Theme of the Month:

In the month of December we will celebrate winter and all the beauty itbrings. Residents will be encouraged to join in activities centered aroundthe season, holiday’s, and traditions. For theme related programs, see theactivities highlighted in blue on our monthly calendar. Join us incelebrating…

December 2018

Baby it’s cold Outside

The Carlton TimesLove Honor Provide

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The Holidays and DementiaBy Ava M. Stinnett

For some, the holidays are a favorite time of the year. The days are about experiences andpeople, family traditions, recalling old memories and creating new ones, and tuning into whateveryou feel like doing at the moment. For caregivers and people living with dementia-relatedconditions, however, there will come a time when it’s just not feasible or practical to do everythingyou once did.

Writer Denis Norden is quoted as saying, “[When you hear your] children talking about holidays,you find they have a quite different memory of it from you. Perhaps everything is not how it is, buthow it’s remembered.” This seems to be an appropriate analogy for individuals living withdementia, Alzheimer’s, or similar conditions. How do we celebrate special occasions when oneor more of the people involved doesn’t remember or even understand what the celebration isabout?

First, adjust your expectations. It’s common for people with dementia to lack enthusiasm andinterest in the holidays. They may not remember past traditions, but that doesn’t mean you can’tcontinue to honor those traditions. You may need to reduce the number of activities an individualis involved in. Consider how your loved one could safely participate—whether it’s decorating theirresidence, baking holiday foods, or creating homemade greeting cards. Many individuals withdementia enjoy handling paper, so wrapping gifts together is another way of connecting to aspecial day.

Do your best to maintain routines and familiar settings. Changes to the daily schedule canincrease disorientation and anxiety. New environments and/or the presence of new or manypeople around can upset people with dementia. Be aware that they may also feel a sense ofloss, or holiday blues, because they miss a loved one they lost a long time ago, they don’trecognize the people around them, or they feel that someone is missing.

Music, whether seasonal or not, can cause a positive shift in mood. Try engaging the individual insinging songs together or dancing, but watch the reaction. A particular melody that evokes asoothing memory for one person might be quite upsetting for another. Depending on the setting,it may be more practical to have ambient music playing in the background.

If appropriate, try to spark memories by bringing out family photo albums or heirlooms. Helpstimulate memories by gently offering descriptions as you present each object. Keep thefrustration level low by not asking your loved one to name people, places, or other facts.

Be aware that memories of better times and what’s been lost may surface for the caregiver aswell. Talking with a close friend or a counselor often helps one manage the emotions that comewith holidays and other special days.

Memory Corner

Happy December Birthdays!

ResidentsBryce Nelson 12/06

George Palmer 12/21

EmployeesJoanna Adame 12/01

Richelle Pressa 12/01

Mark Baldoza 12/04

Rosa Gonzales 12/09

Maria Marivalla 12/14

Thelma Balolong 12/14

Susan Rosas 12/20

Andrew Quach 12/21

Gurvinder Sing 12/25

Belen Ealba 12/25

Jocelynn Ahnstrom 12/26

Lualhati Hernandez 12/27

Zenaida Halli 12/31

Resident Spotlight

Staff Spotlight

Is part of our Carlton family. She is a

wonderfull team player, and is a loving and

caring person, that is always ready to assist

our residents when needed. Arnel always

brings a smile to our residents face, she is a

grate activities assistant on the weekends

and an amazing personal caregiver. she does

both rolls well. We are glad to have Arnel

be part of our Carlton team.

My name is Mary. I was born on October 25,1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’ve been in

California since 1945. I’m a retired Office andSales Manager. I love to be involved in currentevents. I greatly enjoy exercise and listening to

country music. I also enjoy dancing, games,and playing cards. In the summer you will find

me sitting outside enjoying ice cream.

9:00 Morning News10:00 Morning Stretches10:30Walking Club12:30 Creative Creation1:30 Entertainment with Tony Braganza (AL LR)1:30 Christrmas Tree Lighting Social with EggNogg2:30 Winter Poetry3:30 Drum Circle5:30 Fluff and Fold / Wood Works6:00 Evening Movie

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Sunday,December 2, 20189:00 Morning News10:00 Morning Stretch10:30 Walking Club12:30 A Look at ChristmasTree History1:30 Creative Creation2:30 Sing Fit3:30 Brain Fitness5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Puzzling6:00 Evening Movie

Welcome our newResidents

Aurice L. Choyce

Faye Rodrigues

CARLTON RECIPE BOOK

Does your loved one have afavorite family recipe that you

would like to be featured in our Carlton recipe book?

Please Submit to Kushir or Eliana

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 & 4th Monday - Berkeley area after 12:00

9:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Morning Stretch10:30 Walking Club12:30 Music Trivia1:30 Ice Cream Sunday Social2:00 Sing Fit3:00 Spring Crafts5:30 Tactile Sensory / Fluff and Fold6:00 Evening Movie: Western

The “Best of the Best” awards honor associateswho have gone above and beyond to provide

particularly high quality, memorable experiencesfor residents and their families, and who

exemplify the Carlton Commitments:

See the Front Desk to nominate today!

Monday, April 2, 2018

Bold Black = Instructor or Entertainer

Blue = Theme of the Month Activities

AL LR = Living Room

AL CY = Assisted Living Courtyard

AL PE = Assisted Living Personal Expressions Room

LOCATION KEY

9:00 Morning News10:00 Morning Stretches10:30 Walking Club12:30 Spelling Bee1:30 DC Dancers Christmans Recital (AL/LR)1:30 Christmans Music Social with Hot Coco2:00 Sing Fit3:00 Creative Creation5:30 Fluff and Fold / Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Sunday, December 9, 2018

9:00 Kelly & Ryan Show 10:00 Morning Stretch 10:30 Walking Club 12:30 Spelling Bee1:30 Writing Christmans Letters2:30 Art with Bridgett3:00 Creative Creation

5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Magazines 6:00 Evening Movie

9:00 Morning News 10:00 Morning Stretch 10:30 Nail Painting / Makeup12:30 Christmans Spelling Bee1:30 Entertainment Darlyn Jazz Christmans Trio

(ALLR)1:30 Math Trivia

2:00 Craft Class Decotaing pine cones 3:30 Bingo 5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Magazines 6:00 Evening Movie

Friday, December 7, 20189:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Morning Stretch10:30 Walking Club12:30 A Look Hanukkah’s Meaning1:30 Bingo2:00 Holiday Sing Fit3:00 Creative Creation5:30 Fluff andFold/ Tactile Sencory6:30 Evening Movie

Thursday, December 6, 2018

9:00 Ryan And Kelly Show10:00 Abby on the Piano10:30 Balance Bar and Streches12:45 Math Trivia1:30 Christmans Sing Along with AL Friends2:30 Creative Creation3:30 Brain Trivia5:30 Tactile sensory6:00 Evening Movie

9:00 Kelly and Ryan Show9:45 Live 2 B Healthy10:30 Prayer Service With Sister Rosalia12:30 Variety Hour1:00 Spelling Bee1:30 Bingo2:30 Matinee Showing Elf3:30Art Circle5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie

Monday, December 3, 2018

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Wednesday, December 5, 20189:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Book Club10:30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen12:45 Spelling Bee1:45 Sing Along2:45 Scenic Drive Creative Creation2:45 Holiday Coloring pages5:30 Fluff and Fold / Tactile Sensory6:00 Evening Movie

Happy BirthdayBryce Nelson!

Christmas Sweater Day

Show yourHoliday Cheer

Monday, December 10 , 20189:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Morning Stretch10:30 Walking Club12:30 Book Club1:30 Fruit Cake Social with AL Friends2:00 Sing Fit3:00 Creative Creation5:30 Entertainment with Alligator6:30 Evening Movie:Holidays

Heal is a new way for you to connect with alicensed physician, internist or family doctorthat is available to come to our communitywithout you having to leave the comfort of yourown home. Avoid the drive to the doctors andskip the waiting room!

Please see Kushir for more information!Or visit www.heal.com.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Wednesday, December12, 2018

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Thursday December13, 2018

9:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Ball Toss10:30 Chair Aerobics With Carmen12:30 Spelling Bee1:30 Entertainment A Country Christmas (AL/LR)1:30 Afternoon Social Country Christmas Music andHot Coco2:45 Scenic Drive2:45 Matinee Showing Santa Claues5:30 Fluff and Fold / Wood Works

6:00 Evening Movie

9:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Morning Streches10:30 A look at Christmas Around the World12:30 Guess the Sentence Game1:30 Entertainment The Therapist (AL/LR)1:30 Art Class Make your own Christmas Card2:00 Creative Creation3:30 Holiday Time Slip5:30 Fluff and Fold / Tactile Sensory6:00 Evening Movie

9:00 Kelly & Ryan Show 10:00 Morning Stretch 10:30 Walking Club 12:30 Spelling Bee 1:00 Greating Card Making2:30 Art with Bridgett3:30 Brain Fitness

5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Magazines 6:00 Evening Movie Wonder

9:00 Morning News10:00 Morning Stretch10:30 Nail Painting/ Tactile Sensory12:30 Ball Toss1:00 Christmas Wrapping Gifts1:45 Creative Creation1:30 Rockridge Coral Choir (AL LR)2:30 Afternoon social With Egg Nog3:00 Brain Trivia5:30 Wood Works/ Fluff and Fold6:00 Evening Movie The Sound Of Music

9:00 Morning News10:00 Morning Stretches10:30 Walking Club12:45 Spelling Bee1:30 Holiday Entertainment with Isidro Vragas(AL/LR)1:30 Chef Hour: Chritsmans Cookies3:00 SingFit5:30 Tactile Sensory / Fluff And Fold6:00 Evening Movie

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Sunday, December 16, 2018

Friday, December 14 , 2018

Wear your country Gear

9:00 Kelly and Ryan Show9:45 Live 2 B Healthy

10:30 Prayer Service With Sister Rosalia12:45 Craft Hour Macaroni Snowflakes1:30 Tactile Sensory Activity2:00 Christmans Sing Along3:00 Creative Creation

5:30 Fluff and Fold 6:00 Evening Movie

Red andWhite Day

Show your Holiday Spirit!

Monday, December 17, 2018 Friday, December 21, 20189:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Morning Stretch10:30 Walking Club12:30 Advice Hour1:30 Creative Creation2:30 Hot Apple Cider Social3:00 Sing Fit5:30 Entertainment with Ken Sosa6:00 Evening Movie: the Golden Age of Musicals

9:00 Morning News10:00 Morning Stretch10:30 Nail Painting/ Makeup12:30 Jingle Ball Toss1:00 Math Trivia1:30 House Warming Party with Tom And Jeff(AL/LR)2:30 Entertainment With Todd Hemmerley3:30 Brain Fitness5:30 Wood Works/ Fluff and Fold6:00 Evening Movie A Chrstmas Carol

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Call the front desk and ask for the Beauty Salonto book your appointment

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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Saturday, December 22, 20189:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Abby on the Piano10:30 Morning Fitness12:30 Math Trivia1:30 Christmans Craft with AL Friends2:30 Entertainment with Ed Davin3:45 Time Slip5:30 Fluff and Fold / Walking Club6:30 Boy Scouts Caroling

Wednesday, December 19, 20189:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Advice Hour10:30 Chair Aerobics With Carmen12:30 Bingo1:30 Spelling Bee2:00 Crafting Hour Ginger Bread House Making 3:00 Creative Creation5:00 Christmas Light Show Scenic Drive 6:00 Evening Movie

9:00 Kelly and Ryan Show9:45 Live 2 B Healthy10:30 Prayer Service With Sister Rosalia12:45 Spelling Bee1:00 Stocking Decorating with Christmas Music2:30 Christmas Sing Along3:30 Brain Fitness5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Puzzling6:00 Evening Movie Holiday Flick6:15 Residents Christmas Party (AL LR)

9:00 Kelly & Ryan Show 10:00 Morning Stretch 10:30 Walking Club 12:30 Creative Creation1:30 Christmas Pajama Social with Egg Nogg2:30 Art Class With Bridgett

3:00 Drum Citcle 5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Magazines 6:00 Evening Movie6:00 Christmas Pajama Party and Cocktail Night(AL/LR)

Thursday, December 20, 2018

9:00 Morning News10:00 Morning Stretches10:30 Walking Club12:30 Sing Fit1:30 Chef Hour a Taste of Christmas2:30 Creative Creation3:30 Brain Trivia5:30 Coco and Tea with Thraputic Massage / Fluff AndFold6:00 Evening Movie The Grinch

Happy BirthdayGeorge Palmer !

ChristmasSweater Day

ChristmasPajamaDay

Tuesday, December 25, 20189:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Abby on the Piano10:30 Morning Fitness11:30 Christmas Day Family Brunch1:00 Christmas Cookie Decorating1:30 Entertainment The Piano (AL/LR)2:00 Sing Fit Christmas Caroling

3:30 Time Slip5:30 Fluff and Fold / Walking Club6:00 Evening Movie: Holiday

Monday, December 24 , 20189:00 Kelly and Ryan Show10:00 Morning Stretch10:30 Walking Club12:30 Advice Hour1:00 Christmas Eve Social Ginger Snap Cookies andHot Coco2:30 Christmas Sing Fit3:00 Craft Hour5:30 Sing Along / Fluff and Fold6:00 Evening Movie: A Christmas Story

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 9:00 Kelly and Ryan Show 10:00 Advice Hour 10:30 Chair Aerobics With Carmen 12:30 Bingo 1:30 Spelling Bee 2:00 Candy Cane Social 2:45 Scenic Drive 3:30 Brain Fitness

5:30 Sing Along 6:00 Evening Movie

Thursday,December 27, 2018

Friday , December 28, 20189:00 Kelly & Ryan Show 10:00 Morning Stretch 10:30 Walking Club 12:30 Spelling Bee 1:45 New Year New You Social2:30 Art with Bridgett

3:30 Bingo 5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Magazines 6:00 Evening Movie

9:00 Kelly and Ryan Show9:45 Live 2 B Healthy

10:30 Prayer Service With Sister Rosalia12:4 Spelling Bee2:00 End of the year Social With Snacks3:00 Brain Trivia3:30 Book Club

5:30 Fluff and Fold 6:00 Evening Movie

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Sunday, December 30, 2018

9:00 Morning News 10:00 Morning Stretch 10:30 Nail Painting / Makeup 12:30 Beach Volley Ball1:30 A Doug Arrington Jazzy Holiday (ALLR)1:30 Math Trivia

2:00 Advice For the New Year 2020 3:30 Bingo 5:30 Fluff and Fold/ Magazines 6:00 Evening Movie

9:00 Morning News10:00 Morning Stretches10:30 Walking Club12:30 Spelling Bee1:30 Discussion on the New Year Coming2:30 Sing Fit3:30 Ball Toss5:30 Fluff and Fold / Sing Along6:00 Evening Movie

Monday, December 31, 2018 9:00 Kelly & Ryan Show 10:00 Morning Stretch 10:30 Walking Club 12:30 Spelling Bee 1:00 A New Years Eve Toast Social

2:30 Art Class3:00 Brain Fitness

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November is not only a time to givethanks and celebrate the Thanksgivingholiday, it’s also a time to recognize thechallenges family caregivers face whencaring for their loved ones whileoffering some much-needed support.

Day in and day out more than 65 millionfamily members fill a vital caregiver role inthis country. Live 2 B Healthy works toalleviate some of the stress and worryplaced on those caregivers by providingprograms for their loved ones which promote physical activity andparticipation in a safe and supervised setting at home in their community.

Live 2 B Healthy strives to alleviate many of the common issues surroundingaging by centering our focus on building strength and balance to improveoverall health while reducing falls and the need for hospitalization. Live 2 BHealthy programs have been proven to increase balance, strength, andmobility while improving sleeping patterns, improving eating habits andproviding social opportunities.

Our programs are truly uniqueand our trainers customize eachclass based on the physicalabilities of the participants so thateveryone can be successfulthroughout the program.

Live 2 B Healthy is committed toproviding programs which notonly benefit seniors but also thecommunities in which we serve,their associates and also familycaregivers by providing renewed

independence, increased mobility and an overall improvement in the qualityof life for our program participants.

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The Work at Dakim Isn’t All Fun and Games.Hey, We Take a Lunch Break.

Seriously though, at Dakim, we’ve worked hard at making brain fitness fun.There’s nothing out there remotely like Dakim® BrainFitness. It transforms rigorous

cognitive exercises and the latest technology into extremely fun and engaging“brain games” created just for seniors. Dakim BrainFitness is designed for

everyone—from those that are sharp as tacks to individuals with mild cognitiveimpairment and even those with moderate dementia. And the Dakim BrainFitness

System self-adjusts the level of difficulty to match each individual’s ability, so it’salways challenging and engaging for each and every user, each and every time.

Since new content is downloaded regularly, our “gameologists” areat work night and day developing new and unique exercises.

There are currently over 125 different types of games available.Here are just a few we’re really excited about:

Famous People, Little Known Facts. Have fun,learn secrets about celebrities like James Cagney andWalter Cronkite while exercising short-term memory.

What’s Different? Helps improve visuospatialcognition. Users have to find a unique

image among many very similar images.

Aunt Mazie’s Minute Math. Arithmetic wasnever this entertaining. This exercise strengthens the

calculating part of the brain in a lightning round accompanied by the MinuteWaltz—which Aunt Mazie is quick to point out is actually a minute and one-half.

Scrambled Letters. The language center of the brain is challenged in anexercise that’s a favorite among those who love word games.

Phoenician Decoder. Exercises, Language, Short-Term Memory and CriticalThinking in a fun game that will remind you of the days when you had to

send in two box-tops and 25¢ to get your own decoder ring.

Name That Song. This exercise is literally atrip down memory lane. Everyone has fun hearingold favorites while exercising short-term memory.

As of this publication, there have been over 150,000user sessions and over a million “games” played. At Dakim,

we’ve visited hundreds of senior communities around the country and consultedwith just as many seniors. Personally. We will continue to do so to ensure all Dakim

brain games are appropriately challenging and entertaining. If you have anythoughts, feedback or anecdotes, we would love to hear from you.

Send an email to brainstorm@dakim.com or write at:Brain Storm, 2121 Cloverfield Blvd., Suite 205, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Coming soon to yourCarlton community—Dakim BrainFitness will beavailable for all computersand tablets so you’ll nolonger have to visit theDakim console for your dailydose of brain fitness. Staytuned for more details!

Dakim is easy for anyoneto use. Its ever-changingexercises are fun and theprogram self-adjusts the levelof challenge to the ability ofthe user. And while it’s veryentertaining and enjoyable touse, it gives each user arigorous and thoroughcognitive workout in sixcognitive domains (long-termmemory, short-term memory,language, computation,visuospatial orientation andcritical thinking.) That’s whywe say Dakim BrainFitness isgrounded in science, based onfun. And Dakim BrainFitness isso enjoyable that seniors lookforward to their next session.

Ready to get started? Letyour Personal Expressions orProgramming team know.