September SEPTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT. September 6th Dana and Luann 1:15. September 7th Sing Along W/ Beth 3:45. September 14th Guy and Guitar 3:30 pm

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1 SEPTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT September 6th Dana and Luann 1:15 September 7th Sing Along W/ Beth 3:45 September 14th Guy and Guitar 3:30 pm September Asters, the flower of September, bloom during the autumn months and they are associated with love, wisdom, and faith. They all have lovely contrasting yellow centers that are a lot like that of a daisy. That said, the Aster is actually more closely related to the sunflower. Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is most desired in its pure, rich blue color but is present in almost every color including pink, yellow and green. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust. It s officially Apple Season ~~ Apple Facts September 19th Music with Craig B 4:00 pm 1. The largest apple ever picked weighted three pounds, two ounces 2. One medium apple contains about 80 calories 3. China produces more apples than any other country 4. WA, NY, MI, PA and CA are the top 5 apples producing states. In all, 36 states produce apples commercially 5. There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples grown in the world. About 2,500 varieties are grown in the US 6. The Crabapple is the only apples native to the United States 7. ½ of the US apple crop is turned into apple products like applesauce and apple juice 8. Apple trees don t bear their first fruit until they are four or five years old 9. Archaeologists have evidence of people eating apples as far back as 6500 B.C. 10. Apples are a member of the Rose family

2 Max is a home health aide with Stepping Stone Home Health Care and is our August employee of the month! Max has been recognized by his coworkers as being a great team player. He is always willing to help and ALWAYS has a smile on his face! He has been recognized by families as an aide who always provides great care to Boulder Creek s tenants. We wish Max the best of luck this year as he continues his schooling to pursue a career in healthcare. Congrats Max!!! THE CHAPEL IS MOVING Our chapel is moving to the old private dining room in the South Neighborhood. We are excited for this change as it will allow us to bring something new to Boulder Creek. But that part is a surprise However, we are open to suggestions. If you believe we are missing something here at Boulder Creek, we want to know! Please desiree@boulder-creek.org with your ideas! More details coming soon

3 September Birthday 14 th Kathy Felch VIRGO ~ 23 AUGUST 22 SEPTEMBER Virgo s are highly intelligent, interested in everything and everyone and happy to be busy with many jobs and hobbies. Libra ~ 23 rd SEPTEMBER 22 OCTOBER Libra s are natural peacekeepers. Theirs is a sign of justice, balance and harmony.

4 Our Garage Sale was a SUCCESS! Thank you to everyone who helped, donated items or contributed towards our goal. We couldn t have done it without you! A Special Thank You To Robin Moon for her generous donation made in memory of Lonnel Moon. Thank you Robin for your continued support of Boulder Creek, we are so lucky to have a friend like you

5 THROUGH MY EYES: 10 THINGS PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA WANT CARE PARTNERS TO KNOW By: Laurie Scherrer (diagnosed in 2013 with early-onset Alzheimer s and Frontotemporal Degenerations/Dementia at the age of 55) 1. Although we may no always tell you or act it we still love you and we do appreciate all you do. We just don t always know how to tell you. 2. Maintain as much of a routine as possible (especially in the morning and evening). A routine can help to establish an automatic reaction and reduces some of the think work required during periods of confusion. 3. Identify things that cause agitation. Many times, something triggers dementia symptoms causing the person with dementia (PWD) to act out or get confused. It is important to take time to observe what the surroundings and events were prior to the agitation and try to identify what may have cause it. 4. Embrace and encourage our abilities-rather than focusing on our inabilities. Like a set of lights on a Christmas tree, parts of our brain flicker on and off. There are moments of lucidity and moments of confusion. Tasks may be easy one day and difficult the next. Build on the strengths we can accomplish in the moment. 5. Engage us in activities. The more we sit in idle, the more we fall into our shell. As with anyone, our brains need to be stimulated and challenged. In advanced stages, this may be as simple as sorting buttons into the same color. Include laughter and fun in every day. 6. Challenge us to stay as independent as possible. The more you do for us, the more you enable our dependence. There will be moments when we can t do things for ourselves, but with some guidance, often, we can figure it out. The clothes may not be folded right, but praise the effort. 7. Maintain social activity as much as possible. This is important for care partners, as well as for the PWD. 8. Interact the same as you did prior to the diagnosis. Although dementia may rob many of our abilities and memories, it does not take away feelings or intelligence. Even when a person is living in their past, they are still living as an adult not as a child- and should be treated as such. 9. Communicate visually as well as audibly and slow down your speech just a tad. Look at the person when speaking and encourage them to look at you. Dementia slows processing time, being able to see and hear helps clarify the communication. 10. Understand that dementia does not make a person hearing impaired. Speak with the person directly rather than speaking about them. If you need to have a conversation about the person, do so when you are well out of hearing range.

6 . You re in the News Keep your eye out for the Boulder Creek Activity Calendar. You re welcome to join us anytime! Shades of the Past YMCA Trip