I an interested in starting a local AD roundtable group. Any ideas for topics or suggestions for getting started. Does anyone belong to one of this type of...
We have an Activity Networking in NW Houston. We meet once a month, taking turns having it at different communities(it doesnt have to be with the same firm) we...
Is there any in San Antonio? Anna ... taking turns having it at different communities(it doesnt have to be with the same firm) we share ideas, learn new...
If you don't find one, you could start one. THe best way to find out if there is one is call the AD's in your area. If not tell them your plans to start one....
I am also interested in learning about CEU inservices ( I need them DESPERATELY!!) AND I would like to see an AD roundtable in the Toledo, Ohio area. If anyone...
Hi Linda; Are you interested in inservices for your staff or for yourself? - Bob For inservices for your staff ask your consultant for some help. Once you get...
for myself. I am the only certified CTRS and I need the CEU's...'my' consultant? I don't have one. ... From: Robert Lucas To: AD_Community@yahoogroups.com ...
The following ad is from Kim Grandal, CTRS, ACC, Executive Director of Recreative Resources, Inc. http://www.recreativeresources.com/ "Re-Creative Resources'...
Correction: Kim's resource center address is: http://www.recreativeresources.com/forms-manuals.htm - Bob ... over ... will ... of ... to ... apply ... ...
I attended one such gathering last fall. My ED changed their mind on hosting one at our center. I was not able to take the afternoon off for attending...
It seems like I hire a band and they play 1940's music and about 10 people dance out of the 150 that come. That's because of course 90 percent are women! Any...
What we do for our Sweetheart Dance is ask local High School Youth Groups to come and "dance" with our residents. Even girls with women. Wheelchair...
I know its a little early (then again its never too early to start thinking about it) but I am curious what everyone is planning for nursing home week. Also,...
My company offers a company university program for free to earn your CEU's.I still need to find a group of AD's that meet and join that group.My consultant has...
We are doing 5-6 programs per day in our Nursing home, AL1 and AL2. Our relaxation program is 365 days a year from 6:30-8 PM. The theme this year for National...
Ask your Local High Schools JROTC to 'escort'.... the residents LOVE the "men" in uniform! and it's a great community outreach for them too. Debora McFarlane...
Heart pancake breakfast sound so great! What do you do? How long does it last? Thanks! ... From: Kari Geno <werskypainters@...> Subject: Re: Activity...
Okay, maybe its just me! I can't seem to teach my folks how to use the wii. They just don't get it. Either they let go of the button too soon or they...
That sounds great! We have done that at my other facility before I transfered.About the pancakes we put raspberries and black berries on top and sprinkled with...
Wii is very hard for most residents to get,I do wish they had different controls for seniors.But some high function resident can do it I just had no luck with...
... different controls for seniors.But some high function resident can do it I just had no luck with the lower functioning residents ... the wii. They just...
Hello, I am at a facility with 250 residents. We have a unit with 40 alzhiemers. Unfortunately we are a bit behind the times with the culture change. My...
CMS (Federal government) had a PP to go with F-248 back in 2004 when all of this began. I saved it and have it on file which I will email you via a separate...
Thanks Also do you know where I can get a good care plan book with the newer care plan goals that go with the culture change We are in an open window right now...
Kathy: I am sending you a couple of PP files that I thought might be useful. The first is a PP care plan for activities which I downloaded the PP, however the...
What kind of community is this? Independent, assisted or memory care (meaning alzheiimers/dementia only)? Ours is memory care only, so I am not sure how this...
I am sorry I keep asking what are very likely obvious questions, but what is CEU? I was thrown into my job with no explanations of anything. I only find old...