Have you tried Name that Tune? Any instrumental music will work. We also play You be the Judge. We ordered both of these from Nasco, but you can adapt it. In...
Name That Tune is one of my residents' favorite activities. I peck out the melody on the piano (that's about the best I can do for now). I tell them that...
One of our favorite group activities is "Make Your Point" - it is a game that is available from SeaBay Games. Basically it is a Jeopardy type trivia game. I...
thanks for the ideas. i just ordered make your point yesterday but i like the adaptation you have will try it. thanks again G Wayne Mize <gerro56@...>...
Iam a student studying to get my certification. Does anyone know where I can get some case studies for Activity Directors so I can pratice, assessments,...
Hello Everyone, I am new here! I am The Activity Coordinator for an Assisted Living Facility. We are small - only 65 apartments and currently our population is...
Are your residents who don't participate in group activities doing independent activities, i.e. reading, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, walks, etc.? ...
Don't give up keeping on inviting you will hit on something that will interest them, also keep working to build a good relationship with each individual until...
Hello All....I just passed state survey and im so HAPPY. Last year they questioned why i didnt have more things going on at the same time and why didnt i have...
I have very alert and oriented residents. Many have their own cars and still maintain active lives. We are Assisted Living only. I visit with them all...
Every place is different. We have 50 residents and I get varied percentages depending on the type of activity. Musical entertainment, special events and...
I have found if I offer food as part of the activity, I seem to get more attending. It can be a pain, but may be worth the trouble Other ideas- I have more...
I agree, food does help with attendance but...not only is extra trouble but extra money. Our dietary manager does not think she should help out with even...
As I said food is a good drawing point, but I have other ways to get people there email me alzheimersideas@... It is too bad when departments cannot work...
I just added a new activity to www.alzheimersideas.com specifically http://www.alzheimersideas.com/page12.html Let me know what you think or if you have any...
Our kitchen supplies the food for most of our activities. We pick up what every they are unable to purchase or prepare. We do a monthly food calendar. Our...
At my facility the Activities Dept provides it's own food. We do borrow utensils or milk occasionally. In my Activity Room I have a refrigerator and a sink...
As a program for next month I am looking at a "Christmas in July" theme party and dinner. My residents are assisted living and independent retirees -...
At my facility both the kitchen and the Activity Dept work together depending on the amount of food needed. The kitchen usually donates cake and drinks (and...
For your level of residents the Christmas in July idea sounds terrific. I wish you great sucess for a fun time. However, in a LTC facility (ICF, SCF)many of...
I've thrown a Christmas in July Party before (back when I worked in a bar!), We brought out the Christmas trees and used cotton batting for snow. Make summer...
Besides the usual 4th of July Celebration (music, fireworks video, trivia and red, white & blue popsicles), we are having a Positive Week with a different...
Hi I hear you loud and clear. The most of my residetns are LTC and it is harder to find things for them that they can do. If your residents are more alert the...
Lynda Smart
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Jun 23, 2008 11:49 pm
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I am a new member and am looking forward to talking and sharing some of my knowledge w/you guys. I have been in this profession since 1992 and love it as you...
Thanks..they requested 3 months of resident council minutes and 1 calendar. They wanted to see my Q.A's for the year. I'm assuming that they looked at my notes...
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