Lambeth Villager May 2022

Lambeth Villager May 2022

Lambeth Villager

May 2022 ISSUE 64

Hello Lambeth by Gloria Rae

Congratulations to all of you and good luck with this year’s Harvestfest celebrations! Our “Pillars of the Community” program has been a great success and I just want to thank those who’ve been sending in their nomina- tions and to those winners who have been dedicating their time and efforts to improving life for others in Lambeth. Please keep those nominations coming in. I have $100 Gift Certificates from No Frills for those selected. It’s just a little give back for all that you do. The Lambeth Legion is again open…yeh! And everyone can get back to their socializing, euchre playing and just generally having a great social place to hang out. In the meantime, I will be around to see all my advertising clients, find out what’s going on in Lambeth and to help any businesses who wish to advertise with us. So, give all those moms out there a great day, show them howmuch you appreciate them and enjoy the month of May!

Well Ladies, isn’t it nice to be able to wear lipstick again! Seriously, we’re heading into Spring soon and I hope all of you take advantage of the nice weather with the lifting of the Covid regulations.

You can plan your gardens, plant your perennials, pot up your annuals in containers, decorate your homes outside and get ready for the summer weather. Let’s just hope all this happy stuff lasts. Speaking of Spring, ladies do yourself a favour and go see the spectacle of spring colours and beautiful fashions that Michelle at Kimberly’s Fashions have showing up daily. I was in there and couldn’t help myself…oops. The Harvestfest Executive has been found and a fine group of people have come forward to keep this heritage event going.

Lambeth Lions Easter Food Drive The Lambeth Lions wrapped up their Easter Food drive in early April. “Because of the very generous donors, we were able to provide two local food banks – the London Chaplaincy on Southdale, and Bub’z – with over three truckloads of donations,” said Lion David Mitchell. Dave would also like to thank Foodland, No Frills and the Lambeth Legion for their assistance during the drive. For more on the Lambeth Lions, visit www.lambethlions.com Mother’s Day is May 8. Shop local for your Mother’s Day brunch, lunch, flowers, treats and gifts!

Lambeth Lions Club Giant Yard Sale Lambeth United Church Friday June 11, 2022 8:00am – 1:00pm To donate call Lion Dale (519) 652-5856 or Lion Terry (519) 652-8116 Velofix mobile bike repair is now servicing London & surrounding areas. Save Time – Ride More with Vélofix Mobile Bike Repair

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not only a great problem solving idea for the community but incredibly generous. James offered a solution for both the young adult(s) and the community at large, while trying to maintain safety for both.” James offered to sponsor rental at the St. Thomas Dragway and Grandbend Motorplex so that the youth involved could take their bikes or cars to the track at no charge and enjoy riding in a safe and respectful manner. “I simply wanted to give them a safe place to have fun without bothering anyone else and maybe learn to love the racing sport as much as I do!” said James. James had started pumping gas after school and soon started fixing tires and doing general work in the auto repair shop – Tommy’s Motors – owned by his father Tommy. He became a Licensed Technician, married his high school sweetheart Lori, and purchased the repair side of the business. For 35 years James and Lori have given back to the Lambeth and beyond community by sponsoring local youth programs and volunteer clubs. James has been a Scouts Canada Leader, Lambeth Minor Hockey Coach and Lambeth Youth Soccer Coach, often serving in Vice President or President roles for the organizations too. The couple supports Harvestfest, Rotary initiatives and the Lions Club’s Memory Box Program, as well as Grand Bend and local auto racing. In 2006 James received the first ever Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Award.

James and Lori Shields Nominated by ROBERT SEHL Sponsored by MASSE’S NOFRILLS “As a resident, business owner, and all around great guy, I’d say he is very deserving of this accolade,” wrote Robert Sehl, about the Lambeth Villager Pillar of the Community award. “His incredibly thoughtful offer last year to the young adult(s) causing con- cern by speeding on local roads was

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April Lambeth Villager Pillar of the Community James Shields receives his $100 Gift Certificate from Massé’s No Frills. To nominate a Lambeth Pillar of the Community, email details to Cathy@VillagerPublications. com with the subject line Lambeth Pillar of the Community.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS by Peter Semchism HEALTH & WELLNESS by Peter Semchism Health andW llness by Peter Semchism Assorted Health Topics

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Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Did you know that sitting is becoming the new smoking ? Everyone is aware of the negative effects of smoking on health but it seems that pe ple in 2022 are sitting more than ever before. Worldwide, the average person sits for 12 hours per day making physical inactivity the fourth leading cause of mortality worldwide. “Do not drink alcohol with this medication.” This warning is often seen on prescription and non-prescription medications. It’s a warning to be heeded. Alcohol can reinforce a sedatio side effect of the edication which m y make driving d ngerous. It’s interesting that in the past year, there has been discussion of putting a label o all bottles of lcohol aying “May cause cancer”. Alcoh l h s been linke with ma y typ s of cancer. If you are looking for a spring re lution, abstaining from alc hol of any kind would be a good ne for your better health. Peter Semchism Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disori nted; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experience forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of rec nt events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegr tion of judgment and reasoning bilitie Peter Semchism There is so much health information av ilable to people today. The internet is full of it and of course social media can be a source of information and misi formation. Check with p opl you trust for informati about our health . Ask your doctor or pharmacist what good, reliable sources of information they would recommend. If y u are trying to get pregnant and still smoke, it’s a good time to stop. Women who smoke have more difficulty becoming pregnant . Also, smoking during pregnancy can be detrimental to the unborn baby’s brain and lung . One of the best medicines in the world is a p sitive attitude although it has been very difficult to find these past cou le years. P ople who are or ch rful and who take time

Page 6 Lambeth Villager • May 2022 Treatm nt of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - ing bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experience forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of recent events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning abilities increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - i g bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Treatment of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications (which may also be used in other forms of dementia), including: cognitive enhancing agents tranquilizers antidepressants antianxiety medications anticonvulsants 2473 Main St., London N6P 1P9 A S aple in Lambeth for over 40 years! Th nk you for your continued support! Order Online at www.villagepantry.ca To advertise here please contact [email protected] OPEN FOR DINNER TUESDAY – SATURDAY Sunday & Monday 7am – 3pm Tuesday to Saturday 7am – 8pm

To advertise here, please contact [email protected] Always keep in mind that we are here for you and your needs. Please feel free to give us a call. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health or medications you can reach us at 519-652-9066. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. Issue 45 Aprelude comment to approaching summer: There is no known beneficial effect of tanning to human health . But it is well- documented that long-term unprotected exposure to sunlight can be detrimental. Make it a habit to use your sunscreen. Did you know that laughter is good for your health and well-being? It can boost the Immune System, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress. Try to laugh every day. Jun 2020 Lamb th Villager Page 7 to enjoy the simple pleasures of life se m to hav l ss sickness. Even if they do get sick, they seem to get well faster because of their positive mental state. S c ates said, “When your feet hurt, you hurt all over”. Often, foot pain is th result of poor fitting shoes. You can prevent corns, bunions, and other f ot problems by w ring well-fitt d shoes. But if you have these problems, pharmacists can suggest measures to bring some relief. When you ask for advice on choosing a non-prescription medication remedy , th pharmaci may ask you few questio about your health and what ot er medications you are aking. This is so the products recommended will not cause problems with your existing medical co dition. It’s an important art of the role of pharmacists a d to help you get the right edication for your needs. One of the positive results of COVID-19 w s that it raised our awarenes of a new vaccine technology: mRNA vaccines. Research o this technology began about eight years ago and its successful use in the pandemic is unparalleled. This mRNA technology s ow much promise in reating other medical problems. For example, studies are looking at a possible vaccine for pancreatic cancer. About 40 per cent of people over 65 have hearing problems that hamper their ability to communicate and converse properly. It’s often treated alm st jokingly but is something that should b looked at seriously. Hearing impairment can lead to depression and feelings of isolation. There is help and this help can enhance your life immensely. Hydrocortisone cream is the only “cortisone” cream available without a prescription. It is useful for minor rashes, itchy skin, and other minor skin conditions. It works by reducing swelling and inflammation of the tissues. However, it shouldn’t be used for cuts or broken skin, acne, cold sores, or fungal infections. It could make matters worse. There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s diseas medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage cau ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms the progression of the disease. Medications such as d astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down m Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. I blood pressure or cholesterol, transient ischemic attacks had a stroke, you should seek continued treatment for th to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is many activities the person can still do safely. Encourage dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social r much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle cise, proper nutrition, and fluid intake. Special diets an are generally unnecessary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the followin ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including and phone numbers to help the person complete the tas structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and distu duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines can reduc and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or i time. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and gett viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, a ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possi furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low tempe scalding. driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It r standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzhe caregiver’s support group in your community may be he Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s con riorate over time and additional full-time personal care m In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the of the individual and their family. Pe er S mchism is a Pharm cist t Greenh lls Pharmac There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s disease, nor are there medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage caused by it. How- ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. Medications such as donepezil*, riv- astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down memory loss. Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, transient isch mic attacks (TIAs), or have had a stroke, you should se k continued tre tment for th se conditions to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is to focus on the many act vities the person can still do safely. Encourag a pers n with dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social relationships as much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle through exer- cise, pr per nutrition, and fluid intake. Speci l diets and supplements are generally unnec ssary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the following may be help- ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including times, plac s, and phone numbers to help the person complete the task. structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and disturbances to re- duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines ca reduce disorientation and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or instruction at a time. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and getting lost by pro- viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, and phone num- ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possible by keeping furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing locks on medi- cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low temperature to avoid scalding. driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a vehicle. Drive them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It requires under - standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzheimer’s disease caregiver’s support group in your community may be helpful. Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s condition will dete- riorate ov r time and additional full-time personal care may be needed. In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the best interests of the individual and their family. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth.

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Well, DK Canada has put together some great suggestions in their Mother’s Day Boutique – from beauty to gardening, food, wine and more. What caught this Mom’s eye? I’ve become more concerned with the chemicals found in many soaps, shampoos, makeup products etc, so Natural Beauty was definitely a book I wanted to explore. And I liked what I found – from the philosophy of the book – “Concern for what we put in our bodies and a recent trend for natural and wholesome foods, extends into concern for what we are applying to our bodies.” The chart detailing what ingredients are harmful (ie:Sodium Lauryl) was eye opening – and quite frightening. “On average we each use nine different products with a total of 126 unique chemical ingredients, daily. Yet 90 percent of these chemicals have never been fully evaluated for safety.” Okay, so what can be done differently and with less harmful ingredients? There are wonderful suggestions and ideas presented – use natural ingredients from oils, seeds, fruits and plants. How? Recipes are included for cleansers, creams, masks, lip balms, hair products as well as hands and feet. There’s lots or great info to take in and try out. Here’s a recipe for Honey and Oat Scrub. I was surprised by the extra chapters on make-up, food and nutrition. A Sunlit Weapon is the 17th entry in Jacqueline Winspear’s long running and much loved Maisie Dobbs series. Picking up the latest in this series feels like settling in with an old friend to catch up. I appreciate that Winspear keeps the narrative moving forward. We’ve been with Maisie through her younger years through to the current time period – 1942 WWII. She’s gone from a servant on an estate to now being a licensed psychologist and private investigator with her own office. Winspear takes historical events and weaves them together with a mystery in each book. I really enjoy the historical bits. A Sunlit Weapon uses the air ferry women as a basis for one of Maisie’s cases. While the plotting and mysteries are always excellent, it is the characters that have me coming back for each new book. Maisie is a great lead – calm, thoughtful, somewhat impulsive and curious. Winspear has kept the personal lives of all the characters moving forward as well. I’ve become quite invested in their lives and what might be next for them all. Maisie’s assistant Billy Beale is a perennial

favorite supporting character. He and Maisie work well together. All of the characters have suffered some loss over the years - which mimics life. But, they continually put one foot in front of the other and move forward – can do, keep calm and soldier on. The latest case is a complicated one and as things progress, two of Maisie’s cases seem to have something in common. I appreciate the way the cases are solved with leg work, conversations and slowly piecing together clues and observations. And with Maisie there’s also that extra little bit intuition. The settings have always been a character in these books as well – each described so well that I can picture them. (I’d love to be in the car with Maisie, motoring down a country road). Read more from Luanne at http://luanne-abookwormsworld.blogspot.co m Fur Paws Only Salon & Boarding Do you want someone to love your dog while you are away? We will, with our in-home boarding. IN-HOME DOG BOARDING Do Your Dog A Favour! Spring is here so let us clip that matted fur today!

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Are You Ready For Golf Season? by Dr. Derek Nash, DC – Lambeth Spine & Sport Clinic Golf season is starting up after another lovely Canadian winter. Golfers everywhere have been staring at their clubs for the last six weeks in hopes of an early spring and the nice weather is finally here. Mentally we are all more than ready to get back on the course but is your body ready? If you are like most golfers, you spent the winter doing activities that are not even close to golf related (hockey maybe? gym occasionally? nothing at all?). A lot of early season swing awkwardness can be attributed to regaining the mobility and motor control for golf that we have lost over the off season. The tests below are part of the Titleist Performance Institute screen for golf mobility. Give them a try! 1. The Lat Test

2. Toe Touch Test This one is easy. Touch your toes without bending your knees. Inability to do this leads to decreased power, loss of position and poor setup posture. 3. Seated Trunk Rotation Test Many golfers lack true thoracic spine rotation. The lack of ro- tation may cause them to create excessive low back rotational forces or overuse the shoulder joint to compensate for limited thoracic spine mobility. Begin seated, legs together, with your arms crossed holding a club across your chest. Place two clubs on the ground in an X in front of you. Rotate your upper body left and right. You should be able to meet or pass the line created by

Tightness in the lats can lead to loss of posture when the arms are elevated, limit rotation and limit power. Stand with your back to a wall, place a 6-iron in the arch created by your low back. Flatten your low back to hold the club in place (if this is already difficult, we have a problem). Raise

the x on the floor (45° each way). If these are hard, your mobility is very likely limiting your early season performance on the course. See you on the course! Images Courtesy of MyTPI.com

your arms overhead holding the club against the wall. A pass is when you can move your arms to a position between the nose and the wall while holding the club in place.

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Who’s a dilly of a Doula? Jayne Dill! My name is Jayne Dill and I have been a Lambeth resident with my family since 1986. My husband Paul and I raised our three daughters here and are thrilled that they have all returned to Lambeth to raise their families. As a member of the Lambeth Lions Club, I appreciate the value of com- munity in Lambeth.

ensure that they are making fully informed decisions regarding their end-of-life care. At this time, we may ask ourselves, “What is lost? What’s left?” and “What is possible?” With a few tools including guided self-reflection, I work with individuals to get clarity around what is most important to you, what you value, what are you willing to sacrifice and howwe can make your goals happen. I advocate for the individual with their health care team, for community supports and appropriate pain and symptom management. I empower the individual to be in the driver’s seat, to make informed decisions and to have their Advance Care Plan completed, documented and shared with their Power of Attorney. I educate the individual to the multiple options of treatment, deathcare, funerals, and body disposition. I support grief and bereavement and help identify and create legacy for the dying. All interaction is done with respect and dignity for the individuals’ values. Death is going to happen. There is no getting around that. Its never too early to plan, but its often too late. There is no better gift to leave your loved ones than having your plan for health and finance completed. It leaves no guessing on their part. As a community educator, I am available as a presenter on Advance Care Planning (ACP). We look at what ACP is, why you need one, how to create it and who to choose for your Power of Attorney. If you make your decisions for finance, property and health care ahead of time, chances are your health care needs and estate will be settled according to your documented wishes. If you do not have an Advance Care Plan or have not discussed your wishes, someone else will make the decision for you, based on assumptions and best guesses. The lack of clarity can cause disharmony amongst family members. We all have wishes that don’t necessarily all get fulfilled. If we can get closer to those wishes, than we have made the death experience a little better than it may have otherwise been. Contact information: [email protected] Facebook: Now Before You Go, and London Death Doula

I would like to introduce you to my role as an End-of-Life Doula, or Death Doula at Now Before You Go . You may be more familiar with Birth Doulas, women who support other women during the birthing process. Likewise, End of Life Doulas support individuals in the dying process. We provide support, practicalities, companioning, departure directions for the patient, and assist the family. Just as a lot of preparation goes into a birth, those of us who work in the ‘end of life’ field understand the extensive preparation that would ensure – to the extent possible – that we have a ‘good death’. An End-of-Life Doula sees death and a natural process within the life cycle. As a Registered Nurse who has worked in oncology and palliative care, I have observed a gap between a patient’s treatment and when treatment ceases to be helpful or is no longer available. It can be a painfully stressful time. As an End-of-Life Doula, I can help to bridge that gap by supporting the serious illness conversations and the decision-making with individuals to

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