Issue #358 October 29th, 2018 Feeding Our Curiosity, Uncovering Strengths

F O C U S

174 Oliver Road, PO Box 1087, Campbellford, ON

1-866-514-5774 or www.commcare.ca

November is Falls Prevention Month!

About Fall Prevention Month

Fall Prevention Month is a campaign that encourages Canadian organizations and

individuals to come together to coordinate fall prevention efforts for a larger impact.

Organizations are participating by planning activities and sharing evidence-based

information on fall prevention

Why do we need Fall Prevention Month?

Older adults are a vital part of families and communities. Falling can lead to depression, mobility problems, loss of

independence and death.

Key statistics in Canada

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults

The average Canadian older adult stays in hospital 10 days longer for falls than for any other cause

Falls in older adults account for $2 billion in direct health care costs annually

Over 1/3 of older adults will be admitted to long-term care after hospitalization for a fall

Falls in older adults are predictable and preventable. There are many organizations and individuals working hard to

increase awareness of the issue and encourage action to prevent falls and injuries from falls.

www.fallpreventionmonth.ca

If you wish to be removed from the distribution list at anytime, simply send a reply to this linked email.

Why Should You Practice Yoga?

All you really need to begin practicing yoga is your body, your mind, and a bit of curiosity. Many people think that

they need to young and flexible in order to begin yoga, but that's simply not the case. Yoga can help to build

muscle strength and also protect from conditions like arthritis and back pain.

Our Yoga class in Hastings is led by Kim Bright-Wallace (pictured left)

and runs every Wednesday at the Hastings Civic Centre from 1:00

pm—2:00 pm.

She teaches more than just physical postures, she connects the

movement of the body to the rhythm of breath.

Why not give Yoga a try? This class is a pay as you go and very

reasonable with a $4.00 fee per class.

For more information, call the Hastings office (705)696-3891 or our

Campbellford office (705)653-1411.

Or visit our website: www.commcare.ca/

wellness.html

Touch A Truck Event in Port Hope

Many thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy Touch A Truck. With over 500 hundred in attendance, and 30

plus vehicles to be explore it was an amazing day on Saturday October 13th in support of Ed's House

Northumberland Hospice Care Centre. We thank all our sponsors for all their support, The Port Hope Rotary Club

and Ruby’s Cotton Candy for supplying the food. Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who brought

along their vehicles for the youngsters to enjoy, to our volunteers and the Special Event Committee. It was

an awesome family event and raised over $10,000 to support the Honouring the Journey Campaign for Ed’s

House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre.

Submitted by: Lynda Kay—Campaign Director

Quick Fact: Did You Know?

October 31st is also National Knock Knock Joke Day?

According to Wikipedia, a possible source of the joke

is William Shakespeare's Macbeth; first performed in 1606.

Health & Safety Column

Halloween Driving

In the excitement of trick-or-treating, Halloween is an occasion where most little ghosts and goblins forget about important safety precautions.

For this reason, it essential that motorists are aware of the safety measures that are involved in keeping everyone safe on Halloween night.

On Halloween, it's best to avoid driving in subdivisions during the hours of 6-9 pm when most trick-or-treating takes place.

However if you must get behind the wheel there are several Halloween driving “tricks” to keep everyone safe:

Stay well below the speed limit and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.

Refrain from using a cell phone at all costs while driving in neighborhoods. Driving must be your main focus as a little ghost or goblin could pop out from anywhere at any moment

Pay extra attention to what is going around you. Be conscious of sidewalks and roadways and watch for any children darting across the street or in between parked cars.

When pulling in or out of driveways stay alert of your surroundings.

Halloween isn't a night where just the young forget about potentially dangerous situations; many adults attend

costume parties where alcohol is being served but fail to take the necessary precautions to get home safely.

If attending a party with the intention to drink plan ahead, make arrangements to get a ride with a designated

driver or a taxi.

Image courtesy of debspoons at FreeDigitalPhotos.net