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September 2021
The Carlton Times
Love v Honor v Provide
2770 Pleasant Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 | (925) 935-1660 | License# 071440541 | CarltonSeniorLiving.com
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Community Meetings
Theme Days
9/2 National College Colors Day
“Be True to Your School” Happy Hour
Wear Your School Colors
9/9 Football Theme • NFL Season Begins
“Touchdown” Happy Hour Make Your Opinion Count!
Wear Football Attire
Hillside and Creekside
9/16 National Assisted Living Week Residents’ Activity &
“We Y Our Care Team” Happy Hour Food Meeting
Wear Maroon
9/23 Autumn Theme • Autumn Has Arrived
“Falling for You” Happy Hour
Wear Fall Colors
9/30 Purple Theme • Alzheimer's Awareness
“Paint the Town Purple” Happy Hour
Wear Purple Wed., September 1st
2:30 p.m. Hillside Patio
Hillside & Creekside
Resident Council Meetings
Outings
9/1 Outback Steak House Restaurant Dinner Outing
9/4 Scenic Drive Through Moraga
9/11 Bocce Ball at Rodgers-Smith Park Outing
Wed., September 8th
9/15 Red Lobster Restaurant Lunch Outing 2:45 p.m. Hillside
Dining Room
9/17 Scenic Drive Through Bridge Crossing
Tues., September 14th
9/22 Marin French Cheese Factory 2:00 p.m. Creekside
Living Room
& Lunch Outing in Petaluma Participate in the community
9/29 Picnic Lunch at Nancy Boyd Park meetings and make your
voice heard. Notes from
Sign up at the front desk. previous meetings are
available at the Hillside Front
Desk so you can stay up-to-
date on what’s happening
throughout the community.
Location Key
Activity Locations
Resident Birthdays
Each activity on the
Roger Bergen - Sept. 11th calendar is marked with
either HS (Hillside) or CS
Helen Wehmeyer - Sept. 12th
(Creekside). Below are
Glenda Middleton - Sept. 14th abbreviations for the room
Tad Jadkowski - Sept. 15th in which to meet for that
Thereza Nipper - Sept. 15th activity:
Laurie Mortensen - Sept. 15th DR = Dining Room
Brenda Ambrulevich - Sept. 16th LIB = Library
Susan Bole - Sept. 21st YEARS AND BEYOND! LR = Living Room
Beth Ward - Sept. 23rd PER = Personal
Linda Sue Barton - Sept. 23rd Expressions Room
Jeanne Eitzen - Sept. 24th Pvt DR = Private Dining
Eliza Tse - Sept. 24th Room
Ilda Grant
Robert Hull - Sept. 25th September 14th SR = Sun Room
Patio = Courtyard
Harvest Festival Event
Salon Hours
Manicures & Pedicures
Join us for an evening of music, dancing Fridays
and fall festivities.
Hair Stylist
Music by Buck Shot & Any Reason
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Please contact the Front
Desk for scheduling
options: (925) 935-1660
Wednesday, September 29th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The salon is located on the
Hillside Parking Lot first floor of the Hillside
Building.
Please congratulate
Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill’s
winner!
The “Best of the Best” awards honor
associates who have gone above
and beyond to provide particularly
high quality, memorable experiences
for residents and their families.
Khan Azizur
Nominate an associate today. Forms September Winner
are available at the Front Desk.
“Best of the Best” award nomination
forms are available at the Front Desk.
Associate Birthdays
Carlos Bautista - September 1st Enjoy refreshments while meeting
Bas Vaughn - September 1st your new neighbors and their guests
in a socially-distanced setting.
Cielo Caballero - September 6th
Pamela Green - September 11th
Wednesday, September 15th
Cassie Loebel - September 22nd at 3:00 pm
Adrianne Crawford - September 22nd Hillside Courtyard
Gianna Lopez - September 25th
Helen Newman - September 27th
Gladys Martinez - September 28th
Deborah Valera - September 29th
Maricela Campos - September 30th
Housewarming parties will be
hosted on a monthly basis. New
residents will receive more details
from the Personal Expression team
prior to their housewarming party.
Friday, September 3
9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR)
CVS Flu Shot Clinic for 10:00 ONR Better Balance Class (HS LR)
Medicare Patients 10:00 Songs from the Heart (CS LR)
11:00 Brain Games (HS LR)
Wednesday, September 8th 1:15 Play Ladder Ball (CS LR)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2:30 POKENO (CS PER)
4:00 Trivia (HS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
Flu shots will be administered in the
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
living room. Sign up at the Front Desk.
Saturday, September 4
Flu shots for non-Medicare patients will 9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
be $26 for Low Dose and 9:30 Scenic Drive Through Moraga
$70 for High Dose. 9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
10:15 Wii Bowling (HS LR)
10:30 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER)
1:15 Trivia (CS PER)
The Kaiser Flu Shot Clinic 2:30 Bingo (HS LR)
4:00 Play Dominoes (HS LR)
will be in October. 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Wednesday, September 1 Sunday, September 5
9:00 Bible Study with Chuck Carnes (HS LR) 8:30 Church Shuttles
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR) 9:30 Mass with Father Walter (HS LR)
10:00 Bingo (CS PER) 9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR)
11:00 Word Games (HS LR) 10:30 Morning Stretch (HS LR)
1:15 Play Bounce Off (CS PER) 11:00 Group Crossword (HS LR)
2:00 Zumba with Jo Nash (HS LR) 1:15 Word Games (CS PER)
2:30 Activity & Food Meeting (HS Patio) 2:30 Bingo (CS PER)
4:30 Outback Steak House Restaurant 4:00 Play Cribbage (HS LR)
Dinner Outing 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR) 6:45 Hymn Sing: Jack Martens (HS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Thursday, September 2
9:00 Doctor Shuttles Mass with
9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR) Father Walter
10:00 POKENO (HS DR)
10:30 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER)
11:15 Play Sequence (HS LR)
1:15 Play Dominoes (CS PER)
3:00 “Be True to Your School” Happy Hour Sundays at 9:30 am in the Hillside
with Denis Colleret (HS DR) Living Room. Masks and social
6:00/7:00 Evening Movie (CS/HS LR)
distancing required.
School Pride • Wear Your School Colors
Monday, September 6 • Labor Day Friday, September 10
9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR) 9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR)
10:00 ONR Fitness Class (HS LR) 10:00 ONR Better Balance Class (HS LR)
10:00 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER) 10:00 Songs from the Heart (CS LR)
11:00 Play Sequence (HS LR) 11:00 Wii Bowling (HS LR)
11:30 Labor Day Barbecue (HS/CS LR) 1:15 Play Connect 4 (CS PER)
1:15 Play Dominoes (CS PER) 2:30 POKENO (CS PER)
2:30 POKENO (HS LR) 4:00 Trivia (HS LR)
4:00 Trivia / Fun Facts (HS LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR) 7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Tuesday, September 7 Saturday, September 11 Patriot Day
9:00 Doctor Shuttles 9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR) 9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR) 9:45 Bocce Ball at Rodgers-Smith Park Outing
10:15 Wii Bowling (HS LR) 10:00 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER)
1:15 Cookie Jar Fundraising Craft (CS PER) 11:00 Play Sequence (HS LR)
2:15 Left Center Right (HS LR) 1:15 Target Game (CS PER)
3:00 Happy Hour with Todd Netland (CS LR) 2:30 Bingo (HS LR)
4:00 Cookie Jar Fundraising Craft (HS LR) 4:00 Remembering 9/11 Discussion Group (HS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Wednesday, September 8 Sunday, September 12
9:00 Bible Study with Chuck Carnes (HS LR) 8:30 Church Shuttles
9:00 Gentle Exercise (CS LR) 9:30 Mass with Father Walter (HS LR)
10:00 Bingo (CS PER) 9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR)
11:15 Word Games (HS LR) 10:30 Morning Stretch (HS LR)
1:00-5:00 CVS Flu Shot Clinic for 11:15 Group Crossword (HS LR) Lunchtime
Residents with Medicare (HS/CS LR) 1:15 Word Games (CS PER) salute to our
1:15 Play Bounce Off (CS PER) 2:30 Bingo (CS PER) Kitchen Crew
2:00 Afternoon Stretch (HS LR) 4:00 Play Cribbage (HS LR) Y
2:45 Hillside Resident Council Meeting (HS DR) 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
4:15 Let’s Reminisce Social Group (HS LR) 6:45 Hymn Sing: Jack Martens (HS LR)
6:00/7:00 Evening Movie (CS/HS LR)
National Assisted Living Week Begins
Thursday, September 9 Join us as we “salute” our dedicated and caring
9:00 Doctor Shuttles staff all throughout the week.
9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
10:00 POKENO (HS DR)
10:30 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER)
11:00 Wii Bowling Competition (HS LR)
1:15 Word Games (CS PER)
3:00 “Touchdown” Happy Hour
with Gary Neuman (HS DR)
6:00/7:00 Evening Movie (CS/HS LR)
National Assisted Living Week
Football Theme • Wear Football Attire September 12-18, 2021
Monday, September 13 Friday, September 17
9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR) 9:30 Scenic Drive Through Bridge Crossing
10:00 ONR Fitness Class (HS LR) 9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS PER)
1:15 Play Uno (CS PER) 10:00 ONR Better Balance Class (HS LR)
2:30 POKENO (HS LR) 11:00 Brain Games (HS LR)
4:00 Trivia / Fun Facts (HS LR) 1:15 Paper Scratching Art Project (CS PER)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR) 2:30 POKENO (CS PER)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR) 4:00 Play Ladder Ball* (HS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Lunch time Salute to our Care Team Lunch time Salute to our Nurses & Med Techs
Tuesday,September 14 Saturday, September 18
9:00 Doctor Shuttles 9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:00 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR) 9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR) 10:00 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER)
10:15 Wii Bowling (HS LR) 10:15 Wii Bowling (HS LR)
1:15 Tie Dye Mask Fundraising Craft (CS LR) 1:15 Balloon Volleyball (CS LR)
2:00 Creekside Resident Council Meeting (CS LR) 2:30 Bingo (HS LR)
2:15 Left Center Right (HS LR) 4:00 Paper Scratching Art Project (HS LR)
3:00 Happy Hour with Mo B. Dick (CS LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
4:15 Play Dominoes (HS LR) 7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
6:00/7:00 Evening Movie (CS/HS LR)
Lunchtime Salute to our Dining Room Staff
Lunch time Salute to our Housekeeping
& Maintenance Team National Assisted Living Week Ends
Wednesday, September 15 Sunday, September 19
9:00 Bible Study with Chuck Carnes (HS LR) 8:30 Church Shuttles
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR) 9:30 Mass with Father Walter (HS LR)
10:00 Bingo (CS PER) 9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR)
11:00 Red Lobster Restaurant Lunch Outing 10:30 Morning Stretch (HS LR)
1:15 Target Game (CS PER) 11:00 Group Crossword (HS LR)
2:00 Gentle Yoga with Jo Nash (HS LR) 1:15 Word Games (CS PER)
3:00 Housewarming Party* (HS Patio) 2:30 Bingo (CS PER)
4:15 Balloon Volleyball (HS LR) 4:00 Play Cribbage (HS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR) 6:45 Hymn Sing: Jack Martens (HS LR)
Salute to our Directors of First Impression
Thursday,September 16
9:00 Doctor Shuttles Podiatry Visit with Dr. Spurs, DPM
9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR) Monday, September 13th
10:00 POKENO (HS DR) Hillside Salon
11:00 Tie Dye Mask Fundraising Craft (HS LR)
1:15 Word Games (CS PER) Appointments start at 1:00 PM for Hillside
3:00 “We Y Our Care Team” Happy residents and 4:00 PM for Creekside residents.
Hour with Mark Shaw* (HS DR) The sign-up sheet is available at the front desk.
6:00/7:00 Evening Movie (CS/HS LR) Please sign-up well in advance
to reserve a slot.
*Salute to our Activities Team
National Assisted Living Week • Wear Maroon
Monday, September 20 Friday, September 24
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR) 9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR)
10:00 Brain Games (CS LR) 10:00 ONR Better Balance Class (HS LR)
10:00 ONR Fitness Class (HS LR) 11:15 Brain Games (HS LR)
11:00 Play Sequence (HS LR) 1:15 Play Uno (CS PER)
1:15 Play Kings in the Corner (CS LR) 2:30 POKENO (CS PER)
2:30 POKENO (HS LR) 4:00 Trivia (HS LR)
4:00 Trivia (HS LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR) 7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Tuesday, September 21 Saturday, September 25
9:00 Doctor Shuttles 9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR) 9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS PER) 10:15 Wii Bowling (HS LR)
10:15 Wii Bowling (HS LR) 1:15 Play Bounce Off (CS PER)
1:15 Bird Feeder Fundraising Craft (CS PER) 2:30 Bingo (HS LR)
2:15 Left Center Right (HS LR) 4:00 Play Picture Caption Game (HS LR)
3:00 Happy Hour w/Christopher Johnson (CS LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
4:00 Bird Feeder Fundraising Craft (HS LR) 7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Wednesday, September 22 • Autumn Begins Sunday, September 26
9:00 Bible Study with Chuck Carnes (HS LR) 8:30 Church Shuttles
10:00 Marin French Cheese Factory 9:30 Mass with Father Walter (HS LR)
& Lunch Outing in Petaluma 9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR) 10:30 Morning Stretch (HS LR)
10:00 Bingo (CS PER) 11:15 Group Crossword (HS LR)
11:00 Word Games (HS LR) 1:15 Word Games (CS PER)
1:15 Play Bounce Off (CS PER) 2:30 Bingo (CS PER)
2:00 Zumba with Jo Nash (HS LR) 4:00 Play Cribbage (HS LR)
4:00 “Current Events” Discussion Group (HS LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
6:00/7:00 Evening Movie (CS/HS LR) 6:45 Hymn Sing: Jack Martens (HS LR)
Thursday, September 23
9:00 Doctor Shuttles
9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
The “Free Table” is located in
10:00 POKENO (HS DR) the Hillside Resident Laundry
10:30 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER) room and is a place for residents
11:00 Jeopardy! Competition (HS LR) to giveaway items that are no
1:15 Balloon Volleyball (CS PER) longer wanted or needed.
3:00 “Falling for You” Happy Hour with
Jack Martens & Tom Lucia (HS DR)
6:00/7:00 Evening Movie (CS/HS LR)
Autumn Has Arrived • Wear Fall Colors
Monday, September 27
9:30 Gentle Exercise (CS LR)
10:00 ONR Fitness Class (HS LR)
10:30 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER)
11:00 Play Sequence (HS LR)
1:15 Play Dominoes (CS PER)
2:30 POKENO (HS LR)
4:00 Trivia (HS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Tuesday, September 28
9:00 Doctor Shuttles
9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
10:15 Wii Bowling (HS LR)
1:15 Brain Games (CS PER)
2:15 Left Center Right (HS LR)
3:00 Happy Hour with Paul Fontes (CS LR)
4:15 “A New Life” Discussion Group (HS LR)
6:00 Evening Movie (CS LR)
7:00 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Wednesday, September 29
9:00 Bible Study with Chuck Carnes (HS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
10:00 Bingo (CS PER)
11:30 Picnic Lunch at Nancy Boyd Park
1:15 Target Game (CS PER)
2:00 Gentle Yoga with Jo Nash (HS LR)
3:45 Town Hall Meeting w/Jon McCraw (
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6:30-7:30 Harvest Festival (HS Parking Lot)
7:30 Evening Movie (HS LR)
Thursday, September 30
9:00 Doctor Shuttles
9:15 Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class (HS LR)
9:30 Morning Stretch (CS LR)
10:00 POKENO (HS DR)
10:30 Play Kings in the Corner (CS PER)
11:15 Play Sequence (HS LR)
1:15 Balloon Volleyball (CS PER)
3:00 “Paint the Town Purple” Happy Hour with
Alex & The Tradewinds (HS DR)
6:00/7:00 Evening Movie (CS/HS LR)
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A Conversation with Carroll France
By Yvonne Garza
This month is a special treat for me as the Resident Spotlight writer.
Carroll France taught history and coached football at my high school
in Hayward (Go Falcons!) when I was a student there. And, yes, it
was quite some time ago. I have only pleasant memories of him.
When Carroll’s name appeared on the list of new residents, I
thought “hmm, I had a teacher by that name.” Yes, it’s him, we
reconnected during one of his morning walks and had a chat about
memories of our shared time at Sunset High. Granted, we have both changed somewhat since the
last time we saw each other!
Carroll is a Carlton returnee, having spent respite time with us this past early spring. I guess he likes
us enough to come back. When I went to request Carroll’s approval to write the spotlight about him
I visited him at his apartment and was surprised by the window of memories he has. In Carroll’s
garden window, he has mementos of his professional past. Photos and awards from the schools he
has taught at (Sunset and Alhambra High School in Martinez), his Park Police patches are framed,
and his time with the California Boating Safety Officers Association are all there.
Carroll is a Martinez native as is his wife Susan, and their now adult children Julie and Steven. As
usual regarding the Resident Spotlight, I handed over a list of questions to Carroll to make the
process easier and so I wouldn’t have to annoy him repeatedly looking for more information. So let’s
meet Carroll...
We already know Carroll is a local guy, not only are he and his wife from the area, Carroll’s parents
were also born in Martinez. Carroll had one sibling, a sister who has passed. Carroll has pleasant
memories of his youth: trips to Disneyland, hiking, fishing at Feather River and the adjacent
streams. Moving into his adult life, aside from being married now for 53 years to Susan, there was
a bit of travel. Carroll has been to Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, Portugal, Canada, Costa Rica,
Mexico, and the Aulani Disney Resort at the Hawaiian Islands. I think it’s a fair statement to say he’s
a bit of an adventurer.
When I asked about his education and career choices, Carroll went to Diablo Valley College, Cal
State Hayward (now Cal State East Bay), St. Mary’s College and the University of San Francisco
where he majored in history. This led into his working years of teaching and becoming a vice
principal as well as coaching football and wrestling. Carroll was my history teacher but I also
remember the coach: They are two different fellas. As an educator, he was easy going and alwayswilling to set time aside to answer questions for any student. As an observer, it was odd hearing the
coach's persona shouting plays at the boys during football practice as I always experienced his easy
manner in the classroom. I didn’t attend the wrestling matches, but my male friends on the wrestling
team had nothing but respect and praise for “Mr. France.”
During summer breaks, Carroll worked for the East Bay Regional Parks
as a Reserve/Seasonal Police Officer. When asked about an alternative
career from teaching, the Parks Police Officer is the answer. As is apropo
for a football coach, his favorite season is the fall, because it’s football
season.
As I mentioned before, Carroll is a walker and this is what he did to stave
off boredom at the height of the pandemic. He also spent time in front of
the TV, as we all did, in particular to watch sports. As Carroll is on the
quiet side but I asked the usual question: What do you like about living at
Carlton? His response was short and sweet, “the kindness and care
demonstrated by all of the employees on a daily basis.”
Now, I typically try to have two full pages of facts about your new neighbors, but this time I left a little
space for quotes from a few of Carroll’s former players and students. When I reached out to fellow
alumni I received responses quickly:
“Coach in his own way taught me about being respectful of
everyone, at the time it wasn’t something I was good at.”
-Student 1981
“Coach would be yelling at me to ‘get the lead’ out at
practice, then I’d look over and see him smiling because
he knew I had heard him with the helmet on.” -Student
1985
“Mr. France made it easy to pay attention in class by
keeping it interesting and not just dry facts out of a book.”
-Student 1984
“As a teenage girl, watching Mr. France who politely in-
stilled manners in the boys who were too cool to show
good manners, was entertaining; as an adult it’s a pleasant memory.” -Student 1983
These are only a few of the statements I received, but we can all see the pattern of this former
educator. On our alumni web page there are hundreds more. While all of you may get to know him
as Carroll, to me he will always be “Mr. France.”The Impor t ance of
a Home Safety
Assessment
Safety is a key factor in maintaining
an independent lifestyle. Falls are
oft en due to hazards that are easy to
overlook but easy to fix. Your ONR
occupati onal therapist can perform a
complimentary home safety assessment
to assess your environment and make
recommendati ons for modificati ons in
your home.
What is a Home Safety Assessment? A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or
A home safet y assessment is a slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like
comprehensive evaluation designed thousands of men and women do each year. For resident s, a
to enable you to live independently and break can be the start of more serious problems, such as a trip
enjoy your quality of life without fear of to the hospital, injury, or even disability.
falls. The goal is to increase If you or someone you know has fallen, you’re not alone. More
the safet y of your home by evaluati ng than one in three people age 65 years or older fall each year.
your environment looking for potenti al The risk of falling—and fall-related problems—rises wit h age.
hazards to your wellbeing.
Many adults fear falling. The fear of falling becomes more
A list of recommendati ons is provided to common as we age, even among those who haven’t fallen. But
ensure your home is as safe as possible. don’t let a fear of falling keep you from doing the things you
Here is a list of the most important areas love. Overcoming this fear can help you stay active, maintain
to consider: your physical health, and prevent future falls. The good news is,
▪ Grab bars there are simple ways to prevent most falls.
▪ Raised toilet seat with armrests
Many things can cause a fall. Your eyesight , hearing, and
▪ Securing or removal of throw rugs
reflexes might not be as sharp as they were when you were
▪ Removal of clutt er
younger. Diabet es, heart disease, or problems wit h your
▪ Non-slip shower surface thyroid, nerves, feet, or blood vessels can aff ect your balance.
▪ Proper lighting Other causes include safety hazards in the home or community
▪ Clear steps and walkw ays environment. A home safety assessment should be performed
Most of the recommendati ons focus on to see what changes should be made to keep you safe.
increasing visibility, clearing floorspaces, Scientist s have linked several personal risk factors to falling,
and creati ng an environment free from including muscle weakness, problems with walking and
potential hazards. balance, and blood pressure that drops too much when you get
Schedule your complimentary home up from lying down or sitting (called postural hypotension).
safety assessment with the Therapy Foot problems that cause pain and unsafe footwear, like
Department today by contacti ng your backless shoes or high heels, can also increase your risk of
ONR TOUCH office. falling.
Phone: (833) 710-2039 | Fax: (925) 887-3689 | Email: phmtherapy@onr-inc.comTake the Right Steps to Prevent Falls Keep Your Bones
If you take care of your overall health, you may be able to
St rong t o Prevent Falls
lower your chances of falling. Most of the ti me, falls and
accidents don’t “just happen.” Here are a few ti ps to help Many of hospital visits are for fall-
you avoid falls: related fractures. You can help prevent
fractures by keeping your bones
▪ Stay physically active. Begin physical therapy or join an
strong. Having healthy bones won’t
exercise program that is right for you, such as Otago (ask prevent a fall, but if you fall, it might
your ONR therapist to learn more). Regular exercise prevent breaking a hip or other bone.
improves balance, muscles, makes you stronger, and
helps keep your joints, tendons, and ligaments flexible. Here are some ti ps to keep your
bones strong:
Mild weight -bearing activiti es, such as walking or
▪ Make sure you are getti ng enough
climbing stairs, may slow bone loss from osteoporosis.
calcium. According to the Institute
▪ Have your eyes and hearing tested. Even small of Medicine, women at age 50 need
changesin sight and hearing may cause you to fall. to increase their calcium intake
Always wear your glasses or contacts when you need from 1,000 mg per day to 1,200 mg
them. If you have a hearing aid, be sure it fit s well. or 3-4 servings of a calcium-rich
▪ Find out about the side effects of any medicine food every day. The extra calcium
you take. If a drug makes you sleepy or dizzy, tell will help your bones by giving them
your doctor or pharmacist. the nutritional support they need.
▪ Vitamin D is important for calcium
▪ Get enough sleep. If you are sleepy, you are more likely
absorption. Talk wit h your health
to fall.
care provider about whether you
▪ Stand up slowly. Getting up too quickly can cause your need to take a vitamin D
blood pressure to drop. It is important to get your blood supplement.
pressure checked oft en. ▪ Engage in physical acti vity that
▪ Use an assistive device if you feel unsteady when challenges your bones to sti mulate
you walk. Appropriat e use of canes and walker s can bone building. This means applying
prevent falls. If your doctor tells you to use a cane or a variety of weight and movement
walker, make sure it is the right size for you and the to the bones.
wheels roll smoothly. A physical or occupati onal therapist ▪ Get a bone density test. Know your
T-score and keep it handy so when
can help you decide which devices would be helpful and
you take another test in five to 10
teach you how to use them safely.
years, you’ll know how much bone
▪ Wear the right shoes. Non-skid, rubber-soled, low- mass you may have lost.
heeled shoes, or lace-up shoes wit h non-skid soles are ▪ Maintain good posture and proper
the best to support your feet. Don’t walk on stairs or body mechanics. Try to avoid
floors in socks or in shoes/ slippers wit h smooth soles. activit ies that involve forward
▪ Always tell your doctor if you have fallen since your bending or forced tw isting.
last checkup, even if you aren’t hurt when you fall. A When it comes to bone health,
fall can alert your doctor to a new medical problem or knowledge is power. ONR TOUCH is
problems with your medications or eyesight that can be here to help you with resources and
corrected. Your doctor may suggest physical therapy, a information on how to keep your
walking aid, or other steps to help prevent future falls. bones strong.
Phone: (833) 710-2039 | Fax: (925) 887-3689 | Email: phmtherapy@onr-inc.comBeata Zegarowski, PT Shawna Little, OTR/L Alison Chinn, PTA
Phone: (833) 710-2039
Fax: (925) 887-3689
Desiree Morgan, Email: phmtherapy@onr-inc.com Miriam Araujo,
OTA PTA
Crafts for a Cause
“Pie Me” Fundraiser
Place a donation in the jar of
the manager who you’d like to
see get “pied” at the Halloween
Bash event in October.
This month we’re tie dying masks,
filling jars with cookie
ingredients, and making bird feeders
to sell as a fundraiser for the
Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Check the schedule for
dates and times.Please show a warm welcome to our Meet your new neighbors as well as their
new residents: family and friends.
The next housewarming party will be
Marie Heffley Marie Oddo
scheduled when all in-person
Pauline Freitas activities resume.
Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill
Jon McCraw Terry Barrett Jon Platz Janine Smith
Executive Director Associate Director Chef Dining Room Manager
Sandra Bowman Elvie Johnson Maricela Campos Cookie Apodaca
Director of Resident Personal Care Medication Manager Resident Liaison
Services Manager
Mary Grafilo Patrick Coleman Carlos Carreno
Retirement Counselor Personal Expressions Plant Operations
Manager ManagerTRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Church Shuttle
Sundays from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
We provide transportation to services at Christ the King Church,
Church of Resurrection, First Christian, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian.
To reserve your place on the shuttles,
please sign up at the front desk.
Doctor Shuttle
Tuesday & Thursday / Appointment Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
We provide transportation on both Doctor Shuttle days to the following
locations: Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Rossmoor & Wal-
nut Creek. The shuttle begins transportation at 8:30 am and returns to
the community by 4:30 pm. Doctor Shuttle Transportation must be re-
quested at least 48 hours (2 days) in advance. Transportation is
subject to availability for appointments scheduled
less than 48 hours in advance.
Please provide the Front Desk with the following information:
• Appointment time • Doctor’s name • Doctor’s exact address
• Doctor’s phone number • If an escort is needed
Appointments outside of the locations above and/or outside of the 9:00
am to 3:00 pm window may be accommodated, if possible, and informa-
tion about alternative transportation options is available at the front desk.
If an escort is required/requested, please notify the front desk. The Care
team can provide a maximum of two escorts per day with departure times
between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Concierge Shuttle
The Concierge Shuttle service provides transportation within a 5-mile radi-
us of the community, Monday through Saturday.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday:
Departures between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Availability depends on pre-
planned community Outings and Events.
Tuesday & Thursday: Departures between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.
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WHERE YOUR MIND WANTS TO GO
Five Ways to Rehydrate Quickly
Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body
requires water to function. Water helps
regulate body temperature, lubricate joints,
transport nutrients, remove waste, and circu-
late blood. That means your body can’t prop-
erly perform these functions if you’re
dehydrated, which happens when you lose
more fluids than you take in. Certain popula-
tions are more prone to dehydration than
others, including children, older adults, and
ELK GROVE
people with certain medical conditions like
diabetes and kidney disease. Here are the five ways to rehydrate quickly:
Water - For most people, drinking water is sufficient for rehydrating. If
you’re a salty sweater, be sure to replace both the sodium and fluid you
lose through sweat, preferably through a balanced diet.
Coffee and Tea - Contrary to popular belief, drinking moderate amounts
of coffee and tea have similar hydrating properties as water.
Milk - Skim and low fat milk can be used as an effective post-workout or
general rehydration beverage if you don’t have lactose intolerance or a
milk protein allergy, of course.
Fruits and Vegetables - Due to their high water content, both fresh and
frozen fruits and vegetables make excellent hydrating snacks.
Oral Hydration Solutions - Oral hydration solutions contain water, elec-
trolytes, and sugar. You can make your own simple rehydration solution at
home. Check out this simple recipe from Food.com:
www.food.com/recipe/oral-rehydration-salts-230966
Article Source: www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-rehydrate#Signs-and-
symptoms-of-dehydration
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