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25 | Thursday, April 18, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Serving Our Community Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Live Safely & Independently in Your Own Home Oakville Hospital FOOTCARE · · · · Auto Fall Detector Monitored 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week Automatically detects a fall and contacts our monitoring centre. Press the button at any time when help is needed. The two-way speaker enables communication. Water proof sensor that can be worn in the bath or shower. Can be worn on the neck or as a brooch · Diabetic & Routine Footcare · Plantar Fasciitis Custom Orthotics · Corns & Calluses · Nail Surgery · Cortisone Injections Available · Shoe Fitter Oakville Hospital FOOTCARE & Orthotic Centre CONNECTCARE E EMERGENCY Y RESPONSE SERVICE CE www.ConnectcareHalton.ca ConnectCARE Emergency Response Service For many elderly citizens, there remains a common problem: how to maintain independence as one ages? The basic fact is that not all seniors are suited to live in care facilities. When personal safety is not yet a hazard, but a concern, there is a growing field of services dedicated to offering seniors an independent and private life. A program called ConnectCARE Emergency Response Service, is owned by Halton Healthcare Services, and operates from the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Founded in 1990, ConnectCARE has been serving the cities of Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown, Mississauga, Acton and Hamilton. By providing 24 hour emergency response service at the Touch of a Button, ConnectCARE is able to provide a fast and dedicated service to seniors in times of medical emergencies. ConnectCARE works through a wearable waterproof button. Using your home telephone line the call is directed to their monitoring centre, where your medical information is on file, and their trained staff can dispatch help immediately. ConnectCARE has just launched a New Auto Fall Detector for those times when you are unable to press the button. Living alone and independently is an important element in most people's life and ConnectCARE provides seniors the ability to remain comfortable in their home at any time following a medical illness or surgical procedure such as a hip or knee replacement, with no long term contract. The service is also recommended for those who are living with physical challenges or are at risk of a fall and the recently bereaved. Independence and solitude are priceless, but without safety, it can be unsettling for the entire family. ConnectCARE provides peace of mind for a low monthly fee and offers individuals and their families' complete confidence and comfort. For more information on ConnectCARE and client testimonials, visit their website or Email @ Connectcare@haltonhealthcare.on.ca 905.338.4357 7 Call Now! NO 905.338.4669 FREE! g Parkin 461 North Service Road, Unit 27B, Oakville, ON (Between Dorval & 4th Line) www.OakvilleHospitalFootcare.ca Oakville Hospital Footcare & Orthotic Centre Care You Can Wear Putting your best foot forward while supporting programs at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital can be accomplished with a visit to the Oakville Hospital Footcare and Orthotic Centre. Providing relief to people suffering from various foot problems for more than 20 years, the hospital owned and operated footcare and orthotic centre is staffed by registered chiropodists, registered practical nurses, professional shoe fitter, and a reflexologist to provide a wide range of care to patients. focus with diabetic footcare and education. The clinicians provide educational seminars in the community to those living with diabetes and the importance of proper foot health. The clinic offers competitive pricing, which may be covered by most extended health care plans. All net proceeds go directly to the hospital to support programs. Twice a year, the Oakville Hosptial Footcare and Orthotic Centre holds a shoe sale, offering great deals on the same quality foot wear at drastically reduced prices. The Next 3 Day Sale is July 29TH ­ July 31ST at the Oakville Hospital. To book your appointment, call the Oakville Hospital Footcare and Orthotic Centre at 905-338-4669. The Centre is located at 461 North Service Rd., Unit 27B between Dorval and Fourth Line. The clinic is easily accessible with evening and weekend appointments available. Parking is free. Registered with Veterans affairs. Beginning with an initial assessment, the chiropodist will assess your foot concerns, providing an individualized course of care and an appropriate treatment plan. Services include, Custom Orthotics, Routine Footcare, Plantar Fasciitis, Diabetic & Arthritic Footcare, Wart Treatment, and Nail Surgery. Get the most precise custom orthotics fitting with their new state-of-the-art 3D Scanner. With the increasing prevalence of Diabetes, the Chiropodists have a strong www.ConnectcareHalton.ca www.OakvilleHospitalFootcare.ca H Hospital it l owned d & operated. t d All net proceeds support hospital programs.