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Traveling with DementiaFor people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, travel can be stressful. Being away from a familiar environment andestablished routines may result in an increase in disorientation and agitation. However, with careful planning, it is quite possible totravel safely and well with someone in the early stages of the disease. Someone in the middle stage would present more of achallenge, and travel for someone in the late stage would not be recommended under normal circumstances.

To Travel or Not to Travel?

If the answer is yes to any of the following questions, travel would most likely not be tolerated well:

· Are there periods of agitation, aggressive behavior, and significant disorientation even when in the home environment?Being in unfamiliar surroundings will only make this worse.

· Is wandering a concern? If so, wandering may increase in unfamiliar surroundings.

· Is there fear of new places and experiences? If so, the new sights, sounds, and people could prove overwhelming.

Helpful Suggestions

Once the decision has been made to proceed with the travel plan, there are a number of considerations and preparations tothink about in order to ensure a successful outcome.

· If traveling by plane, try to schedule the flight on a low travel day (generally Tuesday–Thursday). As much as possible,avoid traveling during peak travel periods, such as holiday and summer vacation times.

· Prior to travel, arrange for airport escort services to and from the gate.

· When booking the flight, inform the airline of any special needs you might have and let the security and flight attendantsknow you are traveling with someone with dementia.

· Accompany the person to and from the restroom. Do not leave them alone.

· If traveling by car, many of the previous considerations remain the same. In addition, set up a comfortable place in thevehicle conducive to napping and be prepared to stop as often as needed for comfort and stress reduction.

· If staying in a hotel, inform the staff ahead of time of any special needs. Be prepared to share the room and secure thedoor to prevent wandering at night. One recommendation would be a childproof doorknob cover.

· Find out about medical facilities at your destinations in case of an emergency.

· Be sure to take an adequate supply of medications.

· Make sure the person is wearing full identification that is not easily removed and is complete with name, address,destination, and contact numbers. It is recommended that travel companions carry a current photograph of the personas well.

· Make sure you have enough people to assist you every step of the way.

Documents to Bring

· Doctors' names and contact information with A list of current medications and dosages

· Phone numbers and addresses of the local police and fire departments, hospitals and poison control

· A list of food or drug allergies

· Copies of legal papers (living will, advanced directives, power of attorney, etc.)

· Names and contact information of friends and family members to call in case of an emergency

· Insurance information (policy number, member name)

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.

Traveling with DementiaFor people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, travel can be stressful. Being away from a familiar environment andestablished routines may result in an increase in disorientation and agitation. However, with careful planning, it is quite possible totravel safely and well with someone in the early stages of the disease. Someone in the middle stage would present more of achallenge, and travel for someone in the late stage would not be recommended under normal circumstances.

To Travel or Not to Travel?

If the answer is yes to any of the following questions, travel would most likely not be tolerated well:

· Are there periods of agitation, aggressive behavior, and significant disorientation even when in the home environment?Being in unfamiliar surroundings will only make this worse.

· Is wandering a concern? If so, wandering may increase in unfamiliar surroundings.

· Is there fear of new places and experiences? If so, the new sights, sounds, and people could prove overwhelming.

Helpful Suggestions

Once the decision has been made to proceed with the travel plan, there are a number of considerations and preparations tothink about in order to ensure a successful outcome.

· If traveling by plane, try to schedule the flight on a low travel day (generally Tuesday–Thursday). As much as possible,avoid traveling during peak travel periods, such as holiday and summer vacation times.

· Prior to travel, arrange for airport escort services to and from the gate.

· When booking the flight, inform the airline of any special needs you might have and let the security and flight attendantsknow you are traveling with someone with dementia.

· Accompany the person to and from the restroom. Do not leave them alone.

· If traveling by car, many of the previous considerations remain the same. In addition, set up a comfortable place in thevehicle conducive to napping and be prepared to stop as often as needed for comfort and stress reduction.

· If staying in a hotel, inform the staff ahead of time of any special needs. Be prepared to share the room and secure thedoor to prevent wandering at night. One recommendation would be a childproof doorknob cover.

· Find out about medical facilities at your destinations in case of an emergency.

· Be sure to take an adequate supply of medications.

· Make sure the person is wearing full identification that is not easily removed and is complete with name, address,destination, and contact numbers. It is recommended that travel companions carry a current photograph of the personas well.

· Make sure you have enough people to assist you every step of the way.

Documents to Bring

· Doctors' names and contact information with A list of current medications and dosages

· Phone numbers and addresses of the local police and fire departments, hospitals and poison control

· A list of food or drug allergies

· Copies of legal papers (living will, advanced directives, power of attorney, etc.)

· Names and contact information of friends and family members to call in case of an emergency

· Insurance information (policy number, member name)

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.

Television and Movies for People with DementiaBy Brooke DeNisco

People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia's are often very sensi-tive to emotional and vocal cues. A distressed character in a film or televi-sion show can make someone with dementia feel genuinely upset, even

after the show ends. While it may seem overbearing to “censor” the televi-sion, showing violent programming (including the news) causes unneces-sary anxiety for people with dementia who are contending with so much.

As an activity director, I made unwitting mistakes in my screen selections.For example, I once put on a nature movie that I thought would be very be-

nign for a group of people in a memory care community. One scene featureda blazing forest fire. Shortly after the documentary ended, a community

member began earnestly trying to help everyone out of their rooms to evacu-ate because of “the fire.” High-definition televisions with huge screens can bestartlingly realistic and people may believe that what they see on the screen

is actually in the room, which can be terrifying.

So why not just skip screen time? Because television and movies can bringpeople great joy. Many shows and images are familiar and comforting. Theymay also spark good memories and bring on laughter. When watching with a

group, television can become an easy, low-pressure way to socialize.

Peggy Cahill, program coordinator for the nonprofit Artists for Alzheimer’s(ARTZ), teamed with a movie theater in Massachusetts to produce quarterlymovie events for people with dementia. Her program, featured on the AARP

website, tracks reactions to the film program and collects comment cardsfrom participants’ family members and care staff. She noted, “Many of the

participants came away with more positive moods than usual and a greaterattention span that lasted beyond the theater experience. They were alsomore communicative and engaged with staff and peers and reminisced

about their past.”

It’s impossible to catch every potential trigger in television and movies, but itcan help to have some suggestions to keep near television sets. The Al-zheimer’s Association, A Place for Mom, and AARP have created a list of

shows and movies and can be found on their websites.

Miriam FarisExecutive Director

Christin PannellExecutive Assistant

Lindsey Feifert-Moret

Director ofResident Services

Noel FactorDirector of

Memory Care

Ben SladeResident Liaison

Ryan PughAssisted LivingP.C. Manager

June HeoMemory CareP.C. Manager

Alex BevacquaRetirementCounselor

Jesse VasquezAssociate

RetirementCounselor

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Jake CurriDining Room

Manager

Josh TurnerPlant Operations

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Jessalyn EernissePersonal

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Molly LeavittWas born on August 8 ,1919 inAlameda County. Molly has one sisterand two brothers. Molly loved growingup in the bay area and has very fondand vivid memories of her childhood.Molly graduated from Alameda HighSchool in 1936 and went right to work.Molly found herself at a job that shetruly loved at Safeway in the meatdepartment. While working at Safewayshe met Sam and they were married inSeptember of 1944. When she wasn'tworking Molly enjoyed traveling,reading and going on walks. .At Cartonyou can find Molly playing Bingo,doing arts and crafts and visiting withRaffy the turtle.

Ashley was born on April 20, 1992 inCasa Grande Arizona. She has onebrother and four sisters. Ashleyrecently got married to her high schoolsweetheart in September. One of herpassions is her love for travel. Sheloves to go to Disneyland and has adream of visiting New York one day.When Ashley is not at work she enjoysspending time with her family and hertwo cats Slater and Binks along withlistening to music. The craziest thingshe’s ever done was being in theaudience at The Price is Right. Herphilosophy is “Life is a Climb”. Oneof her favorite things about working atthe Carlton is atmosphere and all ofthe amazing residents, which she loveslike family.

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Doctor Shuttle

Tuesday August 3

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Singing Circle (LR)2:00 PM - Name 10 (LR)3:00 PM - Prize Bingo (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening(LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration6:00 PM- Sunset Theater (LR)

Please reach out to Jamie for a family facetime call with your loved one

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Noel or Junefor

Emergency

Nail Trimming

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening(LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Health & hydration6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

Please schedule appts. with the front deskTuesdays and Thursdays

Please let the front desk know if you willBe going with your loved one or need a

Caregiver to accompany them

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Wednesday August 5

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Sunday August 9

Location Key1LR = Living RoomAR = Activity RoomDR = Dining RoomCY = CourtyardAL TR = Assisted Living Theater Room

**Activities are subject to change**

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (DR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along With Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Name 10 (LR)2:30 PM- Dakim (LR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Live 2 B Healthy (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Ashley (LR)2:00 PM - National Root Beer FloatCelebration (DR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)3:00 PM - Trivia (LR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Live 2 B Healthy (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening(LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)2:30 PM - Dakim Brain Fitness (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

Monday August 10

Tuesday August 11

Wednesday August 12

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Saturday August 15

Sunday August 16

Location Key 1LR = Living RoomAR = Activity RoomDR = Dining RoomCY = CourtyardAL TR = Assisted Living Theater Room

**Activities are subject to change**

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - The best of the LipizzanerStallions and Chocolate hour (DR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Name 10 (LR)3:00 PM - Dakim (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Ashley (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)2:30 PM- PC & Resident Card MakingContest (AR)3:00 PM - Dakim Brain Fitness (AR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Trivia (LR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening(LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Poetry Circle (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

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Sunday August 23

Location Key 1LR = Living RoomAR = Activity RoomDR = Dining RoomCY = CourtyardAL TR = Assisted Living Theater Room

**Activities are subject to change**

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Wildlife Painting (DR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Name 10 (LR)3:00 PM - Dakim (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Ashley (LR)2:00 PM- Bottomless Chocolate ChipPancakes & Hot Chocolate (AR)3:00 PM - Health and Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Trivia (LR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Trivia (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening(LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Poetry Circle (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

Monday August 24

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Friday August 28

Saturday August 29

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening(LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along With Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Dakim (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (DR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Nick (LR)2:00 PM - Name 10 (LR)3:00 PM - Dakim (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Women's Suffrage Discussion (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Along with Ashley (AR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Dakim Brain Fitness (AR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)3:00 PM - Trivia (LR)3:00 PM - Health & Hydration (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)6:30 PM - Evening Walk (LR)

9:00 AM - On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR)10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR)1:00 PM - Sing Fit! (LR)2:00 PM - Family Face Time (AR)3:00 PM - Trivia (LR)6:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR)

Sunday August 30Sunday August 30

9:00 AM- On This Day in History (LR)

10:15 AM- Morning Walk/ Gardening (LR)

10:45 AM- Fabulous Fitness (LR)

1:00 PM- Sing Along with Nick ( LR)

Monday August 31

A message from your local health officer

Wash Your Hands

Protect yourself. Prevent disease!20

SECONDS

the California Department of Public Health, Division of Communicable Disease Control IMM-825(7/19)

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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Recognizing and Reducing Fall Risk Factors for VariousStages of Alzheimer’s

By Adrienne Lameray

Customer Success Manager, SafelyYou

People living with Alzheimer’s are four to five times more likely to fall than older adults who do not have cognitive impairment.However, the risk of falling varies depending on the stage of Alzheimer’s. Since June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Iwant to provide a quick overview of the three stages — mild, moderate, and severe — and examine fall risks and preventativemeasures as the symptoms worsen over time.

Mild

In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, a person may function independently. This is not typically a high fall-risk stage unless other healthissues co-exist with cognitive change.

Moderate

During the middle stage of Alzheimer’s, dementia symptoms are more pronounced. The person may confuse words, get frustratedor angry, and act in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. Damage to nerve cells in the brain can also make it difficult for theperson to express thoughts and perform routine tasks without assistance.

� Wandering behaviors can lead to exhaustion and subsequently falls� Losing physical strength and balance� Incontinence can lead to frequent trips to the bathroom — often at night in poor lighting and without mobility aids or

assistance. UTIs can then lead to confusion and discomfort� Experiencing changes in sleep patterns, such as sleeping during the day and becoming restless at night

Severe

In the final stage of the disease, dementia symptoms are severe. Individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment, carryon a conversation, and eventually control movement.

� At this stage, many people living with dementia experience changes in physical abilities, including walking, sitting, and,eventually, swallowing. Some people may not recognize these changes from day to day and attempt certain activities of dailyliving, such as walking, transferring from bed to walker, or changing their clothes without help. These activities can easily lead

to a fall.� Since those living with Alzheimer’s have difficulty communicating, they are often not able to express their needs and desires.

This can unfortunately lead to falls as they attempt to attend to their own unmet needs without assistance.

Reducing the Risk of Falls

To reduce the risk of falls, here are a few key tips to consider:

� Keep frequently used items within reach� Place mobility aid in the best position for self-transfer; remove if unable to self-transfer to avoid cueing� Understand preferences and nighttime routines: lights on/off, TV on/off, toileting, showering, sheets, bed positioning� Take extra care to reduce clutter and ensure clear pathways� Provide comfort; less anxiety and agitation will help calm the person living with Alzheimer’s, so they will, hopefully have fewer

falls