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Council supports Mornington plan to extend fibre optic cable reach by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council has given its support to an application for funding by a local service provider to extend fibre optic cable from Drayton to Goldstone, Yatton and Wallenstein. At the Nov. 10 meeting, council received a letter from Mornington Communications general manager Ken Naylor explaining the company is applying to the Small
Community Build Fund (SCBF) to extend the fibre optic network to additional Mapleton communities. “We are estimated passing 160-plus homes and businesses and have the ability to provide service to each of them,” Naylor states in his letter. Through conversations with local residents and business operators, the company has identified these communities as under-served by current
internet providers. “As you well know a quality internet service is becoming a staple to households, and extremely important to business success,” explained Naylor. Mornington has submitted an SCBF expression of interest and is awaiting a response. Council agreed to provide a letter of support should the project reach the full application stage.
New acts announced for talent show Reptile show entertains at school event No fear - Mapleton Preschool held a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza and Reptile Show on Nov. 14 at Community Christian School in Drayton. Jamie Parker of Jamie’s Reptiles presented an informative talk on snakes, skinks and iguanas. Members of the audience had a chance to touch the reptiles’ skin and hold a boa constrictor on their shoulders. Parker (left) shows a group of children a blue tongued skink, which he says can live up to 30 years and make great pets. by Caroline Sealey
DRAYTON - The Drayton Rotary and Kinette Clubs have announced two additions to the acts scheduled to perform at the 2nd annual Drayton’s Got Talent show. Rotarian Lorrie Spaling confirmed there are 27 acts booked for the show on Nov. 28. Local talent includes vocalists, musicians and dancers. Elvis will be in the building, as well. “This year we are excited to have bassoonist Nadina Mackie-Jackson, who recently moved to Drayton,” Spaling said. “She will be performing with her friend and fellow bas-
soonist, Catherine Chen, from the Toronto Symphony.” Mackie-Jackson and Chen both have an impressive list of musical achievements, she added. Mackie-Jackson recently went on tour with Canadian folk legend Valdy and has performed across Canada with numerous symphony orchestras. Chen is currently the associate principal bassoon with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Her past accomplishments include performances with various symphony orchestras in the United States. “It will be a fun-filled evening for the audience with the
addition of these two ladies. Along with our local talent, we are sure to have a successful event,” Spaling said. Tickets for a fundraising draw with proceeds going toward the proposed splash pad in Drayton can be purchased until intermission during the show. The raffle draw will take place after intermission for autographed jerseys, a beer fridge, theatre tickets and more. Admission to the talent show at the Drayton Festival Theatre at 7pm is by donation. For more information contact Lorrie Spaling at 519-6382232.
Construction spending remains strong by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Building activity continues to be strong in Mapleton in 2015, with October figures showing a rise in construction values and
permit fees from the previous year, even though the number of permits issued was down. “Things were a little slower. We only had 18 permits issued, but we still had good construc-
tion value,” chief building official Patty Wright told Mapleton council on Nov. 10. “This time of year it’s to be expected. We’re still going Continued on page 6
Medication, aging focus of presentation at Seniors’ Centre for Excellence by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The aging process and medications were the program focus at the Mapleton Seniors’ Centre for Excellence November congregate lunch. Pharmacist Robin Brown, the guest speaker, explained aging is a natural process in which the body, brain and senses change their behaviour. False concepts linked to aging include sadness, loneliness, disability, low productivity, loss of mental sharpness and illness. Brown said some people adopt the attitude that the damage is done, so why bother protecting your health? The aging process actually is all about changing perspectives, maturity and different thought processes, he stated. Quoting author Mark Twain, Brown said, “Age is more an issue of mind over
matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” By 2036 the seniors population in Canada is expected ROBIN BROWN to double. Currently, 28 to 40 per cent of all medications are prescribed to elderly patients. These medications are for a combination of illnesses and may interact with each other, causing potentially harmful side effects. It is estimated that 87% of adults aged 65 or older are on one medication. Roughly onethird are consuming three medications. Two or more overthe-counter drugs are taken by 70% of the aging population. Drugs include prescriptions,
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over-the-counter medications, vitamins and natural remedies. The aging process makes seniors more sensitive to a medication’s effectiveness, Brown said. “An aging adult taking five medications runs the risk of a 50% interaction between medications. One taking 10 medications increases the risk to 100% interaction,” he said. Drugs change the way the human body functions. Some drugs used together may alter the effectiveness of each other and can be harmful if not used properly, Brown explained. Natural remedies and vitamins are not necessarily safer than prescription or over-thecounter drugs, he noted, adding extensive research on prescribed and over-the-counter drugs determines the potential risk factors. Research on vitamins and natural remedies has been min-
imal, Brown pointed out, adding some “natural” products have been found to contain no natural ingredients and claims of their effectiveness can be misleading. Drug use issues Drug use issues in elderly patients include: - lack of understanding of information discussed at doctor’s appointments; - brand versus generic name confusion; - forgetting to take doses; - keeping and using old medications; - inability to see or read labels; - financial factor - drugs may or may not be covered by Ontario Drug Benefits; and - opening tamper-resistant lids on prescription bottles. The longer a drug has been on the market, the more is known about how it works in the general population, often
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excluding seniors. The more medications a senior takes the higher the risk of adverse effects, drug reaction and interaction and non adherence in the body. Risk factors for many seniors include: - multiple providers, (ie. heart specialist, arthritis doctor); - multiple consumption of drugs; - living alone; - cognitive impairment; - multiple chronic disorders; and - inability to swallow. As the body ages, Brown explained, changes occur in the heart, bones, muscles, bowels and bladder. Stomachs become less acidic, resulting in slower movement of medications through the stomach. The bowels take more time to empty causing constipation. Slow release medications can
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help alleviate these issues. Noting senior bodies contain more fat, less muscle and less water, Brown explained medications are removed at a slower pace as less blood is flowing through the kidneys. The pharmacist said overthe-counter antihistamines can cause confusion, cognitive impairment, low blood pressure and harm to kidneys. These symptoms can lead to potential falls in an aging patient. Pain medications like ibuprofen and ASA have the potential to cause kidney damage, he cautioned. “Keep in mind that quality is better than quantity when taking medications,” said Brown. “A patient should have their entire list of medications reviewed on a regular basis by qualified medical staff ... Be confident the medication you are using is the best for you.”
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