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17 · Thursday, April 1, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com I keep hearing about `Home Automation" but I don't know what it means, can you explain ? Q: Exceptional footcare for all ages. Making Lives Better One Visit At A TimeTM J. Richard Werkman CHIROPODIST Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Inc. A: Absolutely! Home automation is a broad term for having your home Office: 905.257.3452 Website: www.nursenextdoor.com Greg Niblett Lori Paton RN, RRT Nurse Next Door's services range from a 3 hour a week concierge service to an onsite 24 hr per day Registered Nurse. J. Richard Werkman 1495 Cornwall Rd, Suite 33 north/west corner of Maple Grove Dr. and Cornwall Rd. Oakville electronics, lighting, thermostat, and alarm systems work together with one main control device. What this means is that you can set your lights to come on at dusk and go off at dawn without ever needing to reprogram them. It can turn off the lights automatically when no one is in the room. If your bedroom is cool at night you can use the remote beside your bed to change the temperature, instead of having to walk to the main floor to change it at the actual thermostat. It means one remote control to use your home theatre. A home automation system can also send you an email or text message to let you know the kids got home from school safely. An example of what these systems can do when they work together is that your alarm system has a fire notification. When this goes off, your thermostat will turn off the fans so that smoke is not sent around the house, your lights will turn on to make it easy to see the exits, and the porch lights will flash so that first responders can find your home. The possibilities are limitless! D.Ch., B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine Chiropodist 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca April is Parkinson's Awareness Month You or someone you know has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's. Healthy feet are happy feet! What is a chiropodist? Chiropodists and Podiatrists are designations that describe licensed foot care specialists and regulated health care providers trained in foot assessment, treatment and orthotic prescription. Chiropodists assess structural abnormalities in the foot that appear either at birth or as we age. We provide exceptional foot care for children, adults, seniors, diabetics, athletes, etc ... and treat everyday problems such as corns, calluses, thick/ingrown toenails, plantar warts, heel/arch and general foot pain, diabetic foot care, ulcers, wounds, skin infections of the foot, arthritic foot problems and sports injuries of the foot. Our new office features the latest medical equipment and technology in an eco-friendly environment that demonstrates our commitment to the health of your feet and the health of our planet. For a complete foot assessment call us at 905.845.4817 or visit www.werkman.ca Q. What comes next? A. The first step is to start thinking about a plan to get information and support to help make informed decisions about your future. Here are 5 steps to consider. Routine foot care is important to your health and well-being! Healthy feet are happy feet. We're dedicated to providing exceptional foot care for all ages and are ready to treat all of your concerns. 1. Get information from reputable sources Call the Parkinson information and Referral Centre at 800-565-3000 or visit www.parkinson.ca 2. Start talking about the diagnosis Stay connected with those close to you. 3. Create a resource file Use a binder, folder or file box. Keep it in a convenient location (e.g., near the phone) and fill it with pertinent information such as dates, locations and phone numbers for medical appointments. 4. Get the most from your doctor's visits Make full use of your time at medical appointments. Write down your questions beforehand. Ask the doctor to clarify what he/she is saying in simple terms. 5. 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Bleeding and bad breath due to this gum infection may be symptoms here too. Those deeper pockets cannot be cleaned with brushing and flossing and must be treated by the dentist. As the pockets get deeper the bone that anchors your teeth irreversibly melts away, teeth loosen and if left unchecked, eventual teeth are lost. Your medical health may also be compromised because of this bacterial infection spreding into your bloodstream. In addition to gum disease, deep, poor fitting or rough fillings and crowns can also irritate and inflame otherwise healthy gums causing bleeding. Remember, inflammation is the body's response to a problem. Better fitting restorations and altering the position of the gums as they relate to the dental restorations can resolve this problem. Regular dental checkups and cleanings allow us to monitor and treat these conditions early. Great things start with a smile! Visit my blog at OakdaleDental.ca A: Order your Bulk Bag early. 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