January 2020

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Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible visionloss and is the second leading cause of blindness. According to the Glaucoma Research foundation, a completeeye exam includes these five common tests to detect the disease:

This test measures the pressure within your eye. Eye drops are used to numb the eye, thena doctor or technician uses a device called a tonometer to measure the inner pressure of the eye; a smallamount of pressure is applied to the eye by a tiny device or by a warm puff of air.

Another one you may be familiar with. The doctor uses eye drops to dilate your pupilsso he can examine the shape and color of the optic nerve.

A visual field test used to map your complete field of vision. During the test, you look straightahead and indicate when a moving light passes your peripheral vision. After a glaucoma diagnosis, visualfield tests are done once or twice a year to check for changes in vision.

During this exam, the eye is numbed with eye drops, and then a contact lens is placed on theeye. The contact lens has a mirror that shows the doctor if the angle between the iris and cornea is closedand blocked or wide and open, each of which can be signs of different types of glaucoma.

This test measures the thickness of your cornea using a probe called a pachymeter, which isplaced on the front of the eye (cornea).

You are six times more likely to get glaucoma if you are over 60 years old so talk to you doctor about schedulingregular eye health screenings and protect your vision.

HealthCorner

Suppose in one room we gathered Duffy, Kidd, Diego, Lutheran, Langereis, Vel,and Junior. This would constitute a most extraordinary meeting because these arethe names of the rarest blood types ever identified. Only 550 people in the worldhave Lutheran blood making it more precious than diamonds. But if in thatmeeting we included a man named Thomas from Switzerland, you would have therarest meeting in the history of the earth. There's no engaging name for Thomas'blood, except some have gone so far as to call it . His blood is RH-null and it is soextraordinary that, of the 7.5 billion people in the world, only 43 have ever been identified as havingit and only nine are active blood donors today.

Most people know there are eight blood types: A, B, AB, and 0, positive or negative. But each ofthese blood types can be divided into distinct varieties depending on which antigens the bloodcontains or doesn't contain. It's important to know the antigen profile of blood because, if the wrongantigen combination is transfused, a patient can die. Even so, doctors do millions of transfusionsevery day with few complications. Golden blood, however, is unique and that is an understatement.Rh-null has no antigens. It can be accepted by anyone with a rare blood type in the RH system andthat makes it infinitely precious. It is so precious that it is never used except under the most extremecircumstances.

The flip side is that a person with RH-null blood can only accept RH-null blood. That meansThomas of Switzerland should never find himself in the position of needing a blood transfusion. Ifhe does, he should certainly not find himself in a remote part of the world. This rare blood can beprovided if the tiny number of donors are available, but it requires an international mobilizationof blood providers to do it. Much would depend on timing and Thomas' location. In 2014, Thomas

told Mosaic Science that he drives carefully and doesn't take exotic vacations but he does ski.

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Carlton Senior Living- Concord FamilyLori Thames

ExecutiveDirector

First Impressions Team- Pam Thomas, Suzette Marco, Tammy Demler.Personal Expressions Team- Leslie Pollock and Melissa Alvarez.Maintenance Team- Duke Lin, Rafael Hernandez and Ali Berkane.

Housekeeping Team - Stephanie Miller and Sheri Burton.Kitchen and Dining Staff Team- Danny Esquivel, Josef Galicki, Jose Ochoa, ElizabethCuriel, DeDee Santos, Tiffany Lancaster, DaeAavion Johnson, Lisette Aguilar, Wangmo

Tenzing, Monica Leid, and Eliseo Songco .NOC Safety Supervisor - Jorge Garcia, Dean Bowlus and Alfredo Aguilar.

Georgina GarciaPersonal Expressions

Manager/Executive Assistant

Arturo ManciaRetirement Counselor

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Lloyd FarrChef

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Jorge LomeliPlant Operations

Manager

Chaos Sunday, January 12th Sunday, January 26th

2:00 - 3:30pmDining Room

Pizza & Beer PartySunday, January 26th

4:00 pmJoin us for Pizza & Beer on a Sundayafternoon! Sign-up in front of theActivity office with your favorite

type of pizza: Cheese, pepperoni orcombination. There is a $5.00

charge per resident. This includes aslice of pizza and a beer or soda.

Amount is due that afternoon.

Kit’s Class2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month

Living Room @ 1:30 pm

Please join us for a fun, informational andinteractive class with one of our favoriteinstructors. History, current events and

brain games.

Important Dates to Remember

1/1 Massage with Glennie1/3 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class1/3 Pleasant Hill Shopping Loop

1/3 Concord Library Shuttle1/ 4 Hand Massage & Polish w/Melissa

1/ 4 Yoga with Jo1/6 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class

1/6 Grocery Outlet Shopping Shuttle1/7 Mt. Diablo Trader Joe’s Shuttle1/7 Activity Steering Committee

Meeting1/8 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class

1/8 Cache Creek Casino1/8 Culinary Meeting

1/10 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class1/10 Walnut Creek Shopping Shuttle

1/10 Broadway Book Club1/11 Yoga with Jo1/12 Chaos Bingo

1/13 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class1/14 Kit’s Class

1/15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class1/15 Willows/Half Price Books Outing

1/15 Massage with Glennie1/15 Resident Town Hall w/Lori

1/16 Safety Meeting w/Jorge1/16 Resident Birthday Party

1/17 Concord Shopping Shuttle1/17 Concord Library Shuttle

1/18 Hand Massage & Polish w/Melissa1/18 Arts ‘n’ Crafts w/Linda & Suzette1/21 Mt. Diablo Trader Joe’s Shuttle

1/22 99¢ Store/TJ Maxx Shopping Trip1/24 Martinez Shopping Shuttle

1/24 Broadway Book Club1/25 Wine Club w/Lori

1/25 Yoga with Jo1/26 Pizza & Beer1/28 Kit’s Class

1/29 Applebee’s Lunch OutingPlease sign-up in front of Activity Office

for outings.

Music, Music, Music!!Jack & Tom

Thursday, January 2nd

Hank HolmesThursday, January 9th

Antonia VeneziaThursday, January 16th

Gary NeumanThursday, January 23rd

John StaffordThursday, January 30th

See Calendar for times

Did you know that we offer many activities on ourcalendar to improve your daily functions? Yes, wedo! Below find our list of classes, descriptions and

the benefits to your health:

-Live 2 B Healthy focuses on core strength andmobility with a slight bit of meditation and focus.

- Balance Fitness works with an actual balance beamand again core strength and balance.

- Fabulous Fitness also focuses on core muscles andliterally makes you laugh as part of the class!

- Yoga focuses on muscle strength, flexibility andmeditation.

- Kit’s Class is a variety of brain games, history ofcurrent events.

- Dakim Brain Fitness is a fun and easy computerprogram that benefits memory.

Thursday, January 2 9:30 Doctor Shuttles (L) 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Mexican Train Dominoes (AR) 1:15 Bible Study with Pastor Phil (TR) 2:00 Happy Hour w/Jack & Tom (DR) 7:00 Movie: “Oh, God!” (TR)

Friday, January 3 9:00 Banking Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)11:00 Pleasant Hill Shopping Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Canasta (DR) 2:00 Concord Library Shuttle (L) 2:00 Left, Center & Right Dice Game (AR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (DR) 7:00 Movie: “Along Came a Spider” (TR)

Saturday, January 4 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:00 Hand Massage & Polish w/Melissa (DR)10:30 Memoir Writing with Ted (TR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 2:00 Ping Pong (3rd floor East Wing) 2:30 Indoor Walking (L) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 3:00 Yoga with Jo (LR) 7:00 Movie: “The Da Vinci Code” (TR)

Wednesday, January 1 Sunday, January 512:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)12:30 Canasta (DR) 1:00 Massage with Glennie (DR) 1:00 Ted Talks Video (TR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (LR) 7:30 Wacky Wednesday Bingo (DR)

~Happy New Year~

9:15 Church Shuttles (L)10:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)11:00 Sunday Brunch (DR) 2:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Movie: “Cider House Rules” (TR)

KEY

LR: Living Room AR: Activity Room

L: Lobby TR: Theatre Room

BB: Balance Bar CY: Courtyard

WW: West Wing

Bold Items= Outings/Special Events orActivities

Hand Massage & Nail Polish withMelissa

Saturday, January 4thSaturday, January 18th

Sign up for time slots between10 am - 12 pm in front of the activity

office.

Lori’s Wine ClubSaturday, January 25th

2:00 pm

Join us for a special wine tastinggroup led by our Executive DirectorLori. Please sign-up as this group

will be limited.

Monday, January 6 Friday, January 10 8:00 Donuts & Coffee (DR) 9:45 Safeway Shopping Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)11:30 Grocery Outlet Shopping Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR)

2:00 Worship with Pastor Phil (TR)2:30 Upwords Game (DR) 7:00 Movie: “The Giant Mechanical Man” (TR)

9:00 Banking Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)11:00 Walnut Creek Shopping Loop (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Canasta (DR) 2:00 Left, Center & Right Dice Game (AR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (DR) 2:30 Broadway Book Club (TR) 7:00 Movie: “Forbidden Planet” (TR)

Tuesday, January 7 Saturday, January 11 9:30 Doctor Shuttles (L) 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR)10:45 Mt. Diablo Trader Joe’s Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Activity Steering Committee Meeting (LR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 1:00 Mahjong (AR) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 7:00 Movie: “Little Shop of Horrors” (TR)

10:30 Memoir Writing with Ted (TR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 2:00 Ping Pong (3rd floor East Wing) 2:30 Indoor Walking (L) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 3:00 Yoga with Jo (LR) 7:00 Movie: “The Interpreter” (TR)

Wednesday, January 8 Sunday, January 12 8:30 Cache Creek Casino (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)10:45 Mt. Diablo Safeway Shuttle (L)11:30 Culinary Meeting (LR)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)12:30 Canasta (DR) 1:00 Ted Talks Video (TR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (LR) 7:30 Wacky Wednesday Bingo (DR)

9:15 Church Shuttles (L)10:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)11:00 Sunday Brunch (DR) 2:00 Chaos Bingo (DR)4:00 Carroll’s 90th Birthday Party (DR)

6:00 Movie: “Sophie’s Choice” (TR)

Thursday, January 9 Beauty Shop

9:30 Doctor Shuttles (L) 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR) 1:00 Mexican Train Dominoes (AR)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:15 Bible Study with Pastor Phil (TR) 2:00 Happy Hour w/Hank Holmes (DR) 7:00 Movie: “Urban Cowboy” (TR)

Beauty Shop

Tuesdays & FridaysBy Appointment

Please see front desk for weekly times

Monday, January 13 Friday, January 17 9:45 Safeway Shopping Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR)11:30 Trader Joe’s Shopping Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:30 Worship with Pastor Phil (TR) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 7:00 Movie: “Fairfield Road” (TR)

9:00 Banking Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)11:00 Concord Shopping Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Canasta (DR) 2:00 Left, Center & Right Dice Game (AR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (DR)2:00 Concord Library Shuttle (L) 7:00 Movie: “Two Popes” (TR)

Tuesday, January 14 Saturday, January 18 9:30 Doctor Shuttles (L) 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR)10:45 Mt. Diablo Trader Joe’s Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Mahjong (AR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 1:30 Kit’s Class (LR) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR)7:00 Movie: “Resident Choice” (TR)

9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:00 Hand Massage & Polish w/Melissa (DR)10:30 Memoir Writing with Ted (TR)11:30 Arts ‘n’ Crafts w/Linda & Suzette (DR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR)2:30 Indoor Walking (L)

2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 7:00 Movie: “A Fish Called Wanda” (TR)

Wednesday, January 15 Sunday, January 1910:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)10:45 Mt. Diablo Safeway Shuttle (L)11:00 Willows/Half Price Books Outing (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)12:30 Canasta (AR) 1:00 Massage with Glennie (DR) 1:00 Ted Talks Video (TR) 2:00 Resident Town Hall w/Lori (DR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (LR) 2:30 Indoor Walking (L) 7:30 Wacky Wednesday Bingo (DR)

9:15 Church Shuttles (L)10:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)11:00 Sunday Brunch (DR) 2:00 Bingo (DR) 6:00 Movie: “The Hunt for Red October ” (TR)

Thursday, January 16 Birthday Fun 9:30 Doctor Shuttles (L) 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR)11:00 Mexican Train Dominoes (DR)11:30 Safety Meeting w/Jorge (LR)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Resident Birthday Party (LR) 1:30 Jewelry Repair with Ruth (DR) 1:15 Bible Study w/Pastor Phil (TR) 2:00 Happy Hour w/Antonia Venezia (DR) 7:00 Movie: “The Vanishing” (TR)

The birth flower of January isCarnation.

It symbolizes love, fascination anddistinction.

The birthstone of January is Garnet.

Monday, January 20 Friday, January 24 8:00 Donuts & Coffee (DR) 9:45 Safeway Shopping Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)11:30 Trader Joe’s Shopping Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Technology with Melissa (DR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 1:30 Worship with Pastor Phil (TR) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 7:00 Movie: “Love Is All You Need” (TR)

9:00 Bank Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)11:00 Martinez Shopping Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Canasta (DR) 2:00 Left, Center & Right Dice Game (AR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (DR) 2:30 Broadway Book Club (TR) 7:00 Movie: “Panic Room” (TR)

Tuesday, January 21 Saturday, January 25 9:30 Doctor Shuttles (L) 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR)10:45 Mt. Diablo Trader Joe’s Shuttle (L)11:00 Dakim Brain Fitness with Melissa (AR)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 1:00 Mahjong (AR) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 7:00 Movie: “Resident Choice” (TR)

10:30 Memoir Writing with Ted (TR)11:30 Adult Coloring with Suzette (DR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 2:00 Wine Club w/Lori (DR) 2:00 Ping Pong (3rd floor East Wing) 2:30 Indoor Walking (L) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR)3:00 Yoga with Jo (LR)

7:00 Movie: “Sleepless in Seattle” (TR)

Wednesday, January 22 Sunday, January 2610:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)10:45 Mt. Diablo Safeway Shuttle (L)11:00 99¢ Store/TJ Maxx Shopping Trip (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)12:30 Canasta (AR) 1:00 Ted Talks Video (TR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (DR) 2:30 Indoor Walking (L) 7:30 Wacky Wednesday Bingo (DR)

9:15 Church Shuttles (L)10:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)11:00 Sunday Brunch (DR) 2:00 Chaos Bingo (DR)4:00 Pizza & Beer (DR)6:00 Movie: “The White Countess” (TR)

Thursday, January 23 9:30 Doctor Shuttles (L) 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR)11:00 Mexican Train Dominoes (DR)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)1:15 Bible Study w/Pastor Phil (TR)

2:00 Happy Hour w/Gary Nueman (DR) 7:00 Movie: “The Secret Scripture” (TR)

Lori’s Corner:If we could look into each other’s hearts

and understand the unique challenges eachof us faces, I think we would treat each

other much more gently, with more love,patience, tolerance and care.

Marvin J. Ashton 

Monday, January 27 Friday, January 31 9:45 Safeway Shopping Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)11:30 Trader Joe’s Shopping Shuttle (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Technology with Melissa (DR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 1:30 Worship with Pastor Phil (TR) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 7:00 Movie: “I’ll See You in My Dreams” (TR)

9:00 Bank Shuttle (L)10:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR) 1:00 Canasta (DR) 2:00 Left, Center & Right Dice Game (AR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (DR) 7:00 Movie: “Mona Lisa Smile” (TR)

Tuesday, January 28 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR)11:00 Dakim Brain Fitness with Melissa (AR) 1:00 Fantan for Pennies (AR) 1:00 Mahjong (AR) 1:30 Kit’s Class (LR) 2:30 Upwords Game (AR) 7:00 Movie: “The King and I” (TR)

Wednesday, January 2910:30 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (DR)10:45 Mt. Diablo Safeway Shuttle (L)11:00 Applebee’s Lunch Outing (L)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)12:30 Canasta (AR) 1:00 Ted Talks Video (TR) 2:00 Popcorn Social (DR) 2:30 Indoor Walking (L) 7:30 Wacky Wednesday Bingo (DR)

Thursday, January 30 9:30 Doctor Shuttles (L) 9:30 Balance Fitness with Melissa (BB)10:30 Fabulous Fitness with Melissa (LR)11:00 Mexican Train Dominoes (DR)12:00 Catholic Mass with Father Walt (TR)1:15 Bible Study w/Pastor Phil (TR)

2:00 Happy Hour w/John Stafford (DR) 7:00 Movie: “Second Act” (TR)

Broadway Book ClubRead a good book lately? Share it

with us. Tell us about your favoriteauthor or writer you’ve just

discovered. Friday, January 10thand Friday, January 24th we will be

reviewing our newest selection.Please join us in the Theatre Room@ 2:30 to share or just listen aboutbooks. Juanita Erickson and SusanPinedo are now assisting and acting

co-chairs for the book club.

Half Price Books OutingWednesday, January 15, 11:00 am

Our favorite book store Half Price books moved fromdowntown this last Summer. Now they have found theirnew home in The Willows Shopping center. Join us for atrip over to see their new store and look for some of our

favorite books!! While we are there, lunch is available inmany nearby restaurants.

John Van Artsdalen, 1/5

Lidia Hernandez, 1/6

Janice Tomczak, 1/7

Audrey Chiantelli, 1/8

Connie Torisi, 1/10

Carroll Beard, 1/12

Father Walt Mayer, 1/13

Nancy Rickenbacker, 1/14

Richard Shaw, 1/22

Eugenia Alexeev, 1/23

Betty Hansen, 1/28

Tuck Bareng, 1/30

Welcome HomeArthur & Dorothy Len, #425

Please welcome our new residentswhen you pass them in the hall or when

in the dining room for activities.

Saturday, December 18thSaturday, December 25th

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Crafts and Coloring withSuzette

Live 2 B Healthy Senior FitnessClass

Mondays, Wednesdays &Fridays

10:30 - 11:30 amDining Room

The “Best of the Best” awards honorassociates who have gone above andbeyond to provide high quality and

memorable experiences for residents andfamily members. We ask residents,

family members and staff to fill out formsin the lobby if they have had one of theseexperiences with a staff member as a way

to recognize their performance. Thankyou!

Best of the Best Please note ouradditional Trader JoeShuttle with Mt. DiabloShuttle on Tuesdays.

Please sign-up and bein lobby by 10:30,

departure is scheduledfor 10:45 am.

Older adults can benefit from regular physical activity and it need notbe strenuous to achieve health benefits. According to the Centers forDisease Control & Prevention (CDC), older adults can obtainsignificant health benefits with a moderate amount of physicalactivity, preferably daily.

Previously sedentary older adults who begin physical activity programs shouldstart with short intervals of moderate physical activity (5-10 minutes) andgradually build up to the desired amount. However, older adults shouldconsult with a physician before beginning a new physical activity program.

In addition to aerobic activity, older adults can benefit from muscle-strengthening activities like those offered through Live 2 B Healthy’s fitnessprogram. Stronger muscles help reduce the risk of falling and improve theability to perform the routine tasks of daily life. Here are just a few facts fromthe CDC on the topic:

▪ The loss of strength and stamina attributed toaging is in part caused by reduced physical activity.

▪ Inactivity increases with age. By age 75, about onein three men and one in two women engage in nophysical activity.

▪ Among adults aged 65 years and older, walkingand gardening or yard work are, by far, the mostpopular physical activities.

▪ Social support from family and friends has beenconsistently and positively related to regular physical activity.

In senior living communities that feature Live 2 B Healthy’s senior fitnessclasses, care staff and management report a significant improvement insocialization, mood, appetite and sleep among those residents who regularlyattend fitness classes. If you or a loved one suspect depression, consult aprofessional to rule out other possible causes, but also consider giving ourclasses a try. In many cases, just getting out among a group with similarinterests and being physically active can help alleviate some symptoms ofdepression and can increase well-being in general.

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