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2016-12-06 07:27:55 PM marissavega1274 we havent done that just yet ...
2016-12-06 07:28:08 PM mbowie0280 THINGS CHANGE SO QUICKLY
2016-12-06 07:28:13 PM kathyhughes So I would write a couple of generic statements for the care plan
2016-12-06 07:28:15 PM cathyross I interview them the same day or next asap.
2016-12-06 07:28:15 PM pamgoodwin It's kinda hard to break away from activities when they plan one of these care plans on the spur of the moment--we have to work out the kinks I guess.
2016-12-06 07:28:17 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
2016-12-06 07:28:22 PM mbowie0280 LIKE??
2016-12-06 07:28:37 PM auazuibke0114 wow that'll be time consuming
2016-12-06 07:28:50 PM kathyhughes Like...resident will be acclimated to the facility
2016-12-06 07:28:55 PM lorimcg kathyb i made 200 cake pops in 3 days for a 16th birthday party in the summer. i am scared of them now
2016-12-06 07:29:02 PM cynthiasickler i hate having to interview in a day or two after they get to the center. i just feel they need more time to get acclamated
2016-12-06 07:29:06 PM stefanyf I am having trouble making it to all of the care plans because of the time that they schedule them
2016-12-06 07:29:11 PM pamgoodwin No that all stays the same--but to get away and meet with the rest of the disiplines isn't always possible and they expect it anyway
2016-12-06 07:29:22 PM pamgoodwin Exactly Kathy.
2016-12-06 07:29:30 PM lisa2 yeah seems theres not enough hours
2016-12-06 07:29:31 PM cynthiasickler that funny you said that about being acclamated too kathy
2016-12-06 07:29:33 PM kathybrosrt Me to Cathy..I wait til the 2nd day they come because they are bombarded the day they get there, and I'm busy with a careplan meating with the family
2016-12-06 07:29:38 PM kathyhughes Like....resident will be assessed for their needs and interests so that activities can provide programs that are meaningful
2016-12-06 07:29:46 PM mbowie0280 OK
2016-12-06 07:29:57 PM mayraj yea cynthia, i feel the same way i like to give them time to feel the place out
2016-12-06 07:30:00 PM lisa2 left the chat room
2016-12-06 07:30:09 PM lorimcg they are confused about all the going and have no clue what is happening
2016-12-06 07:30:10 PM lisa2 enter the chat room
2016-12-06 07:30:14 PM kathyhughes Like....resident will be oritented to the activities program in the next 14 days
2016-12-06 07:30:18 PM janicelawrence6 This is my first day of class and using the chat. How is everyone?
2016-12-06 07:30:25 PM kathybrosrt Right Kathy
2016-12-06 07:30:27 PM kathyhughes Hello Janice welcome
2016-12-06 07:30:30 PM stefanyf I used to wait but now I am trying to jump in as soon as possible
2016-12-06 07:30:31 PM lorimcg hi janice
2016-12-06 07:30:33 PM cynthiasickler some residents just are not happy at all and confused and sad. its like dumping too much on a child
2016-12-06 07:30:34 PM pamgoodwin It caught me by surprise on Friday--that's when my facility starting implementing it.
2016-12-06 07:30:36 PM cathyross great!
2016-12-06 07:30:46 PM auazuibke0114 Hi janice
2016-12-06 07:30:48 PM kathybrosrt well I mean..of course your right. Your the instructor..was just agreeing with you
2016-12-06 07:30:56 PM kathyhughes The NCCAP website has info about the changes
2016-12-06 07:31:01 PM kathyhughes LOL
2016-12-06 07:31:06 PM mayraj i feel they get overwhelmed the 1st day if you try to push them too much on trying to get them doing stuff
2016-12-06 07:31:10 PM janicelawrence6 Thank you, kathy, Hello Auazuibeke0114.
2016-12-06 07:31:11 PM pamgoodwin When the poor rehab folks come in--they all crowd into their room--way to overwelming for them
2016-12-06 07:31:20 PM shannamschofield Hi Janice
2016-12-06 07:31:34 PM janicelawrence6 Hi Shannamscholfield.
2016-12-06 07:31:37 PM marissavega1274 i try to be the first to do assessments
2016-12-06 07:31:44 PM kathybrosrt Yes Pam thats why I give them space till it quiets down for them
2016-12-06 07:31:47 PM marissavega1274 after the eat breakfast
2016-12-06 07:31:47 PM jenniferezy Hi Janice
2016-12-06 07:31:55 PM kathybrosrt Hi Janice
2016-12-06 07:32:00 PM kathyhughes Look up FTag Friday under News and Updates on the NCCAP website
2016-12-06 07:32:03 PM cynthiasickler i hate to see the newer residents get told about therapy. they expect it to happen at a particular time the next day and sometimes they wait for hours. they get so worked up and upset
2016-12-06 07:32:06 PM rosesyellow713 hi Janice
2016-12-06 07:32:08 PM camilla1 hi janice
2016-12-06 07:32:11 PM lorimcg our admissions likes to be the first for paperwork after nursing
2016-12-06 07:32:16 PM kathybrosrt ok thx Kathy
2016-12-06 07:32:21 PM auazuibke0114 Ok thanks KathyH
2016-12-06 07:32:31 PM kathyhughes http://nccap.org/f-tag-fridays
2016-12-06 07:32:43 PM kathybrosrt lol I printed out the book you gave us for this weeks reading assignment :P
2016-12-06 07:32:45 PM kacies thanks
2016-12-06 07:32:45 PM cathyross thanks.
2016-12-06 07:32:58 PM kathyhughes We never did activities assessments for at least 7 days
2016-12-06 07:33:02 PM pamgoodwin But with this new rule Kathy, there is no space. You still have your 14 day window--but this has to be done the first 48 hours and you and everyone else is together for this careplan. You can't get your assessment done then--but you can get a few questions asked.
2016-12-06 07:33:03 PM marissavega1274 no one has any set time to do it but i like being first .. they arent as annoyed
2016-12-06 07:33:11 PM cynthiasickler im sorry, i missed what the ftag is about
2016-12-06 07:33:12 PM kathyhughes the residents have to settle into the facility
2016-12-06 07:33:16 PM marissavega1274 oo we have 5 days
2016-12-06 07:33:16 PM jenniferezy I am going to miss this chat when the class is over
2016-12-06 07:33:22 PM jenniferezy I get great Ideas
2016-12-06 07:33:25 PM marissavega1274 thats what mds tells me
2016-12-06 07:33:39 PM kathybrosrt Not with activities pam..Mostly nursing and social services and physicians
2016-12-06 07:33:55 PM kathybrosrt me to Jenn...so we should all keep in touch
2016-12-06 07:34:00 PM marissavega1274 so im on it.. im the only one that does them on campus other then memory care
2016-12-06 07:34:06 PM mayraj im constantly told to rush to them and keep them busy but i feel they should be able to sit, talk to the other clients get confortable with the staff, etc.
2016-12-06 07:34:07 PM pamgoodwin My facility likes our assessments, careplan, MDS and not in the computer within 5 days of the resident arriving. I wait at least 2 or 3 days.
2016-12-06 07:34:07 PM kathyhughes They did not change the 14 day regulations.......so you can do a interim care plan and then address the activities in 21 days
2016-12-06 07:34:12 PM cynthiasickler i would definetly keep in touch. i love the ideas
2016-12-06 07:34:36 PM auazuibke0114 Yes me too
2016-12-06 07:34:39 PM kathyhughes It is mostly nursing
2016-12-06 07:34:39 PM janicelawrence6 Is tonight anyone else's first night? To those I did not get to say hello back to the page is moving way to quickly to enter your names. Sorry.
2016-12-06 07:34:42 PM jenniferezy me too
2016-12-06 07:34:48 PM kathybrosrt after this class is over I'm going to start an activitie fb page
2016-12-06 07:34:59 PM wendy5 first night
2016-12-06 07:34:59 PM marissavega1274 ok i think mds gives us that date because they are behind and everyine is always late
2016-12-06 07:34:59 PM kathyhughes Oh Janice we have all the classes here
2016-12-06 07:35:08 PM jenniferezy oh cook add me Jennifer Renee
2016-12-06 07:35:09 PM auazuibke0114 That will be great, KathyB
2016-12-06 07:35:12 PM lisa2 left the chat room
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2016-12-06 07:35:13 PM jenniferezy cool
2016-12-06 07:35:14 PM mayraj that sounds lke a good idea kathy
2016-12-06 07:35:25 PM rosesyellow713 that will be great Kathy
2016-12-06 07:35:29 PM pamgoodwin Sorry, didn't mean to open a can of worms....
2016-12-06 07:35:30 PM kathybrosrt will do
2016-12-06 07:35:30 PM kathyhughes There is the NCCAP Facebook page
2016-12-06 07:35:30 PM lorimcg (y) kathyb
2016-12-06 07:35:33 PM shannamschofield My first night to Janice
2016-12-06 07:35:36 PM lisa2 my internet keeps kicking off...its pouring the rain here
2016-12-06 07:35:44 PM janicelawrence6 Ok, it looks like we can gain infor from the ongoing conversation.
2016-12-06 07:35:49 PM lorimcg thanks kathy h didn't know that
2016-12-06 07:35:50 PM kathybrosrt really??? Gonna look that one up..its probably private though
2016-12-06 07:35:54 PM pamgoodwin I joined that NCCAP facebook page the other day Kathy.
2016-12-06 07:35:54 PM kacies ill def follow their fb page
2016-12-06 07:36:00 PM auazuibke0114 Ok great, thanks KathyH
2016-12-06 07:36:09 PM kathyhughes It is a closed group but you can join them
2016-12-06 07:36:09 PM mbowie0280 omg THESE LIL 3 YR OLD TWIN GIRLS OF MINE GIVE ME A RUN FOR MY MONEY!!!(RANDOM)
2016-12-06 07:36:16 PM wendy5 anyone have separate meals from the dinning? My folks are tired of their menu
2016-12-06 07:36:24 PM lisa2 I just sent request on my phone
2016-12-06 07:36:26 PM kathybrosrt lol mbow
2016-12-06 07:36:30 PM kathyhughes They have lots of good ideas and information
2016-12-06 07:36:34 PM pamgoodwin It is but they let me join
2016-12-06 07:36:41 PM pamgoodwin Awesome ideas
2016-12-06 07:36:48 PM kathybrosrt yep I still go to that site you gave us in our first week
2016-12-06 07:36:49 PM cynthiasickler thanks kathy i will try to get on that
2016-12-06 07:36:49 PM jenniferezy my residents do not like anything
2016-12-06 07:37:02 PM kathyhughes we had special luncheons for the residents
2016-12-06 07:37:10 PM mbowie0280 U HAVE GRUMPY RESIDENTS?
2016-12-06 07:37:12 PM kacies i feel like my residents dont like that the director has planned but shes not open to suggestions :(
2016-12-06 07:37:22 PM kathybrosrt yep we do that to..dinner clubs, breakfast clubs
2016-12-06 07:37:23 PM wendy5 my people want olives and steak
2016-12-06 07:37:27 PM lorimcg our dining services and really having issues.
2016-12-06 07:37:30 PM mbowie0280 UMMMM
2016-12-06 07:37:31 PM marissavega1274 i just asked to join their group on fb
2016-12-06 07:37:32 PM auazuibke0114 Sorry Jennifer
2016-12-06 07:37:36 PM cynthiasickler olives and steak, thats gross
2016-12-06 07:37:42 PM janicelawrence6 shannamschofield: Have you worked in the activities field for very long?
2016-12-06 07:37:49 PM lisa2 left the chat room
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2016-12-06 07:37:57 PM lorimcg we have a food commetti
2016-12-06 07:37:58 PM wendy5 lol not at the same meal!
2016-12-06 07:38:05 PM jenniferezy hi lisa
2016-12-06 07:38:09 PM lisa2 hi
2016-12-06 07:38:23 PM haliea we are having a breakfast inn in our activities room on friday for residents who don't get out much
2016-12-06 07:38:23 PM kathyhughes Rats! Now you will all join them and the NCCAP Pinterest page will not have as many followers!
2016-12-06 07:38:28 PM cynthiasickler oh ok, i found the olive steeak thing odd
2016-12-06 07:38:29 PM mbowie0280 I LOVES OLIVES AND STEAKS!! ITS PART OF THE ATKINS DIET PLAN....LOL
2016-12-06 07:38:32 PM kathybrosrt LOL
2016-12-06 07:38:37 PM kathyhughes I have been trying to beat the Facebook page!
2016-12-06 07:38:53 PM pamgoodwin OH No, Pinterest can't get rid of me
2016-12-06 07:38:53 PM kathybrosrt Heck Kathy I look at Penterest now and your name pops up on a lot
2016-12-06 07:38:53 PM janicelawrence6 mbowie0208: I have 6 children and my oldest daughter just moved back home with her husband and 2 year old. (Medical diffuculties) We are bursting at the seams.
2016-12-06 07:39:00 PM mayraj dont care for olives but steak. yum
2016-12-06 07:39:02 PM lisa2 ill try to find on pintrest to
2016-12-06 07:39:12 PM cynthiasickler pintrest is the best as far as im concerned
2016-12-06 07:39:16 PM kerilforgues we will never let go of pinerest
2016-12-06 07:39:18 PM marissavega1274 pintrist shows teepa
2016-12-06 07:39:19 PM mayraj i tried planning an outing for my staff and it backfired..
2016-12-06 07:39:22 PM kathyhughes I am bery busy with Pinterest!
2016-12-06 07:39:24 PM lorimcg i love pinterest
2016-12-06 07:39:25 PM cynthiasickler i love teepa
2016-12-06 07:39:28 PM kacies i once pinned for 4 hours straight lol
2016-12-06 07:39:32 PM marissavega1274 she is coming to he pines next week
2016-12-06 07:39:41 PM kathyhughes She is awesome
2016-12-06 07:39:42 PM cynthiasickler wheres pines?
2016-12-06 07:39:44 PM marissavega1274 i love the pinterest
2016-12-06 07:39:45 PM mayraj idnot get pinterest
2016-12-06 07:39:46 PM auazuibke0114 I l(L) pinterest
2016-12-06 07:39:49 PM rosesyellow713 pintrestmis great
2016-12-06 07:39:57 PM kathybrosrt lol yes you are. Problem with me is I get on there and before I know it, 3 hours have passed..thats an addicting site
2016-12-06 07:40:02 PM marissavega1274 i get to go from 9 to 4 with her!!!
2016-12-06 07:40:04 PM wendy5 I made frozen cheese pizza and frozen chicken Taquitos and they were so happy for something new! I could not believe the response
2016-12-06 07:40:06 PM kathyhughes and I am sure that you will learn a whole bunch of stuff
2016-12-06 07:40:10 PM mayraj a friend keeps telling i should go on
2016-12-06 07:40:13 PM marissavega1274 yes!!!
2016-12-06 07:40:29 PM lorimcg i look up one thing and come off with a few new boards
2016-12-06 07:40:37 PM marissavega1274 i get to see her for free since she is at my facility
2016-12-06 07:40:38 PM pamgoodwin I saw Teepa Snow a year or so ago up at Timber Pines..she's amazing
2016-12-06 07:40:39 PM kathyhughes Don;t forget to get a certificate for attending
2016-12-06 07:40:42 PM janicelawrence6 jenniferezy: no word games or listening to you read the news. Trivia? My residents have vision issues and love games that allow them to interract with others. We usually end up laughing and joking around
2016-12-06 07:40:44 PM wendy5 anyone ever host a "dollar store" in house?How do I price items?
2016-12-06 07:40:48 PM kathybrosrt Also you can google anything. If I want to make a paper plate craft, I google it and tons of pictures pop up
2016-12-06 07:40:53 PM kacies Kathy for week 10 assignment 1 (mepap1-100416) are we just explaining the celebration or should we use a group planning tool?
2016-12-06 07:41:02 PM marissavega1274 yes i just sent out my info for it
2016-12-06 07:41:11 PM mayraj yea google is my best friend kathyb
2016-12-06 07:41:13 PM cynthiasickler so where is timber pines located
2016-12-06 07:41:15 PM kathybrosrt shhh Kaci dont give her ideas
2016-12-06 07:41:20 PM kathyhughes You should use the group planning tool
2016-12-06 07:41:22 PM kathyhughes HA
2016-12-06 07:41:27 PM kathybrosrt LOL
2016-12-06 07:41:31 PM kacies lol okay thank uou
2016-12-06 07:41:33 PM kacies you*
2016-12-06 07:41:41 PM kacies my bad lol sorry
2016-12-06 07:41:51 PM lorimcg lol
2016-12-06 07:41:54 PM kathybrosrt Oh i'm crackin up here
2016-12-06 07:41:57 PM kathyhughes And Kathy ADN has a Facebook page too!
2016-12-06 07:42:05 PM kathybrosrt really ???
2016-12-06 07:42:09 PM kathyhughes Yes
2016-12-06 07:42:10 PM kathybrosrt I want added
2016-12-06 07:42:15 PM marissavega1274 sweet
2016-12-06 07:42:15 PM kathyhughes you can all join that!
2016-12-06 07:42:23 PM haliea awesome
2016-12-06 07:42:25 PM cynthiasickler i need some jewish ideas
2016-12-06 07:42:39 PM kathyhughes Instead of reinventing the wheel
2016-12-06 07:42:45 PM kathybrosrt Have a barmisfa..however ya spell it
2016-12-06 07:42:48 PM kathyhughes For Hannukkah?
2016-12-06 07:42:53 PM cynthiasickler we only have about three jewish residents but i feel we dont offer anything
2016-12-06 07:42:59 PM wendy5 Ideas for my 30 men for Christmas
2016-12-06 07:43:01 PM auazuibke0114 Ok i will join
2016-12-06 07:43:02 PM kathyhughes There are a ton of ideas out there
2016-12-06 07:43:13 PM cynthiasickler pintrest?
2016-12-06 07:43:19 PM lorimcg we don't have any jewish residents at this time. should i still put out the minorah
2016-12-06 07:43:20 PM kathybrosrt you mean for gifts wendy?
2016-12-06 07:43:29 PM wendy5 yes
2016-12-06 07:43:35 PM kathyhughes Well Wendy would they like to send cards to the military?
2016-12-06 07:44:02 PM kathyhughes We would make snack baskets for them for Christmas until the ladies figured it out!
2016-12-06 07:44:04 PM kathybrosrt they like what everyone else likes, cologne, warm socks..or if they have a hobby like painting, get them an art kit
2016-12-06 07:44:12 PM wendy5 No, my folks are getting pretty old and immobile
2016-12-06 07:44:15 PM kathyhughes We also asked them what they would like
2016-12-06 07:44:19 PM janicelawrence6 Pintrest is a great source! it can get addictive
2016-12-06 07:44:21 PM mbowie0280 left the chat room
2016-12-06 07:44:22 PM kathybrosrt we do to
2016-12-06 07:44:29 PM haliea left the chat room
2016-12-06 07:44:30 PM lisa2 how do you do that?
2016-12-06 07:44:42 PM lorimcg we ask them for ideas and they give really good ones
2016-12-06 07:44:43 PM kathybrosrt Aux is helping us get all the men new electric razors for christmas
2016-12-06 07:45:06 PM kathyhughes Some wanted posters, some would want jerky, some wanted undewear some loved movies
2016-12-06 07:45:07 PM lorimcg that is a great idea kathy b
2016-12-06 07:45:11 PM cynthiasickler we got everyone blankets for christmas
2016-12-06 07:45:33 PM cathyross good idea
2016-12-06 07:45:44 PM wendy5 my ladies want rose lotion--tough to find!
2016-12-06 07:45:52 PM kathybrosrt our men need them..they wear out after awhile...the razors not the men...well maybe the men to..oh I should hush now
2016-12-06 07:45:53 PM kathyhughes Make some
2016-12-06 07:46:04 PM mayraj we just give them all this little ornament we make
2016-12-06 07:46:06 PM stefanyf We do an angel tree for all of our residents
2016-12-06 07:46:08 PM cathyross lol
2016-12-06 07:46:21 PM rosesyellow713 we have a church helping to get gifts like socks, bath stuff, blakets
2016-12-06 07:46:23 PM cynthiasickler i want to start planning for christmas earlier this year , make it more individualized or personal for the residents especially the ones we know arent leaving. of course you have to consider death when trying to do this.
2016-12-06 07:46:37 PM jessicab we have an angel tree as well
2016-12-06 07:46:41 PM kathybrosrt The state is now asking for MDS on all the residents toiletries..what a pain in the wazoo
2016-12-06 07:46:48 PM lorimcg we had complaints that some residents got more then others last year. so then we decided to do the lap blankets for all. then they complained that not everyone wanted that and it was so impersonal. so now we are back to gifts. crazy (lol)
2016-12-06 07:46:52 PM auazuibke0114 my residents have already made Xmas tree crafts
2016-12-06 07:46:59 PM kathybrosrt but dont get them avon..you cant get an mds on avon
2016-12-06 07:47:08 PM lisa2 we are sending christmas cards to another facility tomorrow.There first pen pal group
2016-12-06 07:47:08 PM lisa2 if anyone would like to do this with me would be great
2016-12-06 07:47:08 PM lisa2 we paln on doing iot once a month
2016-12-06 07:47:08 PM lisa2 plan
2016-12-06 07:47:18 PM kathyhughes http://www.mommypotamus.com/how-to-make-homemade-lotion-with-three/
2016-12-06 07:47:22 PM cynthiasickler we actually have to try giving both residents in the same room, the same blanket becuse of the jealousy
2016-12-06 07:47:30 PM lorimcg cynthia and admissions between you begining and the day
2016-12-06 07:47:35 PM auazuibke0114 Residents helped in decor the act tree
2016-12-06 07:47:38 PM mayraj cynthia lol
2016-12-06 07:47:39 PM kathybrosrt well lori we get them 2 gifts..but families also send presents to them so really cant be helped if some residents get more
2016-12-06 07:48:21 PM shannamschofield left the chat room
2016-12-06 07:48:23 PM lorimcg that is what we said but they just kept flipping and flopping. but they don't have to help or stress
2016-12-06 07:48:29 PM cynthiasickler you lost me lori on that last comment
2016-12-06 07:48:40 PM kathyhughes We gave a calendar for the year to each resident and only concentrated on residents without families
2016-12-06 07:49:11 PM lorimcg cynthia if you start to far in advance you have to remember to include new admissions and all the changes. it is crazy
2016-12-06 07:49:18 PM kathybrosrt Hey we should make a resident picture calendar..that would be so cool
2016-12-06 07:49:22 PM kathyhughes And everyone got a Christmas Stocking Christmas eve
2016-12-06 07:49:26 PM stefanyf Our angel gifts are presented to them the night we do our Christmas Dinner with the families. I am sure many of them get more gifts later from family and friends.
2016-12-06 07:49:29 PM cynthiasickler oh ok, i got ya lori. very true
2016-12-06 07:49:36 PM lorimcg i like that idea kathyh
2016-12-06 07:49:41 PM auazuibke0114 cool
2016-12-06 07:49:47 PM cynthiasickler we will probably stick to blankets, they always need them and they do love them
2016-12-06 07:49:50 PM mayraj i work at an adult day care so our budget is very limited. i cant do gifts for everyone
2016-12-06 07:49:52 PM pamgoodwin Other than tissues and now calendars--any other good inexpensive idea's for gifts
2016-12-06 07:50:14 PM lorimcg a lot of our residents don't have family or family that just doesn't participate in their life
2016-12-06 07:50:21 PM kathybrosrt May ya got to do fundraising for that kind of stuff..its the only way you can afford it
2016-12-06 07:50:43 PM stefanyf we have a jewelry store theat has $1 necklaces and bracelets
2016-12-06 07:50:49 PM wendy5 nail polish and lipstick and scarves. I found simple neck scarves at the Dollar store!
2016-12-06 07:50:53 PM cynthiasickler im going to be asking our auxiliary for a new Santa suit, and new camera
2016-12-06 07:50:56 PM stefanyf The residents love jewelry
2016-12-06 07:50:57 PM kathybrosrt I'm going to hit on the dollar tree
2016-12-06 07:50:58 PM marissavega1274 fuzzy socks
2016-12-06 07:51:09 PM lorimcg makers and adult coloring books
2016-12-06 07:51:11 PM cynthiasickler today with the snta pictures our camera was an absolute mess
2016-12-06 07:51:14 PM mayraj exactly kathyb and thats a lot of more extra work and not many people or caregivers wanna participate
2016-12-06 07:51:15 PM marissavega1274 and gloves my residents hands are always cold
2016-12-06 07:51:29 PM cathyross good idea
2016-12-06 07:51:32 PM rosesyellow713 gloves, scrafs, adult coloring books
2016-12-06 07:51:36 PM kacies everybody loves fuzzy socks
2016-12-06 07:51:38 PM janicelawrence6 Re: Christmas. I like to use the idea of "Ghosting" like during Halloween to give something to residents. I use a snowman who leaves them white chocolate covered pretzels wrapped so they can share by putting the snowman outside one of thier neighbors doors. Most of my residents are now single and childless, this helps them to get involved and share a little "spirit" it works for both christian and non christan.
2016-12-06 07:51:40 PM kathybrosrt Mine cant do adult coloring books..to busy and to small..but they love to color
2016-12-06 07:51:45 PM mayraj i do go to dollar tree a lot but christmas i wish i could give them mmore
2016-12-06 07:51:46 PM cynthiasickler love the coloring books for adults
2016-12-06 07:51:51 PM mayraj many dont get anything
2016-12-06 07:52:06 PM pamgoodwin great idea's --thank you
2016-12-06 07:52:07 PM cathyross left the chat room
2016-12-06 07:52:07 PM lorimcg that sounds good janice
2016-12-06 07:52:12 PM wendy5 One family donated money to us from a funeral donation. We just bought a 10 in one game table, hoping the rehab/skilled unit guys like the table
2016-12-06 07:52:16 PM kathybrosrt Kacie...our facility has a rile that residents have to have gripper socks to protect them from falls
2016-12-06 07:52:20 PM kathyhughes Good idea Janice
2016-12-06 07:52:25 PM auazuibke0114 awesome ideas
2016-12-06 07:52:56 PM stefanyf We have a Bingo store. The residents have asked if we can do an extra day with the store because they would like to be able to buy gifts to give
2016-12-06 07:52:57 PM kathyhughes You all have great ideas
2016-12-06 07:53:08 PM janicelawrence6 What is an MDS? Why does the state require it on toiletries?
2016-12-06 07:53:17 PM lorimcg same in our place with the socks. i saw on pinterest if you put puff paint on the bottom you can make your own skidd socks
2016-12-06 07:53:22 PM stefanyf They not only want to get a gift but they also love giving
2016-12-06 07:53:25 PM lisa2 we are starting a store next month with bingo
2016-12-06 07:53:30 PM wendy5 Trying out our Bingo store next week...any tips on making it smooth?
2016-12-06 07:53:46 PM mayraj im trying to start a bingo store
2016-12-06 07:53:47 PM kathybrosrt Because they want to know everything that the lotions are made of ect..what if a resident drinks it..gotta have the mds
2016-12-06 07:53:56 PM kathyhughes Its an MSDS sheet that you have to have on all things with chemicals
2016-12-06 07:54:09 PM mayraj makes sense
2016-12-06 07:54:12 PM kathyhughes Right Kathy
2016-12-06 07:54:28 PM kathyhughes and you have to have it in case there is a fire
2016-12-06 07:54:29 PM kathybrosrt its hard when families bring their loved ones stuff..then we got to look everything up
2016-12-06 07:54:32 PM lorimcg i ran the bingo store over with the resident council president and she told me and i quote "don't mess with the bingo, missie"
2016-12-06 07:54:39 PM wendy5 I have been awarding points for showing up to activities and bingo. How to price items according to points?
2016-12-06 07:54:39 PM kacies left the chat room
2016-12-06 07:54:39 PM kathybrosrt right Kathy :P
2016-12-06 07:54:41 PM stefanyf The store is a big hit with residents but a huge undertaking. We do it once a month. We offer nknick knacks and snack items
2016-12-06 07:54:59 PM kathybrosrt yes stef we do bingo store to..its so much easier
2016-12-06 07:55:10 PM stefanyf We purchase a lot of our stuff from the Dollar Tree
2016-12-06 07:55:21 PM lisa2 love the 44 tree
2016-12-06 07:55:24 PM lisa2 $$
2016-12-06 07:55:36 PM wendy5 my bingo prizes were out of control. I hope they like the store next week
2016-12-06 07:55:38 PM rosesyellow713 How do you do the bingo store?
2016-12-06 07:55:49 PM cynthiasickler i like the bingo store, they just use their bingo money to buy things?
2016-12-06 07:55:49 PM lorimcg i didn't think we needed to mds their lotions that are brougt in that isn't supplied by the company
2016-12-06 07:55:56 PM kathybrosrt we get the guys tshirts, cologne ..we buy tablets and put envelopes and stamps in a baggie for them to buy with bingo chips\
2016-12-06 07:56:06 PM pamgoodwin I've been looking online to buy in bulk--tissues are like 28 cents that way, but the rest is a bust. Dollar store will be seeing us.
2016-12-06 07:56:14 PM lisa2 left the chat room
2016-12-06 07:56:14 PM rosesyellow713 Do you give residents tickets if they win bingo?
2016-12-06 07:56:20 PM kathyhughes I would just worry about what you bring into the facility
2016-12-06 07:56:34 PM lisa2 enter the chat room
2016-12-06 07:56:34 PM stefanyf They win Bingo Bucks when they Bingo. They save them all month long and then we have the store at the end of eah montnth

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