Ontario is enhancing its driver's licence renewal program to help seniors who are fit to drive renew their licences.
Starting April 21, 2014, drivers aged 80 and over will no longer have to complete a written knowledge test. Instead,
they will
participate in a shorter, simpler renewal program that includes:
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30 Second Street
Kirkland Lake, Ontario P2N 1R1
(705) 567-7383 or (866) 967-7383
367 Sutherland Way
Haileybury, Ontario P0J 1K0
(705) 672-2254 or (800) 361-5820
www.homesupportservices.ca
March and April 2014
a vision test
a driver record review
an improved, in-class group education session
two short, in-class screening exercises
The new screening exercises are simple, non-computerized tasks that help identify drivers who may need further
assessment, such as a road test or medical review. Samples of both exercises are available online.
Enhancements to the senior driver's licence renewal program are supported by the latest scientific research and are
part of the Ontario government's plan to make it easier for people to access important government services, when
and where they need them
Quick Facts
 The new renewal session will take approximately 90 minutes, or less than half the time of the current program.
 Ontario drivers age 80 and over must renew their licences every two years.
 In 2012, 117,237 drivers age 80 and older attended a group education session.
 Ontario is the only province in Canada with a mandatory education component for senior driver’s licence
renewal.
 The current cost of renewal for seniors will remain the same at $32.There is no additional cost for a road test
What is THS’s Meals on
Wheels program?
This service not only delivers a
hot meal to an individual to meet
their nutritional requirements, but
is delivered by a friendly
volunteer who provides regular
social contact, checking on the
well-being of the client.
Delicious, nutritiously balanced
hot meals are delivered to the
client's home. Meals generally
consist of soup or salad, an
entree, dairy product and
dessert. Meals on Wheels can
be delivered long-term or
short-term, depending of the
needs of the clients.
SAVE THE DATES FOR
DINER’S CLUB
KIRKLAND LAKE— FIRST TUESDAY
OF EACH MONTH @ LEGION BRANCH 87
APRIL 1ST & MAY 6TH 2014
COBALT— FIRST WEDNESDAY
OF EACH MONTH @ THE GOLDEN AGE CLUB
APRIL 2ND & MAY 7TH 2014
HAILEYBURY— SECOND THURSDAY
OF EACH MONTH @ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
APRIL 10TH & MAY 8TH 2014
NEW LISKEARD— LAST TUESDAY
OF EACH MONTH @ LEGION BRANCH 33
APRIL 29TH & MAY 27TH 2014
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GIVE A HOME TEAM
WELCOME
TO OUR NEW HIRES
NORTH:
FRONT LINE WORKERS
VICKI REID
ADMINISTRATION:
KIM BEAUDRY
MONIQUE LOACH
ANNE MARIA GIONET
HELENE WILLIAMS
CENTRAL:
FRONT LINE WORKERS:
Jackie Loranger
Ashleigh Dedrick
Lorraine Pelletier
Monthly
Volunteer
Draw Winners
HEROES IN THE HOME
~ Caregiver Recognition Awards
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds
Lisa Laplante
We can count on Lisa to provide informative feedback that allows us to better manage the needs of
our patients. She is our eyes and ears. A true
asset to our system.
Darlene Lemay
Darlene is a caring colleague at THS because of her
enthusiasm, positive attitude & compassion for our
patients. She is an excellent advocate for our
clients.
South
Debbie Murray &
Rob McVeigh
North
Orval & Betty
Allen
Jamie Lavallee
Jamie always has a positive outlook with respect to
her patients at Timiskaming Home Support. She is
a good advocate for her clients. She is an
important link for our in-home patients.
Fire Fighting
DID you Know?
There are five major artificial sweeteners, there are many other artificial
sweeteners. All are chemically manufactured molecules- molecules that do
not exist in nature.
Artificial sweeteners are used in one of two ways. 1. They may be used
directly in commercially processed foods. 2. They may be mixed with one
or more starch based sweeteners before sale to consumers. Artificial
sweeteners are so intensely sweet that dextrose or maltodextrin or both,
must be added to dilute their intense sweetness in order to imitate the
sweetness of sugar.
Artificial sweeteners cannot be sold to consumers since only infinitesimally
amounts are required to mimic sugar’s sweet taste.
AcesulfameK
Aspartame
Neotame* Newest 1
Saccharin
Sucralose
200 x times
sweeter that sugar
200 x times
sweeter that sugar
8,000 x times
sweeter that sugar
40 x sweeter than
aspartame
Still under review
200-700 x times
sweeter that sugar
600 x times
sweeter that
sugar
Sold as Sunett,
Sweet One, Sweet
& Safe
Sold as NutraSweet,
Equal, Sugar Twin
Sweet N’Low, Twin
& Necta Sweet
Splenda
1. When you use an extinguisher, stand 4 to 5 feet
from fire
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2. Aim the muzzle at the top of the Fire
T…F
3. ABC extinguishers can be used for Class A, B, or
C, fires as well as Combination fires
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4. If you don’t have a C extinguisher handy to fight
an electrical file, use an A extinguisher
T…F
5. If a fire doesn’t go out before the extinguisher is
used up, get an other extinguisher and try again
T…F
6. When you use an extinguisher, make sure there is
a clear escape behind you
T…F
Answers
1.
1. FALSE stand 6-8 feet from fire. 2. FALSE aim the
muzzle at the base of the fire. 3. TRUE 4. FALSE,
never use water or a water based extinguisher, such as
an A extinguisher on an electrical fire. 5. FALSE if the
fire doesn’t go out immediately evacuate the area,
sound the alarm and call 911. 6. TRUE
Name: Glenn Pulvermacher
Position: Transportation Driver
Been with THS : Since: July 2009
Why: I have been driving the THS in-town
transportation bus for 4 1/2 years. The best part of
my job is definitely the clients I drive around, they
are all wonderful group of people and are very
grateful for our transportation services. I truly enjoy
my job.
After Hours Messages and Cancellations
To allow our Clients/Caregivers a method of accessing
THS during non-business hours, we have created an
Urgent Depository System
If you have a situation requiring immediate attention,
a Client/Caregiver will be able to access the system
by dialing 705-672-2254 or long distance 1-800-3615820. After reaching the auto-attendant, press 592 for
the Urgent Message Depository. Please leave your
name and telephone number with a detailed message
and someone will return your call as soon as possible.