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In the month of July we will celebrate different cultural experiencessurrounding BBQs around the world. Residents will be encouraged to joinin programming centered around geography, cultural experiences, foodtasting, and travel related to various types of BBQ’s. For theme relatedprograms, see the activities highlighted in red on our monthly calendar.Join us in celebrating….

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Seven Conditions Often Confused with Alzheimer’s DiseaseBy Ava M. Stinnett

When a loved one starts to exhibit signs of dementia, it can be difficult to know what to do first. Are thesigns typical of the normal aging processor, or is it cognitive decline that indicates the onset ofAlzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? Alzheimer’s is not the only condition that affectsbrain functionality. How does one get an accurate diagnosis when there are numerous other medicalissues that mimic dementia that are treatable and, perhaps, reversible? Let’s take a look at someconditions that can be confused with dementia.

Infection. A number of different types of infection can be confused with Alzheimer’s disease. Thisincludes urinary tract infections, skin infections, and lung infections like pneumonia.

Medications. Many popular medications come with some significant side effects. These medicationscan affect both mental and physical well-being. For example, antidepressants can make patientsappear tired, both mentally and physically.

Dehydration. Dehydration can significantly reduce normal body functionality and can also negativelyaffect cognitive functionality. To prevent confusion, experts typically recommend that we drink morewater during the hot summer months or when engaging in strenuous exercise to ensure we don’t feelrun down and unable to perform at our best.

Stroke. A stroke can result in paralysis, slurred speech, confusion, impaired decision-making, andother problems affecting cognitive functionality. That’s why it’s so easy to confuse a single, powerfulstroke or several “mini strokes” with forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia.

Sleep Apnea. Few people get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Somestruggle to get enough sleep because of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that’s associated withintermittent breathing problems that prevent the body from entering a deep and restful sleep. Theresult can be an exhausted individual who appears sluggish, both physically and mentally, which caneasily be mistakenfor dementia.

High Blood Pressure. Rapid adjustments to blood pressure can have a dramatic effect on ourphysical appearance and mental functionality. The problem is often apparent in older adults,particularly those struggling with high blood pressure or heart disease. Oftentimes, this issue may alsobe related to medications that affect blood pressure.

Brain Tumor. There are few diagnoses more frightening than a brain tumor, which can affect anindividual’s behavior. Although popular opinion insists that this condition is often inoperable, many braintumors can be effectively removed without dramatically affecting the behavior of the patient.

If you recognize these signs in yourself or a loved one, it would be wise to see a physician. Your familydoctor may do part of an evaluation and then recommend a doctor who is experienced in Alzheimer’sdiagnosis such as a neurologist, geriatrician, or other specialist to complete testing. Early testing canhelp a physician determine if Alzheimer’s is a likely factor, allowing the individual and family members toplan for the future.

SourcesThe Alzheimer’s Association. (2017). 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Retrieved fromhttps://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp#signs.Mayo Clinic. (2017). Alzheimer’s disease: Diagnosis and treatment. Retrieved fromhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350453.

Mindy TuckerPersonal Care

Manager

Jesa BelenMedication Manager

Sarah DebordExecutive Assistant

Shanna JenningsRetirement Counselor

Ignacio Garcia Director of Plant

Operations

Michelle GaileyExecutive Director

Carlton Senior Living Poet’s Corner

Management Team

Mariana was born inVeracruz, Mexico. She cameto Pittsburg, California in

2003. Mariana has 5children and loves to go

camping and to the movies.She works here at Carlton

Poet’s Corner as ahousekeeper and she does awonderful job and works very

hard to keep our buildingclean. . Mariana keep up thegood work we all appreciate

it.

Noreen was born in CountyCork, Ireland. She is the

youngest of 13 siblings. Shewas married with her husbandfor 42 years, and she was astay at home mom to her twodaughters. She enjoys playingbingo and sing along's about

Irish music. She also has twofavorite TV shows which areJudge Judy and Wheel of

fortune. Noreen is a wonderfulwoman with a great sense of

humor.

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Paula Campagnoli 7/12

Elieen Robertshaw 7/16

Darlene Smith 7/31

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8:15-9:15 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:30-10:00 Guided Exercise (LR)10:15-10:45 Christ The King Liturgy (LR)10:45-11:15 Daily Assurances (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:15 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:30-3:30 Happy Hour w/ Music (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Let’s Have Music & Dancing (LR)7:00-9:00 Drama Movie (LR)

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Saturday, July 6

8:15-9:00 Daily Humor & Advice Column (LR)9:00-9:30 Guided Exercises (LR)9:45-10:00 Theme Of The Month Discussion (LR)10:15-10:45 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:00-11:30 Daily Assurances (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Food For Though W/ Matt (LR)2:30-3:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)3:45-4:30 BBQ Images From Around The World Discussion (LR)4:45-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Sing-A-Long Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Movie Night w/ Popcorn (LR)

Monday, July 1

Thursday, July 48:15-9:30 Daily Humor & Exercise (LR)9:45-11:15 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:15-3:00 Men’s Group (CY)2:30-3:30 Fourth Of July Party & Piano w/ Todd Netland (LR)3:45-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 Balloon Toss & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Night Movie (LR)

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Friday, July 5

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Wednesday, July 3

8:15-9:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:15-9:45 Guided Exercises (LR)10:00-10:30 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-11:30 Music w/ Andrew (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:30-3:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)3:45-4:45 Sing Fit (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Dakim Brain Fitness Game (LR)7:00-9:00 Movie Night (LR)

8:15-9:30 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:45-10:15 Fabulous Fitness (LR)10:30-11:00 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:15 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)2:30-3:30 American Flag Craft (LR)3:45-4:30 Drum Circle (LR)6:00-7:00 Poem Session & Discussion (LR)7:00-9:00 Comedy Movie Night (LR)

8:15-9:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:30-10:00 Morning Exercise (LR)10:15-10:30 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-11:30 Music w/ Andrew (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:15-3:30 Korean BBQ Images & Discussion (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 Balloon Toss & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Movie Night (LR)

8:15-9:30 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:45-10:00 Guided Exercises (LR)10:15-10:45 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:00-11:30 BBQ Discussion & Images (LR)11:45-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 BBQ Painting Project (LR)2:30-3:30 Sing Fit (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Balloon Toss & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Classic Movie (LR)

8:15-9:15 Current Events & Exercise (LR)9:30-11:30 Early Matinee Movie “ Barbecue; A Texas Love Story “ (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Beach Ball Toss (LR)1:15-2:15 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:15-3:00 Men’s Group (LR)2:15-2:30 Daily Assurances (LR)2:30-3:30 Piano w/ Todd Netland (LR)3:30-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Music & Brain Games (LR)7:00-9:00 Concert Hall Movie (LR)

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8:15-9:30 Current Events & Exercise (LR)9:45-10:30 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-11:30 Music w/ Andrew (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:00 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:30-3:30 Men’s Group (CY)2:30-3:00 Walking Club (LR)2:30-3:15 Sing -A - Long (LR)3:30-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Dakim Brain Fitness Game (LR)7:00-9:00 Movie Night (LR)

8:15-9:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:15-9:45 Guided Exercises (LR)10:00-11:00 At Therapy w/ Tobey From Vitas (LR)10:30-12:00 Surprise Scenic Drive w/ Matt (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:30 Piano w/ Todd Netland (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:45-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Music & Daily Art Images (LR)7:00-9:00 Movie Night w/ Popcorn (LR)

Friday, July 12

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8:15-9:30 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:45-10:15 Guided Exercise (LR)10:15-10:45 Christ The King Liturgy (LR)11:00-11:30 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:00 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:30-3:30 Happy Hour w/ Music (LR)3:45-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 Chill w/ Bob Ross Art & Design (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Night Movie (LR)

8:15-9:30 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:45-10:15 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-10:45 Daily Assurances (LR)11:45-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:00 Texas BBQ Discussion & Images (LR)3:15-3:30 What Is Your Favorite BBQ Meat? (LR)3:30-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 BBQ Painting Project (LR)7:00-9:00 Comedy Movie Night (LR)

8:15-9:30 Daily Humor & Current Events (LR)9:45-10:15 Guided Exercise (LR)10:30-11:00 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:00 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:15-3:00 Men’s Group (CY)2:30-3:30 Piano w/ Todd Netland (LR)3:30-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)7:00-9:00 Evening Classic Movie (LR)

8:15-9:00 Daily Humor & Advice Column (LR)9:00-9:30 Guided Exercises (LR)9:45-10:30 Food For Thought w/ Matt (LR)10:45-11:30 Sing - A - Long (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:30 Piano w/ Todd Netland (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Balloon Toss & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Night Movie (LR)

8:15-9:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:30-10:00 Fabulous Fitness (LR)10:30-11:30 Music w/ Andrew (ELR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)2:30-3:00 Best BBQ In Montana Images & Talk (LR)3:15-3:30 Daily Assurances (LR)3:45-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Chair Basketball & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Cinema Motion Picture (LR)

8:15-9:00 Daily Humor & Current Events (LR)9:15-9:40 Guided Exercise (LR)9:45-10:15 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-11:30 Music w/ Andrew (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:00 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:30-3:30 Men’s Group (CY)2:30-3:15 Walking Club (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Dakim Brain Fitness Game & Music (LR7:00-9:00 Evening Movie (LR)

8:15-9:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:15-9:45 Guided Exercise (LR)9:45-10:15 Daily Assurances (LR)10:15-10:45 Christ the King Liturgy (LR)10:45-11:30 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:45-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:00 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:30-3:30 Happy Hour Piano w/ Miles M. (LR)3:45-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 Music & Dance w/ Conversation (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Night Movie (LR)

8:15-9:30 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:45-10:15 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-1045 Daily Assurances (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:30-2:30 Sing Fit (LR)2:45-3:00 Hawaiian BBQ Images & Talk (LR)3:15-3:30 Daily Art Images & Discussion (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LRT)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Let’s Make A Collage Of BBQ (LR)7:00-9:00 Movie Night (LR)

Sunday, July 14

Monday, July 15

Tuesday, July 16

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Friday, July 19

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Saturday, July 20

Tuesday, December 298:00-8:30 Sunrise Earth8:30-9:00 Morning Stretch8:00-9:00 Massage w/ Mary OH9:00-10:00 Massage w/ Mary AL10:00-10:30 Snack and Stretch break10:30-11:00 Armchair Travel12:30-1:00 Word Games1:00-2:00 Live 2B Healthy2:00-2:30 Snack and Stretch Break2:00-3:00 Buck on the Guitar3:00-4:00 BINGO!6:00-8:00 Evening Movie

Sunday, July 21

Monday, July 22

Tuesday, January 26

Wednesday, January 27

Tuesday, July 23

Wednesday, July 24

8:15-9:30 Daily Humor & Exercise (LR)9:45-10:15 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-11:30 Music w/ Andrew (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:15 Live 2 Be Healthy (DR)2:15-3:00 Men’s Group (CY)2:15-3:30 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:15 Walking Club (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Dakim Brain Fitness Game (LR)7:00-9:00 Movie Night (LR)

8:15-9:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:15-9:45 Fabulous Fitness (LR)10:00-11:00 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:15-11:30 Daily Assurances (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:45 Nail Bar w/ Drinks (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 BBQ Painting Project (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Movie Night (LR)

8:15-9:15 Current Events & Advice Column (LR)9:30- 10:00 Guided Exercises (LR)10:15-10:45 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (LR)1:15-2:15 Live 2 Be Healthy (DR)2:15-3:00 Men’s Group (CY)2:30-3:30 Piano w/ Todd Netland (LR)3:45-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Brain Games & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Night Movie (LR)

Thursday, July 25

8:15-9:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:15-9:30 Morning Exercise (LR)9:30-10:15 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-11:30 Music w/ Andrew (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:00 Discussion On BBQ Pitmasters & Images (LR)3:15-3:30 Daily Assurances (LR)3:45-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Poem Session & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Evening Movie (LR)

8:15-9:30 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:15-9:30 Morning Exercise (LR)9:45-10:15 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:15-10:45 Christ the King Liturgy (LR)11:00-11:30 Daily Assurances (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:00 Live 2 Be Healthy (LR)2:30-3:30 Happy Hour w/ Music (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 Chill w/ Bob Ross Art & Discussion (LR)7:00-9:00 Movie Night (LR)

Saturday, July 27

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Friday, July 26

8:15-9:30 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:45-10:15 Guided Exercises (LR)10:45-11:00 Daily Assurances (LR)11:15-11:30 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:00 Brazilian BBQ Images & Discussion (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 BBQ Painting Project (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Night Movie (LR)

8:15-9:00 Daily Humor & Current Events (LR)9:15-9:45 Guided Exercises (LR)10:15-10:45 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)10:30-12:00 Surprise Scenic Ride w/ Matt (LR)11:00-11:30 Fijian BBQ Discussion & Images (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:30 Piano w/ Todd Netland (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 Balloon Toss & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Evening Movie (LR)

8:15-9:38:15-9:30 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:45-10:15 Guided Exercise (LR)10:30-11:00 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:15-11:30 Daily Assurances (LR)11:15-11:30 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:00 Greek BBQ Images & Talk (LR)3:45-4:45 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)4:30-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 BBQ Painting Project (LR)7:00-9:00 Classic Movie (LR)

Monday, December 288:15-9:00 Daily Humor & Current Events (LR)9:15-9:45 Guided Exercises (LR)10:00-10:30 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:00-11:15 Daily Assurances (LR)11:15-11:30 All BBQ Images & Discussion (LR)1:15-2:15 Sing Fit (LR)2:30-3:30 Piano w/ Todd Netland (LR)3:45-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (LR)6:00-7:00 Balloon Toss & Music (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Night Movie (LR)

Tuesday, December 298:00-8:30 Sunrise Earth8:30-9:00 Morning Stretch8:00-9:00 Massage w/ Mary OH9:00-10:00 Massage w/ Mary AL10:00-10:30 Snack and Stretch break10:30-11:00 Armchair Travel12:30-1:00 Word Games1:00-2:00 Live 2B Healthy2:00-2:30 Snack and Stretch Break2:00-3:00 Buck on the Guitar3:00-4:00 BINGO!6:00-8:00 Evening Movie

Wednesday, December 308:00-8:30 Sunrise Earth8:30-9:00 Fabulous Fitness w/Matt9:00-10:00 Morning Music Sing-Along10:00-10:30 Snack and Stretch break10:30-11:00 Ed Gorzynski on the Accordian12:30-1:00 Word Games1:00-2:00 TV Land: The Carol Burnett Show2:00-2:30 d Stretch break2:30-3:30 BINGO3:30-4:15 Pete Mason at the piano

Sunday, July 28

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Tuesday, January 26

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Tuesday , July 308:15-9:15 Current Events & Exercise (LR)9:30-10:00 Guided Exercises (LR)10:15-10:45 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:00-11:15 Daily Assurances (LR)10:30-11:30 Music w/ Andrew (LR)1:00-1:15 Balloon Toss (DR)1:15-2:15 Live 2 Be Healthy (DR)2:15-3:00 Men’s Group (CY)2:30-3:30 Sing-A-Long w/ Drum Circle (LR)3:30-4:30 Winner Winner Bingo (DR)6:00-7:00 Dakim Brain Games (LR)7:00-9:00 Late Night Movie (LR)

Wednesday, July 318:15-9:00 BBQ Creative Storytelling (LR)9:15-9:45 Guided Exercise (LR)10:00-10:45 Daily Chronicles & Extra (LR)11:00-11:30 Daily Assurances (LR)11:30-12:00 Hand Spa Before Lunch (LR)1:00-2:00 Sing Fit (LR)2:15-2:45 Dakim Brain Fitness Games (LR)3:00-3:15 Mexican BBQ Images & Talk (LR)4:45-5:00 Hand Spa Before Dinner (LR)6:00-7:00 Sing - A - Long (LR)7:00-9:00 Classic Movie (LR)

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Tuesday and Saturday(Except Holidays)

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Sign up at the

First Impressions desk for appointments.

Poet’s Corner Information

Transportation Schedule

Doctor Shuttles Every Tuesday andThursday

Appointment times must be made between10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Please sign up with front desk and give 48hour notice. Thank you !

The “Best of the Best” awards honorassociates who have gone aboveand beyond to provide particularly

high quality, memorableexperiences

for residents and their families. Bestof The Best forms are at the front

desk

Welcome Our New Resident

Peter Bruno

Anita Patterson

Lauretta Cruhlac

Support GroupWill be coming in August and it

will be posted at the front desk foreither the 1st or the 8th. And for6:30pm with dinner provided.

Thank you

From The New York Times: “Falls in Older Americans Are Rising. Here’s How to Prevent Them.”This week, The New York Times examined a new study published in the medical journal JAMA, which found that"for people over 75, the rate of mortality from falls more than doubled from 2000 to 2016." While the overallpicture shows that this is likely due to people living longer with conditions that would have been fatal in the past,the trend is concerning. However, the good news is that falls are not inevitable, and there are ways to prevent orreduce the recurrence. Although The New York Times highlighted the following list of steps that the general publiccan easily take to reduce the risk of falling, only a few of these suggestions can be applied for residents living withdementia living in memory care communities:

1. Exercise: At least 20 minutes a day of strength and balance training can greatly reduce your risk of falling.2. Mind your meds: Medications, especially sleep aides, can be particularly dangerous for older people since

they can build up in your system and cause dizziness. Melatonin is recommended as a natural, milderalternative.

3. Re-accessorize: Footwear is critical when assessing fall risk. Slip-on shoes without backs, slippers andheels increase the chance of falling. Even though it may be difficult to accept that a cane or walker hasbeen recommended, using it will increase your ability to be independent for longer.

4. Assess Tripping Hazards: Pets, small rugs, extension cords and uneven floors can easily cause falls.Keeping a light on at night can help prevent tripping on thresholds between rooms or sleeping pets.

5. Early and Often to the Bathroom: Good hydration helps prevent dizziness, so definitely drink plenty ofwater, but don't wait until you're desperate to go to the bathroom. Rushing can cause a fall!

Those living with dementia have a different set of risks that could result in falls, and I believe The New YorkTimes’ list is a compilation of standard practices but are not enough for memory care. The most effective way toprevent or reduce recurrence of falls in memory care is person-centered fall management. Memory care providersneed to go beyond the standard practices and really focus on the individual needs of their residents to be mostsuccessful. Here are a few proactive measures that memory care communities take to reduce falls and preventan unnecessary trip to the emergency room:

1. Environment: Design the environment specific to the individual for comfort, while placing most commonlyused items within reach of the bed or accessible above the knees.

2. Mobile Aids: Place proper aids within reach of the bed allowing the resident to move independently or ifunable to ambulate, place safety precautions to avoid injury if/when the resident self-lowers to the groundto move out of the bed.

3. Bed Positioning: When performing nightly well checks on the residents, make sure care staff check theposition of the resident on the bed to avoid rolling or slipping out of bed.

People living with dementia can present special challenges for caregivers both in the home and in memory careunits, so finding ways to prevent falls is critical to keep loved ones safe and give their families peace of mind.

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Balance decreases as we age, and more importantly, falling is a major problem.According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one ofevery three Americans over the age of 65 falls each year, and among individuals65-84, falls account for 87% of all fractures and are the second leading cause ofspinal cord and brain injuries. Many seniors believe that walking is enoughexercise to stay fit and healthy but, according to Dr. Robert Sweezy, renownedosteoporosis expert, walking is not enough to increase muscle and bone density,a key component in remaining independent.

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