Although Azheimer’s disease affects 500,000 Canadians at the present time, the general population still knows relatively little about this progressive, degenerative illness. January, Alzheimer Awareness Month, is a perfect time to find out more about the way memory loss affects those touched by the disease and their families. Over the years many myths have evolved about Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, these myths have only added to the stigma attached to the illness and stand in the way of our ability to understand and help its victims. It is a commonly held belief that Alzheimer’s is hereditary, yet while there is a risk factor, only 7 percent of cases are associated with the genes causing the disease. Another myth is that Alzheimer’s only affects older people. Of course, there is a link with ageing, but not every senior develops this illness. Indeed, people have been diagnosed with the so-called “late onset” form of the disease in their forties and fifties. Contrary to what many people believe, memory loss does not automatically mean that you have Alzheimer’s. During the ageing process it is normal to forget things. It is only when this memory loss interferes with daily activi- ties and is coupled with difficulties in decision making and reasoning that it warrants medical attention. Some people also think that their lives would virtually be over if they were to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But many people with the disease live meaningful, active lives. Early diagnosis, medications, a suitable living envi- ronment, services, support, and special activities all contribute to improving the quality of life for the victims of Alzheimer’s disease. Myths are sometimes a long way from reality
NAPOLEON BUSINESS HOURS Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday 6:30 a.m. - Midnight Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday FREE DELIVERY 613 932-4604 / 613 932-4671 Livraison Gratuite Minimumorder/Commandeminimum$7.00 1 Montreal Road,Cornwall, ON
Chaquepersonne compte.
Médecins, infirmières, consultationsennutrition etsantémentale,programme d’éducationsur lediabète.
Servicessans frais, surrendez-vousseulement. APPELEZ-NOUS!
Cornwall 841, rueSydney 613 937-2683
Alexandria 280,boul. Industriel 613 525-5544
www.cscestrie.on.ca
Glen Stor Dun Lodge Celebrating 100 Years of Caring
1900 Montreal Road Cornwall, ON 613 933-3384 www.glenstordunlodge.com
Renaissance is pleased to announce that Blair Blanchard has moved on to the The/Le Journal and Barbara Crump now joined the Renaissance Project 2011-2012 team A partnership MTCU and Groupe Renaissance. We are proud supporters of the Alzeimers society!
K IMBERLY B LANCHARD Advisor Blanchard & Blanchard Financial Services 228 Laframboise Avenue, Cornwall ON K8H 3E7 Tel. : 613 932-1268 • Fax: 613 932-6338 www.sunlife.ca Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.
400 M ONTREAL R OAD , C ORNWALL ON K6H 1B7 T EL . 613 938-4992 • F AX : 613 938-1645 T OLL - FREE : 1 866 473-7945 E- MAIL : INJFO @ RAY - COTEAMSPORTS . CA
Julie Collin RMT • Relaxation • Deep tissue • Hot stone & Indie head massage
R OBERT (B OB ) B LANCHARD Associate Advisor to Kim Blanchard
228 Laframboise Avenue, Cornwall ON K8H 3E7 Tel. : 613 932-1268 • bob.blanchard@sunlife.com
Bilingual services Located at Summit Health & Fitness Club 613 932-6100 CALLTO BOOKTODAY! Treatyourself thisnewyear!
Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.
WHERE ALL THE GOOD TIMES ARE !
102 Pitt Street, Cornwall, Ont. K6J 3P4 613-861-2232
MILLER HUGHES SUPPORTS THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY
President, Mr. Arnold Fobert
www.millerhughesford.com
Made with FlippingBook Online document