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Like any new habit it takes time and practice but in time your self-talk will become more realistic and self-affirming. A good place to start is by following one simple rule: Don't say anything to yourself that you wouldn't say to anyone else. And welcome to optimism! Fertilizer Spreader Fertilizer Spreader Broadcast Reg. 44 $ 99 Drop $ Sale $ 24 97 Sale 39 97 Reg. 17 $ 99 Sale $1397 ACTON HOME HARDWARE 362 62 Queen Q St. S E., E A Acton 519 519-853-1730 19 853 1730 173 The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care runs the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to help people who have long term physical disabilities get needed equipment and supplies. In some cases ADP will pay 75% of the cost of items like walkers, scooters and wheelchairs. Any Ontario resident with a valid health card can apply for this assistance. You must first find a healthcare professional who is authorized to assess whether you meet the funding criteria. These authorizers must be registered with with ADP. 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However, if you plan to move out, you must give the management 30 days written notice. Notice can be given at any time, not just at the end of the month. In a retirement residence, your rent is comprised of two parts-- service and accommodation. Should you chose to move prior to the 30 days; you are responsible for only 10 days of the service portion and 30 days of the accommodation. If, after you have moved out, the suite is rented within this time you are entitled to a rebate for the days that the room has been re-rented. You also have the right to receive a Care Home Information Package (CHIP) at the time of move-in that clearly outlines what you have agreed to purchase, related costs, condition to the agreement and so on. Until you have received the CHIP, you can withhold payment. For many people in our culture, tanned skin is a symbol of health. Ironically there's nothing healthy about tanned skin. Repeated exposures to UV radiation destroy the skin's elastic fiber which leads to wrinkles, sagging skin, and injury to blood vessels; therefore aging the skin prematurely. Also the sun can cause skin cancer. There are no safe ways to tan. Gradual tanning offers some protection against sunburns but it never protects against the cumulative and negative effects of the sun on your skin. The negative impact of tanning lasts much longer than the temporary pain associated with sunburns. Here are some safety tips during sun exposure: - Limit sun exposure between 10am 4pm, when the sun's rays are at their peak. - Don't forget to protect your eyes in the sun. 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This is important for children who spend long periods of time playing in the water. - Certain drugs and cosmetic products increase the risk of getting a sunburn. Ask your Pharmacist whether you need special sun protection because of any medications that you may be taking. Q: A: I look healthy when my skin is tanned. What is the safest way to get a tan? Ultimate Pool Package Includes: · Stairs · Heater · Liner · Salt Sanitizer System · Pump · Filter · L.E.D. Lighting · 3' Finished Concrete Deck and more . . . Still Booking For Construction This Summer!