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The Carlton Times

T heme of the M onth:

I n the month of July, we wi l l celebrate al l things related toResidents wi l l be encouraged to join in programming

centered around geography, cultural experiences, food tast ing, and t ravelrelated to di fferent experiences with Nat ional L andmarks. For themerelated programs, see the act ivi t ies highlighted in on our monthlycalendar. Join us in celebrat ing….

July 2020

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Participating in Alzheimer’s Disease Research StudiesCurrently, nearly 80 percent of Alzheimer’s disease research studies are on hold orstalled because they lack volunteers. Some reasons for this are understandable. Forexample, Alzheimer’s sufferers may find it stressful to participate in such studies orthey may be unable to consent to participate. It can also be risky to take experimentalmedications.

However, there are still some ways for all of us to help. Many studies need healthyvolunteers to take simple online tests. The Alzheimer’s Association endorses manyresearch studies and posts them on their website. They also offer a study match ser-vice. Email alerts will notify you of the studies you might qualify for. Participation isnever required.

Alzheimer’s studies generally fall under four categories:

1. Treatment trials test the effects of a new medication.

2. Prevention trials can test medication as well as supplements, vitamins, diet,exercise, and other lifestyle changes.

3. Diagnostic studies examine better ways to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s.

4. Online studies often require answering simple questionnaires or playingmemory games.

Alzheimer’s Universe is one of the online studies sanctioned by the Alzheimer’s Associ-ation.It seeks healthy volunteers age 18 and older. Participants take courses about Alzheim-er’s prevention, treatment, and diagnosis and do a series of game-like activities. Ac-cording to their site, the purpose of Alzheimer’s Universe is “to educate patients,caregivers, family members, spread awareness about AD diagnosis, treatment, preven-tion, and more.”

I’m in my 40's and don’t have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. While I lose mycar keys on a daily basis, I don’t have any signs or symptoms of dementia. Even so, Ihave been matched to several studies. One is online and requires taking a few simpleonline tests and answering a questionnaire once a year. Another study is diagnosticand more involved. Once every three years, I meet in person with a researcher whotests my preciosity.Preciosity relates to speech patterns, such as which word is em-phasized in a sentence or whether statements sound like questions.

Study subjects may never know the results of their own tests, but their participationmay offer invaluable insights to inform how scientists diagnose and treat Alzheimer’sdisease in the future.

Lorra AlcantaraRetirementCounselor

Dusty SalazarClinical Manager

Michelle GaileyExecutive Director

Ignacio GarciaDirector of Plant

Operations

Carlton Senior Living Poet’s CornerManagement Team

Jasmine AliscadMedicationManager

Art ZavalaProgramming

Manager

Sarah ConnorAssociate Director

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Juan GutierrezJuan was born in Martinez, CA and isone of our wonderful cooks. He livesin Pit tsburgh and studies at DiabloValley College. One of the things heenjoys the most about working in thekitchen is learning new recipes. Healso likes fishing, exercise, andagriculture.

Patricia McCormac 7/4 Paula Campagnoli 7/12Bahram Darakhshan 7/13 Darlene Smith 7/31

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

Rose AmatoRose was born in Marretino, Italy, a smallIsland near Sicily. She immigrated to theU.S. when she was 18 years old. She beganworking at the 4 Star Factory and laterworked for Gallo Salami for 37 years.Her husband was a fisherman and they had 3children.

Wednesday, July 1

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretchWalking club (LR)Arts & crafts (LR)International Joke Day (LR)Bingo/Brain games (ELR)(LR)Sing-along (LR)Cartoon night (LR)

Thursday, July 2

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Birthday Greeting Card Craft (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Music & happy hour (LR)Bingo (LR)World UFO Day Discussion (LR)Nature documentary (LR)

Friday, July 3

8:30 Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)9:30 Yoga (LR)

10:00 Walking club (LR)1:00 SingFit (ELR)2:00 Star of the Month - Tom Cruise (LR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Words of wisdom (LR)7:00 Nature documentary (LR)

Saturday, July 4 Room Key

8:30 Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)9:30 Morning stretch (LR)

10:00 Walking club/YouTube liturgy (LR)1:00 Fourth of July Celebration (LR)2:00 Live 2 be healthy (LR)3:00 Bingo (LR)6:00 Word Game (LR)7:00 Movie Night (LR)

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Living RoomDining RoomCourtyardTahoe AreaEnhanced Living Room

Activities are subject to change

Thursday, July 9

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Fabulous Fashion Day (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Music & happy hour (LR)Bingo (LR)Poetry club (LR)Nature documentary (LR)

Monday, July 6 Friday, July 10


10:00 Walking club (LR)11:00 Scenic drive1:00 Men’s club (LR)2:00 Music appreciation (LR)3:00 Bingo (LR)6:00 Sing-along (LR)7:00 Documentary night (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Yoga (LR)Walking club (LR)SingFit (ELR)Happy Hour (LR)Bingo (DR)Words of wisdom (LR)Nature documentary (LR)

Tuesday, July 7 Saturday, July 11

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Guided meditation & stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Ringo Starr’s Birthday! (LR)Bingo (LR)Painting project (LR)Broadway musical (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club/YouTube liturgy (LR)Hand Massage and Spa (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Slurpee Day and Happy Hour (LR)Bingo (DR)Karaoke night (LR)Movie night (LR)

Wednesday, July 8 Room Key

8:30 Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)9:30 Morning stretch

10:00 Walking club (LR)1:00 Arts & crafts (LR)2:00 Liberty Bell Day (LR)3:00 Bingo/Brain games (ELR)(LR)6:00 Sing-along (LR)7:00 Cartoon night (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Tall tales (LR)Brain games (LR)Recreate Iconic Photos Day (LR)Bingo (DR)Sing the classics (LR)

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Sunday, July 5

Sunday, July 12 Thursday, July 16

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Seated salsa dance (LR)SingFit (LR)Nail bar (CY)Bingo (ELR)Name that State (LR)Popcorn movie night (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Berry, Berry, Berry Bubbly Beverage (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Music & happy hour (LR)Bingo (LR)Poetry club (LR)Nature documentary (LR)



10:00 Walking club (LR)11:00 Scenic ride & Sing the classics (LR)1:00 Cat's Meow Day (LR)2:00 Music appreciation (LR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Dot-to-dot coloring (LR)7:00 Documentary night (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Yoga (LR)Walking club (LR)Disneyland's Birthday (LR)Sing-along with ABBA music (LR)Bingo (LR)Word game (LR)Movie night (LR)


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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (CY)Walking club (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Sports Television Day Discussion (LR)Bingo (CY)Food For Thought History of Trifles (LR)Popcorn movie night (LR

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club/YouTube liturgy (LR)Poetry club (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Happy hour & music (LR)Bingo (LR)Word Game (LR)Movie Night (LR)



10:00 Walking club (LR)1:00 Nail bar (LR)2:00 Paired up! (matching cards) (LR)3:00 Bingo (LR)6:00 Sing-along (LR)7:00 Popcorn movie night (LR)

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8:309:30

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Brain Games (LR)Nail Bar (LR)Sundae Sunday (LR)Bingo (LR)Karaoke Night (LR)Movie night (LR)

8:309:30

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Gorgeous Grandma Day (Make up) (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Sing-along (LR)Bingo (LR)Aquapainting (LR)PBS Documentary (LR)



10:00 Walking club (LR)11:00 Scenic drive1:00 Men’s club (LR)2:00 Music appreciation (LR)3:00 Bingo (LR)6:00 Sing-along (LR)7:00 Documentary night (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Yoga (LR)Walking club (LR)SingFit (ELR)Amelia’s Day (Amelia Earhart) (LR)Bingo (DR)Words of wisdom (LR)Nature documentary (LR)


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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Guided meditation & stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Monthly Birthdays Celebration! (LR)Bingo (LR)Painting project (LR)Broadway musical (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club/YouTube liturgy (LR)Hot Fudge Social Day (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Happy hour & music (LR)Bingo (DR)Karaoke Night (LR)Movie night (LR)


8:30 Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)9:30 Morning stretch

10:00 Walking club (LR)1:00 Arts & crafts (LR)2:00 Bagel Social (LR)3:00 Bingo/Brain games (ELR)(LR)6:00 Sing-along (LR)7:00 Cartoon night (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Tall tales (LR)Brain games (LR)You’re the Berry Best Card (LR)Bingo (DR)Sing the classics (LR)Movie night (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Music appreciation (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Music and happy hour (LR)Bingo (LR)Sing-along (LR)Documentary (LR)



10:00 Walking club (LR)11:00 Scenic ride1:00 Blue Monday Discussion (Dress blue) (LR)2:00 Magic and music (LR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Coloring club (LR)7:00 Documentary night (LR)

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Yoga (LR)Walking club (LR)Arts and craft (LR)Drama club (LR)Bingo/Sing-along (ELR)(LR)Hollywood trivia (LR)Nature PBS program (LR)

Tuesday, July 28

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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Guided meditation & stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Live 2 be healthy (LR)Miami Day / Miami Hurricane Cocktail (LR)Bingo (DR)Popcorn & music appreciation (LR)Movie night (LR)


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Daily chronicles & gazette (LR)Morning stretch (LR)Walking club (LR)Nail bar (LR)Music and ice cream social (LR)Bingo (ELR)Cornhole (LR)Sing-along (LR)Cartoon night (LR)

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THINGS YOU CANDO TO SUPPORTYOURSELF

YOU AREESSENTIAL

Carlton’s tips, reminders and resourc es

Need Help?Call the CDC hotlineat 1-800-985-5990or you can text

TalkWithUs to 66746

As a Carlton employee, you have access to the free and confidentialEmployee Assistance Program which offers you a variety of resources

such as unlimited phone counseling with a licensed counselor.

WWW.IBHWORKLIFE.COMUser Name: Ma ttersPassword : wlm70101Phone: 1-800-386-7055Ava ilab le 24 hours a day7 days a week

Who Me?You are anEssential

Employee!Why? Because ofthe vulnerable

people you care for.The world needs

you right now, andyou put on your

cape and came tothe rescue. We are

thankful for ourCarlton Heroes!

1. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to newsstories, including social media. Hearing about thepandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.

2. Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch,or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals,exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol.

3. Make time to unwind. Try to do activities you enjoy.4. Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about

your concerns and how you are feeling.(Information from www.CDC.gov)

Stop the spread of germs that can make you and others sick!

You may be asked to put ona facemask to protect others.

If you don’t have a tissue, cough orsneeze into your upper sleeve orelbow, not your hands.

Wash hands often with soap andwarm water for 20 seconds.If soap and water are notavailable, use an alcohol-basedhand rub.

Cover your mouth and nose with atissue when you cough or sneeze.Put your used tissue in thewaste basket.

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Tips for Preventing People Living with Dementia from Falling Out of Bed

People who are living with dementia are prone to falling out of bed. In fact, 28% of severe falls in memory carecommunities happen when a resident is rolling out of bed or transferring to or from a bed.

There are a number of factors that contribute to people living with dementia falling out of bed. Those living withcognitiveimpairment may become unaware of their physical limitations. They often will attempt to get out of bed even thoughtheymay lack the ability to walk on their own, leading to a fall or roll out of bed onto the floor.

In addition, incontinence is very common in people living with dementia; however, the instinct to get up and go to thebathroom remains. This very often causes people to try to get up on their own and try to navigate to the restroom in adarkened room while sleepy.

Dementia and Falling Out of Bed: Understanding Why

To help prevent our loved ones living with dementia from falling out of bed, it is important to understand why they arerestless or why they are attempting to get up.

Do they need a different bedtime? Examine the number of hours in bed; you may find residents aregoing to bed too early.

Are their medications being given to them at the appropriate time?Are their continence care needs being met effectively and frequently enough?Is the lighting appropriate for sleep?Is the environment too loud? Consider noise in the hallways, televisions etc.Is their bed comfortable? Examine the mattress, pillows, blankets, etc.Examine the level of engagement throughout the day and monitor for frequent napping or excessive

time in bed during daytime hours.

Dementia and Falling Out of Bed: Prevention Tips

If a resident is falling or rolling out of bed frequently, consider implementing the following measures:

Lowering the bedAdding a fall mat to the floor at the bedside to prevent injuryProvide transfer enablers, such as a bed cane, halo or transfer pole can be helpful for residents that

areusually able to self-transfer

Use a pool noodle under the sheet or adding bolsters on the sides of the bed to emphasize the edge

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Th e n u m b er o n e r easo n p er so n sov er t h e ag e o f 6 5 ex p er ien cein j u r ies is f a l l in g an d f a l l s can b eesp ecia l l y d isr u p t iv e f o r t h ose w h ol iv e a lon e o r in sen io r com m u n i t ies.

There are m any reasons for senior falls.One of biggest reasons is poor balance.Causes of poor balance could be innerear disorders, viral inflam m at ion aroundthe labyr inthine nerve, other nervedisorders, v ision problem s, diabetes,m edicat ions and m uscle loss. The lossof m uscle m ass is also a very com m onproblem for older adults. Studies haveshown that older adult s who do notexercise, or are very inact ive, tend tolose 3 – 5 oz. of m uscle m ass per year.Regular exercise is one of the m ostim portant tools for seniors seeking toavoid injur ious falls. Studies have shownthat exercising can increase m usclest rength and m ass, thus im prov ingbalance.

The best way for senior com m unit ies tohelp their residents prevent falls is tohave a great exercise program . The Live2 B Healthy® program is proven to helpseniors improve both balance and overallst rength. Live 2 B Healthy® Trainers areall Cert if ied Personal Trainers,exper ienced in working with the seniorcit izens. They are fam iliar with thespecial challenges that com e with age,and they know how to custom izespecially-designed exercises to fit thespecific needs of each com m unity andeach resident .

Unt il in-person Live 2 B Healthy sessionsresum e, we are encouraging allresidents to get act ive in our rem otefitness classes through Zoom . See thePersonal Expressions or Program m ingteam for details and to get connected.

I m prove Your Balance to Prevent Falls

Ed from Pleasant Hill part icipates inLive 2 B Healthy sessions through

Zoom from his apartm ent .

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Poets July 2020 · 2020-07-14 · Poetry club (LR) Live 2 be healthy (LR) Happy hour & music (LR) Bingo (LR) Word Game (LR) Movie Night (LR) Wednesday, July 15 Room Key 8:30 Daily