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PAGE A4, WHITBY FREE PRESS, Seniors~, NOVEMBER 23,1988 PHYSIO DESIGNS Magnetic treatrnentforpain relief, . By Debbie Luchuk With the emphasis on healthy alternatives to drug treatments for pain by the medical professions at this time, seniors are looking for alternative methods of dealing with pain. Physio Designs of Whitby have a drug-free alternative to pain relief of backaches, tennis albow, muscle aches, tendonitis, sports sprainsand muscular tension - anything that responds to an increase in blood circulation with their biomagnetic therapy pads. The magnetic field of the pad, when placed over the area of pain, widens the blood vessels beneath it, allowing more blood te the injured area. The phanomenon of magnetic 'traatmant has been knowin for more than lOyears as the Hall* Effect. Earliar designs of magnets were less succassful in treating , ainful conditions, as they did not ave the circular, north and' south polas alternating pattern that effectively reachas ail blood vassels. ýThe pads corne in three sizes and types: multi card (52mm x 82mm x 0.75mm); forte Icircla (4Omm diameter by 1.5mm); and large cîrcle (9Omm diameter by .75mm). S The multi card and the large circle are designad for use over largar, less specific areas of pain and the forte circle is for use over focused areas of pain. 1The pads have been tested by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and have been condoned by several doctors, physiotharapists and chiroprac- tors, according te John Jordan, director of marketing for Physio Designs. "These pads are ideal for people with allergies or' people who don't want te take drugs for pain. Thay are hypoallergenic." "They are therapy without chemistry, and work at a natural levai," Jordan. said. Initial cost of the pads is minimal, averaging $20 apiece, and thay are guaranteed for life. Application of tha pads does not cost much aither; thay can ba held in place by madical tapas or by an elastic bandage. " They are portable, and a one time purchase," ha said. c q.- Since the first marketing of the pads in late September, Jordan said that the company has had nothing but positive feedback from users who have found pain relief from arthritis, tennis elbow, lower back problems, and neck ache. Jordan said advartising is plannad for madical, physio- therapy and chiropractie journals to promota the product, but says "word of mouth will do a lot." Physio Designs supplies physiotherapy and chiropractie equipmant. to chiics and hospitals, and is located at 1751 WentWorth St., unit 1. GOo d Companio"*ns Club has Thiursday activities for local senior citizens By Adam Sikora For seniors looking for some- thing te do with thair peers and a chance te'ý meet naw friands, thare's the Good Companions Club. In operation for more than 10 years, the club was originally based at Fairview Lodge. Now located at St. Mark's Church hall, the club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. every other Thursday. Thara is a fée of $5 te join the club, of which one dollar goas te the United Senior Citizans of Canada. The purpose of the club is to provide seniors a chance to gather socially, with card playing- (usually bridge and auchre) and crokinole as a source of recre- ation. At one tinia, a bazaar was offered, but was discontinued due te church regulations. Robert Wagg, who has served a two-yaar term as president and is te, ba succaeded by Renea Roberts, says response is good, with a turnout of about 50 people avary week. Although many are regulars, Wagg says naw mem- bers are always welcome, and ha encourages aIl seniors in Whitby to corne out and give the club a try. Inn ovative gift-buying for sen iors Consult a lingerie shop for assistance with the right choice. What about some of the new skin care lines for men, faaturing scrubs, moisturizers and shaving products? The cosmatician at a large department store such as Eatens should be able te assist in a purchase in praviously unax- ýS«3e te FR OM PAGE Ai dressy fiats. Popular colors are purple, greens, bright pink, rads accented with black. How about some feminine underthings? Not the basic cotton undies! Tr-y something tasteful, yet lacy and embroiderad. Se wîc rsml VVe=,st Lyride=>, I-ighw«ay 4#2 B& Jeffeary Senior Discount Special 400 Dundas St. W., Whitby, Ontario 666-2150 Store Hours: Mon. - Wed. & Sat. 9 amn. - 5:30 pm. Thursday &Friday 9 am. -8 pm. 'Tor Your Shopping Contveni'ence". Phone lI Orders, Ready The Same Day < *Supplies Permitting-J plored territory of men's skin supplies. An old-fashioned shaving soap in a cup and brush set would be appreciated by a man who shaves and enjoys the quaint gift. What about some interasting underwear, for fun gifts for the senior man in your lifa? Boxer sports corne in many colorful patterns such as hearts, characters, Santas and so on, and can ba bought at most large department stores. For aither sex, there are gift certificates for movies or a play. Obtain these at a movie theatre or the live theatre centra of your choice. How about a gift certificata for dinner at the senior's favorite restaurant, or mayba just a restaurant featuring a variety of foods, such as Moviola Café?, People of aIl ages appreciate board gamas. Of note, Bal- derdash, a vocabulary gama with a twist, inspiras a great deal of lavity when played with a faw people, expecially over the Christmas holidays. Most woman know fromn experience that the inan ini their lives féel an uncontrollable urge te enter any Canadian Tire or hardware store, Radio Shack and so on, and know how hard it is to pull tham away from the auto- motive or gadgets section. One can't go wrong buying "teys for big boys" such as interior car heaters, tape caddies, coco mats, radios and aIl the acces- sories for a vehicla. Wheri al aise fails, try te get a list of wants and naeds from the senior te be gifted. Cut loose from- the conven- tional! Try buying something a littla different 'for your favorite senior - ha or she will graatly appreciata the thought. MARG CHLAMBERS Homem*-akeràse'rvice can help elderly, disabled By Debbie Luchuk Providing housekeeping service and fiandship, the Red Cross Homemaker Service meets the needs of the alderly and disabltbd in Durham Region. Marg Chambers of Whitby is just one of the many home- makers. As a child, Chambers looked after hier grandmother and great aunt. After hier sister received assistance several years ago from the Red Cross service, Chamibers- herseîf decided to become a homemakar. She began on a part-time basis in the fall of 1980, and took, a 120-hr. course at Durhami College that wintar as well as first aid training and in-service training offered by the Red Cross. Seeing six clients aach week, for two- or five-hour periods, Chamnbers assists with house- keeping, bathing, laundry, shop- ping and provides companionship te the shut-in clients. "Ia friand te them, as they usually dont sea anyone.aIse," she says. Clients are mainly the elderly, and requira longterm assistance. Chambers forms close friendships with hier clients, -but it can becoma difficuit when the homemaker becomas too attachad to the client. "For the fia fwyât;I very. attachad and involved. I now try te remain on the outside,"i Chambers gays. Clients rafer themselves ,,,,r through a doctor, and& ,- a homemaker is sent out te -',the home shortly after- the. requast is made. Homemakers can work part-tima and ara paid for their services. "Ites a learning axparience and it's neyer dulI. You make a lot of friands," Chambers says. To obtain the services of a homemakar or toý become a homemaker, call the' Rêd Cross at 434-8700. Do you hâve a physical disability? Are you betwean 16 and 64 years old? And do you live wvithin the boundaries of Durham Region? If so, the Ontario March Of Dîmes is asking you to take part in a survey. The survey is aimed at improving'. and developing Ontario M4arch of Dîmes services and programis in Durham Region. It deals, with such areas as amployment, transportation, housing and support care. "We bave had an excellent response. so far," said h-ena Sabo, survay co-ordinator, "and wa are very grataful to those people who volunteered their tima and informaàtion. But we do need many more participants. That way the information we collact wiIl truly reflect the naeds of a wide cross-section of physically disablad adults in the region." A personal interview, of less than an hour, will ba arranged. AIl information is kapt in strict confidence. To, arrange for an interview, calI the Durham Region office,, of the- Ontario March of Dimes, at 434-5280. IIeIp your Heart Fund HeIp your Heart Give as geneiuusly as you are able, A. it .MAi -çh y 1 r 0_ Nov. 23 ta 29thle <Lottery Tickets and Tobacco Products not included) Hasty Market March of Diimes wants particeipationm suirvey, -- _ 1