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WOOFSTOCK ATHLETE: Guinness the English bulldog takes to the air on the obstacle course during Woofstock events in Woodbine Park on Sunday. See more photos on page 3.

Upper Beach residents work to set up community garden JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com

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A small group of enthusiastic Upper Beach residents have come together to discuss the

creation of a community garden in their neighbourhood.

Brought together by a recent post on the Kingston Road Village Resident’s Association’s Facebook group, a handful of

neighbours gathered for an initial planning meeting Thursday, Sept. 17 at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., at Swanwick Avenue.

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set for Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m., also at Community Centre 55. All are welcome.

“It’s still an idea at this point.

We’re basically just a group of >>>GARDEN, page 6

The revitalization of the Toronto Kingston Road YMCA received a shot in the arm thanks to a $500,000 donation from philanthropists Eric Tripp and Maria Smith.

The couple announced the donation, which will go toward the cost of a new and improved facility, at the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s annual general meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24.

As a Centre of Community, the new Y will consist of 60,000 square feet of space spread over two floors of a new mixed-use building that will also include a condominium development and a CIBC among other features. That building will be built on the site of the former YMCA, which was closed to make way for the new development. >>>NEW, page 8

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Voices sought for new community choir CHOIR! holds first concert Nov. 28 JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com Musicians, singers and people who find joy in making music in a group setting are invited to join a new community choir named CHOIR! Founded and directed by Beach Hill residents Damaris Schmucker and Sarah Quartel, the choral group will hold its first weekly rehearsal this evening from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Forward Baptist Church, 1891 Gerrard St. E. Singers 16 years and older – especially male voices – are welcome to join the choir, which will be holding its first performance Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. at Forward Baptist.

The show’s repertoire includes secular, spiritual and non-verbal choral pieces chosen to suit the

Councillor hosts info session on how to help Syrian refugees

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Beach Hill residents Damaris Schmucker, left, and Sarah Quartel direct a new choral group named Choir!

level of the choir.

Cost to join is $40 to cover the cost of the music. Any excess funds will be returned at the end of the season.

Longtime friends Quartel and Schmucker attended the Canadian

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Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon is hosting an information session on ways area residents can help Syrian refugees.

The gathering takes place Monday, Oct. 5 at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., just north of Queen Street East, starting at 7 p.m.

Monday The evening will include presentations by Alexandra Kotyk of the Torontobased organization Lifeline Syria, which launched in June to raise awareness of the plight faced by Syrians fleeing civil war, as well as from members of the Refugee Ripple Project, made up of Torontonians resolved to not just to sponsor Syrian refugees arriving here, but to befriend them once they’re here.

Email councillor_mcmahon@ toronto.ca or call 416-392-1376 for more information.

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Mennonite University in Winnipeg, Manitoba, together nearly a decade ago. Both women graduated with bachelor degrees in music. Quartel, who is originally from Red Deer, Alberta, specialized in music min-

istry, while Winnipeg, Manitoba, native Schmucker’s focus was music education.

While in Winnipeg, one of the things they did was create and run their first choir together.

“We both had so much fun doing it,” said Schmucker – a new mom who occasionally teaches piano and flute lessons – of the choir, which was for seniors.

“Once we both relocated to Toronto about two years ago and got settled in, we thought it would be so nice to get involved in the local, music community once again.”

About six months ago, Schmucker and Quartel started planning CHOIR! in earnest with the goal of creating a group that is a fun, community effort where its members put in a reasonable time commitment while challenging each other to grow musically.

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Left, Lyndal Moody shows off her Italian greyhound Iggy Joey at Woofstock at Woodbine Park Sunday. Iggy Joey’s dress is by designer ‘Sniffany.’ Above, Tony Leung gives his doberman Lexi a drink. Right, Carol Chan hugs her Chinese shar-pei Marshie.

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TEGH hosts health forum for candidates Toronto East General Hospital wants to know where local election candidates stand on health-care issues.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the hospital at 825 Coxwell Ave. at Mortimer Avenue will host a discussion on health care. All are welcome.

Despite being a provincial responsibility, TEGH said in a release that the federal government also plays a significant role in funding health care and shaping health care policies.

Beaches-East York candidates from the New Democratic, Liberal, Green and Conservative parties have been invited to take part.

For details, contact Justin Van Dette at juvan@tegh.on.ca or 416469-6218. debates happening in beaches-East York riding wTwo

There are two all-candidates’ debates scheduled in Beaches-East York.

This evening from 7 to 8:30, the Parkview Hills Community Association will host a meeting at Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 2538 St. Clair Ave. E., west of O’Connor Drive.

The evening’s guest panelists will include East York Mirror columnist Joe Cooper and broadcast journalist Mike Drolet. Proof of residency in Parkview Hills is required for admission.

Visit www.parkviewhills.ca for details.

A second debate, hosted by the Danforth East Community Association, is set for Thursday, Oct. 15 ay 6:30 p.m. at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. Visit http://deca.to all-candidates’ meeting wToronto-Danforth

An all-candidates’ meeting for voters in Toronto-Danforth takes place Tuesday, Oct. 6 in Leslieville.

The event, runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Applegrove Community Complex, 60 Woodfield, Rd., just north of Queen Street East.

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t was reassuring this week to hear work-to-rule job actions in public elementary schools across the province will not impact Remembrance Day ceremonies in the schools or the chance for local students to take part in literary and poster contests sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion.

John Smith, president of the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, told Metroland Media Toronto the ceremonies will go ahead. “We’re making an exception for Remembrance Day. All Remembrance Day activities will continue... We’re recognizing that and honouring that,” he said.

Smith added the annual Remembrance Day poster and literary contests sponsored by the legion for more than 50 years, will also continue in the schools.

While not specifically a school project, the contests are often promoted to our view students by their teachers and the entries forwarded to the We all have a nearest legion branch. contests are part of role in keeping theThe legion’s goal to ensure Nov. 11 relevant Remembrance Day remains relevant to young people, and they understand the reasons why it’s important.

“We’re trying to pass the torch to younger people,” explained Sheila Harris, youth education chair for the 24 legion branches in Toronto.

“The younger people have to remember the sacrifices that were made.”

The contests are divided in age groups ranging from grades 1 to 12 for the posters, and grades 4 to 12 for essays and poems. There’s also video and public speaking categories. The theme for all categories is remembrance.

While teachers certainly have a role to play in these contests, parents should also be encouraging their children to understand and honour the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives to keep our country free. If your child has an interest in art, poetry or writing essays, suggest they enter.

Along with being a positive experience for children, they also have the chance to win prizes and attend awards ceremonies at the legion. If they are national winners, their works will be displayed at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

We encourage students to ask their teachers for information on the contests. The info is also available at every legion branch across the city, by going online at www.legion.ca/youth/contests or by emailing Sheila Harris at stharris@rogers.com

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Filion book seeks to explain Ford phenomena Councillor pens his take on the Rob Ford story Rob Ford is a gift to storytellers, no doubt about it.

From the time he stumbled into the light as a rookie city councillor from Ward 2, Ford had a knack for presenting a narrative, or at least a hook for one.

First, he was the guy who famously spent $2 a year in his City Hall office budget. How’d he do that?

Then he would say awful things about all sorts of people. How’d he get away with that?

One day, against all odds, he got himself elected mayor and went on a toxic, drug-andalcohol-fuelled bender unrivalled in the history of municipal government, somehow maintaining an unimaginable level of popularity in the process.

Say what?

david nickle the city The story is irresistible.

Former Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolittle set it down in book form in the aptly titled Crazy Town, a book-length account of the Fords and her and the Star’s investigation into the now-infamous “crack video,” with some biographical talk.

Ford’s former chief of staff, Mark Towhey, is getting set to come out with a book describing his attempts to help Ford through his substance abuse issues.

And in a month, Willowdale Councillor John Filion will be presenting his own story of the story, The Only Average Guy: Inside the Uncommon World of Rob Ford.

As a point of full disclosure, Filion interviewed me for the book he was

researching last year as the municipal election was getting into full swing.

At the time, he told me it wouldn’t be a lurid tellall, but rather something more thoughtful – aiming for the ‘why’ rather than the ‘what.’ I wasn’t sure what to make of that then.

But based on some promotional copy sent around Tuesday, I think I see what he’s getting at.

The book takes, at its starting point, the football pool that Filion and Ford took part in and the uneasy water-cooler male bonding that reminded Filion nothing so much as the time at 10 years old when he invited an ungainly classmate home for lunch after church.

Rob Ford, theorizes Filion, is that lumpen boy grown large.

More intriguing, I suspect, will be the other ungainly 10-year-old men that Filion seems to argue make up Ford Nation – that 30 per cent rump of

voters who will support Rob and his brother Doug no matter what.

In an interview with former Ford Svengali Nick Kouvalis, Filion draws a picture of “partisan brains” contained mainly in the crania of heavy-set men with hard fathers. No one, he seems to suggest, will sway those brains from the Ford brand.

Those of us outside Ford Nation shouldn’t be smug, though: for pretty much every brain, the Ford narrative is impossible to look away from.

When it was in full swing, it was enough to transform the political face of our city.

And everybody – citizens, journalists and even city councillors – has a great stake in figuring out what shape that face has finally taken.

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The Eastside Pop-up Market: The Mompreneur WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St. E. CONTACT: Christiane Tetreault, www.thevberghouse.ca, contact@ thevberghouse.ca COST: Free Support moms and their crafty businesses.

Fairmount Park Adopt-a-ParkTree Launch WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: Fairmount Park, 1757 Gerrard St. E. CONTACT: Erin MacDonald, 416413-9244, ext. 0, www.yourleaf.org/ event/2015-10-03/fairmount-parktree-tour-adopt-park-tree-launch, info@yourleaf.org COST: Free

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Baby Time WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Jones Library, 118 Jones Ave. CONTACT: Liza, 416-393-7715 COST: Free Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies with parents and caregivers.

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Juicing Workshop WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Jones Library, 118 Jones Ave. CONTACT:

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‘This Will Lead to Dancing’ WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Toronto United Mennonite Church, 1774 Queen St. E. CONTACT: Mike DeHaan, 416465-8973, secretary@tumc.ca, http://theatreofthebeat.ca/ this-will-lead-to-dancing COST: Freewill offering Toronto United Mennonite Church hosts the Theatre of the Beat’s ‘This Will Lead to Dancing,’ a fun and thought-provoking play that explores sexuality, faith and belonging.

Cathy Moran, 416-393-7715, cmoran@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join the Kitchen Library for a juicing workshop for all ages. Participants will learn how to make their own fruit and vegetable juices.

Access to Affordable Justice: Understanding Your Legal Rights WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. CONTACT: 416-393-7703, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join paralegal Joy Lewis as she discussses factors to consider when choosing the appropriate legal

professional. Topics covered: small claims court, residential tenancies, and employment standards.

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Express Yourself Through Writing WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. weekly on Tuesdays WHERE: Mustard Seed, 791 Queen St. E. CONTACT: http://torontowriterscollective.ca COST: Free Empowering people to express themselves through writing and sharing their voice in a safe environment.

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The Ralph Thornton Centre WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. weekly on Tuesdays WHERE: 765 Queen St. E. CONTACT: Volunteer co-ordinator Susy Glass, 416-392-6810, ext. 231 Opportunities include: mentor to newcomer Chinese children; Oversee computer drop-in space; help women upgrade their computer skills; assist with after-school program Wednesday afternoons.

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outdoor activities: Top, Scarlett Lussier makes big bubbles at the Duke of Connaught Fun Fair Saturday. Above left, Carlie Mills gets a first-hand look at what it’s like to drive in the front of a Toronto Police cruiser. Above right, Brooklyn Fisher-Smith leaps onto the slide.

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Financial prizes to be won in several categories: Essay, video, public speaking or visual art.

This year is the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII, The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland and the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge which defines us as Canadians!

Our Veterans gave their youth and many their lives so we can enjoy the “Freedom” we take for granted today!.

We at the Legion Branches need to pass on the Torch so our Children will RemembeR the sacrifices that have been made.

Contact local Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to get the details on how your child or any Student can participate in our Annual Poem, Poster & Literary contest together with the Video contests the DeADLIne is november 15th, 2015.

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The Public Speaking contest will take place in February depending on the Branch.

For more information please contact any Legion branch in the GTA, http://www.legion.ca/who-we-are/branch-locator/ For details on categories and age groups, go to http://www.rcldistrictd.com/DistrictYouthEd.html For further information contact Sheila Harris, District “D” Youth Education Chairman, at stharris@rogers.com

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The Brick enters year two of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network to help improve the lives of children and families across Canada and celebrates Brickley Bear’s first birthday with a new Superhero Edition.

Following the great success of its inaugural year, The Brick launches its second year as a partner of Children’s Miracle Network in Canada. In the first year of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network, The Brick raised nearly $700,000 for children’s hospitals across Canada.

“The Brick is a great Canadian retailer which has provided value to the homes of Canadians with a team of community caring staff that made the inaugural year of our partnership a great success,” said John Hartman, chief operating officer, Canada, with Children’s Miracle Network.

“We are thrilled to continue a partnership with The Brick that does have a real impact on the lives of children. We’re elated to have help from The Brick in raising funds for the equipment and research that help to save the lives of ill and injured children. Brickley is a good friend and role model to kids, whether they’re sick or healthy.”

President of The Brick Group, Jim Caldwell, said, “The Brick is proud to be part of communities across Canada and has a strong tradition of giving to these communities. We

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Both The Brick and Children’s Miracle Network believe in keeping funds in the region where they are raised.

All proceeds from Brickley sales will go toward the Children’s Miracle Network member hospital that serves the community in which the purchase or donation was made.

“The focus of our campaign is all about ‘Helping to Improve the Lives of Children, Brick by Brick’”, said Caldwell.

“The reason we chose that name for our campaign is that we believe that every little bit counts towards making a real difference to the lives of children and their families.”

In celebration of Brickley’s first birthday, a second edition, Superhero Brickley, is available to help raise funds.

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The KRV community garden group can be found at www.facebook.com/ groups/1630107443932227 Organizers have been in touch with Ward 32 Councillor MaryMargaret McMahon’s office and together they’re working to secure a location for an accessible vegetable and edible flower and/or butterfly garden. The goal is to get something set up by the spring.

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The TTC Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) drives ongoing public participation in decisions affecting accessible transportation in the City of Toronto.

The Committee is comprised of volunteer members and reports to the Board of the TTC. Five (5) volunteer positions on the committee are open for a three-year term. Interested applicants must attend an information session at Toronto City Hall in Committee Room 2.

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New YMCA on the way >>>from page 1 The Y’s portion of the building is slated to include a swimming pool, group fitness areas, spaces for youth and community programs.

“I knew Tim (Penner, former YMCA of Greater Toronto board chair) from his work with Toronto East General Hospital and when he moved over to the Y, we kept in touch,” Tripp said.

“Maria and I learned more about the Y through him and the more we learned, the more we liked what they do.”

Tripp, the president of BMO Capital Markets, and his partner Smith have long supported worthwhile organizations in the Beach and East York areas, with Tripp noting he is excited to see the new Y up and running.

“They have really great programming there,” he said.

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Eric Tripp, centre, presents a $500,000 gift to the new Toronto Kingston Road YMCA Centre, on behalf of himself and Maria Smith, to YMCA of Greater Toronto president and CEO Medhat Mahdy, left, former YMCA board chair Tim Penner, right, and students from the YMCA Academy.

“I think at least some of (the donation) is going toward a physical fitness facility because I don’t think the old building had much of a gym.”

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of residents with a focus on older adults, parents of small children, and youth. Studies showed 17.5 per cent of youth in the area are unemployed and 53 per cent of people are physically inactive.

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Adopt-a-park-tree initiative launches at Fairmount Park East-end residents are invited to the launch of an adopt-a-park-tree initiative at Fairmount Park, 1725 Gerrard St. E., just west of Coxwell Avenue.

Prese nted by LEAF’s (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) Young Urban Forest Leaders and the

Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association’s Tree Team, the event takes place Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.

Get to know the tree species in your neighbourhood, and learn about the new fruit trees and shade trees you can help care for. Hands-on mulching will take place from noon to

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1 p.m., while a guided tree tour is set for 1 to 2 p.m. The event will take place next to the splash pad in the southwest corner of the park.

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SENIORS + DEMENTIA

Patient-centred care and earlier diagnosis a must for dementia strategy, says former nurse and neurologist

by JOANNA LAVOIE

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amilton resident Phyllis Fehr, 57, is a member of the Ontario Dementia Advisory Group, a group of people living with dementia that was formed last fall with the purpose of influencing policies, practices and people in dementia management.

A former ICU nurse who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s three years ago, Fehr offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing Ontario’s health-care system in providing quality care for the increasing number of people diagnosed with dementia.

Having experienced the healthcare system from both sides of the coin as a health-care professional and as a patient, she said she has some strong ideas about what the Ontario government needs to do to successfully tackle this significant challenge.

Fehr’s journey with dementia started in 2010

a metroland media INVESTIGATIVE series

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when she began noticing small changes in herself, notably forgetfulness.

She discussed her concerns with her doctor, but it wasn’t until two years later she received a working diagnosis of mixed dementia in the form of early onset Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia, a less prevalent form of dementia that occurs when abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein accumulate inside the brain’s nerve cells.

In the meantime, Fehr was having trouble multi-tasking and was drawing blanks on details and tasks that were once second nature. Doubting her abilities and concerned about providing the best care she could to her patients, she took a leave from her nursing career.

“It was affecting my work and I needed to figure this out,” said Fehr, who, despite being under the care of a neurologist and a gerontologist, had started to feel frustrated by the lack of an action plan.

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part 2 of 3 “From having my first symptoms to diagnosis it was basically two years in limbo. I felt quite stressed.”

With a diagnosis, she said she was eager to move forward on a course of treatment, but again was stuck in a waiting game.

“I’m a firm believer in treating something sooner than waiting.”

Fehr decided to take the matter into her own hands and started seeing renowned neurologist Dr. Sandra Black in early 2013.

“I’m very grateful for the intervention and understanding of Dr. Sandra Black. Once I started with her, she helped me understand what was going on, get on track and sort out what was happening.”

Under Black’s care, Fehr said she’s received the “patient-centred and

Staff photo/CRAIG CAMPBELL

Hamilton resident and former ICU nurse Phyllis Fehr has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. She uses an iPad to keep track of daily tasks and appointments.

patient-involved care” all patients with dementia need.

“We think of each of our patients and their families as having a unique and important story to tell,” explained Black.

“We try to partner with our families and share their load to ensure they know they are not alone in their difficult journey, as most dementias still lack definitive treatments.”

“It can’t just be clinical,” agreed

Fehr, who, as a health-care professional, said she appreciates the challenges doctors face to provide the best care they can while dealing with extremely limited resources.

“I realize there’s only so much time and money, and not enough staff and specialists. All of that needs to be improved,” she said, adding an earlier diagnosis would have changed the course of her life. >>>helping, page 11

PREVENTION

In Ontario, a lot of time, attention and money is being placed on getting an early handle on dementia, understanding how to better recognize its early signs and mitigate its symptoms.

Dr. Doug Munoz, a neuroscientist at Queen’s University, has focused his career on understanding how the brain controls eye movement and how brain damage or abnormalities, including those caused by dementia, can affect it.

“What we have is a toolbox for how the brain works,” he said.

Munoz is exploring the connection between eye movement and dementia. To do so, he’ll be measuring where the eyes go to study memory loss using videobased eye tracking.

“This study will be helpful in early detection. It will help us detect dementia earlier than we can now,” said

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Studying how the brain controls eye movement could help detect dementia earlier.

Munoz, who in his 20-plus year career has studied the correlation between eye movement and brain function for people of all ages.

EDUCATION

1 Keep to a simple daily and weekly routine. Get to know particular good times of the day and concentrate on getting things done during optimal hours.

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2 Communication is key. Talk to family, friends and professionals about how they can help and accept offers of support.

3 Eat regularly. Make sure healthy snacks are on hand in case cooking is not an option. Be sure to get enough fluids.

4 Keep active. A walk every day will help with relaxation. Keep up with hobbies and visit friends. Stay connected to the community by joining local support groups and organizations.

5 Use visual aids such as to-do lists, a calendar or a reminder board to organize. Make a checklist of important things to do before going to bed.

6 Keep essential items such as glasses, keys and money in one place so that they can be easily found.

7 Write down memorable experiences and information in a journal or diary.

8 Keep a visitor’s book with names, contact details and short descriptions. Add photos next to important phone numbers and keep them by the phone.

9 Label cupboards, drawers and doors making use of colour and contrast.

Sources: Alzheimer Society of +Canada; National Health Service

>>>from page 10 oanne Woodward Fraser, a spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care, said the government is preparing to care for an influx of Ontarians living with dementia.

“Initial engagement with the sector has begun,” she said via email.

“Ontario is gathering input from individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers, as well as health-care providers involved in treatment and support.”

Still in the early stages – and too early to speak to specifics as the provincial government wants to “get it right” – Woodward Fraser said the first step will be to develop a “coordinated, collaborative approach with input from patients and their care partners, all health-care providers, as well as organizations involved in supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.”

Further, she said the provincial government has mandated Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris to champion the development of a provincial dementia strategy.

Fehr agrees a holistic and streamlined approach must be taken to treating patients with dementia to avoid unnecessary and often detrimental delays and frustrations.

“Currently, the process takes so long. It makes me worry about everybody else,” said Fehr, who is also a volunteer board member for the Dementia Network of the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network, which is working to find ways to work together with the government to understand gaps in the system and provide a better integrated system care for those with dementia.

“There has to be a way to streamline all the services under one umbrella to avoid reinventing the wheel every time. We need to be looking more at the big picture.”

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Dr. Petal Abdool, a staff psychiatrist in the geriatric division at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, stands in front of the ‘Transforming Lives’ mosaic in the lobby of the Intergenerational Wellness Centre.

Medical associations advocate geriatric dementia training D r. Petal Abdool, a staff psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Geriatric Division, is confident she made the right career choice.

“This is an area I felt I could make a difference. It’s underserved and there’s no shortage of jobs,” said Abdool, who credits her sixmonth residency at CAMH for helping her choose a career in geriatric medicine.

Hired by CAMH shortly after completing her placement, Abdool serves as the head of outpatient geriatric mental health services.

She’s also a clinical lecturer and the undergraduate education co-ordinator, Geriatric Division Department of Psychiatry University of Toronto.

In this role, she’s charged with

impressing upon medical students the need for qualified health-care professionals to work with the aging population, as well as the personal benefits that come with it.

“Working with the elderly has been a great experience and very rewarding. It’s nice to look after other people’s parents,” said Abdool.

The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is also doing its part to encourage doctors to consider working with the elderly, said its president Dr. Mike Toth.

“With an aging population, we know it is important to have enough physicians to care for seniors, including those with complex conditions such as dementia,” he said.

The Registered Nurses

VOICES

Association of Ontario (RNAO) is also helping its members provide better care for the elderly.

Michelle Acorn, the association’s co-chair, brings more than a decade of experience to the table working as a nurse practitioner caring for elderly patients.

With a special interest in geriatric care, Acorn – who serves as the lead nurse practitioner at Lakeridge Health in Durham Region – spends a fair amount of her time educating nursing professionals about caring for the elderly, making hospitals senior friendly and making geriatric care part of the core curriculum at post-secondary institutions.

by JOANNA LAVOIE

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Read the full story online at www.insidetoronto.com/dementia

COMING NEXT Dr. Michael Strong, dean of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and professor at Western University in London, Ont., serves as the principal investigator for Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative.

Here’s what he has to say about a study seeking common early indicators and risk factors of dementia:

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The goal is to identify the illness before symptoms present themselves. This is very unique. I don’t know of any other study like this in the world.

+ Read more about the research being done; www.insidetoronto.com/dementia

Part three, to be published next week, tackles the stigma associated with dementia, which often makes living with the disease that much more challenging.

Read about personal struggles, but also the positive changes happening here and globally that are helping people with dementia enjoy a higher quality of life.

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ager to serve as a voice for people living with dementia, Fehr is a volunteer spokesperson for the Hamilton Alzheimer society.

She regularly speaks about her experiences offering her unique two-sided perspective, especially with newly diagnosed individuals and their families. One of her main messages is that “life isn’t over, but that it will change.”

“I really enjoy sharing my message and hopefully I’m making a positive impact,” she said.

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