July 2012 Newsletter - Heritage House of Woodburn

THE
HERITAGE HAROLD
July
2012
Heritage House of Woodburn 943 N Cascade Dr., Woodburn, OR 97071 Phone # 503-982-1506
Celebrating
July
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Women’s Motorcycle Month
Blueberry Month
Ice Cream Month
Stay Out of the Sun Day
July 3
Bikini Day
July 5
International Kissing Day
July 6
Sports Cliché Week
July 8-14
Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 13
Rabbit Week
July 15-21
Tell an Old Joke Day
July 24
Chili Dog Day
July 26
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!!!
First and foremost, we would like to wish
everybody a safe and happy 4th of July.
We will be having a barbecue and fireworks
display starting at 5:00 pm for the food, and
fireworks at 7:00 pm. Please feel free to come
and join us in wishing America a happy
birthday!!
Our fundraiser for this month will be making
chicken tamales; as well as potato, cheese and
jalapeño tamales; on the weekend of July 7th
and 8th. Please let us know if you are interested
in purchasing any by July 6th. We also have a
limited amount of pork tamales. The cost is
$14.00 a dozen. As always, the proceeds will be
going to the Alzheimer’s Network of Oregon
where all money raised stays local.
Once again, please remember to ask for your
loved one’s mail when you come to visit. We are
concerned that there might be time sensitive
materials enclosed and just sitting there waiting
for you.
Here is wishing you all the best
summer possible!!
July 2012
10 warning signs of Alzheimer's:
Some change in memory is normal as we
grow older, but the warning signs of Alzheimer’s
disease are more than simple lapses in memory.
People with Alzheimer’s experience
difficulties communicating, learning, thinking and
reasoning — problems severe enough to have an
impact on an individual's work, social activities and
family life.
The Alzheimer's Association has developed a
checklist to help you recognize the difference
between normal age-related memory changes and
possible warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
There’s no clear-cut line between normal
changes and warning signs. It’s always a good idea
to check with a doctor if a person’s level of
function seems to be changing. The Alzheimer’s
Association believes that it is critical for people
diagnosed with dementia and their families to
receive information, care and support as early as
possible.
1. Memory loss. Forgetting recently learned
information is one of the most common early signs
of dementia. A person begins to forget more often
and is unable to recall the information later.
What's normal? Forgetting names or
appointments occasionally.
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks. People
with dementia often find it hard to plan or
complete everyday tasks. Individuals may lose
track of the steps involved in preparing a meal,
placing a telephone call or playing a game.
What's normal? Occasionally forgetting why you
came into a room or what you planned to say.
3. Problems with language. People with
Alzheimer’s disease often forget simple words or
substitute unusual words, making their speech or
writing hard to understand. They may be unable to
find the toothbrush, for example, and instead ask
for "that thing for my mouth.”
What's normal? Sometimes having trouble
finding the right word.
4. Disorientation to time and place. People with
Alzheimer’s disease can become lost in their own
neighborhood, forget where they are and how they
got there, and not know how to get back home.
What's normal? Forgetting the day of the week
or where you were going.
5. Poor or decreased judgment. Those with
Alzheimer’s may dress inappropriately, wearing
several layers on a warm day or little clothing in
the cold. They may show poor judgment, like
giving away large sums of money to
telemarketers.
What's normal? Making a questionable or
debatable decision from time to time.
6. Problems with abstract thinking. Someone
with Alzheimer’s disease may have unusual
difficulty performing complex mental tasks, like
forgetting what numbers are for and how they
should be used.
What's normal? Finding it challenging to
balance a checkbook.
7. Misplacing things. A person with Alzheimer’s
disease may put things in unusual places: an iron
in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.
What's normal? Misplacing keys or a wallet
temporarily.
8. Changes in mood or behavior. Someone
with Alzheimer’s disease may show rapid mood
swings – from calm to tears to anger – for no
apparent reason.
What's normal? Occasionally feeling sad or
moody.
9. Changes in personality. The personalities of
people with dementia can change dramatically.
They may become extremely confused,
suspicious, fearful or dependent on a family
member.
What's normal? People’s personalities do
change somewhat with age.
10. Loss of initiative. A person with Alzheimer’s
disease may become very passive, sitting in front
of the TV for hours, sleeping more than usual or
not wanting to do usual activities.
What's normal? Sometimes feeling weary of
work or social obligations.
Greener Pastures
What is it about the
month of July that
makes us want to head
for greener pastures?
There are many holidays
in July that celebrate
country living and our
agricultural heritage.
We begin the month of July with Build-aScarecrow Day. On July 1, many farmers will be
stuffing old pants and shirts with hay to make
scarecrows that keep pests away from their
crops. Sure, scarecrows are often associated
with autumn, but this is only after they have
been hard at work in the fields all summer.
July 4 is Independence Day in America, but it is
also Country Music Day! Country music takes
many forms. Singing cowboys, bluegrass, folk,
gospel, honky tonk, rockabilly, Nashville and
Bakersfield rock – country encompasses all
these different styles. Heck, all you need to
make a band is a pair of spoons, a washboard,
and a jug.
The second Sunday in July is Barn Day, a day
that honors these hard-working buildings.
Whether you have grown up on a farm or in the
city, barns embody beauty, simplicity, and
industriousness. Some people will celebrate this
holiday by raising a barn, cleaning a barn, or
visiting a barn. Others may just sing “Old
MacDonald” with their children or draw a
homemade picture book of a barn filled with
farm animals and tractors.
July 15 is Cow Appreciation Day. What’s so
special about cows? Perhaps we all should
ponder that question over a glass of ice cold
milk or a tub of ice cream, or while eating a
hamburger or a steak, or while enjoying some
cheese or yogurt, or while throwing a football or
baseball…come to think of it, not a day goes by
when we don’t use a cow for something.
THE STAFF:
ADMINISTRATOR: SHANNON SOUZA
DAY SHIFT:
JOSIE SALAS
FLOR DELGADO
RANDI JAMESON
SWING SHIFT:
LUCY NAJERA
SAMANTHA SOTO
AMANDA VEGA
NOC SHIFT:
PATTY CAMPUZANO
MARIA TOVAR
YURI RODRIGUEZ-DIAZ
ON CALL:
JOYCE MARQUES
KARINA GUTIERREZ
HERMELINDA GARCIA
Sign of the Times
The Hollywood sign high
atop the Hollywood Hills in
Los Angeles, California, is
known as an international
symbol of the
entertainment industry. Its
origins were much more humble. The famous
sign was erected on July 13, 1923, as an
advertisement for a new suburban housing
development. It originally read “Hollywoodland,”
the name of the community. Originally designed
to last only 18 months, it became a beloved
landmark that lasted half a century.
In 1949, the “land” was removed, leaving only
“Hollywood.” Eventually the “H” broke in half,
and two of the “Os” fell down. The iconic sign
seemed destined for ruin. Finally, in 1978, a
campaign was launched to save the landmark.
A new, taller version, with letters standing 45
feet tall rather than 30 feet, was unveiled with
the help of donors, including Les Kelley, the
originator of the Kelley Blue Book, that trusted
car valuation guide, and singers Gene Autry
and Andy Williams.
Postage
Information
Heritage House of Woodburn
943 N. Cascade Dr
Woodburn, OR, 97071
PACIFIC LIVING CENTERS HAS SIX LOVING HOMES
FOR THE MEMORY IMPAIRED
Delivering Quality of Care, Enhancing Quality of Life.
APPLEGATE HOUSE OF GRANTS PASS
1635 Kellenbeck Ave.
Grants Pass OR 97527
Administrator: Nancy Decker
ARBOR HOUSE OF GRANTS PASS
820 Gold Court
Grants Pass Oregon 97527
Administrator: Shelly Boatman
AUTUMN HOUSE OF GRANTS PASS
2268 Williams Hwy
Grants Pass Oregon 97527
Administrator: Dale Reynolds
HAWTHORNE HOUSE OF SALEM
3042 Hyacinth St. NE
Salem Oregon 97301
Administrator: Michele Nixon
HARMONY HOUSE OF SALEM
3062 Hyacinth St. NE
Salem Oregon 97301
Administrator: Michele Nixon
HERITAGE HOUSE OF WOODBURN
943 N. Cascade Dr
Woodburn Oregon 97071
Administrator: Shannon Souza
July Birthdays
Cancer, the Crab, is the sign of those born
from July 1–22. Crabs enjoy the comforts of
home and family. They put their hearts into
nurturing others, have deep emotions, and
take maintaining traditions seriously. Those
born from July 23–31 are Lions of Leo. Leos
are warmhearted, creative, and generous.
Exuding charisma and confidence, many Leos
find success in show business.
Dan Aykroyd (comedian) – July 1, 1952
Abigail Van Buren (columnist) – July 4, 1918
Michelle Kwan (ice skater) – July 7, 1980
Arthur Ashe (tennis pro) – July 10, 1943
Bill Cosby (comedian) – July 12, 1937
Ginger Rogers (actress) – July 16, 1911
Phyllis Diller (comedian) – July 17, 1917
Don Knotts (comedian) – July 21, 1924
Raymond Chandler (author) – July 23, 1888
Mick Jagger (Rolling Stone) – July 26, 1943
Peter Jennings (news anchor) – July 29, 1938