Activity – LEAP

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JFRF Admin replied to the topic International Happiness Day – March 20th, 2018 in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 3 months ago

Very cool! What a great concept and it looks like everything you need to get started is right there on the site! I can’t wait to see pictures of what you do! Thanks, Lynnette!
Lalvarado started the topic International Happiness Day – March 20th, 2018 in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 3 months ago

Hello LEC’s

I wanted to send you all a link for a activity that you may consider for the month of March. It’s inexpensive, team-building and what a great marketing tool 🙂 Please click on the link below and feel free to open a discussion with one another. I’ve already sent this out to your directors.

> http://www.happyacts.org/host/

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JFRF Admin wrote a new post 7 years, 3 months ago

Thank you to all of the Life Enrichment Coordinators who work so hard to enrich the lives of residents each and every day they are in their buildings! Something fun that you can do to celebrate with residents is […]
JFRF Admin replied to the topic Introductions in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 4 months ago

Hi! Thanks, Kimie. It’s really great to meet you. Tell us more about the monthly educational socials and the in review group. I’d love to learn more!
JFRF Admin replied to the topic Holiday share! in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 4 months ago

Wow! Thank you, Pat! It sounds like you have a bunch of busy elves over there!
Jackie Penn replied to the topic Holiday share! in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 4 months ago

Hi Everyone its Pat at Wildwood, id like to share with you the holiday happenings at wildwood!
we had Santa visit and take pictures with all the children and residents, the residents put stockings together to give out to all the children our residents were so delighted, we had our local Sheriff department visit and they gave Christmas cards out…[Read more]
JFRF Admin started the topic Holiday share! in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

Life Enrichment Coordinators,

What are you doing with your residents over the holidays? We’d love to hear about your holiday experience so far – the happy and the challenging. If you have something that is “newsworthy” to share, please be sure to send it to me so that I can post it in the news section – bmitchell@jfrfoundation.org.

Also, please…[Read more]
JFRF Admin wrote a new post 7 years, 5 months ago

Hello Life Enrichment Coordinators! Please find some new activities here:

Emotional and Spiritual Wellness
Social, Vocational and Intellectual Wellness
Activities for residents with dementia

As well […]
JFRF Admin replied to the topic Motivating residents of differing levels of ability. in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

Has anyone out there tried some of Patti or Pat’s suggestions? Let the group know how it’s going for you!
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JFRF Admin replied to the topic Introductions in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

Thank you so much for responding to this post, Cheryl! I want to hear more about balloon badminton! Pics?
JFRF Admin replied to the topic Time Management in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

Thank you for contributing this discussion topic, Cheryl! This is an important issue that I have heard from a number of Life Enrichment Coordinators.
JFRF Admin replied to the topic Encouraging Residents to get involved in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

These are some really great suggestions!
Cheryl McCoy replied to the topic Encouraging Residents to get involved in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

I love the volunteer ideas! It’s easy to forget how many people want to feel useful. The volunteer program as an actual fixture is such a great idea.
(Cheryl McCoy, Redwood Terrace)
Cheryl McCoy started the topic Time Management in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

My biggest consistent challenge seems to be getting everything done that needs to be done in the time allotted at work. Does anyone else have similar problems or suggestions for getting it all done?
Cheryl McCoy replied to the topic Introductions in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

Hi! I’m Cheryl McCoy, the activity coordinator at Redwood Terrace in Grants Pass for about 15 years altogether. This looks like a very useful website. I’ve already got Pandora up and printed one idea I really like from my first visit here.
My favorite activities are scenic rides, discussion groups, and the always magic balloon badminton.…[Read more]
Jackie Penn replied to the topic Motivating residents of differing levels of ability. in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 5 months ago

Good morning its Pat from Wildwood, I find that residents like taking their naps right after lunch as well, so I start my next activity at 2:00pm it is usually bingo and I get around 15 residents for that, so I guess it just depends on what their favorite games is and Bingo here at Wildwood is a hit I change it around and make it a lot of fun.…[Read more]
JFRF Admin started the topic Motivating residents of differing levels of ability. in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 6 months ago

Life Enrichment Coordinators,

On our conference call last week, a common challenge came to light – how to motivate residents of different ability levels to participate in LEAP programming. Let’s start a conversation about this! If you have had any successes in different motivational tactics or would like to seek advice (maybe for a particular…[Read more]
Jackie Penn replied to the topic Encouraging Residents to get involved in the forum LEAP Discussion 7 years, 6 months ago

Ok great. I also ordered volunteer badges for residents to wear, they are proud to wear their badges. I will give you a list of what my volunteers do. Feed our house cat, water the garden, lead all residents every morning in the flag salute, Lead exercise class, one of our residents holds a bile study class, feed our pet rabbit, pass out daily…[Read more]
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