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17 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,F ebruary 20,2020 theifp.ca We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210, Georgetown 905-873-6642 Serving the community of Halton Hills and surrounding areas since 1992 The Georgetown The following few tips, if followed correctly, will prolong the benefits and enjoyment of better hearing: • Do not get the hearing aid wet • Do not leave the instrument where it is too hot or cold • Try not to drop the hearing aid • Do not spray cleaning solution or hair spray on the instrument • Keep the instrument and batteries out of the reach of small children and especially pets If any of the above problems do occur, please don't hesitate to call. . . . Lend MeYour Ears COUNSELLING THE NEW HEARING AID USER By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. Movers and Shakers Marketplace Movers and ShakersMovers and Shakers Your Best Choice For Bin Rentals 6 - 40 cu. yd, sizes available CARPET, HARDWOOD, RUGS & TILE The One Store For Your Perfect Floor 26 Guelph St., Downtown Georgetown www.carpetone.ca http://carpetonegeorgetown.goldbook.ca 905-877-9896 Floor and Home THREE EASY WAYSTO SHOP. WINDOWS & SIDING www.winside.ca 873-0841905 CHINMEYS Chimney Repairs/Rebuilds Tuckpointing Ken Lahey klahey@cogeco.ca 416-837-6866 Serving Georgetown for over 10 years KEN'S PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS CHIMNEYS Locally Owned & Operated Since 1982 ACTON 519.853.3332 GEORGETOWN 905.702.2339 info@wwminc.ca www.wwminc.ca BINS IDEAL FOR: • Renovations • Shingles • Dirt • House & Yard Clean-Up • Concrete • Asphalt • Driveway Friendly • Junk Removal DISPOSAL CONTAINER RENTALS FULL JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES waste disposal containers To advertise in this full colour directory delivered to every home in Halton Hills every Thursday, please call Kelli 905-234-1018 or email kkosonic@theifp.ca WINDOWS & DOORS ■ Rep l acemen t W indows ■ Bay & Bow Windows ■ S t o rm Doo r s ■ Pa t i o Doo r s ■ Sea l ed G l a s s Un i t s Serving Halton Hills Since 1991 905 7 03 -0606 With dementia on the rise, the Halton Hills Public Library has added cognitive care kits to its roster of offer- ings for local residents. The kits are designed to support the skills and abili- ties of individuals living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Each of the 14 unique kits contains an assortment of prepared games, puzzles, creative ac- tivities and books. "We are pleased to offer these amazing kits that oc- cupy the mind, encourage literacy and remove barri- ers to those in the communi- ty who are living with de- mentia and related illness- es," said community librari- an Brandi Gillett. "We encourage patrons to borrow these essential kits and use them daily as a means to stimulate and ex- ercise the minds of our loved ones in need." The kits were developed in conjunction with the Alz- heimer Society of Hamilton and Halton, for those who have a degree of cognitive impairment due to Alzheim- er's disease, dementia, Par- kinson's disease, Hunting- ton's disease and others. Caregivers or individuals with a cognitive disorder must attend an initial infor- mation session, where kit items are explained and demonstrated. After this session, local residents can borrow kits for three weeks without any additional re- quirements. Over 500,000 Canadians are now living with demen- tia, says the Alzheimer Soci- ety of Canada, and that number is expected to climb closer to a million within the next 12 years. Symptoms can include short-term memory loss, changes in behaviour, con- fusion, and difficulties with language. The condition may affect a person's ability to perform familiar and dai- ly tasks. While dementia is pro- gressive and will get worse, there are things that can be done to improve the quality of life for people living with the condition and help slow the progression of the dis- ease. For more information about the cognitive care kits, visit the Georgetown or Acton branches of the li- brary, or go to hhpl.on.ca and look under the Health and Wellness section. NEWS LIBRARY OFFERS KITS TO SUPPORT THOSE WITH DEMENTIA MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com The Halton Hills Public Library's cognitive care kits were developed in conjunction with the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton. HHPL photo