Huron Expositor, 2005-03-02, Page 66 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, March 2, 2005
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Be our guest for a tour
and complimentary lunch
at Seaforth Manor.
Mark your calendar...
Diner's Club March 8th at 5pm
Music by Wally DeWolf at 6:30pni
Euchre Party Marcia 22 at 1:30pm
.fin. more information call
Charlene I•oxton, Retirement Home Director
or Cathie ,Schalk, .t(/miniclrnlnr
at 527-00.01
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Pharmacy technician Carol Hey collects some old medications from Ed Taylor, of Seaforth, at Keating's Pharmacy. The Huron
County Health Unit recommends disposing of outdated, expired and medication that is no longer required.
What's in your medicine cabinet?
Huron County Health Unit encourages the safe use and disposal of medicines
The Huron County Health
Unit and health units from
across Southwestern Ontario
are joining forces for the
month of March to
encourage the safe use of
and disposal of medicines.
The campaign also
coincides nicely with
Pharmacists' Awareness
Week- A Healthy
Partnership: You and Your
Pharmacist.
Misuse of medication
affects everyone. It is
responsible for almost all
cases of poisoning that
require hospitalization for
children less than 10 years
of age.
Misuse of medication is
also the cause of 25 per cent
of hospital admissions for
seniors, and 23 per cent of
all nursing home
admissions.
You may have taken
prescription and non-
prescription medications to
treat a variety of ailments;
however. those same
medications may cause
injury. or even death if taken
incorrectly.
Grandchildren and other
children visiting your home
may be particularly
vulnerable because of their
curiosity. Follow these
steps to ensure the safe use
and disposal of medications.
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1. Medicines that are
outdated, expired and no
longer required, either
prescription or non-
prescription,
should be
returned to
y o u r
pharmacist
for proper
disposal.
2. Medicines
a r e
hazardous
waste —
don't throw
them out in
the garbage
and don't
flush them
in the toilet.
3. Medicines
can lead to
i n j u r y.
Protect your
household
by keeping
medicines in a locked
cupboard, safe from
children.
"It's important for
everyone to take a good look
at the medicines we keep in
our homes," says Erica
Arnett, Public Health
Promoter with the Huron
County Health Unit.
"Parents, caregivers and
grandparents must take
proactive steps to increase
the safety of their homes.
Arnett explains that it is
as simple as checking all the
places that medicines are
stored and clearing out those
that are
outdated and
no longer
needed.
Keeping,
taking, or
sharing old
medicines can
lead to serious
injury.
Disposing
o f
medications
safely ensures
that they do
not harm your
family or the
environment.
For the
Month of
March, you
a r e
Quoted
`It's important
for everyone to
take a good look
at the medicines
we keep in our
homes. Parents,
caregivers and
grandparents
must take
proactive steps
to increase the
safety of their
homes,'—
Public Health Promoter
Erica Arnett
encouraged to
take the following steps to
participate in "Medicine
Clean Out":
Step 1 - Clean out the
expired and outdated
medicines in your home.
This includes prescription.
over-the-counter, and herbal
medications and vitamins.
Step 2 - Place medicines
in a bag, or use a special
Medicine Clean Out bag
available from the Health
Unit.
Step 3 - Bring the bag to
your local pharmacy for safe
and free disposal.
Step 4 - Medicine
remaining in your home
should be kept in a cool, dry
location that is locked for
children's safety.
Did you know?
Behind the bathroom
mirror or in the sink's vanity
is not a safe storage
location. Children can
easily find the medicines.
In addition, the moisture
from a hot shower or sink
will affect potency long
before the labelled
expiration date.
An ideal storage spot for
prescription. non-
prescription, herbal products
and vitamins is in a cool,
dry location that is locked
for children's safety.
For more information on
medication safety. speak
with your local pharmacist.
To receive a medication
record guide or receive a
medicine clean out bag, call
the Huron County Health
Unit at 482-3416.
If calling long distance,
dial 1-877-837-6143.
For more information
please contact:
Erica Arnett
Public Health Promoter
Huron County Health Unit
519-482-3416
Seaforth Dining Out celebrates
Valentine's Dav with meal
Belated Valentine's Day
was celebrated at the
Seaforth Dining Out
Program held at the
Seaforth Arena on Feb. 17
at noon.
In preparation for lunch,
tables were 'tastefully
adorned with red
tablecloths with red and
white flowers and red
napkins. Served for lunch
was tender roast beef,
mashed potatoes,
vegetables, homemade
coleslaw and orange
whipped surprise was
savoured for dessert.
Seaforth Dining Ont
The Sparta Old Tyme
band played lovely music
before and after lunch.
Many took part in waltzing
to the music.
Door prizes were
provided by Town and
Country Support Services.
Seaforth Manor Retirement
Home and Maplewood
Manor. Winners were June
Marlene. Elgin Schade,
Marion Smith, Pat O'Reilly,
Zelda Bannerman, Bill
Feeney and Shirley Stewart.
Share the wealth winners
were Marion Smith. Joan
McCallum. Velma
Preszcator, Marjorie Rock,
Hazel McNaughton, Mary
McCall, Angeline Swart
and Margaret Beuermann.
Our next Seaforth and
Area Dining Out program
will be Thursday. March 17
at noon featuring pork
chops and celebrating St.
Patrick's Day. Cost is $8.
Come out and join us.
Please R.S.V.P. to Kara -Lee
at 482-9264 by the Monday
prior.