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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 6, 2008 - 13 Lisa Panetta Program Lead, Problem Gambling Services SPRIGGS INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 159 CHURCH ST. OAKVILLE, ON L6J 1N1 Oakville (905) 844-9232 Burlington (905) 681-4035 Mississauga (905) 798-7527 Fax (905) 845-1634 Web: www.spriggs.ca p gg E-mail: info@spriggs.ca p gg 481 North Service Rd. W. A4, Oakville, ON Ashley Johnson Problem Gambling Services 481 North Service Rd. West, Unit #A33 Oakville, ON L6M 2V6 905-847-2210 Q: How can you justify having a cleaning service? many A: Modern technology has brought useasier:wonderful developments, which have made our daily lives so much washer and dryers that cut down on time consuming manual laundry duties, microwaves and convection ovens that make meal planning faster and easier, cars that get us to our destinations faster, cell phones that connect us to friends and family at all times, computers that connect us to the world. Yet, we seem to have less and less time to accomplish our daily duties, we are always rushing from work to home, soccer practices to grocery shopping, cleaning to entertaining, and the list goes on. The reality is we work harder and longer these days. And with the holiday season fast approaching comes even more chores to add to our to do lists. So the question we ask is why have a cleaning service? There are certainly many advantages in hiring a cleaning service: crossing one thing off the to do list, taking some stress off your life by giving you one less thing to worry about, allowing you to save some of your precious time to spend with your family and friends, keeping your home clean and tidy so you don't have to. Why spend time cleaning when you can hire professionals to do that for you? Make your life easier and simpler and come home to a clean and tidy house. With Merry Maids you can relax. It's done! For more information please contact merry maids of Oakville at 905-847-2210. (905) 847-6547 Q: What is Gambling? A: Gambling means risking money, property or something of value on an event or activity which the outcome is determined by chance. This includes not only licensed formats such as casinos, bingos, scratch tickets, horse races etc. but also the informal wagering that people do amongst themselves. Q: What is Problem Gambling? A: Problem gambling means that a person's gambling is having a negative impact on their life and/or on the lives of those close to them. This can be the result of a one time event or an ongoing pattern of behaviour. If you are wondering if your gambling is a problem or if you are concerned about someone else's gambling help is available. Q: I was parking my car in a shopping mall and was involved in a minor collision where no one was injured. The police said they would not charge any one as the collision occurred on `private property'. The next year, my insurance policy indicated an `At Fault' accident. in lots. A: Be very carefulwithparkingFault'Both parties could end up an `At claim unless your vehicle is parked or at a full stop. Insurance companies will consider both parties at fault even if you are only partially at fault. Often both parties can resolve an issue between themselves if no one is injured. If, however, one of the parties reports the claim to their insurance company, both insurance companies will be notified. "For past questions and answers in Ask the Professionals, please contact us." Merry Maids of Oakville Nominated for the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence WE CAN HELP! FREE · CONFIDENTIAL · PROFESSIONAL TRAFALGAR RIDGE OPT0METRY Done Right The First Time 2387 Trafalgar Rd. Oakville Making Lives Better One Visit At A TimeTM Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Inc. Office: 905.257.3452 Website: www.nursenextdoor.com Lori Paton RN, RRT Nurse Next Door's services range from a 3 hour a week concierge service to an onsite 24 hr per day Registered Nurse. Q: Why should I hire a handyman? Dr. Errol Noronha (HomeSense/Winners Plaza) 905-338-0377 stretched for time, and the seemingly A: Face it. Most of us areare put on the backburner. For a lot of small household jobs people, it hits all at once just how much they have neglected their home, and they are then faced with what seems a daunting task to put the house in order. Our homes are our biggest investments, so it's important to protect them. House upkeep and maintenance is an important aspect of preserving the equity in your home. In addition to being an affordable alternative for your home repairs, Master Handyman is a convenient way to improve your home's value. We will help keep your home safe and secure. It keeps you and your family healthy. We will save you money by allowing you to fix problems before they get bigger. Ultimately, this effort protects your financial investment. Question: Why can't I use readers bought from a drugstore instead of reading glasses prescribed by my eye doctor? The Benefits of Exercise During Aging As seniors age, exercise and fitness may become a low priority. However, often this is a time in life when even a small increase in fitness can lead to a dramatic improvement in quality of life. Benefits of Exercise Feel better physically and emotionally Improved quality and duration of sleep Exercise helps decrease depression Releases endorphins that are natural pain killers Help regain flexibility Exercise can improve balance and posture, reducing your risk of falling Retain vitality, mobility, independence Answer: Reading glasses prescribed by your eye doctor are prescribed specifically for your particular eye problem. Readers from the drugstore assume both your eyes are equal while in most cases there is a difference in prescription between your left and right eye. Drugstore readers also do not correct for astigmatism that some people may have. Astigmatism is the uneven curvature of the eye which causes distortion and blurring of a an image. This can be corrected in a pair of prescription ey mage eye glasses prescribed by your eye doctor. Therefore while drugstore readers will help only to magnify an image, prescription glasses from your eye doctor will make the image crisp and clear by using a superior optically ground material and take into account any difference between your two eyes. This will then reduce eye strain when reading or working at the computer. To schedule an appointment for your eye exam call 905-338-0377 Nurse Next Door can provide instructions on simple, safe and effective exercises that can be done while sitting or standing incorporating many fitness levels. We can also provide companion caregivers to assist with mobility in the home or perhaps transportation to the local mall for safe, indoor exercise during the winter months. Call today to see how Nurse Next Door can assist you or your loved one with their fitness goals. info@masterhandyman.ca 416-891-JOBS (5627) NEW PATIENTS & WALK-INS WELCOME Making Lives Better One Visit At A TimeTM "Ask the If you have any questions these professionals can answer, please write to: Professionals" c/o The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Road, Oakville L6K 3S4 or fax to: 905-337-5568