August 2012

Emeritus at Hazel CreekLicense #347003914

6125 Hazel AveOrangevale, CA 95662

Telephone: (916) 988-7901

Take a Deep BreathThe Mayo Clinic says proper

relaxation can reduce the effects ofstress, lower blood pressure andreduce chronic pain. Trymeditation, yoga, listening tomusic or taking a walk. Find thetechnique that works best for you,then add it to your daily routine.

Special PresentationJoin us on Wednesday, Aug. 8,

for a presentation by a low visionspecialist. The Sacramento Societyfor the Blind will provide anoptometrist who works closelywith the Senior Impact Program.His presentation will begin at2 p.m.

Aloha!Put on your flowered shirt or

muumuu, and let’s get togetherin the Lounge for a great timeHawaiian style. Thursday, Aug.30, we will enjoy an evening ofHawaiian-style beverages, food

and dancers. Starting at3:45 p.m., we will enjoy mai taisand tropical punch, along withHawaiian style hors d’oeuvres,for Happy Hour. Island musicwill serenade us as we enjoy therefreshments and visit with ourfamily, friends and neighbors.The kitchen will prepare aspecial tropical menu for ourdining pleasure. Entertainmentwill begin at 6:30 p.m. when thedancers will perform. If weatherand lighting permit, the showwill be in our lovely courtyard;otherwise, we will relax andenjoy the show in the comfort ofthe Hazel Creek Lounge. Join useven if you don’t have a fancyshirt or muumuu. We willprovide a colorful lei andHawaiian welcome foreveryone! Aloha!

OlympicsThe Olympics will be taking

place through Aug. 12. TheHazel Creek Lounge TV will betuned in to the games as muchas possible for those who wouldlike to watch these eventstogether.

Life Is Sweet at Emeritus at Hazel Creek!

Our August Birthdays3 Betty Moul9 Millie Doane12 Gordon Boersma16 Ann Lanfair24 Rosalie Hessing25 Beverly Perotti27 Mel Shingleton

Count Your Candles, NotYour Years

Birthdays are filled withyesterday’s memories, today’sjoys and tomorrow’s dreams. Toall of our residents who arecelebrating birthdays thismonth, we hope you have yourcake and eat it too!

Let’s get together!

August TripsPlease sign up in advance for

all transportation.Wednesday, Aug. 1, at

10 a.m., we will leave forSunrise Mall for a morning ofshopping and lunch out.

Wednesday, Aug. 8, we willdepart at 10:30 a.m. for MysteryDrive and Lunch Out.

Wednesday, Aug. 15, plan toleave Hazel Creek at 10 a.m. for

a leisurely Morning Drive. Wewill return to Hazel Creekfor lunch.

Wednesday, Aug. 22,Thunder Valley Indian Casino,here we come. Plan to leaveHazel Creek at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 29, we willleave Hazel Creek for DinnerOut at 5 p.m. Rudy’s Hideaway,Steak and Lobster Grill, servesexceptional meals.

Classic CarsIts cars are no longer

produced, but Oldsmobilesurvived for more than 100years. The company opened forbusiness Aug. 21, 1897, andlasted until 2004.

News & UpdatesThere’s always plenty going

on at every Emeritus SeniorLiving community, and we wantevery resident to feel included inthe action. You’ll find everythingyou need to know to stay in theloop in the News & Updatessection. Here, you’ll findimportant announcements andother news to keep you postedon the happenings in thecommunity so you’ll never haveto wonder what’s going on.

Be a Better PatientThe average American has

four doctor’s appointmentseach year. You can make thesevisits more productive bybeing a good patient. Just

follow these tips:Preparation. Before your visit,

write down your symptoms,medications you are taking andany questions you have. Youwill have a limited amount offace-to-face time; don’t waste it.

Expectations. Physicians arenot miracle workers. Patientswho know better health beginswith lifestyle changes—notpills—will get better outcomes.

Advocate. If doctors make younervous or you have severalcomplicated medical issues, it isa good idea to bring a friend orfamily member to listen andpossibly take notes.

Follow instructions. The bottomline for good health is to followyour doctor’s orders.

Resident SpotlightWe are proud of our residents

and honored to have them aspart of the Emeritus family. Wetake time to learn about thehobbies, careers and interests ofeach and every resident. Weenjoy learning about the livesand accomplishments of ourresidents and sharing thisinformation with neighbors tocreate a caring, family-orientedatmosphere that feels like home.

Stay SharpThe brain is one of the most

important parts of the body andneeds to be exercised just asmuch as anything else. Followthese tips to keep your brain atits best:

Make your activities brain-healthy. Entertain yourself withhobbies that will also help keepyour mind sharp. Learn how toplay a musical instrument, speaka foreign language, do puzzlesor juggle. Learning new skillshelps strengthen underusedparts of the brain.

Exercise. Exercise helps yourbrain as much as it helps the restof your body. Also trystress-reducing activities such asmeditation, yoga and dance.

Eat right. Eating a balanceddiet can work wonders for yourmental abilities.

Do something out of theordinary. A great way to stay keenis to try mixing up otherwisenormal routines. Take a differentroute for your daily walk or sitin a different place at the dinnertable.

Emeritus Family SpotlightEmeritus is known for hiring

some of the most dedicated,compassionate individuals inthe senior living industry. Everyday, they live the EmeritusFamily Values. We are gratefulfor their service and teamwork,for their integrity andresponsiveness and mostimportantly, for honoring thedignity of our residents andalways striving to exceed theirexpectations.

Emeritus Family Values.These values are upheld by all ofour employees in theircommitment to our residentsand loved ones.

As a member of the Emeritusfamily ...

• I welcome, smile at andgreet everyone I havecontact with.

• I am a good listener and Icommunicate honestlywith others.

• I take pride in myappearance and inthe appearance of ourEmeritus home.

• I am responsive to residentand family choices.

• I strive to exceed theexpectations of all those Icome in contact with.

• I am a problem solver bytaking ownership of issuesand searching for solutions.

• I make a differenceevery day.

Medication Safety TipsPrescription medications

can be beneficial, but they canalso cause side effects andinteract in potentially dangerousways. Here are a few tips tohelp you manage yourmedication regimen:

Ask questions. If your doctorrecommends a new medication,don’t be afraid to ask questions.Talk to your health careproviders, including yourpharmacist, and utilize onlineresources to learn aboutrecommended drugs.

Keep track of your medications.Record and track all of yourprescription and nonpre-scription medications. Keep thislist updated and on hand foreasy reference.

Communicate. Take your list ofcurrent medications to everymedical appointment that youschedule. Accuratelycommunicating with yourhealth care providers helpsensure a safe care plan.

Omnicare Pharmacy, anEmeritus partner, can help youmanage your medicationregimen. Omnicare’s securewebsite for residents,MyOmniview, gives you accessto reference libraries andprescription drug information.MyOmniview also gives you theability to Ask a Pharmacist andview and pay your pharmacybills. To learn more aboutOmnicare Pharmacy andMyOmniview, contact yourExecutive Director.

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Today's Category: Words (of 3 or more letters) That Rhyme with “GO”

Popcorn Pick:‘The Philadelphia Story’When socialite Tracy Lord

announces her impendingmarriage, two journalists spend afew days with her and her family.The problem is, Tracy can’t makeup her mind who to marry: hercharming but difficult ex-husband,C. K. Dexter Haven; her endearingand eager new friend MacauleyConnor; or her actual fiancé,George, a dull but safe option.With the stunning cast ofKatharine Hepburn, Cary Grantand Jimmy Stewart, 1940’s “ThePhiladelphia Story” is not tobe missed.

Dog Days of SummerThe term “dog days” was first

used by the ancient Romans torefer to late July and early August.That is when Sirius, the “dog star,”would rise and set in conjunctionwith the sun. The Romansbelieved the star added to the heatproduced by the sun.

Chocolate Each DayA study published in the

Journal of Psychopharmacologyfound that a few ounces of darkchocolate a day can result in abetter mood. It also improvesconcentration and blood flow tothe brain. Chocolate with thehighest percentage of cocoais best.

Twist of LemonTo get the most out of your

exfoliant, add a squirt of lemonjuice to enhance the effects.

Origin of AugustAugust is named for Augustus,

the first emperor of the RomanEmpire.

Moisturizer ReminderKeep your hands moist and

marvelous by rubbing them withlotion or moisturizer after everyhand-washing.

Cool ClothingWear light-colored, lightweight

clothing if you plan to spend timeoutside this month.