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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
October is pharmacist month Editor’s note: This article is the first installment in a series of monthly submissions from the Leamington Area Family Health Team. Your pharmacist has a wealth of information to share about your medications. Taking your medications properly can be a challenge. Often, there are several different names for the same or similar medication, and those names often have many syllables. Whether you have been taking a steadily increasing number of meds over the years, or have just started on a ‘handful of pills’ after a cardiac event,
Alongi, Crocifissa (Christina)
managing your medication can be easier if you know what to ask. Use the five questions below when you are attending a doctor’s appointment (e.g., family physician or specialist, dentist, optometrist), interacting with a community pharmacist at a local pharmacy, leaving the hospital to go home, or visited by home care services. CHANGES - Have any medications for me been added, stopped, or changed, and why? Did you have a side effect that couldn’t be managed, or maybe the drug didn’t have the desired results? Was it not covered on your drug plan? If
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Crocifissa (Christina) Alongi. Born in San Vito Lo Capo, Italy on April 4th, 1934. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her close family on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. Devoted wife of Pietro. Loving mother of Enza Peraino (Tony), and Steve (Sylvia). Adored nonna of Vito Peraino ( Jessica), Peter Peraino (Abby), Catherine Couture (Michael), Bianca, Racquel, and Shaunacy Alongi. Great nonna of Luca and Oliver Peraino, and Zayden Couture. Dearest sister of Paola Barraco (the late Girolamo) and sister-in-law of Angela Alongi (Carmelo). Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special and best friend of Maria and Nick Rubino. Predeceased by her parents Andrea Coppola and Maria Badalucco and her brothers Francesco (Crocifissa), Antonino (Maria), Vincenzo (Rosa), Girolamo (Vincenza), Giuseppe (Giuseppina), and Cristoforo (Antonina). Crocifissa was loved by many. She cared deeply for her family and friends. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her world. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. She will be greatly missed and will forever remain in our hearts. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 2- 5 pm. and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass to celebrate Christina’s life at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:30 am. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or Hospital For Sick Children. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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a dose has been changed, such as “take only half of your blood pressure pill,” or “double up on that diabetes pill,” make sure to get a new prescription so the directions on the next vial will be updated and accurate. CONTINUE – What meds do I need to keep taking and why? If you get a new medication, is it an add-on or a replacement to a previous medication? Will you need refills, and who will authorize them? PROPER USE – How do I take my meds and for how long? Is there a best time of day to take it? Should I take it on an empty stomach, or with food, and does it matter?
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Some recent studies show added benefits in taking most blood pressure meds at bedtime. Some medications can interrupt your sleep, and changing the time you take it may help. MONITOR – How will I know if my medication is working, and what side effects should I watch for? Should you be keeping a log of blood pressure reading, or sugar level, or a diary of the frequency and level of your pain? Sometimes, medications will cause side effects, like an upset stomach, or some temporary dizziness or drowsiness while your body adjusts to a new
67 years, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 2020 October 22, 2020. Beloved28, husband of the late Laura Southpoint (2012), his LadySun in Red. Cherished father of Anthony, MIA and Laurie Tannous $100, plus $13 hst = $113 and adored Jido of Zachary and Nicholas Furtado. Dear son of Hanne and the late Antonios. Dear brother of Fr. changes pleaseElias, email Bakhos, Fr.Any Joseph, Mohsen (Sonia), Michel (Anna) and Marie (Gilbert). Sam is also survived by his mother-insun@southpointsun.ca law Shirley Jabbour, many brothers and sisters in law, as well Thanks. as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sam founded Sam’s Shell and Used Cars in Kingsville in 1986, which over the years has grown into the Sam’s Group of Companies. “IN A JAM, CALL SAM”. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Charbel’s Maronite Catholic Church, Highway 3 , Windsor on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11 a.m., please arrive at 10:30 a.m. to be screened prior to mass. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and Mass are limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask and social distance from the family and those around them. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Lebanese Red Cross at www.redcross.org.lb or to www. banincharity.org. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
medication. Be patient, and ask your pharmacist if there’s a way to manage it. If the side effects persist, contact your doctor or nurse practitioner. FOLLOW UP – Do I need any tests, and when do I book my next visit? Ask for an update with your pharmacist. At your drugstore, your pharmacist can do a MedsCheck to review all of your medications. At the Family Health Team, you can ask for Med Map, which is an updated list of your meds. For further information, visit safemedicationuse.ca
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