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The Citizen, 2006-10-19, Page 25As of September 30, 2006, Barry Reid CA and Russ Taylor CA have retired and BDO Dunwoody has acquired their accounting practice. We wish Barry and Russ a long and Happy Retirement! We want to welcome their clients as new clients of BDO Dunwoody LLP. We are also pleased to welcome Barry's staff, Diane Henderson CGA and Sheryl Moran to our team. Feel free to drop by to pick up a pamphlet about the services we provide. We look forward to seeing you. 152 Josephine Street Wingham, ON 519.357.3231 www.bdo.ca/wingham IBDO BDO Dunwoody LLP Chartered Accountants and Advisors IN NORTH HURON VOTE NEIL VINCENT FOR REEVE - Pro-active responsible planning - Very accessible to all residents - Has energy and drive - Working for a safe, clean environment - Balance in decision making - Fiscally responsible !IL awrence ease Financial Services INTERGLOBE Financial Services Corp. Mutual Fund Dealer Have you looked at the tax implications of your investments "lately"? See Lawrence for a free consultation. Ph.: 519-482-9924 1-888-235-9260 Res.: 519-524-9260 9 Rattenbury St. E., Clinton, ON NOM 1L0 COVERING ALL YOUR CARPENTRY NEEDS • New Homes • Replacement Windows & Doors • Renovations • Soffit & Fascia • Decks • Additions • Trim • Hardwood Flooring , CASEY BOVEN Blyth 519-523-4757 Construction nn nn II THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2006. PAGE 25. Tips to make your home senior friendly Senior friendly There are steps you can take around the house to ensure your home is functional and safe for senior living. danger of falls and injuries or making a move to a home that may be more suitable. Few, however, relish the idea of changing residences in their retirement years. Fortunately, there's another option: modifying the home to be jutting out. The bottom ridge juts out in front are often found in areas of the home that have high humidity levels, such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms or basements. Dust mites and animal dander are problematic when they become airborne during vacuuming, making beds or when textiles are disturbed. These airborne allergens then continuously circulate through your indoor air due to being trapped inside your highly insulated, energy- efficient homes. What can you do to deal with the problem of biological contaminants in your home? • Watch for the signs. You can sometimes- see and smell mold colonies growing on surfaces. Mold growth should be suspected wherever there are water stains, standing water or moist surfaces. (MS) — As people grow older, getting around the house is no longer a given. Arthritis and other ailments can make moving around a difficult proposition. This puts seniors in the position of making choices -- either risking the (MS) — Molds, mildew, fungi, bacteria and dust mites are some of the main biological pollutants that reside in the average home. In many of us, exposure to these airborne pollutants will cause health problems such as allergies and even asthma. Symptoms often include watery eyes. runny nose and sneezing, nasal congestion, itching, coughing, wheezing, headache, dizziness and fatigue. In fact, dust mites hav,e been identified as the single most important trigger for asthma attacks. In order to deal with these pollutants it's important to know their source. Some pollutants, such as pollen, are generated outside the home by trees and plants. Mold and mildew are generated in the home and release spores into the air. Mold, mildew, fungi and bacteria (MS) — One way to make small, yet noticeable changes to your home is by installing mouldings throughout. Used primanly around doors and windows, mouldings are narrow strips of wood designed to add to a room's decor. Mouldings offer a variety of looks, as the following types of mouldings suggest. • Cavetto: this is the curved semi- circle moulding where the top edge juts out over the bottom. • Ovolo: this is the curved, quarter eliptical moulding, where the part you'll be able to feel once it's installed will be rounded. • Cyma Reversa: this is an almost wavy moulding that features kind of a rippling effect, with the top of the slightly rounded moulding jutting out more than the bottom. • Cyma Recta: the same pattern as the cyma reversa, except the bottom juts out more than the top. • Torus: perhaps the most in-your- face type of moulding, it juts out from top to bottom, creating a semi- circular look where the top and bottom ridges are the closest parts to the wall or window. • Scotia: this is considerably more reserved than the torus, with the centre receding as opposed to safer and more user-friendly. Several preemptive steps can be taken to make a home equipped and comfortable for living out senior years. • Lighting. While you may feel as though you know your home like the back of your hand, you should still install some extra lighting throughout your home as you get older. To avoid falls, make sure staircases are well lit. If not, have overhead lights installed and make sure all light switches are easy to reach. Around a staircase, make sure there's a light switch at the top and bottom of the stairs. Battery- operated lights can do the trick and help you avoid costly electrician costs. • Add a telephone or two. Though it's good, especially for seniors, to always have a cell phone on hand, it's also a good idea to equip your home with an extra telephone in key rooms — even in the bathroom, where falls often occur. If you suffer from arthritis, give your aches and pains a break and have a telephone installed in a reading room or family room if they're not already there. In addition; install a telephone in your bedroom. This will keep you from making • Prevent mold growth by keeping basements, bathrooms and other rooms clean and dry. Use a disinfectant to clean surfaces that have mold on them. If carpeting or furnishings become wet, they must be quickly and thoroughly dried or discarded. • Humidifiers, dehumidifiers and air conditioning condensing units should be regularly cleaned with a disinfectant such as chlorine bleach. • Vacuums with high efficiency filters or central vacuum systems can help reduce_ the airborne &1st generated by vacuuming. • Keep humidity at acceptable levels (less than 50 per cent) and make sure there's plenty of ventilation throughout your home, especially in areas where moisture tends to build up. long, unnecessary walks, saving your legs for more important things like travelling or playing with the grandkids. • Install extra handrails. Staircases and bathrooms are often the scene of the crime with respect to home accidents involving seniors. Slippery floors in bathrooms can be countered by adding a handrail along the wall right outside your shower or tub. With something to grab onto as you step .out, you're less likely to slip on a wet floor. Consider also placing a seat or handrail in the shower so you can steady yourself when washing. In addition, an extra handrail opposite the existing handrail on your staircase can compensate for any diminished vision that comes with aging and leads to a loss of depth perception that often causes spills on the staircase. With the extra ha9drail to hold onto, you can avoid falling altogether or minimize the damage done if you do fall. Control biological pollutants Add architectural appeal of the upper, but not considerably SO.