The Carlton Times. Baby it s cold Outside. December Theme of the Month:

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1 December 2018 The Carlton Times Love Honor Provide Theme of the Month: In the month of December we will celebrate winter and all the beauty it brings. Residents will be encouraged to join in activities centered around the season, holiday s, and traditions. For theme related programs, see the activities highlighted in blue on our monthly calendar. Join us in celebrating Baby it s cold Outside 2726 Fifth Street, Davis, CA License#

2 The Holidays and Dementia By Ava M. Stinnett Memory Corner For some, the holidays are a favorite time of the year. The days are about experiences and people, family traditions, recalling old memories and creating new ones, and tuning into whatever you feel like doing at the moment. For caregivers and people living with dementia-related conditions, however, there will come a time when it s just not feasible or practical to do everything you 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, but how it s remembered. This seems to be an appropriate analogy for individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer s, or similar conditions. How do we celebrate special occasions when one or more of the people involved doesn t remember or even understand what the celebration is about? First, adjust your expectations. It s common for people with dementia to lack enthusiasm and interest in the holidays. They may not remember past traditions, but that doesn t mean you can t continue to honor those traditions. You may need to reduce the number of activities an individual is involved in. Consider how your loved one could safely participate whether it s decorating their residence, baking holiday foods, or creating homemade greeting cards. Many individuals with dementia enjoy handling paper, so wrapping gifts together is another way of connecting to a special day. Do your best to maintain routines and familiar settings. Changes to the daily schedule can increase disorientation and anxiety. New environments and/or the presence of new or many people around can upset people with dementia. Be aware that they may also feel a sense of loss, or holiday blues, because they miss a loved one they lost a long time ago, they don t recognize 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 in singing songs together or dancing, but watch the reaction. A particular melody that evokes a soothing 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. Help stimulate memories by gently offering descriptions as you present each object. Keep the frustration 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 as well. Talking with a close friend or a counselor often helps one manage the emotions that come with holidays and other special days.

3 Davis Director Team Amber Gustafon Executive Director Jesse Vasquez Programming Manager Miriam Farris Retirement Counselor Alex Bevaqua Associate Retirement Counselor Vivian Olmedo Memory Care Director Lindsey Moret Director Resident Services June Heo MC Personal Care Manager Jake Curri Dining Room Manager Eric DeMuth Resident Liaison Ben Slade Medication Manager Josh Turner Plant Operations Manager Jessalyn Eernisse Personal Expressions Manager

4 Penny Ellenberger was born on July 19, 1928 in the city of Hammond, Indiana. Born as a Baptist as a young girl, Penny recalls moving a lot due to the depression; her father would have to go from job to job, thus home moved around a lot. Even through the moves, Penny was able to finish High School, and entered College in hopes of getting her degree in Home Economics, but fell in love with her future husband, Larry. After Larry and Penny were married they had 3 beautiful children; two lovely daughters and a son. Penny also enjoyed pets, and raised many dogs, cats, and a multitude of horses. Here at Carlton, Penny enjoys participating in an array of activities, and is a truly a sweet pea that can brighten anyone s day. Jamie McQuown was born January 1980 in the beautiful quaint college town of Chico, California, but raised in Oroville until 8 years old with her sister. Eventually Jamie and her family moved to the bay area (Contra Costa County) and grew up in the area until she was 16. Now in Sacramento, Jamie decided to have a fun life before settling down and having her lovely daughter, Ella. After having Ella, Jamie decided to head back to school where she worked diligently on her degrees: AA and BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Service, as well as a MBA in Health Care Management, all while she raised Ella on her own, took care of her mother and step-father, and worked full time. Jamie has worked an array of interesting jobs like being a fugitive recovery agent (bounty hunter) and even applied to become an FBI agent, but turned it down as soon as she realized she rather help people in healthcare services. A quote that Jamie reminds herself when times are tough is, how bad do you want it? A phrase that continues to stick with her even till today!

5 Please Welcome Our New Neighbors to Sunday, Thursday, November 1 10:45 AM - Fitness with Sandra (AR) 1:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 2:00 PM - Sno-cone Thursdays (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: The Andy Griffith Show (LR) 3:00 PM Their - Prize Bingo New (AR) Home! 4:00 PM - Drum Circle (AR) ~ Libby Kepner Monday, October 1 Friday, November 2 10:15 AM -:Well, Morning Walk/Gardening open presents (LR) 10:15 AM - Morning Walkabout (LR) and 1:00 PM start - Singfit! prepping (AR) for cooking. 12:30 PM - Trivia (LR) 2:00 PM - Gerald s Birthday Party (DR) 1:00 PM - Bean Bag Toss (AR) For 2:30 PM Christmas - Scenic Drive with we AL had (LR) prime 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Social (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: Travelogue (LR) rib! 6:00 PM - Indoor Golf (AR) ~ Phyllis Bower Tuesday, October 2 Saturday, December 1 9:00 AM - On This : Day Same in History (LR) 10:15 AM - Art & Exercise with Allison (AR) 12:30 AM - Hand Spa (DR) 11:00 AM - Yoga and Meditation (AR) 1:00 PM - Prize Bingo (AR) 12:30 PM - Color for Adults (AR) 2:00 PM - Iced Tea & Aromatherapy (DR) 1:00 PM - Prize Bingo (AR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: The Twilight Zone (LR) 2:00 PM - High-Low Tea (DR) 3:00 PM - Singfit! Be with (AR) family. We were 3:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 5:30 PM - Evening Stroll (LR) 6:00 PM - Giant Jenga (LR) kind of shy, so we never had parties. Just a small amount. Wednesday, October 3 10:00 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR) Just enjoy the day with 11:00 AM - AL/MC Elkhorn Park (LR) 1:00 PM - Sing Fit (AR) Relatives 2:00 PM - AL/MC Bowling (LR) 3:00 PM - Flower Arranging (DR) 3:30 PM - Name 10 (DR) ~ Victoria Bloise

6 Sunday, December 2 Thursday, December 6 10:15 AM - Morning Walk (LR) 11:00 AM - Fabulous Fitness (AR) 1:00 PM - Candlelight Decorating (DR) 2:00 PM - Hot Chocolate Social (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: Travelogue (LR) 10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (AR) 12:30 PM - Vivian s Birthday Card Class (AR) 1:15 PM - Singfit (LR) 2:15 PM - Quarterly Project/Timeslips (AR) 5:00 PM - Holiday Candlelight Dinner 7:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR) Monday, December 3 Friday, December 7 1:00 PM - Ken Kemmerling on Piano (LR) 2:00 PM - Egg Nog Social (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: Travelogue (LR) 3:30 PM - Name 10 (LR) 6:00 PM - Indoor Golf (AR) 9:00 AM - Pearl Harbor Remembrance (DR) 12:30 PM - Trivia (LR) 1:00 PM - Make Winter S mores (AR) 2:00 PM - Hot Chocolate (AR) 3:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) Tuesday, December 4 Saturday, December 8 10:15 AM - Art & Exercise with Allison (AR) 12:30 AM - Hand Spa (DR) 1:00 PM - Candlelight Holiday Decorating (DR) 2:00 PM - Roberta s Birthday Party (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: The Andy Griffith Show (LR) 3:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 11:00 AM - Yoga and Meditation (AR) 12:30 PM - Color for Adults (AR) 1:00 PM - Make Snowglobes (AR) 2:00 PM - Fireside Chat (DR) 3:30 PM - Prize Bingo (AR) 5:30 PM - Evening Stroll (LR) 6:00 PM - Giant Jenga (LR) Wednesday, December 5 1:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Party (DR) 2:30 PM - Word in a Word (AR) 3:00 PM - Flower Arranging (DR) St. James Communion Service Every 2nd and 4th 10:00 AM 2nd Floor AL Study Room

7 Sunday, December 9 Thursday, December 13 11:00 AM - Fabulous Fitness (AR) 1:00 PM - Quarterly Project (LR) 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Social (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: Andy Griffith Show (LR) 10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (AR) 12:30 AM - Hand Spa (DR) 1:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 2:00 PM - Poetry Project (AR) 2:30 PM - Quarterly Project (AR) Monday, December 10 Friday, December 14 9:00 AM - On This Day in History (DR) 1:00 PM - Singfit (AR) 2:00 PM - Popsicle Joke Monday s (DR) 2:30 PM - Travelogue (LR) 10:15 AM - Morning Walkabout/Gardening (LR) 12:30 PM - Trivia (LR) 1:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 2:30 PM - Hot Chocolate Social (AR) Tuesday, December 11 Saturday, December 15 9:00 AM - On This Day in History (DR) Happy Birthday Jean! 10:15 AM - Art & Exercise with Allison (AR) 1:00 PM - Hand Spa (AR) 2:00 PM - Tea Time and Aromatherapy (DR) 11:00 AM - Yoga and Meditation (AR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: The Andy Griffith Show (LR) 1:30 PM - Shake It! With Alvin Soriaga (LR) 2:30 PM - Make Gingerbread Houses (DR) 3:30 PM - Prize Bingo (AR) 5:30 PM - Evening Stroll (LR) 6:00 PM - Giant Jenga (LR) Wednesday, December 12 9:00 AM - On This Day in History (DR) 1:00 PM - Singfit! (LR) 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Party (DR) 2:30 PM - Virgin of Guadalupe Day (AR) 3:00 PM - Flower Arranging (DR) 7:00 PM - Sunset Theater (LR) Come join your loved one in our exclusive exercise classes! Mon/Wed/Fri -10:45 am ~ Live 2 B Healthy Tuesday -10:15 am ~ Art&Exercise w/allison

8 Sunday, December 16 Thursday, December 20 11:00 AM - Fabulous Fitness (AR) 1:00 PM - Quarterly Project (LR) 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Social (DR) 2:30 PM - Travelogue (LR) 10:15 AM - Morning Walkabout/Gardening (LR) 10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (AR) 1:00 PM - AL/MC Singalong (LR) 2:00 PM - Violin with Ciprian Mihutz (LR) Monday, December 17 Friday, December 21 1:00 PM - Country Music with Denny (LR) 2:00 PM - MC Outing (AR) 2:30 PM - Travelogue (LR) 6:00 PM - Indoor Golf (AR) 10:15 AM - Morning Walkabout/Gardening (LR) 12:30 PM - Trivia (LR) 1:00 PM - Make Homemade Ornaments (DR) 2:00 PM - Winter Solstice Party (DR) 3:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) Tuesday, December 18 Saturday, December 22 10:15 AM - Art & Exercise with Allison (AR) 1:00 PM - Hand Spa (AR) 1:30 PM - Name 10 (LR) 2:00 PM - Swing Classics with Tommy (LR) 11:00 AM - Yoga and Meditation (AR) 12:30 PM - Color for Adults (AR) 1:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 2:00 PM - Fireside Chat (DR) 3:30 PM - Prize Bingo (AR) 5:30 PM - Evening Stroll (LR) 6:00 PM - Giant Jenga (LR) Wednesday, December 19 10:15 AM - Morning Walkabout/Gardening (LR) 1:00 PM - Singfit (AR) 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Social (DR) 3:00 PM - Flower Arranging (DR) Roberta Ranstrom... 12/4 Jean Bigelow /15

9 Sunday, December 23 Thursday, December 27 10:00 AM - Art & Exercise with Allison (AR) 1:00 PM - Quarterly Project (LR) 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Social (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: Travelogue (LR) 2:30 PM - Scenic Drive (LR) 10:00 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR) 10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (AR) 1:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 2:00 PM - Drum Circle (LR) 2:30 PM - Jokes and Floats (DR) Monday, December 24 Friday, December 28 Christmas Eve 10:00 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR) 1:00 PM - Piano with Ken Kemmerling (LR) 2:00 PM - Eggnog Social (DR) 2:30 PM - Outing to Arden Mall (LR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: Travelogue (LR) 10:00 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR) 12:30 PM - Trivia (LR) 1:00 PM - New Years Around The World (DR) 2:00 PM - Hot Chocolate Social (DR) 3:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) Tuesday, December 25 Saturday, December 29 Merry Christmas! 10:15 AM - Morning Walk (LR) 10:45 AM - Fabulous Fitness (LR) 11:15 AM - Hand Spa (DR) 1:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 2:00 PM - Iced Tea & Aromatherapy (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: It s a Wonderful Life (AR) Wednesday, December 26 10:00 AM - Morning Walkabout (LR) 1:00 PM - Finish Quarterly Project (AR) 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Social (DR) 2:30 PM - Travelogue (LR) 10:00 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR) 12:30 PM - Color for Adults (AR) 1:00 PM - Singfit! (AR) 2:00 PM - Fireside Chat (LR)

10 Sunday, December 30 11:00 AM - Fabulous Fitness (AR) 1:00 PM - Make New Years Commitments (AR) 2:00 PM - Ice Cream Social (DR) 2:30 PM - TV Time: Travelogue (LR) 2:30 PM - Scenic Drive Monday, December 31 New Years Eve! 10:00 AM - Morning Walk/Gardening (LR) 11:00 AM - Lunch Outing (LR) 1:00 PM - Piano with Ken Kemmerling (LR) 2:00 PM - AL/MC Wii Bowling 2:30 PM - Scenic Drive with AL 2:30 PM - TV Time: Travelogue (LR) Happy Holidays & Happy New years!

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13 Cordially invite you to our support seminar: Learning Approach & Empathy in Dementia Care Hosted by June Heo & Jesse Vasquez Thursday, December 27 th From 5:00-6:00PM in the 2 nd Floor Theater Room

14 Carlton Senior Living Memory Care Please join your loved one for a delicious and unforgettable holiday dinner, prepared by our very own Chef MJ. ~ Warm Bacon & Spinach Salad ~ Garlic & Herb Roasted Prime Rib ~ Mashed Potatoes ~ Steamed Broccoli ~ Eggnog Cheesecake with gingersnap crumbs and citrus cranberry compote

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16 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 cognitive impairment 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 s always challenging and engaging for each and every user, each and every time. Since new content is downloaded regularly, our gameologists are at 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: Brain StormTM by Dakim Coming soon to your Carlton community Dakim BrainFitness will be available for all computers and tablets so you ll no longer have to visit the Dakim console for your daily dose of brain fitness. Stay tuned for more details! Famous People, Little Known Facts. Have fun, learn secrets about celebrities like James Cagney and Walter Cronkite while exercising short-term memory. What s Different? Helps improve visuospatial cognition. Users have to find a unique image among many very similar images. Aunt Mazie s Minute Math. Arithmetic was never this entertaining. This exercise strengthens the calculating part of the brain in a lightning round accompanied by the Minute Waltz 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 an exercise that s a favorite among those who love word games. Phoenician Decoder. Exercises, Language, Short-Term Memory and Critical Thinking 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 a trip down memory lane. Everyone has fun hearing old favorites while exercising short-term memory. As of this publication, there have been over 150,000 user sessions and over a million games played. At Dakim, we ve visited hundreds of senior communities around the country and consulted with 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 any thoughts, feedback or anecdotes, we would love to hear from you. Send an to brainstorm@dakim.com or write at: Brain Storm, 2121 Cloverfield Blvd., Suite 205, Santa Monica, CA Dakim is easy for anyone to use. Its ever-changing exercises are fun and the program self-adjusts the level of challenge to the ability of the user. And while it s very entertaining and enjoyable to use, it gives each user a rigorous and thorough cognitive workout in six cognitive domains (long-term memory, short-term memory, language, computation, visuospatial orientation and critical thinking.) That s why we say Dakim BrainFitness is grounded in science, based on fun. And Dakim BrainFitness is so enjoyable that seniors look forward to their next session. Ready to get started? Let your Personal Expressions or Programming team know.