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2016-12-13 07:01:39 PM samanthaculver word
2016-12-13 07:01:47 PM rissarie2013 thankyou carolyna
2016-12-13 07:01:47 PM kathyhughes And you?????
2016-12-13 07:01:49 PM carolyna Chats still go too fast for me
2016-12-13 07:01:53 PM cathyross I am Cathy Ross and I live in Hinton, WV.
2016-12-13 07:01:58 PM rosesyellow713 I have been in a seminar for two days
2016-12-13 07:01:58 PM dorisc so what are we supposed to talk about
2016-12-13 07:02:05 PM denisewiit Im Denise, I live in Rhode Island
2016-12-13 07:02:11 PM wendy5 Wendy in Ohio. New to activities and to Ohio!
2016-12-13 07:02:11 PM act06 my name is Aaron Bernal I'm frome Texas
2016-12-13 07:02:12 PM jbigham I'm Julie an I am in charlotte. I started as an Activity Director in 1993, in LTC. Work in Memory Care now.
2016-12-13 07:02:14 PM kathybrosrt I'm Kat Brossart from North Dakota ( North Pole) and I have been in activities for 11 years
2016-12-13 07:02:14 PM rissarie2013 i am marissa and i live in michigan and have been doing this for five years. i started at 15
2016-12-13 07:02:18 PM lisa2 My name Is Lisa I am from West Virginia I have been in activities for 2 yrs but been a CNA since 1995
2016-12-13 07:02:21 PM kathyhughes Right now we are introducing ourselves
2016-12-13 07:02:31 PM samanthaculver Samantha live in Newark Ohio, been in Activities a year, as the director. Worked with adults in day habs that have DD for 12 yrs, totally different
2016-12-13 07:02:35 PM chriswills I'm Christine, in TX with no health care exp
2016-12-13 07:02:41 PM shawna I did not think we had to submit the organizational chart and mission statement. I thought we just kept it for our own records
2016-12-13 07:02:47 PM rosesyellow713 I am Sandra from Texas
2016-12-13 07:02:52 PM linda1 My name is Linda I work in an assisted living 3 years from texas.
2016-12-13 07:02:54 PM reddis My name is Rachael and I'm from a small town called Weaverville,CA. I've been a CNA for almost 3 years and in activties a total of about 8 months.
2016-12-13 07:02:57 PM harebare im harriet wiker and i have bbeen in the nursing home field for 28 yeatrs but have been in activities on and off for 7 years
2016-12-13 07:02:58 PM selinapratt me too shawna
2016-12-13 07:03:01 PM denisewiit I have been a CNA for 6 years and was an Activities Assistant for 18 months and now I just started as the Activities director 1 week ago
2016-12-13 07:03:09 PM kathyowens enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:03:12 PM sandi Im Sandi from Cheltenham PA... I love creating programs for the residents!
2016-12-13 07:03:12 PM chriswills shawna- its says it should be attached to our paracicum assignment
2016-12-13 07:03:14 PM camilla1 Hi I'm camilla. Just moved to Texas from Michigan, where i was an activity assistant for a year
2016-12-13 07:03:17 PM chriswills prob at the end
2016-12-13 07:03:23 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:03:26 PM hope888 enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:03:31 PM auazuibke0114 I'm Amara, live at Grand prairie Tx
2016-12-13 07:03:37 PM mayraj enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:03:40 PM denisewiit I have to say that I love working in activities
2016-12-13 07:03:43 PM carolyna camilla enjoy Tx it is a great state LOL
2016-12-13 07:03:45 PM dorisc My name is Doris, I'm from Arlington Texas and i have 7 kids and a husband
2016-12-13 07:03:47 PM janicelawrence6 Hi everyone. I amost missd it! what is our topic tonight?
2016-12-13 07:03:50 PM harebare im from ohio
2016-12-13 07:03:50 PM kathybrosrt Kathy are you based in TX?
2016-12-13 07:03:53 PM rissarie2013 diddo denisewiit
2016-12-13 07:03:55 PM selinapratt It says both actually
2016-12-13 07:04:00 PM cathyross Oh wow! I just realized that I could improve my font lol!!!
2016-12-13 07:04:07 PM denisewiit :)
2016-12-13 07:04:08 PM kathyhughes There ya go!
2016-12-13 07:04:10 PM act06 I use to live in Grand prairie
2016-12-13 07:04:12 PM shawna I am Shawna I live in Texas.
2016-12-13 07:04:16 PM mayraj helo everyone
2016-12-13 07:04:20 PM cathyross Hello!
2016-12-13 07:04:21 PM auazuibke0114 Hi felloew Texan and new classmates
2016-12-13 07:04:21 PM hope888 Hi! Ny name is Hope.
2016-12-13 07:04:25 PM mbowie0280 Im Maurisha and Ive been working with seniors for over 17 years working in activities for almost 2! Been on my current job for 3 1/2 years. My old boss promoted me to activities and just taking the course. Its so much more than just doing activities. Since this course Ive learned more than I can imagine...
2016-12-13 07:04:25 PM chriswills we have lots of Texans here
2016-12-13 07:04:26 PM kathybrosrt lol I'm from Tx does that count?
2016-12-13 07:04:29 PM rissarie2013 i wish i could slow the messages down lol
2016-12-13 07:04:35 PM jdw090882 Jennifer from Tx been in class since Nov I do not currently work in a facility but looking forward to eventually
2016-12-13 07:04:44 PM carolyna only if it counts that I lived there for 4 years LOL
2016-12-13 07:04:47 PM kathyhughes Don't worry about the Practicum until I set up the Practicum Forum
2016-12-13 07:04:48 PM kathybrosrt haha they sound like us when we first started Kathy
2016-12-13 07:04:51 PM denisewiit I know its hard to read them all
2016-12-13 07:04:52 PM janicelawrence6 It is hard to keep up with the messeages.
2016-12-13 07:04:55 PM auazuibke0114 lol kathyB
2016-12-13 07:05:01 PM kathyhughes Yes it is
2016-12-13 07:05:01 PM kathyowens left the chat room
2016-12-13 07:05:08 PM rissarie2013 what if we already faxed our practcum to you. is that okay?
2016-12-13 07:05:09 PM act06 yup
2016-12-13 07:05:10 PM kathyhughes But you will get used to it!
2016-12-13 07:05:11 PM cathyross I have a fantastic Practicum Advisor! She is really on the ball with me on everything throughout the course!
2016-12-13 07:05:14 PM kathyhughes Thats fine
2016-12-13 07:05:20 PM kathyowens enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:05:21 PM kathybrosrt Haha and she told us the same thing
2016-12-13 07:05:22 PM lisa2 me to cathyross
2016-12-13 07:05:23 PM rissarie2013 okay
2016-12-13 07:05:30 PM pamgoodwin I feel for you guys...you'll catch on. Don't worry
2016-12-13 07:05:35 PM samanthaculver I had a hard time getting ahold of my ombudsman
2016-12-13 07:05:36 PM denisewiit My advisor is great also
2016-12-13 07:05:38 PM janicelawrence6 I am in Sahuarita, AZ but work in Green Valley AZ a community designed for seniors.
2016-12-13 07:05:46 PM denisewiit always willing to help me
2016-12-13 07:05:52 PM auazuibke0114 That's great denise
2016-12-13 07:05:59 PM mbowie0280 I was a wreck at first it gets better.........a little....lol
2016-12-13 07:06:00 PM kathyhughes We have 5 classes here
2016-12-13 07:06:07 PM cathyross Just curious.....do we get a study guide for midterm exam?
2016-12-13 07:06:07 PM samanthaculver wow
2016-12-13 07:06:08 PM rissarie2013 awesome @denisewiit
2016-12-13 07:06:09 PM denisewiit I am very lucky
2016-12-13 07:06:09 PM kathybrosrt wow how do you keep up?
2016-12-13 07:06:16 PM carolyna I'm so excited that I will be able to work directly with my advisor
2016-12-13 07:06:21 PM mbowie0280 100416!!!!! Haaaaay!!!! almost there
2016-12-13 07:06:23 PM samanthaculver i cant keep up with one.
2016-12-13 07:06:24 PM janicelawrence6 Kathy is there a specific topic this evening or are we just following
2016-12-13 07:06:27 PM reddis Thats a lot of classes in 1 place!
2016-12-13 07:06:27 PM auazuibke0114 Lol.. same here mbowie
2016-12-13 07:06:29 PM rosesyellow713 wow thats great
2016-12-13 07:06:32 PM kathybrosrt LOL Sam
2016-12-13 07:06:34 PM lisa2 no study guide
2016-12-13 07:06:35 PM kathyhughes Some are taking their finals, some getting ready for their midterm and new folks just starting
2016-12-13 07:06:40 PM hope888 We are having State survey this week. This will be my first time for the state survery. Can anyone give me some of tips? Thanks a million! Hope
2016-12-13 07:06:43 PM denisewiit wow
2016-12-13 07:06:56 PM kathyowens Hello everyone my name is Kathy and I'm from mn
2016-12-13 07:06:56 PM rissarie2013 just starting here (handshake)
2016-12-13 07:06:58 PM kathyhughes All the exams are based on your reading assignments
2016-12-13 07:07:00 PM samanthaculver I void them like the plague.
2016-12-13 07:07:02 PM samanthaculver :)
2016-12-13 07:07:05 PM auazuibke0114 Goodluck Hope
2016-12-13 07:07:06 PM pamgoodwin Kathy, you must be something--taking attendance for this chat has to be a challenge.
2016-12-13 07:07:09 PM dorisc so how does everyone fell about the written assginments
2016-12-13 07:07:12 PM carolyna oh for the newbies...Kathy hughes is awesome
2016-12-13 07:07:12 PM cathyross hmmmm....our's is next October and we are preparing already.
2016-12-13 07:07:17 PM kathyhughes It is
2016-12-13 07:07:18 PM selinapratt I am Selina, I live in Ohio. So nice to meet you all :D
2016-12-13 07:07:19 PM harebare I have a hard time getting stuff done i am always short in activities and always playing catchup. there so much reading to do but im trying to stay up with it all.
2016-12-13 07:07:22 PM kathybrosrt Hope make sure everything is dated foodwise. What ever is on your calendar , make sure your doing it
2016-12-13 07:07:23 PM denisewiit If you don't know the answer, tell them...good question, let me find out and I will get back to you
2016-12-13 07:07:28 PM mayraj hey kathyhughes, there's an assignment send in ate would i get any credit for it?
2016-12-13 07:07:37 PM lisa2 the extra credit on week 11 can it be on something you have already done ?
2016-12-13 07:07:40 PM mbowie0280 Kathy H. so 100416 has how many weeks left? 4 or 6 do you know off hand?
2016-12-13 07:07:41 PM harebare i have found there is alot i didnt know all these years
2016-12-13 07:07:42 PM janicelawrence6 My first time reading the material I took notes all the way through, I wasnt sure what we needed.
2016-12-13 07:08:01 PM schmiess1 enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:08:01 PM kathyhughes Yes you will still get some credit for a late assignment
2016-12-13 07:08:06 PM hope888 thank you!
2016-12-13 07:08:08 PM denisewiit I did the same thing
2016-12-13 07:08:12 PM reddis I was glad to see a 2 week break! I need some time to gather myself!
2016-12-13 07:08:21 PM denisewiit me too
2016-12-13 07:08:21 PM wendy5 Thank goodness-have to figure out where to find reading material
2016-12-13 07:08:22 PM schmiess1 hello
2016-12-13 07:08:23 PM sandi Hope--- don't give them anything they didn't ask for. They looked at my calender to make sure the programs were hapening!
2016-12-13 07:08:24 PM samanthaculver me too reddis
2016-12-13 07:08:24 PM jbigham left the chat room
2016-12-13 07:08:25 PM rissarie2013 me too @reddi
2016-12-13 07:08:26 PM mbowie0280 o wow. I wish I would have known that
2016-12-13 07:08:26 PM act06 same here
2016-12-13 07:08:30 PM rosesyellow713 I hope I will be done this weekend with everything
2016-12-13 07:08:35 PM mayraj alright thank you. cause i know i send in a blank form instead of the one i filled in..
2016-12-13 07:08:40 PM kathybrosrt I now have 4 large 3 ring notebooks just with assignments I printed..lol assignment reading 11 took a whole notebook by itself :P
2016-12-13 07:08:50 PM dorisc left the chat room
2016-12-13 07:08:52 PM denisewiit wow
2016-12-13 07:09:03 PM kathyhughes The 10 class has 5 weeks left
2016-12-13 07:09:03 PM jbigham enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:09:06 PM carolyna Kathy H, the research paper falls in the assignments due by jan 3rd? I am trying to get that done this week
2016-12-13 07:09:07 PM samanthaculver ive printed off everything i could to
2016-12-13 07:09:10 PM dorisc enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:09:13 PM mbowie0280 Kathyb which assignment in week 11?
2016-12-13 07:09:15 PM kathybrosrt Me to Sam
2016-12-13 07:09:23 PM kathyhughes Yes Carolyn
2016-12-13 07:09:26 PM kathybrosrt Hospice stuff
2016-12-13 07:09:26 PM denisewiit yes me too
2016-12-13 07:09:28 PM reddis I've printed off so much! Poor tree!
2016-12-13 07:09:31 PM auazuibke0114 Please KathyH, Does any assignment counted late in Own pace?
2016-12-13 07:09:33 PM carolyna thanks...again for that..
2016-12-13 07:09:38 PM mayraj i do some of my class assignments at work so sometimes i am wicked busy and is hard to concentrate.
2016-12-13 07:09:46 PM lisa2 me to
2016-12-13 07:09:50 PM wendy5 During audit, just keep your residents busy and the clean refrigerator. Bed bound residents are tricky during audit
2016-12-13 07:09:51 PM samanthaculver me too
2016-12-13 07:09:51 PM kathyhughes For the Paced course there isn't a deadline
2016-12-13 07:09:59 PM mbowie0280 Hospice...?? In week 11 I must have overlooked that
2016-12-13 07:10:02 PM lisah enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:10:04 PM dorisc how long do we have to be on the chat
2016-12-13 07:10:05 PM lisa2 i find it better sometimes to have my advisor around to ask questions
2016-12-13 07:10:07 PM denisewiit I am going to try and make a schedule for myself this week
2016-12-13 07:10:08 PM kathyhughes Not to worry
2016-12-13 07:10:15 PM kathybrosrt I dont have time to do homework at work..lots of meetings and careplans every day
2016-12-13 07:10:24 PM janicelawrence6 It took a few days looking around in the site until I found the reading material. I am new at this. I printed it all so I could reference it! I am going through so much paper, but that is ok!! Im having fun.
2016-12-13 07:10:26 PM rosesyellow713 auazuibke0114 how does it work doing at Own pace?
2016-12-13 07:10:26 PM reddis It gets better once you get the hang of it!
2016-12-13 07:10:33 PM mayraj my advisor is great and very encouraging.
2016-12-13 07:10:33 PM rissarie2013 i hope so
2016-12-13 07:10:44 PM rissarie2013 @reddis
2016-12-13 07:10:53 PM auazuibke0114 Great. Thanks Kathy H
2016-12-13 07:10:57 PM lisa2 it will dont give up
2016-12-13 07:10:59 PM kathybrosrt It was overwhelming for all of us the first month..it does get easier
2016-12-13 07:11:06 PM samanthaculver kinda
2016-12-13 07:11:09 PM kathyhughes What kind of activities do you have planned for January????????
2016-12-13 07:11:10 PM denisewiit good to know
2016-12-13 07:11:12 PM jdw090882 lol
2016-12-13 07:11:16 PM dorisc left the chat room
2016-12-13 07:11:17 PM rissarie2013 this is just my second week
2016-12-13 07:11:18 PM samanthaculver snowflake ball
2016-12-13 07:11:18 PM harebare ya i dont have time at work either just me most times im finding it hard to stay up with it all.
2016-12-13 07:11:19 PM janicelawrence6 Kathybrost: I am glad to hear it! I thought it was just me! LOL'
2016-12-13 07:11:19 PM kathybrosrt Winterfest for us
2016-12-13 07:11:23 PM hope888 Does anyone know if we have over 10 residents in the activity, do we need at least two assistants for them? thank you!
2016-12-13 07:11:24 PM auazuibke0114 left the chat room
2016-12-13 07:11:30 PM pamgoodwin We are having a Elvis Birthday Party
2016-12-13 07:11:32 PM lisa2 hopefully making ice cream with snow
2016-12-13 07:11:36 PM dorisc enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:11:38 PM kathyowens winter dance party
2016-12-13 07:11:39 PM denisewiit I am just starting off with my first calendar
2016-12-13 07:11:40 PM lisa2 elvis birthday
2016-12-13 07:11:46 PM wendy5 BBQ tailgate for superbowl! Elvis party in the works
2016-12-13 07:11:49 PM selinapratt Glad to know it gets easier, I feel more confused at the moment lol
2016-12-13 07:11:50 PM kathyhughes Hope it is up to the facility
2016-12-13 07:11:53 PM samanthaculver like that elvis birthday
2016-12-13 07:11:55 PM kathybrosrt I can send you a few feet of ours Lisa
2016-12-13 07:11:57 PM reddis I want to start doing theme dress up days periodically. Staff and residents dress up as certain themes.
2016-12-13 07:12:02 PM denisewiit we are doing elvis too
2016-12-13 07:12:03 PM hope888 Why?
2016-12-13 07:12:05 PM kathyhughes It does get easier
2016-12-13 07:12:07 PM kathyowens hot chocolate bar
2016-12-13 07:12:07 PM schmiess1 i am so backed up, no plans yet
2016-12-13 07:12:16 PM rissarie2013 i like the snowflake ball.
2016-12-13 07:12:19 PM samanthaculver wow hot chocolate bar whats thta
2016-12-13 07:12:21 PM pamgoodwin Should be fun, Elvis impersonator--the works
2016-12-13 07:12:28 PM rosesyellow713 NO plans just trying to get everything done
2016-12-13 07:12:28 PM sandi Snowball planned for January ...Everyone encourage to dress in blue and white
2016-12-13 07:12:29 PM denisewiit I was hoping to have an entertainer who could sing elvis songs
2016-12-13 07:12:33 PM rissarie2013 no plans over here either.....
2016-12-13 07:12:38 PM kathyhughes Because it depends on the activities staff and how many people you have to assist the residents
2016-12-13 07:12:41 PM rissarie2013 christmas is a busy time
2016-12-13 07:12:52 PM pamgoodwin Denise, that shouldn't be hard to find
2016-12-13 07:12:53 PM lisa2 yes very busy
2016-12-13 07:12:54 PM denisewiit bringing in snow for the residents to feel, and taste
2016-12-13 07:12:54 PM reddis Holidays are always hard!
2016-12-13 07:12:57 PM dorisc so how long do we have to be on the chat ???
2016-12-13 07:12:58 PM cathyross Some 1:1 room decorating.
2016-12-13 07:12:58 PM lisa2 the whole month is
2016-12-13 07:13:00 PM rissarie2013 lots going on with churches and volunteers and parties
2016-12-13 07:13:05 PM kathyhughes 1 hour
2016-12-13 07:13:07 PM lisa2 yes
2016-12-13 07:13:09 PM kathybrosrt I'm looking foward to Jan. December will be behind us
2016-12-13 07:13:11 PM carolyna denise just make sure it isn't yellow
2016-12-13 07:13:11 PM rissarie2013 okay
2016-12-13 07:13:15 PM lisah Hi last week #6 was dificult but now Im woking oin week 7
2016-12-13 07:13:17 PM samanthaculver lol
2016-12-13 07:13:18 PM denisewiit lol
2016-12-13 07:13:19 PM selinapratt me too kathyb
2016-12-13 07:13:21 PM rissarie2013 yesss me too
2016-12-13 07:13:24 PM kathyhughes There is info that I attached to the class tips about the chat
2016-12-13 07:13:33 PM janicelawrence6 mayraj: My advisor is wonderful. She completed her NCCAP cerrtification and has tons of pointers
2016-12-13 07:13:36 PM kathyhughes and you have to actively participate
2016-12-13 07:13:41 PM reddis January will be a relief!
2016-12-13 07:13:47 PM denisewiit yes it will
2016-12-13 07:13:48 PM act06 I see a lot of great activities, i was wondering what is the number of staff you all have in you department
2016-12-13 07:13:48 PM cathyross Kathy H. When can we start midterm exam?
2016-12-13 07:13:52 PM rissarie2013 yesss it will reddis
2016-12-13 07:13:59 PM lisa2 i agree i feel like ive been overwhelmed with dec
2016-12-13 07:14:01 PM wendy5 green house looks great! I have 80 residents
2016-12-13 07:14:04 PM kathybrosrt We hang snowflakes from the ceiling. Have a disco ball going, play music and snowgames. winterfest
2016-12-13 07:14:04 PM samanthaculver 1
2016-12-13 07:14:07 PM rissarie2013 same here lisa2
2016-12-13 07:14:10 PM joannab enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:14:11 PM hope888 Thank you, I heard that if we have over 7 residents, we will need 2 assistants.
2016-12-13 07:14:14 PM kathyowens I only have one other person in my department
2016-12-13 07:14:15 PM jdw090882 thats a good question cathyross
2016-12-13 07:14:16 PM denisewiit We have 3, its a small place. Me and 2 assistants
2016-12-13 07:14:25 PM mayraj yes love christmas but needs to be over soon lol
2016-12-13 07:14:26 PM linda1 anyone else working in an assisted living?
2016-12-13 07:14:27 PM mbowie0280 That sounds great winter fest!
2016-12-13 07:14:30 PM selinapratt including myself, 3
2016-12-13 07:14:31 PM lisa2 its me and 1 other person
2016-12-13 07:14:40 PM reddis I only have 1 other person!
2016-12-13 07:14:40 PM kathybrosrt really hope? I have 110 residents and have 3 staff
2016-12-13 07:14:42 PM samanthaculver me and 1 other person,
2016-12-13 07:14:42 PM shawna left the chat room
2016-12-13 07:14:45 PM rissarie2013 does anyone work with nostly dementia and alzheimer patients that arent interested in too much?
2016-12-13 07:14:50 PM samanthaculver have al in my building
2016-12-13 07:14:50 PM carolyna I was invited to the snowflake ball at the facility where I'll start in Jan but I have to play bingo thursday night
2016-12-13 07:14:55 PM lisa2 tonight we had church late ...just got off work
2016-12-13 07:14:56 PM dorisc does mid term have all the material we read?
2016-12-13 07:14:56 PM kathyhughes The mid term for the November class opens Jan 3
2016-12-13 07:14:58 PM denisewiit I want to do more cooking with the residents too
2016-12-13 07:14:58 PM act06 wow kathy
2016-12-13 07:15:02 PM harebare I work with a slow moving aide and it gets hard to keep up. how do i get ahead and still keep up with the current things i have to do
2016-12-13 07:15:06 PM denisewiit any fun ideas???
2016-12-13 07:15:08 PM kathyhughes Yes Doris
2016-12-13 07:15:08 PM jdw090882 thanks
2016-12-13 07:15:08 PM mbowie0280 wow we have 28 residents. A very small facility
2016-12-13 07:15:19 PM denisewiit we have 41
2016-12-13 07:15:21 PM edithl enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:15:23 PM jbigham I'm starting a new program for my residents who like to read but are not able due to vision issues. We have an In touch machine that has built in audio short stories, so it will be a small cluster of folks each tueady at 2.
2016-12-13 07:15:23 PM hope888 we have 70 but only me and my assistant
2016-12-13 07:15:24 PM wendy5 I have 2 evening assitants for eighty residents. Not an ideal situtation, only 2 months of heading the activities dept
2016-12-13 07:15:25 PM mayraj nervous about the midterm
2016-12-13 07:15:26 PM rissarie2013 my facility current has 33 and hold 39
2016-12-13 07:15:26 PM selinapratt rissarie I run into that issue
2016-12-13 07:15:27 PM dorisc left the chat room
2016-12-13 07:15:29 PM lisah I on Fridaym working on my residents Xmas party
2016-12-13 07:15:29 PM kathybrosrt Light a candle under her butt bare
2016-12-13 07:15:34 PM mbowie0280 lol
2016-12-13 07:15:34 PM kathyhughes Keep things simple
2016-12-13 07:15:39 PM denisewiit We are starting a reading club
2016-12-13 07:15:44 PM rissarie2013 selinapratt what do you do
2016-12-13 07:15:47 PM dorisc enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:15:53 PM rissarie2013 i like the reading club idea
2016-12-13 07:15:55 PM mbowie0280 very inportant keeping things simple
2016-12-13 07:15:56 PM mayraj i want to start a reading club too
2016-12-13 07:15:57 PM samanthaculver im having a hard time getting volunteers
2016-12-13 07:16:00 PM mbowie0280 im
2016-12-13 07:16:00 PM kathyowens I offer book club
2016-12-13 07:16:06 PM lisah lol
2016-12-13 07:16:10 PM cathyross For the readers in our wing, I give them a Dollar General magnifying glass and they LOVE it!!!!
2016-12-13 07:16:12 PM shawna enter the chat room
2016-12-13 07:16:14 PM denisewiit Volunteers are hard to come by
2016-12-13 07:16:14 PM samanthaculver thye like have to jump through 5 hoops to vilunteer
2016-12-13 07:16:14 PM joannab I did work in a dementia unit. I loved it.
2016-12-13 07:16:15 PM carolyna we made christmas cards today and my residents really showed how creative they can be
2016-12-13 07:16:18 PM lisa2 tomorrow is christmas pj day with the polar express...hot chosolate and popcorn
2016-12-13 07:16:21 PM selinapratt I work in a small facility that has a nursing home, a rehab and an assisted living
2016-12-13 07:16:22 PM kathybrosrt Being in Activities is not for slowpokes..half the time your flyin by the seat of yer pants
2016-12-13 07:16:23 PM camilla1 the Assisted living I worked at in michigan had 65 residents but the place im about to work at only has about 40 which is a nice switch up for a while
2016-12-13 07:16:26 PM pamgoodwin Kathy's Motto: Keep it simple and Don't over think!
2016-12-13 07:16:28 PM act06 do you all do high functioning game
2016-12-13 07:16:29 PM denisewiit We ordered large print
2016-12-13 07:16:41 PM samanthaculver queen of overthinking
2016-12-13 07:16:43 PM rissarie2013 i like the christmas pj day thats cute
2016-12-13 07:16:45 PM mbowie0280 Call your city and see if they haqve a volunteer list. U can get your facility name on it
2016-12-13 07:16:45 PM kathybrosrt And dont stress
2016-12-13 07:16:49 PM reddis I overthink everything!
2016-12-13 07:16:55 PM linda1 can we move ahead than waiting week to week? go at your own pace?
2016-12-13 07:16:55 PM samanthaculver stress......never
2016-12-13 07:16:58 PM denisewiit Pajama day sounds fun
2016-12-13 07:17:00 PM rissarie2013 me too reddis
2016-12-13 07:17:01 PM samanthaculver yeah right
2016-12-13 07:17:03 PM lisa2 we did the pen apl group with a lady I met on here and the facility.Was a hit
2016-12-13 07:17:05 PM pamgoodwin Woops! For got the stress one Kathy B
2016-12-13 07:17:07 PM lisah Kathy you are so right on
2016-12-13 07:17:11 PM kathybrosrt lol Pam
2016-12-13 07:17:24 PM lisa2 yeah everyone wears there pj's
2016-12-13 07:17:27 PM pamgoodwin :D
2016-12-13 07:17:27 PM sandi Love the PJ idea
2016-12-13 07:17:30 PM rissarie2013 llisa2 not manyof them could still wrtie
2016-12-13 07:17:35 PM kathyhughes For the Paced course you can continue to submit assignments when you get them done
2016-12-13 07:17:43 PM denisewiit my residents are making xmas cards for the staff tomorrow

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