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17 · · Thursday, Thursday, January October 17, 20, 2013 2011 OAKVILLE OAKVILLEBEAVER BEAVER · · www.insideHALTON.com www.insideHALTON.com 13 An Oakville Beaver Advertising Section · A diagnosis of dementia does not immediately · Age remains the biggest risk factor; after 65, the risk require a person to give up their job or change their daily doubles every five years routine. · Dementia can occur in people in their 40s and 50s · Seeing the person and not their disease helps us to · Changes in the brain that eventually lead to demenfocus on what they can do rather than what they can't tia can start decades before symptoms appear do. · Manage time effectively. One of the problems with an · Learn the facts about dementia and help dispel inacFear of workload exclusion is orthe being treated prevents increased time in the differently day to complete that curate information people withnot dementia from seeking the This helpreality they need or it work does simultaneously increase. makes · Share your story. If you or someone in your family disclosing their disease. easy to become overwhelmed with stress. But a few time has dementia, speak up. Your example could help some· Accessing support, resources and information early management can affect help. Prioritize certain in the diseasetechniques can positively the experience oftasks, liv- one else. · Volunteer at our Alzheimer Society to raise awareensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead f ing with dementia for those diagnosed and their fami-of ness or participate in an event those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work, be reallies. · Invest in research to find the causes and a cure and istic. If a schedule isn't with realistic, that will cause that more · Engaging people dementia in only activities better treatments build on their strengths will improve their well-being and stress. · Raise your voice and tell our government to make make it easier for them to live with the disease. dementia care a priority Talking about dementia openly and honestly helps to · Maintain a personal life. Effectively managing stress at dispel inaccurate information, change attitudes and proAbove all remember to "See the person and NOT the work involves having a personal life away from the office. All mote a better understanding of the disease. disease!" work and no750,000 play is a recipe for stress. Nodementia matter how big a · Nearly Canadians have today For more information please contact the Oakville office workload awaits you at the office, be sure to make time for of the Alzheimer Society at 289-837-2310. and the figure is rising enjoyable activities away from work. Spend time with friends While employees might not be able to quell their fears of and family, plan a weekend getaway or simply relax at home. one day being laid off, there are things they can do to reduce Such time, even if it's not as often as you might like, makes the stress that often accompanies such fears. Stress is a part dealing with stress at the office that much easier to handle. of The mostthought professions and can the evendentist be a good motivator. Digital X-Rays: Dental x-rays are now machines can now do it all and individu- lished. Lasers improve the way current of visiting However, when stress is prolonged or excessive, results no longer matters. On the care is delivered and enhance the digital and hence easily accessible and expertise often meets with varied expressions of al the · Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for can be very unhealthy. and women high stress patient's dental experience. contrary, the dentist's training and artis- Psychological pain, fear and anxiety. Men Many people dowith stress. In fact, the American Association notes Procedures mobile. Digital x-rays reduce radiation levels are to more likely suffer unless from depression, and that once active required scalpels eye are more important than suggested ever. not want visit the to dentist their ticanxiety that studies have physically people have and sutures exposure, are more comfortable and cardiovascular disease. When with facedtechnolwith prolonged or exces- Clear are now performed with laser technology environmentally friendly. Invisalign Braces: Metal braces teeth are on fire. 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Today, computer-generand changing it good, it isn't a exercise seems give the body at ability dealing to with The practice dentist's integrate this Dr. Arun Narang has been practicing andtoinvisible prise that technological advancements ated, clear, removable * Determine what is causing the a stress. triggers While exercising, the body's physiological are technology with systems your particular treat- family, cosmetic, orthodontic, implant aligners are astress. popular option among in dentistry have come to give us bet- Stress varymore depending on the individual, so men women who forced to communicate with one another. These to same sys- dental fear and laser dentistry since 1984. His ment is essential reducing and teens. Clear aligners are not ter, pleasant dental experience. Inandadults are coping with excessive should write down anything the tems must also communicate one another when clinical expertise in solving all types of andwith anxiety. for everyone, dentist's understandthis editorial, we'll look stress at how five new that causes them a negative response, whether that response responding to stress. Re gular exercise helps the body comOral Cancer Screening: New technolo- dental problems has been crafted out of technologies are making your visit to the ing of malocclusions (bite problems), is physical, emotional or mental. After a week,jaw sit down and more are efficiently, that helps when the to enhance his passion for dentistry and helping gies have been introduced growth andmunicate development impor- something dentist more comfortable and pain-free. look at the various things that triggered these negative time comes to respond to stress. CEREC-3D: Cerec 3D helps restore tant in determining your candidacy for the detection of pre-cancer conditions people. His Oakville Dental Arts office is responses. work to Determine if for oral cancer. VELscope for example, equipped with the latest technological technology. teeth in aChoose matterone of and minutes. It resolve helps it.this there is a way this trigger can be avoided. Do this with each Stress at the office is likely always going to be acell concern for abnormal growth that when gadgets; the clinic offers a pleasant Laser Dentistry: Today, the use of looks make veneers, crowns, inlays and onlays trigger one by one. It might not be possible to successfully for working men and women. However, there are to to more pre- spa-like dental experience and welcomes dentist right before your eyes, thus reducing a lasers in the treatment of periodontal detected allows the ways address each trigger, but it's worth the try and it is likely that cope with stress matterlocate how daunting a workHeavier workloads have left many workers dealing with elevated new patients and referrals. risk areas and do a more teeth whitening, toothno cisely multiple-visit treatment to a one-visit gum disease, effectively certain triggers can be successfully avoided. load might be. (MNS) levels of stress. Happy smiling! appointment. This is not to say that decay and pain relief are well estab- thorough assessment. There are too many misleading and unhelpful stereotypes about dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Too often this misinformation fosters feelings of shame, rejection and embarrassment in people living with the disease ­ at home, at work and in the community. Misinformation prevents others from taking the disThe workers also of the world are working more. So says an ease seriously. annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In It's 40 natural to of make light ofadmitted things we fear most. But 2010, percent employees their workload had statements like "I forgot, it must be Alzheimer's" are hurtincreased compared with the previous year. ful and perpetuate negative attitudes towards people with While there are families. many reasons that can account for a dementia and their Making assumptions about heavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries people with dementia can impede their ability to live life across the globe has, in instances, left those who to the fullest and stops usmany from having real conversations weren't laid off with extra work. And companies might be about the disease. Please to understand: surprised know just how much this approach isn't workDementia does not define People with ing. TheMetLife study also foundthe thatperson. 68 percent of employdementia are still people with unique abilities and strength ees surveyed reported that the quality of their work had who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant · Dementia is a degenerative brain disorder. It affects role in how well theyand did their jobs. everyone differently its progression varies from person to person. Good stress and bad stress Understanding the details about dementia can at be helpful Tips to help you cope with stress work Extra work k load l d takes k its toll ll on the h mental l health h l h of f employees l Technology has transformed dentistry in many ways 20 010 Gold Aw ward Winne er Oa akv kville e Be Beaver eaver Oakville Dental Arts