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.1 i ) Lifeline Device Assists Sick and Disabled Region Looks at Ways Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 17, 1988 15 Museum to be Ready for CBC Filming if >• ' I 'f>. fe, E',%. " ÆM Sr'liSt . v.'.r r, ■ ■ 1 •• ' I Mrs. Margaret Wrixon is the program director of Lifeline. She spoke before the Bowmanville Lions Club about the personal emergency button that can be worn around the neck. The system has become vital to over 120,000 individuals across the continent who rely on it to keep them in contact with the Lifeline's 24,-hour emergency response service. On Mrs. Wrixon's left is Lions Club president president Iain Maciver. . by Gretchen Ballantyne One year ago "Rose" had to!accept the fact that she was no longer capable of living in her home alone. Like many other elderly, handicapped and disabled péople, she realized that she could not stay in the comfort of her own home without the constant fear of being unable to get help when she needed it. ;In a film presented to the Bowmanville Lions Club Monday night, Rose portrayed portrayed how Lifeline improved improved her quality of life and the lives of thousands like her. Lifeline is a personal emergency response system which links an individual to 24-hour emergency assist ance at the push of a button. It is not yet available in Bowmanville, although a Lifeline system is currently operating in Whitby. Margaret Wrixon, program program director for Lifeline System Inc., talked about this unique emergency response response system at a meeting of the Bowmanville Lions Club Monday night. The non-profit company has its roots in western Canada. Mrs. Wrixon was the guest speaker at the Lions' dinner meeting, February 8th. All too often people who need a little extra care are taken from their world of independence independence and put under supervised care. All they really need, said Mrs. Wrixon, Wrixon, is the sense of reassur- SALES TAX CHILD TAX You may be eligible for the Federal Sales Tax Credit this year. At H&R Block we'll find you the biggest Sales Tax Credit ] you're éntitléd to." If you're only filing for tax credits this year we'll prepare your return for a special low; price. There's no need to be confused over talk of changes in tax laws. The specialists at H&R Block always have the answers ] you need. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS SPECIAL When you claim only a Child Tax Credit, H&R Block will prepare your tax return for a special low price. Because we guarantee guarantee the accuracy of your tax return, you can be sure you'll get the biggest refund you're entitled to. There's no need to be confused confused over the talk of tax law changes. 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Employees achieving 25, 30,35 and 40 years of service will be presented with a certificate of service and sterling silver service pin. The regional management management committee, in a report released at the February 10th council meeting, stated that the presentation of a savings bond to' retired employees employees rather than to a 25' year service employee is considered to be more "meaningfull and approp riate". "Obviously a retired employee employee would appreciate the gift much more than someone who is still employed. employed. It is also felt that long service employees would appreciate a sterling silver service pin which they can proudly wear," said the report. Concerning the presentation presentation ceremony for retirees and long service employees, employees, the management committee committee recommended a new format. Poor attendance at past functions for the recognition recognition of regional staff has led the Administrative Committee Committee to recommend the inclusion of a dinner and dance as part of the ceremony. ceremony. Last year approximately approximately 50 per cent of the employees failed to attend the presentations. Although the recommendations recommendations made to council increase increase the cost to the Region Region by an estimated $10,000, the Administrative Committee Committee believes the "goodwill "goodwill and morale" created will far outweigh the cost. ance that they are not alone if they run into trouble. Lifeline provides that extra peace of mind, while allowing the individual to live in their own environment. environment. Mrs. Wrixon explained how the Lifeline System works. "Individuals participating participating in the Lifeline System wear a small personal help button on a chain around their neck or around their wrist. Whenever they need assistance they simply press the button to send a call for help" she said. Pushing the button activates activates a home unit, connected connected to the individual's phone. It will automatically dial the emergency response response centre. Once the centre receives the distress signal (the centre is manned manned 24-hours a day) the staff calls the individual's home. Failing to get an answer, the emergency staff will check the responder list, which consists of names given to the centre by the individual to be contacted in case of an emergency. The responder will then be notified to go to the home to* investigate. " "Our system has helped more than' 120,000 people throughout North America to live independently. We are really a people orientated, orientated, non-profit program. It takes volunteers and commitment, commitment, and provides security," security," Mrs. Wrixon told the Lions. During the question . period a Lions member asked Mrs. Wrixon how the Lifeline could help an individual individual who had suffered a serious injury and was unable unable to push the button. "Even if you cannot use the button the response centre will be called. The home unit includes a timer. Need High Public Profile You must reset the timer twice a day. If you fail to do this or due to an accident are unable to, the timer will run out and the centre will be called," the director answered. Lifeline users must be within 200 feet of the phone unit to enable it to pick up the signal. Memorial Hospital Bowmanville Bowmanville has received Board approval for installation installation of the emergency response response centre. However Mrs. Wrixon explained that the funds to purchase the equipment are usually the responsibility of a town's service clubs and public organizations. organizations. Beta Sigma Phi Holds First Meeting in '88 Leona Wolitski, president of Xi Zêta Tau, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Bowmanville, hosted the chapter's first meeting of 1988. She also conducted the business meeting. The chapter decided to continue to support the International International Endowment Funds which include the Hospital for Sick Children, s° r jude'^chndroiYs^Hospi- Heart Disease and Stroke tal, the B.C. Arthritis Society. Cathy Koenderman of the Social Committee reminded the members of the Needle- craft evening to be held at the home of Roz Yeo. A very interesting programme programme on "Self 1 was presented presented by Leona. She told us of the many transfers that had resulted with the com- any where she works. 1/e're happy that she is now a member of our chapter having transferred from Edmonton. Edmonton. For our second meeting, members met at the home of Elizabeth Bateman, Hampton. Hampton. Lynda Gibson, Ways and Means Chairman, reported reported a profit on our Christmas Christmas Centerpiece Project. Leona Wolinski announced announced there is a mini convention convention being held in Kingston, Kingston, Ontario, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Beta Sigma Phi in that city. It will be held Saturday, May 28, 1988 at the Ambassador Convention Centre. The Bowmanville Beta Sigma Phi Town Council meeting will be held on February 16 at Susan Cookson's home. Bonnie Enders, will respond respond to the kind invitation received from Iota Psi chapter chapter President, Dorothy Ryan to join them in the near future future for a social evening. "What's in a Name?' was the title Elizabeth Bateman chose for her program presentation. presentation. Personal names serve to distinquish us from one another. They are either given or inherited. She explained explained how given names, family names and nicknames nicknames can be simple. They can also cause serious problems problems and our attitudes towards towards a person may be an image attached to a name. Naming patterns also differ in time and countries of the world. Our next meeting will be held early in February at the home of Roz Yeo. mm m The Canadian Statesman Advertising Deadlines Display- Tues. 4:00 p.m. Classified- Mon. 4:30 p.m. A recent survey indicates that Canadians need to be more aware of their risk of heart disease and stroke. These diseases kill 80,000 people each year in Canada; Canada; that's more than all other diseases combined. But people feel that cancer is a greater threat to their lives than heart disease. In a survey of 1,005 Ontario Ontario residents, people were asked to rate their concern about a number of diseases. On a 10-point scale (with 10 the highest level of concern), cancer received received a rating of 8.5, with heart disease following at 8.2. People worried considerably considerably less about the next four -- diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease and Alzheimer's Alzheimer's disease -- rating them from 6.6 to 6.0. Although no group put heart disease and stroke in first place where it belongs, awareness of the real threat posed by these diseases increased increased with the age of the respondent. Those over the age of 50 were most concerned concerned about cardiovascular cardiovascular disease. French speaking speaking respondents were considerably considerably more aware ofthe real dangers of heart disease disease than English-speaking Canadians. Dr. Anthony F. Graham, President of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Ontario, said, "Advances in research research and education have led to a remarkable reduction reduction in the death rate from heart disease ana stroke. In the past 30 years, deaths from these diseases have dropped by 36 per cent. "Even so, heart disease and stroke are still the leading leading killers of Canadians. Each person has a 50/50 chance of falling victim to them. People should really be aware of that fact and know what they can do to reduce reduce their risk." The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario raises funds for research and education to reduce death and disability from heart attack and stroke. Dr. Graham said, "The drop in the death rate from heart attack attack and stroke is clear evidence that we can successfully successfully attack these dis eases. But there's so much more to be done before heart disease and stroke are no longer our leading cause of death and disability. disability. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario will be using the survey results to develop programs that will re-focus public attention. attention. Heart disease and stroke cause nearly 50 per cent of all deaths; stroke is the leading cause of adult disability. Research and education into cardiovascular health are the best investments that can be made in public health. February is Heart and Stroke Month across Canada. Canada. The master bedroom of the Bowmanville Museum is presently undergoing a facelift, courtesy of the "Friends of the Museum". Sharon Knapp (left) and Florence Griffin were two of the ladies pitching in to paint the room on Wednesday, Wednesday, February 10. The "Friends of the Museum" are also supplying drapes for the new room. Other work includes new wallpaper and a carpet. The room will be finished in plenty of time for use in the upcoming filming on a new CBC movie in May. VALMED HEALTH SERVICES INC NURSING & HOMEMAKING SERVICES CALL 24 HRS/DAY-7 DAYS/WEEK NURSES . COMPANIONS . HOMEMAKERS IN HOME OR INSTITUTIONS ADDITIONAL SERVICES BY REGISTERED STAFF: FOOTCARE 'r HOME VISITS INCLUDES CORNS . 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