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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-10-29, Page 1010 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Tara Ostner, MAI Agency Vanastra Recreation Centre says thank you On Oct. 24, the Vanastra Recreation Centre held a special event to acknowledge the Trillium Ontario Foundation, Hydro One and CH2M Hill. The Trillium Ontario Foundation provided the centre with funds for its building renovations and Hydro One and CH2M Hill provided it with funds for its new playground. Pictured here (from left to right) are Brad Knight, Huron East CAO/Clerk- Administrator; Huron East Coun. Les Falconer, chair of the Vanastra Recreation Centre Committee; Glen Mclachlan, member of the Vanastra Recreation Centre Committee; Bernie MacLellan, mayor of Huron East; Lisa Thompson, MPP Huron -Bruce; Lissa Berard, Vanastra Recreation Centre manager and Huron East Coun. Bob Fisher. HPHA welcomes new internal medicine specialist A warm welcome is extended to the newest mem- ber of HPHA's Medical Staff, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Yadwinder Dhillon. Dr. Dhillon completed his medical school training at Tver State Medical Academy in Russia followed by a four year Internal Every Set of Lost Keys Has a Story "We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, including our expensive -to -replace smart key for the car. Our War Amps key tag did its job when our keys were returned to us last week by courier, much to our relief." — War Amps supporter The Key Tag Service — it's free and it works. Nearly 14,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year. rimmortagrOMITT 1iThe War Amps 1 800 250-3030 I waramps.ca ri lir You The War Amps does not receive government grants. Charitable Registration No.:13196 9628 RR0001 Tube Wtipie us ued re strews rixole 410 15 14 44, n the. prime ce EYE19. HSSP = '—‘3C-211.,./ LEI anne meow., na Medicine residency program in Morristown, New Jersey. Yadwinder (Yad) joined the HPHA's Internal Medicine group in early September. A desire to be closer to his family prompted Yad's return to Southwestern Ontario following his resi- dency training. The excep- tional group of physicians and staff along with the excellent facilities are citied as the main reasons he made the HPHA his top pick. "We are pleased that Dr. Dhillon chose to join us at the Alliance," says HPHA Chief of Staff Dr. Laurel Moore. "He is a welcome addition to our excellent team of Internists and will support our patients and communities with improved access to care. It has been a pleasure getting to know Yad in these early days and we know he will enjoy exploring all that Huron Perth has to offer." - HIELPASAIME SM ILESITHIS CHRISM:4V - Deng ite naombi fieweabeir. we wOr (.1 '7:'DONAfrE $5 'got iren evely picking* hp We Ham CNN}, 24.13,3u VE PER ERSIDM r_WkAbooluiodavf 0'9517-0967 New MCI study in need of local participants Whitney South Huron Expositor A local research team is currently in search for local residents suffering from mild cognitive impairment to aid in a new study. Headed by primary researcher Dr. Craig Hudson, the study will test the effect of a natural medicinal herb on cognition for those who already suffer from cognitive impairment. Hudson is already known locally through his company, Biosential Inc., which he founded in 1999 with his wife Susan. Already produc- ing the sleep -aid ZenBev, Biosensial's aim was to develop products comprised of natural ingredients that mimic the effect of pharma- ceuticals but maintain the look, feel and biological integrity of food products. Researchers Kearin Devlin and Alexander Cardno explain the study's goals. "We want to reach out to the community and get them to talk to their doctor about mild cognitive impairment, in order to see if they qualify for the study," said Devlin, adding even if someone hasn't been diagnosed, there are certain indicators folks can look out for. "Some may have trouble with day to day memory or they're forgetful and have difficulty with los- ing their train of thought. It's a hard diagnosis to make so it's important to talk to a healthcare provider" According to the Alzhei- mer's Association, mild cog- nitive impairment (MCI) causes a slight but noticea- ble and measurable decline in cognitive abilities, includ- ing memory and thinking skills. A person with MCI is at an increased risk of devel- oping Alzheimer's or another dementia. Long-term studies suggest that 10 to 20 per cent of those aged 65 and older may have MCI, which shows an increased risk of eventually developing Alzheimer's or another type of dementia. "It's more of a chronic ill- ness that will manifest as you age," said Cardno. "It's tricky to catch, which is why going into a physician is a good idea for these types of things. A lot of times people only catch these things when they can no longer do their laun- dry, or there's a caregiver in the home that may notice you're not yourself. We think we have something that can help people who are just entering the Alzheimer's, dementia range. This study is a pilot to try and determine if it does in fact work." The recruitment phase is currently underway, and the team says they hope local seniors will take advantage of the study, especially with living in a rural area. "This type of research is important in a rural setting because not a lot of it hap- pens in rural areas," explained Cardno. "So sometimes the health risks people have in rural areas aren't addressed the same way it is in urban areas, especially in a mental health setting, as people live longer and these types of condi- tions are becoming to commonplace." The team went on to explain the study isn't just about research. "It's about promoting awareness too," said Cardno, adding how impor- tant it is for people to know what options they have as they head into their senior years and what they should be looking out for. "The most important thing is to be proactive about your health so when you see something going wrong, it's best to seek help as soon as you can. It might be noth- ing, but at least you'll know and take the precautions you need to talk to move forward." For more information, those interested can contact Biosential at 519-527-1987. 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