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2020-07-09 07:38:13 PM susandziegenbein enter the chat room
2020-07-09 07:38:14 PM serinamcwha great way to engage them with colors - what do colors remind you about?
2020-07-09 07:38:15 PM bonnie I love this so much! I am learning a lot from you guys! My currently activity director only does 1 activity a day and our calendar is sad so I am learning what things we cn actually do and what people like!
2020-07-09 07:38:22 PM kayleeserafini you can associate colors with feelings
2020-07-09 07:38:25 PM maninder i agree - choice of colors matter too
2020-07-09 07:38:26 PM serinamcwha colors in a room affect mood for sure
2020-07-09 07:38:27 PM tashawade i agree summerlame
2020-07-09 07:38:30 PM vgreen I wish I could I read all the fun stuff others have done pre-covid, but this thread goes by so fast
2020-07-09 07:38:35 PM melh one activity a day holy im bored hearing that
2020-07-09 07:38:38 PM lynnh yes blue sad Yellow-- Happy
2020-07-09 07:38:38 PM gailgilberto We do at least four to five activities a day
2020-07-09 07:38:39 PM yadi1 yes, my facility is in strick protocol as well.
2020-07-09 07:38:39 PM serinamcwha I painted my classroom blue once to help keep my students calm
2020-07-09 07:38:41 PM sierrafannin Does anyone have a sensory room?
2020-07-09 07:38:41 PM gracepadua 1 activity a day?
2020-07-09 07:38:42 PM lwilliams10 colors and smells.
2020-07-09 07:38:44 PM barbaraabush I had a group of residents gathered and I began singing Jesus Loves Me and they all joined in. It was amazing. Brought tears to my eyes.
2020-07-09 07:38:44 PM michaeld bonnie oh no. sad
2020-07-09 07:38:46 PM julielangenderfer Color therapy! Colors can help stir up memories too
2020-07-09 07:38:50 PM serinamcwha yellow was not recommended as it made them overly excited!
2020-07-09 07:38:52 PM paula12 one activity a day im bored to
2020-07-09 07:39:00 PM barbaramclaurin1 I think colors can remind them of people or places or times in their lives and feelings.
2020-07-09 07:39:00 PM jessiev1 color matching is one of the things on our Montessori sheet
2020-07-09 07:39:02 PM karenb We used to have so much fun. I can hardly wait till we can open up again.
2020-07-09 07:39:02 PM feliciasuominen same!!
2020-07-09 07:39:10 PM serinamcwha but yellow is also a bright happy color that exudes a happy mood so i would use it in moderation
2020-07-09 07:39:11 PM marisah4 no mellow yellow?
2020-07-09 07:39:11 PM clcroom One activity? I'd be fired!
2020-07-09 07:39:11 PM michaeld bonnie They sould at least give options
2020-07-09 07:39:11 PM paula12 me to
2020-07-09 07:39:13 PM melodyr love that barbara
2020-07-09 07:39:17 PM jjmiller227 yes indeed
2020-07-09 07:39:18 PM tashawade Really only one activity? We have at least 2
2020-07-09 07:39:19 PM sherryllincoln I want a sensory room sooooo bad
2020-07-09 07:39:20 PM cchase OrangeIt's refreshing, energetic, and sparks creativity.
2020-07-09 07:39:21 PM suzannemmartin I do not even have an activities room, I have to do things in the dining room before Covid, now its just hallway or room visits
2020-07-09 07:39:24 PM gailgilberto we miss our volunteers they have so much to offer
2020-07-09 07:39:25 PM gracepadua We were starting to do group activities but we're back to square one today
2020-07-09 07:39:27 PM arshieta83 does ant one have a actual activity room we use our dining room
2020-07-09 07:39:32 PM gwenbess green is claming
2020-07-09 07:39:32 PM cchase BlueThe color of peace, calm, and serenity.
2020-07-09 07:39:35 PM gailgilberto yes
2020-07-09 07:39:38 PM serinamcwha i love an undersea theme - blue
2020-07-09 07:39:39 PM melh and there is too much time for them to get depressed and feel alone ony one actviity a day
2020-07-09 07:39:39 PM gracepadua Volunteers are great
2020-07-09 07:39:41 PM tashawade yes
2020-07-09 07:39:44 PM careyjeff LOVE BLUE
2020-07-09 07:39:45 PM serinamcwha keeps me calm
2020-07-09 07:39:47 PM suzannemmartin colors do make a difference
2020-07-09 07:39:48 PM bonnie I am trying to introduce more options for activities and provide more. I just wasnt sure what we could do and what we coulldnt!
2020-07-09 07:39:49 PM paula12 our rooms are blue
2020-07-09 07:39:49 PM michaeld bonnie We have something going on every hour
2020-07-09 07:39:50 PM cchase YellowOptimism, happiness, and energy perfectly sum up this joyful color.
2020-07-09 07:39:51 PM barbaraabush Yes I havent seen my residents for months. I do miss them.
2020-07-09 07:39:51 PM sierrafannin We have a huge craft room and a living room we use as an activity room
2020-07-09 07:39:51 PM gracepadua I wonder if anyone has suggestions for how to get new volunteers
2020-07-09 07:39:52 PM heidimilesmetcalfe WE also do a Happy Our cheese, crackers and fruites they all love it. While listening to a piano
2020-07-09 07:39:55 PM susanpmazziotta Communicating with color! I love it! I try to encourage the staff when possible to dress up on occassion. I am always having fun with crazy sock day, one of the most popular one was dress gawdy day! I wore crazy clothes and layers of color and jewelery! Or dressed up like a pirate.
2020-07-09 07:39:58 PM barbaramclaurin1 I try to be mindful when putting bulletin boards of colors that will make them feel good.
2020-07-09 07:39:58 PM gailgilberto has anyone done sciene with their residents/
2020-07-09 07:39:59 PM ehorton whats a voluntyeer? its been to long
2020-07-09 07:40:00 PM jessiev1 agreed
2020-07-09 07:40:03 PM sierrafannin Goodwill- Volunteers
2020-07-09 07:40:07 PM melodyr thank you Celeste, love the meanings
2020-07-09 07:40:08 PM ksellke1 Orange is awesome
2020-07-09 07:40:08 PM ehorton volunteer?
2020-07-09 07:40:09 PM lbaker1989 we only use the dining rooms
2020-07-09 07:40:10 PM melh yellow sunshine and happiness
2020-07-09 07:40:14 PM cchase RedThe color of urgency, passion, and excitement
2020-07-09 07:40:14 PM maninder Thank you Celeste!
2020-07-09 07:40:14 PM clcroom I have one in our dementia unit and another for non-dementia. We aren'ty using the one for non however. We're on lockdown.
2020-07-09 07:40:14 PM lbaker1989 its not a big facility
2020-07-09 07:40:20 PM sierrafannin High Schools are a great place to find them also
2020-07-09 07:40:28 PM ehorton covid
2020-07-09 07:40:28 PM susanpmazziotta It would be great to learn from music therapists or art therapist to broaden my understanding.
2020-07-09 07:40:28 PM serinamcwha and danger unfortunately
2020-07-09 07:40:29 PM turnerjennifer yes!
2020-07-09 07:40:30 PM cchase hey you are most welcome
2020-07-09 07:40:31 PM melh yes high school volunteers
2020-07-09 07:40:32 PM michelled we have none
2020-07-09 07:40:33 PM suzannemmartin our volunteers have to be over 18
2020-07-09 07:40:37 PM sierrafannin I have had med tech students volunteer
2020-07-09 07:40:38 PM kayleeserafini gardening therapy is great too with all the different colored flowers
2020-07-09 07:40:39 PM careyjeff FAMILY GREAT VOLUNTEERS
2020-07-09 07:40:40 PM gracepadua I always have had a hard time recruiting volunteers
2020-07-09 07:40:43 PM clcroom Our volunteers need to be 18+
2020-07-09 07:40:43 PM cchase BrownBrown is often associated with nature, simplicity, and honesty
2020-07-09 07:40:45 PM nlisdahl We have some high school volunteers.
2020-07-09 07:40:48 PM gracepadua or getting them to come regularly and on time
2020-07-09 07:40:48 PM michaeld We can't have any volunteers at the moment
2020-07-09 07:40:49 PM michelled no one is interested
2020-07-09 07:40:50 PM martinezbetty we have snacktivity- where they build their own snack like yogurt with granola and blueberries or other fruil
2020-07-09 07:40:50 PM ksellke1 We have orange and yellow walls
2020-07-09 07:40:56 PM tashawade yes I have done a science project with them to show the effects of drinking energy drinks. I think they enjoyed it . It was before COVID though
2020-07-09 07:40:58 PM arshieta83 neutral colors
2020-07-09 07:40:59 PM sierrafannin You could try an open house for volunteers
2020-07-09 07:41:01 PM paula12 we planted a garden and we now have red sunflowers
2020-07-09 07:41:02 PM racheldonohoue Does anyone have a daycare involved with their residents? I've heard of places that have childcare and nursing homes combined.
2020-07-09 07:41:02 PM lbaker1989 we have murals on the dementia floor
2020-07-09 07:41:04 PM marisah4 i love the snack idea
2020-07-09 07:41:07 PM jessiev1 I recently watched a youtube video about how the color of clothing you wear can influence a persons thoughts about you, especially potential employers
2020-07-09 07:41:08 PM lbaker1989 and tan and green walls
2020-07-09 07:41:10 PM clcroom Good Idea, Mmartin!
2020-07-09 07:41:12 PM cchase GreenWhen most online learners see the color green two images typically come to mind: nature and money. It also symbolizes vitality, life, and personal growth
2020-07-09 07:41:12 PM melh llove the snack idea too
2020-07-09 07:41:16 PM suzannemmartin I am going to call around to some churches and see if I can find volunteers after Covid restrictions lift
2020-07-09 07:41:17 PM ksellke1 Betty GREAT idea
2020-07-09 07:41:17 PM susanpmazziotta Heidi flower arranging was alway quite popular-a little more challenging right now.
2020-07-09 07:41:18 PM sierrafannin Try asking the family members?
2020-07-09 07:41:21 PM bonnie I am a cna and when I do activities I make the nurses and aides sitting down volunteer and help out!
2020-07-09 07:41:21 PM kayleeserafini We have a rainbow sheet and popsicle sticks of each color and do a matching game
2020-07-09 07:41:22 PM michaeld Drink and snack cart
2020-07-09 07:41:23 PM barbaramclaurin1 Open house for volunteers is a good idea.
2020-07-09 07:41:24 PM turnerjennifer sierrafannin I love that idea!
2020-07-09 07:41:26 PM nlisdahl The residents love to see the kids. But now due to COVID, we are not allowed to have any volunteers or visitors to come.
2020-07-09 07:41:30 PM careyjeff LOVE GREEN MONEY
2020-07-09 07:41:30 PM serinamcwha green always means go for me - so when I see green "it's a go!"
2020-07-09 07:41:35 PM melh our ladies love coffee social every month
2020-07-09 07:41:36 PM cchase PurpleRoyalty, intrigue, and spirituality are the three most common meanings for the color purpl
2020-07-09 07:41:41 PM yadi1 On Tuesday, and Thursdays we have an ice-cream cart and on Fridays we have a social hour cart, where we can offer wine to the residents that are alowed to have it and punch to those who can not along with a
2020-07-09 07:41:42 PM diovanneb we have family members to contribute a lot, the yare always helpful
2020-07-09 07:41:43 PM michelled love purple
2020-07-09 07:41:47 PM maninder we have plants to bring "green" indoors
2020-07-09 07:41:48 PM julielangenderfer Purple is the best!
2020-07-09 07:41:48 PM gailgilberto blue - calming
2020-07-09 07:41:49 PM gwenbess the best resource for communication are the residents themselves. if you take time to actual sit and hold a conversation with them you will learn the most.
2020-07-09 07:41:49 PM kayleeserafini our ladies love the color purple
2020-07-09 07:41:51 PM gracepadua We are gonna decorate our snack cart like an ice cream truck soon
2020-07-09 07:41:51 PM cynmoe left the chat room
2020-07-09 07:41:51 PM smithtammyl not allowing anyone in our place cause of covid
2020-07-09 07:41:51 PM serinamcwha royalty is purple!
2020-07-09 07:41:51 PM lwilliams10 our residents love any food activity!!
2020-07-09 07:41:52 PM kurty1 can you create like a moving Snack Bar
2020-07-09 07:41:53 PM marisah4 i like orange the best
2020-07-09 07:41:57 PM nlisdahl Purple is great!
2020-07-09 07:42:00 PM gracepadua any ieas are welcome
2020-07-09 07:42:01 PM maryneals48 blue
2020-07-09 07:42:05 PM lynnh Orange
2020-07-09 07:42:06 PM suzannemmartin I tell one resident when she wears her purple sweater that she is queen for the day, she loves the compliments
2020-07-09 07:42:06 PM cchase so really ther are many many ways to communicate
2020-07-09 07:42:06 PM melh we do a happy hour with music and a mocktail
2020-07-09 07:42:07 PM serinamcwha Purple is used when we want to treat our people like royals! :)
2020-07-09 07:42:07 PM gracepadua ideas
2020-07-09 07:42:11 PM jessiev1 true
2020-07-09 07:42:13 PM susanpmazziotta Has any one been working with Aromatherapy?
2020-07-09 07:42:14 PM racheldonohoue What movies do residents enjoy most?
2020-07-09 07:42:14 PM marisah4 true
2020-07-09 07:42:14 PM michaeld We have "daily devotional" every morning.
2020-07-09 07:42:15 PM melh yes there is
2020-07-09 07:42:18 PM kayleeserafini we have a moving snack cart every day they love it
2020-07-09 07:42:19 PM michelled we have a snack store in our office
2020-07-09 07:42:20 PM feliciasuominen yup their favorites are always ice scream and popcorn socials
2020-07-09 07:42:20 PM lwilliams10 we have been trying to do at least 3 food activities through all this in every hallway
2020-07-09 07:42:21 PM clarissam ture
2020-07-09 07:42:22 PM diovanneb i have a resident who loves blue, and she always asks me to paint her nails blue
2020-07-09 07:42:24 PM clarissam true
2020-07-09 07:42:25 PM paula12 we do happy hour on fridays our residents love it
2020-07-09 07:42:28 PM heidimilesmetcalfe YES
2020-07-09 07:42:30 PM gailgilberto our residents love happy hour espically out on the porch
2020-07-09 07:42:35 PM careyjeff PAINTING -GREAT ACTIVITY AND TYE DIE SHIRTS- LETS RESIDENTS EXPRESS THEMSELVES
2020-07-09 07:42:37 PM melh nice
2020-07-09 07:42:38 PM melodyr Celeste are these chats saved, can we go back and look at them again?
2020-07-09 07:42:40 PM sierrafannin Well for those not allowing families in you could put together a video of family members recording a message to their loved ones and have a movie night
2020-07-09 07:42:40 PM feliciasuominen has anyone tried sno cones? im thinking about gettting one! not too expensive
2020-07-09 07:42:42 PM michelled we do happy hour also
2020-07-09 07:42:48 PM barbaramclaurin1 I will try ro remember the purple and the meaning for when we are back in our facility. I want them to come back to a well thought out rec\eption for the seniors.
2020-07-09 07:42:49 PM serinamcwha i love colors! Im so glad when i walk into a facility that has different color walls - and away from the white institutional colors
2020-07-09 07:42:49 PM melh love snowcones
2020-07-09 07:42:50 PM michaeld Popcorn is a MUST at my facility!!
2020-07-09 07:42:53 PM smithtammyl we did sundaes today cause of the heat they enjoyed it very much
2020-07-09 07:42:53 PM lbaker1989 our residents love the crafts. We need to do a happy hour!
2020-07-09 07:42:54 PM marisah4 mocktails?
2020-07-09 07:42:54 PM suzannemmartin I wish we could do happy hour but no group activities
2020-07-09 07:43:00 PM melh they are fun to do with the folks
2020-07-09 07:43:01 PM sierrafannin We do puff corn
2020-07-09 07:43:04 PM kurty1 snow cones are awsome
2020-07-09 07:43:05 PM nlisdahl We do have happy hour for our residents and they love it.
2020-07-09 07:43:06 PM ehorton popcorn us 2
2020-07-09 07:43:06 PM careyjeff SNO CONESS WORK GREAT DONE ,
2020-07-09 07:43:07 PM cchase communication is not just the standard we have come to know - when senses are lost humans find other ways to do things
2020-07-09 07:43:10 PM racheldonohoue Anyone do the pen pal challenge that went around on Facebook?
2020-07-09 07:43:12 PM kayleeserafini coffee is the go they love coffee every morning
2020-07-09 07:43:16 PM gailgilberto we are making ice cream
2020-07-09 07:43:17 PM marisah4 puffcorn is a great idea
2020-07-09 07:43:17 PM michelled we made cotton candy
2020-07-09 07:43:17 PM clcroom Go room to room suzanne. that's what I do.
2020-07-09 07:43:18 PM karenb I am so jealous. Your residents are allowed to leave theor rooms. Mine are not. They have been in their room for 3 moths.
2020-07-09 07:43:19 PM turnerjennifer agreed
2020-07-09 07:43:19 PM sandishell19 Our facility is limiting us to room visits with one on one activities and Face time or video calls to the families
2020-07-09 07:43:22 PM careyjeff SNO CONES GREAT DONE MANY TIMES
2020-07-09 07:43:22 PM smithtammyl yes thats true
2020-07-09 07:43:25 PM heidimilesmetcalfe We do movies night with the family 2 times in a month
2020-07-09 07:43:25 PM suzannemmartin do you have any issues with popcorn, our speech therapist does not like us to pass it out
2020-07-09 07:43:29 PM arshieta83 we been having snack base on whatever day it is base on activity connection
2020-07-09 07:43:29 PM tashawade I think getting out of their room for short periods of time as a one to one would be great for the residents. I know they get tired of staying in their room all the time
2020-07-09 07:43:32 PM sierrafannin no choking and it melts in their mouths
2020-07-09 07:43:32 PM barbaraabush Most residents just enjoy any attention even just a Hi and knowing their name.
2020-07-09 07:43:33 PM clcroom Same, here sandishell.
2020-07-09 07:43:33 PM travesmith left the chat room
2020-07-09 07:43:33 PM michaeld feliciasuominen Yes, they love "Snow Cone Saturdays"
2020-07-09 07:43:34 PM ehorton love snow cones
2020-07-09 07:43:36 PM bonnie I do popcorn and movies at my facility, we have a popcorn machine like from the movies donated to us! They love it and loo forwrd to it every week
2020-07-09 07:43:39 PM cchase anymore ideas on communication - - how about light
2020-07-09 07:43:39 PM maryneals48 bible classes or planting
2020-07-09 07:43:41 PM gracepadua Movie night sounds fun
2020-07-09 07:43:41 PM gwenbess i share the calendar daily. reminding them the day of the week, month, year and season. that always opens the line of communication and often remensicing.
2020-07-09 07:43:43 PM maninder yes communication is fluid and not limited to words only
2020-07-09 07:43:49 PM michelled we go room to room with a cart
2020-07-09 07:43:49 PM nlisdahl Snowcones is a good idea and I know the residents would enjoy it!
2020-07-09 07:43:49 PM serinamcwha light is huge!
2020-07-09 07:43:52 PM cynmoe enter the chat room
2020-07-09 07:43:52 PM smithtammyl yes
2020-07-09 07:43:54 PM turnerjennifer yes! I didn't even think about light
2020-07-09 07:43:55 PM gracepadua Are any of your communities open to visitors?
2020-07-09 07:43:55 PM heidimilesmetcalfe Our resident can't have popcorn due to chocking
2020-07-09 07:43:57 PM melh you can still have happy hour be creative a mic, wipes and music each person a drink in their room
2020-07-09 07:43:58 PM diovanneb yes, popcorn and movie day on mondays!
2020-07-09 07:43:59 PM susandziegenbein Playing their favorite music for them
2020-07-09 07:43:59 PM kayleeserafini Keeping them connected to their families at this time is very important so facetime skype and zoom are key
2020-07-09 07:43:59 PM nlisdahl They love treats!
2020-07-09 07:44:00 PM sherryllincoln Popcorn is a choking hazard, find a safer choice
2020-07-09 07:44:00 PM suzannemmartin most residents like it brighter, they don't like it dark
2020-07-09 07:44:00 PM cchase how would you use light?
2020-07-09 07:44:03 PM arshieta83 i brought a sno cone machine they like that
2020-07-09 07:44:04 PM jessiev1 natural light can be soothing
2020-07-09 07:44:04 PM nancylee123 left the chat room
2020-07-09 07:44:05 PM lbaker1989 they love the movie nights!
2020-07-09 07:44:05 PM nancylee123 enter the chat room
2020-07-09 07:44:07 PM sierrafannin no choking with puff corn
2020-07-09 07:44:10 PM careyjeff LOW LIGHT FOR THOSE SENSITIVE ESPECIALLY SUN
2020-07-09 07:44:17 PM nlisdahl Or we could make shakes for the residents?
2020-07-09 07:44:18 PM lwilliams10 we do our monthly birthday party through the halls now. we decorate a cart with ballons and stuff then every resident gets cake and ice cream. We pass cards out and a little goodie bag to everyone with a birthday
2020-07-09 07:44:19 PM ehorton agree
2020-07-09 07:44:20 PM maninder dim room can be relaxing, meditating
2020-07-09 07:44:21 PM michelled sunlight
2020-07-09 07:44:21 PM tashawade Having the right lighting absolutly helps when communicating
2020-07-09 07:44:21 PM serinamcwha the more light comes in the better you feel - it affects response it is huge in dementia care
2020-07-09 07:44:21 PM lbaker1989 that is true! the puff corn is a good idea!
2020-07-09 07:44:24 PM suzannemmartin we keep night lights on for the residents
2020-07-09 07:44:25 PM lynnh natural light like the sunshine
2020-07-09 07:44:28 PM barbaramclaurin1 Make sure lighting is sufficient for them to see. Wj
2020-07-09 07:44:28 PM vgreen These people like dim dark rooms, says light hurts their eyes
2020-07-09 07:44:29 PM julielangenderfer We have to amke sure that during th eday the blinds are open in the rooms
2020-07-09 07:44:29 PM martinezbetty i have a cart loaded with beer-wine-mixers and vodka a bluetooth speaker and cups off i go -a one man show! they wait for me!
2020-07-09 07:44:30 PM feliciasuominen i always check with the speech therapist when it comes to popcorn fridays
2020-07-09 07:44:31 PM cchase let's try to stay on topic folks
2020-07-09 07:44:32 PM smithtammyl to brighten up there room
2020-07-09 07:44:34 PM clcroom Weturn the lights down in the dementia unit before lunch and dinner to calm and prepare them to sit and eat.
2020-07-09 07:44:34 PM sandishell19 I miss being able to do all the activities we use to.
2020-07-09 07:44:35 PM kayleeserafini light brightens up them room making them happier instead of sitting in a dark depressing setting
2020-07-09 07:44:36 PM julielangenderfer as much natural light as possible
2020-07-09 07:44:38 PM martinezbetty Cantina Tuesday!
2020-07-09 07:44:38 PM racheldonohoue Depends on the setting. For movies, down low. For upbeat cheerful activities, florescent.
2020-07-09 07:44:40 PM summerlane light can also affect mood, be signs of communication. dim....relax, bright ....lively ect
2020-07-09 07:44:42 PM melodyr I do find our dementia unit is more calmer when lights are more dim
2020-07-09 07:44:42 PM serinamcwha brightness is huge for the brain to awake
2020-07-09 07:44:44 PM dianemgonzalez sunglasses come in handy
2020-07-09 07:44:45 PM careyjeff SMOTHIES FRUITS AND VEGGIES WITH YOGURT
2020-07-09 07:44:46 PM marisah4 need light to see
2020-07-09 07:44:47 PM ehorton natural light
2020-07-09 07:44:49 PM cchase what does harse light do?
2020-07-09 07:44:50 PM yadi1 I sometimes give them hand massages, ofcoarse I wear gloves and change gloves with each Resident, but a small massage along with some mimosas are the best.... they can't wait for Wednesdays now.
2020-07-09 07:44:56 PM sierrafannin natural light or sensory lights
2020-07-09 07:44:58 PM smithtammyl not sure
2020-07-09 07:45:00 PM michelled a bright room makes their moods better
2020-07-09 07:45:00 PM gwenbess i call it light theraphy. let the rays shine through.
2020-07-09 07:45:01 PM erittenhouse1683 If it's too bright it could affect their vision
2020-07-09 07:45:01 PM jessiev1 it's irritating
2020-07-09 07:45:01 PM marisah4 cast scary shadows
2020-07-09 07:45:02 PM tashawade If the room is dark they may not be able to see your face and read your body language. Things can be misinterperted
2020-07-09 07:45:02 PM melh depends on the person can cause seisures
2020-07-09 07:45:03 PM clarissam not sure
2020-07-09 07:45:03 PM gailgilberto hurts their eyes
2020-07-09 07:45:03 PM serinamcwha harsh light diminishes your mood
2020-07-09 07:45:04 PM susanpmazziotta We are fortunate that our facility is big and bright and when they are able to be out of their rooms for therapy our facility is very open. All of our patients have a private room with big windows and numerous light options.
2020-07-09 07:45:04 PM racheldonohoue Harsh light can make residents agitated.
2020-07-09 07:45:05 PM karenb hurts their eyes
2020-07-09 07:45:05 PM turnerjennifer Opening up the blinds in the mornings signals to them the day is starting
2020-07-09 07:45:06 PM heidimilesmetcalfe We also do icecream party once a week with the family
2020-07-09 07:45:07 PM barbaraabush Always leave lights on in areas where residents have activities. It makes them feel invited
2020-07-09 07:45:08 PM maninder strain eyes
2020-07-09 07:45:09 PM lbaker1989 harsh light can aggitate them and make shadows
2020-07-09 07:45:10 PM ehorton mood
2020-07-09 07:45:11 PM sherryllincoln Harsh light turns them into gremlins
2020-07-09 07:45:13 PM sierrafannin lite blue lights
2020-07-09 07:45:14 PM jjmiller227 makes them feel uncomfortable, anxious
2020-07-09 07:45:17 PM arshieta83 harse light can depress them
2020-07-09 07:45:22 PM kayleeserafini deminishes your mood
2020-07-09 07:45:25 PM lbaker1989 their moods can change
2020-07-09 07:45:25 PM sierrafannin Green lights are good too
2020-07-09 07:45:25 PM racheldonohoue Sherry! :D
2020-07-09 07:45:26 PM smithtammyl thank you
2020-07-09 07:45:29 PM lwilliams10 anxious
2020-07-09 07:45:38 PM melh some bright light is needed for a mood boost
2020-07-09 07:45:43 PM suzannemmartin they like us to only put on half the lights on at a time in the morning to get their eyes adjusted to the light
2020-07-09 07:45:44 PM julielangenderfer I hate hate hate artifical light. especailly flourescent
2020-07-09 07:45:48 PM martinezbetty nobody other than essential can come in our building yet
2020-07-09 07:45:52 PM gwenbess bright lights are also painful to look at.
2020-07-09 07:45:53 PM clcroom W do dim lights with incense.
2020-07-09 07:45:54 PM kayleeserafini lots of windows and shades up so natural light can come in is the best
2020-07-09 07:45:54 PM gracepadua Same, julie
2020-07-09 07:45:57 PM barbaramclaurin1 harsh lighting probably makes the feel less comfortable, and disrupts mood.
2020-07-09 07:45:58 PM cchase light affects mood
2020-07-09 07:45:58 PM susandziegenbein aroma therapy might be something to consider. Does anyone do that?
2020-07-09 07:46:02 PM jessiev1 yes
2020-07-09 07:46:02 PM melh yes
2020-07-09 07:46:04 PM maninder agreed!
2020-07-09 07:46:07 PM smithtammyl yes
2020-07-09 07:46:07 PM stargie69 true
2020-07-09 07:46:08 PM jessiev1 mine even, lol
2020-07-09 07:46:08 PM cchase and that's a means of communication
2020-07-09 07:46:08 PM gailgilberto yes
2020-07-09 07:46:08 PM sherryllincoln it sure does
2020-07-09 07:46:08 PM bonnie When I have a resident that seems upset I take them outside and let them sit in the sun and it helps them relax and be able to talk to me beter annd ore calm
2020-07-09 07:46:08 PM nlisdahl yes
2020-07-09 07:46:09 PM tashawade agreed

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