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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-03-23, Page 44 News Record • Wednesday, March 23, 2016 www.clintonnewsrecord.com NewsCl Record PUBLISHED WEEKLY — EST. 1860 53 Albert St. P.O. 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Canada z0 y�kL � Member of the Canadian Community C1 Newspaper Association and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association April brings Parkinson's Awareness Month Special to Clinton News Record As we glance outside and see the beautiful tulips pushing their way up through the ground, we are reminded that April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. The Parkinson's tulip has been adopted internationally as the floral symbol of Parkinson's around the world. The story is both interesting and inspiring. The story of the Parkinson tulip began in 1980 in the Netherlands when J.W.S. Van der Wereld, a Dutch horticulturalist who had Parkinson's, gave the name "DE James Parkinson" to the red and white tulip he had developed. In 1981 he registered his prize cultivar, the 'Dr James Parkinson' bulb. The name was chosen to honor Dr. James Parkinson, the English doc- tor who described the condition in his 1817 "Essay on The Shaking Palsy" and to honour the International Year of the Disabled. On April 11, 2005, the Red Tulip was launched as the Worldwide Symbol of Parkinson's Disease at the 9th World Parkinson's Disease Day Conference in Luxembourg. This day was signifi- cant because it also marks Dr. James Parkinson's birthday. Parkinson's is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder that affects nearly 100,000 Canadians. Cells in the brain which produce a chemical called dopamine become damaged and result in difficulty with smooth, coordinated muscle movements throughout the body. Common symptoms of Parkinson's include tremors, rigidity, slowness of move- ment and impaired balance and sta- bility. Approximately 50 percent of people with Parkinson's will experi- ence depression and changes in sleep disorders. Additionally, challenges with cognition & communication, speech and swallowing are also evi- dent in many people living with Parkinson's. While the average age of onset is between 50 and 60 years of age, it is not unusual to see people under 40 being diagnosed with young -onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD). With the aging of the baby boomers, itis antici- pated that the incidence ofParkinson's will double in Canada by 2016. Much like the beautiful tulip that has the courage to come up early in the spring, despite such barriers as frost and snow, many people living with Parkinson's also face adversity with grace and committed spirit. Par- kinson Society Southwestem Ontario serves as the regional voice of people living with Parkinson's throughout the area. Our four pillars of support include: Support Services - support groups, toll free 1-800 line, non-professional counseling services, awareness and media campaigns. Education - community work- shops, regional conferences, Parkin- son Education Program for Commu- nity Caregivers (health care professionals), resource centres. Advocacy - ensuring the voices of people living with Parkinson's are heard on issues important to their well-being, training to empower individuals. Research -funding and providing current information about Parkinson's Research in our communities. For more information on Parkin- son's, support groups in your area or to find out howyou can get involved with Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, please call 1-888-851-7376 or visit our website atwww.parkinsonso- ciety.ca. Meals on Wheels —delivering meals and support March is nutrition month and in Stratford. are delivered every day." Research shows that having home- Meals on Wheels help people in a delivered meals helps people main- variety of situations. Some individuals tain their health and helps with recov- receive short term assistance such as Special to Clinton News Record eryfollowingillnessorhospitalization. when they are coming home from As well, the volunteers who deliver hospital while others receive meals for There's nothing like a hot meal, and Meals on Wheels make a significant a much longer time as part of their a warm smile, delivered right to your difference in supporting people who healthy, independent lifestyle. door. ONE CARE Home & Commu- are living alone, with studies showing Eating well is essential to seniors in nity Support Services and its volun- that delivering meals significantly maintaining their health and inde- teers deliver Meals on Wheels to hun- reduces feelings of loneliness where pendence and ONE CARE's Meals on dreds of older adults and frail seniors. that is an issue. Wheels program includes hot or fro - March is Nutrition Month and "There continues to be more evi- zen meal options. Hot meals are pre - Meals on Wheels month and helps dence that programs like Meals on pared and delivered daily, while fro - to raise awareness of the program and Wheels provide both good nutrition zen meals are pre -ordered from an seniors' nutritional needs. and social support to our local resi- extensive menu and can be reheated Meals on Wheels make a big differ- dents;' said Cindy Gravelle-Holbrook, in the microwave or oven. The meals ence in the lives of people who find Supervisor of Nutrition Programs at come in portioned containers and are making nutritious healthy meals chal- ONE CARE. 'We also want to highlight an excellent option for those who like lenging. Last year ONE CARE volun- our appreciation for our volunteers - varietyin their meals and ease of prep- teers delivered 35,000 meals to indi- hundreds of local people who give aration. The menu choices viduals throughout Huron County their lime to ensure that these meals include soups, entrees, side dishes, sauces, gravies, desserts and juices. The menu includes textures such as regular, minced and pureed, and spe- cial diets including diabetic, gluten or lactose free and vegetarian. Frozen meals are delivered to clients' homes on a regular schedule, or they maybe purchased at local offices. Meals on Wheels and other nutri- tion services are provided by ONE CARE to support seniors to enjoy a good quality of life as they age at home. Other services including home care, exercise and wellness programs and transportation increase quality of life for seniors and persons with disa- bilities enhance independence and provide peace of mind for caregiv- ers. For more information about ONE CARE's programs or to be a volunteer call 1-877-502-8277 or visit the agency website atwww.onecaresupport.ca. Lucknow's Music in the Fields Festival Announces 2016 Line -Up Special to Clinton News Record The Ludmow and District Kinsmen are pleased to announce the line-up of artists for the 8th Annual Music in the Fields country music festival, August 25 - 27, 2016 in Lucknow, Ontario. The line-up is: Lee Brice, Dean Brody, Frankie Ballard, Jason Blaine, Tebey, Madeline Merlo, Jojo Mason & the Lovelocks. Country music recording star Lee Brice will be headlining the main stage. With multiple ACM and CMA awards, Grammy nominations and #1 radio hits including "I Drive Truck; "I Don't Dance" and "Woman Like You; Lee's smash hit "Drinking Class" gives him the distinction of having country radio's most played song in 2015. Join- ing Lee Brice on the Saturday line-up will be fellow American recording art- ist Frankie Ballard and Canadian country performers Jason Blaine, Madeline Merlo along with rising star Jojo Mason. Friday August 26 will feature Cana- dian superstar Dean Brody. Brody's most recent release, Gypsy Road, fea- tures the hit singles "Upside Down" and "Bring Down The House" and has been nominated for Album of the Year at the 2016 Juno Awards. Brody has also been nominated for the Juno Fan Choice Award in 2016. Joining Brody on Friday will be Canadian artists Tebey and previous CCMA Discovery Series winners The Lovelocks. A new feature to the festival will debut on Thursday evening with "Thursday Night Throw -Down" akick- offpartywith details to be announced. Festival Co -Chair, Rick McMurray says, "We are very excited about this year's lineup. We have some unbelieva- ble headline entertainment with Lee Brice and Dean Brody and probably our s trungest list of supporting artists includ- ing Frankie Ballard". Festival Co -Chair Ken Irwin said, "The town expands eight -fold for the weekend, yet it still remains anintimate, family -friendly fes- tival...and is still a greatpartywith great music. Most importantly, all the profits are distributed by the local Kinsmen Club back into our surrounding com- munities. Since the inception of the festival, over $750,000 has been programmed for communityimprove- ments orsupportandwe areveryproud of this". With a new expanded camp- ground, free parking and a Thursday night Klck Offparty, the festival contin- ues to growin both size and experience. Follow Lucknow's Music in the Fields and find all the details at: www. musicinthefields.ca, Facebook: www. facebookcom/lucknowsmitf, Twitter: www.twitter.com/lucknowsmitf, Ins- tagram: ludmowsmitf Ticket Info: Festival Passes: $125.00 + fees available atwww.ticketscene. ca/events/14308 Contacts: Steve Neeb, Festival Mar- keting Chair: Phone 519-955-7288 or email tns@hurontel.on.ca.