1000 East 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94577 510.636.0660 License# 015600341 www.carltonseniorliving.com

October 2016

The Carlton TimesLove Honor Provide

Theme of the Month:

In the month of October we will explore the country of Mexico. Our residentswill have the opportunity to join in activities centered around Mexicantraditions, rituals, and festivities. Residents are encouraged to share theirpersonal experiences and learn more about the fascinating heritage of thiscountry. For theme related programs see the activities highlighted in red onour monthly calendar. Join us in our celebration of…

Mexico1000 East 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94577 510.636.0660 License# 015600341 www.carltonseniorliving.com

Memory CornerThe Stages of Alzheimer’s DiseaseBy Ava M. Stinnett

Perhaps you’ve heard people use the words dementia and Alzheimer’s disease interchangeably. It’simportant to know that they are not the same thing. Dementia is not a specific disease. It is an overallterm for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. The most common causeis Alzheimer’s disease. The other causes of dementia can produce similar, overlapping symptomssuch as confusion, memory loss, and difficulty performing everyday activities. Keep in mind that somememory loss can happen with aging. For example, it’s normal to forget where you parked the carfrom time to time. But forgetting how to drive to a place you’ve been to many times or forgetfulnessthat interferes with your daily life is not.

Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

Let’s take a look at the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Some healthcare providers use a simplethree-phase model (mild/early, moderate/middle, and severe/late). Others, however, have found aseven-stage system, developed by Dr. Barry Reisberg of New York University, to be more useful inunderstanding the progression of the illness. Although symptoms will vary for each person, learningmore about how Alzheimer’s unfolds over several years will guide you as you plan for a loved one’s

Stage 7: Very severe decline. Stage seven is the final stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Your loved onemay lose the ability to walk, sit, or eat on their own. Vocabulary becomes limited. During this stage, yourrole as a caregiver should focus on preserving quality of life and dignity. Research tells us that somecore of the person’s self may remain. This means that you may be able to continue to connect throughtouch, playing a favorite song, or just sitting together.

Stage 1: Normal or no impairment. During this stage, there may be nooutward behaviors to suggest an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. An imagingtest—a PET scan—that shows how the brain is working may revealwhether the disease is present.Stage 2: Very mild decline. There may be minor memory problems atthis stage, such as misplacing things or being unable to find the rightword in a conversation.Stage 3: Mild decline. Friends and family members may start to noticememory and cognitive problems such as difficulty planning andorganizing, losing personal possessions (including valuables), andtraveling to new locations. At this stage, a physician would likely be ableto detect impaired cognitive functioning.Stage 4: Moderate decline. The symptoms of stage four of Alzheimer’sdisease are apparent. There may be trouble managing finances andpaying bills, remembering details about their life history, and evidenceof poor short-term memory.Stage 5: Moderately severe decline. People in the fifth stage ofAlzheimer’s begin to need help with many day-to-day activities, such asbeing prompted to bathe, choosing appropriate clothing, or recallingtheir own phone number. In some cases, though, they may continue tobathe and toilet independently and still know their family members.Stage 6: Severe decline. Someone in the sixth stage of Alzheimer’sdisease requires constant supervision and/or professional care.Symptoms may include loss of awareness of recent events, dramaticpersonality changes, confusion about their surroundings, inability torecognize faces except closest friends and relatives, loss of bowel andbladder control, and wandering.

Walter Ryzanch 10/03

Winny Moser 10/06

Ivory Murphy 10/13

George Wada 10/18

Michael Silva 10/19

Charlene Barron 10/22

Richard Rutledge 10/23

Isabell Westwood 10/23

Patricia Johnson 10/24

Mary Fortman 10/25

Inge Rosenthal 10/26

Phil Erickson 10/28

Sally Chew 10/28

Alma Drown 10/30

Destiny Sprinkle 10/01

Sita Naranjan 10/02

Daisa Pimentel 10/07

Pam Sidhu 10/08

Radhi Raj 10/10

Wilma Meregillan 10/12

Juana Martinez 10/14

Fhel Santiago 10/16

Darreyle Mendoza 10/16

Marta Galdamez 10/23

KC Chand 10/23

Juan Perez 10/26

Paola Loza 10/01 *12 Years

Gloria Rehberg 10/01 *14 Years

Mina Martinez 10/11 *9 Years

Mark Tabanera 10/11 *7 Years

Lailani Castillano 10/11 *1 year

Zenaida Halili 10/08 *13 Years

Maria Juarez 10/29 *12 Years

Annie Leach 10/31 *8 Years

Delmy Ortega 10/30 *2 Years

Join us to celebrate ourOctober birthdays at our

new date and timeresident birthday party

with Tom & JeffThursday, September 29

at 1:30 PM

Maria has been working forCarlton San leandro for

eaight years. She is a veryhardworking and is constant-ly trying to reach the needs

of the residents. She loves toshop, cook, and make

friends. You can always findher being a team player.

Nora Brusuelas

My name is Nora Brusuelas and I wasborn on June 1, 1931 in Tularosa New

Mexico. I was married to Leland Hick-man for sixteen years. Together we hadtwo daughters, Sharon and Sue, and one

son Randy. In high school, I wanted to goto college to be a teacher, my counselor atthe time said “no” because I was Mexi-

can- American. When I was thirty seven Ienrolled in Cal Berkeley where I earnedthree degrees. I was an Attorney for IBM

and then later the Assistant Director ofCorrections for the state of California. I

enjoy gardening, reading movies andtraveling the world. I love spending timewith my children, and my grandchildren.

Maria Aquino

Monday, August 1, 2016

Saturday,October 1, 201610:15 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

Sunday, October 2 20169:00 Good Morning America10:30 Morning Stretch1:30 Chef Hour - Making Street Tacos2:30 Balloon Badminton3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Visiting Mexico5:30 Sing Along6:00 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

Doctor Shuttle Scheduling

Tuesdays: San Leandro; Hayward;

San Lorenzo; Castro Valley and Union City.

Thursdays: San Leandro; Oakland; Alameda

Wednesdays: LAB ONLY - San Leandro

Lab time must be between 9 :15 am and 10 am

2nd & 3rd Monday - Berkeley area after 12:00

Front desk requires 48 hours in advance notice.

Thank you.

You are invited to ourCandle Light DinnerThursday, October20th at 5:00 PM

Please RSVP with Kushiror the Front Desk

Monday. October 3, 2016 Friday, October 7, 20169:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club1:00 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 Club/ No Rhyme or Reason6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Tuesday,October 4, 2016 Saturday, October 8 , 2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Morning Tunes with Abby on the Piano10:30 Walking Club12:00 Resident Pizza Party12:45 Courtyard Bowling1:30 Sing Fit3:30 Art Circle - Meet Us At The Museum6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

10:15 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (AL PE)10:30 Balance Bar Fitness and Jazz Music1:30 Entertainment (AL LR)1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Sing Fit3:00 Entertainment with Banjo Jack3:45 Word Play Brain Fitness6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Sunday, October 9, 20169:00 Good Morning America10:00 Balance Fitness10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen12:45 Comedy Hour1:30 Creating a Cactus Garden2:45 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 Stretch1:30 Chef Hour - Making Guacamole2:30 Balloon Badminton3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Brain Fitness5:30 Art Circle - Mexican Heritage6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Thursday, October 6, 2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Parachute Pump / Tactile Sensory10:30 Prayer Service with Sister Rosalia11:00 Ladies Glamour Hour1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Poetry Project3:45 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, October 10, 2016 Friday, October 14, 20149:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club1:00 Sombrero Cookies2:00 Circle Kick Ball3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Stretch Bands5:30 Bingo6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 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 Club/ No Rhyme or Reason6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Saturday, October 15, 2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Wood Works10:30 Walking Club12:45 Courtyard Bowling1:30 Sing Fit3:30 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 Music1:30 Housewarming Party with Darlyn Jazz1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Sing Fit3:00 Afternoon Social with Tea3:45 Word Play Brain Fitness6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Sunday, October 16, 2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Balance Fitness10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen12:45 Comedy Hour -Three Amigos1:30 Bubbles and Bird Watching2:45 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 Stretch1:30 Comedy Hour2:45 Fiesta Flowers3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Brain Fitness5:30 Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Parachute Pump / Tactile Sensory10:30 Prayer Service with Sister Rosalia11:00 Ladies Glamour Hour1:30 Sing Fit3:00 Entertainment with Steven Barkhurst3:45 Afternoon Social5:00 Stretch Bands6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Monday, October 17, 2016 Friday, October 21, 20169:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club1:00 Chef Hour - Apple Pie2:00 Circle Kick Ball3:00 Time Slips3:45 Stretch Bands5:30 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 Club/ No Rhyme or Reason6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Saturday, October 22, 20169:00 Good Morning America10:00 Morning Tunes with Abby on the Piano10:30 Walking Club12:45 Courtyard Bowling1:30 Sing Fit3:30 Art Circle - Meet Us At The Museum6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

10:15 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (AL PE)10:30 Balance Bar Fitness and Jazz Music1:30 Entertainment with AL& David (AL LR)1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Sing Fit3:00 Entertainment with Todd H3:45 Word Play Brain Fitness6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Sunday, October 23,2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Balance Fitness10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen12:45 Comedy Hour1:30 Candy Corn Craft Hour2:45 Scenic Drive3:00 Afternoon Social with Popcorn3:30 Bingo5:30 Time Slip6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 Good Morning America10:30 Morning Stretch1:30 Comedy Hour2:30 Entertainment with Ed Davin3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Brain Fitness5:30 Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Hand Spa

Thursday, October 20, 2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Parachute Pump / Tactile Sensory10:30 Prayer Service with Sister Rosalia11:00 Ladies Glamour Hour12:45 Armchair Travel - Mexico1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Poetry Project3:45 Afternoon Social5:00 Candle Light Family Dinner6:15 Tactile Sensory

Monday, October 24 , 2016 Friday, October 28, 20169:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club1:00 Armchair Travel / Puzzle Games2:00 Circle Kick Ball3:00 Sombrero Social3:45 Stretch Bands5:30 Bingo6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Reminiscing Library

9:00 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 Club/ No Rhyme or Reason6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Saturday, October 29, 20169:00 Good Morning America10:00 Wood Works10:30 Walking Club12:45 Courtyard Bowling1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Time Slip6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Felt Scene

10:15 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, October 26, 2016 Sunday, October 30, 2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Balance Fitness10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen12:45 Comedy Hour1:30 Discuss & Recall - Planning a Trip to Mexico2:45 Scenic Drive3:00 Afternoon Social with Popcorn & Soda Pop3:30 Bingo5:30 Time Slip - Halloween in Mexico6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 Good Morning America10:30 Morning Stretch1:30 Comedy Hour2:45 Chef Hour - Popcorn Candy3:00 Afternoon Social3:45 Brain Fitness5:30 Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

Thursday, October 27, 2016 Monday, October 31, 2016 9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Parachute Pump / Tactile Sensory10:30 Prayer Service with Sister Rosalia11:00 Ladies Glamour Hour1:30 Sing Fit2:30 Poetry Project3:45 Afternoon Social5:00 Stretch Bands6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

9:00 Good Morning America10:00 Sit to Be Fit / Tactile Sensory10:30 Walking Club1:30 Halloween Party (AL)2:00 Circle Kick Ball3:003:45 Time Slip5:30 Bingo6:00 Evening Movie6:15 Tactile Sensory

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

SingFit

Join us in welcoming SingFit Therapeutic Music to CarltonSenior Living! In the past six months Carlton piloted thisprogram at our San Leandro and Poet’s Corner locations.The Memory Care residents in these communitiesexperienced therapeutic music sessions that promotedpositive creative expression.

Starting in October this program will be launched at all 7 ofCarlton’s Memory Care Communities. Each Memory Carewill run therapeutic music sessions by a certified facilitatorwho received training from a licensed music therapist.

Research shows that participants who engagedin active singing, like therapeutic SingFitsessions, had an average mood elevation of43%, and a decrease in wandering, agitation,and medication use. Unlike most forms ofprogramming, research also shows that activesinging promotes a full brain workout,neurochemical release, respiratory benefits,immunity fortitude and socialization. Thesepositive results have encouraged Carlton SeniorLiving to partner with SingFit to facilitateactive therapeutic singing sessions for residentsto engage in on a regular basis.

Speak to your Memory Care Director for moreinformation on this incredible addition toCarlton Programming. We look forward tosinging with you and your loved ones!

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By RubyMacDonaldEmpowered Living

– Dr. Wayne DyerAs I listen to people, it’s clear that trauma and crisis abound in our collective lives. Some have a strongfaith in God on which to cling while others do not. Even when we do, an inspirational line or tworemembered or written is helpful when we’re struggling to achieve peace of mind. This month I’ve focusedon a few of Dr. Wayne Dyer’s “Inner Peace” cards. Read through some of them, select those that speakto you, examine why it does, and decide how you will apply it to your life.

Happiness, fulfillment, and purpose in life are all inner concepts. If you don’t have INNER PEACEAND SERENITY, then you have nothing.

You can reshape your thinking so that you never have to think in negatives again. You and only youchoose your thoughts.

Don’t equate your self-worth with how well you do things in life. You aren’t what you do. If you are whatyou do, then when you don’t---you aren’t!

No one can depress you. No one can make you anxious. No one can hurt your feelings. No one can makeyou anything other than what you allow inside.

Forgiveness is the most powerful thing you can do for yourself on the spiritual path. If you can’t learnto forgive, you can forget about getting to higher levels of awareness.

Stop focusing on what you do not have, and shift your consciousness to an appreciation for all that youARE and all that you DO have.

If you are suffering in your life right now, I can guarantee that this condition is tied up with some kindof attachment to how things SHOULD be going.

One of the HIGHEST PLACES you can get to is to be INDEPENDENT of the good opinions of otherpeople.

Most people are SEARCHING for happiness OUTSIDE of THEMSELVES. That’s a fundamentalmistake. Happiness is something that you ARE and it comes from THE WAY THAT YOU THINK.

You’re always alone, but you’re only lonely if you don’t like the person you’re alone with. Think positivethoughts and do high-esteem self-talk.