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SERVICES | Emergency Assistance Directory

For Emergency Assistance Fire

Police

Ambulance

DIAL Police

911

Crisis Intervention

Telephone numbers for Police agencies in the Counties of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

9-1-1 is accessible in all areas Municipal Police Services–Information Brockville Information . . . . . . . . 613-342-0128 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-0127 Carleton Place Police . . . . . . . . . 613-257-2323 Gananoque Police. . . . . . . . . . . . 613-382-4422 Perth Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-3131 Smiths Falls Police . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-4141

Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) For ALL Emergency requests in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville call . . . . . 1-888-310-1122 TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-310-1133 Cellular or Car Phone . . . . . . . . . . *OPP or *677

For information requests contact detachment offices: Lanark County OPP . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-2626 Brockville OPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-1790 Eastern Regional Headquarters 3312 Hwy 43 Smiths Falls . . . . . 613-284-4500 Kemptville OPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-3441 Lansdowne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-659-5200 Perth OPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-2626 Prescott OPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-925-4221 Rideau Lakes OPP . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-6911

Fire & Ambulance For Fire Emergency or Ambulance . . . . . 9-1-1

Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville Brockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-1290 Toll Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-544-5614 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-1394 Distress Centre – Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. . . . . . . . . . 1-800-465-4442 Business Office Brockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-1290 Perth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-5909 Lanark County Interval House Crisis Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-5960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-267-7946 TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-1952 Lanark County Sexual Assault Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-387-0844 Leeds & Grenville Interval House . 613-342-4724 Crisis Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-267-4409 Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-4724 Assault Response & Care Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-567-7415 Brockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-3881 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-4673

Poison Information 24-hour emergency poison information.

Ontario Regional Poison Info Centre Motherisk–Poison Info Counsel women in pregnancy & lactation in regards to chemicals & medications 555 University Ave Toronto . . . . 416-813-5900

Poison Emergency Ontario Poison Centre. . . . . . 1-800-268-9017

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CONTENTS SERVICES Emergency Assistance Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Police, Fire, Ambulance, Crisis Intervention, Poison

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Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Housing Authorities and Co-ops, Landlord/Tenant Info

Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Living Wills, G.R.A.N.D.

Medical Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Hospitals, Community Health Centres

Medical Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-28 Day Hospital, Adult Day Service, Day-Away Programs, Web Information Source, Alzheimer, Memory Disorder Clinics, Cancer, Celiac, Diabetes, Foot Care, Geriatric Programs, Heart & Stroke, Huntington Disease, Hearing, Kidney, Lung Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Mental Health, Ostomy, Immunization, Palliative Care, Parkinson’s, Vision

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Continuing Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Exercise Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 Library Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Social Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Volunteerism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Festivals and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-36

BUSINESS DIRECTORY A–Z directory of products and services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-71

FEATURES BonLen Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Brockville Denture Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 39, 72 CPHC Lifeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Community Home Support Lanark County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Carolina Retirement Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43

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Expo Cruises & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49, 70 Madden Hearing Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ottawa Valley Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Smiths Falls Audiology Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 Riverview Seniors’ Residence

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SERVICES | Government Assistive Devices

Veterans’ Affairs

The program pays up to 75% of the approved cost of a device or makes a fixed contribution towards the cost of the device or services required by persons with long-term physical disabilities.

Lanark County

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care 5700 Yonge St. 7th floor Toronto, ON M2M 4K5 Tel. . . . . 1-800-268-6021 or 416-327-8804 TDD . . . 1-800-387-5559 or 416-327-4282 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416-327-8192

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Ombudsman of Ontario

Certificates: Birth, Death or Marriage The Office of the Registrar General provides copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates which occurred in the Province of Ontario. If you were born or married in another province or country, you must write to the proper authorities there. There is a cost attached to the issuance of certificates.

If you are applying for a social insurance number, passport or for a pension, you need your birth certificate for identification. Certain vacation spots do not require passports but do require a birth certificate—please ensure you check with your travel agent when making your arrangements.

You can apply to any M.P.P.’s constituency office for certificates, but you must allow a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks for receipt.

Human Rights Human Rights Commission (Ontario) Regional Offices: Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-999-6899 TTY only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-643-3304

Veterans Affairs Canada Billings Bridge Plaza 2323 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1A 0P5 (On Second Floor) English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-522-2122 French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-522-2022

The Ombudsman of Ontario is an officer of the Provincial Legislative Assembly, independent from government and political parties. The Ombudsman investigates complaints about services provided by the Government of Ontario and its organizations. He also conducts systemic investigations on important issues about government services, which can affect large numbers of people. The Ombudsman cannot deal with matters regarding federal or municipal governments (except in the case of closed meetings), courts or judges. The Ombudsman is a place of last resort when other approaches to resolve complaints have been tried. The Ombudsman represents neither the government organization or the person complaining. Services are free and confidential. Complaints may be made in writing, by telephone, in person or by fax. No fees. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Toronto Bell Trinity Square, 483 Bay Street, 10th Floor South Tower, Toronto ON M5G 2C9 Tel (outside Ontario only) . . . . 416-586-3300 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-263-1830 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416-586-3485 TDD Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-411-4211

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 160 Elgin St., Suite 11A-100 Ottawa, ON K1A 1J4 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-995-1707 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-995-3484

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SERVICES | Government Eligibility for the Old Age Security pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement The Government of Canada proposes to gradually increase the age of eligibility for the OAS pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) between the years 2023 and 2029, from 65 to 67.

People currently receiving OAS benefits will not be affected by the proposed changes.

The Government of Canada also proposes to gradually increase the ages at which the Allowance and the Allowance for the Survivor are provided, from 60-64 today to 62-66.

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) People getting the Old Age Security pension who need financial help may be eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplements (GIS). To find out if you are entitled for GIS you must fill out a GIS application form. An application for GIS is mailed, at your request, once your Old Age Security Pension is approved for payment.

Voluntary deferral of the Old Age Security pension The Government of Canada also proposes a voluntary deferral of the Old Age Security (OAS) pension that will give people the option to defer take-up of their OAS pension by up to five years past the age of eligibility, and subsequently receive a higher, actuarially adjusted pension.

may be eligible for full or partial CPP retirement benefits, provided you have contributed to the plan.

A person who has turned 60 years of age may choose to begin receiving CPP benefits at that age. The CPP adjusts the amount of your pension by 0.5% for each month before or after your 65th birthday from the time you begin to receive your pension. The adjustment is permanent. This means that if you choose to start your pension early, the payment does not increase when you reach 65. For example, if you start your pension at 60, your monthly payment is 30% lower than if you wait until you’re 65. However, by starting it sooner, you will likely receive it for a longer time. If you start your pension at 70, your monthly payment is 30% higher than if you had taken it at 65. You may be able to share your Canada Pension Plan benefits with your spouse or common-law partner.

You must apply to get these benefits.

Income Security Programs Regional Office P.O. Box Box 5100 Postal Station “D” Scarborough, ON M1R 5C8 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-277-9914 French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-277-9915 TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-255-4786 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sdc.gc.ca

The Allowance Benefits A 60 to 64-year-old spouse or common-law partner of a person who is getting OAS may be able to get Allowance Benefits. The spouse or common-law partner must meet residence requirements and the couple’s income must be within set limits. You must fill out an application each year if you still need Allowance Benefits, otherwise payment will be discontinued.

Allowance for Survivors Financial help is offered to the legal or commonlaw spouse; the survivor must be 60 to 64 years old and meet both residence and income rules.

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SERVICES | Government Refund Inquiries

Passports Passports are valid for 5 years now. Effective July 1, 2013, a new 10-year ePassport will be introducd with new fees for 5 and 10-year passports.

Persons born in Canada must submit an original birth certificate. Those born outside of Canada must submit an original certificate of citizenship.

Unlike the General Application Process, the Simplified Renewal Application Process does not require applicants to submit documentary evidence of citizenship (birth certificate, citizenship card, etc.) or provide supporting identification. The application form is shorter and no guarantor declaration is necessary.

The Government of Canada continues to recommend that travellers carry a valid Canadian passport for all visits abroad, including the United States. A passport is the only universally accepted identification document and it proves that you have a right to return to Canada. Canadians are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid peak periods.

Canadian citizens require a passport to enter the United States at land ports of entry as of June 1, 2009.

Service Location – Brockville Service Canada Centre The Fuller Building 14 Courthouse Avenue, Main Floor Brockville, ON This office does not accept all types of applications

Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-567-6868 TTY services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-255-7655 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.passportcanada.gc.ca

Revenue Ontario Ministry of Finance Information on Ontario Tax Grants for Seniors, GAINS, Tax Reduction Program call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-263-7965 Once connected be prepared to wait TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-263-7776

Revenue Canada Income Tax Tax Information Phone Service (TIPS) Lanark, Leeds & Grenville . . . . . . . 1-800-267-6999 Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-959-8281

General Inquiries Toll-Free . . . . . . 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-926-9105

Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-959-1956 TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-665-0354 Visual Impairment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-267-1267

Goods & Services Tax, Pensions RRSP’s GST Credit Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-959-1953

Services Ontario/ Government Info Centres ServiceOntario Centres provide a wide range of government information and services.

You can use a free, self-service public computer to obtain a wide range of government information and online services for businesses and residents, including registering your business or updating your business information, changing your home address, applying for a birth, marriage or death certificate, or registering your newborn.

ServiceOntario Centres provide access to government applications and publications.

Additional services - Employment Standards Claims Intake Unit B 88 Cornelia St. W., Smiths Falls K7A 5K9 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-6837 Services available - Driver and Vehicle and Health Cards 7 King St. W. (Market St. entrance) Brockville, K6V 3P7 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-267-8097 Additional services - Driver and Vehicle; Employment Standards Claims Intake; Fish & Wildlife; Health Cards and Housing & Property.

10 Campus Drive Kemptville, K0G 1J0 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-267-8097 Additional services - Driver and Vehicle; Employment Standards Claims Intake; Fish & Wildlife and Health Cards.

Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.serviceontario.ca

Travel Information Highway Road Conditions Information For Other Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-268-4686

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SERVICES | Health Care Support Community Care Access Centre

Case Management

Your Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) connects you with the care you need at home and in your communnity by offering information, referral and access to services to help you maintain health, independence and quality of life. Services are available for people of all ages.

The Care Coordinator works closely with individuals, their caregivers and service providers to develop an ongoing care plan which may include a range of services and resources.

Services include:

CCAC Care Coordinators assist individuals and their families to access: • Long-term care homes • Adult day programs • Respite care

Information and Referral Case Management and care coordination, including such services as: • Nursing • Nutritional Counselling • Personal Care/Support • Physiotherapy • Occupational Therapy • Respite Care • Speech Language Pathology • Social Work • Long-Term Care Home Placement • Care Connector service - connecting people with family physicians

In-Home Services: • All residents of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville with a valid Ontario Health Card may access in-home health services • Referrals can be made by individuals, families, friends, physicians, hospitals, longterm care homes, and community y agencies. g

Long-Term Care Home Placement Coordination

Linking you to the community The CCAC can provide you with information on local health, social and community services.

To reach the CCAC in your community Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-CCAC (2222) or visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ccac-ont.ca

South East Community Care Access Centre CCAC In Lanark, Leeds and Grenville 52 Abbott St. N., Unit 1 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1W3 555 California Ave., Unit 1 Brockville, ON K6V 7K6 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-8012 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-267-6041 T FFax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-0308 Web . . . . . . www.communitycareinfo.ca W

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SERVICES | Health Care Support Home Support Programs Services available to disabled adults and individuals over 60.

Community Support services available include: • Meals on Wheels • Foot Care Clinics • Diners Club • Volunteer Hospice Visiting Service • Escorted Transportation • The completion of Income Tax Returns • Friendly Visiting • Home Help/Home Making • Telephone Assurance • Home Maintenance & Repair There are also various Social and Educational opportunities. Agencies vary iin servi services ices off ices o offered. ffer ff ered ed. d Check with the Home Support office nearest you regarding the services available in your community.

Contact A Home Support Program in your area: ALMONTE Mills Community Support Home Support Program 67 Industrial Dr. PO Box 610 Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 Tel............................ 613-256-4700 Fax ........................... 613-256-1185

Community & Primary Health Care 15 Bates St. Carleton Place, ON K7C 4J8 Tel............................ 613-257-3296 .............................. 1-800-461-3135 Fax ........................... 613-257-7457

PAKENHAM Community Home Support Lanark County Box 263, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0 Tel............................ 613-624-5647 Fax ........................... 613-624-5878

ATHENS Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) Box 133, 12 Wellington St. Athens, ON K0E 1B0 Tel............................ 613-342-3693 or .......................... 1-800-465-7646 Fax ........................... 613-924-1636

NORTH LEEDS/ALTHORPEBOLINGBROKE PORTLAND Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) 2790A Hwy. 15, Box 250 Portland, ON K0G 1V0 Tel............................ 613-342-3693 or .......................... 1-800-465-7646 Fax ........................... 613-272-5209

PERTH Community Home Support Lanark County 40 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100 Perth, ON K7H 2Y4 Tel............................ 613-267-6400 Fax ........................... 613-267-3497

BROCKVILLE Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) 2235 Parkedale Brockville, ON K6V 5V5 Tel............................ 613-342-3693 or .......................... 1-800-465-7646 Fax ........................... 613-342-8992 CARDINAL Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) 555 King St. W., Box 1278 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Tel............................ 613-342-3693 or .......................... 1-800-465-7646 Fax ........................... 613-925-5784 CARLETON PLACE Community Home Support Lanark County 50 Bennett St., Unit 11 Carleton Place, ON K7C 4J9 Tel............................ 613-253-0733 Fax ........................... 613-253-3479

GANANOQUE Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC & S.A.I.L.) 740 King St W. Gananoque, ON K7G 2H5 Tel............................ 613-382-1175 or .......................... 1-800-561-8024 Fax ........................... 613-382-8357 KEMPTVILLE Kemptville And District Home Support Inc. 215 Sanders St. Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Tel............................ 613-258-3203 Fax ........................... 613-258-3203

PRESCOTT Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) 555 King St. W., Box 1278 Prescott ON K0E 1T0 Tel............................ 613-342-3693 or .......................... 1-800-465-7646 Fax ........................... 613-925-5784 SMITHS FALLS Community Home Support Lanark County 2 Gould St. Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2S5 Tel............................ 613-283-6745 Fax ........................... 613-283-8568

LANARK HIGHLANDS Community Home Support Lanark County Tel............................ 613-259-5412 Fax ........................... 613-267-3497

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SERVICES | Health Care Support Home Support Programs Community Care Access Centre

Para-Med Home Health Care

The Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) provides one-stop access to home and communitybased health and personal support services to help people live as independently as possible. If a person’s health is such that they cannot remain in their home, a CCAC case manager will help them make the transition to a residential care setting such as a long-term care home.

Para-Med Home Health Care provides in-home health care that maintains and enhances the clients’ independence and quality of life. Full range of services including home support workers and nurses. Services are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

To reach the CCAC in your community for information or services, call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-CCAC (2222) or visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ccac-ont.ca

Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is a national, Canadian owned care provider serving people in their home as well as in hospitals and care facilities.

555 California Ave., Unit 9 PO Box 227, Brockville, ON K6V 5V5 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-3371 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-227-3133 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-1902 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bayshore.ca

Community Health Services Inspired and supported by the Canadian Red Cross, work in partnership with clients and others to offer personalized and compassionate care through quality health services, to enhance the well-being of people at vulnerable times in their lives. We provide quality customized community health services for seniors, children and individuals living with an acute or chronic condition as a result of a physical or mental illness. Our Support Workers assist with personal care, home management, respite and companion care. Our services are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Para-Med Home Health Care Unit 6, 50 Bennett St. Carleton Place, ON K7C 4J9 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-253-8019 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-253-8022

CPHC Lifeline Program Lifeline is a personal response and support service available around the clock. At the push of the button an individual can access prompt assistance from a trained Response Centre Associate, even if they are unable to speak. The Response Centre will alert Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to respond to emergencies. Lifeline provides peace of mind and safety for thousands of Canadians.

CPHC Lifeline serving Lanark, Leeds-Grenville and Kingston 42 Garden St. 4th Floor, Brockville, ON Brockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-9991 Kingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-542-9643 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-565-0008

Canadian Red Cross 80 Charles St., Brockville, ON K6V 1T3 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-3523 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-428-6384 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-2487 8 | SENIORS Activities & Services Directory | FALL & WINTER NTER 2013

SERVICES | Health Care Support Community Health Services Canadian Red Cross 80 Charles Street Brockville, ON K6V 1T3 Tel 613-342-3524 or 1-800-668-0842 “Our Mission Statement”, inspired and supported by the Canadian Red Cross work in partnership with clients and others to offer personalized and compassionate care through quality health services, to enhance the well-being of people at vulnerable times in their lives.

“Our Services”. We provide quality customized community health services for seniors, children and individuals living with an acute or chronic condition as a result of a physical or mental illness. Our support workers are trained to assist with individual client needs. Personal Care: bathing, transfers, toileting, feeding, grooming. Home Management: meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping/errands.

Respite and Companion Care: caregiving & family relief, accompany to appointments. Specialized services available to meet individual client needs.

Contact your local Community Health Services Branch for a list of specialized services available in your community.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Main office: 458 Laurier Boulevard, Brockville, ON K6V 6Z6 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-5685 or toll free HEALTH ACTION LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-660-5853 Other offices: Smiths Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-2740 Kemptville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-5941 Gananoque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-382-4231 The Health Unit works with the community to enhance, promote and protect health. Call for more information about immunization, injury prevention, chronic disease prevention, food safety, safe water, rabies/west nile virus/lyme disease prevention, parenting and child health information, healthy eating and physical activity information, tobacco use prevention, sexual health information and many other topics that are important to your health. Visit www.healthunit.org for more information or email webmaster@healthunit.org with questions or information requests.

Bayshore Home Health 555 California Ave., Unit 9, PO Box 227 Brockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-3371 Canadian Red Cross Society The Community Health Services 80 Charles St Brockville . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-3523 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-428-6384 Revera Home Health 52 Abbott St. N., Smiths Falls. . . . . 1-800-275-2198

St. Elizabeth’s Health Care 91 Cornelia Ct Smiths Falls . . . . . . . 1-866-351-7958 Community & Primary Health Care-Caregivers Support Services (Alzheimer Outreach Program for Lanark, Leeds and Grenville 15 Bates Dr., Carleton Place . . . . . . 1-800-461-3135 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-3296 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-7457 FALL & WINTER 2013 | SENIORS Activities & Services Directory | 9

SERVICES | Health Care Support Transportation Transportation to Medical Appointments

Brockville Community & Primary Health Care Centre Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-3693 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-465-7646

Young at Heart 800 Stewart Blvd. Brockville, ON K6V 5T4 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-4075 Ext. 123

Community Support Transportation Services Most Community Support Programs offer a transportation service for medical appointments and shopping. The drivers are volunteers and the agencies charge a fee based on the distance travelled. For further information and appointments, call: Almonte/Ramsay . . .613-256-4700 Athens . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Brockville . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Cardinal . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Carleton Place . . . . .613-253-0733 North Leeds . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Gananoque . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Kemptville . . . . . . . .613-258-3203 Lanark Highlands. . .613-259-5412 Lansdowne . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Lyndhurst . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Mallorytown . . . . . .613-342-3693 Pakenham . . . . . . . .613-624-5647 Perth . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-267-6400 Prescott. . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Seeley’s Bay . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Smiths Falls. . . . . . . .613-283-6745

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Seniors ACTIVITIES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

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SERVICES | Housing Housing Authorities and Co-ops Lanark County Housing Corporation 52 Abbott St. N., Unit 4, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1W3 . . . . . . . 613-283-2555 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-267-1313 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-5420

Community Housing Department Community & Social Services Division United Counties of Leeds & Grenville 25 Central Ave. W., Suite 100 Brockville, ON K6V 4N6. . . . . . . . . . 613-342-3840 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-770-2170 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-2101 Satellite Office: 360 King St. W., Prescott ON . . . . . 613-925-0001 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-406-0420 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-925-0301

Legion Village 96 Seniors 10 Charlotte Place Brockville, ON K6V 6T1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-9635

Mills Community Support Corporation 67 Industrial Dr., Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-256-1031 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-256-1185

South Crosby Non-Profit Housing Corporation P.O. Box 25, 10 Maple Ave., Elgin, ON K0G 1E0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-359-5181 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-359-6139

Stocking Hill Seniors Apts.

550 Emma St., Gananoque, ON K7G 3B6 . . . . . . . . 613-382-7148 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-382-7148

Tay Valley Non-Profit Housing 20 Haggart St., Perth, ON K7H 2Z4. . 613-264-1997 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-264-1997

Landlord/Tenant Information Lanark County Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal 255 Albert St., 4th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 6A9 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-332-3234 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-787-4024 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.sjto.gov.on.ca Administers the Tenant Protection Act, which regulates the amount of rent charged for living accommodations. Offers assistance on matters regarding the Tenant Protection Act.

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SERVICES | Legal Lanark Leeds & Grenville County Legal Clinic

Legal Aid Ontario

10 Sunset Blvd., Perth, ON K7H 2Y2 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-264-8888 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-597-4529 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-264-8931

Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (416) 979-1446 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-8258 TTY Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (416) 598-8867 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-641-8867 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (416) 979-8669 General Inquiries . . . . . . . .info@lao.on.ca

Living Wills

G.R.A.N.D.

A Living Will is a document that states your wishes regarding consent to or refusal of specific treatment. A Living Will is different from a Last Will and Testament because a Living Will addresses your health care, whereas a Last Will and Testament deals with matters of property.

Both documents are essential for every adult.

The Living Will allows you to direct your family, physician, and others about your health care choices, based on your own values and beliefs.

A completed Living Will should be very specific as to what type of health care choices you wish in end of life situations. An example of what a Living Will addresses includes whether the person wishes to be hooked to a ventilator or respirator.

A complete Living Will kit with instructions for how to complete the form is available from Dying With Dignity at the address below.

(Grandparents Requesting Access N’ Dignity) Ottawa Chapter

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney for Personal Care?

The Power of Attorney for Personal Care or Health Care is a critical document to have should you be facing a health care crisis. There may come a time when you are unable to communicate your wishes or appreciate the implications of some decisions. A Power of Attorney for Personal Care allows you, in advance, to appoint an individual or individuals to make appropriate decisions on your behalf.

Dying With Dignity 805-55 Eglinton Ave. E. Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1G8.

Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (416) 486-3998 x21 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (416) 486-5562 Toll Free: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-495-6156 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dyingwithdignity.ca Email . . . . . . . . . . . . wanda@dyingwithdignity.ca

The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is priceless! This bond is special, providing a sense of heritage and continuity in today’s rapidly changing society. Yet today, factors such as broken marriages, divorce, death and other circumstances often destroy this mutually important relationship. Many grandparents lose access to their grandchildren in which case both the grandparents and children suffer.

G.R.A.N.D. works to: • Provide emotional support to grandparents who, for one reason or another, have been denied access to their grandchildren.

• Make the public and professionals aware of this ill in our society.

• Influence Provincial Family Law to recognize the interest that grandparents have in their grandchildren’s well-being.

Aims of the G.R.A.N.D. are: • Support system • Best interest of the child • Mediation • Public education and awareness • Prevention through family life education • Changes in the law • Specific recognition of grandparents For membership information and meetings call: G.R.A.N.D. Society (Ottawa) Chapter.

Meetings held last Saturday of the month 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

September-May meetings held at 670 Albert St. Bi-Monthly - The Good Companion Senior Centre Tel/Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-837-8371

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SERVICES | Medical Facilities Hospitals Almonte General Hospital 75 Spring St., Box 940, ON K0A 1A0 Almonte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-256-2500 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-256-4889

Brockville General Hospital 75 Charles St. ON K6V 1S8 Brockville Main Phone Line . . . . . . 613-345-5649 Business Fax (Administration) . . . . 613-345-8336 Patient Information Fax (Health Records). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-3529

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital 211 Lake Ave. E., ON K7C 1J4 Carleton Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-2200 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-8849

Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre 43 Bruyere St., ON K1N 5C8 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-562-0050 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-562-6367

Hotel Dieu Hospital 166 Brock St., ON K7L 5G2 Kingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-544-3310 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-544-9897

Kemptville and District Hospital 2675 Concession Rd., Box 2007 ON K0G 1J0 Kemptville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-6133 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-4997

Kingston General Hospital 76 Stuart St., ON K7L 2V7 Kingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-548-3232 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-548-6019

Kingston Psychiatric Hospital Providence Continuing Care Centre 752 King St. W., Bag 603, ON K7L 4X3 Kingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-546-1101 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-548-5588

Kingston Regional Cancer Centre 25 King St. W., ON K7L 5P9 Kingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-544-2630 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-544-9708

Ottawa Hospital General Campus 501 Smyth Rd., ON K1H 8L6 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-761-4000 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-737-8470

Ottawa Hospital Riverside Campus 1967 Riverside Dr., ON K1H 7W9 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-761-4000 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-738-8522

Perley & Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre 1750 Russell Rd., ON K1G 5Z6 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-526-7170 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-526-7172

Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital 33 Drummond St. W., ON K7H 2K1 Perth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-1500 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-264-0365

Queensway-Carleton Hospital 3045 Baseline Rd., ON K2H 8P4 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-721-2000 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-721-4774

Smiths Falls & Perth District Hospital 60 Cornelia St. W., ON K7A 2H9 Smiths Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-2330 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-9342

St. Mary’s of the Lake Site

713 Montreal Rd., ON K1K 0T2 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-746-4621

340 Union St. W. Gibson Resource Centre, Box 3600 ON K7L 5A2 Kingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-544-5220 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-544-6947

Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus

St. Vincent Hospital

1053 Carling Ave., ON K1Y 4E9 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-761-4000 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-761-5458

60 Cambridge St. N., ON K1R 7A5 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-233-4041 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-782-2785

Montford Hospital

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SERVICES | Medical Facilities Community Health Centres ~ a place where everyone matters!

At the 73 Community Health Centre’s across Ontario, the health and well-being of every individual, every family, every community matters! In our area, four Community Health Centres (CHCs) work closely together to provide a full range of primary health care and health promotion programs and services. They are: Country Roads Community Health Centre (in Portland); Merrickville District Community Health Centre (in Merrickville); the North Lanark Community Health Centre (located in Lanark Village); and the Smiths Falls Community Health Centre in Smiths Falls.

Community Health Centres are an effective and unique model of primary health care where an inter-disciplinary team of health care professionals work together to respond to people’s individual health concerns. At all CHC’s in our area, this team includes: doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, social workers, chiropodists, respiratory therapists, health promoters and community developers.

In addition to primary care services, CHC’s also offer a wide range of free health promotion, education and prevention programs to address the broader health needs of the people and the communities they serve. In most cases, you do not have to be a client of the CHC in order to access these programs. While each CHC has their own specific group programs based on the unique needs of their community, they often include groups where people: learn how to manage their diabetes, asthma and other chronic conditions; get support to quit smoking; participate in community-based exercise classes, walking groups or yoga classes; learn relaxation, meditation and other techniques for stress reduction; and learn how to cook and purchase healthy foods on a budget.

Ontario’s Community Health Centres Every One Matters.

Country Roads Community Health Centre 4319 Cove Road at Highway 15, Portland Phone . . . . . . . . . 613-272-3302 or 1-888-998-9927 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.crchc.on.ca Merrickville District Community Health Centre 354 Read Street, Merrickville Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-269-3400 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rideauchs.ca North Lanark Community Health Centre 207 Roberston Drive, Lanark Village Phone . . . . . . . . . 613-259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@nlchc.on.ca Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.northlanarkchc.on.ca Smiths Falls Community Health Centre 2 Gould Street, Unit 118, Smiths Falls Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-1952 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rideauchs.ca

For a current and comprehensive list of programs and services offered at each of the CHC’s in our area, contact each directly.

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SERVICES | Medical Services Day Hospital ALMONTE Almonte General Hospital 75 Spring St., Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-256-2514 Ext. 2115 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-256-3483 Therapeutic goal-oriented Rehabilitation Program for adults requiring inter-disciplinary assessment, treatment, support and teaching to adapt and cope with health changes related to aging, acute illness or chronic illness. Services provided include Nursing, Recreation Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, as well as collaboration with community health services such as Community Care Access Centre, Lanark County Mental Health and Home Support.

Attendance–1 to 3 days per week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Goal is to increase quality of life and independence while living in the community.

PERTH Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital 33 Drummond W., Perth Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-1500 Ext. 2127 Day Hospital is a coordinated outpatient service which provides assessment, treatment, education and support to adults who have suffered illness or injury. The purpose of Day Hospital is to improve the client’s general condition, health and independence. Clients receive therapy from

Nurses Physiotherapists, Physiotherapists Occupational Therapists Therapiists t Nurses, and Speech and Language Pathologists. A team of health care professionals work with people who have complicated health care needs. The composition of the team depends on the type of rehabilitation required.

The rehabilitation programs are doctor referred and include both neurological and pulmonary.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is an educational and exercise program for people living with COPD. The program runs every Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-3:30 for 8 weeks.

The Day Hospital also provides a Heart to Heart Program twice a year for people living with heart disease.

Adult Day Service Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) 555 King W., Prescott . . . . . 613-498-1446 Ext. 21 Prescott Health Centre Program – Tuesday & Thursday Adult Day Service of Lanark County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-264-0307 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-511-1911 Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) Carveth Care Centre 338 Hebert St., Gananoque 613-498-1446 ext 21 Program - Wednesday

Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) BGH Garden St Site, 42 Garden St., 4th floor Brockville, ON . . . . . . . . . . . 613-498-1446 Ext. 21 Program Monday-Friday Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) Portland County Roads Health Centre 4319 Cove Rd., Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-498-1446 Ext. 21 Program - Wednesday Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) Bedell Road, Agro Forrestry Centre 2627 Bedell Road, Kemptville. .613-498-1446 Ext 21 Program –Thursday

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SERVICES | Medical Services Day-Away Programs Alzheimer Society of Lanark County Adult Day Service 115 Christie Lake Rd., Perth, K7H 3C6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-264-0307 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-511-1911 The Adult Day Service is a social program, serving adults who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia which includes: social, physical, mental and emotional needs.

The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for meaningful activities and socialization in a caring atmosphere, which fosters autonomy, dignity and respect while providing the caregiver with respite relief.

ADULT DAY SERVICE SCHEDULE: Monday Lanark, North Lanark County Community Health Centre – 207 Robertson Dr. Perth, Alzheimer Society of Lanark County Main Office – 115 Christie Lake Rd. Tuesday Smiths Falls, 2 Gould St. (behind the SFCHC) Wednesday Perth, Alzheimer Society of Lanark County Main Office – 115 Christie Lake Rd. Thursday Perth, Alzheimer Society of Lanark County Main Office – 115 Christie Lake Rd. Carleton Place, C.P.H.C. Office – 15 Bates Dr. Friday Smiths Falls, 2 Gould St. (behind the SFCHC) Carleton Place, C.P.H.C. Office – 15 Bates Dr.

The premier information source for seniors:

www.seniors.gc.ca Wouldn’t it be nice to find all the governmental information you need on one Web site? That’s what provides the newly redesigned Seniors Canada site: www.seniors.gc.ca.

This site is not only useful for seniors but it’s also the premier information source for caregivers, families and service providers. It contains all the authoritative information provided by governments as well as non-governmental organizations. Its new look makes it even easier than ever to find out about new and existing Government initiatives for seniors.

You’ll always find a monthly feature on the homepage, for example information on the tax slip mailout for pensioners.

The homepage also allows you to select from the list of most-requested services or browse information and services by topic: care facilities, community services, end of life, finances and pension, legal matters, retirement, work and volunteering, etc.

If you’re looking for Government Contacts, the address of a Member of Parliament or simply a postal code or an Internet address. It also contains links to the official government Web site of each Canadian province and territory. A simple click will also lead you to the site of the National Senior Council and other sites where you can learn more about the Canadian Seniors Partnership, the Services for seniors guide, etc.

If you take care of a senior, click on the Information for caregivers’ button on the homepage to read about resources, associations, long distance care giving and respite services all across the country.

So, whatever you’re looking for, begin your search at www.seniors.gc.ca!

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SERVICES | Medical Services Newsletters, public education to community organizations, art therapy and fund raising events.

Alzheimer Disease & Related Dementias Alzheimer’s Disease is a degenerative brain disorder that destroys vital brain cells. There is no cure at this time however there are medications and treatments that can slow the progression down. Dementia can affect people as young as 40 years of age. The risk factor for dementia doubles every five years after the age of 65. There are 747,000 Canadians living with a dementia. It is estimated that in the next 20 years there will be close to 1.4 million cases of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia in Canada.

Is it Alzheimer’s Disease?

10 warning signs: 1. Memory loss that affects day-to-day function 2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks 3. Problems with language 4. Disorientation of time and place 5. Poor or decreased judgment 6. Problems with abstract thinking 7. Misplacing things 8. Changes in mood or behaviour 9. Changes in personality 10. Loss of initiative There are 2 local chapters of the Alzheimer Society in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, each providing a variety of services for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Alzheimer Society of Lanark County and Alzheimer Society of LeedsGrenville.

Support & Education is available to individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia, their family members and caregivers. We can offer this by phone, email or in person.

Support groups are provided in the local communities of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. These groups include: support for Women, Caregivers, Spouses, Children with Parents Affected, Early Stage support and a Men’s Cooking group. Please contact your location Alzheimer Society for dates, times and location of these groups.

Other Programs & Services Resource Library, MedicAlert/Safely Home, Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA). Learning Series,

Adult Day Service of Lanark County is a social program serving adults with Alzheimer disease or a related dementia and the frail elderly who may have any number of needs including: social, physical, mental and emotional needs.

The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for socialization and stimulation for individuals who still reside at home, while providing the caregiver with respite relief.

Learning Series and Workshops The Alzheimer Society offers monthly learning series for people who have been diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer disease or a related dementia. These series are also for the ones that care for people with the disease and health care professionals. It covers a wide variety of topics such as What is Dementia, Coping Strategies, Legal and Financial Issues, Long Term Care and Home Care.

We also offer Workshops, Forums and Expo’s that cover all topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and a related dementia as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle with our Heads Up for a Healthier Brian.

Alzheimer Society of Lanark County Main Office 115 Christie Lake Rd. Perth, ON K7H 3C6 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-264-0307 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-511-1911 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.alzheimer.ca/lanark Satellite Office 75 Spring Rd., Fairview Manor Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-256-3113 ext: 2996 Alzheimer Society of Leeds & Grenville BGH-Garden Street Site 42 Garden St. Brockville, ON K6V 2C3 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-7392 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-576-8556 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.alzheimer.ca/lg

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SERVICES | Medical Services Memory Disorder Clinics Memory Disorder Clinic Elisabeth-Bruyere Health Centre 75 Bruyere St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-562-6322

Clinical Trials Unit: Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-562-6328 Community & Primary Health Care-Caregivers Support Services (Alzheimer Outreach Program) 15 Bates Dr., Carleton Place, ON K7C 4J8 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-3296 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-461-3135 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-7457 We offer the following services to persons with Alzheimer Disease and their families: • Support, Information & Training – by caring, professional case managers for caregivers and family members, just a phone call away.

• Respite Service – allows caregivers to take some time off: a trained respite provider will make planned home visits or emergency visits.

• Support Groups • Music & Memories – afternoon-away program for people with memory loss and their caregiver (optional) • Women’s Getaways, Men’s Breakfast Groups – for caregivers both current & past.

Dementia Care Network of Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Web . . www.ripnet.com/nonprofit/dementiacare

Please see the following pages for more details on: n: Geriatric Programs,, .............. page 22 and Mental Health,, .............. page 24

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SERVICES | Medical Services Donation

Cancer You’re not alone. We can help.

Cancer Information and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-939-3333

Canadian Cancer Society Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Unit 201-105 Dufferin St., Perth ON K7H 3A5 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-1058 or 1-800-367-2913 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-4517 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . lanarklg@ontario.cancer.ca Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cancer.ca

Reliable Information Cancer can be difficult to understand and coping with cancer can be stressful. Call for reliable information on all cancers, risk reduction, treatment and services available in your community.

Canadian Cancer Society Information Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-939-3333 Smokers Helpline for advice and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-513-5333 Local office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-367-2913 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-1058 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cancer.ca

Support

To make a donation call 1-888-939-3333 toll free anytime.

Volunteer Opportunities for you to get involved throughout Lanark, Leeds & Grenville. We can’t do it without you! Call the local office or 1-888-939-3333 or visit our web site at www.cancer.ca

Ontario Breast Screening Program Promotes the early detection of breast cancer to Ontario women 50 years and over. Consists of a physical examination and x-ray of the breasts, plus instruction in breast self-examination.

Women can make their own appointment or be referred by a physician.

Kingston Centre 786 Blackburn Mews, Kingston, ON K7P 2N7 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-384-4284 or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-465-8850 Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-384-8645 Brockville General Hospital Site 75 Charles St., Brockville, ON K6V 1S8 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-8304

A cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering experience. Speaking with a cancer survivor can be both comforting and insightful. The Canadian Cancer Society offers free and confidential support services that match cancer patients or their caregivers with a trained volunteer who understands what it’s like to live with cancer.

• Support over the phone • Support in person • Support group - Fourth Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the parish hall - St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund St., Carleton Place (the hall is across the street from the church).

Celiac

For support over the phone or in person call 1-800-263-6750 to talk to someone who’s been there.

Provides information to persons who suffer from celiac problems and their families.

Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.celiac.ca

Ottawa Centre Suite 214, 1419 Carling Ave Hampton Park Plaza, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L6 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-728-0777 or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-465-6226 Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-728-6333 Web. . . . . . . . . . www.cancercare/on.ca/obsp

Transportation Help getting to and from cancer-related care. Call the local office at 613-267-1058 or 1-800-367-2913.

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SERVICES | Medical Services Diabetes Canadian Diabetes Association Leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure.

Ottawa 45 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON K1L 6E8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-521-1902 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-521-3667 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-BANTING (226-8464)

DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAMS & SUPPORT GROUPS Rideau Valley Diabetes Services Serving Lanark Leeds and Grenville Counties Smiths Falls Office 2 Gould Street, Unit 118, ON K7A 2S5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-284-2558 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-321-4500 Brockville Office 2479 Parkedale Avenue, Unit 2, ON K6V 3H2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-498-1555 Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-498-9922 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . diabetes.rvds@rideauchs.ca Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rvds.ca

Kemptville Kemptville District Hospital 2675 Concession Rd., Kemptville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-6133 ext. 400 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-4997 The Diabetes Clinic provides in-depth education on diabetes, its management and treatment.

Includes counseling with a nurse and dietitian, a 2-day group education program, and individual follow up appointments. Also offer group programs (Pre-Diabetes, Insulin, Hypertension).

Special Evening Topics and one-on-one insulin starts. Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.kdh.on.ca

LANARK North Lanark Community Health Centre 207 Robertson Dr., Lanark . . . . . . . 613-259-2182 Education program in partnership with Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, Support Group.

Website . . . . . . . . . . . www.northlanarkchc.on.ca

Merrickville Merrickville District Community Health Centre 354 Read, Merrickville . . . . . . . . . . 613-269-3400 Education program in partnership with Rideau Valley Diabetes Services.

Perth RVDS offers education programs in Almonte, Athens, Carleton Place, Gananoque, Lanark, Merrickville, Perth, Portland, Prescott, Seeley’s Bay, Smiths Falls and Westport. Check-in/Support Groups are held in Athens, Carleton Place, Gananoque, Lanark, Portland and Smiths Falls.

Please call to register for all programs (except Check-in/Support Groups, those you can drop-in).

Programs include: ABC Diabetes Education, Prediabetes, Diabetes Community Cooking Groups, Grocery Store Tours, Multidisciplinary Clinics, Footcare Clinics, Check-in/Support Groups, Conferences.

Carleton Place

Perth & Smiths Falls Community Hospital 33 Drummond St. W., Perth . . . . . . 613-267-1500 Offers education programs.

Portland Country Roads Community Health Centre 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15, PO Box 58, Portland ON K0G 1V0 . . . . . . . . . . . 613-272-3302 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-998-9927 Education program in partnership with Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, Support Group.

Brockville Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) 2235 Parkedale Brockville Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-498-9902 Offers education programs.

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital 211 Lake Ave. E., Carleton Place . . 613-257-2200 Offers education programs.

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SERVICES | Medical Services Foot Care Older people often find it difficult to reach their feet and therefore have trouble caring for them. Simple procedures such as nail cutting can usually be performed by caregivers.

Elders with diabetes or circulation problems, however, should have a podiatrist or chiropodist attend to their complete foot care.

Most Home Support Programs and Para-Med Health Services sponsor weekly footcare clinics. For clients who cannot attend the clinics, agencies can arrange in-home footcare.

To Keep Feet Healthy

To make an appointment, please contact the home support agency nearest you.

Almonte/Ramsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-256-4700 Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Brockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Carleton Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-253-0733 Cardinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 North Leeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Gananoque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693

• After washing, dry feet carefully especially between the toes. Then generously use a fine talcum powder.

• To prevent ingrown toe nails, trim nails flat across the top.

• Exercise feet when sitting by rotating them at the ankles and by alternately stretching and contracting the toes.

• Use a foot bath with vibrating pads. Then massage the feet using a special foot lotion.

(From: “Eldercaring, A Guide for Caregivers,”

by Janis Rotman.)

Kemptville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-258-3203 Lanark Highlands . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-259-5412 Lansdowne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Lyndhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Mallorytown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Pakenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-624-5647 Perth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-267-6400 Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693 Seeley’s Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-342-3693

Community Health Centres also provide footcare services and Chiropody.

The Merrickville Community Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-269-3400 North Lanark Community Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-259-2182 Website . . . . . . . . . . . www.northlanarkchc.on.ca Country Roads Community Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-272-3302 Community & Primary Health Care Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-465-7646

Smiths Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-283-6745 Please see page 7 for more details on Home Support Programs.

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SERVICES | Medical Services Geriatric Programs Specialized Geriatrics (SG) (formerly Southeastern Regional Geriatric Program (RGP) Comprehensive, short-term assessment and treatment/rehabilitation for seniors (65+) with complex health needs who are likely to benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach. Services include in-home (including long term care) outreach and community hospital assessment, specialized clinics, a Day Hospital, a Geriatric Rehabilitation In-Patient Unit, and acute care consultation at Kingston General Hospital. All SG clinical services are provided in association with each client’s family physician and covered

by OHIP. Referrals accepted from family doctors, other health care professionals, seniors themselves, family members and/or other informal caregivers. Some flags for referral: recent decline in function, more difficulty getting around, recent falls, concern about medications, recent change in ability to cope, several recent admissions to hospital or visits to emergency or family physician, unexplained change in memory or cognition. The Program is sponsored by Providence Care and is affiliated with Queen’s University, Kingston and the Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario.

Specialized Geriatrics (SG) Providence Care St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital site 340 Union St., P.O Box 3600 Kingston, ON K7L 5A2 . . . . . . . . . 1-800-214-5848 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-544-7767 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-544-4017 Email . . . . . . . . . . . medeiroh@providencecare.ca Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.providencecare.ca

Please see page 24 & 25 for more details on the Geriatric Mental Health Community Team.

Heart and Stroke Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario Lanark, Leeds, Grenville and Renfrew Counties 51 King St. E., Suite 310 Brockville, ON K6V 1A8 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-6183 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-3037 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.heartandstroke.ca The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteerbased health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy.

Huntington Disease Eastern Ontario Huntington Disease Resource Centre 250 City Centre Ave., Suite 700 Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-233-5838 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-238-1306 Provides support, counselling, advice and information to people with Huntington disease and their families. Offers a day activity program, support groups and educational sessions for professional groups and long-term care establishments. Distributes books, videos, and pamphlets.

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SERVICES | Medical Services Hearing Hearing loss, unlike physical disabilities, may go unnoticed even when a person is wearing a hearing aid. Hearing loss in an adult may lead to withdrawal from family, friends and from social situations. Chances are a hearing loss is present when you…

• Have difficulty understanding when there is background noise • Prefer the TV or radio a little louder than others • Complain that others mumble or slur their words • Continually ask people to repeat phrases • Experience ringing in the ears or other noises • Have trouble hearing at church, movies, meetings, etc.

Canadian Hearing Society Hearing Care Counselling Program: If you are 55 or older and having trouble adapting to your hearing loss, our Hearing Care Counselling Program can help. Our professional, caring counsellors can support you in staying safely in your home, improving communication with family and friends and staying involved in your favourite activities.

Hearing Care Counselling services can be provided at home, at our office, in the community, at a retirement home or long term care facility.

Contact Canadian Hearing Society at: 68 William St., Suite 205, Brockville, ON K6V 4V5 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-498-3933 TTY . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-817-8209 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-498-0363 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.chs.ca

is it possible?

Hearing Care Counselling Program: s !RE YOU OR OLDER s $O YOUR HAVE OR SUSPECT YOU have a hearing loss? s 7OULD YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION HOW TO STAY safe and independent?

For more information about our counselling programs and other services, please contact: CHS Brockville 68 William St., Suite 205 Tel. 613-498-3933 TTY 1-877-817-8209 Email info@chs.ca

Member Agency

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SERVICES | Medical Services Kidney

Multiple Sclerosis Society

Kidney Foundation of Canada Eastern Ontario Branch

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Leeds & Grenville Chapter

401-1376 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1H 7Y3 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-724-9953 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-724-9953

P.O. Box 815, 51 King St. W Suite 102 Brockville, ON K6V 5W1 . . . . . . . . 613-342-6396 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 342-0772

Lanark Chapter: Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-268-7582

Kidney Foundation of Canada Kingston Chapter 100 Stuart St., Kingston, ON K7L 2V6 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-542-2121 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-542-7258 Supports national research; holds blood pressure clinics in public locations; provides financial assistance to patients in emergency situations on referral from hospital social workers; advocates on behalf of patients; provides information to public; promotes organ donation.

Lung Disease Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit, Main Office 458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville, ON K6V 7A3 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-5685 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-660-5853

Branch Offices: Almonte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-256-2514 ext 2504 Gananoque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-382-4231 Kemptville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-5941 Smiths Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-2740 The Public Health Department offers a wide range of services to promote healthy living and prevent illness.

Raises funds for research and provides services such as support groups, special assistance funding, social/recreation programs and education for people with multiple sclerosis and their families.

Mental Health Canadian Mental Health Association of Leeds/Grenville 25 Front St. W., Suite 3, Brockville ON K6V 4K2 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-0950 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-7937 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-499-8445 The Canadian Mental Health Association is a United Way Agency that provides services to all persons residing in the Leeds-Grenville area.

These services include a family support program, a resource library, a transportation program for consumers of Mental Health Services, a transitional housing program for ex-psychiatric patients and a drop-in centre for Brockville youth.

Geriatric Mental Health Community Program Brockville Mental Health Centre (A Member of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group) 1804 Highway 2 East, Brockville, ON K6V 5V8 The Geriatric Mental Health Community Team is a multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists working with family physicians to diagnose and assist with the treatment of depression, dementias (Alzheimer’s, Vascular, etc.) and other mental illnesses challenging seniors today. Service is provided in the patient’s home, homes or in hospital.

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SERVICES | Medical Services (Mental Health continued from previous page)

Other services provided include: • Consultation • Follow-up care, including monitoring efficacy of psychotropic medications, health teaching, psychotherapy and supportive therapy • Locating/arranging resources while liaising with community service providers • Formal and informal education to caregivers, including families and facility staff Referrals to the service must be made through a family physician. We may be contacted Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Intake Secretary Geriatric Mental Health Community Team Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-1461 Ext. 1704 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-6194

Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Mental Health Crisis Response Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-4600 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-281-2911 The Mental Health Crisis Teams are health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, physicians and psychiatrists who help to provide compassionate care, ensuring the privacy, dignity and self-respect of the person, family and others. The Crisis teams work in collaboration with the Inpatient, Outpatient teams at Elmgrove and the hospitals of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

Services Include: Toll free crisis telephone line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Timely initial screening to determine urgency of client and family needs; Access to comprehensive, confidential assessment; Preventative short-term crisis intervention, stabilization of acute phase of illness and support; Shared mental health care service provision in collaboration with family physicians and other community partners; Mobile outreach in partnership with community agencies; Help to facilitate an admission if required; Community consultation, education and training, (ASIST, NCE, etc.); access to the Psychosocial Response Teams; and Information, liaison, advocacy, referral and follow up.

Seniors

Lanark County Lanark County Mental Health Geriatric Psychiatry Services 88 Cornelia W., Unit A2, Smiths Falls ON Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-2170 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-9018

Kingston Geriatric Psychiatry Services PCCC – Mental Health Services 752 King St. W., Kingston, ON Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-546-1101 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-548-5569

Main Office Leeds & Grenville Rehabilitation and Counselling Services 25 Front Ave. W., Suite 1 Brockville, ON K6V 4J2 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-6214 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-499-8445 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-0884 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.lgrcs.on.ca

Branch Offices: Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-925-5940 Kemptville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-7204 Delta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-928-3460 Gananoque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-382-4016 Perth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-326-0628 (STOP) We are a community based adult mental health program. Our priority is persons with severe mental illness and/or mental health problems but our agency will provide a point of access for all adults across a continuum of mental health needs including persons who are experiencing acute situational distress.

Services Include: Case Management, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Life Skills Development, Housing (group homes, apartments), Counselling, STOP (group counselling for men/women who are physically and/or emotionally abusive to their partners), Vocational/Educational/Volunteer, Social Recreational Activities/Drop-in, Canteen.

Full of the Local Information You Need!

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SERVICES | Medical Services Ostomy

Immunization Clinics

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada National Office 600-60 St. Clair Ave. E., Toronto, ON M4T 1N5 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (416) 920-5035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-387-1479 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ccfc@ccfc.ca Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ccfc.ca

The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit offers immunization services to o the residents of the TriCounty in the following g areas: • Travel Consultations: Speak to a Nurse about what travel vaccinations are recommended to different erent countries and what you can do to help keep you and your family safe.

Ontario – East District Office PO Box 141, Dunrobin, Ontario K0A 1T0 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-832-9344 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-338-7426 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-832-7231 The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada is a not for profit voluntary research foundation dedicated to finding the cause and cure for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Foundation does this by raising increasing funds for medical research. It also educated Canadians about IBD through its patient education brochures, local education events and its national member publication The Journal. An annual membership fee applies.

United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa Inc. PO Box 11134, Stn H, Nepean, Ontario K2H 7T8 Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-447-0361

Routine Immunization for Adults Immunization: • Influenza Vaccine Should receive annually • Td: Tetanus, Diphtheria Vaccine Should receive every 10 years. One dose should be given as Tdap if not previously given in adulthood.

• Pneumococcal Vaccine Should be received if 65 years of age or older or if they meet certain high risk criteria. ** Health Care Workers should also have MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella Vaccine, and a Tb Skin Test.

For an appointment in one of our immunization clinics call your local Health Unit Office.

• Community Flu Clinics: Each fall the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit offers over 20 community flu clinics across the Tri-County.

Please call the Health Unit at 613-613-345-5685 or toll-free at 1-800-660-5853 or check the website at www.healthunit.org in October for futher details.

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SERVICES | Medical Services es Palliative Care Brockville & District Hospice Pallative Care Service The goal of the palliative care service is to provide the highest quality of life possible for individuals living with a life-limiting illness.

The Hospice Palliative Care Team includes professionals and volunteers who have extensive training in palliative care. The team provides assessment consultations, counseling, advice in pain and symptom management, as well as physical, emotional and spiritual support.

The program also provides volunteer visiting and a Day Hospice Program offered on a weekly basis that provides social interaction, therapies, activities and nursing consultations for individuals. Bereavement Support is offered through group or individual counseling for those who have experienced the death of a loved one.

The Hospice Palliative Care service offers support at home, in hospital or in a long-term care or retirement facility in Brockville and surrounding area. There is also a six-bed Palliative Care Unit at the Brockville General Hospital Garden Street Site.

The service accepts self-referral or referral from a health care professional. There is no fee for the service. It relies on the generous donations of our community to sustain the programs available.

To inquire about our services please contact the

Brockville General Hospital Garden Street Site 42 Garden St., Brockville ON K6V 2C3 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-345-5649 ext. 1-4412 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-4972

Oncology/Palliative Care Age Group: Adult Our Oncology/Palliative staff work in monthly Oncology clinics organized by the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre and the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre.

At the Community Chemotherapy Clinic (Perth Site), they administer chemotherapy as well as provide education, support and counselling.

Palliative Care services offered include pain and symptom management expertise, crisis intervention for newly diagnosed, bereavement follow-up, education, counselling and on-going

motional support/advocacy throughout tth hrough hrou ghou hou outt the th he emotional course of an illness for patients and families.

Physician or Self Referral required.

Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Perth Site (Great War Memorial Site) 33 Drummond Street West, Perth, ON K7H 2K1 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-1500 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 264-0365 Smiths Falls Site 60 Cornelia Street West Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2H9 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-2330 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-8990

Leeds & Grenville Volunteer Hospice Service The Hospice Service provides support to patients and families who are coping with a lifechallenging illness. Support is available through Support Groups, the Day Hospice (a weekly day program) and Home Visiting. Trained volunteers may provide companionship and emotional support, friendly visiting, transportation, basic comfort measures and respite for caregivers.

Bereavement support is available for those who have lost a loved one. Anyone may refer to this service, there is no fee for service. Please contact your local office for information about events and education activities in your area.

Lanark County 40 Sunset Blvd. Suite 100, Perth Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-6400

Leeds & Grenville County 42 Garden St., Brockville, ON K6V 2C3 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-5649, ext. 4412

Beth Donovan Hospice 25 Hilltop, Box 339, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-9611

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SERVICES | Medical Services Parkinson’s Parkinson Society Ottawa support groups offer a supportive environment where questions are answered, ideas for coping are shared, and friendships are formed. For people with Parkinson’s and their care partners.

Parkinson Society Ottawa. . . . . . .613-722-9238 or contact the group leader for more information

Almonte Last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Mills Community Support, 67 Industrial Dr. Group Leader: Elizabeth Veninga 613-256-4700

occasionally; please check with the Kingston office.

The Human Resources Branch administers the Blind Persons’ Rights Act. This Act states that blind persons shall not be denied services, accommodation or facilities or experience discrimination because they keep or are accompanied by a guide dog. As proof of entitlement to the Act’s provisions, the branch issues an identification card, with a picture of the blind person and the dog, upon the successful completion of an approved training program.

Arnprior 2nd Wednesday of each month – 1:30 p.m.

Arnprior Public Library, 22 Madawaska Blvd.

Group Leader: Theresa Dunn . . . .613-897-5055

Brockville 1st Thursday of each month – 10:00 a.m.

333 California Ave. Unit 12 Group Leader: Laurie Bowen . . . .613-349-1638

Kemptville 3rd Monday of each month – 1:15 p.m.

Cheryl J. Brown Centre, 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 Group Leader: Bev Nye. . . . . . . . .613-258-3203

Perth Last Monday of every month – 1:30 p.m.

Community Home Support - Lanark County 40 Sunset Blvd., Suite D Group Leader: Suzanne Bourbonnais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-6400

Vision Leeds & Grenville Counties (served by the Kingston office) Canadian National Institute For The Blind, Ontario Division 826 Princess St., Kingston, ON K7L 1G3 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-542-4975 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-542-8639 The Kingston District CNIB Service Centre operates a full service clinic in Brockville on the third Monday of each month (except holidays) 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wall Street United Church. Date and location may change

Tips for Vision Problems Proper Lighting • Ensure bulb wattage is high enough for the particular area.

• Have several, evenly distributed light sources around all rooms.

• Nightlights should be placed in hallways, the bedroom and the bathroom.

• Consistent lighting minimizes shadows.

• Dimmer switches and tri-light bulbs will control light intensity.

• It is easier if switches are on the outside of the room so that you do not have to fumble in the dark.

• Put intense light at the top and bottom of staircases and steps.

Eliminate Glare • Use low-gloss wax on furniture and do not wax floors.

• Minimize use of fluorescent lights as they produce more glare than incandescent lights.

• Blinds or sheer curtains should be used in brightly sunlit rooms.

• Shiny furniture or counter surfaces should be removed or covered.

• Paint walls with matte-finish paint.

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ACTIVITIES | Continuing Education ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Perth) 7 Craig St. Perth, ON K7H 1X7 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-2859 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.algonquincollege.com

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY 550 Cumberland St. Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-562-5700 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.uottawa.ca

CARLETON UNIVERSITY 1125 Colonel By Dr. Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-520-6624 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carleton.ca

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY 99 University Ave. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-533-2000 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.queensu.ca

KEMPTVILLE COLLEGE (University of Guelph) Box 2003-830 Prescott St. Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-8336 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca

ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE (Brockville) 2288 Parkedale Ave. Brockville, ON K6V 5X3 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-0660 For information call: Doug Campbell . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-0660 ext: 3167 or Tara Chenier . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-0660 ext. 3283

ACTIVITIES | Exercise Classes Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) Seniors’ Exercise Classes PO Box 338, Brockville, ON K6V 5V5 For more information, please call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-3693 ext 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .or 1-800-465-7646 ext. 318 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-8992 www.cphcare.ca

Athens, Joshua Bates Centre Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Bolingbroke, ABC Community Hall Monday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Brockville, St. Lawrence Anglican Church Monday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Brockville, Highway Pentecostal Church Monday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Carleton Place, Carleton Place Legion Hall Monday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Elgin, Elgin Community Centre Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Gananoque, Recreation Centre Fri. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Kemptville, Kemptville Pentecostal Church Tuesday, 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

Lansdowne, Lansdowne Community Building Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Lyndhurst, Lyndhurst Legion Hall Monday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Perth, Perth Legion Hall Monday & Friday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Perth, Perth Civitan Hall Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Portland, Portland Community Hall Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Prescott, Prescott Medical Centre Monday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Smiths Falls, Smiths Falls Senior Centre Monday & Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Spencerville, St. Andrew’s Church Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Westport, North Crosby Hall Wednesday, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

North Lanark Community Health Centre (NLCHC) 207 Robertson Drive, Lanark Contact Kara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-259-2182 Web www.northlanarkchc.on.ca All our programs are free and all members of the community are welcome!

Exercise Classes - call Kara at 259-2182 for more information Mon. 9:30-10:30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middleville Hall Mon. 10:00-11:00 . . . Lower Mobility Chair-Based Excercise . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilac Apartment, Lanark Tues. 9:30-10:30. . . . . . . . . . . . MERA Schoolhouse McDonald’s Corners Tues. 9:30-10:30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tatlock Hall Wed. 9:30-10:30 . . . . St. Andrews United Church, Lanark Wed. 2:00-3:00 . . . . . Lower Mobility Chair-Based Exercises . . . . . . . . . . .North Lanark Community Health Centre Thurs 9:30-10:30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middleville Hall Thurs 9:30-10:30 . . . . . . . . . . Ferguson’s Falls Hall

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Active Seniors Koalition (ASK)

Exercise Classes (cont’d) Walking Groups Call Kara at 613-259-2182 for more information Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 Walking Group, North Lanark CHC Thursdays 9:30-10:30 Nordic Poling at MERA Schoolhouse

Call Kate at 613-492-0291 for more information Thursdays 10:30-3:00 Shuffleboard at Watson’s Corners Hall (brown bag lunch every week - potluck lunch last Thursday of the month) Thursdays 10:15 - 11:15 Line Dancing at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall in Lanark Thursdays 7:00-8:00 pm Drop-In Yoga at Tatlock Hall

ACTIVITIES | Library Internet Access The following public libraries offer internet access for free to the public (a library card may be required). Consider visiting your local library to “Surf” the internet. Most libraries offer at least minimum help. Volunteers are also needed.

Augusta Township Public Library 4500 County Rd. 15 Algonquin, ON 613-926-2449 Brockville Public Library 23 Buell St., Brockville, ON 613-342-3936 Carleton Place Public Library 101 Beckwith St. Carleton Place, ON 613-257-2702 Elizabethtown Township Public Library 6544 New Dublin Rd. Elizabethtown, ON 613-498-3338 Elizabethtown Kitley Public Library Kitley Branch 424 Hwy. 29 Toledo, ON 613-275-2093 Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library 224 Lewis St., Cardinal, ON 613-657-3822 Edwardsburgh Township Library 5 Henderson, Spencerville, ON 613-658-5575

LEEDS AND THE 1000 ISLANDS Escott Branch 1382 Cty Rd. 2 Mallorytown, ON 613-659-3800 Lansdowne Branch 1B Jessie St., Lansdowne, ON 613-659-3885 Lyndhurst Branch Lyndhurst, ON 613-928-2277 Seeley’s Bay Branch 150 Main St., Seeley’s Bay, ON 613-387-3909 Merrickville Public Library 111 Main St. E., Merrickville, ON 613-269-3326 MISSISSIPPI MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARIES Almonte Branch 155 High St., Almonte, ON 613-256-1037 Pakenham Branch 128 MacFarlane St. Pakenham, ON 613-624-5306

Front of Yonge Library 76 County Rd. 5 S. Mallorytown ON 613-923-1790

NORTH GRENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Kemptville Branch 207 Prescott St., Kemptville, ON 613-258-5577

Gananoque Public Library 100 Park St. Gananoque, ON 613-382-2436

Burritts Rapids Branch 1 Grenville St. Burritts Rapids, ON 613-269-3636

Lanark Highlands Public Library 75 George St. Lanark, ON 613-259-3068

Perth and District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St., Perth, ON 613-267-1224

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Prescott Public Library 360 Dibble W. Prescott, ON 613-925-4340 RIDEAU LAKES PUBLIC LIBRARIES Delta Branch Unit 2-18 King St., Delta, ON 613-928-2991 Elgin Branch 24 Halladay St., Elgin, ON 613-359-5315 Newboro Branch 10 Brock St., Newboro, ON 613-272-0241 Portland Branch 24 Water St., Portland, ON 613-272-2832 South Elmsley Branch Lombardy Public School Lombardy, ON 613-283-0860 RIDEAU TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARIES Manotick Branch 5499 South River Dr. Manotick, ON 613-692-3854 Osgoode Branch 5630 Main St., Osgoode, ON 613-826-2227 Smiths Falls Public Library 81 Beckwith St. N. Smiths Falls, ON 613-283-2911 Westport Public Library 3 Spring St., Westport, ON 613-273-3223

ACTIVITIES | Social Clubs LANARK COUNTY Active Seniors Koalition (ASK)

New Horizons Club

www.activeseniorslanark.ca or Phone contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-259-2182

Beckwith District Friendship Club St. James Centennial Hall, Franktown Pauline Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-1633

Club 815 – Althorpe-Bolingbroke Seniors Meet 2nd Wed. each month except Jan. & Feb. 3166 Bolingbroke Rd., Bolingbroke.

Contact: Joanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-279-1106

Club 55 South Elmsley Hwy. 15, Smiths Falls South Elmsley Complex Rita Purcell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-3545

Club 162 – Seniors Activity Building 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls . . . . . . 613-283-4684

Club 60 – Seniors Activity Building 7 Main St E., Smiths Falls . . . . . . . . 613-283-2690

Carleton Place Sunset Club Legion Hall, George St. Carleton Place Wed. at 12:30. Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-7483

North Lanark Senior Games Winter and Summer games. Monthly meeting the last Friday of the month Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-257-7483

Ontario Senior Games Association Smiths Falls Senior Activity Building Meet 2nd Thursday each month Carol Husband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-6872

Riverview Seniors 26 Beckwith St. E., Perth Perth Upon Tay Branch 244 Royal Canadian Legion 2nd Tues. monthly 1 p.m.

Contact. . . . . . . . . 613-267-4400 or 613-267-1148

LEEDS AND GRENVILLE COUNTY Club 135 – Westport & Area Seniors 30 Bedford St., Westport . . . . . . . . 613-273-8125

Club 541 – Rideau Friendship Circle North Crosby Hall Mona Dier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-273-5431

Club 577 – South Crosby Friendship Club Elgin Municipal Complex Linda Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-272-2227

Club 634 – Seeley’s Bay Senior Citizens Club

Meeting every 2nd & 4th Wednesday Sept. - June.

Everyone welcome.

Community Hall Burritts Rapids Patricia Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-269-7963

Club 390 – Furnace Falls, Seniors Club Legion Hall, Lyndhurst Kathy Nicholson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-928-1065

Walker House Adult Centre 623 King St. W., Box 2580, Prescott Walker House is an adult recreation centre located in Prescott Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-925-5300 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-925-4381

Club 437 – Gananoque Seniors Club United Church Basement, Gananoque Maybelle Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-382-2755

Club 460 – Beverly Seniors Club 36 King St., United Church, Delta Meet Fourth Wed. of the month Pot Luck lunch followed by meeting Pres. Pat Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-928-2712

Club 643 – Lansdowne Seniors Club Lansdowne Community Building John Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-659-2872

Club 913 – Mallorytown & Area Senior Citizens Legion Hall, Quabbin Rd. Mallorytown Wendy Carleson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-923-1296

Club 1219 – 1000 Island Social Club Rockport Rec Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-659-3371

Diamond Jubilee Branch 96, Canadian Legion 180 Park St., Brockville . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-0473

Young at Heart Club Highway Pentecostal Church 800 Stewart Blvd. Brockville. . . . . . 613-342-4075

Shepherd’s Welcome Centre Wall Street United Church, 3rd Floor Brockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-5401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-2412

Club 85 – Brockville Seniors Club

Legion Hall, Seeley’s Bay Keith Perry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-387-3776

15 Elm Ave., Brockville Bill McGrory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-2266

Club 1032 – Chaffey’s Lock

“Klub 67”

Chaffey’s Lock Seniors - Chaffey’s Lock Hall Diane Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-359-1038

United Church, Kemptville

Club 963 – Portland Seniors Club

Roebuck Community Centre Pat Kilmartin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-658-9069

Portland Community Hall Edgar Connell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-359-5733

Club 791 – Roebuck Seniors

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ACTIVITIES | Volunteerism Rideau Volunteers

Community Home Support Lanark County

REAL and the Rideau Canal Museum Lynn Preston, Volunteer Coordinator 85 William St. W., Smiths Falls, ON Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-9500 Web . . www.realaction.ca/VolWebPages/Volindex.html

40 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100, Perth, ON K7H 2Y4 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-267-6400 Actively recruiting volunteers for Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Diner’s Club, Friendly Visiting, Hospice Visiting Service and Security/Reassurance.

Serving Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Pakenham, Lanark and surrounding areas.

Volunteer Bureau of Leeds and Grenville 42 George St. PO Box 1813 Brockville, ON K6V 6K8 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-7000 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-269-0200 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-7831 Email . . . . . . . info@volunteerleedsgrenville.com Web . . . . . . . . www.volunteerleedsgrenville.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County 18 William St. E., Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1C2 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-283-0570 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bbbslan@aol.com Serving Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Almonte, Lanark & Pakenham

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville 42 George St., Brockville, ON K6V 3V5 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-0281 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-7842

Brockville and Area YMCA 345 Park Street, Brockville, ON K6V 5Y7 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-7961 ext. 41 Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-8223 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.brockvilley.com

North Lanark Community Health Centre 207 Robertson Drive, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-259-2182 or email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@nlchc.on.ca

Community & Primary Health Care 2235 Parkedale, Brockville, ON K6V 5V5 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-3693 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-8992

Country Roads Community Health Centre 4319 Cove Rd. Portland, ON Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-272-2799 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-888-998-9927 ext. 256 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.crchc.on.ca

Dignity Huse Hospice PO Box 20062, Perth, ON K7H 3M6 Contact: Barbara Fise . . . . . . . . . . . 613-430-4211

Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada PO Box 791, 1809 Oxford Ave Suite 308 Brockville ON K6V 5W1 Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-345-3295 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-475-7462 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-342-8684 Email . . . . . . . . . info.uppercanada@girls-inc.org Girls Inc. is dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Through one to one mentoring and skills development programs that promote education, leadership, sports, health and self-esteem, Girls Inc. empowers girls ages 6–18 to be the best that they can be; to say, “I Can.”

Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary 2675 Concession Rd., Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Volunteers with the KDH Auxiliary provide many services including birthday parties, games, and activities for continuing care patients. In the ER department, they provide information and directions to people using the out-patient clinics and assist staff when asked. In the OR department, they provide services to patients and their families. Volunteers receive a thorough training and orientation program. If you are serious about making a real difference in our community, please call volunteer Coordinator Catherine Brunton at . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-5111 or Louise Tallman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-258-3034 or visit the KDH website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.kdh.on.ca/auxiliary_e.html

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS | Fall and Winter ONGOING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BINGO Every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Elgin Lions Hall.

BINGO at the Civitan Hall in Perth. Every Wednesday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and BINGO begins at 7 p.m. Hwy 43 in Perth.

Bridge at the Elgin Municipal Complex on Tuesday afternoons – call Gail Derbyshire at 613-359-6192.

Bridge at McMartin House. Every Friday afternoon from 1–4 p.m. McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E., Perth.

For info call 613-267-5531 between 1–4 p.m.

Games Day at McMartin House. Every Thursday afternoon from 1–4 p.m. McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E., Perth. For info call 613-267-5531 between 1–4 p.m.

Carleton Place Sunset Club. Meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192 at the end of George Street in Carleton Place, every Wednesday afternoon and play euchre, bid euchre, scrabble and bridge and some come to socialize. Cards start at about 1:00 p.m. and finish up around 4:00 p.m. 613-256-1807.

Day Away Club. A social program for individuals with memory loss. Includes activities and lunch. 115 Christie Lake Road, Perth. Please call 1-800-511-1911.

Euchre at McMartin House. Tuesdays from 1–4 p.m. McMartin House at 125 Gore St. E., Perth. For more info please call 613-267-5531 between 1–4 p.m.

Horticultural Society Smiths Falls. General Meeting in the Lancaster Room 3rd Tuesday each month at 6:30 p.m.

Karaoke Night at Fiddleheads. Every Wednesday join us from 9:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. for the most popular Karaoke spot around. Fiddleheads Bar and Grill, 53 Herriott St. Perth, 613-267-1304.

Kniterary at Night. Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m. & Wednesday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. at the Kemptville Library – Norenburg Building. All knitters, from beginners to advanced are invited to come and learn to knit, share patterns and ideas. For more info call 613-258-4711.

Merrickville Men’s Darts. Every Wednesday night 7:30 p.m. at the Legion, open to everyone.

Merrickville Mixed Darts. Every Thursday Night 7:30 p.m. at the Legion, open to everyone.

Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club.

658 Rosedale Rd S., 613-283-8482 to leave a message. Bid Euchre every Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, 613-283-6240 Lois/Clarence. Quilting & Sewing Club every Thursday at 10:00 a.m., everyone is welcome, bring your current project and enjoy the camaraderie, 613-283-8325 Amanda. Four Hand Euchre every Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., followed by a light lunch, 613-283-6240 Lois/Clarence. Six Hand Euchre every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m., 613-283-6240.

A Cup of Coffee. Sundays from 5:30–7:00 at the Salvation Army Family Centre, 40 North Street in Perth. Contact Salvation Army 613-267-4652.

New Horizons Club. Meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Burritts Rapids Community Hall. For more info, contact Patricia Watson 613-269-7963.

Perth Modern Square Dance Club. The Dynamite Tay Square Dance Club meets Wednesday evenings from September to mid-May, 7–9:30 p.m.

Three levels of dancing offered: beginners basic, mainstream and plus tips. The Perth and District Collegiate Institute, 13 Victoria St. Perth. For info call 613-283-6324.

Rug Hooking every Wednesday at McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Perth 1:00-4:00 p.m. For info call 613-267-5531.

Scottish Dancing for Seniors. Fridays at McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Perth 9:15-11:30 a.m. Call 613-267-5531.

Stamp Club. Meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E., Perth. Call 613-267-5531 at 7:30 p.m.

Walking Group for all ages. Gentle stretches followed by walking and a warm down exercise. Call for info 613-382-1175. Group in Gananoque Mon. & Wed. from 10–11 a.m. at the Gananoque Arena and Lansdowne Tues. & Thurs. from 10–11 a.m. at the Lansdowne Community Building. Mallorytown on Wed. from 10:30–11:30 at the Community Centre.

Winter Walking – Elgin Lions Hall, Nov. to April, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings once the winter weather is upon us – call 613-359-5833 for details.

Yoga at McMartin House. Every Monday from 5:156:45 p.m., Tuesday from 2–3:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30–11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E., Perth. For info call 613-267-7148.

Line Dancing at McMartin House. Every Monday 9:30-11:45 a.m. McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E., Perth. For info call 613-267-5531 between 1-4 p.m.

Friendship Group at McMartin House. Every Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m. McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E., Perth. For info call 613-267-5531 between 1-4 p.m.

Nov.-Dec., Young At Heart Cooking, Perth at Table Community Food Centre at 190 Gore St East. Every Friday from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tired of cooking for one or two? Join us to share recipes and stories, cook and share a meal together. Join us and put the joy back in cooking. For info call Rosie at 613-267-6428 ext 6 or email rosie.thetable@gmail.com.

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS | Fall and Winter NOVEMBER 2013 Nov. 1-2, United Way Live & Silent Auction.

Call 613-342-8889.

Nov. 2, Brockville’s Reel Heritage, our city on film 1920-1980. Brockville Arts Centre at 7:00 p.m.

For info call 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com Nov. 2, 25th Annual Women’s Fair Carleton Place at the Neelin Street Community Centre upstairs hall in the Arena. 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. Call Sue Cronkwright 613-257-5159.

Nov. 2-3, Annual Rotary Fall Christmas Craft Fair, Gananoque. 140+ exhibitors. Large variety of Craft items. Gananoque Secondary School, 175 William St. For info call Emily Bell 613-530-7355.

Nov. 2-Dec. 20, 32nd Annual Art Show and Sale.

Heritage House Museum, Smiths Falls. Open daily 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 613-283-6311 or visit www. smithsfalls.ca/heritagehouse Nov. 4, Hockey Night in Leeds Grenville. Fundraiser for the United Way of Leeds & Grenville. For more info call 613-342-8889 or visit www.uwlg.org Nov. 4 – Dec. 22, Christmas comes to Heritage House Smiths Falls. For info call 613-283-6311 or visit www. smithsfalls.ca/heritagehouse Nov. 6, I Musici de Montreal- 30th Anniversary – Chamber Orchestra. Brockville Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Call 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www. brockvilleartscentre.com Nov. 8, Dean Brody. Brockville Arts Centre at 8:00 p.m. Call 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com Nov. 8, 9 & 10, Brockville Artists Studio Annual Show & Sale. Brockville Museum at corner of Henry and Water Street, one block south of King St. 30 talented local artists display some of their newest original artwork. Fri. 6-9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9-5. For more info call Ab Lelievre 613-342-6424.

Nov. 9, Buddy Holly Lives! Brockville Arts Centre at 8:00 p.m. Call 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com Nov. 14, Max & Ruby In The Nutcracker Suite.

Brockville Arts Centre at 6:30 p.m. Call 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com Nov. 16, Lyndhurst Santa Claus Parade 2:00 p.m.

Village of Lyndhurst, Main St. All floats welcome, no pre-registration required. For info call 613-928-2786.

Nov. 17, Dickens of a Christmas Concert. It will be a Dickens of a Christmas concert as Heritage House Museum host our annual fundraising concert with special guest performance. Performance at the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute begins at 2:00 p.m.

For info call 613-283-6311 or visit www.smithsfalls.ca/ heritagehouse Nov 21, 22 & 23, It’s a Wonderful Life Brockville Arts Centre. For info call 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com Nov. 22, 6th Annual Violet Femmes, Girls Night Out Gala. For more info contact Lanark County Interval House at 613-257-3469.

Nov. 22, Festival of Lights, Perth’s official foray into the Christmas season. For info call 613-264-1190.

Nov. 22, Prescott “Light Up The Night” Christmas Parade.

Starts at 7:00 p.m. For more info call Tracy Day 613-925-2206.

Nov. 23, Elgin Lions Craft Show. Door Open 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m., Rideau District High School in Elgin. For info call 613-359-5179.

Nov. 23, Festival of Good Cheer in downtown Perth.

Evening fireworks and community tree-lighting ceremony at the Tay Basin. For more info call 613-267-1947.

Nov. 23 & 30- Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 9th Annual Delta’s Celebrating The Season. Take a magical sleigh ride inside Lower Beverley Lake Park and enjoy the sparkling festive lights announcing the joys of this winter season. For info call 613-928-2712.

Nov. 24, Lansdowne Santa Claus Parade 2:00 p.m.

Nov. 24, Merrickville Agricultural Christmas Craft Sale.

For info call 613-258-2860.

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS | Fall and Winter Nov. 24, Smiths Falls Santa Claus Parade. For info call Smiths Falls Legion 613-283-2690.

Nov. 29-Dec 7, Carleton Place BIA Christmas Events and Activities. For info call 613-257-8049 or visit www. downtowncarletonplace.com Nov. 29, 4th Annual Black Friday, Downtown Brockville.

For more info call 613-345-3269.

Nov. 29, CP Holiday Train Smiths Falls. Entertainment starts at 8:15 p.m. For further info www.cpr.ca Nov. 30, Pakenham Country Christmas. For info call 613-256-1077.

Nov. 30, Celebration of Lights 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Smiths Falls Victoria Park. For info call 613-285-9125.

Nov. 30, Brockville Christmas Parade Downtown Brockville and King St. For info visit www.rotarybrockville.org/scp/ Nov. 30, Annual Santa Claus Parade downtown Carleton Place. For info call 613-257-8049 or visit www.downtowncarletonplace.com Nov 30, 3rd Annual Carleton Place Art Tour and Sales.

For info visit www.carletonplacearttourandsale.wordpress.com Nov. 30 to Dec. 31, I’ll Be Home For Christmas.

Matheson House, home of the Perth Museum. Go back in time for the holidays. The fully restored period rooms and hallways will be decorated for an old fashioned Victorian Christmas. For info call 613-267-1947 or visit museum@perth.ca DECEMBER 2013 December, Kemptville’s Annual Christmas Auction.

Date TBA, please call to confirm. Hosted by the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute at 7:15 p.m. in the Bishop’s Mills Community Hall. An entertaining evening raising funds for local charities Lazarus House, Beth Donovan Hospice and the local Community Hall.

For more info call Linda Desroches 613-258-2115 as seats are limited.

Dec. 1, Victorian Christmas Tea. Share in the sights, sounds and flavours of a traditional Christmas Tea at Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls. While visiting you can also view original art as part of our 32nd Annual Art Show and pick up some unique gifts in the museum’s gift shop 1:00-4:00 p.m. For info call 613-283-6311 or visit www.smithfalls.ca/heritagehouse Dec. 1, Bake Sale 9am-noon at the Moore House Carleton Place and District Hospital Auxiliary event.

For info call 613-257-2200 ext. 323.

Dec. 1, Wonders of the Orient. Art Scene Spencerville 11 Spencer St. For info call 613-658-2278 or visit www.artscenespencerville.blogspot.ca Dec. 5-8, Beauty & the Beast. Brockville Arts Centre 235 King St W. 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com

Dec. 6, Almonte Light Up The Night. A Spectacular winter evening of fun on the Main Street of Almonte.

For more info call 613-256-1077.

Dec. 6-8, A Country Christmas Remembered. Come celebrate Christmas as it was in the 1930s in the village of Spencerville. For info call 613-658-5885 or visit www.acountrychristmas.ca Dec. 7, Nick of Time Craft Show Perth. For info call 613-278-2712.

Dec. 7, Carleton Place Downtown Christmas Celebration. For info call 613-257-8049 or visit www. downtowncarletonplace.com Dec. 7, Pakenham’s Santa Claus Parade. For more info call 613-256-1077.

Dec. 7, Perth Santa Clause Parade.The evening parade is set to begin at 5 p.m. Call to help, participate or for information. 613-264-0123 (Sheri Mahon-Fournier) Dec. 7, Edwardian Christmas Traditions – Smiths Falls Railway Museum at 90 William St. 11:00 am. – 3:00 pm.

For info call 613-283-5696.

Dec. 7-8, Eighth annual CFUW Heritage Perth Christmas House Tour - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 and will be available at several locations in the area. For more info call 613-267-3200.

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS | Fall and Winter Dec. 7-8, Christmas in Carleton Place House Tours. For info call 613-257-2200 ext 856 Dec. 8, Almonte Santa Claus Parade. For more info call 613-256-1077.

Dec. 12, The Nutcracker. Brockville Arts Centre 235 King St W 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com Dec. 12-22, Ottawa Signatures Christmas Show.

Aberdeen Pavillion, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa. Features the works of over 150 of Canada’s top artists, artisans and designers. For more info call 613-241-5777 or 1-888-773-4444 or visit www.signatures.ca Dec. 13, Wayne Rostad Christmas in the Valley.

Brockville Arts Centre 235 King St W 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com Dec. 14, Kintail Country Christmas, Almonte.

Call 613-256-3881.

Dec. 14, Geritol Follies Christmas Special. Brockville Arts Centre 235 King St W 613-342-7122 or 1-877-342-7122 visit www.brockvilleartscentre.com Dec. 21, 39th Annual Merrickville Santa Claus Parade, 1:00 p.m. Merrickville Fire Department 613-269-4000.

Dec. 31- Jan. 1, New Year’s Eve Concerts. Historic Churches in downtown Brockville.

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FEATURE | BonLen Place • Quick access to Hwy. 416/401 • Only 9 units in building, all on one level • Close to shopping, medical, restaurants etc.

• Secured building with owners living in building • Tenant controlled heat/air conditioning • Stainless fridge/stove/microwave • Laundry room use included in rent • Walk in tub/shower • Advanced safety features • Garden beds for planting your own vegetables • Outdoor patio area as well as an enclosed sunroom for your enjoyment • Covered BQ area • Large yard for walking • Small pets welcome • Plenty of free parking with large parking area for your RV/boat etc.

• Features a large common room with complete kitchen with dishwasher to host gatherings or to just sit by the fireplace to enjoy your favourite teams or movie on the 119 inch projection screen

• Large windows with blinds and high ceilings • Cherry Cabinetry through out, Ceramic tiling/ carpet on floors • Storage Room right in your unit • Hi-Speed Internet and satellite available

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FEATURE | Brockville Denture Clinic

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FEATURE | CPHC Lifeline program provides not just peace of mind, but confidence in being able to live independently Peace of mind, and freedom in your own home – the response centre if the subscriber falls and cannot push Community Primary Health Care Lifeline program offers the button. This new button is an extra $8 per month. not only the subscriber, but family members and friends Lifeline with Auto Alert is designed to detect real falls. If the reassurance that help is available 24 hours a day. The the button detects a fall and the subscriber is unable to push personal response service gives subscribers the confidence the button, the Auto Alert button will automatically send a to lead active and independent lives in their own homes. help call to the Response Centre within one minute.

The program provides not just peace of mind, but early If the button detects a fall and the subscriber is able to get intervention, and reassurance – all through the simple up within 30 seconds, a help call will not be sent. When a falls signal is received at the Lifeline Response Centre, push of a button.

From gardening, walking to the mailbox, the subscriber an ambulance will automatically be called, and then a will have the freedom of knowing should they fall or feel responder.

The button knows the difference between a real fall and ill, that help is not far.

When help is needed, at any time of day, the subscriber normal everyday activities - i.e. bending over to pick up needs only to press the Personal Help Button which is an item on the floor should not be detected as a fall. worn as a necklace or a wrist strap. Once pushed, the Currently there are approximately 1,130 subscribers Personal Help Button activates the communicator which throughout Kingston, Greater Kingston area, Leeds is located in the subscriber’s home, usually in the living Grenville and Lanark Counties. The nonprofit program room or bedroom. The communicator has a range of began in 1987.

Peace of mind is priceless. Call today for more information approximately 250’.

Lifeline Monitors are highly trained and are able to offer 613-342-9991 or 1-877-565-0008, or visit http://www. the caring reassurance subscribers need. If assistance is cphcare.ca/lifeline. needed the Lifeline Monitor will call one of the subscribers’ responders.

Responders are family and/or friends that have a key to the home in order to gain access in an emergency situation.

Community & Primary Health Care If however, none of the responders are home, Lifeline does not wait - they will immediately call emergency services to go to the subscribers’ home to offer assistance.

The program offers to subscribers the Lifeline Personal Reesponse System CarePartner Communicator, a small, very simple to use, communicator “When others can’tt be with you. that works along with their current Help is just a button np pu ush away telephone. The rental cost for the 24 hours a day 7 day ys a we we week” CarePartner is $40 per month, including monitoring. The unit is equipped with Serving Lanark, Le Leed Leed ds, RSVP which will allow the subscriber to answer the phone by simply pressing Grenville and King gsstto on n the Personal Help Button while the For more informatio on: on phone is ringing. Subscribers are Brockville (613) 342-9 999 991 finding this feature invaluable since Toll-Free at 1-877 77 7-5 565 5-0 00 00 08 they sometimes experience mobility Located at 2235 Park k ed d ale al e A Ave. Av v e e.

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FEATURE | Community Home Support Lanark County Community Home Support Lanark County is a not-forprofit, volunteer-based agency for seniors, adults with physical disabilities and persons who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and/or are dying.

We strive to provide programs and services that help our clients continue to reside in their own homes and remain a part of their community.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our agency. Without them our programs and services would not exist. New volunteers are always needed. If you can help, please call the office nearest you.

Services offered: • Transportation to medical appointments – Rides to out-of-town medical appointments or essential services are provided by volunteer drivers using their own vehicles. Escorted transportation for local appointments is also available for those who qualify.

A nominal cost applies.

• Meals On Wheels – Volunteers deliver nutritious and delicious meals right to your home. Most special diets can be accommodated. The service is available up to 7 times per week and can be delivered hot, chilled or frozen. A nominal cost applies. The delivery of the meal provides social contact and a safety check for the client.

• Diners Club – Enjoy a delicious and nutritious noon meal and a short social or educational program. A great way to meet old and new friends. Rides are available.

• Foot care – A qualified nurse provides professional foot care.

Services include the trimming of toenails, corns, etc. and a general health assessment. This service is available by appointment only. A nominal cost applies.

• Friendly visiting – A volunteer regularly visits clients in their homes, providing friendship and support. These visits may include reading to the sight impaired or going for a walk. No charge.

• Telephone reassurance – A regular telephone call provides friendship and reassurance to

person who are housebound or isolated. This may be a short or long-term arrangement. No charge.

• Home help/home maintenance – This service is a brokerage arrangement offering assistance with housekeeping, homemaking chores, grounds-keeping and home maintenance. The services providers are screened by the agency and the service provider and client determine the fee.

• Client intervention and assistance – A support service providing crisis intervention and assistance in critical situations to vulnerable and at risk seniors and adults with physical disabilities and/or their caregivers. No fee.

• Volunteer hospice visiting service – Trained hospice volunteers give people with a life-threatening illness, and/or people who are dying, the chance to be cared for at home, by the people they love. We help people live out their lies in comfort and in dignity.

We also give support to people who are grieving.

Anyone can refer to this service. No fee.

Our offices: Perth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-267-6400 Smiths Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-283-6745 Carleton Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-253-0733 Lanark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-259-5412 Pakenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-624-5647 Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-267-6400

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FEATURE | Carolina Retirement Suites

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Carolina Retirement Suites has nearly completed its new expansion that will include beautiful new amenity space and an additional 55 one- and two-bedroom suites. The new space will include a games room, movie theatre, fitness room, a spa and bright windows facing the Tay River. The expansion is set to open in January 2014.

The team members at Carolina Retirement Suites work around the clock to create satisfying lifestyles for seniors. Each day, they bring their expertise, energy and enthusiasm to the seniors who call Carolina Retirement Suites home.

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Pets are welcome at Carolina Retirement Suites and family and friends are encouraged to join in on activities and parties. The community-at-large has come to view Carolina Retirement Suites as a warm, cheerful gathering place for craft fairs, bazaars and meetings. Residents and their families look forward to Carolina’s annual Christmas party, its Fall Apple Fest and the April Pancake Breakfast.

Residents at Carolina Retirement Suites enjoy fresh, homemade meals and snacks, daily health care if required, weekly housekeeping, 24-hour access to staff, assigned parking, a complimentary resident laundry room, and a variety of activities to enjoy in and outside the residence.

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The Pick of the Crop Those of us who grew up on farms know that the first customers get the best the crop has to offer. It’s no different with retirement suites. Be among the first to choose your brand new one or two-bedroom apartment at Carolina Suites. Our expansion means that a select number of new suites are coming on the market.

And they’re sure to go quickly. The best crops usually do!

Enjoy the fruits of your labour!

Reward yourself with a new lifestyle at Carolina Suites. Call Diane or Chantale at 613.267.7000, ext. 1 to book your visit today.

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FEATURE | Chartwell Retirement Residences

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After her mother slipped while getting into the bath last year, Mary began losing sleep worrying how her mom, Anne, was managing on her own. While her mom was in the hospital recovering, Mary found a closet full of stained clothing and a nearly empty fridge, both evidence of how hard it was for her mom to get around independently, even before the accident. The problem, in part, was that Mary and her husband lived 90 minutes away, and sometimes their weekly visits were delayed by their grandchildren’s soccer games, unexpected deadlines at work or weekend cottage plans. For Mary, all of these events were shadowed by guilt and worry about her mom.

Broaching the subject of retirement living, Mary pointed out the benefits of knowing that someone would always be nearby and that additional care was available, something her mom now required for safe bathing and dressing. At the same time, there would also be laundry, housekeeping, and someone to do the cooking and co-ordinate transportation to medical appointments.

Agreeing to visit a few places to have a look, her mom was hesitant at the start of the process. That was until they walked into a Chartwell Retirement Residence. Not only were the services and amenities perfect for her mom, Mary felt the sense of community immediately. Just as in the well-known song, this was a place where everyone knew your name.

Mary’s mom moved in over six months ago, and both agree that the decision was long overdue. In fact, not only is Anne eating better, but she’s made new friends and is now participating in a number of activities through Chartwell’s Live Now - Live Active program. On the other hand, Mary is now worrying less and enjoying her visits more.

If the time has come to start considering your retirement living options, we can help. Contact us to arrange your personal visit and to learn more about the many benefits of living in a Chartwell retirement residence.

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Mary lost sleep worrying how her mom was managing alone…

Mom is now living at a Chartwell retirement residence and they are both sleeping better.

More than ever, we’re balancing a variety of responsibilities including caring for our aging parents. When we can’t be there or distance separates us, we may begin worrying that they are not eating well enough, taking their medication regularly or remembering to lock the door while alone.

Chartwell retirement residences provide the safety and security your parent needs with the services and activities they want.

At the same time, you’ll know that help is only a call away. If the time has come to start considering the options best suited to your situation, we can help.

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FEATURE | To think of mobility is to think of Mobility Care Company…

20 years ago Malcolm and Peggy Kirkpatrick had a revelation. They realized that there was a lack of any sort of company that serviced/sold home health care equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, canes, etc. in Perth and its surrounding areas and they had a desire to change that. Helping people attain independent mobility became their philosophy. They also recognized that there was indeed a large market/clientele for these sorts of products and services in this area and so they set out to fill this void and Mobility Care Co. was born.

Twenty years later they have grown to eight professionals taking care of those in need of assistive devices, but it’s so much more than that. Yes, they have wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, bathroom safety, lift and recline chairs and just about any other assistive tool you may think of. They also do custom adjusting, designing, and fabricating work on some of these items because everyone is different and so are their needs, which means they get personalized care from start to finish. And if you can’t go to them, they will come to you.

They offer rental for many items such as ramps, wheelchairs, walkers, bathroom safety items, hospital beds, lift and recline chairs, to name a few, for those with

short-term needs. Give them a call and they can set aside the item for you and have it ready when you are.

They offer a wide range of incontinence products/brands such as Prevail, Tena, Tranquility, Kendall, Wings and Sure Care. Delivery is free with a minimum order for extra convenience. For VAC (DVA) & ODSP clients, if you are eligible and provide your K/ODSP number they can bill direct so you don’t have to.

One of their many happy clients says: “Thank you so much! I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned it to you, but I have never experienced the level of customer service that your company provides! I never hesitate to tell people how wonderful Mobility Care is and I recommend you to everyone. You are ALL doing EVERYTHING right! There is absolutely nothing I would change about your service. You make my life so much easier and I am so very grateful.”

They deal directly with many insurance providers, the Ministry of Health’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP), WSIB, VAC, and ODSP and can help you obtain government funded equipment. For more information please call 1-866-264-2969 or 613-264-2969 from 8 a.m.

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FEATURE | Consult a hearing loss specialist Paul Dunlop has all the latest improvements Paul Dunlop Hearing Aid Service has been serving the community for 32 years.

It’s never easy when one suspects a loss of hearing. It’s not something that happens suddenly but can occur gradually, eventually making it difficult to hear a conversation in a crowded room or listen to the television without having to turn the volume well up.

The decision to consult a hearing loss expert to determine if a hearing aid is needed also is no simple matter. For some, even admitting there is a problem is a hurdle they have trouble overcoming.

For 32 years, Paul Dunlop has been greeting individuals, assessing their needs, then fitting them with equipment that ultimately brings the world back to them. Rarely, he says, do people want hearing aids. But after experiencing the improved quality of life these small pieces of modern technology can bring, they’re happy with their decision.

You are invited to have your hearing tested at Paul Dunlop Hearing Aid Service, located at 31 William St. E. in Smiths Falls. If you hear but don’t always understand what people are saying—people seem to mumble—you have to ask people to repeat—you have trouble understanding when more than one person is talking or when there are other noises, please come in for a consultation.

While many people are reluctant at first, they soon realize their value and return to Dunlop for regular assessments and upgrades when needed.

If you have questions about your hearing and whether a hearing aid might be right for you, please call 613-283-7421.

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FEATURE | Customer service key to Madden Hearing success Are you having difficulty hearing?

Do you miss key words in conversations, or frequently ask people to repeat themselves? Do you often need to turn up the volume on the TV or radio? Do you avoid conversations over the phone because they are just too frustrating and difficult?

If you answered “yes” to more than one of these questions, then it’s time to have your hearing checked.

Hearing loss is the most prevalent chronic healthcare problem in Canada, after hypertension and arthritis. More than 10 percent of Canadians suffer from some degree of treatable hearing loss, and more significantly, 50 percent are over the age of 65.

Those who suffer with untreated hearing loss typically experience embarrassment, anxiety, stress, work related problems, and self-imposed isolation from normal social relationships… mostly avoiding family and friends.

While hearing loss is a permanent and irreversible condition, the good news is that most hearing loss is treatable, and the earlier it is diagnosed and treated, the easier it is to return to normal levels of communication with family, friends and co-workers.

Hearing aids have also improved significantly over the past few years, looking and sounding a whole lot better than even just a few years ago.

Madden Hearing Centre, a division of ListenUP! Canada, is conveniently located in Brockville, Carleton Place, Kemptville, Perth and Smiths Falls. All of their hearing aid centres offer free and easy hearing check-ups conducted by certified hearing healthcare professionals, and they offer a broad selection of brand-name,

digital hearing aids and assistive listening devices for affordable prices.

Every day, all year round, Madden and ListenUP! Canada offer hearing aids starting as low as $995; and their lowest price guarantee means they will beat any competitor’s price in Ontario by $50.

Plus all hearing aids come with their exclusive Don’t Worry, Be Happy Guarantee™ which includes everything you need for three years, even the batteries, and a 90 day return or exchange satisfaction guarantee.

Those who already wear hearing aids, no matter where they bought them, can join their Battery Club to get a complimentary hearing aid check-up, cleaning, and 3 months of batteries for free.

Madden Hearing Centre, a division of ListenUP! Canada, is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call toll-free 310-2244 or visit ListenUPcanada.com.

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FEATURE | Smiths Falls Audiology Clinic helps all adults with hearing challenges 2. Frequent requests for repetition • Hearing impaired people cannot follow the rapid flow of normal conversation. They may hear parts of sentences and lose the rest.

Audiology is the science of hearing and translating that knowledge through hearing tests, teaching, protective measures and, as the need is established, through rehabilitation with amplifying devices and usage of visual clues.

3. Confusion or inappropriate responses to questions • Individuals have been inappropriately labeled “senile” because of serious hearing problems which made adequate communication impossible.

I had never heard of audiology as a profession until my sister, who was a guidance counselor at a high school in Montreal at the time, told me about a professor, Dr. Dan Ling, who had come to give a lecture about the School of Human Communication Disorders at McGill University.

It was a program leading to a Master’s degree in Applied Sciences.

Almost immediately, I obtained an interview with the head of the program, Dr. Donald Doehring, who reviewed my Bachelor’s degree courses and said that I would be accepted if I did a year of pre-requisite psychology courses involving courses at a Bachelor’s level from year one through four.

I pursued this at the University of Toronto and then returned to McGill to study for my Master’s degree.

I had superlative teachers along the way, academically and then in the work place, in rehabilitative settings, in large city hospitals, working with general medical practitioners, ear nose and throat specialists and was given enormous support from acoustical engineers and hearing aid manufacturers as well as hearing scientists, colleagues, private industry, District Health Units, and family.

4. Monopolizing the conversation • It is easier for the hearing impaired patient to do the talking as this lessens the burden of trying to listen.

5. Imperfect speech • Sounds in speech which cannot be heard may begin to deteriorate. With presbycusis, high frequency hearing loss occurs first and sounds like “s’ or “sh” may be slurred or dropped completely.

6. Non-verbal responses to questions • This may take the form of nodding or shrugging. The patient may be guessing or pretending to understand in an attempt to conceal a hearing deficit. continued...

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7. Complaints of noises or ringing in the ears • Tinnitus is almost always a sign of hearing loss. It is also the initial complaint of people with acoustic neuromas. It can also occur as a side effect of medications.

8. Complaints of plugging or pressure in the ears • May be a sign of Eustachian tube dysfunction, middle ear fluid, cerumen, or less commonly, endolyphatic hydrops or acoustic neuroma.

9. Comments that others are mumbling • Patients with hearing loss hear speech at a low level with many of the sounds missing. Sounds are lost at an unequal rate because hearing loss occurs in different amounts at different frequencies.

10. Complaints of difficulty using the telephone • There may be difficulty understanding speech or even hearing the telephone ring.

11. Recent disinterest in social situations • Avoiding parties, abandoning bridge clubs or church activities may occur as noise levels make understanding too difficult.

12. Expressed disinterest in television • Patients may indicate that there is nothing worthwhile watching when, in fact, they mean that they cannot understand anything they want to watch.

Patients exhibiting any of these signs or behaviours may have hearing loss and should be referred for audiology tests.

The ear is an intricate system and the more information gleaned from testing, the easier the task becomes for a doctor to rule out certain difficulties medically and focus in on the actual site of the problem. This involves sophisticated equipment and procedures, not possible with a simple screening.

The Game of Curling MEMBER RINKS Almonte Box 309, 160 Bridge St. Almonte, K0A 1A0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 256-1712 Brockville Box 42, 1548 Hwy. 2 West, Brockville, K6V 5T7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 342-2468 Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 342-0087 Carleton Place From Hwy. 417, take Hwy. 7, turn west on McNeeley Ave., left on Patterson Cres.

Box 206, 120 Patterson Cr. Carleton Place, K7C 4P3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 257-1944

Perth From Hwy. 7 East on Drummond St. left on Herriott, right on Beckwith St.

Gananoque From Hwy. 401 westbound, take Hwy. 2 exit, and left on William St. from Hwy. 401 eastbound, take Stone St. exit, left on Hwy. 2, right on William St. Box 236, 300 William St., Gananoque K7G 1T1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 382-3281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax: (613) 382-3281

Prescott From Hwy. 401, exit Edwards St. right on Henry St. Box 1482, 439 Henry St. W., Prescott K0E 1T0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 925-3145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax: (613) 925-0460

Pakenham From Hwy. 17, south on Antrim Rd. right on Hwy. 15, right on Isobel St. Box 171, Pakenham K0A 2X0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 624-5326

Smiths Falls At junction of Hwy 15 and Hwy. 29, take Jasper Ave. and bear left on Old Slys Rd. 13 Old Slys Rd. Box 86 Smiths Falls K7A 3M3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 283-4700

33 Beckwith St. E., Perth K7H 1B7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (613) 267-2913

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FEATURE | Riverview Seniors’ Residence Small, cosy, independently owned and operated Is it time to consider moving to a seniors’ residence?

If small size and a personal touch are important to you or your senior family member, Riverview Seniors’ Residence in Carleton Place is worth investigating.

It is located overlooking the lovely Mississippi River, Riverside Park and the high school and ball diamond, just a 10-to-15-minute walk from downtown.

available if needed. Oral medication administration and supervision is provided. All this is included in the monthly rates. Fire and food safety inspections occur regularly, with strict government guidelines enforced.

A very significant feature of life in a retirement residence is activities. At Riverview, we offer planned games, outings and events, as well as many opportunities for informal friendship and chats over a hot cup of coffee or tea. Our monthly activity calendar lists times and events, with something for everyone: bingo, euchre, trivia, gardening and games, to name only a few.

Even with its beautiful location and large, landscaped lot, Riverview is an affordable option for assisted living for seniors.

Assisted living means just that: help when and where seniors need it. Monthly fees include not just rental of your own unit, but all the services you may require.

Specialized nursing care is also available for an hourly fee, so “aging-in-place” can happen as long as you and your family want.

You will be encouraged and supported in staying active in your senior years at Riverview, keeping mind, body and spirit moving. One of the owners is a registered nurse, whose passion is promoting health.

The staff also shares the mission of preserving the health and happiness of our residents.

All the rooms at Riverview are private, either basic studios with their own four-piece bathroom, or there are also five one-bedroom suites for those who desire a little extra space. Rooms are bright and clean. Each features an emergency call-bell system, monitored by on-site staff 24 hours per day, so you will feel safe and secure, snug in your new surroundings.

Why not come out and explore life at Riverview?

Have a tour, meet some of the current residents, and try a meal on us. Our doors are always open, and we look forward to meeting you!

Mary Alexander, RN, BScN, owner-operator

Meals are home-cooked and delicious, served in the malexander@riverviewseniorsres.com large, comfortable dining room overlooking the back yard and gardens. One of the best things in life is eating, and the staff and owners all appreciate that. The cook plans her menus according 613-253-0504 www.riverviewseniorsres.com to foods in season, with taste, 204 Lake Avenue West appearance and healthy nutrition Carleton Place, ON K7C 1M2 in mind. She selects foods based on Canada’s Food Guide, for variety and appeal. Why not come for a Small Size… Big Heart tour and lunch on us, and see what ✦ 27 Units ✦ Housekeeping we offer?

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FEATURE | The Wedgewood Retirement Resort

Enjoy the journey and explore all the wonderful things the Wedgewood Retirement Resort has to offer which is located in the heart of downtown Brockville.

As you step out of the main entrance, a very short walk will take you down to the beautiful walking paths along the St. Lawrence River. The location downtown gives you access to local shops, restaurants and City Hall. There is no doubt that this location is absolutely perfect.

• Read the newspaper in front of the cozy fireplace • Explore the Internet unwind in the library, and so much more….

This is the new standard of retirement resort living, come and discover The Wedgewood Retirement Resort and discover that you have come home.

The Wedgewood offers a beautiful tranquil view of the St. Lawrence River you can enjoy, while having breakfast, relaxing from one of the several lounges or simply from your own suite The Wedgewood is your home not just a place to “retire, the opportunities are endless • Have fun • Learn a new activity • Make new friends & enjoy the company of others • Exercise the mind and body • Enjoy meals prepared fresh each day by the experienced chefs • Nourishing snacks, juices, tea and coffee are always available • Relax in the Nautical Lounge & Bar

Family Owned & Operated in the Heart of Downtown X 15 Market St. East X www.retirementresort.ca For more information please call Parnie Nolan at 613.342.9800

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Sweatergang Companions gives seniors peace of mind at home

By HOWAIDA SOROUR hsorour@perfprint.ca She’s not unique in the services she offers, but her personal involvement and personality set her apart. Christine Wilson is the owner/operator of Sweatergang Companions, a nonmedical senior care agency out of Smiths Falls.

“I think there is an untapped need, because I think everyone wants to stay in their home if they can,” says Wilson.

Sweatergang Companions offer everything from meal preparation, Photo by HOWAIDA SOROUR to light housekeeping, to organizing Christine Wilson provides Hugh and Joann Lafave the support they activities and outings, transportation, need to stay in their own home, offering companionship to Joann, engaging conversation, personal rides to and from medical appointments and grocery stores and a grooming, fitness, laundry, ironing, myriad other services that make their lives that much easier. help with pet care and so much more.

“Christine found out that Joann liked to sing, but hasn’t been doing so time on the administrative side of the business. She since she left the choir last spring. So she found this is now hiring one employee to help with one of her delightful musician who comes and sings with Joann clients – it’s a hard decision for Wilson who takes her – so we have music in the house again, and Joann’s relationship with her clients very much to heart. singing again,” says Hugh Lafave, an octogenarian “That’s why I’m growing very slowly,” says Wilson, and one of Wilson’s clients, who admits he had who is quite definite about maintaining a consistent missed hearing his wife’s voice raised in song. quality of service. With just three clients so far in the It’s those little extras born of Wilson’s passion and first eight months of operation, growth is inevitable. care for seniors that make the company’s offering “For a lot of seniors it’s just a question of when they unique. need someone like me,” says Wilson.

“She knows what we need she’s just really part of the For the Lafaves Sweatergang Companions has made family when she’s here,” says Joann, who says she the difference between staying in the home they love thoroughly enjoys Wilson’s company. and considering senior care – an option they’re not Sweatergang companion’s goal is to help seniors stay prepared to face. in their home as long as possible and tailors all its “We’ve both said we won’t to leave here except feet services to the individual needs of each client. first. I would find it very difficult without her,” says “Christine gives me the ability to stay in my home Joann, who is legally blind and starting to lose her and keep it running on my own,” says Margaret hearing. “I love this place and I love to walk, but I can Barlow, Smiths Falls resident, octogenarian and start to feel very depressed if I didn’t have someone to arthritis sufferer. share it with, it would be very difficult and Christine “I took a fancy to her right away, she’s a very pleasant and I really enjoy each other’s company when walking person to have around, and I find her very interesting the dog – then if I need to go the grocery store, we to chat with.” hop in the car and she drives me.”

Just starting to expand, Wilson puts in about 20 to “I encourage laughter and creative thinking, because 25 hours a week with her clients and nearly the same growing old can be fun,” says Wilson.

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Cheryl Haskins M.Sc.(A) Audiologist, Reg’d CASLPO

BROCKVILLE DENTURE CLINIC 65 George St Brockville...............613-345-2110

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MADDEN HEARING CENTRE A Division of Listen UP Canada 91 Cornelia St W Suite 6A Smiths Falls 40 Sunset Blvd Perth 130 Lansdowne Ave Unit 5A Carleton Place 2671 Concession Rd Kemptville 68 William St Brockville Toll Free ........................310-2244

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BETH DONOVAN HOSPICE 25 Hilltop Cres Kemptville .............613-258-9611 www.bethdonovanhospice.ca

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Care in a client's home or in a residential home-like setting, a place where people experience a living spirit of compassion, hope and healing. To create a community where the dignity, humanity and holistic well-being of a person is celebrated. A place where people may live to their fullest as they journey to life’s end.

25 Hilltop Cres. Kemptville 613-258-9611 www.bethdonovanhospice.ca bdh@bethdonovanhospice.ca

CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY 68 William St Suite 205 Brockville...............613-498-3933 TTY .....................1-877-817-8209 Email .............................................info@chs.ca www.chs.ca

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Support your community business.

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- See ad under Denturists & page 38, 39 & 72 NURSING AND/OR RETIREMENT HOMES RIVERVIEW SENIORS RESIDENCE 204 Lake Ave W Carleton Place ........613-253-0504 Email .......................................... malexander@ riverviewseniorsres.com www.riverviewseniorsres.com

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613-267-2110 CARLETON PLACE IDA DRUGMART INC 47 Lansdowne Ave Carleton Place Mews Carleton Place ........613-257-1414 www.idapharmacy.ca

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And they’re sure to go quickly. The best crops usually do!

Enjoy the fruits of your labour!

Reward yourself with a new lifestyle at Carolina Suites. Call Diane or Chantale at 613.267.7000, ext. 1 to book your visit today.

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More than ever, we’re balancing a variety of responsibilities including caring for our aging parents. When we can’t be there or distance separates us, we may begin worrying that they are not eating well enough, taking their medication regularly or remembering to lock the door while alone.

Chartwell retirement residences provide the safety and security your parent needs with the services and activities they want.

At the same time, you’ll know that help is only a call away. If the time has come to start considering the options best suited to your situation, we can help.

CALL US TODAY TO ARRANGE YOUR PERSONAL VISIT WITH COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH!

CHARTWELL WILLOWDALE retirement residence 9 Armstrong Dr., Smiths Falls, ON 613-283-0691 CHARTWELL VAN HORNE retirement residence 25 Van Horne Ave., Smiths Falls, ON 613-284-8080 CHARTWELL ROSEDALE retirement residence 1813 County Rd., 2E., Brockville, ON 613-342-0200 CHARTWELL MAYFIELD retirement residence 248 Park St., W., Prescott, ON 613-925-3784

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CHARTWELL RETIREMENT RESIDENCES Chartwell Mayfield Retirement Residence 248 Park St W Prescott .................613-925-3784 Attn Laura Dunnington Chartwell Rosedale Retirement Residence 1813 County Rd 2 E Brockville...............613-342-0200 Attn Ryan Carroll Chartwell Van Horne Retirement Residence 25 Van Horne Ave Smiths Falls ...........613-284-8080 Attn Marie O’Neill Chartwell Willowdale Retirement Residence 9 Armstrong Dr Smiths Falls ...........613-283-0691 Attn Stacey Philips

Follow the river home... ... to first class amenities, flexible schedules geared to your needs and a host of resort-style activities to complement our spacious beautiful facility.

Easy and care-free senior living in the picturesque Thousand Islands.

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FOX RUN BY THE RIVER 104 Thousand Islands Parkway Gananoque ............613-382-8448

www.riverviewseniorsres.com

204 Lake Avenue West Carleton Place, ON K7C 1M2

Email .................. info@foxrunbytheriver.com www.foxrunbytheriver.com

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Gibson Family Health Care Family owned and operated for more than 40 years, the Gibson Family celebrate their 3rd generation of providing the best in Long Term Care and Retirement Living

Let us show you a new meaning to home.

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CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY

Carveth Care Centre

375 James Street, Gananoque, ON, K7G 2Z1 613-382-4752

Helen Henderson Care Centre

343 Amherst Drive, Amherstview, ON, K7N 1X3 613-384-4585

Both homes are located just 25 minutes from downtown Kingston.

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Peaceful Adult Living in The Country.....

STUNNING 1 AND 2 BEDROOM DESIGNS AVAILABLE WITH BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED ROOMS AND CABINETRY

INDIVIDUAL CLIMATE CONTROL COMPLIMENTS BY HUGE WINDOWS AND HIGH CEILINGS

LARGE COMMON ROOM, GARDENS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, HI-SPEED INTERNET, AND BELL EXPRESS Vu ARE AVAILABLE

BonLen Place offers independent retirement living combining the advantages of a serene country setting with the convenience of nearby shopping, medical care and entertainment.

If you are looking for independent active adult apartment living near Ottawa yet away from the hectic city pace. BonLen Place offers you a secure community with active lifestyle.

ONLY A FEW UNITS AVAILABLE DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED CALL TODAY 613-341-1195

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