July 2015
The
Heritage Harold
943 N. Cascade Dr. Woodburn, OR, 97071 PHONE # 503-982-1506
Celebrating July
Things You Need to Know!!!!
Grilling Month
We will be having our 4th of July
BBQ followed by fireworks on
Saturday July 4th starting at 5pm.
If you are able to join us, please
do. A good time is always had by
all!!
Family Reunion Month
Share a Sunset with
Someone You Love Month
Canada Day
July 1
Tom Sawyer Days
July 2–5
Independence Day
July 4
Collector Car
Appreciation Day
July 10
Cheer Up the Lonely Day
July 11
Everybody Deserves a
Massage Week
July 19–25
Senior Safari is September 15th.
We would like to invite anyone
who is interested in going, to join
us. In order for us to plan
transportation, food, etc. we
would appreciate your R.S.V.P.
by August 31st. Animals,
sunshine, and friends. The zoo is
always fun for everyone!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
AMERICA!
Moon Day
July 20
Paperback Book Day
July 30
May you all have a happy and safe 4th of
July!!!!
About Parkinson Disease
How is Parkinson disease diagnosed?
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.
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 are the signs and symptoms of
Parkinson disease?
What is the treatment for Parkinson
disease?
The loss of dopamine production in the brain
causes the primary symptoms of Parkinson
disease. The key signs of Parkinson disease
are:
• Tremor (shaking)
• Slowness of movement
• Rigidity (stiffness)
• Difficulty with balance
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.
Other signs of Parkinson disease may include:
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Small, cramped handwriting
Stiff facial expression
Shuffling walk
Muffled speech
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.
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.
Puzzling Moments in History
There is something puzzling
about July 13. On this day in
1944, Erno Rubik, the
inventor of the Rubik’s Cube,
was born in Hungary. Perhaps
this is why July 13 is celebrated
as International Puzzle Day.
Rubik did not start out his career as a puzzle
inventor. As an architect and professor of
architecture, he handmade the first Rubik’s
Cube in 1974 to help teach his students about
three-dimensional space. When his invention left
Hungary in 1980 and was manufactured as a
toy, it became a worldwide craze. More than five
million cubes were sold the first year. More than
350 million have been sold since, making it
perhaps the most popular toy ever invented. As
for Rubik, his interests remain in educating
students about engineering, science, and
technology, and he has recently launched a
worldwide tour promoting the field of science,
technology, engineering, and math (known
collectively as STEM).
Of course, the object of any puzzle lies in its
solution. One of the greatest puzzles of modern
history is perhaps the strange symbols, or
hieroglyphs, discovered in Egypt’s tombs. This
writing had been defunct for 2,000 years when it
was discovered, so no one knew how to read
it—until a chance discovery on July 19, 1799.
One of Napoleon’s soldiers, named Pierre
Bouchard, in the midst of a military campaign in
Egypt, discovered a stone slab jutting from the
ground near the town of Rosetta. This stone
slab, called the Rosetta Stone, has the same
passage written in three different languages:
ancient Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and
Egyptian demotic. At last, scholars had a “cheat
sheet” that allowed them to understand Egyptian
hieroglyphs and thereby penetrate the secrets of
ancient Egyptian civilization. Whether your
Puzzle Day activities involve cracking puzzles as
small as a Rubik’s Cube or as large as the
Rosetta Stone, delight in the workout.
Heritage House Team
ADMINISTRATOR
~Shannon Souza~
AM
~Randi J~
~Flor D~
~Yuri R~
PM
~Lucy N~
~Raechel O~
~Irene B~
NOC
~Patty C~
~Maria T~
~Yleana P~
ON CALL
~June S~
~Maria M~
~Amanda C~
~Karina G~
Postage
Information
Heritage House of Woodburn
943 N. Cascade Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
PACIFIC LIVING CENTERS HAS SEVEN
LOVING HOMES FOR THE MEMORY
IMPAIRED
Southern Oregon Communities
Northern Oregon Communities
AUTUMN HOUSE OF GRANTS PASS
2268 Williams Hwy.
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Administrator: Becky Scriber
HERITAGE HOUSE OF WOODBURN
943 N. Cascade Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
Administrator: Shannon Souza
ARBOR HOUSE OF GRANTS PASS
820 Gold Ct.
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Administrator: Dylan Betchik
HAWTHORNE HOUSE OF SALEM
3042 Hyacinth St.
Salem, OR 97301
Administrator: Kirshanna Jaramillo
APPLEGATE HOUSE OF GRANTS PASS
1635 Kellenbeck Ave.
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Administrator: Stacey Smith
HARMONY HOUSE OF SALEM
3062 Hyacinth St.
Salem, OR 97301
Administrator: Michele Nixon
BARTLETT HOUSE OF MEDFOR
3465 Lone Pine Rd.
Medford, OR 97504
Administrator: Christina Stanley
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