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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 4, 2008 - 21 LHIN prepared to hear from seniors The Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN) is launching the next phase of community engagement activities. This will inform the LHIN's Integrated Health Service Plan's priority of enhancing seniors' health, wellness and quality of life, as well as the local Aging at Home Strategy, which is part of the Ontario government's broader strategy to reduce wait times in emergency rooms. The initial community consultation will be held on Wednesday, July 9, from 1-3 p.m. at the Mississauga Central Library. Seniors, their families and informal caregivers are invited to attend this two-hour event to learn more about the Mississauga Halton LHIN's local strategy to increase programs and services for seniors, and to provide input on what community supports and services could help seniors to live healthy and independent lives in their homes. "We're very excited about hearing seniors' ideas on what it would take for them to live independently and safely in their homes. We know that we have a solid base of services for seniors in our area, however we want to hear from seniors themselves to know what's working well, what could be improved and what's needed," said LHIN CEO Bill McLeod. The Mississauga Halton LHIN is one of 14 LHINs established by the Ontario provincial government. It is responsible for the local planning, co-ordination and funding of health service providers, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, community support services, mental health and addiction services, community care access centres and community health centres. The Aging at Home Strategy is part of the Ontario government's broader strategy to reduce wait times in emergency rooms. Offering better community supports to seniors allows them to stay in their homes longer and reduces the pressures on Ontario's ERs. As a part of the strategy, the Mississauga Halton LHIN has been allocated $60 million over three years, and will be making strategic investments totalling $7.7 million this year in seven key areas including: · enhancing supports for seniors and their families affected by mental illness · increasing supports for daily living (housing options for seniors) · increasing seniors' adult day programs · enhancing palliative (end of life) services · creating alternatives for hospitalized patients who no longer require acute care · enhancing support for residents of long-term care homes, · expanding health promotion and wellness initiatives The Mississauga Halton LHIN will focus its community engagement activities not only on those seniors who are already healthy and active in their communities, but reach out to those older adults who are socially or geographically isolated, seniors who are frail or have complex medical needs, and those who are vulnerable due to social isolation, inadequate income or mental illness. Community focus groups will be held in a variety of locations over the next two months with diverse seniors' groups. Details regarding the community engagement process and opportunities to get involved will be available on the LHIN's site at www.mississaugahaltonlhin.on.ca. To participate in the July 9 event, register online at http://www.mississaugahaltonl- BUYS SAVE $135 $ SAVE 60 % $ 16412 SAVE 75% 11 87 HALF PRICE $ $ 3 97 11 49 BERTIN STABLES NOW BOOKING Summer Camps · Saturday at Farm 10am-3pm $40 (Children 5-12 yrs.) · Weekday Lessons 4/$107 or $35/Lesson SAVE 40 % $ 97 SAVE $20 $ 59 69 99 Sale prices in effect Saturday, July 5 to Friday July 11, 2008. While quantities last. (905) 827-4678 www.bertinstables.com DUNDAS & TRAFALGAR ROAD 400 Dundas St. East · 257-TIRE STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm OAKTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA 550 Kerr Street · 844-0202 STORE HOURS: Mon. -Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm Drop Off Your Donation for the Oakville Little League along with this ballot DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE at either Oakville Canadian Tire Location for your chance to win t the Oak r Little Le Fantastic Backyard Giveaway Prize Package* 349 905-842-8209 ea. $ Valued at over $3,500 LIMITED TIME OFFER