September 2018 The Carlton Times Love Honor Provide Theme of the Month: In the month of September we will explore the wide world of baking. Residents will be encouraged to share their favorite recipes and to participate in activities centered around various styles of cuisine. For theme related programs, see the activities highlighted in orange on our monthly calendar. Join us in celebrating Baking 1000 East 14th St., San 380 Leandro, Branham CA Lane, 94577 San Jose, 510.636.0660 CA 95136 408.972.1400 License# 015600341 License# 435200727 www.carltonseniorliving.com www.carltonseniorliving.com www.facebook.com/carltonseniorlivingsj
Memory Corner Stimulating Memories Through Photos By Ava M. Stinnett We all need to feel engaged and entertained, to stay active both physically and mentally. Just because someone has Alzheimer s disease or another dementia doesn t mean that need disappears. But because of the cognitive decline that accompanies dementia, how people get engaged often has to change. An obvious sign of dementia is memory loss. One way to help stimulate the memories for someone with Alzheimer s whether in the early or late stages of the disease is by using visual aids, specifically photos. But how can families and caregivers use the photos to create opportunities for those who are affected by dementia to connect with those around them and themselves? Start by choosing a photo album that is sturdy but easy to hold. Keep the design simple so the photos are easy to focus on. Use plastic protective sheets over each page so the album will last indefinitely. Make the pictures large and clearly labeled. Place photos in chronological order. Your loved one may enjoy photos that span key times in their life, such as childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Include shots of family members (across generations), caregivers, and friends to show relationships and to spark recognition of people in the photos. Be sure to also select photos that show your loved one s achievements and awards, hobbies, and travel. If possible, work with your loved one as you create the book and compile the photos. Begin with just a few pages. This is a good opportunity to share memories and conversation. You may find that the person with dementia has many interesting stories to tell. Revisit the album from time to time, adding additional photos to reflect the past and present. The photo album can be used as a distraction technique for refocusing during difficult symptoms, as a security tool when the person is taken to unfamiliar places (e.g., the hospital), and to promote well-being and a sense of accomplishment. The album can also be used as a bridge to the past and a connection to the present.
Jennell Revera Executive Director Sunday-Thursday Schedule Samantha Campos ED Assistant Tuesday-Saturday Schedule Maria Martinez Director of Resident Service Sunday-Thursday Schedule Maricel Ong Memory Care Director Wednesday-Sunday Schedule Mander Farrell Personal Expressions Manager Sunday-Thursday Schedule Joshika Ram Dining Room Manager Tuesday-Saturday Schedule RJ Galarsa Personal Care Manager Tuesday-Saturday Schedule Patricia Bushnell Resident Liaison Tuesday-Saturday Schedule Tuesdays 8 am-3 pm North Side: Good Samaritan And O Connor Hospital Thursdays: 8 am-3 pm South Side: Kaiser Santa Teresa, San Jose Medical Center, And Downtown San Jose Please let the front desk know if you will going with your loved one or if you need a caregiver to accompany them.
Thank you for joining with us on our Quarterly Candle light Dinner
Thank you for joining with us on our Quarterly Candle light Dinner
Marianne was born in Minneapolis Minnesota on May 2, 1930. She has two older brothers. Marianne went to Holy Angles Catholic School for girls. She started as a teller and then a Commercial loan officer for a bank. Marianne speaks very Proudly of her three children that she feels so blessed to have Rise. Her favorite food are French desserts. Marianne has Traveled to France, Spain, England and Italy. Marianne s Favorite movie is Gone With The Wind. She like to go To open houses, shopping, and knitting. Marianne has Come to enjoy playing a game of Shooting Pool and playing Dominos. Marianne continues to bake along with other Residents wonderful and delicious food. Marianne always Has a smile and a positive attitude. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1 Smile and Sway (MC TV) / Sensory : TOUCH Hand Massage (MC AR) 10:30 Trivia (MC TV) 12:30 Life Stories (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy (MC AR) 2:00 Ceramics with Lisa (MC AR) 3:00 Do You Hear What I Hear (MC AR) Keeping moving is important. Come join us for one of our many different exercise and physical activities. Walking Group: A fun walking club inside and on the trail. Yoga with Shadi: Shadi 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!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Music and Motion (MC TV) / Sensory : TOUCH Hand Massage (MC AR) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AL) / Emma M. Nutt Day (MC AR) 12:30 You Be The Judge (MC AR) 1:30 I remember better when I paint (MC AR) 2:30 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7 Scenic Drive 10:30 Labor Day Discussion (MC TV) 12:30 Finish the line (MC PA) 1:30 Poetry and Ice watermelon (MC AR) 2:30 Labor Day Apple Pie (MC AR) TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4 Dr. Shuttle Day SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Stronger Seniors Stretch (MC TV) / 10:30 Donut Making (MC AR) 12:30 MAD LIBS (MC TV) 1:00 LIVE2BHEALTHY (MC AR) 3:00 SINGFIT with REBECCA (MC AR) 5:30 Cinema Night (MC TV) Dr. Shuttle Day Chair Dancing (MC TV) / Sensory : VISION Light Show Fiber Optics (MC AR) 10:30 Bread Talk Social (MC TV) 12:30 Read A Book Day (MC PA) 1:00 LIVE2BHEALTHY (MC PA) 2:00 Reading with Claudia (MC PA) 3:00 Sing A Long (MC AR) Stronger Seniors Stretch (MC TV) / 10:30 Nutrition Cards (MC AR) 12:30 Life Stories (MC AR) 1:30 Puzzle Time (MC AR) 2:30 Balloon Volleyball (MC AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) Smile and Sway (MC TV) / Sensory : TOUCH Hand Massage (MC AR) 10:30 TV Trivia (MC TV) 12:30 Current Events (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy with Jacob (MC AR) 2:00 Root Beer Float Social (MC AR) 3:00 Piano Performance (vitas) (MC AR) 5:00 Cinema Night (MC AR) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Adaptive Yoga with Shadi (MC TV) 10:30 Time Slips (MC TV) 12:30 Who s life is it? (MC AR) 1:00 National Cheese Pizza Day (MC AR) 2:00 Advice cards (MC AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) MC TV - MC TV Room MC AR - MC Activity Room MC P - MC Patio AR - Activity Room LR - Living Room
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Music and Motion (MC TV) Sensory : Hand Massage (MC AR) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AL) / Drum Circle (MC AR) 12:30 What s in a Name (MC AR) 1:30 Betty Crocker Trivia (MC AR) 2:00 Poetry and Iced Pink Lemonade (MC AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Scenic Drive (OUT) / 10:30 Dose of Nostalgia Discussion (MC TV) 12:30 Current Events (MC AR) 1:00 Sing A Long (MC AR) 2:00 Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding (MC AR) 3:30 Joggin Your Noggin (MC AR) Stronger Seniors Stretch (MC TV) / 10:30 Donut Social (MC TV) 12:30 Mad Libs (MC AR) 1:30 Time Slips (MC AR) 2:30 Kick Ball (MC AR) 3:00 Sing a Long (MC AR) Dr. Shuttle TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 Day SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Dr. Shuttle Day Chair Dancing (MC TV) / Sensory : VISION Light Show Fiber Optics (MC AR) 10:30 Bread Talk Social (MC TV) 12:30 Dear Abby (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy with (MC AR) 2:00 Singfit (MC AR) 3:00 Happy Hour With Hors d s oeuvres (MC AR) Smile and Sway (MC TV) / SENSORY : Hand Spa (MC AR) 10:30 Bread Talk Social (MC TV) 12:30 Life Stories (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy (MC AR) 2:00 Singfit (MC AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo(MC AR) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Adaptive Yoga with Shadi (MC TV) 10:30 Julia Child Discussion (MC TV) 12:30 Afternoon Movie (MC TV) 2:30 Food Trivia (MC AR) 3:30 Walking Club (AL PA) Smile and Sway (MC TV) / Sensory : TOUCH Hand Massage (MC AR) 10:30 TV Trivia (MC TV) 12:30 Conversation card (MC AR) 1:00 Live 2BHealthy with Jacob (MC AR) 2:00 Ceramics (MC AR) 3:00 Match card Game (MC AR) 5:00 Cinema Nights (MC AR) THE PODIATRIST IS IN ON THE 9 th and 23 rd. SIGN UP AT THE FIRST IMPRESSIONS DESK TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Tamale Making with Sonia Sensory : TOUCH Fabric Swatches (MC AR) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AL) / Time Slips (MC AR) 12:30 You Be The Judge (MC AR) 1:00 Let s Play Dominoes (MC AR) 2:00 Chicken Soup for The Soul (MA AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) Sit and be Fit (MC TV) / Sensory : VISION Light Show Fiber Optics (MC AR) 10:30 Drum Circle (MC TV) 12:30 Life Stories (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy (MC AR) 2:00 SingFit (MC AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo(MC AR) MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Scenic Drive 10:30 Strange But True Discussion (MC TV) 12:30 Outing Discussion (MC AR) 1:00 Baked Apple Making (MC AR) 2:00 I remember better when I paint (MC AR) 3:30 Sing A Long (MC AR) TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18Dr. Shuttle Day SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Smile and Sway (MC TV) / SENSORY : AUDITORY Rainfalls (MC AR) 10:30 Bread Talk Social (MC TV) 12:30 Conversation Cards (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy (MC AR) 2:00 SingFit (MC AR) 3:00 Today s Thought and Juice Bar (MC TV) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Stronger Seniors Stretch (MC TV) / 10:30 National Day Of Peace (MC TV) 12:30 Trivia (MC AR) 1:00 Day at the Races (MC PA) 2:00 Dear Abby (MC PA) 3:00 Sing A Long (MC AR) Smile and Sway (MC TV) / Sensory : TOUCH Hand Massage (MC AR) 10:30 Conversation cards (MC AR) 12:30 Advice Cards (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy with Jacob (MC AR) 2:00 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) 3:00 Mad Libs (MC AR) Adaptive Yoga with Shadi (MC TV) 10:30 Daily Dose of Nostalgia (MC TV) 12:30 National Butterscotch Day (MC AR) 1:30 Everyday Trivia (MC PA) 2:30 Speedy Time (Outside) 3:00 Today s Thought and Juice Bar (Outside)
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Music and Motion (MC TV) / Sensory : TOUCH Pat Mats (MC AR) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AL) Cooking show (MC AR) 12:30 Dear Abby (MC AR) 1:00 Current Events (MC AR) 2:00 Arts and Crafts (MC AR) 2:30 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) Chair Dancing (MC TV) / Sensory : VISION Light Show Fiber Optics (MC AR) 10:30 Bread Talk Social (MC TV) 12:30 Life Stories (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy with Jacob (MC AR) 2:00 SingFit (MC AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo/Chocolate milk Day (MC AR) MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28 Scenic Drive (OUT) / 10:30 Daily Dose of Nostalgia (MC TV) 12:30 Life Stories (MC AR) 1:00 Outing Discussion (MC PA) 2:00 Snow Cone Making ( AR) 3:00 Walking Social (Outside) Stronger Seniors (MC TV) / 10:30 TV Cooking Show (MC TV) 12:30 Life Stories (MC AR) 1:00 Feeding Speedy (MC PA) 2:00 Happy Hour With Mercy (MC AR) 3:00 Food Trivia ((MC AR) TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29 Smile and Sway (MC TV) / SENSORY : AUDITORY Birds Chirping (MC AR) 10:30 Bread Talk Social (MC TV) 12:30 What State Am I (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy with Jacob (MC AR) 2:00 SingFit with (MC AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) Scenic Drive (OUT) / 10:30 Daily Dose of Nostalgia (MC TV) 12:30 Mad Libs (MC AR) 1:00 Live2BHealthy (MC PA) 2:00 Advice Cards ( AR) 3:00 Relaxation & Health Spa (MC AR) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 Adaptive Yoga with Shadi (MC TV) 10:30 Johnny Appleseed Day (MC TV) 12:30 You Be The Judge (MC AR) 1:00 I remember when I paint (MC TV) 3:00 Ice Tea and book club social(mc TV)
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Music & Motion (MC TV) Sensory: Vision Light show Fiber Optics (MC AR) 10:00 The Daily Chronicles & Daily Extra (MC TV) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AL) / TV Cooking Show (MC TV) 12:30 I Remember Better When I Paint (MC AR) 1:30 Baking Hour with Rebecca (MC AR) 3:00 Afternoon Bingo (MC AR) 5:00 Board Game Night (MC AR) You ve got mail! Reminder for you to pick up your loved ones mail. Ask a caregiver in Memory Care to check if anything has arrived.
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Lillian Mc Cracken was born in Richmond Virginia on August 25, 1925. She grew up on the James River with Five siblings. Lillian became a teacher and taught 7 th And 8 th grade in San Jose, Ca. Lillian later went on to Write a grant that started the Oak Grove School District s First computer lab. She went on to teach computers for 30 years. Lillian has traveled to Brazil, China, Japan and Turkey, and many more. Lillian enjoys looking at travel Magazines. Rebecca is a native Californian who has worked at Carlton for nearly 8 years. She started as a caregiver until recently. She has now become a Programming Assist. She enjoys doing activities, going on outings and reminiscing with residents. Rebecca loves to travel.
Exercise is for Everyone Frailty may be common in the elderly, but it is not inevitable, and studies suggest it can be delayed by leading active and productive lives. Staying healthy longer is possible by following some preventative measures including regular physical activity. Live 2 B Healthy strives to alleviate many of the common issues surrounding aging by centering our exercise focus on building balance and strength to improve overall health while reducing falls and the need for hospitalization. Now more than ever seniors need exercise. Seniors at any age are completely capable of participating in exercise programs like Live 2 B Healthy and study after study has proven how beneficial it is for their overall wellness. Exercise training can protect against a number of chronic diseases of old age. More important, it maximizes residual function. In some instances, biological age is reduced by as much as 20 years. Life expectancy is increased, partial and total disability is delayed, and there are major gains in quality adjusted life expectancy. Exercise is a very important component of healthy living for senior citizens. - Many believe that exercise is unsafe for elders, but countless studies have shown that exercise benefits individuals at every age. It improves their physical capacity by increasing their strength, balance, flexibility and mobility. Throughout the year, Live 2 B Healthy conducts testing that solidifies these studies. Exercise is also known to enhance emotional capacity; it improves mood, decreases anxiety and depression, and improves cognitive function. Seniors who are active in exercise groups are challenging the stereotypes associated with elder capabilities, and are enhancing their lives in the long run. But we think the results speak for themselves After just 3 months of participation in Live 2 B Healthy s program the physical results were measured at a community in Minnesota where the average age is 95. The results showed a 253% improvement in one-leg balance, a 36% increase in upper body strength, a 35% increase in lower body strength and a 23% cardiovascular improvement. u www.live2bhealthy.com u