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September is World Alzheimer’s Month , a time to raise awareness and support families living with this disease. At MacLaren IDA Pharmacy, we’re committed to helping our community better understand Alzheimer’s and the resources available. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It’s a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and daily activities. While age is the greatest risk factor, it is not a normal part of aging—and it can also affect younger people. Signs to Watch For Frequent memory loss Confusion with time or place Difficulty completing familiar tasks Personality or mood changes If you notice these symptoms, early medical advice is important. An early diagnosis gives families more time to plan, seek support, and manage care. Myths vs. Truths Myth: Alzheimer’s is normal aging. Truth: It’s a disease, not part of growing older. Myth: Nothing helps after diagnosis. Truth: Support, lifestyle changes, and medication can improve quality of life. How We Can Help At MacLaren IDA Pharmacy, we provide: Medication management Guidance on brain health and wellness Support for caregivers and families Together, We Make a Difference Alzheimer’s affects individuals and their loved ones—but with awareness and compassion, we can support each other. Visit us at MacLaren IDA Pharmacy, 79 Bridge St. E., Campbellford, for resources and care you can count

The Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation Celebrates the New Hospital Announcement!

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Dear Friend, Angels walk among us – and today, you can be one of them. At Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH), our “Angels of Care” are people just like you—compassionate community members and grateful patients who make better health care close to home possible. At this special time of year, we ask all who are able to help fund the hospital’s most pressing needs. This year is even more urgent. Recently, CMH faced a serious situation. The scopes our Endoscopy Program rely on to diagnose concerning conditions like colon cancer, stomach cancer and ulcers were failing. With repair costs skyrocketing ($16,000 in repair costs in one month alone!) and wait times on the rise, we knew we had to act fast. To be cost effective and ensure patient care was never compromised, we made the difficult decision to rush the purchase of seven new scopes and supporting medical equipment before securing full funding. Now, we need the help of our community to cover the cost of this life-saving equipment. A generous group of hospital supporters (the Matchmakers) have offered to match your donation—and every single gift we receive to this year’s Angels of Care campaign—dollar for dollar. That means your $25 gift today would unlock $50 in support for CMH. $50 transforms into $100. And a very generous gift of $100 would become $200 with matching funds! Any amount you give will be automatically matched to release double the funds for our hospital! Endoscopy is one of the most powerful tools we have for detecting life-threatening diseases early. Colonoscopies can help detect polyps in the colon and remove them for testing to determine if they are cancerous. Gastroscopies can identify ulcers, stomach cancers, and more. The seven new scopes CMH purchased (five colonoscopes and two gastroscopes) are state-of-the-art and will reduce wait times significantly. They have high-definition imaging which allows for better diagnosis. The new advanced technology of these scopes also means a faster sterilization process. These advanced scopes will attract new surgeons to CMH allowing us to expand our Endoscopy Program from three to possibly five days a week, improving local access and ensuring fewer patients have to travel out of town for care. Not everyone realizes that hospitals like CMH are only partially funded by government support. All new equipment is 100% funded by our donors. Last year, our Angels of Care helped CMH purchase the new CT scanner, Portable Ventilator, Bladder Scanner, Defibrillator, and other vital tools that have made a profound difference to patient care throughout the hospital. Can I count on you to be an Angel to patients at CMH and send your special Christmas gift today? All gifts received by December 31 will be automatically matched dollar for dollar by the Matchmakers! Your gift can even be made in honour or in memory of someone special. I hope to hear from you soon.