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2018-05-17 05:19:56 PM dianea1781 Resident Programs Director, you?
2018-05-17 05:20:20 PM dcorvin activity coordinator
2018-05-17 05:20:26 PM dianea1781 i handle both assisted living and skilled nursing
2018-05-17 05:20:49 PM dcorvin how may residents do you have
2018-05-17 05:20:59 PM dianea1781 105
2018-05-17 05:21:23 PM dcorvin wow we only around 40 to 50
2018-05-17 05:21:44 PM dianea1781 i have help i have 2 full time assistants and a perdiem
2018-05-17 05:23:19 PM dcorvin so what all activitys do you do for the residents
2018-05-17 05:24:53 PM dianea1781 the basics exercise, bingo, movies, music, resident council, pet visits, parties. I also have a bus driver so i take them out to lunch to the movies the park and plays
2018-05-17 05:24:58 PM dianea1781 how about you
2018-05-17 05:25:54 PM dcorvin basic excerise, bingo , painting, games
2018-05-17 05:26:40 PM dcorvin we dont have a resident council my adminstator said no
2018-05-17 05:27:16 PM dcorvin we bake sometiimes like cookies or muffins
2018-05-17 05:27:20 PM dianea1781 really i thought that was a requirement whenever our state comes in they ask to see my resident council minutes
2018-05-17 05:27:40 PM dianea1781 i also do crafts paint class cooking and baking club
2018-05-17 05:27:51 PM dcorvin no not here in texas at least thats what i was told anyways
2018-05-17 05:28:15 PM dianea1781 its interesting how diiferent state have different requirements
2018-05-17 05:28:52 PM dcorvin we have craft days as well. i have learned alot from just taking this class
2018-05-17 05:29:36 PM dianea1781 i have also especially the assisngments when we have to develope different programs it gives you alot of ideas
2018-05-17 05:30:56 PM dcorvin what web sites do you use for activites ideas
2018-05-17 05:31:17 PM dianea1781 i use pintrest alot and activity connection
2018-05-17 05:32:02 PM dcorvin yes i use pintrest alol we have done the pine cone craft aand the residents love to paint them
2018-05-17 05:32:48 PM dcorvin thats what we are working on now the pinecones we are going to have an bingo raffle and its going to stroke awareness
2018-05-17 05:32:51 PM dianea1781 we just did bird houses and all the residents were able to hang them outside their wondow
2018-05-17 05:33:36 PM dianea1781 we did bingo last week for a night program amd the money went towards alzheimers
2018-05-17 05:34:19 PM dcorvin thats awesome
2018-05-17 05:35:04 PM dianea1781 do you take them out on trips?
2018-05-17 05:36:29 PM dcorvin no not yet. i have to go take a class with the police dept who offer free bus trips for seniors
2018-05-17 05:37:36 PM dianea1781 oh wow
2018-05-17 05:38:14 PM dcorvin yes i have to go to houston and the class is like 2 to 4 hours long
2018-05-17 05:39:04 PM dianea1781 do you have anyone else that works with you
2018-05-17 05:39:42 PM dcorvin no its only me i work monday thru friday
2018-05-17 05:40:55 PM dianea1781 thats no fun i love my assistants i also have alot of paperwork that comes with working in skilled nursing so i need them to run some activities s i can do that
2018-05-17 05:41:06 PM dcorvin we are a small facitity
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2018-05-17 05:42:48 PM dianea1781 that could be nice though id rather do activities than paperwork but it comes with the job we sometimes get 2 or 3 admissions a day in skilled nursing
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2018-05-17 05:43:16 PM dcorvin i dont even do paper work
2018-05-17 05:43:30 PM dianea1781 lucky you lol
2018-05-17 05:44:00 PM dcorvin i would like to learn thou in case i ever go somewhere else
2018-05-17 05:44:54 PM dianea1781 its def good to know especially if you ever work in skilled nursing you need to do whole admissions packets and mds
2018-05-17 05:45:47 PM dcorvin our resident care manager does all the paperwork
2018-05-17 05:46:23 PM dcorvin she said she would like for me to take over some but that she always done it
2018-05-17 05:47:15 PM dianea1781 you should sit with her one day so she can show you its a great thing to learn
2018-05-17 05:47:50 PM dcorvin you know thats a good idea i will ask her if i can do that thanks for the idea
2018-05-17 05:48:44 PM dianea1781 of course no problem its a great way to get to know your residents and their lifestyle before they came to you
2018-05-17 05:48:58 PM dcorvin i had to sign a contract with my company for 2 years since they paid for my course
2018-05-17 05:49:36 PM dcorvin so i think i need to learn more about the paperwork too
2018-05-17 05:50:14 PM dianea1781 who knows after the course maybe they will give you more responsibility and more money you never know
2018-05-17 05:50:57 PM dcorvin i hope so i want to learn all i can
2018-05-17 05:51:26 PM dianea1781 well i dont want to keep you too long, we can def chat again and help eachother out feel free to email me anytime
2018-05-17 05:52:04 PM dcorvin ok thank you and the same to you thanks for taking your time to chat with me
2018-05-17 05:52:26 PM dianea1781 no problem thank you is was nice talking with you
2018-05-17 05:52:53 PM dcorvin have a good night and have a good weekend as well
2018-05-17 05:53:03 PM dianea1781 thank you you too
2018-05-17 05:53:07 PM dianea1781 good night
2018-05-17 05:53:13 PM dcorvin thank you good night
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2018-05-19 08:14:26 AM michellelheldt good morning
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2018-05-21 07:18:10 PM gladysyoung58 What is the topic for tonight.
2018-05-21 07:20:54 PM gladysyoung58 I already do some of the paperwork , but through this course I am so confused. Its different trying to learn it officially and actually doing it. Somehow my brain goes haywire. It seems harder than it is. I know I'm all up in my head about this stuff.
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2018-05-22 06:28:28 PM maryb So it looks like it's just the two of us here now.
2018-05-22 06:29:04 PM alexysg I believe so!
2018-05-22 06:29:29 PM alexysg I think since this is the practicum chat we can talk about our special events right on here
2018-05-22 06:31:06 PM alexysg I think it is a great idea to pass out crowns, I will definitely be implementing that in our fairytale wedding!
2018-05-22 06:32:12 PM alexysg Also, are you holding the tournament just inside? It will be difficult to fit everyone if family and school children are joining... maybe you can do it outdoors if it is a nice day out?
2018-05-22 06:48:49 PM alexysg I think a drawing will help you map it out and visualise the course better. Also, what special foods do you usually have for the dinner
2018-05-22 06:50:40 PM maryb Oh no, I hope I don't have to do the chat all over again!
2018-05-22 06:51:06 PM maryb shoot!
2018-05-22 06:51:14 PM alexysg I'm sure it's alright but I think she can see this easier?
2018-05-22 06:51:40 PM alexysg So maybe we can sum up our conversation ?
2018-05-22 06:52:05 PM maryb OK. Where do you think that chat went to. Do you think it was a private chat?
2018-05-22 06:52:43 PM maryb Yes, Thanks for all of your helpful ideas with the golf event.
2018-05-22 06:53:13 PM maryb I will be using the grass idea for centerpieces for the dinner.
2018-05-22 06:53:24 PM alexysg I believe it was! Not sure if Kathy can see it there... well to sum up our conversation, for your special event you are having a 9 course golf tournament then a father's day dinner with either steak or ribs as a meal option
2018-05-22 06:54:17 PM alexysg That is great! I like the nature/golf idea for centerpieces since you are having gold themed tablecloths
2018-05-22 06:55:05 PM maryb Also love your ideas for the fairytale wedding . So glad you are incorporating all of your staff. So nice to see everyone involved in activities. Congratulations to the Prince and Princess. And I hope all the residents love to get dressed up and active.
2018-05-22 06:55:27 PM maryb Have fun eating the wedding cake!
2018-05-22 06:55:40 PM maryb Take Care Alexys!
2018-05-22 06:55:43 PM alexysg Yes we will have sparkling grape juice as a wine
2018-05-22 06:56:05 PM maryb I forgot to tell you the biggest part of the golf tournament!
2018-05-22 06:56:15 PM maryb Margarita Machine!!
2018-05-22 06:56:45 PM maryb You should have plastic goblets for the wine (grape juice)
2018-05-22 06:56:53 PM alexysg The administrator will be our "pastor" : ) they will enjoy having a special wedding to be invited to!
2018-05-22 06:57:11 PM maryb Lovely!
2018-05-22 06:57:27 PM alexysg I've never heard of that are you passing our margaritas??
2018-05-22 06:58:07 PM alexysg Like the mix with ginger ale or other soda ? That will be a great refreshment
2018-05-22 06:58:39 PM alexysg Yes we will do a cheers since everyone knows the two CNA's and that they are already married
2018-05-22 06:58:55 PM maryb Yes, I am in an assisted living so drinking is what they enjoy!Real margaritas - nothing fake for these guys!
2018-05-22 06:59:48 PM maryb Cheers. I have got to get going now. Thanks for your help.
2018-05-22 06:59:48 PM alexysg Oh wow! That is soo different, I work with long-term and rehab residents
2018-05-22 07:00:12 PM alexysg To you as welll, thank you & have a goodnight ! :)
2018-05-22 07:00:25 PM maryb good night!
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2018-05-24 09:36:22 PM jenniferlfowler I wanted to share an event I was planning at work. I actually shared back in forth with a few on the forum but we chatted in the wrong area. Hopefully they will be able to navigate their way to the chat room as well! We just planned and had our big annual spring flling. Our participants really enjoy this event. We go outside and have a photo boot set up, Corn hole board, Beach Ball Tennis, Basketball Shoot, Ring toss and the gardening tubs are out to be filled with beautiful flowers. Whoever comes out gets a certificate of participation. Employees that helps us get participants in and out get put into a drawing for several door prizes!
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2018-05-28 12:06:24 PM tfrost83 Hi jenniferlfowler thats a really great idea !!
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2018-06-12 06:27:25 PM patriciabates I have been trying to plan new outtings for theis summer to take our residents any ideas?
2018-06-12 06:29:39 PM pennyhunt for outings maybe try a different town in a different direction if at all possible
2018-06-12 06:31:44 PM pennyhunt usually my residents are stuck on the same old stuff but once in a while we will throw something different just to see if they like it
2018-06-12 06:32:35 PM patriciabates thats a good idea, I wish we had to staff on weekends for local festivals
2018-06-12 06:33:38 PM pennyhunt that would be a plus
2018-06-12 06:34:11 PM patriciabates I am thinking about designing some room to room carts for our facility I think it would get more residents involved in activities
2018-06-12 06:36:29 PM pennyhunt that is a good idea some activities have low attendance that would be sure to get more active
2018-06-12 06:39:05 PM patriciabates yeah, Im thinking food will be a good place to start
2018-06-12 06:39:30 PM pennyhunt food is always a good place to start food babies and animals
2018-06-12 06:39:55 PM patriciabates Yep, they love them all
2018-06-12 06:43:48 PM patriciabates What is your favorite activity to do with your residents
2018-06-12 06:48:09 PM pennyhunt i love history and stuff like that so when they ask meto look up stuff for them i like it but as in actually doing an activity with them i would say crafts
2018-06-12 06:50:36 PM pennyhunt what is yours?
2018-06-12 06:50:41 PM patriciabates I think the outtings are my favorite I think it makes them feel like they are not just stuck in a nursing home
2018-06-12 06:51:30 PM patriciabates I have had so many people say wow you take them places? like they are just stuck there forever
2018-06-12 06:53:37 PM pennyhunt i hate that people believe that once the elderly are placed in a care facility their lives are ovfor some it has just begun because they are able to do more stuff than when they were younger
2018-06-12 06:55:57 PM patriciabates I agree, I want to make their lives as good as I can
2018-06-12 06:56:14 PM pennyhunt same here
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2018-06-12 06:56:30 PM patriciabates Thank you, we will talk again soon
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