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MARYREID (Cover Artwork) I am a graduate of OCA&D, class of 1976. I spent all of my working years designing, crafting and repairing fine jewellery. Painting was always in the back of mind, I knew that one day when I retired, I would give it a try. I started painting just last January 2018. I wasn’t sure how to get started but was lucky enough to find the lovely and talented Michelle Snively-Jefferies. She was at that time sharing her knowledge at the Lake Erie Arts Academy and continues to do so in her home studio.
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Later, the same year I hooked up with the equally talented Cindy Goode, adding different techniques and trying on different styles. I started posting my work on my Facebook page and to my amazement sold a few of them. This painting is actually a commissioned piece, the original photo was taken by my friend Gino Palermo, a gifted photographer. His wife Kim asked me if I would do a painting of one of his photos as a Christmas present. I chose this one because I loved the perspective, I knew it would really challenge me especially since I had not painted buildings before. Painting is not only challenging in endless ways but is also meditative. It helps me to view and interpret my world in new and exciting ways. We are very fortunate in Norfolk to have so many gifted artists who are willing to share their knowledge and skills, perhaps one day, I will be counted among them!
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SLEEP HITS A HOME RUN “Proper sleep has helped me get to where I am today as an athlete.”
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Near the end of February, my friend Steve Tomajko and I drove to Florida for a respite from the seemingly neverending winter. We had rented a small loft in the beautiful Gulf Coastal city of Tarpon Springs, just north of Dunedin, the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Our plan was to have a baseball trip with some running on the nearby Pinellas Trail. It turned out to be a running vacation with some baseball. We fell into a simple daily routine. Each morning we would get up early, have a bite to eat and set out on separate runs. Steve is much faster than I am. He went as long as seven hours and my longest was close to five hours. Most of the training was done in hot and humid conditions for which we were not acclimatised. The rest of most days was spent eating, with Steve frequently enjoying the world’s best French toast at the local café, going to Jays games, walking in town or on the beach, shopping for groceries, napping and watching running documentaries. The pattern of eat, run, eat, baseball or nap, shop, eat, walk, movie, sleep was repeated for three weeks. The emphasis on running multiple hours per day in challenging weather made us realise the need for serious recovery. I found the long mornings physically and mentally wearing. As we were living a Spartan life, not having access to other well-accepted recovery tools, such as ice baths and massage, we were frequently ready for sleep. We discovered that the utilisation of lots of sleep was keeping us remarkably fresh and relatively eager to spend long hours running every day. Often we felt beat-up by the end of a workout, but by the next day, we were completely ready for a repeat. Our recovery method of major sleeping was working.
Recovery tools and methods for athletes is a big business. There are many enticing options available. In the United States, there are some athletic facilities totally dedicated to recovery. Beyond the old stand-bys of massage and ice baths, there are boots that improve blood flow, icy cold cubicles called cryochambers, infrared saunas, infrared pyjamas and so on. None of these have been scientifically proven to guarantee recovery from physical effort. Some people also utilise pills such as ibuprofen, but these can easily be over-used. Self-medication is not recommended. In fact, sleep is the most potent recovery tool ever discovered. Nothing else comes close to its recoveryenhancing powers. While you sleep your body ramps up to fix the damage you did during your waking hours. We cycle through four stages of sleep. During Stage 1 we transition from being awake to what is the lightest stage of sleep for about five per cent of our total sleep. We spend about half the night in Stage 2. During this time there is some memory processing. Stage 3 is the deepest stage and is also used for memory processing. Critically, this is the sleep period when the body releases substances including testosterone and growth hormones to enable tissue repair. Limiting sleep time can lessen the release of the hormones involved in muscle building and rejuvenation. Stage 3 is also where factual learning gets encoded in the brain. The final sleep stage is REM, or rapid eye movement, and it is the time in which most dreaming occurs. Procedural memories are believed to be enhanced during REM sleep, so for those in any activity involving motor or cognitive skills, this phase is critical. REM time gets progressively longer as the night goes on, In The Long Run Proudly Sponsored By
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so when you skimp on sleep, you are not getting the full benefits. The optimal amount of sleep varies by person but is usually between 7 and 9 hours per night. There are a number of things you can do to promote solid sleep. The room is best when it is cool, dark and quiet. It is recommended that electronic devices be turned off thirty minutes before bed. Studies have shown that staring at a screen suppresses melatonin levels, delays the circadian clock and results in reduced alertness the next morning. The research suggests that it is the blue light emitted by the computers, tablets and phones that disrupts our body clocks. Most of the time when someone says they only need a few hours of sleep what it means is that they have developed a tolerance to sleep deprivation. Research has shown that people who are chronically sleep-deprived lose their normal perception of sleepiness and become poor judges of their cognitive ability. Anything that requires complex thoughts will become increasingly difficult. It wasn’t even complex, but last year well into my 6 day race, during which I was only sleeping about four hours a day, my hardworking crew Mac asked me for my card PIN, which she needed in order to pay for our RV parking. I replied that I didn’t have one (I’ll leave it to you to imagine the train wreck she had to deal with, watching over me).
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Have you ever wondered why one angler is more successful than another? Is it the equipment that makes one better? A lot of people feel that way. So and so has the boat to get way out on the lake where the fish are, or, with those rods, reels and lures no wonder they catch so many more fish. This simply is not true. The very good anglers possess attributes that are not related to the equipment they have access to. Rather it is what is inside that particular angler. This goes for any sport or accomplishment. I won’t disagree that talent plays a role in that individual’s success. Fish the right times. Being on the water before everyone else or fishing until the last light of the day is huge. Also, pay attention to weather fronts and rising/falling water levels. Know when to fish these conditions. Put in the effort. You won’t catch fish if you don’t present the bait to as many fish as possible. Keep casting. I tell my clients you won’t catch fish in Ontario if you don’t put the fly on/in the water. We simply don’t have flying fish in Ontario! High energy level. By keeping your energy level up you tend to notice the little things happening around you - a splashy rise to one side of you. Is that a fish feeding or baitfish skirting along the surface. Keep focused. Positive attitude. You have to believe that a fish is going to take your bait offering on every cast. If you can believe you are going to catch something, you usually do. Be a student of the game. It is important to learn the newest techniques and lures. Study maps thoroughly. If the fishing involves marine electronics, then make sure you know how to operate them effectively. Go the extra distance. Lots of times you will find me fishing where other anglers are not. I am always looking for the active fish, and that usually means covering a lot of water. That holds true whether I am walking or boating. Be prepared. Make sure all of your equipment is in good condition. That is especially important when it comes to the fishing line. If it is weak, change it. Be prepared for weather changes. If the fish begin to bite in the rainstorm, you better have waterproof clothing with you to take advantage of those actively feeding fish. Keep a journal. I have over 30 years of fishing entries. You may not believe you will need them, but it is interesting to note how many times I will study them. They are invaluable. serving Lake erie Boaters Confidence. No matter what we do, I feel confidence is the single most important attribute to one’s success. Confidence in your equipment, your technique, your knowledge and your analytical approach. This equals the realization of your goal.
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LESLIE JOHN WEARNE
Banff in the ice and snow and being entertained by local lasses… which looked like a better way to serve your country.”
In late 1939, the Germans dominated Western Europe and were starting to bomb Britain. The British desperately needed a safe country where they could train Allied aircrew. In December of that year, representatives from Britain, Australia, and New Zealand met with representatives of Canada in Ottawa. The Canadians agreed to host what became known as the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) and immediately began converting existing civilian facilities into training bases. They also began a vigorous program to build many more bases for the BCATP. Ultimately, more than 150 training bases would be created across Canada to train air and ground crew. Haldimand County hosted three bases: the No. 6 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) in Dunnville, the No. 16 SFTS in Hagersville, and the No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School in Jarvis.
Les joined the RAAF. He was posted to an ITS on the east coast of Australia, and then to an EFTS on the west coast where he learned to fly Tiger Moths. Two-thirds of Les’ course was bound for Canada. The majority of those went to Claresholm, Alberta, to fly Ansons, “and the lucky ones went to Dunnville, Ontario” to fly Harvards and Yales. Two months, several types of transport, and thousands of miles later, Les and his mates arrived at the No. 6 SFTS.
In 1940, what is now the former Dunnville Airport was built to house the No. 6 SFTS. A pilot trainee would learn to fly Harvard and Yale aircraft here after preparatory training at an Initial Training School (ITS) and an Elementary Flying Training School (EFTS). During its four years of operation, the No. 6 SFTS graduated 2,436 fighter pilots from Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand and the United States. Most would go on to an Operational Training School (OTS) where they would learn to fly Hurricanes and Spitfires for the war overseas.
A few reminiscences from Les’ book are reprinted below:
After the war, the base became a private airport. In 1999, a group of dedicated volunteers founded the No. 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum to preserve the history of this important era in Dunnville’s past. The Museum is located at 536 Pt. Maitland Road. It offers displays of photos, memorabilia, records, vintage aircraft and more, in one of the original hangars. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Museum. Visit www.rcafmuseum.org for more details. “THE WEARNE GIBBON AFFAIR AND NO MONKEY BUSINESS” In August 1940, 21-year-old Australian, Leslie John Wearne, joined the Army like so many others did in time of war. He worked in various medical capacities until one day in 1943, he read a magazine article describing the experiences of members of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) training in Canada. He was taken by the stories of “airmen on leave in the Rocky Mountains, at
The rest, as they say, is history and is recounted in an autobiographical book “The Wearne Gibbon Affair and No Monkey Business”. When Les was posted to Canada, he decided to keep a diary. The contents of the diary, his log book, and letters between him and his Canadian bride, Elspeth Gibbon, during 1944-1945 form the basis of the 145-page book. Les’ memoir is one of the few, if not the only, detailed account of what it was like to be a pilot trainee during World War II, and what it was like to be in training in Dunnville. He began his training at the No. 6 SFTS on May 1, 1944. He was part of Course 106 - Section 2, the last course to train there. As this course was late in World War II, it was longer than earlier training courses. Les received his wings on November 17, 1944. On arriving at the No. 6: “We were taken in open trucks from the rail terminus to our RCAF station in Dunnville and were surprised how noisy the Harvard planes were as they flew nearby… It was a nice station, very compact with hangars, barracks and mess all close together and the entertainment hall also nearby.” On his first class: The instructor praised the ground staff who maintained the planes. “He emphasised that if anything went wrong it was most likely human error.” The instructor went on to say, “’Why only two or three weeks ago the pilot in control failed to carry out his cockpit drill properly and took off with the pitch (of the propeller) not in ‘fine’. They went in beyond the runway and were ‘burnt to a crisp’. He repeated ‘burnt to a crisp’. Now that was very impressive stuff and you can imagine the reaction when the class of rookies were dismissed for morning break.” On being introduced to the Harvard: “The Harvard is a good looking plane a lot heavier than the Tiger Moth, being all metal and having a much more powerful Pratt and Whitney engine.” The Link Trainer: “I was introduced to their Link Trainer (simulator) and it’s no better than at Cunderdin” [EFTS] “—they are so artificial and I didn’t enjoy it.” The Link Trainer is a simulated cockpit that would give the student the sensation of flight without leaving the ground. It was mostly used to train for night flying.
On the Hostess House (located at the gate to the base): “We were very fortunate whilst stationed at Dunnville… to have a Hostess House in addition to the YMCA Reading Room and Canteen provided by the Air Force. Facilities included tables and chairs, lounges, a small library and a kitchen to provide tea or coffee and cool drinks… I used the Hostess House a lot when writing letters, or studying in the evenings.” When Les completed his training at the No. 6 SFTS, he handed in his parachute and his log book (EFTS and SFTS) in which he recorded: ► Dual 139 hrs 10 mins ► Solo 100 hrs 05 mins
Photo Captions Les Wearne lives in the family home in Australia and is 99 years young. He is the last remaining veteran of World War II who is a member of the No. 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum. The cover of Les’ book shows the log book he kept of his training hours. Les and Elspeth (nee Gibbon, Toronto), his Canadian bride on their wedding day, November 27, 1944. He and Elspeth met while he was training at the No. 6 SFTS. They raised five children.
► Night Dual 12 hrs 30 mins ► Night Solo 9 hrs 05 mins ► Navigation 13 hrs 15 mins ► Instrument Flying - Dual 36 hrs 10 mins ► Link 44 hrs 45 mins Flying in formation: 14 trips for 17 hrs 10 mins with 3 aircraft, 7 trips for 9 hrs with 6 aircraft, 4 trips for 6 hrs 45 mins with 9 aircraft, and 1 trip for 1 hr 15 mins Dual Squadron, over 34 hrs all together. “That’s a lot of concentration. I was surprised at the hours we had spent flying in formation at Dunnville.” Cross-country flight also accumulated. ► Dual 25 hrs 50 mins ► Solo 24 hrs 20 mins
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► Night Dual 4 hrs 30 mins ► Night Solo 2 hrs Due to the length of the training period, Les had a lot of time to travel. Among other locations, he visited Toronto, Niagara Falls, Crystal Beach (where he was taken by the Giant Cyclone Coaster), Montreal, and Washington, D.C. One memorable trip was to New York City--he had been asked to play cricket with the Mt. Hope team in their return match with a team at New York Stadium. For the rest of his many stories, you’ll have to read “The Wearne Gibbon Affair and No Monkey Business”. A copy was presented to the Dunnville Public Library in 2008. It may be obtained through interlibrary loan through libraries outside of Haldimand County.
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NEW STOPS These schedules will include new additional stops in Delhi (Delhi Medical Centre, Delhi Friendship Centre), Waterford (Waterford Townsend Medical Centre) and Port Dover (Harbour Street), as well as service in Windham Centre and Tillsonburg. There will be a few stop location changes in Simcoe. May 6 will also launch the Brantford bus service.
OUT OF TOWN LOCAL SCHEDULE Our Out of Town schedule will see the bus in Delhi 3x per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Thursdays will see a new Delhi to Port Dover route. The new schedule includes 4x Out Of Town service routes per day compared to the current 3x. Two of these routes will offer travel in the opposite direction.
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March 9 felt like our first real sunny day of the year as the temperature climbed above zero and the sun was dancing in the sky. There wasn’t even the slightest bit of wind or cloud! We were enjoying a 20km run in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. The ground was snow covered and for the most part, it was a fairly smooth surface. The views around us as we climbed the hills and headed back into the valley were stunning! That morning, with the weather so cooperative, there were a few more folks out on the trail… a few mountain bikers, some other runners, a couple of horses and some cross country skiers. Everyone was content, saying hello as they passed feeling the warmth of a beautiful morning! The trail itself is close to the same width as the Lynn Valley Trail, just with a lot more turns and bends, a lot more roots and a whole lot of big hills! One of the sections has a series of hills called the Three Sisters. It is a steady climb which gets a little steeper near the top, but once you get to the top, you deal with one more small hill and then a nice flat section for recovery before heading downhill for a good kilometre. As we neared the bottom of the hill we could see a couple of horseback riders ahead of us, a cross country skier slowly edging around the horses and a mountain biker coming from the other way. As fate would have it, we all ended up at the horses at the same time. The mountain biker got off his bike to walk by the horses, we walked up to the group slowly, and the skier waited to pass the horses as well. It was a cool trail diversity moment with all of us at the same spot on a small trail sharing a smile and a hello on a lovely morning; respecting each other and each sport. The horses were calm, and (with permission) we gave them a rub on the nose. Then everyone carried on their way. I know it doesn’t sound like much, but it really made my day. As we carried on our run, Monica and I talked about what we had just been a part of and came to the same, simple conclusion. All six of us met on this day, and without voicing it out loud, our actions told the tail - no one person or thing owns the trail, it is there for all of us to respect, enjoy and share. Now get out there and enjoy spring!
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Many moons ago, Vic was up in the Huntsville area doing his yearly show. He did this for over twenty years, always staying at the same lodge and enjoying the hospitality of the area. It was on one of these trips while visiting a local artist friend at his home that he was told about a nearby fox den on the property. Well Vic had to see it for himself, so off he went to investigate. Sure enough, he found the den and from a safe distance waited with his camera to see if he could catch a shot. A mom and her two pups appeared and didn't realise Vic was close by. Vic snapped this incredible shot and when he returned home set to work creating the picture on canvas! The results are stunning with Vic freezing a moment in time he will never forget. The piece is appropriately titled Venturing Out.
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Stressful emotional experiences are also known, common triggers for disordered eating and poor digestion.
GUT INSTINCTS As children, we are often taught to listen to our gut. As we get a bit older and our brain matures more, we become aware of our conscience. If something doesn’t feel right, it likely means there is a threat or potential danger, some degree of harm that our instinctive self or survival instinct is communicating we should avoid. This is an innate wisdom, a built-in “safety” for our bodies whereas within the brain, when conscious control is involved, we tend to weigh our decisions on a reward/punishment basis. The difference here is – we are making a decision based on our desires or impulses. Gut level thinking is something we tend to suppress or ignore as we age. As science progresses and evolves, we are discovering that this “ancient brain” deserves much more credit and respect than we give it. Giving this train of thought some consideration - are all children just fussy, picky eaters – or are they responding to a gut “reaction” of sorts that is communicating that certain foods are not providing optimal health or availability of nutrients? (And yes, sometimes they are just being wilful little people that know that a cookie tastes yummier than broccoli…) However, it warrants being a bit of a detective if your child is, or even you are experiencing disharmony in the body of any sort and it can consistently be linked to certain foods or situations. Could these foods they refuse to eat and the mealtime tantrums SOMETIMES be, because they recognise these foods make them feel bad in some way? Or perhaps there is a temporary intestinal imbalance due to a lack of friendly bacteria.
Certain foods can cause hormone and chemical imbalances in the brain as well for susceptible individuals, an area of research that is also advancing. Our immune system is also gut mediated, with as much as 80% of immune function being regulated by our gut! The average adult intestine, in all of its wonders and layers, has the surface area of a tennis court – this is by design not accident. Cravings for specific foods and aversions to foods are both common indications of a food intolerance or systemic imbalance!
YOUR “NORM” MAY NOT BE NORMAL Symptoms are a signal, an opportunity to pay attention to things that are throwing our bodies out of balance or harmony. These are opportunities to learn about and support our bodies to resolve problems that can lead to deeper, more complex health issues. It can be downright dangerous to simply select from the mass number of OTC products to suppress, control or ignore our symptoms. Many prescription medications are also known to inhibit or deplete certain nutrients in your system so be sure to discuss this with a professional as well. In my practice and here at Dover Apothecary, we work to educate people about their bodies. Through proper dietary choices and lifestyle changes (and appropriate supplementation when necessary), we can re-establish a harmonious relationship with our bodies and enable our cells to respond to optimise our true health potential and enjoy vibrant and energetic lives. We urge clients to become educated, empowered
and active participants in their health care. The next time you reach for an antacid or a laxative, give some thought to the choices that are leading to the symptoms and the implications of not making lifestyle changes. Talk to a trusted and qualified Health Care Professional for more information on your unique concerns. Get a second opinion if you aren’t satisfied with your answers. It’s your life and your body so tune in to your “Gut Instinct” – we are a long way off from understanding it as well as it knows us! • • • • As a Natural Nutritional Clinical Practitioner, I am passionate about empowering and educating individuals to understand that health and wellness are in our nature. Holistic health embraces all facets of our life. Seeing the body “as a whole” and recognising that we are uniquely affected by all things - whether physical, mental or emotional, we will experience a cellular response affecting our entire being. Symptoms are signals that our body is out of balance! Digestive health is at the core of all health conditions – science has finally made strides to understand what Hippocrates recognised 2500 years ago! I welcome you to join me in attaining better health for you and your loved ones. Digestive health and dis-ease are all connected to our ability to absorb nutrient dense foods. Whether you have digestive or bowel difficulties, immune dysfunction, inflammatory or acidic conditions,
mood or emotional issues, low energy, fatigue, chronic health complaints or skin disorders, we must “Go with our Gut” first. Supplying our body with food as “Fuel” first, and as fun in moderation and balance will supply your body with the appropriate tools at the cellular level. Discover your foundational health with me and then “build the temple” you deserve to live in. Barb Anstead NNCP, Holistic Nutritionist CONTACT PHONE: 519-410-3544 WEBSITE: healthywellandwise.ca EMAIL: barb@healthywellandwise.ca
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SNAP, CRACKLE, POP It is all too common that with your morning stretch upon rising out of bed, you hear a couple creaks and cracks that can be felt down your back, up your neck and sometimes all the way down to your toes. A cracking noise that is produced through a joint after stretching or long periods of rest is common amongst people of all ages, groups and fitness levels and is harmless. However, the frequency and added force placed on a joint when manually trying to relieve pressure can have negative effects. When a joint or body part feels like it needs to "crack" most of the time, it is the accumulation of gases in the synovial fluid that needs to be released. Synovial fluid is present in your joints and acts as a lubricator, so the joint can move through all its planes of motion with ease and little friction. Sometimes when the joint and synovial fluid act together to generate movement, small air bubbles are produced and make an audible noise once that air bubble is popped. Other causes of noises produced by joints can come from the gliding of tendons and ligaments from one position to another as well as movement in joints with rough surfaces due to loss of smooth cartilage. Wear and tear is eventual with all joints and moderately relieving pressure by stretching to the point of a "crack" is not an issue unless it is done repeatedly with force and movements that are uncontrolled. Over time some negative effects including swelling of the joint area, pain and decreased strength can occur if persistent, forceful thrusts are the mechanism of relieving pressure. Manual therapy and various modalities offered at Great Lakes Physiotherapy can be a solution to your joint discomfort if you're tired of waking up feeling the pressure! Other services offered include spinal decompression that works to precisely stretch the spine in various planes to offer relief.
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OSTEOARTHRITIS WHAT IS IT? Osteoarthritis is characterized by “wear and tear” of the cartilage on either end of the bone.1 With time, the cartilage may break down causing the two ends of the joints to rub against each other. WHO DOES IT AFFECT? Osteoarthritis is more common in individuals over the age of 65.1 Other factors that can contribute to (or even speed up) the wear and tear of osteoarthritis are obesity, injury, and overuse, and genetic factors. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Symptoms include morning stiffness, pain that decreases with movement, swelling, and clicking or cracking within the joint itself.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS WHAT IS IT? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that can affect the entire body. The body’s own immune system mistakenly identifies normal joints as “abnormal,” resulting in an inflammation which can be extensive and painful. If the inflammation is not controlled, damage to the surrounding cartilage and bone within the joint can occur. WHO DOES IT AFFECT? Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in females around the ages of 30–60 years old.2 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are similar to those of osteoarthritis, however, a key difference is that pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis generally does not resolve or see improvement with movement or exercises. TIPS FOR TREATMENT Arthritis can often be managed well with conservative therapy like specific exercises for the affected areas and self-care as well as manual therapy by your chiropractor. However, getting treatment from a combination of various healthcare providers may be needed. If you are experiencing discomfort in your joints, or would like more information about arthritis, visit your family chiropractor. Author: CCA Staff References 1. Arthritis facts. Arthritis Foundation website. Available at: http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/ understanding-arthritis/arthritis-statistics-facts.php. Accessed August 29, 2017. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid Arthritis website. Available at: https://www. rheumatoidarthritis.org/ra/. Accessed August 29, 2017.
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2 TYPES OF ARTHRITIS How They Impact You and What You Need to Know
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting the joints worldwide.1 In Latin, arthro means joint and – itis means inflammation, so together arthritis means inflammation of a joint. Two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While they might sound similar, they have very different causes and symptoms.
ACCOMMODATING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE THE REALITY The complex nature of mental health, mental health concerns, and mental illnesses leave many workplaces struggling to address the problem. Sometimes, workplaces will simply refuse to address concerns entirely. We can’t escape the problem however, as one in five Canadians will experience a mental health problem each year. This means that you know someone who has or is currently, affected by a mental illness. One in three will experience a mental health concern in their lifetime. Every week, 500,000 Canadians will miss work due to a mental health concern. The costs to both business and society are also enormous. Thirty per cent of all disability claims are related to mental health. $51 Billion dollars are lost annually from the Canadian Economy due to mental illnesses. A CHALLENGE FOR LEADERS Much of the time supervisors and co-workers are not aware a performance issue stems from a mental health concern. As a result, mental health concerns often go unrecognised and unaddressed until much later. This means that things don’t get better. Issues can be easily addressed through a minor change in routine or the work environment. Ignoring them can make things worse. Proper leadership practices can make employees more comfortable with disclosing mental health related difficulties. Maintaining a workplace culture built on trust, honesty, and fairness creates an environment conducive to good mental health and enables staff to flag concerns with managers. FIRST STEPS IN RESPONDING TO A MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN Remember to: • Approach your concern as a workplace performance issue • Inform the employee of the possibility of accommodations • Provide access to an EAP or EFAP, or refer them to community services • Set a time to meet again to review their performance • Document the meeting in an objective fashion, without commentary Do not: • Probe or attempt at a diagnosis — you are not a clinician! • Provide a pep talk or tell them to ‘get over it’ • Accuse the person of faking it, or malingering • Bring in personal anecdotes — while many of us have an experience of mental illnesses, don’t assume your experience mirrors theirs. If the employee decides to disclose, be supportive but don’t attempt to solve the health concern. Focus on what you can change, which is the work environment. Focus on solutions for symptoms that impact their work. Supportive performance management is key to effective and successful accommodation. Mental Health Works™ is a social enterprise of the Canadian Mental Health Association. We provide mental health workshops for the workplace. For more information, call 519-752-2998, ext. 112. BRANT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 44 King Street, Suite 203 Brantford, ON N3T 3C7 HALDIMAND NORFOLK OFFICE 395 Queensway West Simcoe, ON N3Y 2N4 519-428-3424 Toll Free: 1-888-750-7778 Website: bhn.cmha.ca
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Liam has previously worked with a variety of different sports teams at the high school and university level. His experience includes Neumann University Women’s Soccer and Basketball, Widener University women’s and men’s basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball and track and field. In the 2019 season, Liam is excited to be covering Junior B Lacrosse for the Niagara Thunderhawks. Liam looks to continue to expand on his skills as a therapist through continuing education courses. He now enjoys being active and spending time with family and friends.
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