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2018-04-18 06:21:02 PM ruthiesister you can do the same thing but send them to children hosp , or another nursing home , or dialysis center
2018-04-18 06:21:21 PM ruthiesister do you have pintest
2018-04-18 06:21:41 PM suerahn Yes I love it
2018-04-18 06:22:03 PM ruthiesister will look up painted rocks and they have 1000000000 idea;s lol
2018-04-18 06:22:40 PM ruthiesister you can also , make pet toy for a shelter
2018-04-18 06:23:03 PM suerahn That is great!!
2018-04-18 06:23:42 PM suerahn We have done things facility wide like the collecting food and coats and things like that
2018-04-18 06:24:07 PM suerahn But I like the idea of having the residents included
2018-04-18 06:24:07 PM ruthiesister we also hind the our rocks on the ground for families and visitors to find and more to some places else , and then a cpl wks after a patients leaves we paint them one and drop it at their house
2018-04-18 06:24:32 PM ruthiesister and move
2018-04-18 06:24:50 PM suerahn What a nice idea
2018-04-18 06:25:45 PM ruthiesister you can see how you and your resident can help if you have a relay for life , making center peices, or mail letter for donation ,
2018-04-18 06:26:00 PM ruthiesister help wit swag bags donation for them ,
2018-04-18 06:26:50 PM suerahn Those are all wonderful ideas
2018-04-18 06:27:21 PM suerahn There was a time that the ladies knitted hats for the babies at the hospital
2018-04-18 06:27:31 PM ruthiesister will seeing as it has been a 1;1; class tonight i think we can call it unless you have any question
2018-04-18 06:28:06 PM ruthiesister people are more well to help if they think they are helping someone else ,
2018-04-18 06:28:48 PM suerahn No I think Im good. Sorry you had to be here for just me but thank you for all the great ideas. You helped me feel encouraged as opposed to discouraged!!
2018-04-18 06:29:41 PM ruthiesister oo you are very welcome .. and it's never a waste if you have learn something and can pass it along to someone else
2018-04-18 06:30:12 PM suerahn I hope you feel batter thanks again goodnight
2018-04-18 06:30:27 PM suerahn better
2018-04-18 06:30:32 PM ruthiesister thank you have you have a good night too ,
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2018-04-25 05:40:05 PM michellelheldt enter the chat room
2018-04-25 05:41:23 PM michellelheldt hello im here for the specialty live chat anyone here?????
2018-04-25 05:42:59 PM priscillad enter the chat room
2018-04-25 05:43:20 PM priscillad here..
2018-04-25 05:43:34 PM priscillad Mepap2 030618...Priscilla D
2018-04-25 05:44:13 PM michellelheldt hello
2018-04-25 05:44:13 PM delanie02 enter the chat room
2018-04-25 05:44:47 PM priscillad hi, michelle
2018-04-25 05:44:50 PM delanie02 hello everyone!
2018-04-25 05:44:58 PM priscillad hi, delanie
2018-04-25 05:45:00 PM michellelheldt mepap 1 020618
2018-04-25 05:45:21 PM michellelheldt is mepap 2 hard?
2018-04-25 05:45:56 PM priscillad No, not really...
2018-04-25 05:46:10 PM michellelheldt same as 1?
2018-04-25 05:46:56 PM priscillad Just abt the same just alot more detailed information.
2018-04-25 05:47:25 PM michellelheldt oh how about home work?
2018-04-25 05:47:55 PM priscillad alot more homework but its just like mepap1
2018-04-25 05:48:32 PM delanie02 Priscilla- did you begin Mepap 2 right after 1?
2018-04-25 05:48:42 PM michellelheldt how about the tests? i hate tests homework ican do
2018-04-25 05:49:07 PM priscillad no, I took a break. Had alot going on. I took mepap 1 last year around this time
2018-04-25 05:49:38 PM delanie02 I'm interested in 2 but I have way too much going on now. Looking to do it in the future.
2018-04-25 05:50:32 PM michellelheldt i would like to take it right away but oh man i hate test lord help me
2018-04-25 05:51:18 PM priscillad the tests are ok. its basically all in the course itself
2018-04-25 05:51:37 PM michellelheldt the reading?
2018-04-25 05:51:58 PM priscillad yes, the readings , the assignments....
2018-04-25 05:52:18 PM michellelheldt same as mepap 1 then?
2018-04-25 05:53:05 PM priscillad yes it is.
2018-04-25 05:53:35 PM priscillad Just dont over think it. I tend to do that alot
2018-04-25 05:53:40 PM delanie02 Where are you guys from?
2018-04-25 05:53:48 PM priscillad Im from fl
2018-04-25 05:53:54 PM michellelheldt wisconsin
2018-04-25 05:54:07 PM michellelheldt i want tomove to fl
2018-04-25 05:54:16 PM michellelheldt move
2018-04-25 05:54:45 PM michellelheldt :D
2018-04-25 05:55:00 PM delanie02 I'm in NC currently but i'm from IL. Glad I moved in time to miss Illinois winter this year!!
2018-04-25 05:55:02 PM priscillad I personally dont like it much. I love the winter n fall seasons which here you dont experience it.
2018-04-25 05:55:35 PM cchase enter the chat room
2018-04-25 05:55:43 PM priscillad I miss the snow
2018-04-25 05:55:52 PM cchase hello folks!
2018-04-25 05:55:53 PM delanie02 I'm not a fan of muggy weather so not sure how I'd like Florida year round.
2018-04-25 05:55:54 PM michellelheldt if winter would not be so long i would be oky with that lol
2018-04-25 05:55:56 PM delanie02 Hello!
2018-04-25 05:56:00 PM michellelheldt hello
2018-04-25 05:56:03 PM priscillad Hi chase
2018-04-25 05:56:26 PM cchase how are you all doing tonight??
2018-04-25 05:56:28 PM priscillad delanie...the humidity is INSANE, lol
2018-04-25 05:56:58 PM priscillad doing good. Just exhausted. State is in our building
2018-04-25 05:57:08 PM michellelheldt i love humidty
2018-04-25 05:57:17 PM robertambadger enter the chat room
2018-04-25 05:57:18 PM michellelheldt hate the cold
2018-04-25 05:57:26 PM delanie02 ugh that makes for a long week Priscilla
2018-04-25 05:57:40 PM priscillad michelle...my allergies cannot take it any long
2018-04-25 05:57:42 PM cchase you all ready for this extra credit chat??
2018-04-25 05:57:49 PM robertambadger oops..was in wrong chat but here now
2018-04-25 05:57:52 PM delanie02 yes!
2018-04-25 05:57:53 PM priscillad Yes...READY
2018-04-25 05:57:59 PM delanie02 (y)
2018-04-25 05:57:59 PM michellelheldt me too
2018-04-25 05:58:02 PM cchase no worries robert
2018-04-25 05:58:11 PM michellelheldt first one for me
2018-04-25 05:58:13 PM delanie02 Never done a specialty chat
2018-04-25 05:58:24 PM priscillad mepap2 030618
2018-04-25 05:58:25 PM robertambadger me too
2018-04-25 05:58:34 PM cchase can you all please provide your name and the class you are enrolled in at this time?
2018-04-25 05:58:44 PM michellelheldt where is the istructor
2018-04-25 05:58:45 PM cchase welcome newbies
2018-04-25 05:58:47 PM delanie02 Delanie Dill Mepap1-030618
2018-04-25 05:58:57 PM cchase I am your instructor :)
2018-04-25 05:58:59 PM priscillad Priscilla Dowdell; mepap2 030618
2018-04-25 05:59:12 PM michellelheldt well hello
2018-04-25 05:59:13 PM robertambadger roberta badger 040318 MEPAP1
2018-04-25 06:00:13 PM sjorgensen enter the chat room
2018-04-25 06:00:15 PM cchase this is an hour chat for extra credit
2018-04-25 06:00:19 PM michellelheldt we tried something new today hot potatoe oh my did they love it
2018-04-25 06:00:30 PM sjorgensen Hi...ready to chat!
2018-04-25 06:00:40 PM robertambadger thanks for the welcome..looking forward to not being a newbie and knowing what i am doing
2018-04-25 06:00:44 PM sfaria enter the chat room
2018-04-25 06:00:47 PM priscillad cchase....are the regulations in Adult Day pretty much the same as SNF regarding activities
2018-04-25 06:01:00 PM sfaria Hi all!
2018-04-25 06:01:22 PM priscillad I know you all only open during business hours but whats the difference in detail..if you can
2018-04-25 06:01:23 PM sjorgensen This is Susan MEPAP 2 020618
2018-04-25 06:01:25 PM cchase can those that did not yet provide name and class please type in for me??
2018-04-25 06:01:29 PM sfaria Is adult day regulated by CMS?
2018-04-25 06:01:45 PM sfaria Suzanne Faria MEPAP 1 - 020618
2018-04-25 06:01:59 PM cchase regulations are similar relating to activities
2018-04-25 06:02:34 PM delanie02 I visted adult day for my practicum assignment and it was awesome. But it was just a man doing it out of his home. It was very casual but the relationship he had with his adults was amazing.
2018-04-25 06:02:36 PM cchase the state has commisioned and published regulations for operation and programming for adult day centers
2018-04-25 06:02:46 PM michellelheldt mepap 1 020618
2018-04-25 06:02:50 PM sfaria In MA I heard that the adult days don't go through the same survey process.
2018-04-25 06:02:57 PM cchase these guidelines help to standardize ADH care
2018-04-25 06:03:28 PM cchase actually adult day can be subject to inspections by the state in MA
2018-04-25 06:03:42 PM sfaria I have never workome.ed in an adult day. I like the concept, however. It can be very helpful to the caregivers at h
2018-04-25 06:03:44 PM michellelheldt is that what you wanted cchase???
2018-04-25 06:03:48 PM robertambadger i hate to admit this but we have adult day in our facility and i have never got to visit it..they keep me busy but i will make a point to get familiar with it
2018-04-25 06:03:54 PM cchase yes ma'am ty
2018-04-25 06:03:57 PM priscillad ok.
2018-04-25 06:04:31 PM cchase adult day centers were cropping up in the most unlikely places
2018-04-25 06:04:55 PM michellelheldt so what does eveyone have planned for may????
2018-04-25 06:05:10 PM robertambadger not sure how many we serve..glad we have it in our home town though and i do know people use it
2018-04-25 06:05:18 PM cchase so the state has stepped in to standardize
2018-04-25 06:05:39 PM delanie02 Which is understandable. Has to be regulated just as everything else.
2018-04-25 06:06:02 PM cchase with that said do you all suppose what might be the difference btw adult day and LTC?
2018-04-25 06:06:25 PM sfaria I agree. It is best to be sure they are following similar guidlines
2018-04-25 06:06:40 PM sjorgensen So, adult day care centers have the same "staff" as a live-in facility?
2018-04-25 06:06:40 PM robertambadger probs kkeps it from getting sketchy..old peeps do get taken advantage of..too bad everything has to have eyes kept on them
2018-04-25 06:06:50 PM delanie02 I'd guess that it's more activities than anything. Without morning and evening routines.
2018-04-25 06:06:55 PM cchase good question!
2018-04-25 06:07:10 PM cchase adult day can be a social or medical model center
2018-04-25 06:07:20 PM sfaria Many of the activities staff are also CNA's to help with toileting needs, etc
2018-04-25 06:07:26 PM priscillad I believe one difference is they only operate during like business hours. Mon-Fri and not mandated to have onging activities
2018-04-25 06:07:45 PM cchase my center is a medical model
2018-04-25 06:07:50 PM sfaria We have several of both in my area. They are very popular
2018-04-25 06:07:54 PM delanie02 That's what I was going to say. Probably have standards for employees to be CNA's
2018-04-25 06:08:05 PM sjorgensen Day care is only during the day...whereas, LTC is a live in type of community.
2018-04-25 06:08:19 PM cchase I have RN's, CNA's and social workers, therapy,
2018-04-25 06:08:27 PM sjorgensen Are there more stringent rules and regulations for LTC?
2018-04-25 06:08:31 PM michellelheldt so you dont have to plan activites?
2018-04-25 06:08:35 PM delanie02 I was a CNA before moving to activities and i cannot imagine trying to do my job without CNA knowledge.
2018-04-25 06:08:36 PM cchase all my employees are trained to toilet
2018-04-25 06:08:56 PM cchase yes...month planned activities must be posted within view
2018-04-25 06:08:59 PM michellelheldt so are they cnas
2018-04-25 06:09:01 PM sfaria So it seems like the same staffing, but it just closes at the end of the day?
2018-04-25 06:09:07 PM robertambadger same here as being a CNA
2018-04-25 06:09:36 PM cchase yes, they arrive in the morning and leave to go home
2018-04-25 06:09:40 PM sjorgensen Is the population of residents different for each, or are there just different degrees of cognition?
2018-04-25 06:10:00 PM cchase we refer to that as "age in place" when they live out aging at home
2018-04-25 06:10:11 PM robertambadger how many do you serve on a typical day?
2018-04-25 06:10:18 PM cchase population is greatly diversified
2018-04-25 06:10:29 PM priscillad oh ok...
2018-04-25 06:10:35 PM cchase we accept adults from 18 on..
2018-04-25 06:10:42 PM delanie02 Do you never know how many are coming for the day?
2018-04-25 06:10:44 PM sfaria Wow...so young
2018-04-25 06:10:52 PM sjorgensen Is aging at home "better" for the folks than moving them into a facility?
2018-04-25 06:10:52 PM michellelheldt what are some of the thing you all are doing for the month of may?
2018-04-25 06:11:00 PM cchase since we are a medical model we can care for illness, give meds, wound care etc
2018-04-25 06:11:00 PM sfaria What is the capacity?
2018-04-25 06:11:26 PM robertambadger is it harder to do activity planning with such a diverse group?
2018-04-25 06:11:42 PM cchase yes- studies sugggest that aging in place allows for mental wellness for elderly population
2018-04-25 06:11:46 PM priscillad chase...so not all adult day are a medical model?
2018-04-25 06:11:57 PM cchase capacity in this center is 75
2018-04-25 06:11:58 PM delanie02 Good ? Roberta, that would be difficult to meet all the interests with such a diverse group.
2018-04-25 06:12:08 PM sfaria I think some are more social, activities based
2018-04-25 06:12:17 PM michellelheldt holy moly this must be hard to come up with activitys
2018-04-25 06:12:22 PM cchase good priscilla...some centers are simply social
2018-04-25 06:12:25 PM robertambadger i agree on keeping them home as long as possible
2018-04-25 06:12:35 PM cchase much like community senior centers
2018-04-25 06:12:39 PM sfaria Is there more than one groups going on at the same time? Do they fo on outings?
2018-04-25 06:12:50 PM cchase activity program is very robust
2018-04-25 06:13:15 PM cchase we offer multiple activities at the same time and they chose which they want to attend
2018-04-25 06:13:25 PM priscillad ok
2018-04-25 06:13:29 PM samjones enter the chat room
2018-04-25 06:13:43 PM cchase we have different rooms - no beds
2018-04-25 06:13:45 PM elijahhanley55 enter the chat room
2018-04-25 06:13:45 PM robertambadger that seems like a good idea to offer them choices
2018-04-25 06:13:45 PM samjones Hello! I'm sorry I'm late...could not find it!
2018-04-25 06:13:49 PM michellelheldt hmm vey different then what im used to
2018-04-25 06:13:54 PM cchase we do not want them to come to sleep
2018-04-25 06:13:59 PM sjorgensen I would think that aging at home...where they feel the most comfortable and the most familiar...would be less traumatic than moving to a facility.
2018-04-25 06:14:00 PM cchase welcome
2018-04-25 06:14:07 PM elijahhanley55 Good night everyone is this the extra credit?
2018-04-25 06:14:13 PM cchase we want them to go home and sleep all night
2018-04-25 06:14:20 PM cchase so we tire them out
2018-04-25 06:14:24 PM cchase :)
2018-04-25 06:14:25 PM elizabethrahe enter the chat room
2018-04-25 06:14:28 PM michellelheldt good ideas
2018-04-25 06:14:32 PM delanie02 Have you always been in this type of environment or did you start your career in a different setting? What lead you here?
2018-04-25 06:14:46 PM cchase yes extra credit for one hour participation
2018-04-25 06:14:53 PM priscillad Once Im become certified I would like to work in all settings...im in LTC now
2018-04-25 06:14:53 PM sfaria Its a great concerpt ans I agree it is alot more comfortable to be able to stay at home.
2018-04-25 06:14:56 PM elijahhanley55 Ok
2018-04-25 06:15:19 PM cchase I have worked in Long Term Care, Assisted LIVING
2018-04-25 06:15:20 PM sfaria LTC can be very taxing. I would also like to experience other settings.
2018-04-25 06:15:36 PM elijahhanley55 For the Month of may we will be doing mothers day red hat brunch event with jazz music
2018-04-25 06:15:38 PM cchase many , many years ago (lol)
2018-04-25 06:15:39 PM priscillad I agree sfaria
2018-04-25 06:15:43 PM elizabethrahe I have volunteered at an adult day setting and it's been super intersting
2018-04-25 06:15:50 PM robertambadger i would like to see the options available myself
2018-04-25 06:15:59 PM sjorgensen My preference is Alzheimer's and Dementia.
2018-04-25 06:16:09 PM cchase I have been a consultant for this program since 2011
2018-04-25 06:16:12 PM sfaria They have adult days for them too
2018-04-25 06:16:16 PM elijahhanley55 Mines too jorgensen
2018-04-25 06:16:23 PM robertambadger how much staffing for 75?
2018-04-25 06:16:25 PM elizabethrahe I agree @Sjorgensen Love my dementia residents
2018-04-25 06:16:26 PM elijahhanley55 thats true sfaria
2018-04-25 06:16:37 PM priscillad How long did it take for you to become a consultant?
2018-04-25 06:16:39 PM michellelheldt so where are you at now cchase?
2018-04-25 06:16:47 PM delanie02 Sometimes I forget there are so many different types of settings. I work in memory care now and love it so much. But at some point in my career I think I'd like to try a new setting
2018-04-25 06:16:59 PM cchase we have capaity for 75 but currently have daily enrollment of 40 - 45
2018-04-25 06:17:14 PM elijahhanley55 I love when I see them gain a memory from their past even though it may not last long
2018-04-25 06:17:18 PM cchase Adult Day health
2018-04-25 06:17:22 PM michellelheldt oh wow!
2018-04-25 06:17:23 PM sfaria I worked in Alz/dementia for a long time and went back to standard LTC recently
2018-04-25 06:17:38 PM robertambadger it sounds busy..i bet you sleep well too
2018-04-25 06:17:41 PM sfaria Both have been very rewarding
2018-04-25 06:17:42 PM elizabethrahe My building is LTC but i work in our memory care wing
2018-04-25 06:17:44 PM elizabethrahe it's interesting
2018-04-25 06:17:53 PM elijahhanley55 Do you miss it sfaria working in alz/dementia>
2018-04-25 06:17:56 PM elijahhanley55 ?
2018-04-25 06:17:57 PM cchase I will moderate an Alzheimer's/dementia chat next wed. that you all can attend as well
2018-04-25 06:18:08 PM cchase we can discuss that population in that chat
2018-04-25 06:18:13 PM elizabethrahe I would love that!
2018-04-25 06:18:14 PM delanie02 Never a dull day 8-)
2018-04-25 06:18:18 PM sjorgensen Yay...I'll be in on that chat!
2018-04-25 06:18:19 PM priscillad We are LTC as well, and I deal with a mixture of all including mental health
2018-04-25 06:18:20 PM elijahhanley55 definitely cchase
2018-04-25 06:18:24 PM michellelheldt okay thanks for info
2018-04-25 06:18:30 PM elizabethrahe You are a detective every day!
2018-04-25 06:18:33 PM cchase I have three RN's on duty each day
2018-04-25 06:18:59 PM cchase four CNA's and four activity assistants, and activity director
2018-04-25 06:19:05 PM elijahhanley55 do you work at a skilled nursing center cchase?
2018-04-25 06:19:19 PM elijahhanley55 oh nice cchase
2018-04-25 06:19:20 PM michellelheldt i'm a cna
2018-04-25 06:19:27 PM robertambadger i know the families have to love getting a break and not worrying about their loved ones
2018-04-25 06:19:27 PM cchase we are considered medical model and have skilled nursing services
2018-04-25 06:19:36 PM priscillad In adult day, is there a ratio between client to CNA
2018-04-25 06:19:41 PM elijahhanley55 oh ok true
2018-04-25 06:19:47 PM sfaria Is there a kitchen staff to provide meals or do the residents bring their own?
2018-04-25 06:19:53 PM elijahhanley55 really priscilla
2018-04-25 06:19:54 PM asantana enter the chat room
2018-04-25 06:20:02 PM cchase yes.. ratio is 4 participant to 1 staff
2018-04-25 06:20:12 PM elizabethrahe That's a great ratio
2018-04-25 06:20:15 PM robertambadger i was wondering about food too
2018-04-25 06:20:15 PM cchase regs. suggest 5 to 1
2018-04-25 06:20:20 PM priscillad yes, eli
2018-04-25 06:20:23 PM asantana hello everyone!!
2018-04-25 06:20:27 PM sfaria Thats great! In LTC I think its 8:1
2018-04-25 06:20:33 PM elijahhanley55 oh ok so cchase do you guys do like more mire group programs
2018-04-25 06:20:38 PM asantana sorry im late, i just got home from work
2018-04-25 06:20:39 PM cchase more hands on activities like arts and crafts req. better ratios
2018-04-25 06:20:42 PM priscillad ok, thx for info...chase
2018-04-25 06:20:44 PM elijahhanley55 thats whats up priscilla
2018-04-25 06:20:49 PM robertambadger wow..we need more staff
2018-04-25 06:20:55 PM samjones Love that this is our topic! My grandmother is currently suffering from dementia and her and my grandfather live with my parents and my step mom is so worn out every single night....i was JUST telling her about places like this today!! for my memaw to go to to give my step mom a break!
2018-04-25 06:21:05 PM cchase all staff members participate in activities including my social worker
2018-04-25 06:21:07 PM elijahhanley55 thats a great program to have cchase
2018-04-25 06:21:29 PM cchase nurses do a health care education activity
2018-04-25 06:21:32 PM robertambadger caregivers at home are so exhausted
2018-04-25 06:21:36 PM elizabethrahe How many people to you have on an average day?
2018-04-25 06:21:43 PM elijahhanley55 wow thats amazing for the social workers to get involved too cchase
2018-04-25 06:21:45 PM michellelheldt wish it was like that at my facility
2018-04-25 06:21:45 PM elizabethrahe As far as residents go
2018-04-25 06:21:52 PM elijahhanley55 me to micheele
2018-04-25 06:21:56 PM elijahhanley55 michelle
2018-04-25 06:22:16 PM cchase all staff members are expected to help with the quality of life of those that attend
2018-04-25 06:22:21 PM delanie02 Do you do community events or activities ever? Collab with high school students or daycares?
2018-04-25 06:22:25 PM elijahhanley55 At mines is strictly just us activities
2018-04-25 06:22:25 PM sjorgensen As it should be!
2018-04-25 06:22:32 PM samjones Am i correct in thinking adult day health is somewhere they go for the day to partici[iate in different events and activities, therapy while the care givers get a little break?
2018-04-25 06:22:34 PM cchase social workers love it..gives them a chance to really know them
2018-04-25 06:22:38 PM elijahhanley55 I agree with you on that cchase
2018-04-25 06:22:46 PM elijahhanley55 100%
2018-04-25 06:22:47 PM sfaria I wish it was like that in a nursing home
2018-04-25 06:22:49 PM michellelheldt in real life its not like that tho
2018-04-25 06:22:58 PM elijahhanley55 right sfaria
2018-04-25 06:23:12 PM cchase yes... high school students come to earn community service hours that they are required to have to graduate
2018-04-25 06:23:15 PM priscillad Our SS rocks bc she stays involved....
2018-04-25 06:23:20 PM michellelheldt left the chat room
2018-04-25 06:23:25 PM elijahhanley55 with us too cchase
2018-04-25 06:23:27 PM sjorgensen In real life it "should" be a 1:1 ratio!
2018-04-25 06:23:30 PM sfaria Our SW is awesome too, they usually are
2018-04-25 06:23:34 PM robertambadger same..we arelucky to have 2 staff for crafts and lately we do most of the work even for simple things..iam in skilled..there may be 30 people participating
2018-04-25 06:23:40 PM cchase We also have an amazing volunteer pool
2018-04-25 06:23:51 PM elijahhanley55 but my problem with my volunteers is that they wan to come after all activities are done for the day cchase
2018-04-25 06:23:53 PM cchase thus, we can keep that ratio in line
2018-04-25 06:23:53 PM delanie02 That's awesome. We love our high schoolers, residents get a kick out of seeing what the girls wear these days :D
2018-04-25 06:23:59 PM elijahhanley55 during the weekdays
2018-04-25 06:24:03 PM sfaria Our volunteers come and go, usually depending on the school schedule
2018-04-25 06:24:03 PM michellelheldt enter the chat room
2018-04-25 06:24:12 PM cchase often our volunteers are seniors themselves
2018-04-25 06:24:15 PM samjones hahaha delanie02 that is too funny!!!
2018-04-25 06:24:15 PM sjorgensen Elija...try to schedule your volunteers in the morning!!!
2018-04-25 06:24:18 PM elijahhanley55 Ive told them that its bad times to
2018-04-25 06:24:23 PM robertambadger i love volunteers when they get our residents
2018-04-25 06:24:24 PM michellelheldt opps kicked me out
2018-04-25 06:24:24 PM cchase retirees to be specific
2018-04-25 06:24:39 PM elizabethrahe We have a church group that comes in and brings their kids with them. it's great!
2018-04-25 06:24:39 PM cchase they like to do book club or garden club
2018-04-25 06:24:40 PM samjones I am only a volunteer at assisted living currently...so i am one of these that my residents probably get a kick out of!! lol
2018-04-25 06:24:45 PM robertambadger senior volunteers my faves
2018-04-25 06:24:51 PM cchase cooking classes, sewing, knitting
2018-04-25 06:25:04 PM sfaria The senior vol's are alot more relaibel too
2018-04-25 06:25:10 PM elijahhanley55 I feel you on tht jorgesen and i try to ask them to come earlier on in the days but beacuse of their schooling
2018-04-25 06:25:14 PM priscillad I have great volunteers...so thankful for them. I have a Massage Therapist that comes weekly and church volunteers
2018-04-25 06:25:16 PM robertambadger i agree
2018-04-25 06:25:28 PM sjorgensen I like to use volunteers from Home Health Care services who are trying to get business from our facility!

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