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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 7 Jun 2006, p. 17

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Continued from page 16 Hydro company celebrates centennial (NC)â€"Taking a fall in or around the home is the most frequently occurring accident for seniors. especially those coping with the symptoms of osteoporosis. In fact, some North American statistics list "falls" as the seventh leading cause of death in persons over age 65 The prevention of a fall, or more importantly. preventing the injuries that result from a fall, is one of the best ways to delay the need to move to a longâ€"term care facility, studies have shown. Lifeline Systems (wwwlifeline.ca) produces an emergency response system to be worn as a pendant or a wristband, so that in seconds of an emergency any time of day or night. help can be on its way. Here‘s a sampling Lifeline s invaluable safety checklist * Use nightâ€"lights in the bedroom. bathroom and hallways * Keep a flashlight handy j * Have light switches at both ends of stairs and halls. Install handrails on both sides of stairs * Add grab bars in shower. tub and toilet areas * Use nonâ€"slip adhesive strips or a mat in shower or tub * Consider sitting on a bench or stool in the shower 3,000 people. Electricity in the region dates back to the mid 1890s, in which The SpEcIAL SERvIcEs Fornmr Senions FOR THE BEST IN HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES Call ROBERTSON BROWN HEALTH SERVICES 894â€"9771 . #29â€"1601 RIVER RD. E. KiT. N2A 3Y4 * Post Surgical Home Care + Palliative Care * Elder Care + Nursing + Homemaking * Personal Care Serving Combridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Gueliph * Watchful Companionship ROBERTSON BROWN HEALTH SERVICES Have you planned for that? Earie@JEarieMcCormick.com "The fear of dying too soon fi/as been rep%aced by the consequences of living too long." Financial Strategist {double transplant survivor) 725 4505 J. Earle McCormick Berlin and Waterloo Street Railway Company began constructing hydro utilities. Street lights reached the streets of Waterloo in 1911, 1AhY WO or runners that tend to slip, or attach nonâ€"slip backing â€" * Ensure that carpets are firmly attached to the stairs. * Use helping devices, such as canes. when necessary * Purchase a step stool with high and sturdy handrails. Do not stand on a chair to reach things. * Store frequently used objects where you can reach them easily. * Paint outside stairs with a mixture of sand and paint for better traction * Keep snow and ice off entrances and sidewalks. * Review medications with your doctor or pharmacist. Some drugs. including overâ€"theâ€"counter drugs. can make you drowsy. dizzy and unsteady * Have your hearing and eyesight tested. Inner ear problems can affect balance. Vision problems make it difficult to see potential hazards * Exercise regularly to improve muscle flexibility and strength * Remove all extraneous clutter in your house. * Keep telephone and electrical cords out of pathways * Tack rugs and glue viny! flooring so they lie flat. Remove or replace rugs YA Y In 1912, there were a total of 386 hydro customers, netâ€" Esthetics & Electrolysis Everyday Price (Seniors 55+) Toe Nails (cut only) _ $18" (salon/tar Toe Nails (cut only) _ $23" (your hom Manicure & Pedicure $42" (tax incl.) Jane Allensen Cernfied Esthetician & Electrologist when Sir Adam Beck declared Waterloo the best lighted town in Canada. Visit our large showroom for Residential & Commercial Awnings 125 Weber St. W. Kitchener | 519.579.3950 www.macdonaldawning.com All Natural Beauty hem know ah Dolores Hofstetter of New Hamburg created an historical quilt to comâ€" memorate Waterloo North Hydro‘s 100th anniversary. $18" (salon/tar incl.) $23" (your home/tax incl.) $42" (tax incl.) \ TW ting the commission a rev enue of $20,128. There arenow over 125,000 serviced by Waterâ€" loo North Hydro. near corner of University & Fischer Haliman 743â€"3836 News Canada Making room for new merchandise arriving daily GEMS â€"MS EWELLERY @m..... Here We Grow Again New Store Opening in Cambridge 6 Months â€" No Payments â€" No Interest OAC Approval FINANCING AVAILABLE

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