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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-11-29, Page 32HURON! #TOR, NOVEMBER•. 2a, 10 Accidents elalnt the, lives: • of alntoirt 3,000 people over +the ?; of ftS, each year its: Canada. Two thousand of these deaths .occurr in and; around the home and nearly half of :those are the resttits; Of falls, "These are tragic statistics. . which should be and can be. reduced with, only a little ieifert in, understat ing, the .spe-cial problems: of the aging," says Hancl Waite Willer, Family Safety Man- ager for the Ontario Safety. League. "We have ta, realize the major changes, which, take place in the ,physical capabilities of the elderly and: A Christmas calendars• ,ical a o, . n _ ,i..n. The' Christmas season is the time for family fun and sharing. And, with so much warmth and: good feeling in the air, don't confine family activities to. just. Christmas Day itself, Instead, get everyone—froth tots .to grandparents— involved in pprereparing the house for a col- orfitl holiday - Starting early in December,. set aside a few hours each eve- ning for the family to work to - Ether on decorations. wrapping, presents or making gifts for friends and relatives. • Here's a calendar of pre - Christmas events that involve the whole family: First wearer December Time, to address holiday greeting cards. (Remember, dis- tant friends and relatives appreciate a short note.) Deck your home with Yule - try to, compensate ter theca Whenever we can," "Perception :declines. Many older people just .d;4"t seeand hear as well as we might think. Their judge- ment is slower and often the `sheer physical ability to react with the speed required in an emergency is' usually de - a .so n.ow tide spirit. Let the children gather pine cones, then spray paint then silver, gold or white. Tie the cones to the ends of red satin ribbons (use different lengths) and secure the .ribbons. together with a big bow. Tack to. the front door for a, welcome holiday look. Pile extra pine cones in a pretty glass bowl on+the hall table. Or, tie several pine boughs to- gather, cover with artificial spray snow or spray glue and. sprinkle on glitter --cover the knot with a big red bow. For safe and effective use of aerosol products. read the ;labels and follow directions. Second week of December All' join in a tree .trinimi.ng workshop. Make your orna- ments together --it's less expen- sive and you'll treasure those memories for years to come. YOU'LL TREASURE family -Made Christmas dee•orationi, and tree trimmings: String cranberriesand pop- corn into red and white chains for the tree. Accent the chains with tiny bows of green or silver ribbon. Construction paper is an ideal inexpensive medium for tree decorations. Cut out angels, reindeer, candy canes or stars-- thencoat them with a light spray adhesive and sprinkle with multicolored glitter or snowy cotton halls. Punch a hole in the top of each, then add bright cpl- ored,yarn fora hanger. And even the youngest mem- bers of the family will love mak- ing paper chains. . Third week of December- This is the week to "do" the windows. irt holiday style. Let the kids spray the panes with snow through, a paper stencil snowflake: Then, hang the snowflakes cut out ofpaper. Wrap those special gifts in different, creative ways. For a personalized touch, spray paint (through a stencil) a name right on the wrapping --it's better and brighter than a name tag. Or, spray paint the box itself and wrap with a big ribbon, streamer •or garland. Up goes the tree and every- body ran join in the trimming. Use a waterproofer.,or fabric guard to coat the tree skirt and protect rugs or floors. And, if yours is an artificial tree, an aerosol room freshener in' a.'pine ,scent will bring the smell of Christmas that every- one loves, It's always nice to finish each family project with a festive snack—cookies, brownies'and, of course, hot chocolate with a delicious squirt of whipped cream. creased. We, mut• make every effort; te. .reetpave any tential accident. sttttatiQn 'o a t. he . nv m the e n .. : t t:� .. is m. l.n A` elderly-" Because ;persons age dif- ferently, .safety precautions:: shOttld be made according to the individual's particular. Inftrtnities.'ikioweyer, certain, things can be done in every borne to aid the safety of the elderly in geni=tal.' ,Because of poor eyesight and: difficulty in regaining lost 'balance, alder persons are apt to trip and fall Make sure to light stairways well and try to install lights to cast a beam at floor, level;. Remove s,llpptng And trip- ping hazards such as toys and throw rugs from traffic areas of your home. Also, wipe op spilled liquids and grease immediately. During winter weather MAO Ore that entrances la: the home are free of anew and ice, door Mats are slip -proof and over- shoes are ;nit .piled around the .doorway.. Older persons• •often have. weakened muscles and stif- fened jo nIs which decrease physciai strength, stantina,,. and co-ordination. Poor circulation contributestQ• dizziness and nutubness 'tri their feet and legs. Install handrails on stairways, grab bars at the tub, shower and toilet, and walking rails in 'king hallways. Protide easily accessible storage for p`=r- senal items and household articles to eliminate the peed for sliming and pending:, Encourage the wearing of well fitting shoes rather than loose fitting slipper$ during the day and keep the laces Ise caution with hristmas lights Re careful v.hcn using Christmas lights. They are one Of the leading causes of home fires during the holiday season. When using outdoor wtreS, be sure they are both waterproof and UT, (Underwriters Labora- tories) approved: This will ensure that the wires are properly' grounded and .are resistent to changes in weather. Indoor wires may be a lighter gauge than outdoor wires. Again, be sure they are UL ap- proved. if you find leftover indoor wires, do not use them for out- door purposes. They are not wa- terproof and could lead to afire, in both cases. do not overload • ':.electrical ,sockets iti.ith inputs; This can cause wires to overheat and melt their wrappers. It can also lead to an inside wall fire if the socket is of a lesser maxi- mum voltage capacity. Lights ;add beauty and create a warm attntisphere during the holiday seasonn. Use them wisely, Homemade Xmas There's no place like home supplies can result in an unlim- for;.the holidays, especially iced array of unique Christmas when .the home reflects the cre- adornments, ativc•interests of those who re- side within. - Hand -made Christmas deco- rations add a warm, persostal. touch to the seasonal atmo- sphere of Christmas. From tree ornaments to ta- ble arrangements, a little time, imagination and a ttininSum of 1 tied, Make sure thatclOthing :does not become a tripping hazard (trailing robe ties, sagging socks, etc.). Adjust the height of the bed, chairs and, couches, frequently used by .older persons so that they On sit low enough to place feet flat on the floor and; yet high enough so that they don't have to "Pry themselves ,up"'' in order to stand, Hyppthertnta, Or severe loss,of body heat, iS a major problem during, winter months, particularly to the very olti and the very young. Adequate heating isessen- tial, but it must also be safe, If portablee heatersare used they should, where possible be fixed to the wall al' ay from bed or bath. Discrarage the warming of clothing; immediately .over .a fire or heater. Remember that some form of ventilation is essen- tial and elderly" persons should be persuaded not to try to preserve heat by , completely blocking up win- dows and doors' The Ontario Safety League offers a final tip to elderly vcrsons; If you must go out ctuttng :,inclement weather,: pay attention to the weather forecast and, in particular, to the wind cbitl; factor and; dress accordingly. Wear rubber soled footwear and -avoid over eatertion (snow shovelling, carrying, tee much). DRYSDALE MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD SALES WITH SERVICE rhe P; . e Tc 8 Apr.'"e7t t es NEW AND USED iensoll 262-2728 Closed Mondays H & N. DAIRY SYSTEMS LTD! Service 8.. installation of. ppe i lirnes & � milking parlours R.R.4 WALTON 887-6063 SALM CONSTRUCT .0 N Farm,. 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