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2015 FALL & WINTER

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In this highly computerized world, more and more people of all ages are experiencing aches and pains that come from sitting at a computer for long periods of time.

These aches and pains are felt in the neck, shoulder, up-per and lower back, wrist and elbow joints. In some cases, the nerves to the hand become compressed, causing weakness and/or tingling in the fi ngers.

These symptoms can occur in the onset of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), which may include damage to tendons, muscles, nerves and other soft tissues from repeated physical move-ments over time.There are a number of

factors that contribute to the

onset of RSI, including:

• Posture – is the most critical component. Slouching at the

keyboard puts your spine and limbs in positions that contribute to increased strain and tension, as well as increasing the risk of eye strain;• Office set-up – a poorly de-signed workstation, or one that does not fi t you well, can con-tribute to the onset of RSI (i.e. reaching for the mouse or key-board too high or low, wrists ex-tended during keyboarding);• Worker technique – pounding the keyboard, using your wrists to move the mouse, or gripping the mouse tightly increases the demands on the hand and wrist and can trigger or aggravate symptoms of RSI; and• Work Habits – sitting for ex-tended periods of time without changing position is hard on your whole body and is a factor in developing RSI.

Don’t ignore the early warn-ing signs, such as weakness of your grip, numbness,and

discomfort or pain in the arms, hands, wrists or shoulders. Early diagnosis and treatment are vi-tal to ensure recovery from the symptoms of RSI.

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association has created the fol-lowing S.M.A.R.T.guidelines for computer use that you and your family can follow at home, at school and at work. S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for Stretch, Move, Add it up, Reduce strain, Talk to a physiotherapist:

Stretch – Include regular stretching into your work routine. Every 20 to 60 minutes, do three or four stretches – for hands, shoulders, neck and trunk.

The key is to move your joints through their normal range of motion. Inquire about comput-er software that is set to interrupt work at chosen intervals with ap-propriate stretches, or set your onscreen timer to remind you to take “micro-breaks” as needed to momentarily change your arm position or to shift your weight.

Move – Get up from your work station for a short stretch or walk around to promote blood fl ow to fatigued muscles every hour. No one has ever become more fi t by sitting at a desk. Get regular daily exercise, away from the computer.It could be as sim-ple as a walk around the office or getting off the elevator one fl oor early and taking the stairs. Move out of the pattern that the work is creating (i.e. stretch the oppo-site motion). Ensure you are not putting pressure on the carpal tunnel; slow key strokes to allow the median nerve to move off the tendons.

Add it up – Add variety to your tasks. Take every break as an opportunity to go for a short walk and stretch. Keep track of activity and build up to 30 min-utes of stretching and exercise every day. Vary your tasks (key-boarding,fi ling, telephone, read-ing documents, etc.).

Reduce strain – Make sure you are sitting correctly with your back supported:• Adjust your chair, as below, to support your back and minimize awkward postures that can lead to muscle tension, fatigue and soreness.

• Sit with your buttocks right back in the chair and your feet fl at on the fl oor, or on a footrest or phonebook. Your knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle, at the same level or slightly above your hips. Keep your shoulders relaxed; arms close to your body or resting comfortably on the armrests, which should be positioned close to your sides; elbows bent at approximately 90 degrees; forearms parallel to the fl oor; and wrists straight, which may involve adjusting the angle of the keyboard;• Keep your eyes level with-in range of the top third of the screen. Don’t squint to see the screen (check for glare or en-large the font);• Keep your work, keyboard and mouse centered in front of the monitor and close to you, to avoid arching your neck or twist-ing your body;• Use a good quality mouse that requires minimal pressure to click, and be sure to position it on the same level and as close to the keyboard as possible. Keep your wrist straight and move the mouse with whole arm movements;• Use ergonomic computer ac-cessories, such as document holders to encourage neutral neck postures, and head sets to avoid awkward neck postures (often seen as holding the phone in the crook of the neck) while in-terfacing with the computer and telephone;• A wrist pad on the keyboard allows you to rest your wrists on the pad and reduces stress on the wrist; and• If you’re working on a comput-er all day at work, you may want to limit your computer-time at home.

Choose activities for leisure and recreation that will not con-tinue to stress the same muscles / tendons (i.e. if you’re keying on the computer all day, hanging out on the internet at night, or knitting / crocheting throughout the evening, this is not providing proper rest for the muscles and tendons that worked all day).This article is republished by

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• Colon cancer: Menshould begin getting screened

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When today’s parents refl ect on their childhood, many likely recall seemingly endless days spent playing outdoors. But when today’s kids become tomorrow’s parents, chances are their recollections won’t recall nearly as much time spent idling the days away under the sun.

In Canada, the preva-lence of overweight and obe-sity in children is on the rise, according to the Canadian Community Health Survey.

The rise in overweight or obese children is likely a byproduct of several factors, not the least of which is that many of today’s kids pre-fer to play a video game on the couch instead of going outdoors and being phys-ically active. The potential ramifi cations of youngsters choosing a more seden-tary lifestyle are dangerous, as it increases their risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabe-tes, respiratory ailments and joint problems, among other things. What’s more, numer-ous studies have found that obese or overweight chil-dren are more likely to be-come obese or overweight adults, which highlights the importance of embracing a physically active lifestyle as a youngster.

Parents know it’s not al-ways easy to get kids to be more physically active. But the following are a few tips parents might fi nd useful when encouraging their kids to embrace a more active lifestyle.

• Give toys that encour-age physical activity. Kids love toys, and their toys will often dictate how they spend their days. Instead of buying the latest video game con-sole, give kids toys that en-courage them to be active. This can include balls, bicy-cles, jump ropes, or even a backyard swingset. Kids who

embrace these activities at a young age are more likely to continue doing so into ado-lescence and adulthood.

• Reduce time spent in front of the television. Par-ents who can effectively min-imize the amount of time their child spends in front of the television, whether reducing their time spent watching television or playing video games, will likely be more successful at instilling a love of physical activity as well. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends par-ents limit their child’s time in front of the television to one to two hours per day, and that includes the time children spend playing vid-eo games. To further reduce kids’ time watching TV, don’t

allow televisions in their bed-rooms, as that will only make it harder to monitor just how much time kids are spending in front of their TVs.

• Remember that physical activity should be fun. Not all kids are athletic, and some will likely bemoan partici-pating in recreational sports leagues. But that doesn’t mean parents should give up on encouraging physical ac-tivity. Instead, fi nd a physical activity that your child fi nds fun and encourage his or her participation. This might be nontraditional kids’ sports like cycling or jogging or ac-tivities like dancing, hiking or even bird watching. Once a child exhibits a healthy inter-est in a physical activity that you have deemed safe, en-courage it.

• Set a positive example. Kids, especially younger chil-dren, look up to their parents and often try to emulate what Mom and Dad are doing. Parents can make the most of that adoration by setting a positive example and being physically active themselves. Go for a nightly bike ride or a walk around the neighbor-hood with your youngsters in tow. Or put that elliptical machine in the basement to good use. Whatever physical activity you choose, you can bet your children will express an interest in it as well, and that’s a great way to make them more enthusiastic about having a healthy and active lifestyle.

How to encourage kids to be more physically active

Healthy Tips to Add to Your Day

Take a walk and stretch. Park at the far end of a parking lot or get up from your desk and walk around. Getting your blood pumping and

legs moving can help improve your heart/cardiovascular health and posture.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

Women’s Health enfolds a broad spectrum of issues that can be treated by physiotherapy.From pregnancy related back pain to incontinence problems faced by women of all ages, physiotherapy can help you.

INCONTINENCEBladder incontinence (leaking urine) is a problem for at least one in three women but few know that physiotherapy can help. 70%-80% of incontinence cases can be corrected by physiotherapy alone. There are a few different kinds of incontinence. Stress incontinence happens mainly when you run or jump, cough, sneeze or laugh. Urge incontinence causes sudden urges to use the restroom and often results in many trips. It is estimated that 3/4 of these conditions are caused or at least contributed to by pregnancy/delivery. However, early results from an ongoing nation wide study in Ireland indicate that one in three women reported leaking PRIOR to pregnancy, and one in two were leaking after pregnancy. Unfortunately 80% of these women had NOT reported this to a health care practitioner.

PROLAPSEA pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ —such as your bladder, bowel or uterus —drops (prolapses) from its normal place in your lower belly and pushes against the walls of your vagina. This can happen in varying degrees from mild to severe at any stage in our lives, but is common during delivery as our muscles and tissues are overstretched, or in the fi rst 6-12 months after delivery when the tissues are more vulnerable and still weak. A post-partum appointment with a pelvic fl oor physiotherapist is a good idea (even if you don’t have current symptoms) to ensure you are heading in the right direction during this important time of healing. You want to ensure good strength has returned prior to stressing or challenging these muscles with heavy lifting or intense exercise. Incontinence as well as prolapses, are also common during menopause or later in life as hormonal and age related changes affect our tissues again.

Other contributors to both organ prolapse and incontinence include carrying extra weight, constipation, a chronic cough, heavy lifting or other physical stresses. Both incontinence and prolapses are largely corrected through individualized training to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic fl oor, bladder training, education and dietary suggestions. Doing your ‘Kegals’ (an exercise for your pelvic fl oor) is a huge step in the right direction! However, it is important to make sure you are doing them correctly, as using the wrong muscles is more harmful than doing nothing at all!

PELVIC PAIN Pelvic pain is another condition that affects the health of women of all ages, during intercourse or otherwise. This is often a result of increased tone to the pelvic fl oor musculature and has many different causes. Physiotherapy (including trigger point release, education, stretches and biofeedback) along with some home exercises can also help to reduce this tone.

PREGNANCY AND FERTILITY In the past, physiotherapists have most commonly worked with pregnant women primarily for low back pain. Modalities have been used to give pain relief along with education on specifi c exercises and postural suggestions. Physiotherapists are the medical specialists of exercise prescription and are highly qualifi ed to give instructions on the exact amount, type and quality of exercises that are best and safest for pregnant women. After delivery, physiotherapy can help give mom the boost she needs to get back into shape while avoiding injury. For those having trouble getting pregnant, studies involving acupuncture have had very positive results. It is currently suggested as an adjunct to treatment by many fertility clinics. Acupuncture is a tool used by some of our physiotherapists at Performance for other stages of pre and post partum as well. Acupuncture can also help treat morning sickness, back pain, malposition of a fetus, labor induction and pain relief. While needles offer the best results, for those opposed to needles, acupuncture points can be also be stimulated with TENS or laser as well.

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Chicken Supreme in an Apple

and Leek Sauce

Apples, leeks and onions are caramelized and mixed with yogurt and nutmeg to make a fl avourful topping for chicken breasts.

Ingredients

15 ml (1 tablespoon) butter 30 ml (2 tablespoons) canola oil 4 x 150 g (5 oz) each, skinned boneless chicken breasts 150 ml (2/3 cup) chicken stock 1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) salt 1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) pepper 1 chopped onion 2 apples, peeled and cut in quarters 2 leeks, sliced in rings or thin slices 1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) ground nutmeg 250 ml (1 cup) plain yogurt

Materials

Suggestion: For added fl avour, de-glaze the skillet in which you cooked the chicken with a little Calvados, white wine or apple juice and add the chicken stock. You can also set aside a few pieces of apple to caramelize in a skillet with a pat of butter and a little maple syrup. Cutting the chicken against the grain will make your meat more tender.

Directions

Heat the butter and half of the oil in a skillet. Brown both sides of the chicken breasts over medium heat.Remove the chicken from the skillet, drain excess grease and de-glaze with the chicken stock, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken breasts to the stock, season with salt and pepper, lower the heat and cook covered for 5 to 6 minutes.In another skillet, heat the remaining oil. Mix the onions, ap-ples and leeks and cook until they begin to caramelize. Add the nutmeg, the yogourt and the juices reserved from the chicken and mix. Divide the contents of the second skillet onto the plates, arrange the chicken in a fan shape and cover with the remaining sauce.Portions: 4 Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes

Nutritional information

Per 408 g serving: 410 calories, 18 g total fat, 23 g carbo-hydrate, 39 g protein, 214 g calcium

Lunch is a meal that can provide an energy boost or make you feel drowsy. In the middle of the workday, a big meal can make it much more difficult to be productive as the day goes on. For those looking for a light lunch, consider the following recipe for “Nicoise Pasta Lunchbox” from Rachael Anne Hill and Tamsin Burnett-Hall’s “The Powerfood Cookbook: Great Recipes for High Energy and Healthy Weight-Loss” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

Nicoise Pasta LunchboxServes 2

40 grams whole-wheat pasta rotini4 ounces green beans, cut into thirds1 egg1/3 cup imported black olives61/2 ounces canned tuna steak in spring water, drained and fl aked1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved2 small heads Bibb lettuce, leaves separatedDressing

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 small garlic clove, crushed2 heaping tablespoons chopped fresh basilSea salt and freshly ground black pepperCook the pasta in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for about 12 minutes or until tender. Add the green beans to the pan for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain the pasta and beans, then refresh briefl y with cold water.Meanwhile, add the egg to a small saucepan of cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Peel the egg and cut in half.Beat the dressing ingredients together with the seasoning in a mixing bowl. Mix in the pasta and beans, olives, fl aked tuna, and cherry tomatoes. Divide the lettuce leaves between two lunch boxes or bowls and top with the Nicoise pasta and the hard-cooked egg halves.

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Staying healthy requires a daily commitment. It is not always easy to get out of bed for those early-morning workouts or jump on the treadmill at the end of the night when you fi nally have some free time, but such efforts are a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle into your golden years.

Many men and women know there are plenty of excuses to skip workouts. Overcoming such excuses can sometimes be difficult, but there are ways to ensure you stay on the right track toward a healthy lifestyle.

Excuse #1: I don’t have enough time to exercise. Shortage of time is a factor for many busy individuals. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends the average person get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Thirty minutes per day can easily be broken up into three, 10-minute sessions. Take the stairs, jog on your lunch hour or do deep-seated squats while preparing dinner. It’s easy to fi t in daily exercise if you’re willing to be creative.

Excuse #2: I’m too out of shape. Getting back into shape is a prime motivator for exercise. However, fear of being able to keep up or personal body image issues sometimes keep people from exercising. There are workout routines for all fi tness levels. Starting slowly and building up intensity can help spur endurance and results.

Excuse #3: Gyms are too expensive. You don’t necessarily need a gym to get in shape, but the programs and guidance offered at health centers certainly make it easier. Gyms may have different price plans based on members’ needs, and many gyms are willing to work with prospective members operating on tight budgets. Check with your health insurance provider, too, as you may be eligible for rebates or discounts if you make a predetermined number of visits in a given time span or use an in-network gym.

Excuse #4: Working out is boring. Performing the same routine day in and day out can be monotonous. That’s why it is important to vary your exercises and try new things. If you’re usually on the machines at the gym, try a group class instead. Enlist a friend to come along and it can make the workout more interesting.

Excuse #5: I’m too tired to workout. Routine exercise wakes up the senses and gives you energy, and daily workouts promote a more restful slumber. Over time you may fi nd that you feel more rested and energized.

Working out regularly promotes good mental and physical health. It’s easy to avoid exercise with a series of excuses, but now is the time to stop avoiding exercise and commit to a healthy lifestyle.

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ANDREA KUSHNIR - Andrea is an intuitive (psychic), a medium, an empath, and a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). An English teacher by trade, a healing crisis left her unable to work. When conventional and naturopathic medicine failed to help, Andrea turned to alternative spiritual approaches – and has never looked back! Her healing crisis was the catalyst she needed to reconnect with her angels and intuition. www.myangelsandme.com

TAYLORE STUCKEY, Registered Acupuncturist - I completed two years of my Physical Education Degree before I started in the Acupuncture program at Grant MacEwan University. Acupuncture treats the patient’s body, mind and soul, by seeing the patient as a whole, instead of just the ailment which affects the body.www.tsacupuncture.ca

ANTOINETTE LAUGHLIN, Reiki Practioner & Instructor - With her 7 years experience Antoinette has specialized the Reiki experience in a form of treatment to help people with physical / emotional healing and balancing. Antoinette can also offer Reiki Instruction for those who are interested in learning to help and treat themselves with Reiki.

CANDACE TIMMERMAN, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Refl exologist, Chakra Energy Healing & Certifi ed Life Coach - Candace offers a variety of services, with her 15 years experience she has learned many skill sets to help her better treat each of her clients with a personalized treatment best suited for their needs.

TINA WILSON, Registered Massage Therapist, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Certifi ed Refl exologist, Therapeutic Hot/Cold Stone Massage, Sports Massage Level 2 - Tina started at Goodsense in 2010 and through years of treating people she has found her Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage is popular among her clients for both healing and relaxation. Tina is always striving to learn more and she continues to educate herself and take ongoing training so that she can offer her clients an array of therapies to ensure solutions for her clients various conditions and preferences.

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Finding ways to relax can improve life at home and at the office. While it’s not often easy to fi nd time to slow down, especially for those men and women juggling the responsibilities of career and family, the following are some simple techniques that don’t take much time but can have a positive impact on your day.

• Take some time out from multitasking. The ability to multitask is a cherished commodity for parents and working professionals alike, but men and women can benefi t from periodic breaks from their everyday juggling acts. Something as simple as focusing on a single task for 30 minutes at a time, as opposed to checking emails while preparing dinner or working on a project while answering a client’s phone call, can help lower stress levels and have a lasting and calming effect on your nerves.

• Make time to meditate every day. Studies have shown that meditation can affect the circuitry in the brain, positioning it to more adequately respond to illness and stressful situations. Meditation has the added benefi t of being a relaxing exercise, as meditation

encourages people to sit with their feet on the fl oor with both eyes closed in a relaxing setting that is free of external distractions.

• Walk away from your desk and couch. It’s well documented that spending too much time sitting at a desk can have a negative impact on your health. In addition to elevating a person’s risk of heart disease and diabetes, sitting at a desk all day long has been linked to repetitive stress injuries, obesity and back pain, each of which can contribute to stressful living conditions that make it difficult to relax. Men and women should spend at least fi ve minutes each hour walking, whether they are getting up from their desk at work or getting off the couch at home. Doing so takes little time, but it can help to relieve stress at work and at home and improve your overall health.

• Practice yoga. Yoga is another activity that can help men and women relax. Yoga involves a series of poses that helps stretch the muscles and aid their recovery from everyday aches and pains, including those that often result from stressful experiences or days at the office.

Infused waters are easy to make, nutritious, and refreshing. As an added bonus, they taste so good reaching your recommend water intake is a lot easier.

Minty Cucumber Lime

1/2 cucumber, sliced1/2 lime, sliced1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Strawberry-Lemon

with Basil

1/2 cup sliced strawberries1/2 lemon, sliced

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Watermelon Mint

1 cup cubed watermelon1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Pineapple-Orange with

Ginger

1/2 cup cubed pineapple1/2 orange, sliced1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

You’ll Need:

1-quart jarsWater

Wooden spoonAgave or another sweetener (optional)

Directions:

Choose which recipe you’re making—or come up with your own combination—and gather all of the ingredients.

Place fruit, herbs, and/or spices in bottom of a jars, and muddle with a wooden spoon. (That basically means mash up fruit to release some of the flavor-filled juices.)

Fill jar with water and give

it a taste. (You can also fill jar with seltzer water for a fizzy treat.) If you’d like something a bit sweeter, add some agave and mix until dissolved.

Enjoy as-is or refrigerate overnight for maximum flavour.

A fl avourful way to hydrate

Shockwave Therapy Treatments for:Plantar Fasciitis, Tendonitis, Bursitis, TMJD, IT Band Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sciatica, TFL Syndrome, Achilles Tendinopathy, release of Hypertonic Muscles, Frozen Shoulder and promotes healing of non-healing bone fractures.

Lymphatic DrainageA massage technique that physically stimulates the lymphatic system to move excessive fl uids that are associated with the body’s lymphatic system. The movement of lymphatic fl uid through lymphatic nodes purifi es and detoxifi es unhealthy fl uid that surrounds our connective tissues. This treatment is used to treat a variety of conditions and can also be regularly scheduled to simply aid in the reduction of minor swelling, congestion, headaches, acne and other conditions. Lymph drainage can also assist in the reduction of lymphedema that can often occur post cancer treatments and some surgeries.

Felicity Weymer, LPN, RMT

NTM Shockwave TherapyNTM Shockwave Therapy

Visit online to fi nd out more about our services and enjoy the convenience of online appointment booking.

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Simple techniques to help you relax

The following is the recommendation

from the Dieticians of Canada:

To keep your body hydrated, aim for a fl uid intake of about:• 3 L (12 cups) for men 19 years old and over each day• 2.2 L (9 cups) for women 19 years old and over each day.

Some days it’s hard to ensure we reach our water recommendations but here are a few ways to help.

Follow these tips to stay hydrated:

• Drink a glass of water when you wake up each morning or before you go to bed.• Keep a fresh glass of water by your desk or on hand where you work.

• Carry a container of water with you throughout the day.• Drink a glass of water before eating your meals.• Make sure you have a drink with each meal such as a glass of low fat milk, soy beverage or water.• Don’t ignore thirst. Drink water or another healthy drink when you feel thirsty.


5 Easy Steps to Meet your Child’s Speech and/or Language Need

OUR MISSION: To provide parents with suggestions, strategies, tips and therapy as required for improving and remediating Speech and Language delays and disorders.

1. Contact Winning Therapies Inc.

2. Parent Advocacy to help You help Your child

3. Immediate Assessment of Child Capacities

4. Individualized Program Plans

5. Direct Therapy at our Home Based Offi ce in collaboration with Parents which may include these options and more:

Individual Speech &/OR Language Therapy Oral Motor Therapy Tongue Thrusting Therapy Fluency and Voice Therapy Early Literacy Phonemic Awareness

Did you know? Improvement in Speech-language skills occurs between the ages of 2-8 years of age and that is the critical time to provide appropriate intervention to achieve success in development of communication skills.

Antoinette Laughlin, Owner/Accounting Winning Therapies Inc.

Sherry Miller-Pitzel,Registered S-LP, B.A. M.A. R.SLP

Contact information: [email protected] or 403-741-8850

website:www.winningtherapiesinc.com

A child should be referred for a Speech- Language Assess-ment and Hearing test by the age of two years if your child does not have the following skills:

• Using the beginning sounds / m,n, w,h, p,b, t,d/ in isolation (all alone), in syllables (mama, no-no, papa, baba ) babbling, and starting to say 1-2 word combinations (mama up, ball, juice, milk, go in, what’s that?) .

• Child should be using at least 50-100 word vocabulary in his/her expressive language. Us-ing basic nouns (labels for items their environment) and verbs (eat, walk, and run, up).

• Child’s speech is clear to family members and to unfamil-iar persons at least 75% of the time.

• The child understands what you are saying and is able to follow a simple 1 step oral direc-tion.

• Able to point to and label body parts on self. (arm, fi ngers,

head, belly, knees, toes, eyes, nose, hair)

• If there is parental concern at all and there is a family history of speech-language or learning problems.

• Hearing normally and histo-ry of multiple ear infections.

To facilitate the development

of good speech-language

skills for your child, parents

can do the following:

• Reading to your child daily, looking at books with your child – labeling pictures, actions, envi-ronmental items, colors, shapes, food, toys, animals, people, and objects in their environment.

• Parents could be singing songs, saying nursery rhymes, reading repetitive and predic-tive stories and playing music in their environment. This shows

the best results for early devel-opment and literacy.

• Parents should be con-stantly talking to their child throughout the day within the daily routines (baking, washing/drying dishes, laundry, dress-ing, shopping, during walks, and driving along in the car) to assist in explaining their world and over laying language, and expanding new vocabulary for the child’s understanding of the world. Modelling language for the child is extremely critical in helping a child develop his/her understanding of language and expand their verbal repertoire. Modelling good speech and lan-guage for a child is important for children to acquire language.

• The Speech-Language and Hearing Services research strongly supports the need for parental involvement in a child’s communication. (Fey et al, 1993:1997: Gibbard, 1994: Girol-ametto et al 1996: Mc Dade et al 1998.)

When is it the best time to refer my child to a Speech-Language Pathologist?


The stuffy nose, aches and pains that often accompany the common cold can leave sufferers feeling miserable for a week or more. Cold season seems to kick into high gear when the temperatures drop, but this can be the year you don’t come down with a case of the sniffles. The following cold prevention tips can in-crease your chances of mak-ing it to spring without losing any days or sleep to the com-mon cold.

• School-aged kids tend to carry home lots of germs, so when kids get home after a long day at school, make sure they wash their hands thor-oughly and change into fresh outfi ts. Such precautionary measures can keep colds and other illnesses from running rampant through your house.

• Go outdoors and get some fresh air. It’s a myth that cold air will bring on a cold. In reality, being outside instead of congregating indoors with other sick people may de-crease your risk of getting a cold. Don’t be afraid to go out-side when the temperatures drop for fear of getting sick. Fresh air and exercise can be good for you.

• Drink plenty of fl uids. Keeping your body hydrated will help fl ush toxins out of your body, strengthening your immune system and making it more capable of fending off colds.

• Keep your distance. Did you know the cold virus can be shot up to three feet away when someone sneezes? The virus travels on the small drop-lets of saliva and mucus that

get propelled from the nose and mouth of a sick individual. If you know someone is sick, stay as far away as possible and wash your hands fre-quently, paying special atten-tion to your fi ngertips.

• Wipe down surfaces. The cold virus can live on surfac-es for up to 24 hours. That means a sick person can eas-ily transfer a virus by touching a computer keyboard or re-mote control he or she shares with others. Use disinfecting wipes or warm, soapy water to clean off doorknobs, tele-phones, light switches, cabinet handles, and anything that is frequently touched around a home or business.

• Let it out gently. Blowing your nose forcefully or pinch-ing your nose to hold back sneezes can irritate nasal passageways and make them more vulnerable to infection.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If you are well, keep your hands away from your mouth, nose and eyes. Viruses are especial-ly good at entering the body through the mucus mem-branes located in these areas of the body. A combination of frequent handwashing and avoiding touching your face

can keep colds at bay.• Maintain your exercise

routine. Regular exercise can boost the body’s immune system and help it to fend off foreign invaders, including the cold virus. A recent study found that taking vitamin C in addition to daily exercise can reduce your risk of cold and cut the duration of the cold should you get one. Before taking any supplements, speak with your doctor to make sure they won’t interact negatively with other medications.

• Recognize that antibiotics are not the answer. Antibiotics are only effective at treating bacterial infections, not vi-ruses, which means they are ineffective at fi ghting the cold virus.

• If you do get sick, play it smart. Should you succumb to a cold in spite of your best efforts, steer clear of others so you are not spreading the virus. Rest and fuel your body with healthy foods and bever-ages. There’s no need to visit a doctor for a cold unless you have a fever after several days of being sick. Colds normal-ly last between seven and 10 days. If your symptoms do not improve or if they seem to be worsening, visit your doctor.

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Prescription and over-the-counter med-ications can save lives and help people of all ages manage certain conditions. When used correctly and under the guidance of a physician, medications are largely safe. It’s when medicines are used off-label, shared or taken in error that reactions and injury can occur.

More than 7,000 children visit hospital emergency rooms every year for problems related to medication errors. Children are not the only ones in danger, adults can make mistakes with their medications as well. For example, seniors who may be managing several different types of med-ications can inadvertently cause danger-ous drug interactions by mixing the wrong pills.

Pharmacists work diligently to help pre-vent medication errors. However, the gen-eral public can also do their part by follow-ing medication safety tips.

• When a new medication is prescribed, ask the doctor to explain more about it, in-cluding its intended purpose and any com-mon side effects to be expected.

• Make sure your doctor knows about all the medications you are taking, includ-

ing non-prescription products, herbal rem-edies, dietary supplements, and vitamins. Some medications do not mix with seem-ingly innocent ingredients. Keep a running list of any medicines you take so you can easily and accurately share this informa-tion with your physician.

• Question anything that you do not un-derstand. Check the prescription for dosing information. For refi lls, make sure the refi ll information conforms to the original pre-scription strength.

• Fill all prescriptions at the same pharmacy and develop a rapport with the pharmacist so that potential drug interac-tions will be fl agged. Pharmacists are well versed in medications and may be able to inform you as to the safety or risk involved in taking an over-the-counter product at the same time that you are on a prescription.

• Many pills look the same. If you are confused and taking multiple medications, keep medications in the original packaging and double-check the labels before taking any medications.

• Use the right dosing tools. A spoon from the kitchen is not accurate for mea-suring out a teaspoon of medication.

• If you take multiple medications, use a pillbox to keep pills organized. The box makes it easier to manage medications and serves as a reminder if you have or have not taken a medication on a given day.

• Store medications as instructed on the label. The bathroom medicine cabinet may not be an ideal place to store medications, as bathrooms get damp, and that can com-promise the integrity of the pills. Also, bath-room cabinets are readily accessible by all, including kids. It’s better to store drugs out of sight and reach of children. Keep dan-gerous medications locked away.

• Routinely discard expired or un-needed medications. Medicine take-back programs for disposal are a good way to remove medicines from the home and re-duce the chance that others may acciden-tally take the medicine.

• Consult with a doctor before begin-ning or ending medication.

Medicines play important roles in per-sonal health. When used correctly, medica-tions are assets, but caution should always be taken to ensure safe usage and storage of any medications.

Medication safety tips for children and adults


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