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North Lanark Community Health Centre Issue #23

Winter 2015

207 Robertson Drive

Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

613-259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496

www.northlanarkchc.on.ca

The Primary Care Outreach to Seniors

(PCO) program has received funding from

the Champlain Local Health Integration

Network (LHIN) to expand services

throughout Lanark County and is now up

and running at the North Lanark

Community Health Centre.

This free program provides support to older adults, aged

65 and older, who are living at home and who have

complex care needs. Clients registered in this free

program receive home visits from Community Health

Worker, Joellen McHard, and Registered Nurse, Meredith

Cullen. The PCO team can provide early intervention,

assessment and monitoring of health conditions and link

people with supports and services in the community.

They can respond to immediate needs, provide ongoing

monitoring and support, offer advice and education, as

well as provide screening for home and personal safety

risks. Clients are able to access services intensely or less

so, as their individual needs require.

By working in collaboration with other health

professionals, geriatric partners, community agencies and

the Community Care Access Centre, the aim of this

program is to reduce the number of emergency room

visits, prevent hospital admissions, reduce isolation and

allow seniors to live in their own homes for as long as

safely possible.

Registered Nurse Meredith recounted how the PCO team

was able to assist a client in reducing their risk of falling.

Upon visiting with a client, the PCO team used a “falls risk

checklist” and determined that the senior had a high risk

of falling. The team offered to assist the client in finding

reliable transportation so that they could attend the free,

12-week falls prevention exercise program offered at the North

Lanark Community Health Centre. Community Health Worker

Joellen was able to secure transportation for the client through

Lanark County Transportation and also helped reconnect the

senior with members of their local church congregation. “It’s a

great privilege to be invited into a client’s home and to be given

the opportunity to make even a small difference in someone’s

life” says Meredith.

Anyone (friends, family, neighbours, oneself) can refer a senior who needs support to the program. To make a referral, call 1-844-726-5115 and speak with the intake staff. You can also find referral forms online at www.seochc.on.ca. To find out more about Primary Care Outreach to Seniors in

north Lanark, or to book a presentation

for your group, club or organization,

please call the North Lanark Community

Health Centre at (613) 259-2182 and ask

for Joellen or Meredith.

Primary Care Outreach to Seniors

Hours of Operation

Monday 8am—7pm

Tuesday 8am—7pm

Wednesday 8am—7pm

Thursday 8am—5pm

Friday 8am—5pm

Mindful Movement Chi Kung for Health and Well-Being

Mindful Movement combines physical movement and focused breathing. It can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, increase flexibility and joint mobility. It is low-impact, easy to learn, and requires no special equipment.

It is suitable for all ages and all levels of physical ability.

Eight Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

January 14 - March 4, 2015

Call Kara - Registration Required

Fun and Fitness Exercise

For Older Adults and Seniors

January — June 2015

Weekly hour-long exercise classes to help you get in

shape or stay in shape. Different levels of ability are

accommodated. Lower mobility exercise classes are for people who are recovering from injury or illness or who

use a walking support (ie chair, cane, walker).

Mondays

9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Middleville Comm. Hall

9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Watson’s Corners Hall

9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Snow Road Comm. Centre

Tuesdays

9:00-10:00 Outdoor Walking Group– North Lanark

CHC, 207 Robertson Dr., Lanark

10:30-11:30 Exercise Class (lower mobility, chair based)

Lilac Apartments, 130 Clarence St., Lanark

Wednesdays

9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-St. Andrew’s United Church

115 Clarence St., Lanark

North Lanark CHC, 207 Robertson Dr.

Thursdays

9:00-10:00 Exercise Class-Ferguson’s Falls Comm. Hall

Fridays

9:30 - 10:30 Exercise Class-Ferguson’s Falls Comm. Hall

Call Kara

Drop-In! No registration required.

Classes are led by trained

community volunteers

Lanark Highlands Walking Group

For adults and seniors who are interested in walking

outdoors in a social setting. Social time and monthly

presentations at 10:00 am. Meet at the Health Centre.

Every Tuesday—Year around—Rain or Shine

9:00 —10:30 am

Guest speakers are scheduled on the 4th Tuesday of most

months starting at 10:00 am. Field trips to other

trails/hikes/walks are offered occasionally.

January 27, 2015: Where There Is A Will There Is A

Way. Stephen Bird, Chair of our Board of Directors and

retired lawyer will answer your questions about wills and

powers- of-attorney.

February 24, 2015: Eating Well For Older Adults.

Meet our new registered Nicola Day and learn how

nutrition needs change as you age.

March 24, 2015: Field Trip (weather permitting) to Wheeler’s Sugar Bush.

April 21, 2015: What Did You Say? Join Angela

Pagniello-Mantle from the Canadian Hearing Society to

learn ways you can improve your communication with

friends and family who have hearing loss.

Call Kara Drop-In! No Registration Required

Ruby Tuesdays

For women who are looking for creative ways to cope.

Ruby Tuesdays is a safe place to share, support and

exchange ideas.

Every other Tuesday from 1:00—3:00 pm January 27 - June 16, 2015

Call Sherry

Registration Required

All our programs are free and all members of the community

are welcome. Phone 613-259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496 for more information or to register, or visit our

website at www.northlanarkchc.on.ca

Eat Well for Life

Discover A Healthier You

A six-week group to help you improve your health

without dieting. You will discover how to establish a

healthy relationship with food by eating mindfully. Topics

include planning and preparing healthy meals, coping with emotional eating and setting meaningful and achievable

health goals.

Every Friday for six weeks

February 6 - March 13, 2015

10:00 am—12:00 noon

Call Nicola

Diabetes Friendly Cooking Class

Learn how to cook diabetes-friendly meals in a fun,

relaxed environment. Meal balancing, carbohydrate

confusion and getting optimal control will be discussed.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

9:30 am—12:00 noon

Call Nicola

Come on a Grocery Store Tour!

Celebrate Nutrition Month

For all adults interested in learning about grocery store

smarts, making healthy choices, and comparing food labels.

Meet at the Independent Grocers in Perth and/or

Carleton Place for an interactive guided grocery store

tour by Nicola, our Registered Dietitian.

10:00 - 12:00 noon

Tuesday, March 3, 2015: Carleton Place

Tuesday, March 10, 2015: Perth

Call Nicola

Guys in the Kitchen

For all men wanting to improve their cooking and meal

planning skills in a fun, social and supportive environment.

10:00 am—12:00 noon

January 28, March 25, May 27 and July 22, 2015

Call Nicola

Falls Prevention for Seniors

This 12 week program is designed to reduce the

frequency and/or severity of falls through a combination of

exercises and education. The program consists of two,

hour long classes each week for 12 weeks.

Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 am—12:00 noon

January 20 - April 10, 2015

Call Meredith

Diabetes Connection

A Get-Together for People With Diabetes

Come and learn about living with diabetes in a friendly,

relaxed environment. Connect with your health team,

special guest speakers and other adults living with diabetes

about topics that are important to you.

Find out more about healthy eating and healthy lifestyle,

managing stress, caring for yourself and how to get

optimal control of your blood sugars.

10: 00 - 11:30 am on the second Monday of the

following months:

January 19, 2015

February 9, 2015

March 9, 2015

April 13, 2015

May 11, 2015

June 8, 2015

Call Nicola or Lori

Eating 9 to 5!

Rushed mornings, no time for lunch, end of day dinner

struggles and other workday challenges can make it

difficult to eat well. Join our Registered Dietitian for a

variety of practical solutions for “Eating 9 to 5”.

5:30 - 7:00 pm Wednesday March 11 and 25, 2015

Come for one or both sessions

Call Nicola

Cooking For One

For adults of all ages who have little or no cooking

experience. Come learn some basic cooking skills for

preparing affordable, healthy food.

9:30 am—12:00 noon

January 21, February 18, April 15, May 20, and

June 17, 2015

Call Nicola

Growing Together Through Yoga

A gentle yoga practice for those who have persistent

health concerns such as chronic pain, arthritis, depression,

MS or are recovering from illness or injury.

Thursdays, January 15 - March 12, 2015 2 classes: 9:00-10:30 am or 10:30-12:15

Call Sherry

Expressions for Women

Creating Art for Wellness

This weekly program is offered by the Mental Health

Support Project for women to get together for

companionship and creative arts expression.

Time will be spent at the beginning of each group in a

relaxation exercise to help get grounded and to create the

framework for a fuller experience.

Some time each week will be spent examining the role of

creativity in our lives. We will work on our own, as well

as on some group projects. By developing personal

awareness in a creative environment we can build our

resilience and wellness.

Art experience not required—it’s art from the heart.

Thursday afternoons Starting January 8, 2015

1:00—4:00pm

Call Halina (613) 284-4608

In Celebration of International Women’s Day . . .

We are inviting all mothers, daughters, sisters…to come

celebrate International Women’s Day together on:

Thursday March 5, 2015

12:30 - 4:00

North Lanark CHC

Join us for a potluck lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 and stay for a

creative art activity between 1:30 and 4:00 with the

“Expressions For Women” arts group.

Come for one or both activities - by yourself or with a

friend (or two!)

For the potluck, bring a dish if you wish.

For the art activity, bring an old shirt, smock or apron.

Call Kara

Drop-In,

Registration not required

Living a Healthy Life

This 6-week self-management series is for people with persistent health concerns to learn how to become their own self-manager. You will learn how to set goals and make plans to achieve them, handle difficult emotions,

manage your symptoms and side effects, and much more.

Spring 2015 - dates to be announced

Call Kara

Lanark Highlands Good Food Box

Working Together to Keep Food Costs Down

Pre-purchase a box or bag of fresh fruits and vegetables at

wholesale prices. Orders must be placed by 4:00pm on

the second Wednesday of the month and are to be picked

up on the third Wednesday of the month. Prices range from $5.00 - $15.00 Call:

Liz Charbonneau at 613-259-2435 or

Melanie Mills at 613-259-5495

Friday Afternoon Bridge Club

Are you looking for something to do on Friday

afternoons? Why not come out and play some bridge.

This is a friendly bridge club and all levels of players are

welcome.

Donations received by the bridge club are used to further

programs and services in our community.

Drop-In!

Registration Not Required

ON THE HORIZON...Our Winter 2015 Programs in a Nutshell

Mindful Movement Chi Kung for Health and Well-Being

Mindful Movement combines physical movement and focused breathing. It can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, increase flexibility and joint mobility. It is low-impact, easy to learn, and requires no special equipment.

It is suitable for all ages and all levels of physical ability.

Eight Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

January 14 - March 4, 2015

Call Kara - Registration Required

Fun and Fitness Exercise

For Older Adults and Seniors

January — June 2015

Weekly hour-long exercise classes to help you get in

shape or stay in shape. Different levels of ability are

accommodated. Lower mobility exercise classes are for people who are recovering from injury or illness or who

use a walking support (ie chair, cane, walker).

Mondays

9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Watson’s Corners Hall

Tuesdays

9:00-10:00 Outdoor Walking Group– North Lanark

CHC, 207 Robertson Dr., Lanark

Lilac Apartments, 130 Clarence St., Lanark

Wednesdays

9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-St. Andrew’s United Church

115 Clarence St., Lanark

North Lanark CHC, 207 Robertson Dr.

Thursdays

9:00-10:00 Exercise Class-Ferguson’s Falls Comm. Hall

Fridays

9:30 - 10:30 Exercise Class-Ferguson’s Falls Comm. Hall

Call Kara

Drop-In! No registration required.

Classes are led by trained

community volunteers

Lanark Highlands Walking Group

For adults and seniors who are interested in walking

outdoors in a social setting. Social time and monthly

presentations at 10:00 am. Meet at the Health Centre.

Every Tuesday—Year around—Rain or Shine

9:00 —10:30 am

Guest speakers are scheduled on the 4th Tuesday of most

months starting at 10:00 am. Field trips to other

trails/hikes/walks are offered occasionally.

January 27, 2015: Where There Is A Will There Is A

Way. Stephen Bird, Chair of our Board of Directors and

retired lawyer will answer your questions about wills and

powers- of-attorney.

February 24, 2015: Eating Well For Older Adults.

Meet our new registered Nicola Day and learn how

nutrition needs change as you age.

March 24, 2015: Field Trip (weather permitting) to Wheeler’s Sugar Bush.

April 21, 2015: What Did You Say? Join Angela

Pagniello-Mantle from the Canadian Hearing Society to

learn ways you can improve your communication with

friends and family who have hearing loss.

Call Kara Drop-In! No Registration Required

Ruby Tuesdays

For women who are looking for creative ways to cope.

Ruby Tuesdays is a safe place to share, support and

exchange ideas.

Every other Tuesday from 1:00—3:00 pm January 27 - June 16, 2015

Call Sherry

All our programs are free and all members of the community

are welcome. Phone 613-259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496 for more information or to register, or visit our

website at www.northlanarkchc.on.ca

Eat Well for Life

Discover A Healthier You

A six-week group to help you improve your health

without dieting. You will discover how to establish a

healthy relationship with food by eating mindfully. Topics

include planning and preparing healthy meals, coping with emotional eating and setting meaningful and achievable

health goals.

Every Friday for six weeks

February 6 - March 13, 2015

10:00 am—12:00 noon

Call Nicola

Diabetes Friendly Cooking Class

Learn how to cook diabetes-friendly meals in a fun,

relaxed environment. Meal balancing, carbohydrate

confusion and getting optimal control will be discussed.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

9:30 am—12:00 noon

Call Nicola

Come on a Grocery Store Tour!

For all adults interested in learning about grocery store

smarts, making healthy choices, and comparing food labels.

Meet at the Independent Grocers in Perth and/or

Carleton Place for an interactive guided grocery store

tour by Nicola, our Registered Dietitian.

10:00 - 12:00 noon

Tuesday, March 3, 2015: Carleton Place

Tuesday, March 10, 2015: Perth

Call Nicola

Guys in the Kitchen

For all men wanting to improve their cooking and meal

planning skills in a fun, social and supportive environment.

10:00 am—12:00 noon

January 28, March 25, May 27 and July 22, 2015

Call Nicola

Falls Prevention for Seniors

This 12 week program is designed to reduce the

frequency and/or severity of falls through a combination of

exercises and education. The program consists of two,

hour long classes each week for 12 weeks.

Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 am—12:00 noon

January 20 - April 10, 2015

Call Meredith

Diabetes Connection

A Get-Together for People With Diabetes

Come and learn about living with diabetes in a friendly,

relaxed environment. Connect with your health team,

special guest speakers and other adults living with diabetes

about topics that are important to you.

Find out more about healthy eating and healthy lifestyle,

managing stress, caring for yourself and how to get

optimal control of your blood sugars.

10: 00 - 11:30 am on the second Monday of the

following months:

January 19, 2015

February 9, 2015

March 9, 2015

April 13, 2015

May 11, 2015

June 8, 2015

Call Nicola or Lori

Eating 9 to 5!

Rushed mornings, no time for lunch, end of day dinner

struggles and other workday challenges can make it

difficult to eat well. Join our Registered Dietitian for a

variety of practical solutions for “Eating 9 to 5”.

5:30 - 7:00 pm Wednesday March 11 and 25, 2015

Come for one or both sessions

Call Nicola

Cooking For One

For adults of all ages who have little or no cooking

experience. Come learn some basic cooking skills for

preparing affordable, healthy food.

9:30 am—12:00 noon

January 21, February 18, April 15, May 20, and

June 17, 2015

Call Nicola

Growing Together Through Yoga

A gentle yoga practice for those who have persistent

health concerns such as chronic pain, arthritis, depression,

MS or are recovering from illness or injury.

Thursdays, January 15 - March 12, 2015 2 classes: 9:00-10:30 am or 10:30-12:15

Call Sherry

Expressions for Women

Creating Art for Wellness

This weekly program is offered by the Mental Health

Support Project for women to get together for

companionship and creative arts expression.

Time will be spent at the beginning of each group in a

relaxation exercise to help get grounded and to create the

framework for a fuller experience.

Some time each week will be spent examining the role of

creativity in our lives. We will work on our own, as well

as on some group projects. By developing personal

awareness in a creative environment we can build our

resilience and wellness.

Art experience not required—it’s art from the heart.

Thursday afternoons Starting January 8, 2015

1:00—4:00pm

Call Halina (613) 284-4608

In Celebration of International Women’s Day . . .

We are inviting all mothers, daughters, sisters…to come

celebrate International Women’s Day together on:

Thursday March 5, 2015

12:30 - 4:00

North Lanark CHC

Join us for a potluck lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 and stay for a

creative art activity between 1:30 and 4:00 with the

“Expressions For Women” arts group.

Come for one or both activities - by yourself or with a

friend (or two!)

For the potluck, bring a dish if you wish.

For the art activity, bring an old shirt, smock or apron.

Call Kara

Drop-In,

Registration not required

Living a Healthy Life

This 6-week self-management series is for people with persistent health concerns to learn how to become their own self-manager. You will learn how to set goals and make plans to achieve them, handle difficult emotions,

manage your symptoms and side effects, and much more.

Spring 2015 - dates to be announced

Call Kara

Lanark Highlands Good Food Box

Working Together to Keep Food Costs Down

Pre-purchase a box or bag of fresh fruits and vegetables at

wholesale prices. Orders must be placed by 4:00pm on

the second Wednesday of the month and are to be picked

up on the third Wednesday of the month. Prices range from $5.00 - $15.00 Call:

Liz Charbonneau at 613-259-2435 or

Melanie Mills at 613-259-5495

Friday Afternoon Bridge Club

Are you looking for something to do on Friday

afternoons? Why not come out and play some bridge.

This is a friendly bridge club and all levels of players are

welcome.

Donations received by the bridge club are used to further

programs and services in our community.

Drop-In!

Registration Not Required

ON THE HORIZON...Our Winter 2015 Programs in a Nutshell

Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get fit, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. Regardless of age or fitness level (yup, this includes everyone from mailbox walkers to marathoners), studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. Get inspired to exercise by reading up on these unexpected ways that regular exercise can benefit mental health, relationships, and lead to a healthier and happier life overall.

Reduce stress: Rough day? Take a walk or join a fitness class for a quick workout. One of the most common benefits of exercise is stress relief. Working up a sweat can help manage physical and mental stress.

Boost happy chemicals: Heading out to a weekly exercise class during the winter months can be tough, but it’s worth the effort! Exercise releases endorphins, which creates feelings of happiness and euphoria. Studies have shown that exercise can even alleviate symptoms among the clinically depressed. For this reason, doctors recommend that people suffering from depression or anxiety (or those who are just feeling a little blue) pencil into their calendars plenty of exercise. In some cases, it can be just as effective as antidepressant medication in treating depression.

Prevent cognitive decline: It’s unpleasant but it’s true – as we get older, our brains get a little....hazy. While exercise and a healthy diet isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s, they can help shore up the brain against cognitive decline that begins after age 45. Working out, especially between ages 25 - 45, boosts the chemicals in the brain that support brain function and prevent degeneration.

Exercise is For More Than Physical Fitness . . .

Alleviate anxiety: The warm and fuzzy chemicals that are released during and after exercise can help people with anxiety disorders calm down. Hopping on the track or treadmill for some moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise can reduce anxiety sensitivity.

Boost brainpower: Various studies have shown that cardiovascular exercise can create new brain cells and improve overall brain performance and memory.

Increase relaxation: For some, a moderate workout can be the equivalent of a sleeping pill, even for people with insomnia. Physical activity around five to six hours before bedtime raises the body’s core temperature. When the body temp drops back to normal a few hours later, it signals the body that it’s time to sleep.

Even moderate exercise can have positive effects far beyond the gym. Gaining self-confidence, getting out of a funk, and even thinking smarter are some of the motivations to take time to exercise on a regular basis.

The North Lanark Community Health Centre offers a number of free weekly programs that make fitness and physical activity readily accessible to rural residents. See the centrefold for more information about our exercise classes, mindful movement, falls prevention, yoga and walking programs.

Call Kara for more information at 613-259-2182.

. . It’s Great for Mental Fitness Too!

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