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n t v- weekender saturday february 7 1998 pi 5 advertising feature f hi continence management incontinence or the loss of bladder or bowel control can be a problem for people of any age and is often caused by illness injury or childbirth the vons continence management services helps a client manage his or her unique situation through selfcare strategies often using natural techniques for controlling the bladder or bowel a nurse continence advisor nca visits the client at home or at a longterm care facilityretirement home to develop a treatment plan and then makes followup visits to monitor progress a trusting relationship between nurse and client ensures the clients dignity and selfesteem are respected the counselling teaching and support of the nca help the client signiflcantly improve the quality of life mental health members of the mental health team help clients suffering from illnesses such as depression phobias schizophrenia and anxiety disorders to develop their own internal resources and become as independent as possible von nurses provide convenient confidential inhome counselling for clients their caregivers and families and deliver an effective 24hour yearlong support system the primary nurse also plays a critical role in connecting the client to community resources such as support groups selfesteem courses and various other support agencies for patients going in and out of hospital the von nurse provides seamless care by acting as a liaison with hospital staff as well as the family doctor or psychiatrist by developing and working on a realistic plan with the client and educating the family about the illness the von empowers the client and greatly improves the quality of life enterostomal for those learning to care for their ostomy the assistance and understanding of an enterostomal therapy et nurse are often invaluable in reducing the stress and embarrassment caused by the situation an ostomy a surgical procedure which diverts urine and fecal matter into a pouch next to the skin is often traumatizing for the patient both physically and emotionally the et nurse helps a client adjust by providing instruction in applying the ostomy pouch and helping solve related problems such as skin conditions in fact et nurses are trained to deal with ulcers and bed sores as well as other dressings wounds and skin care the ultimate goal of the et program is to promote a persons dignity independence and participation in family and community life hrandstoy 5000 hwy 7 markville mall for all your office school supplies 9054776660 annual or memorial donations ensures the continued i- l- v im andsireitg30hsoir ability to increase w essential health care services in response to the growing communities needs home help the vons home help program includes homemaking personal care caregiver relief respite care and mildly ill child services these services are affordable and designed for all types of people from expectant mothers multiple birth families single or working parents and busy families to children and adults with special needs or children caring for their parents home help services can also enable seniors patients recovering from illness or surgery or the terminally ill to remain at home and be reasonably mobile and independent von health care aides not only provide skilled and nurturing service but can also brighten someones day in addition theyll leave detailed notes about their visit for the family or caregiver providing them with peace of mind gn retirement residence lcsf in ctucuicnl ulipiiiff friendly caring staff recreational activities security systems large luxury suites elegant dining nursing support services daily housekeeping beautiful surroundings 1955 steeles ave east willowtmle ontario m2i1 3p1 tel 416 4985588 coping with stress is a phenomenon of the 90s that promises to continue into the 21st century you are stressed when you lose your sense of humour procrastinate have difficulty making decisions feel you have no time for yourself or dont get enough rest what to do go for a walk at lunch or listen to music or book tapes while driving get a good nights sleep by keeping consistent bedtimes and wake times all week getting out of bed and doing something relaxing if you have difficulty falling asleep avoiding alcohol within five hours of bed and no caffeine after noon not going to bed on an empty or full stomach facing your clock away from the bed so as not to count down the minutes to morning getting daily exercise scheduling worry time earlier in the day volunteer t volunteers are always welcome and are the backbone to vons continual success working within our communities volunteer positions are available visiting clients telephone reassurance office administrationboard and committee members transportation for von clients for further information an becoming a von volunteer please call allison chtssonvos york 905 8360221 mastectomy services by helen inc large selection of instockjfaastectomy needs 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