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11/17/2025

Day 17 of being thankful: Thankful for gloves that don’t rip mid-change 🙌😭

11/17/2025

Day 16 of being thankful: Thankful for the 6AM sunrise reminding me I survived another shift 🌅❤️

Autumn craft ideas for seniors 🍂Some crafts do more than pass the time — they connect generations. Corn Husk Dolls bring...
11/16/2025

Autumn craft ideas for seniors 🍂

Some crafts do more than pass the time — they connect generations. Corn Husk Dolls bring residents back to a simpler time, often sparking stories about their childhood or holidays from decades ago.

Why it helps: Reminiscence-based activities improve mood and help build relationships between staff and residents. They’re also great for hand coordination and storytelling.

How to do it: Soak dried corn husks in warm water to soften them. Stack a few together and tie off sections to form the head, arms, and body. Let residents decorate with markers, fabric scraps, or yarn.

As they make them, you’ll hear stories like “My mama used to do this on the porch” — and that’s where the real magic happens. Share this with someone who’d love to bring that tradition back. 🌽

11/16/2025

Day 16 of being thankful: Thankful for family who understands when I miss holidays to care for someone else ❤️

The Real MVPs — Shoutout to every CNA holding down the floor. 💪
11/16/2025

The Real MVPs — Shoutout to every CNA holding down the floor. 💪

11/16/2025

Day 15 of being thankful: Thankful for residents who don’t yell “NURSE!” at 4AM when they just want to chat 🥴💀

11/16/2025

They act like they're about to turn somebody into Captain America LMAO. S/O to ALL PT!! Everything yall do is appreciated and needed, even if you have to stretch the grumpy out of some people.

Imagine working 12 hours straight and hearing, ‘You didn’t do enough.’ That’s healthcare.
11/15/2025

Imagine working 12 hours straight and hearing, ‘You didn’t do enough.’ That’s healthcare.

11/15/2025

Day 15 of being thankful: Thankful for music during rounds and coworkers who can dance while charting 🎶😂

11/15/2025

Day 14 of being thankful: Thankful for playlists that keep us awake and coworkers who sing off-key 🎶😂

Autumn craft ideas for seniors 🍂If autumn had a smell, it’d be this one. Pumpkin Spice Play Dough is one of the most com...
11/14/2025

Autumn craft ideas for seniors 🍂

If autumn had a smell, it’d be this one. Pumpkin Spice Play Dough is one of the most comforting sensory crafts you can do with seniors. The familiar scent instantly brings back memories of holidays, baking, and family time — and the hands-on activity keeps everyone engaged.

Why it helps: This craft is fantastic for dementia care or sensory therapy. It stimulates memory through smell and touch while improving hand strength and coordination. Plus, it’s a great stress reliever for everyone involved.

How to do it: Mix 1 cup flour, ½ cup salt, 1 tbsp oil, 2 tsp cream of tartar, 1 cup water, and 1 tsp pumpkin spice. Cook over low heat until dough forms, cool, and knead until smooth. Residents can roll it, shape it, or just enjoy the texture and scent.

The smell of pumpkin spice filling the halls? That’s how you know you’re spreading joy. Would you try this with your residents? 🎃

11/14/2025

Day 14 of being thankful: Thankful for charge nurses who actually care and don’t hide in the office 👀😂

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