HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-11-22, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007. PAGE 23. By Brenda RadfordThe Alzheimer Society of HuronCounty held Dementia 2007 at theBetty Cardno Centre in Clinton onTuesday, Nov. 13. This yearly presentation by thesociety is an informative gathering
for healthcare workers, caregivers
and anyone looking for knowledge
to prepare for the future. Their motto
is Help for Today, Hope for
Tomorrow. Each of the speakers that
evening addressed one half of this
motto.
Dr. Michael Borrie, MB ChB,
FRCPC, is a geriatrician and
professor in the Department of
Medicine at the University of
Western Ontario. Presently he is
chair of the Division of Geriatric
Medicine, Department of Medicine,UWO; program director for thesouthwestern Ontario RegionalGeriatric Program and medicaldirector for the Aging Brain andMemory Clinic. His researchinterests include predictors of
conversion from mild cognitive
impairment to Alzheimer’s disease.
His presentation included updates
on clinical trials both in Canada and
world wide. He noted that initially
some research shows great promise
for AD treatment, but clinical trials
may not bring the results hoped for.
Each new drug must have two phase
111 studies with positive results to
be recommended for use.
Immunotherapy is currently being
studied and tested. AD is the result
of the buildup of amyloid plaques inthe brain. It is hoped thatimmunotherapy will pull theseplaques from the brain into thespleen for breakup. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for60 per cent of dementia cases. With
an aging population, it is estimated
that one day one in three persons
over the age of 85 will suffer from
some form of dementia. Other
treatments are being explored that
would slow the rate of decline from
mild cognitive impairment to severe
dementia.
Using three case studies, Dr.
Borrie pointed out dementia risk
factors. Age and family history are
risk factors beyond control.
However, one does have control over
most vascular risk factors, which areinfluenced by lifestyle choices.These vascular risk factors are highblood pressure, diabetes, smoking,obesity, high cholesterol and atrialfibrillation. Proper nutrition andexercise can play a role in
controlling risk factors.
Finding Voice Through Art was
explained by D.J. Eggert, registered
art therapist and MA in counselling
psychology. Eggert is in private
counselling practice with offices in
Seaforth and Stratford. She has
organized art therapy workshops for
community services throughout
Huron County.
It is her belief that communication
through art is not about talent but
about expression. Art is a language
unto itself, helping one say thethings we don’t have the words for.For Eggert, art is a way to defusefear, to prevent acting out and allowsfor emotional interaction. It can helpdementia patients preserve theirdignity through self expression. Art
exercises allow them to resolve past
concerns, find calmness while
stimulating their brain.
Eggert had those present
participate in three drawing
exercises. The talk and laughter
around the room and the sharing that
went on was proof of her belief in
the basic human need to be creative.
Better Business is on the horizon
for Huron County.
The Better Business seminar series
continues on Nov. 22 in Clinton with
a presentation on succession
planning, featuring two keynote
speakers who have experience with
the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
The first speaker will be Peter
Coughler, the succession planning
and business agreements program
lead with OMAFRA.
Coughler obtained a diploma in
agriculture from Kemptville
College, a bachelor of science in
agriculture majoring in agricultural
economics from Macdonald
Campus-McGill University and a
masters of science in agricultural
economics and business from the
University of Guelph.
Coughler has his professional
agrologist designation and is also a
member of the Ontario Institute of
agrologists. He recently took courses
in family business and project
management.
Coughler has worked in research
and education at Macdonald
campus-McGill University
managing a unit within the Manitoba
government and operates a
consulting business and a dairy
farm.
The second speaker is Rob
Gamble, the provincial specialist in
finance and business structures for
OMAFRA. Gamble joined
OMAFRA in 1986, and has worked
in the production department as well
as the business management
department.
Gamble was raised on a dairy farm
in the Ottawa Valley and has met
with hundreds of families over the
years on issues such as taxes,
succession and building. Gamble
often contributes to the farm
business media, he is the author of
several OMAFRA publications on
business topics and he is currently
the co-ordinator of OMAFRA’s farm
tax and business seminars for
professional advisors.
Gamble holds a diploma and a
degree in agriculture from the
University of Guelph and a masters
degree in taxation from the
University of Waterloo.
The seminar will take place from 7
p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the OMAFRA
office in Clinton on 100 Don St.
Pre-registration for the seminar is
required. Call (519) 527-0305 or e-mail
infohbc@smallbusinesshuron.ca.
There is also still time to get your
$25 fall pass for further seminars.
These can be purchased from the
business centre in Seaforth or at the
registration table on the night of the
seminar.
Better Business on horizon for Huron
Alzheimer Society hosts Dementia 2007
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