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February 2017

The Carlton TimesLove Honor Provide

Theme of the Month:

In the month of February we will celebrate the most coveted sweet of all -Chocolate. Residents are encouraged to share their favorite chocolate recipes,while test tasting new recipes. Resident will also have the opportunity to joinin activities centered around the history of chocolate, how it can be used, andhow to make it a sweet part of any Valentine’s day. For theme relatedprograms see the activities highlighted in red on our monthly calendar. Joinus in celebrating…

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Reducing Your Risk for DementiaBy Ava M. Stinnett

As you may know, dementia is not a specific disease. It is an overall term for a complex set ofsymptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vasculardementia, and dementia from Parkinson’s disease. The causes of dementia can produce similar,overlapping symptoms such as confusion, memory loss, and difficulty performing everydayactivities.

While we can’t control age or genetics, there are lifestyle factors that researchers believe mayhelp reduce the risk or delay the onset of dementia when we get older. Before making anysubstantial diet or lifestyle changes, it’s advised that you first speak with your physician.

· Adopt a healthy diet. A diet that includes lots of fruits, green leafy vegetables, legumes, fish,olive oil, and whole grains•and is low in•saturated fats, dairy products, meat, poultry, andadded sugar•may help preserve cognitive function.

· Exercise regularly. A study conducted by researchers at UCLA Medical Center and theUniversity of Pittsburgh found that virtually any type of aerobic physical activity mayimprove brain volume and cut the risk of dementia by approximately 50 percent. Goodexercise choices include walking briskly, dancing, swimming, cycling, and even gardening.

· Get refreshing sleep. First, get as much natural sunlight as possible early in the day. Try togo to sleep and get up at the same time every day. Avoid napping during the day. Limitcaffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and big meals at night. Take time for relaxing activities beforesleep, such as meditation; slow, deep breathing; progressive muscle relaxation; or visualizinga peaceful, restful place. If it helps, listen to some soft music or a book on tape.

· Maintain your blood pressure at a healthy level. Try to lose extra weight—especiallyaround the waistline—and maintain a healthy weight; reduce sodium by reading food labelsand reducing processed foods; and limit alcohol consumption.

· Take a complete multivitamin. Although some preliminary studies support the use ofvitamin and mineral supplements, especially Vitamin K because of its role in anti-aging, andcertain spices, it’s best to discuss the use of such supplements with your physician beforeadding them to your diet.

· Play games and laugh more! Mentally stimulating memory games, coloring, doodling, doingcrossword or jigsaw puzzles, and socializing with others engage the brain, grow new braincells, and may ultimately help delay the onset of dementia.

Results of medical research studies appear in the headlines every day. In fact, the NationalInstitute on Aging supports more than 30 clinical trials. As of now, prevention is the best cure for

Memory Corner

Sources:Mayo Clinic. “Dementia: Self-Management.” Retrieved on November 15, 2016, from www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/manage/ptc-20199100“How to sleep better.” Retrieved on November 15, 2016, fromwww.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/how-to-sleep-better.htm

Ruth Harris 02/01

Dorothy Montgomery 02/01

Peter Yee 02/03

Jane Quan 02/06

Roy Tsugawa 02/07

Pam Mesa 02/13

Marguerite Lowe 02/20

Mirella Ripp 02/21

Hilda Granlees 02/27

Maria Juarez 02/01

Raihanna Khan 02/09

Nathasha Johnson 02/19

Matthew Badie 02/20

Sabrina Ceja-Estrada 02/22

Deepak Lal 02/28

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Join us to celebrate our Februarybirthdays on Thursday, February 23 at

1:30 PM in the Living Room withentertainment by Tom & JeffSweet treats will be served!

Lucille Royer

Venolia Hayfron

Venolia is a cheerful personalcare giver who loves what shedoes and knows her work. Sheenjoys engaging with the resi-dents, especially glamming the

ladies up to look their best.Although she has only beenwith us for six months, her

genuine care for the residentsand her job shines bright.

My name is Lucille Royer and I wasborn on November 12, 1925 in Saint

Mary’s Pennsylvania. I went toWashington DC junior college whereI received a degree in accounting. Iwas a Secretary for the Departmentof Justice and the Treasurer for the

accounting department. I take pride inall of my travels with my husband.We visited every state in the US. Ilove travel, books, scenic drives,

dancing and music. I am Catholic.

Friday,February 3, 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sing Fit / Magnet Therapy10:30 Balance Bar Fitness10:45 Nail Painting / Tactile Sensory1:30 Popcorn & Afternoon Matinee2:45 Trivia/ Wood Works3:00 Afternoon Social and Rhythms3:45 Walking Club5:30 Variety Hour6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Saturday, February 4, 201710:15 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (AL PE)10:30 Balance Bar Fitness and Jazz Music1:30 Entertainment with Tony B (AL LR)1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Sing Fit3:00 Afternoon Social with Tea3:45 Word Play Brain Fitness6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Sunday, February 5, 2017 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Balance Fitness10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen11:00 Table Puzzles12:45 Comedy Hour1:30 Discuss & Recall - Love is in the Air2:45 Scenic Drive3:00 Afternoon Social3:30 Bingo5:30 Time Slip6:00 Evening Movie

9:00 Good Morning America10:30 Morning Stretch1:30 Chef Hour - Super Bowl Day Nachos2:30 Balloon Badminton3:15 Super Bowl Sunday Party5:30 Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Thursday,February 2,2017 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Parachute Pump / Tactile Sensory10:30 Prayer Service with Sister Rosalia11:00 Ladies Glamour Hour12:30 Hand Therapy & oils1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Poetry Project - Love Notes3:45 Afternoon Social5:00 Stretch Bands6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Location KeyBOLD BLACK - Monthly Theme Activities

BOLD RED = Instructor or Entertainer

AL LR = Living RoomAL CY = Assisted Living Courtyard

AL PE = Assisted LivingPersonal Expressions Room

This Months Food Debuts

*Fresh specialty salads served daily

* Jasmine rice available daily

* Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas

*Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

Happy BirthdayDorothy Montgomery

Monday. February 6, 2017 Friday, February 10, 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club11:00 Circle Kick Ball1:00 Armchair Travel / Puzzle Games2:00 Circle Kick Ball3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Time Slip5:30 Bingo6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Magnet Therapy10:30 Balance Bar Fitness10:45 Nail Painting / Tactile Sensory1:30 Popcorn & Afternoon Matinee2:30 Art with Bridgett3:00 Afternoon Social and Rhythms3:45 Walking Club5:30 Variety Hour6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Saturday, February 11, 2017 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Morning Tunes with Abby on the Piano10:30 Walking Club11:00 Variety Hour12:30 Courtyard Bowling1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Variety Hour3:30 Making No Sew Heart Pillows6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

10:15 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (AL PE)10:30 Balance Bar Fitness and Jazz Music11:00 Variety Hour1:30 Entertainment with The Darlyn Trio (AL LR)

1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Circle Kick Ball2:45 Entertainment with Todd3:45 Word Play Brain Fitness6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Sunday, February 12, 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Balance Fitness10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen11:00 Table Puzzles12:45 Comedy Hour1:15 Valentines Day Yarn Hearts2:45 Scenic Drive3:00 Afternoon Social with Popcorn & Soda Pop3:30 Bingo5:30 Time Slip6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 Good Morning America10:30 Morning Stretch11:00 Making Valentines1:30 Chef Hour -White Chocolate Hearts2:30 Sing Fit3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Brain Fitness5:30 Art Circle -Creative Works of Chocolate Art6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Thursday, February 9, 2017 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Parachute Pump / Tactile Sensory10:30 Prayer Service with Sister Rosalia11:00 Ladies Glamour Hour12:30 Hand Therapy & oils1:30 Sing Fit3:00 Entertainment with Steven Barkhurst3:45 Afternoon Social5:00 Stretch Bands6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Carlton Plaza Beauty Salon

Don’t forget to take advantage of all of their fabulousservices

Call the front desk and ask for the Beauty Salon tobook your appointment

Open on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Monday, February 13, 2017 Friday, February 17 , 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club11:00 Circle Kick Ball1:00 Creating Valentines Tootsie Pops2:00 Circle Kick Ball3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Time Slip5:30 Entertainment with Alligator6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Magnet Therapy10:30 Balance Bar Fitness10:45 Nail Painting / Tactile Sensory1:30 Popcorn & Afternoon Matinee2:30 Art with Bridgett3:00 Afternoon Social and Rhythms3:45 Walking Club5:30 Variety Hour6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Saturday, February 18, 2017 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Wood Works10:30 Walking Club11:00 Variety Hour12:30 Courtyard Bowling1:30 Valentines Day Senior Prom (Al LR)1:30 Valentines Day Social3:30 Art Circle - Meet Us At The Museum6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Felt Scene

10:15 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (AL PE)10:30 Balance Bar Fitness and Jazz Music11:00 Variety Hour1:30 Housewarming Party (AL LR)1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Sing Fit3:00 Afternoon Social with Tea3:45 Word Play Brain Fitness6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Sunday, February 19, 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Balance Fitness10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen11:00 Table Puzzles12:45 Comedy Hour1:15 Valentines Day Yarn Hearts2:45 Scenic Drive3:00 Afternoon Social with Popcorn & Soda Pop3:30 Bingo5:30 Time Slip6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 Good Morning America10:30 Morning Stretch11:00 Colorful Creations1:30 Comedy Hour2:45 Chef Hour - Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Brain Fitness5:30 Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Thursday, February 16, 2017 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Parachute Pump / Tactile Sensory10:30 Prayer Service with Sister Rosalia11:00 Ladies Glamour Hour12:30 Hand Therapy & oils1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Poetry Project3:45 Afternoon Social5:00 Stretch Bands6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Monday, February 20, 2017 Friday, February 24, 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club11:00 Circle Kick Ball1:00 Making Candy Hearts2:00 Circle Kick Ball3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Time Slip5:30 Bingo6:30 Entertainment with Ken Sosa

9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sing Fit / Magnet Therapy10:30 Balance Bar Fitness10:45 Nail Painting / Tactile Sensory1:30 Popcorn & Afternoon Matinee2:30 Art with Bridgett3:00 Afternoon Social and Rhythms3:45 Walking Club5:30 Variety Hour6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Saturday, February 25, 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Morning Tunes with Abby on the Piano10:30 Walking Club11:00 Variety Hour12:30 Courtyard Bowling1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Variety Hour3:30 Art Circle - Meet Us At The Museum6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

1 0:15 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (AL PE)10:30 Balance Bar Fitness and Jazz Music11:00 Variety Hour1:30 Entertainment with the Doug Duo (AL LR)1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Entertainment with Todd H on the Guitar3:00 Afternoon Social with Tea3:45 Word Play Brain Fitness6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Sunday, February 26, 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Balance Fitness10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen11:00 Table Puzzles12:45 Comedy Hour1:15 Valentines Day Yarn Hearts2:45 Scenic Drive3:00 Afternoon Social with Popcorn & Soda Pop3:30 Bingo5:30 Time Slip6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 Good Morning America10:30 Morning Stretch11:00 Colorful Creations1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Entertainment with Ed Davin3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Brain Fitness5:30 Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Hand Spa

Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Parachute Pump / Tactile Sensory10:30 Prayer Service with Sister Rosalia11:00 Ladies Glamour Hour12:30 Hand Therapy & oils1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Poetry Project3:45 Afternoon Social5:00 Stretch Bands6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Happy BirthdayMarguerite Lowe

Podiatrist visit with Dr. Taylor

Saturday, March 7

If you would like your loved one to beseen please inform Veronica Pavlakis

Monday, February 27, 20179:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club11:00 Circle Kick Ball1:00 Armchair Travel / Puzzle Games2:30 Mardi Gras - Hats & Necklace Crafting3:45 Stretch Bands5:30 Bingo6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Reminiscing Library

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Morning Tunes with Abby on the Piano10:30 Walking Club11:00 Variety Hour12:30 Courtyard Bowling1:30 Mardi Gras Social1:30 Mardi Gras Celebration (AL LR)3:30 Art Circle - Meet Us At The Museum6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

The “Best of the Best” awardshonor associates who have gone

above and beyond to provideparticularly high quality,

memorable experiences forresidents and their families, and

who exemplify the CarltonCommitments:

Every Carlton associate is eligible forthe awards. Anyone can nominate!

Residents, family members, andeven associates can vote for one an-

other

Simply fill out a form located at thefront desk with a brief description ofwhy they should be nominated, andstick it in the Best of the Best box!

Winners are announced everyquarter.

Doctor Shuttles

Tuesdays: San Leandro; Hayward;

San Lorenzo; Castro Valley and Union City.

Thursdays: San Leandro; Oakland; Alameda

Wednesdays: LAB ONLY - San Leandro

Front desk requires 48 hours in advance notice.

Please have all appointment information when scheduling.

Carlton Senior Living San LeandroManagement Team

Jocelyn AhnstromDirector of Resident Services

Gary SinghPlant Operations Manager

Alexander PavlakisDining Room Manager

Amber BennettRetirement Counselor

Sheila RodriguezRetirement Counselor

Kushir KuarMemory Care Manager

Edward “KC” ChandResident Liaison

Gloria RehbergPersonal Care Manager

Stephanie RamosLVN

Raj GounderChef

Nancy RandhawaExecutive Director

Daisy MonteonAssociate Director

Veronica PavlakisPersonal Expressions Director

Geraldine MoguelLVN

During the fourth quarter of 2016 thepiece of art selected was Freedom From

Want by Norman Rockwell.

What is the Quarterly Creation Contest?

Our Memory Care residents spend three monthscreating a unique interpretation of a famous piece

of art. Each community then submits theircreation and one is honored for its creativity and

uniqueness.

Join us in congratulating Downtown Pleasant Hill ontheir creative interpretation of Freedom From Want! Theresidents created a Timeslips Story vocalizing thatFreedom from Want was truly about Family. Theresidents then made a recreation of Freedom from Want,printed Carlton Family Photos, and ironed it all togetherto create a family quilt.

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ifeBy Ruby

McDonaldTo some people, living a thrilling life might mean one with adventure and risk, or perhaps it has

sexual connotations, but in actuality it has nothing to do with any of those. We can live a thrilling

life by simply opening our eyes and looking at the world differently. I know from personal experience

that when I became an artist a few years ago, I have had to, and still am, learning to see.

Some people see the world as just simply ho hum, yet to close our eyes to all the thrills it has to offer

us is to lose out on treasure after treasure.

Here are some rather effortless ways to add thrills to your life:

1. Walk down the street (or sit by a window or outdoors by your house if you can’t walk) and

with your eyes, search for something you haven’t noticed before. See what you can find there

that is fascinating. You might have to focus for a few seconds before you find something that

catches your attention. For instance, look at the shape and colors in a rock. Or the multitude

of colors in a bird’s feathers.

2. Look up in the sky. Here in the islands the clouds move quickly and the shapes change into

various shapes and designs that are fascinating. In California the clouds are totally different

but equally as fascinating. See how many familiar designs you can find, such as a face, an

animal, or wherever your unbridled imagination takes you. The sky’s the limit!

3. You won’t have to go far to look into the faces of the interesting people around you. There is

an unlimited number to study. Look at the difference face structures. Eyes tell us a story

about each of us. Our faces reveal our journey. What could be more thrilling? We may think

our lives are closed books, but our faces give us away.

4. Study the patterns and shapes of peoples clothing. Think about the designer and how much

effort went into the final result.

5. Sunsets and sunrises are also worthy of study. No two are ever the same.

6. The plants and flowers also invite our eyes to feast on them. Again, colors, shapes, textures,

and scents or odors abound.

7. Have you actually seen the dog or cat that you pet daily? Can you describe the eyes, the fur,

the color?

Those are only a few things to get you started. These are good conversation topics as well. As we

grow more seasoned, our brains will grow lazy and channel our lives into a tiny corner unless we

make the effort to keep it healthy. We must exert ourselves and enter into thinking games and other

way to help us stay the vital, healthy people we were meant to be. As we create a more thrilling world

for ourselves, our world becomes a thrilling place in which to live. Or as Dr. Wayne Dyer says,

“WHEN YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THINGS, THE THINGS YOU LOOK AT

CHANGE.”