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2020-01-24 04:10:57 PM czuniga Looking for someone to do a chat with for final, Service Delivery
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2020-01-26 07:18:41 PM amanda Hello
2020-01-26 07:19:08 PM crdsteele hi :) Remind me again what kind of community you work in?
2020-01-26 07:19:22 PM amanda I work in Long term care how about you?
2020-01-26 07:19:42 PM crdsteele I work in Assisted Living/Memory Care
2020-01-26 07:20:44 PM crdsteele I'm actually trying to finish up my Feb calendar since there have been some last minute changes and i'm running out of ideas lol
2020-01-26 07:22:05 PM amanda I have just started my Feb calander so I have a lot of planning to still do.
2020-01-26 07:22:57 PM crdsteele Any thoughts on what you're gonna do for Valentine's Day?
2020-01-26 07:22:57 PM amanda Do you do a valentines party?
2020-01-26 07:23:44 PM crdsteele :) Yes I do a valentine's day party for Memory Care and a nice dinner for Assisted Living
2020-01-26 07:24:17 PM amanda I was thinking of doing a candle lite lunch for them. We used to do a king and queen but had to stop it becuase the king one year was so mad that he didn't get it again the next year
2020-01-26 07:25:52 PM crdsteele Awww. That's a cute idea, but i can definitely see where that could cause problems lol. I was thinking about doing a singing gram type thing this year. Where residents can pick a song for someone to sing for another resident or staff member of their choice
2020-01-26 07:26:12 PM amanda I have a few husbands and wives that come in to visit their loved ones so i will set up a seperate area in the dinning room for them and have the tables decorated extra special with flowers and tea lite candles
2020-01-26 07:26:55 PM amanda Thats a great idea... do you do the singing or do you have someone come in and do it?
2020-01-26 07:28:18 PM crdsteele I will sing (i'm not that great) and I will recruit a couple other staff members who i know can sing. But they get a kick out of it anyways and they dont mind if we dont sound professional haha
2020-01-26 07:29:11 PM crdsteele That's a good idea about making the couple a place setting in a different section of the dining room. I don't want to upset the ones who have recently lost their spouses
2020-01-26 07:29:32 PM amanda lol I couldn't sing to save my life... I have had a few residents ask if I was ok one day when I was sining.... I said yes but they didn't think that I was
2020-01-26 07:30:11 PM amanda we have a little dining room off of the big dinning room that is a little more private
2020-01-26 07:32:07 PM crdsteele If you make it funny and personal and have props or a crazy outfit on they won't care one second that you can't actually sing :)
2020-01-26 07:32:35 PM crdsteele Do you have any activities that residents lead?
2020-01-26 07:35:03 PM amanda No not at this time. But I am trying They just want to come to the activity
2020-01-26 07:36:13 PM amanda I am also trying to get them involved with the calendar planning but everytime I talk to them about it they just tell me to everything is good the way it is
2020-01-26 07:36:47 PM crdsteele yeah same here. Although last year i started a crocheting class and within a few months the residents surpassed my skills so i made it a club and now they teach other residents
2020-01-26 07:37:33 PM crdsteele When they tell you everything is good the way it is do they turn around and complain about the activities behind your back?
2020-01-26 07:38:53 PM amanda The only complaint that I ever hear is that there is not enough music but I have music coming at least 4 days a week.
2020-01-26 07:39:33 PM czuniga enter the chat room
2020-01-26 07:39:39 PM amanda The only other issue that I have is that when they requeset a certian activity and I do it only 2 or 3 residents show up for it and they are not even the ones that requested it.
2020-01-26 07:39:53 PM czuniga Hello
2020-01-26 07:39:56 PM amanda Hello
2020-01-26 07:40:02 PM crdsteele hi!
2020-01-26 07:40:37 PM czuniga Sorry im latw wasn't sure of the time zone. then i was logged into the wrong chat
2020-01-26 07:41:02 PM amanda we weren't either
2020-01-26 07:41:37 PM crdsteele Yeah that sounds pretty familiar. I put a "Activity Planning Meeting" on my calendar to try and encourage them to come. Whenever someone complains, I tell them to make sure they come to the activity meeting next month lol
2020-01-26 07:41:54 PM czuniga what are we discussing?
2020-01-26 07:42:21 PM crdsteele We are just discussing ideas for February Calendar. What are planning for Valentine's Day?
2020-01-26 07:42:56 PM czuniga I don't actually do nursing home or long term care. I do swing bed
2020-01-26 07:43:20 PM czuniga Mine is patient by patient depending like and dislikes
2020-01-26 07:44:32 PM czuniga So i don't always have patients. we are a small facility and our census is low
2020-01-26 07:45:08 PM crdsteele Ohhh interesting. So what activities do you typically do with your patients?
2020-01-26 07:45:53 PM czuniga our activities are more off a cart puzzels, crossword, tv, music, cards etc
2020-01-26 07:45:58 PM amanda Do you do any theme week events?
2020-01-26 07:46:01 PM czuniga going outside
2020-01-26 07:47:07 PM czuniga No I just got back to work was out for a month with asthma. So way behind on everything at work and this class. barely starting week 13
2020-01-26 07:47:15 PM crdsteele Yes- this month I did a Winterfest Week, Activity Professionals Week, and this week is Chinese New Year Week.
2020-01-26 07:47:33 PM czuniga that sounds like a lot of fun
2020-01-26 07:47:53 PM amanda Our biggest theme week is Nursing home week do the 50's theme
2020-01-26 07:48:06 PM crdsteele you're not alone Cindy. My only assistant walked out on the job 2 1/2 months ago and i've been drowning in work
2020-01-26 07:48:34 PM crdsteele Oh i love 50's theme parties!! What all do you do?
2020-01-26 07:48:35 PM czuniga I understand but there definately a light at the end of the tunnel.
2020-01-26 07:48:38 PM amanda I don't have any assistances its just me
2020-01-26 07:48:55 PM czuniga 50's theme I bet they loved it
2020-01-26 07:49:27 PM amanda we have an Elvis impersonator come in, all staff will dress up in 50's attire all week the dining room gets turned into a sock hop
2020-01-26 07:49:55 PM crdsteele I would be able to handle it on my own a lot better if we were just one building. Trying to manage 2 separate buildings and 2 separate skill levels has been challenging
2020-01-26 07:49:57 PM czuniga I think I saw your post in the practicum forum
2020-01-26 07:50:18 PM amanda They all love it.. They are already asking me if we are going to do it this year. I an new at the activities department with doing it all
2020-01-26 07:50:21 PM amanda Yes
2020-01-26 07:50:46 PM crdsteele How did you find your Elvis impersonator? I've been searching forever for one in my area lol
2020-01-26 07:50:50 PM czuniga Does this count toward our life of dialog assignment
2020-01-26 07:51:06 PM crdsteele Yes
2020-01-26 07:51:26 PM czuniga It sounds like yu are both doung a great job.
2020-01-26 07:51:45 PM amanda Our previous activity director found him last year so I'm not sure where
2020-01-26 07:52:38 PM czuniga The only event I have coming up soon is a health fair.
2020-01-26 07:53:26 PM czuniga I work on the hospital side but we are going to incorporate our nursing home and the surrounding communites as well as sr citizens
2020-01-26 07:53:53 PM crdsteele I gotcha. Just curious :) What all are planning to do at the health fair?
2020-01-26 07:54:05 PM czuniga We are attached to a nursing home but two seperate intities
2020-01-26 07:56:13 PM czuniga blood pressur checks, alc's, wellness center will be doing assessmnts, care flight will have their helecopter on sight, a crash car for do't text and drive, informational booths is what we have set up so far. There will be home health thre as well
2020-01-26 07:56:45 PM crdsteele wow, sounds amazing!!
2020-01-26 07:56:55 PM amanda That sounds great
2020-01-26 07:57:12 PM czuniga We will also feed the commnity burgers and have lots of pamphlets and goodies. it's a good community outreach
2020-01-26 07:57:59 PM amanda I know from experience the helicopter flight is freaky!!! but is fun to go and see when they have it open to the public
2020-01-26 07:58:25 PM czuniga Luckfully ours will be grounded
2020-01-26 07:59:22 PM czuniga I'm really looking forward to it.
2020-01-26 07:59:46 PM amanda sounds like it will be a lot of fun but also a lot of work
2020-01-26 07:59:55 PM czuniga Did ya'll start at 7?
2020-01-26 08:00:28 PM amanda Its great to bring the community together so they can see what is offered out there
2020-01-26 08:00:47 PM czuniga Yes it will be alotof work but the payoff will be worth it. we have a pretty amazing team to pull it off with
2020-01-26 08:01:15 PM amanda I think is was shortly after 8 est time
2020-01-26 08:01:47 PM crdsteele Good luck with it! Sounds exciting and a good community event. We started around 7, but i don't think there was a certain amount of time that we needed to chat. I'll make sure i put both of your names on our practicum forum assignment :)
2020-01-26 08:01:58 PM czuniga i logged on in the wrong room at 7 and decided maybe ya'll were doing central time lol
2020-01-26 08:02:17 PM czuniga same here
2020-01-26 08:02:42 PM czuniga crd what is your name
2020-01-26 08:02:50 PM amanda me too. I kept checking both chat rooms that I thought it may have been going on in
2020-01-26 08:03:02 PM crdsteele Cierra
2020-01-26 08:03:23 PM czuniga amanda what is your last name?
2020-01-26 08:03:30 PM amanda Morey
2020-01-26 08:03:31 PM czuniga mine is Cindy Zuniga
2020-01-26 08:03:58 PM czuniga aremya'll in 100119 class
2020-01-26 08:04:05 PM amanda I am
2020-01-26 08:04:12 PM czuniga my typing sux tonight
2020-01-26 08:04:12 PM crdsteele Glad we could chat! Good luck on this crazy last week before the final!
2020-01-26 08:04:38 PM czuniga we got this. either of ya'll behind or is it just me
2020-01-26 08:04:59 PM crdsteele nope i'm behind too. We've got this!
2020-01-26 08:05:28 PM amanda I think I have everything caught up but its been a struggle
2020-01-26 08:05:30 PM czuniga I'm leaving for austin tomorrow for a 4 day training. guess ill be taking my final in a hotel. lol
2020-01-26 08:05:59 PM czuniga So can we turn in assignments still adter the final?
2020-01-26 08:06:44 PM amanda I am freaking out about the final...... I'm hoping I pass it.
2020-01-26 08:07:14 PM czuniga you will pass, I have full faith in you
2020-01-26 08:07:30 PM crdsteele not sure. I would email Kathy about it. If it's open book again I have a chance lol
2020-01-26 08:07:43 PM amanda Is the final practicum due this week or by Feb 3rd
2020-01-26 08:07:47 PM czuniga I pray it is open book
2020-01-26 08:07:51 PM amanda Me too
2020-01-26 08:07:59 PM crdsteele I think everything is due by Feb 3
2020-01-26 08:08:20 PM czuniga If its feb 3rd i should be able to complete everything by then
2020-01-26 08:08:37 PM amanda I feel like i have struggled with this class... I have never taken an online class so it took a long time for me to get used to it
2020-01-26 08:09:16 PM czuniga I started week 13 today and have completed most of my practicum assignments
2020-01-26 08:10:00 PM crdsteele me too. It's tough trying to discipline yourself in the midst of normal crazy life. But we're at the end of the road ladies! Excited to finally get the first half done and take a break lol
2020-01-26 08:10:57 PM crdsteele My toddler is getting cranky, so i think i'm going to hop off now :) Goodnight and Good luck on your final!!
2020-01-26 08:11:08 PM amanda YES!!! For me I got the activities position and the next day started the class Took some time to get used to thats for sure
2020-01-26 08:11:22 PM amanda Have a great night and good luck to you too
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2020-01-26 08:12:52 PM amanda This was my las practicum assignment that I had to finish..Just have to finish getting everything posted.
2020-01-26 08:15:04 PM amanda Have a good night it was and good luck with the final
2020-01-26 08:15:53 PM amanda sorry it was nice talking to you and good luck with the final.
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2020-01-28 06:02:31 PM teresah Hello everyone
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2020-01-28 07:38:23 PM yadi1 Hello everyone, I believe the practice exam is just to see where we are at, I hope.
2020-01-28 07:39:40 PM yadi1 I am taking the first part, I just started the program this month, are you guys already at the finals of the program?
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2020-01-29 07:04:26 PM splush2402 Okay. So let's talk about what we have planned for February...
2020-01-29 07:05:02 PM splush2402 Are you working in activities currently?
2020-01-29 07:05:05 PM amanda I have been working on differnt types of puzzle games
2020-01-29 07:05:06 PM amanda yes
2020-01-29 07:05:33 PM splush2402 ok. Puzzle games? That sounds interesting.
2020-01-29 07:05:58 PM splush2402 We had a "puzzle race" today for National Puzzle Day.
2020-01-29 07:06:11 PM splush2402 Where do you find your puzzle games?
2020-01-29 07:07:07 PM amanda I google them. One of them is call wacky wordies and the other is called conerntration puzzels
2020-01-29 07:07:26 PM splush2402 nice. Thats a great idea!
2020-01-29 07:07:39 PM amanda I am hoping that the residents will like them because they haven't done them before
2020-01-29 07:08:12 PM amanda I am also putting together a giant cross word puzzle that hangs up in our dining room. That takes a lot of time to put together
2020-01-29 07:08:20 PM splush2402 I am sure they will. What population do you work with? Memory Care, Assisted Living or other?
2020-01-29 07:08:41 PM amanda I work in long term care.
2020-01-29 07:08:59 PM splush2402 oh... The giant crossword puzzle sounds cool.
2020-01-29 07:09:17 PM splush2402 What big events do you have planned for February?
2020-01-29 07:09:49 PM leiafzepp enter the chat room
2020-01-29 07:10:01 PM splush2402 We have a "Sweetheart Party" on February 14th. I am doing a "guess that couple" game with older pictures of residents and their spouses.
2020-01-29 07:10:32 PM leiafzepp that sounds like fun
2020-01-29 07:10:35 PM splush2402 And of course, MARDI GRAS!
2020-01-29 07:10:48 PM amanda I am putting on a Valentines lunch all the tables will be decorated and set up but we have a smaller dining room where I will be setting up talbes for the husbands and wives that come in that day for lunch
2020-01-29 07:10:53 PM splush2402 Hello, leiafzepp. Thanks for being here
2020-01-29 07:11:17 PM splush2402 aww, amanda , that is the sweetest!
2020-01-29 07:11:24 PM leiafzepp thank you, this is the right chatroom right?
2020-01-29 07:11:30 PM splush2402 Like a fine-dining experience for couples. I LOVE it.
2020-01-29 07:11:46 PM splush2402 This is for Final Practicum Chat.
2020-01-29 07:12:03 PM splush2402 We are talking about what we have planned for February.
2020-01-29 07:12:43 PM leiafzepp yes okay, thats what i thought. im having a theme meal for mardi gras the week before we do a social with all the residents making their own masks.
2020-01-29 07:12:48 PM amanda yes we have done it in the past and they loved it.
2020-01-29 07:13:18 PM splush2402 Our residents want a pinata for Mardi Gras. lolol... They are such kids at heart!
2020-01-29 07:13:26 PM amanda lol
2020-01-29 07:13:30 PM splush2402 I am hoping and praying noone gets hurt tho. haha
2020-01-29 07:13:36 PM amanda that sounds like fun
2020-01-29 07:13:38 PM leiafzepp im excited for it but were not doing anything for valentines expect a craft
2020-01-29 07:14:18 PM splush2402 Well, I always have mixed feeling about celebrating "couples" for Valentines, because we have so many widows in our facility
2020-01-29 07:15:14 PM splush2402 So, I am going to try to incorporate like a "remembrance" of them with photos. This is my first Valentines, so we will see how it goes.
2020-01-29 07:15:54 PM amanda Thats why I have them seperate from the main dining room. But they are more than welcome to join them out there when the family member invites them
2020-01-29 07:16:16 PM splush2402 Good idea, Amanda
2020-01-29 07:16:23 PM amanda That sounds awersome
2020-01-29 07:16:49 PM splush2402 What are your resident fave activities on other normal days?
2020-01-29 07:17:28 PM splush2402 Ours are Travel Club, Happy Hour, Baking Class, Quilting Class, SHOPPING, and out to lunch. I work in AL.
2020-01-29 07:17:48 PM amanda it's either Bingo or the music entertainers. I have music 3 to 4 times a week and they tell me its still not enough
2020-01-29 07:18:03 PM splush2402 omg.
2020-01-29 07:18:21 PM splush2402 I wish I did more entertainment.
2020-01-29 07:18:52 PM leiafzepp i tried to start a travel club and had little luck with it. residents did seem interested but i also work in a dementia unit and a nursing home unit.
2020-01-29 07:19:01 PM splush2402 I only have 1 time a month usually. We don't have that many entertainers in the area that are willing to come for $$ i can afford
2020-01-29 07:19:51 PM splush2402 Travel Club is A LOT of work. I spend at least 3 hours on the presentation. I play it in our big theater with videos and facts.
2020-01-29 07:20:42 PM amanda I just had an entertainer quite because of something out of my control and then another one is out for a few months because of surgery. So I am trying to fill those spots with different activities that they haven't done before. I'm hoping it goes well.
2020-01-29 07:20:55 PM splush2402 My biggest struggle right now is CRAFTS. Like they LOVE crafts, but they dont want anything too hard or too juvenile. They don't want anything to clutter up their apartment. its a lose lose
2020-01-29 07:21:09 PM leiafzepp maybe because i was trying to do it every week it wore me out a little. im going to try it for next feburary once a month and do more details. do you get a food from the country and have them sample it? and are you in ohio? i have lots of entertainers and a music therapist on my team
2020-01-29 07:21:33 PM splush2402 I am in Illinois.
2020-01-29 07:21:40 PM splush2402 Central Illinois
2020-01-29 07:22:18 PM amanda I am in Maine
2020-01-29 07:22:22 PM splush2402 How did you find your entertainers? or were they already in place when you came?
2020-01-29 07:22:37 PM splush2402 Oh , MAINE. Beautiful state.
2020-01-29 07:22:38 PM amanda They were alreayd in place when i came
2020-01-29 07:22:49 PM splush2402 Oh lucky girl! haha
2020-01-29 07:23:05 PM amanda Not so beautiful tonight.... its windy and freezing out
2020-01-29 07:23:32 PM leiafzepp well if you have any colleges close to your area with a music therapy program reach out to them first, there are always looking for ways to practice their skills. also check out craigs list thats where i found a couple of mine.
2020-01-29 07:23:32 PM splush2402 I work with dietary doing a theme meal sometimes for Travel Club. It's not always possible though.
2020-01-29 07:23:51 PM splush2402 Ok, thank you
2020-01-29 07:24:48 PM leiafzepp i hope it helps you. were fortunate enough to have a music entertainer every week and the residents love it
2020-01-29 07:24:59 PM splush2402 This week in Travel Club, we went to the Blue Ridge Mountains. so... no theme meal or food. It was an amazing slideshow though.
2020-01-29 07:25:07 PM splush2402 I can share it in the forum for you to try.
2020-01-29 07:25:33 PM leiafzepp i would really appreciate that. that way i can get an idea of what to do
2020-01-29 07:25:40 PM splush2402 I know our residents would love more entertaiment. It is one of my goals this year. to add more.
2020-01-29 07:25:57 PM splush2402 Ok. I will share. & tag it Travel Club.
2020-01-29 07:26:06 PM amanda Soo travel clud is it outing?
2020-01-29 07:26:18 PM splush2402 No.
2020-01-29 07:27:16 PM splush2402 It feels like you are traveling though. Its a presentation with lots of videos sharing what the place looks like, the culture, neat facts.
2020-01-29 07:27:41 PM leiafzepp im also having a resident leaded choir at my work that way they have a time to all get together and sing. this lady constantly says "music is the best medicine" & that sounds really cool.
2020-01-29 07:27:41 PM splush2402 I try to find videos that actually make you feel like you are there. Drone footage usually.
2020-01-29 07:27:44 PM amanda aww thats should like fun
2020-01-29 07:28:07 PM amanda cool
2020-01-29 07:28:12 PM splush2402 Even our Memory Care residnets LOVE it.
2020-01-29 07:28:38 PM splush2402 I will share a few of their favorites in the forum.
2020-01-29 07:28:55 PM leiafzepp when i asked my memory care residents what they would do if they could do anything in the world right now they all said go on vacation haha
2020-01-29 07:29:05 PM splush2402 Hot Air Balloon Ride was a HUGE hit.
2020-01-29 07:29:49 PM splush2402 lol. I always thank the residents for going on vacation with me after Travel Club. haha. I tell them they are the best traveling partners a person could ask for.
2020-01-29 07:30:15 PM amanda thats awesome
2020-01-29 07:30:16 PM splush2402 Do either of you do pet therapy in your building?
2020-01-29 07:31:27 PM leiafzepp yes we have electronic pets in our memory unit that look and act so real there kinda creepy, and we have some management staff bring in their pets once a week.
2020-01-29 07:31:43 PM splush2402 awww.
2020-01-29 07:31:53 PM amanda our DON brings in her dog just about everyday and she takes her around to the residents. ALso one of our housekeepers brings her dog in everytime she works. The residents all love to see them. We also have 2 house cats that will go in and out of residents room.
2020-01-29 07:32:24 PM splush2402 omg. I would LOVE house cats!!!
2020-01-29 07:32:50 PM amanda Most of the residents have cat treats in their rooms for them. I don't think the cats even eat normal cat food anymore just treats
2020-01-29 07:32:55 PM splush2402 Our ED would NOT approve that one
2020-01-29 07:33:11 PM splush2402 lolol. Living their best life
2020-01-29 07:33:11 PM leiafzepp our al and il residents can have small cats and dogs, we have a lady in il with a cat. The only downside of the electronic pets is the residents try to feed them
2020-01-29 07:33:11 PM splush2402 haha
2020-01-29 07:33:15 PM splush2402 I love it
2020-01-29 07:33:48 PM splush2402 We have electronic cats in MC. Our residents don't care for them. They are kinda creepy.
2020-01-29 07:34:32 PM splush2402 So, I guess we should talk about special events a little too.
2020-01-29 07:34:37 PM amanda I have notic for the past few months that when we have a resident who is passing oneof the cats always sleeps in the room until they have passed. I feel that the cats are taking turns when one gets up the other heads right in
2020-01-29 07:35:02 PM splush2402 that is so sweet!
2020-01-29 07:35:13 PM splush2402 Animals do have a special sense.
2020-01-29 07:36:23 PM leiafzepp we just did our downtown town cleveland tour and for next month were suppose to have another one but in a different area and i cant figure out where we should go.
2020-01-29 07:37:10 PM splush2402 oh! What a great idea. So, you have a bus and took residents on a for real tour?
2020-01-29 07:37:29 PM splush2402 Did you get out or just drive by?
2020-01-29 07:38:37 PM leiafzepp yes, there all in wheel chairs so it would be to much to get out. it was great our driver knew all about down town, we also go once a month to a resturant with the residents. now that is a workout
2020-01-29 07:39:05 PM splush2402 oh , you aren't kidding it's a workout.
2020-01-29 07:39:17 PM amanda thats sounds like a lot of fun
2020-01-29 07:39:30 PM splush2402 I dont know how you do a whole busload of residents in wheelchairs.
2020-01-29 07:39:40 PM splush2402 ours only has a spot for 2.
2020-01-29 07:40:08 PM splush2402 Do you have to walk them to the seats in the bus? oh my lord.
2020-01-29 07:40:11 PM amanda we don't have a bus right now waiting for a new one but our old one only had a spot for 2 chairs
2020-01-29 07:41:10 PM splush2402 I have a weekly shopping trip that I am soley responsible for
2020-01-29 07:41:27 PM leiafzepp yeah luckly i have a male coworker that is very strong. he does the seating of the residents and i walk them back and fourth. he usually keeps them in there wheel chair til he gets to their seat and then transfers them into the seat. he is a licensed stna. i take all the wheel chairs and play lets fit these all in one little tiny spot.
2020-01-29 07:41:58 PM splush2402 I am WORN out by the time that is over . I plan it at the end of the day on purpose.
2020-01-29 07:42:07 PM amanda lol thats a fun game too
2020-01-29 07:42:16 PM splush2402 omg. that would make me want to quit my job.
2020-01-29 07:42:30 PM splush2402 Thank goodness you have help.
2020-01-29 07:43:31 PM leiafzepp i honestly have the best coworkers in the world, were like a little family and my boss is so down to earth i wouldnt give up my job for anything haha. do you take the residents on a shopping trip ?
2020-01-29 07:43:51 PM amanda one of our big events that we plan every year is to take the residents up to Moosehead Lake and they get a 3 hour boat ride around the lake on the Katahdin
2020-01-29 07:44:21 PM amanda I used to but we I can't now because we have no van
2020-01-29 07:44:57 PM splush2402 Yes, but I work in AL. Most can get to their seat on their own. I only have 2 that like to go that are in a wheelchair
2020-01-29 07:44:57 PM leiafzepp that sounds amazing. the al department does all the stuff like that. but unfourtantly thats impossible for my residents
2020-01-29 07:46:35 PM splush2402 I work in AL & MC, so I can relate. I rarely take MC on outings, because it's just almost impossible, plus more disruptive to their day.
2020-01-29 07:47:11 PM splush2402 If I take MC on an outing, it is usually just for a sight-seeing cruise through the country.
2020-01-29 07:47:40 PM splush2402 Are there any other events you have planned for February or March that you would like to share?
2020-01-29 07:47:52 PM leiafzepp there is only a few i can take when we go to a resturant and other outings. one stipulation is you have to be able to stand for transfer.
2020-01-29 07:50:12 PM amanda I don't have anything planned for March yet I am still working on last minute changes to my February calendar before I have to hand them out on friday
2020-01-29 07:50:43 PM leiafzepp were doing st patricks day lunch in, we ordered little hats as party favors
2020-01-29 07:52:34 PM splush2402 love the little hat idea
2020-01-29 07:52:40 PM splush2402 March is Women
2020-01-29 07:52:52 PM splush2402 Women's History Month
2020-01-29 07:53:19 PM leiafzepp what are you guys doing for that?
2020-01-29 07:53:31 PM splush2402 March 2nd- National Banana cream pie day
2020-01-29 07:54:06 PM splush2402 I dont know yet. I feel like maybe we could feature a woman in history every day of the month.
2020-01-29 07:54:29 PM splush2402 Have a Tea Party celebrating women?
2020-01-29 07:54:53 PM leiafzepp that sounds fun. watch some old classics starring women like breakfast at tiffanys
2020-01-29 07:54:58 PM amanda thats a good idea
2020-01-29 07:55:12 PM splush2402 heyyyy,. that's a great idea.
2020-01-29 07:55:49 PM splush2402 31 days of chic flics. our fellas would have a fit. lolol
2020-01-29 07:55:57 PM amanda lol

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