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Theme of the Month:In the month of February we will explore one of Carlton’s Commitmentsto its Residents, Families, and Staff- Love. Residents will be encouragedto share their personal experiences of falling in love and participate inactivities centered around how love can be spread and shared throughoutthe life span. For theme related programs see the activities highlightedin red on our monthly calendar. Join us in celebrating…

February 2018

Love

The Carlton TimesLove Honor Provide

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The Dilemma of Diagnosing Alzheimer’s DiseaseBy Ava M. Stinnett

When a loved one starts to exhibit signs of dementia, it can be difficult to knowwhat to do first. Are the signs typical of the normal aging process; a medical issuethat mimics dementia but is treatable and, perhaps, reversible; or cognitive declinethat indicates the onset of Alzheimer’s disease? An early diagnosis has a betterchance of being treated and, possibly, slowing the progression of the disease. Buthow does one get an accurate diagnosis?

The Alzheimer’s Association (2017) has developed a list of telltale signs to look for.· Is memory loss affecting job skills or the ability to perform familiar tasks?· Are there problems with language, such as finding the right words for

familiar objects?· Is there frequent disorientation as to where one is and what time of day it

is?· Is judgment poor or decreased?· Are familiar objects frequently misplaced?· Are there noticeable changes in mood, behavior, or personality?

If you recognize these signs in yourself or a loved one, it would be wise to see aphysician. Your family doctor may do part of an evaluation and then recommend adoctor who is experienced in Alzheimer’s diagnosis such as a neurologist,geriatrician, or other specialist to complete testing.Often, the evaluation process will start with a detailed medical history. Blood teststo detect disorders such as anemia, infection, diabetes, thyroid function, and kidneyand liver disease—which can cause dementia-like changes—should also be includ-ed. A physical evaluation to test muscle strength, coordination, reflexes, and eyemovement can tell the physician about the health of specific areas of the brain. Be-cause sensory losses can affect a person’s cognitive difficulties, the doctor will alsotest vision and hearing. Simple mental status tests such as asking a person tocount backward by sevens, obey written instructions, and memorize a few wordsallow a physician to assess memory, comprehension, and language skills. A brainscan—using either computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)—can reveal changes in the anatomic structure of the brain. These imagingtests are also used to rule out tumor, hemorrhage, and stroke and to show any lossof brain mass associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Finally, adoctor may ask family members about a loved one’s behavior and thinking skillsand whether there have been noticeable changes over time.

Although the only current definitive diagnosis for Alzheimer’s comes from an autop-sy, early testing can help a physician determine if Alzheimer’s is a likely factor, al-lowing the individual and family members to plan for the future.

SourcesThe Alzheimer’s Association (2017). 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Retrieved from

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp - signsMayo Clinic (2017). Alzheimer’s disease: Diagnosis and treatment. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-

conditions/alzheimers-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350453

Memory Corner

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Felix JamesMemory Care Director

Lisa Schumann Amanda Friedman & Jyoti Nagina Tou Yang Brittany Won Shantel KoehlerExecutive Director Retirement Counselors DR Manager Med Manager PE Director

Manny Dirar Yuvi Diaz Denise Rodrigues Sierra Penfold DJ Banar Michael JacksonAssociate Director Resident Services PC Manager Resident Liaison Plant Operations Chef

Our Management Team

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Dear Residents, Families, Friends and Staff,

Happy Month of Love. This is one of my favorite holidays of the year. To me it's a day toremind all of your loved ones how important they are to you. My husband tells me hedoesn't need a day to tell me he loves me, he does that 365 days a year. He thinks it's just aday for Hallmark. I in return tell him this day is to remind the people you love howimportant they are in your life, and how much you appreciate them and love them. I hopeyou agree, that love just makes everything better.

Some of you may have already heard the exciting news that we will be going back to a bulkcable account with Comcast. What this means is that Comcast will be installing cable boxesin all of our apartments and also Wi-Fi in the entire community. I will keep you all postedonce we have dates of when this change will occur. Don't do anything at this time with yourexisting cable accounts.

I am sure you have all either read or have heard how bad the flu is this year. At this time wehave had a few residents with confirmed cases. I am reminding you that you must wash andsanitize your hands many times in a day. This is the best way to prevent catching orspreading this terrible flu. Please remember if you have a cough, running nose or fever letthe staff know your not feeling well and stay in your apartment until your symptoms aregone. Also, if you are a visitor and have these symptoms please don't visit in the communityuntil you are symptom free. we still have about 8 weeks until the flu season is over. Lets doare best to all stay healthy.

I wish you all a month of love, happiness and a joy.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Warmly,

Lisa Schumann

Executive Director

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ANTHONY

Anthony was born in Queens, New York on August 31st, 1927. He is one of fivechildren and during his school years did well in Math. He also joined thegymnastics team and played for the local football team. After High School and acouple of jobs, he joined the Marines and served in China near the end of WWII.When he returned home he married Julia, and they went on to have eight children,fourteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He went to work for SASAirlines at Kennedy (Idlewood) Airport as a mechanic till he retired in 1983. Juliaand Tony moved to Sacramento to be near where most of their children; nowadults lived. Tony loved to play golf and bridge and he also taught elementarystudents in math; joined a food bank and did other volunteer work. Some otherhobbies included woodwork and a love of cooking; especially Italian food.

SEQUOIA

I was born in Coos Bay, Oregon in early December. I have a twin sister namedCheyanne and we both graduated in June of 2017. I will be turning 20 this year.

I recently moved to Sacramento to pursue an adventure away from home. I amcurrently attending Sacramento State University and majoring in Human Biology. Ihope to never have to stop learning about the human body. I love working with theelderly because they all have different stories to tell and have life lessons that theyconstantly teach me.

Spotlight

IT WOULD BE OUR HONOR TO HAVE YOU JOIN US AT OUR VALENTINE’S DINNER CANDLELIGHT ONWEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21st AT 5:00PM

PLEASE RSVP WITH FELIX BY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18th

Via email, phone or text

(916) 533-6029

fjames@carltonseniorliving.com

02.21.18Candlelight Dinner

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TILDA REDWAYFEBRUARY 28TH

WILLIAM PRIESTERFEBRUARY 20TH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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FEBRUARY THEMED ACTIVITIES Love Heart Candy Banner

Hershey's Kisses in a Jar

Let’s Talk about Love

Famous Couples

Poems of Love

Cupid ‘7-Up’ Floats

Name the ‘Love’ Tune

The Heart Tree

Celebrity Romances

Love is in the Air

Love of Animals

Valentine’s Day

9:45 Crazy Bowling (LR)10:30 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)11:15 Make Em Laugh (DR)1:30 Groundhog Day (LR)2:30 Time-Slips (LR)3:30 Happy Hour (DR)

9:45 Table Ball (LR)10:15 Amazing Facts (LR)11:00 Choose your Colors (LR)1:15 Superbowl Party (LR)2:30 List Challenges (LR)3:30 Pamper-Time (LR)

9:45 Morning Stretch (LR)10:00 Heart Craft (LR)11:00 Sing-Fit (TV)1:15 Famous Couples (LR)2:30 Awww Cute!(LR)4:00 Relaxation (LR)

9:45 Baseball Toss (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 Hits of the 1940’s (DR)1:15 Skip Morgan (LR)2:30 Let’s Talk about Love (DR)3:15 Sing-Fit (DR)

9:45 On this Day (LR)10:15 Tissue Paper Art (LR)11:30 Buddy Holly Hour1:30 Movie: Buddy LR)3:30 Cookies & Coffee Social (DR)3:30 1950’s Jukebox (LR)

9:45 Beachball Tennis (LR)10:30 Love Heart Candy Banner (LR)11:15 Drum Circle (DR)1:30 Guess the Celebrity (LR)2:30 Sing-Fit (LR)5:15 Movie Night (TV)

Love

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Monday, August 29

9:45 Ball Exercises (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 Instrumental Magic (DR)1:30 Strange, But True (LR)2:30 Winter Olympics Art (DR)3:30 Happy Hour (AL)6:30 Lavender Hand Spa (DR)

9:45 Crazy Skittles (LR)10:15 Advice Corner (LR)11:10 Poems of Love (DR)1:30 Time-Slips(LR)2:15 Sing-Fit (LR)3:00 The Hit Machine (LR)

9:45 Don’t Let it Drop! (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:00 Advice Corner (LR)1:15 Jerry Lopes (LR)2:30 Turning Back Time (TV)3:30 Sounds Familiar(DR)

9:45 Ball Exercises (LR)10:00 Valentine Day Card Making(LR)11:00 Sunday Hymns (LR)1:15 Time-Slips (DR)2:30 Prize Bingo (LR)3:30 Cookies & Coffee Social (TV)

9:45 Baseball Tennis (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 The Request Show (DR)1:30 How Tall - Abraham Lincoln (LR)3:00 Song-Birds (LR)4:00 Abraham Lincoln Bio (DR)

10:00 Animal Magic Art (LR)11:00 Sing-Fit (LR)1:30 Movie Matinee (LR)2:30 Cupid Floats(TV)3:30 Classic Love Songs (DR)

9:45 Crazy Bowling (LR)10:15 Hershey Kisses in a Jar (DR)11:30 Best of Dean Martin (DR)1:30 Name that ‘Love’ Tune(DR)3:00 Celebrity Romances (LR)5:30 Touch of Mardi Gras (DR)

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Sunday, March 27

Monday, March 28

9:45 Beach-Ball Tennis (LR)10:00 Paint & Coffee (DR)11:00 Love is the Air (TV)1:30 Jerry Lopes (LR)3:00 Ice Cream Social (DR)6:30 Lavender Hand Spa (DR)

9:45 Balloon Aerobics (LR)10:15 Paint & Coffee (LR)11:00 Sunday Service (DR)1:30 Elder Song Bingo (LR)2:30 Sing-Fit (TV)3:30 Lavender Hand Spa (DR

9:45 Chair Soccer (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 Totally 60’s (DR)1:30 Lynell Heaps (LR)2:30 Presidents of The USA (LR)3:15 Elder Song Bingo (LR)6:00 Monday Night Movie (TV)

9:45 Red & White Balloon Toss (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 Songs from the Shows (LR)1:15 Art with Melissa Sackman (DR)2:30 Time-Slips (LR)3:30 Sing-Fit (TV)

9:45 Baseball Tennis (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 The Request Music Show (DR)1:30 Chocolate Tasting Treats (LR)2:30 Elaine Lord Trio (LR)6:00 Time to Unwind (LR)

9:45 Horse-Shoes (DR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 Hits from 1948 (DR)1:30 Rick T (LR)2:30 Chinese Zodiac(LR)3:30 List Challenges (DR)

9:45 Beach-Ball Toss (LR)10:30 The Heart Tree (DR)1:30 Movie N’Popcorn (TV)2:30 Ice Cream Social (DR)3:30 Famous Brits (DR)

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9:45 Fabulous Fitness (LR)10:30 Poetry Corner (LR)11:30 Chart Hits 1956 (DR)1:15 Time-Slips (LR)2:30 Sing-Fit (LR)3:30 Prize Bingo (LR)

9:45 Beachball Tennis (LR)10:15 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 The Best of John Denver (DR)1:15 World of Travel - New York (TV)2:15 The Alphabet Game (LR)3:00 Happy Hour (AL)

9:45 Headers & Volleys (LR)10:00 Paint & Coffee (LR)11:00 Sing-Fit (TV)1:15 Movie Magic (TV)2:30 Time-Slips (LR)3:15 Hot Chocolate Social (DR)

9:45 Table-Ball (DR)10:15 Animal Magic Art(LR)11:30 Songs from the South (DR)1:15 Discover Sweden (LR)2:00 Coat of Many Colors (LR)3:00 Make your Own Fruit Salad (DR)3:30 The Treasure Chest (LR)

9:45 Chair Soccer (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 Totally 60’s (DR)1:30 Rick T (LR)2:30 Mini Biographies (LR)3:15 Happy Hour (DR)

9:45 Table Ball (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 Make Em’ Laugh (DR)1:30 Love of Animals (LR)2:30 List Challenges (LR)3:30 I Love Lucy (TV)

9:45 Chair Yoga (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (DR)11:00 Peaceful Meditation (DR)1:15 Art With Melissa (LR)2:30 Fred & Ginger (TV)3:30 Scenic Drive

9:45 Chair Soccer (LR)10:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)11:30 Totally 60’s (DR)1:30 Six String Daisy (LR)2:30 Mini Biographies (LR)3:15 Happy Hour (AL)

5:00 Candlelight Dinner (LR)

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SongsǺ ofǺ theǺ Love

H V J Z G G C P T P E H C S YP O K G U N Y G E Y J E R C RO Y T Z D K I T S E T A E R GW B R E A R P L E H K R P V NE A P E L O E V L W N T L S UR B R S N E O A P A X A P I HH B P F G L I Q M F F C J W QN T G Z E X R M W L Q H B N TJ O J O I J A U C N O E S O OU H E A R T B R E A K V G Z FQ Y R U E S A I B X H E E O CA J A P D Z P E Z K T O C R BD U J Q Y K J R Q H Z I E I OU K X G V K C F E C Y L J D GQ U E E N G L R K H X E H Q H

The bold words listed below can be found vertically,horizontally, diagonally, forward, and backward.

ACHY BREAKY HEARTBABY LOVE

CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVECRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE

DREAMLOVERGREATEST LOVE OF ALLHEARTBREAK HOTEL

HUNGRY HEARTIT’S A HEARTACHE

LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHERQUEEN OF HEARTS

THE POWER OF LOVE

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American Heart Month is sponsored annually by the American Heart Association toraise awareness of heart disease across the nation during the month of February.Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women and itaccounts for more deaths in women than all cancers combined?

Family history and age are factors that affect the likelihood of the disease, but thegood news is that there are ways to reduce your heart disease risk. Manageable riskfactors that contribute to heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholester-ol, diabetes and smoking. You can reduce your risk by managing your health andmaking healthy lifestyle choices like eating right, exercising and by not smoking.

You may be surprised to learn that lack of exercise is one of the highest risk factorsfor developing heart disease. Exercise programs like Live 2 B Healthy® are knownto reduce these risks; it improves your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol andblood sugar.

Exercise helps your heart by:

● Strengthening the heart muscle and cardio-vascular system

● Making the heart more efficient● Improving the flow of blood to the heart● Improving the heart’s ability to handle stress● Improving heart failure symptoms

The American Heart Association recommends at least two and a half hours ofmoderate intensity aerobic exercise a week. In addition to aerobic activities, yourexercise regimen should include stretching and strengthening activities. Exercisesshould be personalized and tailored to your abilities as well as progression of yourfrequency, duration and intensity.

Get involved in raising awareness of the heart disease epidemic by educatingyourself on the disease. Learn how to exercise safely and correctly and, if possible,seek help from a certified exercise instructor who can develop a customizedwellness program to meet your health needs and fitness goals.

Exercise for Heart Health

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