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Thursday, June 11, 2015 - The IFP - H alton H ills - w w w .theifp.ca Page 35 Did you think incontinence was just a "woman's issue"? Learn how physiotherapy can help men with Pelvic Health, including incontinence and pain after prostate surgery. Incontinence can be dramatic following prostate surgery or radiation treatment. Men are alarmed by the immediate decrease in their quality of life that comes with being reliant on urinary pads throughout the day. Did you know? The scientific research clearly shows that men who receive physiotherapy BEFORE and AFTER prostate surgery gain control of their bladder quicker. 372 Queen Street, Acton • 519-853-9292 • 333 Mountainview Road South, Georgetown • 905-873-3103 www.eramosaphysio.com Georgetown Location now open Saturdays 8am-2pm MILTON EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS WEARE OPEN AND DELIVERING 7 DAYS AWEEK VISIT ThE MILTON STORETO GETYOURSELF ATREAT Milton Edible Arrangements! 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I will answer this in 2 parts: 1.What we can do now 2.What parents can do in hopes of avoiding this situation Children with ADHD and academic difficulties are often very time consuming and frequently have poor social skills. Parents' time is inordinately spent with meetings with the school; homework; schedules and professionals that offer counselling, social skills, assessments and medical interventions. In families where one child requires special attention, it is not unusual for a second child to miss this intense focus. Even when the second child is self-sufficient, they can at times feel less important or worthy. They may have to endure their sibling's inappropriate play, name calling and bullying.The special needs child does not mean harm but is often inappropriate. With this in mind, it is not surprising that your child may have developed poor self-esteem. The child without special needs may experience grief, confusion, guilt and anger. They are often embarrassed by their sibling and feel that it is their role to be responsible and mature in order to alleviate some of the family stress. Now we must treat the identified child as we treat anyone who experiences anxiety and depression. Allowing the child to talk through these emotions is often helpful. There are teachable skills that will help with anxiety and depression. Intentional proactive action can help avoid future distress. When faced with this situation, make special time for the child who does not demand the attention. Do not allow the child with poor social skills to name call or humiliate the other child even if they "don't understand" the impact. Recognize that the responsible child may feel hurt and loss and may take the inappropriate comments to heart. It is a difficult juggling act. Sometimes the best thing a family can do is get supportive counselling for the child who does not have the special needs. Most important is to try to anticipate the future impact on the second child and be proactive in mitigating the damage. This is easier said than done but I do believe families can be successful so that every one wins. Q: a: 905-873-7677 318 Guelph St., Georgetown Gerry Ross H.B.Sc. PT, MCPA, FCAMT a: Sleep quality and quantity is essential inlife. Occasionally our sleep position, pillow and/ or mattress can be the problem. However, very often it is the activities or postures we use throughout the day that have a huge impact on our sleep quality. Inflammation is a component of pain that is present all day; however our other body systems are also rapidly working all day which can minimize the pain levels. At night when we settle into bed, everything slows does; however, the inflammatory response in your body continues to be active, causing pain and not allowing you to sleep. A physiotherapist in discussion with you and with a physical assessment can help you determine the cause of your night pain and provide strategies in the form of home remedies and hands on treatment to assist you in getting a good night sleep. Q: I cannot sleep at night due to pain; I canmanage all my daily activities without a problem but as soon as I lay down, I toss and turn all night.What is wrong? A great evening was had by all at our Apprecia- tion Dinner held last month. The Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank Branch President Jack Har- rison, and Branch Comrades Wade Bond, Dave Frost, Darcy Johnson, Bill Lamb and Sue Thomas for all their efforts and time into arranging such a wonderful night for us. Our General monthly meeting is Thursday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. There are Birthday Supper tick- ets you may purchase at our meeting with Com- rade Colleen Bond at a cost of $15 each. The date of our 87th Birthday Supper Honours & Awards is Saturday, Sept. 19. Good luck to our team of Na- dine Bradley, Sheila Hicks, Marion McGugan and Nellie Scheeringa who are in Kirkland Lake for cribbage. Please note: Comrades your membership dues are to be paid by Dec. 31 of each year. Cost of mem- bership is $20 and Comrade Gerda Stefan is our Membership Chair. To all our members who are not able to come out or ill we are thinking of you! Georgetown Legion's Ladies Auxiliary to hold general meeting on June 18 By Janet Malloy Georgetown Legion Ladies Auxiliary