SAFE SENIORS 2014 an Aware ing ne ng ss ri r Safety I o B io ss f en ue e Comm s S th un it to y FEATURING A SERVICE DIRECTORY PULL-OUT! Did you know… problems with medication account for one in seven emergency admissions of January 2014 persons over the age of 65? Medication Safety As a medication expert, your pharmacist can: • Make sure you know the name of each medication you’re taking and why you’re taking it • Help you understand how and when to take your medication • Help you organize your medications • Properly dispose of any old or unused medications • Ensure the herbal or natural products you take won’t interact with your prescription medications • Keep your medication record up-to-date and help identify any potential medication errors or interactions Your pharmacist is an important part of your healthcare team. Call or visit your local pharmacy and get to know your pharmacist today. For more information visit: www.seniors.gov.on.ca December 2013 February 2014 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 January 2014 23 24 25 26 27 28 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 New Year’s Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OAS/CPP Payment Date Chinese New Year (Horse) Medication Safety Did you know… problems with medication account for one in seven emergency admissions of January 2014 persons over the age of 65? Medication Safety As a medication expert, your pharmacist can: • Make sure you know the name of each medication you’re taking and why you’re taking it • Help you understand how and when to take your medication • Help you organize your medications • Properly dispose of any old or unused medications • Ensure the herbal or natural products you take won’t interact with your prescription medications • Keep your medication record up-to-date and help identify any potential medication errors or interactions Your pharmacist is an important part of your healthcare team. Call or visit your local pharmacy and get to know your pharmacist today. For more information visit: www.seniors.gov.on.ca December 2013 February 2014 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 January 2014 23 24 25 26 27 28 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 New Year’s Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OAS/CPP Payment Date Chinese New Year (Horse) Medication Safety Did you know… isolation, a trusting nature and signicant assets make seniors especially February 2014 vulnerable to scams? Internet Frauds and Scams As more seniors go online to nd companionship, many are setting themselves up for personal disappointment and nancial disaster. Five most common online scams: • Emergency Scam: Targets grandparents and plays upon their emotions to rob them of their money by pretending to be a grandchild in trouble • Phishing Scam: Electronic messages that will mislead people into providing personal information • Sale of Merchandise Scam: Purchaser issues a cheque or money order in an amount for more than the agreed price and expects you to reimburse the balance • Romance Scam: Attempts to lower your defences by appealing to your romantic and compassionate side • Prize Scam: You hae won a prize but are reuired to pay something rst For more information visit: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca January 2014 March 2014 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 February 2014 30 31 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Valentine’s Day 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 *Holiday 23 24 25 26 27 28 OAS/CPP Payment Date *Family Day (AB, ON, SK); Louis Riel Day (MB); Islander Day (PE). NOTE: February 10 – Family Day (BC) Internet Frauds and Scams Did you know… isolation, a trusting nature and signicant assets make seniors especially February 2014 vulnerable to scams? Internet Frauds and Scams As more seniors go online to nd companionship, many are setting themselves up for personal disappointment and nancial disaster. Five most common online scams: • Emergency Scam: Targets grandparents and plays upon their emotions to rob them of their money by pretending to be a grandchild in trouble • Phishing Scam: Electronic messages that will mislead people into providing personal information • Sale of Merchandise Scam: Purchaser issues a cheque or money order in an amount for more than the agreed price and expects you to reimburse the balance • Romance Scam: Attempts to lower your defences by appealing to your romantic and compassionate side • Prize Scam: You hae won a prize but are reuired to pay something rst For more information visit: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca January 2014 March 2014 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 February 2014 30 31 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Valentine’s Day 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 *Holiday 23 24 25 26 27 28 OAS/CPP Payment Date *Family Day (AB, ON, SK); Louis Riel Day (MB); Islander Day (PE). NOTE: February 10 – Family Day (BC) Internet Frauds and Scams Did you know… one in 14 seniors suffer from epilepsy It is the third most common neurological March 2014 disorder after dementia and stroke NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH Epilepsy Awareness There is an increased risk of inury in seniors with epilepsy If you or someone you know eperiences sudden and freuent seizures that affect awareness you should: • Use a microwae instead of a stoe • Use plastic instead of glass dishware • hoose carpet for ooring • Pad the edges of tables and counters • Use a shower instead of a bath • Use a shower seat and safety strap if you eperience falls during seizures • Wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace • arry a pre-programmed cell phone beeper or personal alarm system • Ensure all power tools hae automatic shut off switches For more information phone: 1-866-EPILEPSY (374-5377) to contact your local Epilepsy Association or visit www.epilepsymatters.com to nd a local chapter near you. February 2014 April 2014 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 March 2014 27 28 29 30 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 EPILEPSY MONTH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shrove Tuesday Ash Wednesday 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Change your clock. Change your battery. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Purim St. Patrick’s Day Spring Begins 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Purple Day for Epilepsy OAS/CPP Payment Date Epilepsy Awareness Did you know… one in 14 seniors suffer from epilepsy It is the third most common neurological March 2014 disorder after dementia and stroke NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH Epilepsy Awareness There is an increased risk of inury in seniors with epilepsy If you or someone you know eperiences sudden and freuent seizures that affect awareness you should: • Use a microwae instead of a stoe • Use plastic instead of glass dishware • hoose carpet for ooring • Pad the edges of tables and counters • Use a shower instead of a bath • Use a shower seat and safety strap if you eperience falls during seizures • Wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace • arry a pre-programmed cell phone beeper or personal alarm system • Ensure all power tools hae automatic shut off switches For more information phone: 1-866-EPILEPSY (374-5377) to contact your local Epilepsy Association or visit www.epilepsymatters.com to nd a local chapter near you.