November 2014
Bartlett Bugle
Pacific Living Centers, Inc.
Bartlett House of Medford 3465 Lone Pine Rd. Medford OR 97504
541-245-9814
Administrator: Dora Howard
Community Nurse: Laurie Bohlier
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Celebrating
November
Historic Bridge Awareness
Month
World Sponge Month
Novel Writing Month
World Communication
Week
November 1–7
Family Week
November 24–30
Extra Mile Day
November 1
Traffic Directors Day
November 3
Origami Day
November 11
World Architecture Day
November 12
Doctor Who Day
November 23
Thanksgiving Day
November 27
Fall is here and winter is just
around the corner. For Bartlett
House this is our first Holiday
Season and we are hoping that it
is an enjoyable time for all. On
November 11th we will be having
a Veteran’s Day luncheon from
12pm-2pm in honor of the brave
men and women who have
dedicated their lives protecting
our home. Our Thanksgiving
Dinner will be on Friday,
November 21st from 11:30-2:30.
We would like to do a pot luck
for all residents, staff, family and
friends. Bartlett House will be
providing Honey Baked Ham and
Pumpkin Pies. There is a sign up
sheet in the office for RSVP for
this celebration. We hope you all
have a wonderful Thanksgiving
and let’s all remember the
blessing that we are thankful for.
Dora and Staff
November 2014
Bartlett House Team
AM:
~ Nancy ~ Lauren ~ Kelly
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease is a devastating,
degenerative brain disorder that slowly
diminishes an individual's ability to walk, think,
talk and reason. Eventually, the person with
Huntington’s Disease becomes totally
dependent upon others for care. The disease
profoundly affects the lives of entire families—
emotionally, socially and economically.
Huntington’s Disease is caused by a single
defect on a single chromosome. This gene is
found in every human being and contains a
triplet repeat sequence. In a case of
Huntington’s Disease, the gene contains an
abnormally large number of triplet repeats. The
disease does not skip generations. Each child
of a parent who carries the defective gene has
a 50/50 chance of inheriting the gene and
developing Huntington’s Disease. If a person
does not inherit the Huntington’s Disease gene
from an affected parent then they cannot pass it
on to anyone else. More than 250,000
Americans have Huntington’s Disease or are
“at-risk” of inheriting the disease from an
affected parent.
There are three components to Huntington’s
Disease–cognitive, motor and emotional, and
an individual can be affected in one or more
areas first. Early symptoms may include
depression, mood swings, forgetfulness,
clumsiness, involuntary twitching, and lack of
coordination. As the disease progresses,
concentration and short-term memory diminish
and involuntary movements of the head, trunk
and limbs increase. Walking, speaking and
swallowing abilities deteriorate. Eventually the
person is unable to care for himself. Death
follows from complications such as choking,
infection or heart failure.
Continued on page 3)
PM:
Harley ~ Jessica
NOC:
Tanya ~ Angelica
ON CALL:
Josiah ~ Aricela ~ Sonja
A Big Welcome to our newest Team Members,
Jessica and Sonja
Ready, Set, Groan
November 8 is a day to turn our groans
and guffaws into laughter: it’s Aid and
Abet Punsters Day. Why would we want
to encourage punsters to make their
dreadful jokes? Because a good pun is a
masterful, intelligent, and playful use of
language, unlike these examples:
Becoming a vegetarian is a huge missed
steak.
I couldn’t figure out how to use my seat
belt, but then it clicked.
The person who invented the door
knocker won the “No Bell” Prize.
Did you hear the one about the broken
pencil? Forget it. It’s pointless.
Or perhaps take this quip from the the
King of Puns: “It looks like another reigny
day.”
November 2014
(Continued from page 2)
At this time, there is no effective treatment or
cure for Huntington’s Disease. Researchers are
working on a number of treatments, which may
slow the progression or delay onset of the
disease. There are a number of interventions
available today that improve the quality of life
for those with Huntington’s Disease. In the
early and middle stages of the disease,
medications can be given to help suppress
involuntary movements. Depression and other
psychiatric conditions can be quite effectively
treated. Proper nutrition, exercise and
precautions in the home can help minimize
many of the potential consequences of the
disease, such as weight loss, falls and choking
on food.
Huntington’s Disease Society of America:
Cheesy Cranberry & Chili Dip
Ingredients:
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese,
room temperature
• 1 (14-ounce) can whole-berry
cranberry sauce
• 1 (4-ounce) can chopped
green chilies, drained
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Assorted crackers
Directions:
1. Place cream cheese blocks side-by-side on
a serving platter. Combine cranberry sauce,
chilies, onion, lime juice, garlic salt, and chili
powder in a small bowl.
2. Spoon mixture over cream cheese.
3. Serve with crackers.
Makes 14 servings
Be Thankful
By Author Unknown
Birthdays:
Chuck
Tanya
Lauren
2nd
2nd
7th
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
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Information
Bartlett House of Medford
3465 Lone Pine Rd.
Medford OR 97504
PACIFIC LIVING CENTERS HAS SEVEN
LOVING HOMES FOR THE MEMORY
IMPAIRED
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BARTLET HOUSE OF MEDFOR
3465 Lone Pine Rd.
Medford, OR 97504
Administrator: Dora Howard
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