February 2020

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In recognition of American Heart Month, here are some cardiovascular research developments to keep aneye on in 2020, courtesy of Harvard Health Publishing:

Featuring specialized microphones and sensors that filter, buffer, and amplify soundsfrom the heart, digital stethoscopes then convert the sounds to a digital signal sent wirelessly to asmartphone. There, the patterns can be visualized and further analyzed.

A chip the size of a postage stamp contains miniature channels, valves,processors, and pumps that enable precise manipulation of different fluids. The chip can screen hundredsof compounds in a few hours and was developed by Australian scientists who aim to identify better andsafer anti-clotting treatments.

An experimental injectable drug called Inclisiran requires just twoinjections a year and may cut LDL -- the "bad" cholesterol -- in half. Another new drug called bempedoicacid can lower LDL by about 25 percent for those who can't tolerate high doses of statins.

The Biobeat device uses a small skin patch to measure light absorbed orreflected by blood vessels; paired with a special smartwatch, it continuously measures a person's heart rateand oxygen level in addition to blood pressure. The patch is placed on the upper torso and lasts for 10days.

Miniaturized ultrasound devices that fit in a doctor's lab coat pocket are plugged intoa smartphone or tablet, providing images that can detect problems with the aorta or the heart valves and alsodetermine the severity of heart failure. Though they won't replace standard echocardiograms, the goal is faster

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French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born just 11 days short of Valentine'sDay on February 25, 1841. His life, however, would be framed by his love fornature and people and his expression of that in painting.

The man who would go on to become a central figure in the Impressionistmovement started off in humble beginnings, the sixth of seven children. Hisfamily's financial circumstances precipitated a move to Paris from Renoir'sbirthplace of Limoges when he was only 3 years old. This would eventually provefortuitous, and their new city address was only a stone's throw away from theLouvre. The world-renowned art museum would become a refuge for Renoir when at age 13, he hadto give up the pursuit of a music to begin an apprenticeship at a porcelain factory, painting plates.

At the Louvre, Renoir explored 18th-century French masters and showed the curiosity for the workof others that would later lead to experimentation and the creation of a new movement. The factoryowner, who recognized Renoir's talent, encouraged him to pursue studies in art. Some time afterthe factory closed, in 1862, Renoir began serious study under Charles Gleyre in Paris.

Renoir's early career was marked by poverty, and he is known to have struggled through the 1860s,barely able to buy paints and canvases. He didn't give up, however. He submitted his work to theSalon and forged alliances with people who would prove to be patrons. The turning point in hiscareer came in 1867 when he painted his mistress Lise Trehot. 'Lise and the Parasol' displayedRenoir's sensitivity to female sensuality and the female body would become one of his primarysubjects. Producing thousands of paintings in his lifetime, Renoir's work in review shows an artistdriven by love. After his marriage in 1890, he turned his attention to capturing his wife, family

life and children. Later in life, not even severe rheumatoid arthritis could stop him from creating.

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OUR TRANSPORTATIONSCHEDULE

Concierge ServiceMonday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The concierge offers on-demand transportation. Appointments are made on a firstcome, first served basis and can be made up to one month in advance.Our concierge driver is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Rides in Davis are free! Outside of Davis, we charge the standard $15/half hour feelisted above. The Concierge Driver can act as an escort for residents for $30.00/hour.

Medical Appointment ShuttleTuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

We guarantee transportation to medical appointments in Davis on Tuesdays andThursdays. The shuttle begins transportation at 9:00 a.m. and returns to thecommunity by 5:00 p.m.

Transportation is subject toavailability for appointments scheduled less than 48 hours in advance.

Appointments outside of Davis and/or appointments outside of the 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. window will be accommodated if possible, but are not guaranteed. Theseappointments have a service charge of $15.00 per half hour of driving or waitingtime (one half hour minimum, and $7.50 per quarter hour thereafter, rounding up.)

Join us for a scenic drive: Mondays at 2:15 p.m. & Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

February OutingsShopping ShuttleMondays at 9:30 a.m.

Our shuttle stops at Target, Nugget Market,CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Safeway, Dollar Tree,Grocery Outlet, Trader Joe’s, and the DavisFood Co-op.

Church ShuttleSundays from 8:55 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

We currently provide transportation to servicesat St. James Catholic Church, Davis LutheranChurch, Davis Community Church, LutheranChurch of the Incarnation, and the DavisUnitarian Univeralist Church.

- Shopping at TJ MaxxWednesday, 2/5 at 9:30 a.m.

- Lunch at Jack’s Urban EatsWednesday, 2/12 at 11:00 a.m.

- Shopping at Right and RelevantFriday, 2/14 at 1:15 p.m.

- Nimbus Fish HatcheryWednesday, 2/17 at 12:30 p.m.

Jim Enright

also had a Parakeet who was “fluent in English and exceptional with swear words.”Jim attended Saint Clements High School in Medford, Massachusetts. He really enjoyed school;

he liked the girls and football. He played as an offensive center and a defensive linebacker. Hestated that “it was a small school, so you had to play multiple positions. You didn’t get off the fieldunless you were being carried off.”

Jim met his future wife, Susan, when he was the local paper boy. They married in 1966, whenJim was twenty-one. Together they had three children: Kerry, Kim, and Keith. They have sixgrandchildren.

Jim always knew that he wanted to become an engineer when he grew up. After high school hejoined the National Guard and served in the 109th Combat Single Corps. He served for four yearsuntil he was honorably discharged for a back injury. He then jumped into a career as an electricalengineer, his dream job.

Over the years, Jim has lived in Massachusetts, Arizona, and California. Jim and Susan movedto California to be closer to their daughter, Kerry, who is a professor at the University California,Davis.

Jim loves Ireland, specifically County Kerry, and he and Susan have enjoyed numerous trips tohis parents’ birthplaces. He often visited Enright Farms, the family farm, which is now run under adifferent name. Jim had the chance to own the farm when he inherited it after the death of one ofthe Enright brothers. Ultimately Jim passed on the offer and gave the farm to his late familymember’s wife.

The most notable experiences in Jim’s life were the births of each of his three children. Hewants to be remembered as a good husband, father, and friend. He advises others to “do no evil.”

Here at Carlton, Jim enjoys the opportunity to help and meet other people. He also likes to helpthe dining room staff set the tables and fold napkins. He likes music you can dance to, especiallywaltzes. He also enjoys history films. His favorite scent is whatever his wife wears behind her ears.Jim loves a good steak dinner, specifically three tenderloins, one-inch thick, medium rare, andseasoned with salt and pepper. He also loves baked potatoes and chocolate ice cream.

Jim describes himself as a gentleman, honest, and a hard worker. He most looks up to andadmires his father since he was able to always stay even tempered. Lastly Jim wants to make surehis family knows that, “I feel very blessed to have the family that I have, and I really mean it.”

James “Jim” Enright was born May 1, 1945 in Somerville,Massachusetts. His parents, Nora and John, were from CountyKerry, Ireland. Jim has two siblings, Maryann (now SisterMaryann, since she became a Roman Catholic nun) and his latebrother John. Sister Maryann and Jim are still very close and talkoften. Jim’s favorite childhood memories revolve around anotherkid named Billy Connors. Jim always relished the moment tobeat him up or get beat up by him. He stated that they were“always equally matched and no one else could fight us. I guesswe did not agree on much.” Really, they were good friends. Jim

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Christin PannellExecutive Assistant

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Memory Care

Ben SladeResident Liaison

Ryan PughAssisted LivingP.C. Manager

June HeoMemory CareP.C. Manager

Josh TurnerPlant Operations

Manager

Genevieve EllerMedication Manager

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Manager

Roberto MendozaChef

Jessalyn EernissePersonal Expressions

Manager

Alex BevacquaRetirement Counselor

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Programming Manager

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 110:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)10:45 AM ~ Word Games: Around the World (LR)1:00 PM ~ Movement with Fit Deb (AR)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)3:00 PM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)Featuring live music by Rick Turnage!6:30 PM ~ Musical Night: “Gypsy” (TR)

: LOB = Lobby, FD= Front Desk,C = Café, CY = Courtyard, LR = Living RoomDR = Dining Room, MC = Memory Care

: Salon, STU = Study,TR = Theater Room, FC = Fitness Center

: AR = Activity Room, GR = Game Room

Carlton Senior Living is now using ALISConnect, a purpose-built software forAssisted Living, throughout ourcommunities. With ALIS Connect,residents and their loved ones have onlineaccess to our activity calendars, serviceplans, information about communitysocial events, and more.

If you would like to learn more aboutALIS Connect, or to activate youraccount, please contact Ben Slade, ourResident Liaison atbslade@carltonseniorlivingcom.

In the mood for…

Mental Fitness?Family FeudDakim Brain FitnessTriviaJeopardy with JessalynWord GamesCrossword Puzzles

Chair Yoga

Live 2 B Healthy Exercise

Balance Bar Fitness

Fitness Ball Workout

Fabulous Fitness

Walking Group

Zumba with Katelynn

Exercise with Fit Deb

Strength Training

Physical Fitness?

Live Entertainment?Rick Turnage

Dick LivingstonAmy Franklin

Cold ShotJack Convery

= Drivers = Nurses

= AL Caregivers = Med Techs

= Maintenance

= Wait Staff= Housekeepers

= Activities Assistants = MC Caregivers

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6Groundhog Day

10:15 AM ~ Strength Training (AR)11:00 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR)1:00 PM ~ Quarter Bingo (AR)2:30 PM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)3:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)3:30 PM ~ Super Bowl LIV Viewing Party:San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs (TR)4:00 PM ~ Afternoon Painting Class (AR)

Happy Birthday Elaine A!10:15 AM ~ Morning Stroll (LOB)11:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)1:00 PM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)2:30 PM ~ Carlton Speaker Series:“Understanding Medical Marijuana and CBD” (TR)3:30 PM ~ Afternoon Crossword Puzzles (LR)6:30 PM ~ Thursday Theater: “The Natural” (LR)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 79:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Trader Joe’s (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Chair Yoga & Guided Meditation (TR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2B Healthy Exercise (AR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)2:15 PM ~ Scenic Drive (LOB)2:30 PM ~ DIY First Responder Valentine’s Cardswith Miriam and Ben (LR)6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night:“Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World” (TR)

9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours with Christin (FD)10:15 AM ~ Fitness Ball Workout (AR)10:30 AM ~ BP & Weight Clinic with Lindsey (FC)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2B Healthy Exercise (AR)2:15 PM ~ Funny Money Bingo (AR)3:15 PM ~ Book Club Discussion: Wild (TR)3:30 PM ~ Family Feud (LR)6:30 PM ~ Resident Suggestion:“For Pete’s Sake” (TR)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 810:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM-1:00 PM ~ Register to Vote (LOB)Representatives from the Yolo County Elections Officewill help residents register to vote.1:00 PM ~ Exercise with Fit Deb (AR)2:30 PM ~ Resident Information Session (TR)3:00 PM ~ Brain Games: Taboo (LR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)6:30 PM ~ Classic Film: “Father Goose” (TR)

10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)10:45 AM ~ Word Games: Hangman (LR)1:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)3:00 PM ~ Jeopardy with Jessalyn (TR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)6:30 PM ~ Evening Concert:Dick Livingston, Jazz Pianist (LR)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 59:30 AM ~ Shopping at TJ Maxx (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:00 PM ~ Word Games: Word in a Word (LR)4:00 PM ~ Singing Circle with Jessalyn (LR)6:30 PM ~ Comedy Night:“Cheaper by the Dozen” (TR)

Until our new instructor starts, wewon’t have Live 2B Healthy Exerciseon Wednesdays. Another instructor,Austin, will teach the Monday and

Friday classes in the interim.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1310:15 AM ~ Strength Training (AR)11:00 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR)1:00 PM ~ Carlton Cooks: Valentine Chex Mix (AR)2:30 PM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)3:00 PM ~ Bingo with Delta Epsilon Mu (AR)3:30 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)6:30 PM ~ New Release Movie: “Judy” (TR)

9:45 AM ~ Active Older Adult Wisdom Circle at theDavis Public Library (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Morning Stroll (LOB)11:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)1:00 PM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)3:30 PM ~ Afternoon Crossword Puzzles (LR)6:30 PM ~ Evening Concert:Amy Franklin Plays Romantic Favorites (TR)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 149:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle:Safeway, Rite Aid, and Office Max (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Chair Yoga & Guided Meditation (TR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2B Healthy Exercise (AR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)2:15 PM ~ Scenic Drive (LOB)3:00 PM ~ Grief and Loss Support Group (TR)3:30 PM ~ Trivia (LR)6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night:“Rebels with a Cause” (TR)

Valentine’s Day9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours with Christin (FD)10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2B Healthy Exercise (AR)1:15 PM ~ Shopping at Right and Relevant (LOB)2:15 PM ~ Funny Money Bingo (AR)3:00 PM ~ Chocolate Fondue Social (LR)6:30 PM ~ Resident Suggestion: “Emma” (TR)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15Happy Birthday Peg A! Happy Birthday Tom G!

Happy Birthday David C!10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)1:00 PM ~ Exercise with Fit Deb (AR)2:15 PM ~ Brain Games: Bananagrams (LR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)4:00 PM ~ Dementia Support Group (TR)6:30 PM ~ Classic Film:“An Affair to Remember” (TR)

Happy Birthday Mabel S!10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)11:00 AM ~ Brain Games: Hedbanz (LR)1:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)3:00 PM ~ Jeopardy with Jessalyn (TR)4:00 PM ~ Toi Labs Informational Happy Hour (LR)6:30 PM ~ Musical Night: “Damn Yankees” (TR)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 wenJ

9:30 AM ~ Scenic Drive (LOB)10:00 AM ~ St. James Communion (TR)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)11:00 AM ~ Lunch at Jack’s Urban Eats (LOB)1:00 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:30 PM ~ Davis Community Church Bible Studyand Communion Service (AR)6:30 PM ~ Comedy Night: “Kate & Leopold” (TR)

At the end of each month, residentsreceive $20 Funny Money per Dakim

session completed.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2010:15 AM ~ Strength Training (AR)11:00 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR)1:00 PM ~ Quarter Bingo (AR)2:30 PM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)3:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)3:30 PM ~ Open Studio Craft Hour (AR)All art supplies will be out and available to use!6:30 PM ~ New Release Movie:“The Two Popes” (TR)

10:15 AM ~ Morning Stroll (LOB)11:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)1:00 PM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)2:30 PM ~ Culinary Council with Jake andChef Roberto (AR)3:30 PM ~ Afternoon Crossword Puzzles (LR)6:30 PM ~ Thursday Theater: “Hotel Rwanda” (TR)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21Presidents’ Day

Happy Birthday Kent!9:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Nugget & CVS (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Chair Yoga & Guided Meditation (LR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2B Healthy Exercise (AR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)2:15 PM ~ Scenic Drive (LOB)3:30 PM ~ Trivia (LR)6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night:“Young @ Heart” (TR)

9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours with Christin (FD)10:15 AM ~ Fitness Ball Workout (AR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2B Healthy Exercise (AR)2:15 PM ~ Funny Money Bingo (AR)3:15 PM ~ Make Your Own Bookmarks (LR)6:30 PM ~ Resident Suggestion:“Slumdog Millionaire” (TR)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2210:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)1:00 PM ~ Exercise with Fit Deb (AR)2:15 PM ~ Brain Games: Taboo (LR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)6:30 PM ~ Classic Film:“Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” (TR)

National Margarita DayHappy Birthday Richard U!

10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)10:45 AM ~ Word Games: Around the World (LR)1:00 PM ~ Exercise with Fit Deb (AR)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)3:00 PM ~ Jeopardy with Jessalyn (TR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)Featuring live music by Cold Shot!6:30 PM ~ Musical Night: “Evita” (TR)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 wenJ

Happy Birthday Greta H!Happy Birthday Reba S!

10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)12:30 PM ~ Outing: Nimbus Fish Hatchery (LOB)1:00 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)2:30 PM ~ A Visit with Girl Scout Troop 668 (LR)4:00 PM ~ Singing Circle with Jessalyn (LR)6:30 PM ~ Comedy Night: “Victor Victoria” (TR)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2710:15 AM ~ Strength Training (AR)11:00 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR)1:00 PM ~ Quarter Bingo (AR)2:30 PM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)3:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)3:30 PM ~ Make Your Own Spring Bouquet (LR)6:30 PM ~ New Release Movie:“The Sun Is Also a Star” (TR)

10:15 AM ~ Morning Stroll (LOB)11:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)1:00 PM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)3:30 PM ~ Activities Brainstorming Meeting (AR)6:30 PM ~ Thursday Theater:“Hector and the Search for Happiness” (TR)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 289:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Target (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Chair Yoga & Guided Meditation (LR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2B Healthy Exercise (AR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)2:15 PM ~ Scenic Drive (LOB)3:30 PM ~ Trivia (LR)6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night: “Fiddlin’” (TR)

9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours with Christin (FD)10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR)11:00 PM ~ Funny Money Banking Hours (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2B Healthy Exercise (AR)2:15 PM ~ Funny Money Auction (LR)3:30 PM ~ Family Feud (LR)6:30 PM ~ Resident Suggestion:“Almost Famous” (TR)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29Mardi Gras

Happy Birthday Joey S!10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)1:30 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)2:15 PM ~ Memoirs & Creative Writing Group (STU)2:30 PM ~ Brain Games: Scattergories (LR)3:30 PM ~ Mardi Gras Happy Hour and FebruaryBirthday Party (LR)6:30 PM ~ Classic Film: “G.I. Blues” (TR)

Leap Day10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)10:45 AM ~ Word Games: Around the World (LR)1:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)2:00 PM ~ Bean Bag Baseball (LR)3:00 PM ~ Jeopardy with Jessalyn (TR)4:00 PM ~ Lead Day Happy Hour (LR)Featuring live music by Jack Convery!6:30 PM ~ Musical Night: “Moulin Rouge” (TR)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26Ash Wednesday

9:30 AM ~ Scenic Drive (LOB)10:00 AM ~ St. James Communion (TR)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Coloring for Adults (LR)1:00 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:30 PM ~ Word Games: Word in a Word (LR)6:30 PM ~ Comedy Night:“Butterflies Are Free” (TR)

: LOB = Lobby, FD = Front DeskC = Café, CY = Courtyard, LR = Living RoomDR = Dining Room, MC = Memory Care

: Salon, STU = Study,TR = Theater Room, FC = Fitness Center

: AR = Activity Room,GR = Game Room

Small Thoughts on LongevityYou may recognize Dr. Gary Small from his PBS

special, Living Better Longer. Or perhaps you’ve read hisbest-selling book iBrain: Surviving the Technical Alteration

of the Modern Mind. Gary Small, M.D., Professor of psychiatryand biobehavioral sciences, is the director of the UCLACenter on Aging and Chief Scientific Advisor for Dakim.

Dr. Small took a few minutes from his busy scheduleto talk with us about brain fitness:

Making connections in a hyper-technological, Internet-driven world.In my last Brain Storm segment, I discussed my findings that using technology,

specifically Internet search engines, engages complicated brain activity that mayhelp exercise and improve brain function. Now, I’d like to talk to you about shutting

off that computer, putting down that electronic device and chatting in person, notonline. At least for a while - say at dinnertime with your family or friends.

Investigators at the University of Minnesota foundthat traditional family meals have a positive impact on

adolescent behavior. In a survey of nearly 100,000teenagers across 25 states, a higher frequency offamily dinners was associated with more positive

values and a greater commitment to learning. Butit’s not just adolescents that benefit from social

interaction. Stepping outside of our own skin, having positiveinteractions with other individuals and in groups has been shown

to benefit the brain power of people of all age.

Actually, it not only strengthens our neural circuitry for human contact (the brain’sinsula and frontal lobe), but it also helps ease the stress we experience in our daily

lives, protecting the medial temporal regions that control emotion and memory.

So, stop and have a good time with good friends. And then get backon Dakim BrainFitness for your daily brain training session.

More Sad News About DepressionWe’ve seen the commercials. Sadness hurts everyone

- you, your loved ones, maybe even your pets. But new information indicates thatdepression can potentially hurt your brain. According to findings published an issue

of Neurology, the more depressed patients diagnosed with Mild CognitiveImpairment were, the more likely they were to go on to develop Alzheimer’s.

The three-year study used a test measuring the intensity of depression systems. Ofthose diagnosed with depression, every one-point increase on that test correlated

to a three percent increase in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Po H. Lu. AssistantProfessor of Neurology at the University of California Los Angeles said, “Our longer-

term findings add to the body of evidence that suggests depression is a major riskfactor for Alzheimer’s disease.” Sad news, yes. But as other studies have shown,

keeping mentally, socially and physically active can help with depression.

BrainStormTM

by Dakim®

Dakim is easy foranyone to use. Its ever-changing exercises are funand the program self-adjuststhe level of challenge to theability of the user. And whileit’s very entertaining andenjoyable to use, it gives eachuser a rigorous and thoroughcognitive workout in sixcognitive domains (long-termmemory, short-term memory,language, computation,visuospatial orientation andcritical thinking.) That’s whywe say Dakim BrainFitness isgrounded in science, based onfun. And Dakim BrainFitness isso enjoyable that users lookforward to their next session.

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

Contact Us…If you have any thoughts,feedback or anecdotes, wewould love to hear from you.Send an email tobrainstorm@dakim.com orwrite at: Brain Storm, 2121Cloverfield Blvd., Suite 205,Santa Monica, CA 90404