May 2016 The Carlton Times Love Honor Provide Theme of the Month: From the Kentucky Derby to horse back riding in the country, join our Memory Care communities as we spend the month of May exploring everything Equestrian. Resident s who have owned horses will have the opportunity to reminisce about ranch life and their beloved pets. Resident s who have never had the opportunity to share a bond with these special creatures will be able to learn about them through our themed programs. For theme related programs see the activities highlighted in green on our monthly calendar. Join us in our celebration of everything Equestrian 380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136 408.972.1400 License# 435200727 www.carltonseniorliving.com
Losing Track of Time: The Benefits of Using Clocks for Dementia By Ava M. Stinnett Memory Corner How did it get so late so soon? It s night before it s afternoon. December is here before it s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? (Dr. Seuss) We know that aging and dementia-related disorders such as Alzheimer s disease can cause confusion, memory loss, and difficulty performing everyday activities. Another symptom of Alzheimer s disease involves losing track of time, dates, and seasons of the year. As the disease progresses, it may also be more difficult to differentiate between night and day. Although calendars may help those affected, it s important to keep in mind that a person with Alzheimer s not only forgets to look at the calendar but they often forget how to read a calendar. For example, the person with Alzheimer s might suppose that the sixth day of the month on the calendar refers to the sixth month of the year. When it comes to keeping track of time, a large easy-to-read clock may seem like a good idea. But your loved one may not know how to interpret what the hands on the face of a clock mean. They may ask you repeatedly what day or what time it is, perhaps because they forgot that they d just asked you. If a loved one can t determine what day it is, what year it is, or even what time of day it is, how can they be expected to remember whether they ve taken the day s medication or if they have a medical appointment or plans for a visitor to stop by? As caregivers, we may not realize that it s common for those with Alzheimer s to feel confused or too embarrassed to admit that they can no longer read or make sense of a calendar, a clock, or a watch. Fortunately, there are a variety of clocks on the market that are designed specifically to help people with dementia. Sometimes referred to as Alzheimer s clocks or dementia user-friendly clocks, they help those affected by the disease keep track of dates and times in a way that helps them maintain the routine, structure, and focus they need to ease confusion and anxiety. When shopping for a clock, look for the following features: Clear and simple display of time, day of the week, month, and year Images to indicate whether it is morning, afternoon, evening, or night Clearly visible at night without being too bright Easy to set up Tamper-proof buttons to avoid accidental interference There is an increasing amount of evidence about the benefits of using clocks for dementia. An understanding of the correct time, day, and date can reduce stress and help those with dementia feel less alone or lost in the past. When they are able to stay anchored in the present, independence is improved and, perhaps, they will feel as if they are functioning the same way as everyone else.
Doctor Shuttles Tuesdays 8am-3pm North Side: Good Samaritan And O Connor Hospital Thursdays: 8am-3pm South Side: Kaiser Santa Teresa, San Jose Medical Center, And Downtown San Jose Jay Underwood-Executive Director Gloria Clark-Business Office Manager Jennell Revera-Director of Resident Services Sunday-Thursday Schedule 5/4 Trio De Sol 5/5 Dance Social with Gus 5/8 Mother s Day Brunch 5/9 Madeline Performs 5/11 Classical Guitar with Chris 5/12 Elvis 5/13 Timo on Steel Drums 5/15 Ed Davin 5/16 Gaylene on Banjo 5/17 David Field Live 5/18 Irina on Guitar 5/19 4th Annual Lindy Hop 5/19 Dance Social with Gus 5/21 Ken Sosa 5/22 Swinging with Dean 5/23 Ernie Lima 5/25 Jack on Banjo 5/26 Steve Edward s Celebration 5/27 Mark Watson Performs 5/28 Jerry J Trio 5/29 Sandy on Accordion Jennifer Drummond- Memory Care Manager Maricel Sicat - Memory Care Personal Care Manager Sunday-Thursday Schedule Maria Martinez-Medication Manager Sunday-Thursday Schedule Joshika Ram-Dining Room Manager Allen Silver-Food Services Manager Sunday-Thursday Schedule Mander Ferrell-Personal Expressions Manager Sunday-Thursday Schedule Miguel Velazquez-Plant Operation Manager Patricia Bushnell-Resident Liaison Lauren Powell-Retirement Counselor Patricia Lopez-Retirement Counselor Sunday-Thursday Schedule
Employee Highlight Resident Highlight Resident Highlight Jennell & Alfred helping with cooking! Alfred Ledesma Alfred is a new addition to Carlton Senior Living s activity department. He s been wonderful in assisting in bringing residents to activities, searching out volunteers, coming up with ideas for activities or crafts and even helped cook at our BBQ. We re excited to have a such an amazing partnership with our activity department and for all the new events and ideas. Jack Gigliotti Jack has an amazing sense of humor that keeps the staff and residents in stitches. He has an inquisitive mind and is often on the go, looking for opportunities for things to fix. You ll most often find Jack sitting with Residents and staff, chatting about trivia or daily life. He is full of comments and advice. He s recently joined our TimeSlips activity and he s always got an amazing line for the story we re working on. Horseshoes! A fun game of horseshoes. Equestrian Activities Real or Fake? Is Arrrr! a name of a race horse? Find out! Day at the Races Pick a horse and see if you win! TimeSlips - Equestrian Stories Create a story that fits the picture. Kentucky Derby Fashion The good, the bad, the down right funny.
May Scrapbook A special thanks to the Helping Hearts Group who joined us for a fun BBQ lunch!
Sunday, May 1 Thursday, May 5 9:30 Sit And Be Fit (MC TV) 10:00 Jell-O Social (MC TV) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR)& Joke Club (MC AR) 11:15 Sunday Brunch 12:30 A Day At The Races (MC AR) 1:30 Berry Yogurt Social (MC AR) 2:00 Ice Cream Social (LR) 3:00 Happy Feet Club 9:30 Pompom Dancercise (MC TV) 10:30 Joke Club (MC TV) 12:30 Basketball Toss (MC AR) 1:30 Ice Tea Social (MC AR) 2:00 Dance Social with Gus (MC AR) 3:00 Cinco De Mayo Social (LR) Monday, April 2 Friday, May 6 9:30 Our House Scenic Drive 10:30 Hand Massage for Tulip Group (MC AR) 12:30 Arts and Crafts (MC AR) 1:30 Peanut Butter And Jelly Social (MC AR) 2:00 Sing A Long (MC AR) 3:00 Happy Feet Club 9:30 Sit and Be Fit (MC TV) 10:00 Cookie and Milk Social (MC TV) 10:30 TimeSlips (MC AR) 12:30 Kentucky Derby Hat Making (MC AR) 1:30 Fruits Social (MC P) 2:00 Smile and Sway (MC BLR) 2:30 Indoor Bowling Social (MC BLR) Tuesday, April 3 Saturday, May 7 9:30 Stretch and Relax (MC TV) 10:30 Day at the Races (MC AR) 1:30 Balloon Volleyball (MC TV) 2:00 Banana Split Social (MC AR) 2:30 Bingo (MC AR) 3:30 Happy Feet Club Wednesday, April 4 9:30 Adaptive Yoga with Lacy (MC TV) 10:00 Danish Social (MC AR) 10:30 Word Board Search (MC AR) 12:30 Hippocampus University (MC AR) 1:30 Cookie and Milk Social (MC TV) 2:00 Basketball Toss (MC AR) 3:00 Trio De Sol Live (LR) & Happy Feet Club 9:30 Conductorcise (MC TV) 10:00 Baking Hour (MC AR) 10:30 Sing A Long (MC AR) 12:30 Puzzle Club (MC AR) 1:15 At The Artist Table with Anne (AR) 2:00 Bread Talk Social (MC TV) 2:30 Basketball Toss (MC AR) 3:00 Happy Feet Key MC TV - MC TV Room MC BLR - MC Back Living Room MC AR - MC Activity Room MC P - MC Patio AR - Activity Room LR - Living Room
Sunday, May 8 Thursday, May 12 9:30 Tambourine Stretch (MC TV) 10:00 Jell-O Social (MC TV) 10:30 Catholic Mass & Happy Feet Club 12:30 A Day At The Races (MC AR) 1:00 Equestrian Word Board Search (MC AR) 1:30 Fruits Social (MC AR) 2:00 Lavender Hand Spa (MC AR) 3:00 Sundaes Social (LR) & Happy Feet Club 9:30 Pompom Dancercise (MC TV) 10:30 Happy Feet Club 12:30 Racers: Real or Fake? (MC AR) 1:30 Berry Yogurt Social (MC AR) 2:00 Daily Doses of Nostalgia (MC AR) 3:30 Elvis (LR) & Happy Feet Club Monday, May 9 Friday, May 13 9:30 Our House Scenic Drive 10:00 Sing A Long (MC AR) 12:30 Happy Feet Club 1:00 Hand Massage (MC AR) 2:00 Cookie and Milk Social(MC AR) 2:30 Happy Feet Club 3:00 Madlin Performs (LR) 9:30 Smile and Sway (MC TV) 10:00 Danish Social (MC TV) 10:30 Happy Feet Club 12:30 Trivia (MC AR) 1:30 Conversation Box (MC AR) 2:00 Happy Feet Club 3:00 Timo on Steel Drums (LR) Tuesday, May 10 Saturday, May 14 9:30 Stretch and Relax (MC TV) 10:00 Bread Talk Social 10:30 Puzzle Club (MC AR) 11:00 Picnic Lunch (MC P) 1:30 Banana Split Social (MC P) 2:00 Men s Talk with Jesse (MC P) 3:00 Puzzle Club (MC P) 9:30 Chair Salsa (MC TV) 10:30 TimeSlips (MC AR) 12:30 A Day At The Races (MC AR) 1:15 Painting with Anne (AR) 2:00 Ceramics with Lisa (MC AR) 3:00 Happy Feet Club Wednesday, May 11 9:30 Adaptive Yoga with Lacy (MC TV) 10:00 Cookie and Coffee Social (MC TV) 10:30 Follow Your Nose Game (MC AR) 12:30 Trivia (MC AR) 1:30 Jell-O Social (MC AR) 2:00 Afternoon Stretch (MC AR) 3:00 Sing A Long (MC AR)
Sunday, May 15 Thursday, May 19 9:30 Tambourine Stretch (MC TV) 10:00 Jell-O Social (MC TV) 10:30 Catholic Mass & Happy Feet Club 10:30 Mini Bean Toss (MC AR) 1:00 Word Board Search (MC AR) 1:30 Ed Davin (LR) & Fruits Social (MC AR) 2:00 Lavender Hand Spa (MC AR) 2:30 Flower Walk on Trail 3:00 Follow Your Nose (MC AR) 9:30 Pompom Dancercise (MC TV) 10:30 Joke Club (MC TV) 12:30 Basketball Toss (MC AR) 1:30 Ice Tea Social (MC AR) 2:00 Dance Social with Gus (MC AR) 3:00 Balloon Volleyball (MC AR) 6:00 4 th Annual Lindy Hop (LR) Monday, May 16 Friday, May 20 9:30 Our House Scenic Drive 10:30 Hand Massage for Tulip Group (MC AR) 12:30 Arts and Crafts (MC AR) 1:30 Peanut Butter And Jelly Social (MC AR) 2:00 Sing A Long (MC AR) 3:00 Happy Feet Club 3:30 Gaylene on Banjo (LR) 9:30 Strength Exercise (MC TV) 10:00 Cookie and Coffee Social (MC TV) 10:30 TimeSlips (MC AR) 12:30 Picture Puzzle(MC AR) 1:30 Mini Bean Toss (MC TV) 2:00 Waffle Making (MC TV) 3:00 Happy Feet Club Tuesday, May 17 Saturday, May 21 9:30 Stretch and Relax (MC TV) 10:30 David Field Live (MC AR) 11:00 Picnic Lunch (MC P) 1:30 Balloon Volleyball (MC P) 2:00 Banana Split Social (MC AR) 2:30 Follow Your Nose (MC AR) 3:30 Happy Feet Club 9:30 Morning Stretch (MC TV) 10:00 Baking Hour (MC AR) 10:30 Picture Puzzle(MC AR) 12:30 Fashion of the Kentucky Derby (MC AR) 1:15 At The Artist Table with Anne (AR) 2:00 Ceramics with Lisa (MC AR) 3:00 Ken Sosa (LR) & Happy Feet Club Wednesday, May 18 9:30 Adaptive Yoga with Lacy (MC TV) 10:00 Jello Social and Trivia (MC AR) 12:30 Bingo! (MC AR) 1:30 Bowling Social (MC BLR) 2:00 I Hear Memories (MC BLR) 3:00 Irina on Guitar (LR) & Happy Feet Club Staff Birthdays! Courtney Fernandez - 5/5 Sonia Garcia - 5/27
9:30 Sit And Be Fit (MC TV) 10:00 Jell-O Social (MC TV) Sunday, May 22 Thursday, May 26 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR)& Joke Club (MC AR) 11:15 Sunday Brunch 12:30 A Day At The Races (MC AR) 1:30 Berry Yogurt Social (MC AR) 2:00 I Hear Memories (MC AR) 3:00 Swinging with Dean (LR) Happy Feet Club 9:30 Tambourine Exercise (MC TV) 10:30 Happy Feet Club 12:30 A Day at the Races (MC AR) 1:30 Bingo! (OH AR) 2:00 Fruits Social (OH AR) 3:00 Steve Edward s May Birthday Bash (LR) Monday, May 23 Friday, May 27 9:30 Our House Scenic Drive 10:30 Chicken Noodle Soup For The Soul(MC TV) 12:30 Arts and Crafts (MC AR) 1:30 Guess and Match Social (MC AR) 2:00 Day at the Races (MC AR) 3:00 Ernie Lima Performs (LR) 5:30 Happy Feet Club 9:30 Smile and Sway (MC TV) 10:00 Cookie and Coffee Social (MC TV) 10:30 Ring Toss(MC TV) 12:30 Conversation Box(MC TV) 1:30 Afternoon Stretch (MC AR) 2:00 Bingo (MC AR) 3:00 Mark Watson Performs (LR) 3:30 I Hear Memories (MC AR) Tuesday, May 24 Saturday, May 28 9:30 Stretch and Relax (MC TV) 10:30 Happy Feet Club 1:30 I Remember Better When I Paint (MC AR)) 2:00 Lavender Hand Spa (MC P) 3:00 Horseshoes (MC P) 3:30 Sing A Long (MC AR) Wednesday, May 25 9:30 Adaptive Yoga with Lacy (MC TV) 10:00 Danish Social (MC AR) 10:30 Word Board Search (MC AR) 12:30 Hippocampus University (MC AR) 1:30 Cookie and Milk Social (MC TV) 2:00 Basketball Toss (MC AR) 3:00 Jack on Banjo (LR) & Happy Feet Club 9:30 Chair Salsa (MC TV) 10:30 TimeSlips (MC AR) 12:30 Sing A Long (MC AR) 1:15 Painting with Anne (AR) 2:00 Follow Your Nose (MC AR) 3:00 Jerry J Trio Memorial Day Celebration (LR) 3:30 Chicken Soup for the Soul The Podiatrist is In! She will be here March 10 & 24 9am to 10am Sign up at the First Impressions Desk
Sunday, May 29 9:30 Tambourine Stretch (MC TV) 10:00 Jell-O Social (MC TV) 10:30 Catholic Mass & Happy Feet Club 12:30 A Day At The Races (MC AR) 1:00 Word Board Search (MC AR) 1:30 Fruits Social (MC AR) 2:00 Lavender Hand Spa (MC AR) 3:00 Happy Feet Club 3:30 Sandy on Accordion (LR) Monday, May 30 9:30 Our House Scenic Drive 10:00 Berry Yogurt Social (MC AR) 10:30 Puzzle Club (MC AR) 12:30 Sing A Long (MC AR) 1:30 Fruity Smoothie Social (MC AR) 2:00 Arts And Crafts (MC AR) 3:30 Happy Feet Club Tuesday, May 31 9:30 Stretch and Relax (MC TV) 10:30 Picture Puzzle(MC AR) 11:00 Picnic Lunch (MC P) 1:30 Horseshoes (MC P) 2:00 Banana Split Social (MC AR) 2:30 Bingo (MC AR) 3:30 Happy Feet Club Keeping moving is important. Come join us for one of our many different exercise and physical activities. Happy Feet: A fun walking club. Yoga with Lacy: Lacy is our Yoga instructor from KB Fitness who does chair stretching and yoga with our residents. Smile and Sway: A lively music exercise video where you move and dance to different styles of music. Basketball Toss, Bowling and Volleyball: All these sports help keep you moving, work on coordination and its fun! May 5 - Cinco de Mayo May 12 - Elvis May 19 - Lindy Hop May 26 - Crazy Hair Mother s Day Brunch Join us for an elegant event full of fresh flowers, live harpist,delicious buffet, and refreshing mimosas. May 8, 2016 10:30am - 1:00pm You must RSVP through the Dining Room Manager before May 5, 2016. Please join us for a BBQ! Carlton Senior Living s Annual Family BBQ Thursday July 21, 2016 4:00pm to 7:00pm BBQ buffet, dancing, entertainment, and much more fun! Each resident receives 2 complimentary guest tickets. Additional tickets are $10.00 each. Children under age 6 are free. Tickets can only be purchased at the door. Please RSVP no later than July 13, 2016. 308 Branham Lane San Jose, CA 95136 408.972.1400
What is the quarterly Creation Contest? Our Memory Care resident s spend three months creating a unique interpretation of a famous piece of art. Each community then submits their creation and one is honored for its creativity and uniqueness. During the first quarter of 2016 the piece of art that was selected was the group of paintings called Water Lilies by Claude Monet. Congratulations Sacramento! Join us in congratulating Sacramento on their creative interpretation of Claude Monet s Water Lilies! Each resident and manager helped to create lilies and water out of a variety of materials like tissue paper, table cloths, scrapbook paper and IMAGINATION. Sacramento unveiled their creation at their monthly Candle Light Dinner where dessert was served on a paint pallet, staff were dressed in paint covered aprons, and family could walk though an art gallery of Monet s other paintings.
Empowered Living By Ruby MacDonald Dewitt Jones I walked into our living room, sat down and picked up one of two books which have been on our coffee table for months. During the day, I seldom take time to simply sit down and enjoy a good book. But today my eye was drawn to the treasure that has been lying on the glass table. It has a light green cover that is curling upward now and the personal inscription inside has faded, for I ve had it over twenty years. It is a treasured possession because Helen, the woman who gave it to me, had been an older woman who worked at Nordstrom s in Vancouver, Washington, and sent it to me after her retirement with a note that is still tucked into its pages. She writes that she thinks of me every time she looks through it, and now she wants me to have it. She inked in a large asterisk on the photos and poetry she loved the most. Helen died shortly after her retirement but I think of her with great feeling even though we were not friends in the traditional way. NIGHT IS DRAWING NIGH Dag Hammarskjold This book titled,, with photos by the well known photographer, Dewitt Jones, and includes quotes from famous people, has lain there month after month. The only time it is touched is when the dust cloth caresses it. But today the covers were opened and the great treasures came tumbling out and I wondered --- how many books or photo albums do you have that may be crying to be opened so that they can spill the abundance of warm memories trapped between the covers? Through the years I have created at least thirty photo albums, usually one per year during the time that Tom and I have been married. When the children were still at home I used to change coffee table albums every month so we could enjoy the photos together and reminisce. However, now the children have homes of their own; and we live such busy lives that we seldom think to sit down with an album and let the memories flow. And when they come to visit from out of state, looking at photos doesn t seem to be a priority. Dag Hammarskjold. In each book or album that you treasure, that your fingers have lovingly caressed as you secured photos onto the pages so that your life will not be forgotten by the next generations, are the treasures of a lifetime waiting to be enjoyed repeatedly with someone dear, or by yourself. Open the pages slowly, take time to think back to the event, relive it, savor it, and embrace it with open arms. I find that photos bring back memories that had been long forgotten but can be refreshed as though they happened yesterday. You need not limit this to photos albums. Perhaps you have treasured scrapbooks tucked away someplace, filled with programs, tickets, pressed flowers, treasured greeting cards, and more. We have several Memory boxes filled with scrapbooks or zip lock bags that bulging with a year s worth of memories, with the year written in black on the outside. Don t wait any longer to enjoy what you ve collected. Night is drawing nigh--- Written by our beloved Ruby MacDonald Annie Dillard