The Carlton TimesMay 2016

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Theme of the Month:

From the Kentucky Derby to horse back riding in the country, join ourMemory Care communities as we spend the month of May exploringeverything Equestrian. Resident’s who have owned horses will have theopportunity to reminisce about ranch life and their beloved pets. Resident’swho have never had the opportunity to share a bond with these specialcreatures will be able to learn about them through our themed programs. Fortheme related programs see the activities highlighted in green on our monthlycalendar. Join us in our celebration of everything…

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Memory CornerLosing Track of Time:

The Benefits of Using Clocks for DementiaBy Ava M. Stinnett

How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. Mygoodness 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 diseaseinvolves losing track of time, dates, and seasons of the year. As the disease progresses, it may also bemore difficult to differentiate between night and day.

Although calendars may help those affected, it’s important to keep in mind that a person withAlzheimer’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 calendarrefers to the•sixth month•of the year. When it comes to keeping track of time, a large easy-to-readclock may seem like a good idea. But your loved one may not know how to interpret what the handson the face of a clock mean. They may ask you repeatedly what day or what time it is, perhapsbecause 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 canthey be expected to remember whether they’ve taken the day’s medication or if they have amedical appointment or plans for a visitor to stop by? As caregivers, we may not realize that it’scommon for those with Alzheimer’s to feel confused or too embarrassed to admit that they can nolonger 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 withdementia. Sometimes referred to as “Alzheimer’s clocks” or “dementia user-friendly clocks,” they helpthose 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. Anunderstanding of the correct time, day, and date can reduce stress and help those with dementia feel lessalone or lost in the past. When they are able to stay anchored in the present, independence is improvedand, perhaps, they will feel as if they are functioning the same way as everyone else.

Carlton Senior Living - Elk GroveManagement TeamExecutive Director: Marie Arbios

Associate Director: Amanda Smith-Wolthuis Director of Resident Services: Kasie Wimmer

Resident Liaison: Brian Wilhite Carlton Chef: Patrick Marsh

Personal Expressions Manager: Marie Aoun Dining Room Manager: Cindy BraxtonMedication Manager: James Nickerson Personal Care Manager: Rose De La GarzaRetirement Counselor: Julie Devere Retirement Counselor: Misty Charles

Plant Ops. Manager: Ranesh Sharma

Memory Care Personal Care Manager:Rossana Quintero

rquintero@carltonseniorliving.com

Memory Care Manager:Adrienna Charles

acharles@carltonseniorliving.com

Resident Spotlight Staff Spotlight

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Lucille Irish is one of ourFabulous Residents. Lucille hasa HUGE heart and one of the

warmest smiles around.Lucille is well known for her silly

faces that she makes at thestaff.

Angel Stone is one of ourWonderful Lead Caregivers. WhenAngel is not here caring for yourloved one’s she enjoys spendingquality time with her family andfriends. Her favorite food is Spicy

Cheetos and pizza. Angel alsoLOVES the 49ers.

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New ResidentsBirthdaysChuck Kuhl- May 28th

David Leak- May 31st

Sunday, May 1 Thursday, May 59:00 Communion Service (AT)9:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)10:30 “A Wrinkle In Time” Jokes! (PE)12:00 Punny Names (PE)1:00 Sing Along: Hymns (LR)2:00 History with a Recipe: Cheerios (DR)3:00 Tai Chi (LR)4:00 Horsin’ Around: Childhood Chat (CY)6:00 Evening Movie: Some Like It Hot! (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Living & Laughing: Jokes (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Chips & Salsa Social (DR)4:00 Papel Pecado Banner Making (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Monday, May 2 Friday, May 69:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Monday Madness Bingo! (PE)1:00 Massage Escape Hour (MSE)1:00 Scenic Drive w/ Dan!2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Herbal Tea Tasting & Discussion (DR)4:00 Parachute Fun6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Fabulous Friday Bingo! (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Painting with Passion (PE)4:00 Beach Ball Toss6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Tuesday, May 3 Saturday, May 79:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Tuesday Trivia: Horses, of Course!(LR)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Blackout Bingo! (PE)4:00 Noodle Ball6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 2016 Kentucky Derby on NBC! (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Derby Hat Decorating! (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Mint Julep Social (DR)3:30 Happy Hour in the AL Living Room!4:00 Horseshoe6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Wednesday, May 4 Key9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Star Craze! Group Discussion (LR)1:00 Create a Light Saber! (PE) with Help from the Helping Hands!3:00 Mid Week Meditation (LR)4:00 Star Biography: Audrey Hepburn (PE)6:00 Evening Movie: Star Wars - Return of the Jedi! (LR)

Memory Care Unit: (LR) Living Room, (DR)Dining Room, (CY) Courtyard, (MSE) Multi-Sensory Environment Room, (PE) PersonalExpressions Room.Assisted Living: (ALR) Assisted Living Room,(APE) Assisted PE Room, (ACR) Assisted CraftRoom, (AT) Assisted Theatre, (AL) AssistedLibrary, (S) Salon

World Laughter Day!

Wear Your Star Wars Apparel!

Cinco de Mayo!

Kentucky Derby Day!

Sunday, May 8 Thursday, May 129:00 Communion Service (AT)9:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)10:30 Mimosa “Mocktail” Social! (DR)

Mother’s Day Brunch!~ 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, AL Lobby ~

2:00 Motherly Humor (LR)3:00 Tai Chi (LR)4:00 Color By Number (PE)6:00 The Sound of Music (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Living & Laughing: Limericks (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Thirsty Thursday: Mocktails! (DR)4:00 Star Bio: Katharine Hepburn (LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Monday, May 9 Friday, May 139:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Monday Madness Bingo! (PE)1:00 Puzzles and Pondering (PE)2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 May IQ (CY)4:00 Sing- Along’s (LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Fabulous Friday Bingo! (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Painting with Passion (PE)4:00 Exploring the Phobia Dictionary (LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Tuesday, May 10 Saturday, May 149:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Tuesday Trivia(LR)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Blackout Bingo! (PE)4:00 A Little Laughter Hour (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Horse Terms: Team Trivia! (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Midday Meditation (LR)3:30 Happy Hour in the AL Living Room!4:00 Star Bio: Casey Jones! (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Wednesday, May 11 Key9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 What’s that I feel? (LR)1:00 Crocheting with Lucy (LR)2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Mid Week Meditation (LR)4:00 Painting Magic (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Memory Care Unit: (LR) Living Room, (DR)Dining Room, (CY) Courtyard, (MSE) Multi-Sensory Environment Room, (PE) PersonalExpressions Room.Assisted Living: (ALR) Assisted Living Room,(APE) Assisted PE Room, (ACR) Assisted CraftRoom, (AT) Assisted Theatre, (AL) AssistedLibrary, (S) Salon

Happy Mother's Day! Wear Pink or Floral! National Limerick Day!Katharine Hepburn’s Birthday!

Horse Sense Saturday & National Train Day!

Sunday, May 15 Thursday, May 199:00 Communion Service (AT)9:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)10:30 Morning Meditation (LR)12:00 Junk Drawer Detective (PE)1:00 A Little Reminiscing (LR)2:00 Paint me a Picture (PE)3:00 Tai Chi (LR)4:00 Sing Along: Hymns (LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Living & Laughing: Jokes (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Thirsty Thursday: Mocktails! (DR)4:00 Parachute Fun (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Monday, May 16 Friday, May 209:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Monday Madness Bingo! (PE)1:00 Massage Escape Hour (MSE)1:00 Scenic Drive w/ Dan!2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Pumpernickel Horseshoes! (DR)4:00 Common Endings (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Fabulous Friday Bingo! (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Painting with Passion (PE)4:00 Sing-Along with me (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Tuesday, May 17 Saturday, May 219:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Tuesday Trivia:1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Blackout Bingo! (PE)4:00 Crocheting with Lucy (LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Take Your Best Shot-Maze (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Thanking Our Troops: Cardmaking (PE)3:30 Happy Hour in the AL Living Room!4:00 Blackout Bingo! (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Wednesday, May 18 Key9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Sing your Heart out! (LR)1:00 Sight Seeing (CY)2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Mid Week Meditation (LR)4:00 Ball Toss (LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Memory Care Unit: (LR) Living Room, (DR)Dining Room, (CY) Courtyard, (MSE) Multi-Sensory Environment Room, (PE) PersonalExpressions Room.Assisted Living: (ALR) Assisted Living Room,(APE) Assisted PE Room, (ACR) Assisted CraftRoom, (AT) Assisted Theatre, (AL) AssistedLibrary, (S) Salon

HorseshoeDay!

Armed Forces Day!

Sunday, May 22 Thursday, May 269:00 Communion Service (AT)9:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)10:30 Chair Stretching (LR)12:00 Paint Your Story (PE)1:00 Sing Along: Hymns (LR)2:00 Lion and Lamb Story (LR)3:00 Tai Chi (LR)4:00 Music and Memories (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 Artisan Mind (LR)12:00 Living & Laughing: Jokes (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Thirsty Thursday: Mocktails! (DR)4:00 The Daily Chronical (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Monday, May 23 Friday, May 279:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Monday Madness Bingo! (PE)1:00 Concentration Puzzles (PE)2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 What if…I won the Lotto? (LR)4:00 What’s that I feel?(LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Fabulous Friday Bingo! (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Painting with Passion (PE)4:00 Noodle Ball! (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Tuesday, May 24 Saturday, May 289:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Tuesday Trivia (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Blackout Bingo! (PE)4:00 Reminiscing Through Music (LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Horsin’ Around Coloring Page (PE)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Music and Dancing! (LR)3:30 Happy Hour in the AL Living Room!4:00 The Story of the Tulip (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Wednesday, May 25 Key9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Cranium Crunches (PE)1:00 Crafting Corner (PE)2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 Mid Week Meditation (LR)4:00 Noodle Ball! (LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Memory Care Unit: (LR) Living Room, (DR)Dining Room, (CY) Courtyard, (MSE) Multi-Sensory Environment Room, (PE) PersonalExpressions Room.Assisted Living: (ALR) Assisted Living Room,(APE) Assisted PE Room, (ACR) Assisted CraftRoom, (AT) Assisted Theatre, (AL) AssistedLibrary, (S) Salon

Sunday, May 29 Thursday, April 28

9:00 Communion Service (AT)9:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)10:30 Chair Satretching (LR)12:00 Noodle Ball! (PE)1:00 Sing Along: Hymns (LR)2:00 Bird Watching (CY)3:00 Tai Chi (LR)4:00 Oscar Winning Song Matchup(LR)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

10:00 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)11:00 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:30 Living & Laughing: Jokes (PE)1:30 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:15 Courtyard Chat & Refreshments (CY)3:30 On Cloud 9 - Game (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Monday, May 30 Friday, April 29

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 Monday Madness Bingo! (PE)1:00 Flag Coloring Page (PE)2:00 Spring Gardening (CY)3:00 What War Was Is? (LR)4:00 Memorial Day Puzzle (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

10:00 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)11:00 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:30 Fabulous Friday Bingo! (PE)1:30 Tending to the Garden (CY)2:15 Cornhole Game (PE)3:30 Create A Coral Reef! (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Tuesday, May 31 Saturday, April 30

9:30 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)10:30 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:00 What’s that taste? (LR)1:00 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:00 Equestrian Creation w/ Adrienna (PE)3:00 Blackout Bingo! (PE)4:00 Beach Ball Toss (PE)6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

10:00 Guided Stretching & Breathing (LR)11:00 The Daily Chronicle (LR)12:30 Pass The Ball (PE)1:30 Walking Club: Pets Welcome!2:15 Sing-Along Song (LR)3:30 Happy Hour in the AL Living Room!6:00 Evening Movie (LR)

Key KeyOur House Unit: (LR) Living Room, (DR) DiningRoom, (CY) Courtyard, (MSE) Multi-SensoryEnvironment Room, (PE) Personal ExpressionsRoom.Assisted Living: (ALR) Assisted Living Room,(APE) Assisted PE Room, (ACR) Assisted CraftRoom, (AT) Assisted Theatre, (AL) AssistedLibrary, (S) Salon

Our House Unit: (LR) Living Room, (DR) DiningRoom, (CY) Courtyard, (MSE) Multi-SensoryEnvironment Room, (PE) Personal ExpressionsRoom.Assisted Living: (ALR) Assisted Living Room,(APE) Assisted PE Room, (ACR) Assisted CraftRoom, (AT) Assisted Theatre, (AL) AssistedLibrary, (S) Salon

Happy Birthday Cierra Finley!

Doctor Shuttles:

Tuesdays from 8:15 am to 3:00 pmThursdays from 8:15 am to 3:00 pm

Scenic Drives:Monday, May 2nd @ 1:15 PMMonday, May 16th @ 1:15 PM

World Laughter Day …………………………………………….. May 1

World Star Wars Day …………………………………….……… May 4

Cinco de Mayo ………………………….……………………….…… May 5

Kentucky Derby Day ……………………………………………… May 7

Mother’s Day …………………………………………………………… May 8

Armed Forces Day ………………………………………….……. May 21

Memorial Day ………………………………………………….…… May 30

Memorial Day! Wear Your Red, White & Blue!

Memories Made in April

What is the quarterly Creation Contest?

Our Memory Care resident’s spend three monthscreating a unique interpretation of a famous piece

of art. Each community then submits their cre-ation and one is honored for its creativity and

uniqueness.

Join us in congratulating Sacramento on their creativeinterpretation of Claude Monet’s Water Lilies! Each

resident and manager helped to create lilies and waterout of a variety of materials like tissue paper, table

cloths, scrapbook paper and IMAGINATION.

Sacramento unveiled their creation at their monthlyCandle 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.

During the first quarter of 2016 the piece ofart that was selected was the group of paint-ings called Water Lilies by Claude Monet.

Congratulations Sacramento!

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By RubyMacDonaldEmpowered Living

Dewitt Jones

Today I walked into our living room, sat down and picked up one of two books which have been onour coffee table for months. During the day, I seldom take time to simply sit down and enjoy a goodbook. But today my eye was drawn to the treasure that has been lying on the glass table. It has alight green cover that is curling upward now and the personal inscription inside has faded, for I’vehad 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 meafter her retirement with a note that is still tucked into its pages. She writes that she thinks of meevery time she looks through it, and now she wants me to have it. She inked in a large asterisk onthe photos and poetry she loved the most. Helen died shortly after her retirement but I think of herwith great feeling even though we were not friends in the traditional way.

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 onlytime it is touched is when the dust cloth caresses it. But today the covers were opened and the greattreasures came tumbling out and I wondered --- how many books or photo albums do you have thatmay be crying to be opened so that they can spill the abundance of warm memories trapped betweenthe covers?

Through the years I have created at least thirty photo albums, usually one per year during the timethat Tom and I have been married. When the children were still at home I used to change coffeetable albums every month so we could enjoy the photos together and reminisce. However, now thechildren have homes of their own; and we live such busy lives that we seldom think to sit down withan album and let the memories flow. And when they come to visit from out of state, looking at photosdoesn’t seem to be a priority.

–Dag Hammarskjold.

In each book or album that you treasure, that your fingers have lovingly caressed as you securedphotos onto the pages so that your life will not be forgotten by the next generations, are the treasuresof a lifetime waiting to be enjoyed repeatedly with someone dear, or by yourself. Open the pagesslowly, take time to think back to the event, relive it, savor it, and embrace it with open arms. I findthat photos bring back memories that had been long forgotten but can be refreshed as though theyhappened yesterday. You need not limit this to photos albums. Perhaps you have treasured scrapbookstucked away someplace, filled with programs, tickets, pressed flowers, treasured greeting cards, andmore. We have several “Memory boxes” filled with scrapbooks or zip lock bags that bulging with ayear’s worth of memories, with the year written in black on the outside. Don’t wait any longer toenjoy what you’ve collected. “Night is drawing nigh---“

– Annie Dillard

Written by our beloved Ruby MacDonald