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I have seen really cute placemats made with photos from each seniors photos and laminated on a piece of cardboard. I also think scrapbooking would be good, with stamps and papers and such (not too wild with this one) I like to see journals with "My story" in them. Most seniors can remember the past far better than the present. I like tea parties, with all the fancy things that go with it. Real china, real napkins etc. Fashions shows are good and fun. (they love to have the opportunity to dress up) any special festivites. See if there are any choral groups that want to sing for free (most will do it once in awhile for free) Book clubs are good if you don't pick difficult books. There's also a gazillion craft ideas. Anything kids like, seniors generally like. Ann K. in MI.quiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to

present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis

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I have seen really cute placemats made with photos from each seniors photos and laminated on a piece of cardboard. I also think scrapbooking would be good, with stamps and papers and such (not too wild with this one) I like to see journals with "My story" in them. Most seniors can remember the past far better than the present. I like tea parties, with all the fancy things that go with it. Real china, real napkins etc. Fashions shows are good and fun. (they love to have the opportunity to dress up) any special festivites. See if there are any choral groups that want to sing for free (most will do it once in awhile for free) Book clubs are good if you don't pick difficult books. There's also a gazillion craft ideas. Anything kids like, seniors generally like. Ann K. in MI.quiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to

present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis

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Something that might be fun for them could be a chance to go through

all of their old photo's and make scrapbooks with them.

After my Grandma passed away, I spent an entire day with my Grandpa

looking through old photo's and it brought him so many smiles

reliving old memories. It was the most awesome time I spent with my

Grandpa, and I will never forget it either. It's even something you

could include their families in if you like.

>

> HI All,

>

> I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but

> really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities

> director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never

> done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special

> events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be

> easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you

guys

> come up with some activities that seniors (and others with

> disabilities) living in assisted living could do.

>

> I came up with

> weekly bingos

> mystery theater dinners - like murder mystery

> crafts, crocheting, knitting groups

> quiltingbees

> recipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before

> assisted living.

> nights at the concert

> casino night - no gambling

> door decorating contests for various holidays

> yoga, exercise classes

>

> Any other good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I

> think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and

couldnt

> be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.

>

> Thanks

> is

>

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Thanks I was thinking the same thing this morning. Sam

would love it. I havent gotten the job yet and it isnt

anything I've done before so keep your fingers

crossed. The work (and the man I work for) right now

is so stressful that I am thinking this might be

someting better andmore interesting for me to do.

is

--- c turner wrote:

> When I used to go visit my grandmother I would bring

> in my little dog and all of the senior citizens

> would go crazy. Plus my dog was soooo exhausted by

> the end of the visit from all of the attention that

> he would go home and go to sleep right away. I

> don't know if your home would allow a pet visit but

> pets are soooo healing and loving.. it might be

> worth a shot.

>

> Kathleen wrote: one thing I

> noticed that seniors really love, is

> working with children. You might get a day care

> center

> near you interested in bringing some of the

> children.

> I have seen this work with many situations as long

> as

> the seniors enjoy the company-most do, and like

> children. Elders serve a very important part in our

> community, when the bread winners are too busy, it

> is

> the seniors that help with the day to day questions,

> reading etc to the children. It helps out both of

> them, even if it is only once a month.

>

> --- quiltingbee2 wrote:

>

> > HI All,

> >

> > I havent been online for quite a while. I am still

> > working but

> > really don't like the job. I have a chance at

> being

> > an activities

> > director (parttime) for an independent care

> > facility. I've never

> > done anything like that but I have done lots and

> > lots of special

> > events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc.

> So

> > this should be

> > easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show

> > them. Can you guys

> > come up with some activities that seniors (and

> > others with

> > disabilities) living in assisted living could do.

> >

> > I came up with

> > weekly bingos

> > mystery theater dinners - like murder mystery

> > crafts, crocheting, knitting groups

> > quiltingbees

> > recipe club - this place has apartments that folks

> > live in before

> > assisted living.

> > nights at the concert

> > casino night - no gambling

> > door decorating contests for various holidays

> > yoga, exercise classes

> >

> > Any other good ideas? I would like to present this

> > as a package. I

> > think I would really be good at this and it is

> > parttime and couldnt

> > be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.

> >

> > Thanks

> > is

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks I was thinking the same thing this morning. Sam

would love it. I havent gotten the job yet and it isnt

anything I've done before so keep your fingers

crossed. The work (and the man I work for) right now

is so stressful that I am thinking this might be

someting better andmore interesting for me to do.

is

--- c turner wrote:

> When I used to go visit my grandmother I would bring

> in my little dog and all of the senior citizens

> would go crazy. Plus my dog was soooo exhausted by

> the end of the visit from all of the attention that

> he would go home and go to sleep right away. I

> don't know if your home would allow a pet visit but

> pets are soooo healing and loving.. it might be

> worth a shot.

>

> Kathleen wrote: one thing I

> noticed that seniors really love, is

> working with children. You might get a day care

> center

> near you interested in bringing some of the

> children.

> I have seen this work with many situations as long

> as

> the seniors enjoy the company-most do, and like

> children. Elders serve a very important part in our

> community, when the bread winners are too busy, it

> is

> the seniors that help with the day to day questions,

> reading etc to the children. It helps out both of

> them, even if it is only once a month.

>

> --- quiltingbee2 wrote:

>

> > HI All,

> >

> > I havent been online for quite a while. I am still

> > working but

> > really don't like the job. I have a chance at

> being

> > an activities

> > director (parttime) for an independent care

> > facility. I've never

> > done anything like that but I have done lots and

> > lots of special

> > events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc.

> So

> > this should be

> > easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show

> > them. Can you guys

> > come up with some activities that seniors (and

> > others with

> > disabilities) living in assisted living could do.

> >

> > I came up with

> > weekly bingos

> > mystery theater dinners - like murder mystery

> > crafts, crocheting, knitting groups

> > quiltingbees

> > recipe club - this place has apartments that folks

> > live in before

> > assisted living.

> > nights at the concert

> > casino night - no gambling

> > door decorating contests for various holidays

> > yoga, exercise classes

> >

> > Any other good ideas? I would like to present this

> > as a package. I

> > think I would really be good at this and it is

> > parttime and couldnt

> > be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.

> >

> > Thanks

> > is

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

What an excellent idea!

--- Penny wrote:

> Something that might be fun for them could be a

> chance to go through

> all of their old photo's and make scrapbooks with

> them.

> After my Grandma passed away, I spent an entire day

> with my Grandpa

> looking through old photo's and it brought him so

> many smiles

> reliving old memories. It was the most awesome time

> I spent with my

> Grandpa, and I will never forget it either. It's

> even something you

> could include their families in if you like.

>

>

> >

> > HI All,

> >

> > I havent been online for quite a while. I am still

> working but

> > really don't like the job. I have a chance at

> being an activities

> > director (parttime) for an independent care

> facility. I've never

> > done anything like that but I have done lots and

> lots of special

> > events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc.

> So this should be

> > easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show

> them. Can you

> guys

> > come up with some activities that seniors (and

> others with

> > disabilities) living in assisted living could do.

> >

> > I came up with

> > weekly bingos

> > mystery theater dinners - like murder mystery

> > crafts, crocheting, knitting groups

> > quiltingbees

> > recipe club - this place has apartments that folks

> live in before

> > assisted living.

> > nights at the concert

> > casino night - no gambling

> > door decorating contests for various holidays

> > yoga, exercise classes

> >

> > Any other good ideas? I would like to present this

> as a package. I

> > think I would really be good at this and it is

> parttime and

> couldnt

> > be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.

> >

> > Thanks

> > is

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi! I am a hospice social worker and I spend much of my time in nursing homes with patients. The magazine Reminisce has many photos and stories about life in the "olden days" and even my patients with advanced dementia are sometimes able to relate to the stories. I have been reading to them humorous stories about mishaps regarding the use of outhouses. They remember and love to talk about those days. Maybe the stories and pictures from this magazine can be incorporated into your work. Here is a link to the website. Good luck! Becca http://www.reminisce.com/Default.asp?r_d=y Matus wrote: As a former apartment manager for seniors what you have

listed is absolutely wonderful. Depending on the size of the assisted living and apartment complex will depend on how many different activities you will want to have for them. Start out slowly and don't overwhelm them. Give them a chance to give their suggestions for activities. They always appreciate that. That was one of the reasons my seniors loved me. I wanted their opinions and I respected them for all of their suggestions. Some seniors are more active than others. Good luck on your new adventure! Seniors are really fun. Matusquiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special

events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us

know so that we can do our best to offer our support.Have a nice day everyone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

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Hi! I am a hospice social worker and I spend much of my time in nursing homes with patients. The magazine Reminisce has many photos and stories about life in the "olden days" and even my patients with advanced dementia are sometimes able to relate to the stories. I have been reading to them humorous stories about mishaps regarding the use of outhouses. They remember and love to talk about those days. Maybe the stories and pictures from this magazine can be incorporated into your work. Here is a link to the website. Good luck! Becca http://www.reminisce.com/Default.asp?r_d=y Matus wrote: As a former apartment manager for seniors what you have

listed is absolutely wonderful. Depending on the size of the assisted living and apartment complex will depend on how many different activities you will want to have for them. Start out slowly and don't overwhelm them. Give them a chance to give their suggestions for activities. They always appreciate that. That was one of the reasons my seniors loved me. I wanted their opinions and I respected them for all of their suggestions. Some seniors are more active than others. Good luck on your new adventure! Seniors are really fun. Matusquiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special

events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us

know so that we can do our best to offer our support.Have a nice day everyone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

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Becca: Well you are a true saint!!!! My mother is a hospice worker and I don't know how she does it. I have nothing but respect for you guys! Every day you look death in the eyes and grow close to your pts and their families only to know that they will be passing soon. I have learned a lot from my mom's experiences with Hospice (she is an RN) and we now have some wonderful family friends. You out of all people must be infuriated when you hear these stories about Dr.'s not wanting to prescribe RX's for young people because the long term effects could be fatal. I keep telling my Dr's that if I had the choice to live 100 years in my bed and not enjoy life or 40 years and find enjoyment, that I would take the 40 years time and time again. What is our lives if we are unable to enjoy it?????? That's not life that's punishment! My mom is such a wonderful advocate for me and has made it her mission to learn as much as she

can about Fibro. She was actually the one who found out about Cymbalta and wanted for me to ask my Dr. to put me on it. Anyhow, my hat goes off to Hospice workers, you all are amazing!!!! Baker wrote: Hi! I am a hospice social worker and I spend much of my time in nursing homes with patients. The magazine Reminisce has many photos and stories about life in the "olden days" and even my patients with advanced dementia are sometimes able to relate to the stories. I have been reading to them humorous stories about mishaps regarding the use of outhouses. They remember and love to talk about those days. Maybe the stories and pictures from this magazine can be incorporated into your work. Here is a link to the website. Good

luck! Becca http://www.reminisce.com/Default.asp?r_d=y Matus wrote: As a former apartment manager for seniors what you have listed is absolutely wonderful. Depending on the size of the assisted living and apartment complex will depend on how many different activities you will want to have for them. Start out slowly and don't overwhelm them. Give them a chance to give their suggestions for activities. They always appreciate that. That was one of the reasons my seniors loved me. I wanted their opinions and I respected them for all of their suggestions. Some seniors are more active than others. Good luck on your new adventure! Seniors are really fun.

Matusquiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor

decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be

feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.Have a nice day everyone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates.

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Becca: Well you are a true saint!!!! My mother is a hospice worker and I don't know how she does it. I have nothing but respect for you guys! Every day you look death in the eyes and grow close to your pts and their families only to know that they will be passing soon. I have learned a lot from my mom's experiences with Hospice (she is an RN) and we now have some wonderful family friends. You out of all people must be infuriated when you hear these stories about Dr.'s not wanting to prescribe RX's for young people because the long term effects could be fatal. I keep telling my Dr's that if I had the choice to live 100 years in my bed and not enjoy life or 40 years and find enjoyment, that I would take the 40 years time and time again. What is our lives if we are unable to enjoy it?????? That's not life that's punishment! My mom is such a wonderful advocate for me and has made it her mission to learn as much as she

can about Fibro. She was actually the one who found out about Cymbalta and wanted for me to ask my Dr. to put me on it. Anyhow, my hat goes off to Hospice workers, you all are amazing!!!! Baker wrote: Hi! I am a hospice social worker and I spend much of my time in nursing homes with patients. The magazine Reminisce has many photos and stories about life in the "olden days" and even my patients with advanced dementia are sometimes able to relate to the stories. I have been reading to them humorous stories about mishaps regarding the use of outhouses. They remember and love to talk about those days. Maybe the stories and pictures from this magazine can be incorporated into your work. Here is a link to the website. Good

luck! Becca http://www.reminisce.com/Default.asp?r_d=y Matus wrote: As a former apartment manager for seniors what you have listed is absolutely wonderful. Depending on the size of the assisted living and apartment complex will depend on how many different activities you will want to have for them. Start out slowly and don't overwhelm them. Give them a chance to give their suggestions for activities. They always appreciate that. That was one of the reasons my seniors loved me. I wanted their opinions and I respected them for all of their suggestions. Some seniors are more active than others. Good luck on your new adventure! Seniors are really fun.

Matusquiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor

decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be

feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.Have a nice day everyone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates.

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I love that idea, I work with a few Alzheimer's patients and I love to read to them about the 30's and 40's and they do respond very well. It gets a lot of chatting going on which is wonderful. There was a women that came in with a stuffed seal a couple of weeks ago. This seal looked so real and moved and made sounds that everyone thought it was alive and just wanted to love on it. I would love to do that once a week. Not sure if you know what I am talking about, I have been looking for them on the web but not had any luck so far. Baker wrote: Hi! I am a hospice social worker and I spend much of my time in nursing homes with patients. The magazine

Reminisce has many photos and stories about life in the "olden days" and even my patients with advanced dementia are sometimes able to relate to the stories. I have been reading to them humorous stories about mishaps regarding the use of outhouses. They remember and love to talk about those days. Maybe the stories and pictures from this magazine can be incorporated into your work. Here is a link to the website. Good luck! Becca http://www.reminisce.com/Default.asp?r_d=y Matus wrote: As a former apartment manager for seniors what you have listed is absolutely wonderful. Depending on the size of the assisted living and apartment complex will depend on how many

different activities you will want to have for them. Start out slowly and don't overwhelm them. Give them a chance to give their suggestions for activities. They always appreciate that. That was one of the reasons my seniors loved me. I wanted their opinions and I respected them for all of their suggestions. Some seniors are more active than others. Good luck on your new adventure! Seniors are really fun. Matusquiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show

them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given

along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.Have a nice day everyone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates.

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Hi Becca Thanks for sharing that reminisce sight. My Mom will so enjoy some of these stories! They are perfect for seniors. Many Moons ago I worked 11 yrs in a seniors citizens home and I wish I had this then. Thanks Baker wrote: Hi! I am a hospice social worker and I spend much of my time in nursing homes with patients. The magazine Reminisce has many photos and stories about life in the "olden days" and even my patients with advanced dementia are sometimes able to relate to the stories. I have

been reading to them humorous stories about mishaps regarding the use of outhouses. They remember and love to talk about those days. Maybe the stories and pictures from this magazine can be incorporated into your work. Here is a link to the website. Good luck! Becca http://www.reminisce.com/Default.asp?r_d=y Matus wrote: As a former apartment manager for seniors what you have listed is absolutely wonderful. Depending on the size of the assisted living and apartment complex will depend on how many different activities you will want to have for them. Start out slowly and don't overwhelm them. Give them a chance to give their suggestions for activities. They

always appreciate that. That was one of the reasons my seniors loved me. I wanted their opinions and I respected them for all of their suggestions. Some seniors are more active than others. Good luck on your new adventure! Seniors are really fun. Matusquiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly

bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls

don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.Have a nice day everyone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates.

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Hi Becca Thanks for sharing that reminisce sight. My Mom will so enjoy some of these stories! They are perfect for seniors. Many Moons ago I worked 11 yrs in a seniors citizens home and I wish I had this then. Thanks Baker wrote: Hi! I am a hospice social worker and I spend much of my time in nursing homes with patients. The magazine Reminisce has many photos and stories about life in the "olden days" and even my patients with advanced dementia are sometimes able to relate to the stories. I have

been reading to them humorous stories about mishaps regarding the use of outhouses. They remember and love to talk about those days. Maybe the stories and pictures from this magazine can be incorporated into your work. Here is a link to the website. Good luck! Becca http://www.reminisce.com/Default.asp?r_d=y Matus wrote: As a former apartment manager for seniors what you have listed is absolutely wonderful. Depending on the size of the assisted living and apartment complex will depend on how many different activities you will want to have for them. Start out slowly and don't overwhelm them. Give them a chance to give their suggestions for activities. They

always appreciate that. That was one of the reasons my seniors loved me. I wanted their opinions and I respected them for all of their suggestions. Some seniors are more active than others. Good luck on your new adventure! Seniors are really fun. Matusquiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly

bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls

don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.Have a nice day everyone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates.

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We social workers use a bear called Spinoza which moves and talks and stuff. Persons with dementia really seem to connect with it. Becca We all do such great things, despite our physical challenges! Breault wrote: I love that idea, I work with a few Alzheimer's patients and I love to read to them about the 30's and 40's and they do respond very well. It gets a lot of chatting going on which is wonderful. There was a women that came in with a stuffed seal a couple of weeks ago. This seal looked so real and moved and made sounds that everyone thought it was alive and just wanted to love on it. I would love to do that once a week. Not sure

if you know what I am talking about, I have been looking for them on the web but not had any luck so far. Baker wrote: Hi! I am a hospice social worker and I spend much of my time in nursing homes with patients. The magazine Reminisce has many photos and stories about life in the "olden days" and even my patients with advanced dementia are sometimes able to relate to the stories. I have been reading to them humorous stories about mishaps regarding the use of outhouses. They remember and love to talk about those days. Maybe the stories and pictures from this magazine can be incorporated into your work. Here is a link to the website. Good luck! Becca http://www.reminisce.com/Default.asp?r_d=y Matus wrote: As a former apartment manager for seniors what you have listed is absolutely wonderful. Depending on the size of the assisted living and apartment complex will depend on how many different activities you will want to have for them. Start out slowly and don't overwhelm them. Give them a chance to give their suggestions for activities. They always appreciate that. That was one of the reasons my seniors loved me. I wanted their opinions and I respected them for all of their suggestions. Some seniors are more active than others. Good luck on your new adventure! Seniors are really fun. Matusquiltingbee2 wrote: HI All,I havent been online for quite a while. I am still working but really don't like the job. I have a chance at being an activities director (parttime) for an independent care facility. I've never done anything like that but I have done lots and lots of special events, etc. and I love crafts and outings, etc. So this should be easy. I was putting together a portfolio to show them. Can you guys come up with some activities that seniors (and others with disabilities) living in assisted living could do.I came up with weekly bingosmystery theater dinners - like murder mysterycrafts, crocheting, knitting groupsquiltingbeesrecipe club - this place has apartments that folks live in before assisted living.nights at the concertcasino night - no gamblingdoor decorating contests for various holidaysyoga, exercise classesAny other

good ideas? I would like to present this as a package. I think I would really be good at this and it is parttime and couldnt be nearly as stressful as what I am doing now.Thanksis1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take

something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.Have a nice day everyone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from

your PC for low, low rates. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.

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