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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-01-13, Page 5I;IP� Pzul's perspective qn_...sen drsrights • by Paul •Klopp, MPP Huron ' " document. ;> The Advocacy Commission will be Before Christmas the Ontario' A "living will" canoutline 'what established to give information and Legislature passed a package of kid of,ireatment a person does or assistance to .disabled or elderly. laws which 'is designed to. protect tides not want should he or she be people who are vulnerable Advo - the' rights of seniors: In Huron unable to communicate their wishes cates will help these individuals County the concept of a legally. in the future. It gives the person the exercise their rights and make their binding, living will was advocated right to make the decision about wishes known, by one of the Women's Institutes. health treatment and the right to The Advocacy Act provides a The advances in medical technology appoint someone to make those system of support. for vulnerable have presented us with an ethical decisions for them should they people, the Consent to Treatment. problem. Medicine can almost become incapable of doing so in the Act safeguards the right of every - prolong ,life indefinitely. The ques- future,one to make informed decisions tion is whether a person should It is important that people, about medical treatment, or have a have the right to make the decision especially elderly or disabled people family member or friend who has on their own, and the question what be aware of, their rights. In some been designated ,a substitute deci- happens if a person is unconscious. instances. the freedbm to make their sion maker give consent to medical The living will give a person the own decisions is denied or no one treatment if the patient is incapable right to. prepare a legally binding pays any attention to their wishes. of doing so. Tips to seniors for a' safe winter For many, winter is thought 'of fondly. It may conjure up memories of sleigh rides over fields of sparkl- ing snow, staking on a glittering outdoor ice rink on .a sunny after- noon or simply enjoying a walk on a crisp, . clear night to savour the fresh air and winter quiet. P For some people however, the enjoyment of winter may change. Slippery walkways and roads, haz- ardous driving conditions, hypothermia from the cold and social isolation can turn winter into a stressful time of year. I hope the following prevention tips will help 5 you to have a happier, healthier winter. 1) To help reduce the increased risk of falls .due to winter condi- tions, be sure to wear winter cloth- ing and boots that are both light weight and properly fitting. Be sure your vision and freedom of .move- ment are not hampered. ' 2) When you are out walking, take extra care at intersection& Bright clothing can make you more visible to drivers. 3) If you use a cane or a walker, a special spiked device.. is available to put at the base, in order to give a better "footing" and reduce slip - HOBBYISTS & CARPENTERS Brad MDL #NBOl0a30 1! 0 00 >S' to 1 v: Capacity • 13 l . Alr Compressor MDL #W1.50e07 • 4 Gal T Ont-P'ancalte 359;')°- Packs • Deals try se s50 Brad Nader, Air Compressor 77 25' Air Hose, 4000 Nails v MUREX & TOOLS CBgBRY SWEET DEALS ...AND NOTA LEMON IN THE BUNCH! '92 PLYMOUTH .DEDUCED VOYAGEUR SES9275 IcsV8, Art, 7 Pees Popular Equip STOCK x . 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Calling family and friends to. keep in touch may help stave off feelings of social isolation when. face-to- face, physical contact is not •poss- ible due to poor weather. I hope 1993 proves to, be a happy, healthy year for you! For more information contact: Mary J. Gingrich, Public Health Nurse, 797-2010. Letters should be signed . The Lucknow Sentinel welcomes readers views and opinions. • • All lechers must be signed and include the author's address and telephone number for verification purpos- • es. Lettersshould be topical and are routinely edited -for length, slyle and'clarity. -Brief letters which make a point have more impact and stand a better chance of„inclu- sion. . f Personal attacks consumer complaints and -potentially libelous letters will be refected. Lueknow Sentinel, Wednesday, January 13, 1993 -Page S. It's time - for anniia' (4 meetings CARM REPORT Bruce County OM'AF Annual meetings are a common occurrence at this time of ear. Producers should look at them an opportunity to participate in the direction of their organization, a sharing of ideas and a chance to learn more about what the local directors have spent the last year at. The Bruce County Cattlemen's Association will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, January 20, at the Paisley Community Centre starting with coffee at 10:00 a.m. Doug Gear, OCA President will be in attendance. Other items to be discussed include reports from the Bruce Community Pasture, Pasture Demonstration for IPM, Feeder Finance Clubs, Local Agricultural Employment Boards, Resolutions and voting delegates for the OCA Annual meeting, and election of local directors. •Anyone who has paid checkoff in 1992 is welcome to participate. Dinner tickets are available for $10 per' person and should be booked with one of : your directors or the OMAF office as soon as possible. Cow -Calf Annual Meeting The South. 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