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21 | Wednesday, June 5, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Ask the Professionals The Maids Home Services Q: My kids are home for the summer. How can I get the kids involved in cleaning? Q: I am a 39 year old person who has realized alcohol and drugs are not the answers to my daily problems. How do I obtain drug and alcohol services in Halton? Q: I have started taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin supplements last week for my Osteoarthritis. How long does it typically take to see a benefit from these supplements? Are they an effective option for Osteoarthritis? There have been many studies conducted to examine the effects of Glucoasmine and Chondriotin over short periods of time. Most of these studies lasted only one to two months; however, they have indicated that patients experienced more pain reduction when taking Glucosamine and Chondriotin than patients receiving a placebo. You may need to take the supplements for four to six weeks before you start noticing any improvements. If there are no improvements to your symptoms by six weeks, it may be advisable to talk to your doctor about other options which may be effective for your Osteoarthritis. It is always important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use Glucosamine and Chondroitin to manage your Osteoarthritis. A: We encourage anyone of any age who has questions or concerns regarding drugs/alcohol or gambling to call, email or visit our website. We can offer education, consultation, or assessment and treatment services. For those struggling with their own substance use, ADAPT will provide a comprehensive assessment to explore the effects of alcohol and/or drugs on all areas of a person's life. This is used to determine the extent of any problems/issues and to identify strengths, challenges and goals. A personalized treatment plan is then developed based on the client's unique situation. We also offer counselling to family members and friends concerned about the effects of addiction. Our services are professional, confidential and accessible in your local community and free of charge. Help is just a phone call away! A: A: · Don't expect kids to use adult tools to clean, Free Delivery & 15% Senior Discount Leon Pharmacy Robert Nashat, Pharm.D, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) 340 Kerr Street, Oakville 905-845-2811 www.leonpharmacy.ca instead create supplies that are kid-friendly. Use an ice-cream pail for mopping chores or shorten an old mop handle or broom to make it kid-sized. · Cover kids' hands and arms with dad's old athletic socks then squirt the socks until lightly damp with a safe solution of vinegar and water. Send them off to dust around the house. · Make cleaning a game; give young kids grill tongs and challenge them to pick up toys and put them in a toy box or bin only using the utensils. Keep score and see who wins! 905-847-6547 x 0 | www.haltonadapt.org For more information, or to make an appointment, please call the ADAPT Intake Coordinator Established 2006 | 1200 Speers Road Unit 10 Oakville L6L 2X4 905.845.9923 | pat@maidshomeservices.com | www.themaids.com 905.257.3452 Lori Paton - RN, RRT www.nursenextdoor.com M.Sc.S., Au.D, Reg CASLPO Doctor of Audiology Annick Ménard 728 Burloak Drive Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist 905-632-1414 How Do I Recognize My Parents ' Needs? ·P Check the kitchen Take a look around the kitchen to see if mom or dad is eating Check for spoiled food in the Ensure properly. fridge. that they're eating and eating healthy! · Medication Check that medication is being on time and regularly. taken Know their medication schedules and call to see if they've taken what is required. If they seem to forget on a regular basis it might be time to find some help. · Happy Home Check their happiness. Ask mom or dad what they have been to. If they're consistently struggling to answer up those types of questions it could be a sign they are not feeling engaged. Call Nurse Next Door for a free in home nursing assessment to identify individual needs. Q: What are the best communication strategies for hearing impaired? Reduce background noise whenever possible. · Get the person's attention before speaking. · Come closer to the person. Avoid talking to the person from another room. · Face the person when speaking. Avoid looking down or turning your head in another direction. · Avoid chewing, eating, or covering your mouth while speaking. · Make sure your face is always well lit, without any back-light. · Use facial expression, gestures, and body movements to reinforce your spoken message visually. · Don't shout, it's embarrassing, can cause discomfort and distort speech. · Speak clearly, naturally, and a little slower than usual. · Form short and simple sentences. · Regularly confirm the subject matter of the conversation. · Indicate a change of topic so the person can more easily understand or follow what you are saying. In conclusion, when in doubt, ask the person how you can help facilitate communication; each individual knows their needs best. Q: I have ingrown toenails. What is the cause of this and can A: Ingrown toenails are nails that pierce the skin as they grow out. They make the surrounding skin red, painful to pressure and can lead to infection. There are multiple causes of ingrown toenails. The most common cause is a high curvature of the nail resulting in increased pressure against the skin at the edge of the nail. Fleshy toes are also predisposed to getting ingrown toenails as the flesh pushes against the skin eventually allowing the nail to pierce through. Very frequently, though, ingrown toenails are the result of improper nail cutting technique. General prevention advice for ingrown toenails is to cut your nails straight across, being careful not to cut up into the sides of the nail. Treatment of ingrown toenails can vary from ongoing care to permanent solutions where the curved nail is corrected, thereby reducing pressure at the edge of the nail. Talk to me about the various treatment solutions available to you, as well as nail cutting advice specific for your foot type. Call to schedule your appointment today at 905-632-1414. it be prevented? A: · Our talent is caring. www.nursenextdoor.com 289.837.1137 2387 Trafalgar Road, Oakville www.pureaudiology.ca