HERITAGE HAROLD
October
2010
Heritage House of Woodburn
943 N Cascade , Woodburn, Or, 97071
Celebrating
October
Computer Learning Month
Sarcastic Awareness Month
World Vegetarian Day
October 1
World Space Week
October 4-10
World Teachers’ Day
October 5
Columbus Day
October 11
Thanksgiving (Canada)
October 11
Bring Your Teddy Bear to
Work Day
October 13
Mother-In-Law’s Day
October 24
Magic Week
October 25-31
Halloween
October 31
Phone # 503-982-1506
Things you need to know!!
To all of you who participated in the Walk to
Remember September 11th, thank you so much
for walking with us and having made our day the
BEST!!! And to those of you who made such
generous donations, thank you!! Your support
was more appreciated than you will ever know.
Our employee of the quarter for this period is
Lucy Najera. She is a swing shift caregiver who
always gives her all when she comes to work, so
if you see her around, give her a great big
congrats!!!
Last month was also our annual trip to the zoo!!
A wonderful time was had by all so please go to
the Pacific Living Centers website to see our
pictures.
This month we will be going to Bauman Farms
to visit the pumpkin patch!! Every year the
residents TRULY enjoy this experience. We will
also be giving out candy this Halloween so bring
your little ghost, goblin and etc. to show us a
trick and they will get a treat!!!
About Parkinson Disease
What is Parkinson disease?
Parkinson disease is a brain disorder. It occurs
when certain nerve cells (neurons) in a part of the
brain called the substantia nigra die or become
impaired. Normally, these cells produce a vital
chemical known as dopamine. Dopamine allows
smooth, coordinated function of the body's muscles
and movement. When approximately 80% of the
dopamine-producing cells are damaged, the
symptoms of Parkinson disease appear.
What are the signs and symptoms of
Parkinson disease?
The loss of dopamine production in the brain causes
the primary symptoms of Parkinson disease. The
key signs of Parkinson disease are:
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Tremor (shaking)
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Slowness of movement
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Rigidity (stiffness)
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Difficulty with balance
Other signs of Parkinson disease may include:
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Small, cramped handwriting
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Stiff facial expression
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Shuffling walk
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Muffled speech
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Depression
Who gets Parkinson disease?
Parkinson disease affects both men and women in
almost equal numbers. It shows no social, ethnic,
economic or geographic boundaries. In the United
States, it is estimated that 60,000 new cases are
diagnosed each year, joining the 1.5 million
Americans who currently have Parkinson disease.
While the condition usually develops after the age
of 65, 15% of those diagnosed are under 50.
How is Parkinson disease
diagnosed?
The process of making a Parkinson disease
diagnosis can be difficult. There is no X-ray or
blood test that can confirm Parkinson disease. A
physician arrives at the diagnosis only after a
thorough examination. Blood tests and brain
scans known as magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) may be performed to rule out other
conditions that have similar symptoms. People
suspected of having Parkinson disease should
consider seeking the care of a neurologist who
specializes in Parkinson disease.
What is the treatment for Parkinson
disease?
There are a number of effective medicines that
help to ease the symptoms of Parkinson disease.
Most symptoms are caused by lack of dopamine.
The medicines most commonly used will attempt
to either replace or mimic dopamine, which
improves the tremor, rigidity and slowness
associated with Parkinson disease. Several new
medicines are being studied that may slow the
progression. Many promise to improve the lives of
people with Parkinson disease.
Can surgery help Parkinson
disease?
Surgery can ease the symptoms of Parkinson
disease, but it is not a cure. Because of the
risks associated with brain surgery, it is
usually not considered unless all appropriate
medications have been tried unsuccessfully.
When considering surgery, it is important to
see both a neurologist and brain surgeon who
specialize in the treatment of Parkinson
disease.
October 2010
Japan’s Speeding Bullets
In October of 1964, the commuters of Tokyo,
Japan, woke up to travel on the world’s first
high-speed “bullet train.” While regular trains
completed the trip from Tokyo to Osaka in
seven hours, this new train, known as the
Shinkansen, could complete the trip in just over
three hours. Speeding along at 130 mph, this
train changed both the daily life and business of
Japan.
The Shinkansen’s
inaugural run coincided
with Tokyo’s hosting of
the 1964 Olympics. Still
recovering from the
devastation of World
War II, these two events
signaled that Japan was preparing to rejoin the
world as a modern and high-tech society.
Japan’s bullet trains have carried over seven
billion passengers in their forty-five year history.
Amazingly enough, there has never been a
fatality caused by a derailment and collision.
The Shinkansen’s safety record is impeccable.
Perhaps even more amazing is the
Shinkansen’s legendary punctuality. The
average train delay is only six seconds! For this
reason, the Shinkansen is a matter of great
pride for Japanese society, and over the years
bullet train lines have been added so that they
travel up and down the entire length of Japan’s
island nation.
These days, the bullet trains run even faster.
Average speeds top 187 mph. Japan’s trains
have inspired similar high-speed railways in
France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. Not only
are the trains fast, but they also have increased
Japan’s business and economy, and helped
better the environment by keeping fewer cars on
the road. And engineers are not finished yet.
Scientists are busy working on a magnetic
levitating high-speed train that can travel up to
300 mph. Someday in the future, passengers
will truly be riding on a bullet!
Talking Points
No need to keep your mouth shut on October
21. It’s Babbling Day, so embrace your inner
blatherskite and talk about anything you want
for as long as you like.
Babies certainly babble as they learn how to
talk using real language. But humans aren’t
the only animals that babble. Some monkeys,
infant tamarinds and marmosets to be exact,
also babble to their monkey parents. This has
led scientists to think that babbling is not a
precursor to talking, but rather, babies that
babble are given more and better attention.
So on October 21, continue to babble in the
hope that you will win the love and adoration
of those you love.
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
MARIA GARCIA
ON CALL
IRENE BELTRAN
PACIFIC LIVING CENTERS HAS FIVE
LOVING HOMES FOR THE
MEMORYIMPAIRED
Delivering Quality of Care, Enhancing Quality of Life.
ARBOR HOUSE OF GRANTS PASS
820 Gold Court
Grants Pass Oregon 97527
Administrator: Nancy Decker
AUTUMN HOUSE OF GRANTS PASS
2268 WILLIAMS Hwy
Grants Pass Oregon 97527
Administrator: Becky Scriber
HAWTHORNE HOUSE OF SALEM
3042 Hyacinth St.
Salem Oregon 97301
Administrator: Michele Nixon
HARMONY HOUSE OF SALEM
3062 Hyacinth St.
Salem Oregon 97301
Administrator: Michele Nixon
HERITAGE HOUSE OF WOODBURN
943 N. Cascade Dr
Woodburn Oregon 97071
Administrator: Shannon Souza
Heritage House of Woodburn
943 N. Cascade Dr
Woodburn, OR, 97071
October Birthdays
If you were born from October 1-22, you are a
Libra, the scales. If you were born from
October 23-31, you are a Scorpio, the
scorpion. Libras, like balanced scales, are
harmonious, impartial, and understanding.
They dislike conflict, so encourage
compromise and cooperation. Scorpios are
determined, independent, and resourceful,
which makes them very ambitious.
Walter Matthau (actor)
Oct. 1, 1920
Chubby Checker (musician)
Oct. 3, 1941
John Lennon (Beatle)
Oct. 9, 1940
Elmore Leonard (writer)
Oct. 11, 1925
Nancy Kerrigan (ice skater)
Oct. 13, 1969
Emeril Lagasse (chef)
Oct. 15, 1959
Curly Howard (Stooge)
Oct. 22, 1903
Johnny Carson (host)
Oct. 23, 1925
Mahalia Jackson (gospel singer) Oct. 26, 1911
Julia Roberts (actress)
Oct. 28, 1967
Charles Atlas (bodybuilder)
Oct. 30, 1893
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