www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, August 5, 2010 · 16 Making Lives Better One Visit At A TimeTM Dr. Rosenblat D.D.S. Hopedale Shopping Centre 1515 Rebecca Street Suite 220, 2nd Floor Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Inc. Office: 905.257.3452 Website: www.nursenextdoor.com 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. 905-827-0301 OakdaleDental.ca Q: Q: What is respite and convalescent How long after my filling do I have to wait until I can eat? This is a question I hear every day The white fillings that you get today are composite resins (very hard and wear resistant "plastic/ceramic" mixtures). You may notise that when these fillings are made in your mouth, we use a special light to cure (set) the composite. This makes the fillings as hard as they are going to be, right away. When the old silver amalgam fillings are placed (not often these days), they are soft for at least one hour. So, we use to have to tell patients to wait one hur before chewing as the fillings were soft and would fracture if used too soon. This does not happen with today's composite resinsyou can chew immediately. The real question is, do you want to? While the fillings are ready to go, you are most probably still anaesthetized (ie frozen) and may not be able to feel your lips and tongue. Eating while you are frozen can cause injury or burns if you like hot coffee. So a word of advice, if your dental appointment is at lunchtime, maybe a light meal before will keep you from having to worry about when you can eat. Q: As a family caregiver, how should I prepare for providing end of life care at home? A: As a family caregiver, you may be required to help with bathing, toile ng, li ing, and turning a person in bed. The physical work and emo onal drain of providing care can be ring, par cularly if you are living with your own health concerns. Plan ahead to have friends and other family members ready to help or to give you a break when you need it. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance from health care providers, friends, family and perhaps your faith community and place of work. Pallia ve care is most e ec ve when there is a team approach. care in a retirement residence? A: Respite/Convalescent care offers Seniors temporary stays, either to recover from surgery or wait for their caregiver to resume care. Seniors receive private furnished suites with en-suite bathrooms, equipped with television, telephone, and a call bell for emergencies. Nutritious meals, medication management and care provided by registered professionals is also available. To learn more about your options, visit reveraliving.com or take a private tour at one of Revera's three retirement residences in Oakville. A: Churchill Place The Kensington Trafalgar Lodge reveraliving.com Revera: Canadian owned since 1961 with over 200 locations. 905-338-3311 905-844-4000 905-842-8408 Great things start with a smile! Dr. Steven Rosenblat Visit my blog at OakvilleFamilyDentistry.com If you would like more informa on regarding Pallia ve Care op ons please call Nurse Next Door or visit www.ontariopallia vecare.org Making Lives Better One Visit At A TimeTM 04465 Find a place to call home. Q A Susan Leung Certified Teacher/Director 1-800-338-2283 www.educate.com Why do so many children struggle with word problems in math? Word problems take math concepts, such as arithmetic, geometry and algebra, and relate them back to the real world. But somehow, in the conversion from numbers and symbols to the written word, even students adept at math can become confused and discouraged. In fact, children often find it easier to solve a problem that explicitly asks them to multiply two numbers rather than tackle a word problem that requires the same mathematical skills. In addition to knowledge of core math concepts, word problems also require strong reading comprehension skills. A child's ability to understand the language in word problems influences his or her ability to solve them. Sometimes, a child who appears to have difficulty with math, actually struggles with language. At Sylvan Learning Centre in Oakville, we identify the skill gaps and create individualized programs to help children become stronger problem solvers. Call Sylvan today to book a full academic assessment (language/math) for your child. Susan Leung is a Certified Teacher and a Director of a Sylvan Centre in the West GTA and can be reached at 905 469 6353 or through www.Sylvan2Learn.com To advertise in this section call 905-845-3824 Comprehensive Listings · Neighbourhood Demographics Open Houses · Agent Profiles Home Buyers' Tool Kit · And More! If you have any questions these professionals can answer, please write to: "Ask the Professionals" c/o The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Road, Oakville L6K 3S4 or fax to: 905-337-5568