-11-08 07:45:16 PM sandyping Being outside is always good
2016-11-08 07:45:27 PM stacyg84 Yes , refreshing for them
2016-11-08 07:45:28 PM kathyhughes My folks loved the Nintendo as I had a lot of younger residents
2016-11-08 07:45:34 PM harebare im sorry heidi. thats to bad. i have alot of support from my staff
2016-11-08 07:45:34 PM angelalchaffee we have a wii and do a weekly game challenege
2016-11-08 07:45:36 PM jenniferezy we have a game like the wii but the controler is a bowling ball
2016-11-08 07:45:45 PM pamgoodwin My residents love the outdoors...anytime I memtion it they are ready
2016-11-08 07:45:47 PM auazuibke0114 Yes, Bingo, food, birthday parties, and happy hour
2016-11-08 07:45:51 PM angelamscott started doing the Mocktails someone mentioned and now they ask for them. lol
2016-11-08 07:45:53 PM dorisb WE ARE GOING TO TRY THE PRICE IS RIGHT ON THE WII THIS MONTH. WE'LL SEE HOW THAT ONE GOES.
2016-11-08 07:45:55 PM kathybrosrt Before you all go for the night I would like you to say a prayer for 2 things. 1. for our country. 2 . that state leaves tomorrow
2016-11-08 07:45:56 PM kathyhughes I would bet there are alot of families that would donate them
2016-11-08 07:46:01 PM heidihartsock i have support from everybody but the therapists lol
2016-11-08 07:46:10 PM kathyhughes We will Kathy
2016-11-08 07:46:11 PM pamgoodwin Amen, Kathy
2016-11-08 07:46:15 PM cathyross will do!
2016-11-08 07:46:18 PM stacyg84 Yes kathy amen
2016-11-08 07:46:19 PM sandyping I will pray for both, Amen

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