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Dr. Jenna Davis Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist 905.844.WELL (9355) Wellness care for the entire family! Specializes in: Pediatrics Pre and Postnatal Care Naturally Turning Breech Babies Headaches/Migraines Fertility Issues Low Back/Neck Pain Sciatica Posture and Osteoarthritis Helping Families Every Step of the Way! www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.ca 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON 11 Thursday , January 6, 2011 O A KVILLE BEA V ER w w w .o akvillebeaver .co m March of Dimes goes door-to-door this month For its 60th year, the March of Dimes is in the throes of its annual January March of Dimes month and with it, the organizations largest fundraising campaign. For the 60th straight year, resi- dents across Ontario, including Oakville, will brave the winter weather canvassing door-to-door to raise funds for March of Dimes essential pro- grams and services, helping to increase the independence and com- munity participation of people with physical disabilities. The organization is counting on local community support. Many Oakville volunteers have been involved in the Door-to-Door Campaign for a number of years. Monies collected through the cam- paign will help the thousands of Ontarians with physical disabilities, many of whom have been waiting months or even years for the programs and services they need. Just some of the programs the campaign supports are its Assistive Devices Program, which provides funding for mobility aids, a unique rehabilitation program, Conductive Education, social opportunities for people with disabilities and more. Our goal is to raise over $40,000 in Oakville, said Mary Lynne Stewart, Director of Fund Development and Communications for March of Dimes Canada in a release kicking off the cam- paign. With such a supportive commu- nity, I know that everyone will do what they can so we can exceed our goal. This year, the organization has recruited more than 8,000 volunteers to help fundraise across the province. March of Dimes also has an online component that will allow canvassers to electronically walk their block in support of the campaign. Interested volunteers can register at www.mymod.ca. The funds raised will help thou- sands of Ontario residents with physi- cal disabilities, many of whom have been waiting months or even years for the programs and services they need. March of Dimes Canada is the largest charitable rehabilitation organization in Ontario, providing a wide variety of programs and services to almost 40,000 people annually in communities across the province. Those interested in volunteering or donating to this years campaign can contact 1-800-263-3463, ext. 7705 or visit www.mymod.ca. Alzheimers wake-up call As the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton/Halton joins in Alzheimer Awareness Month, its also joining in a national alarm call after an Alzheimer Society survey revealed an alarming lack of knowledge about Alzheimers especially among baby boomers who are at most risk for the disease. Canadians can test their knowl- edge at www.alzheimer.ca/testyour- knowledge. The online survey of baby boomers across Canada conducted by the Alzheimer Society showed an aston- ishing 23 per cent of boomers cant name any of the early signs of Alzheimers, even though their risk doubles every five years after age 65. Of those surveyed, half identified memory loss as a key symptom, but failed to mention other critical signs. We know over the next 25 years, the numbers of persons with dementia will double. We also know there are things we can do to reduce our risk and/or delay the onset of dementia. Boomers can take steps to protect themselves from Alzheimers and other dementias, said Mary Burnett, CEO of the local Alzheimer Society. Most boomers are familiar with the common hallmark of Alzheimers of not recognizing familiar faces and objects, but less than half know about life-altering changes, such as halluci- nations or total dependency on others for basic care, that occur in the dis- eases later stages. Respondents appeared unaware diabetes, obesity, heart disease and chronic depression significantly increase the odds for developing the disease. During Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society urges people to test their knowledge by tak- ing the survey and those 40 and older, to practice prevention by learning the risks and making simple lifestyle changes: eat a heart-healthy diet, stay active, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight and monitor their blood pressure and cholesterol levels.