Wednesday, January 12, 2011

JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH

GOOD HEALTH BEST WAY TO REDUCE RISK OF ALZHEIMER'S
(Source: The Record)


WATERLOO REGION — The best protection against Alzheimer’s disease is good health through a balanced diet, regular exercise and community engagement, says a Hamilton geriatrician.

“There’s no magic pill,” said Dr. Irene Turpie. “It’s really your own efforts.”

Basically, she said, living a good life offers the best protection against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.


Go to full story: http://www.therecord.com
or Alzheimers Daily News http://alznews.org/

Sunday, January 2, 2011

BEST PLACES TO WORK: How to get there?

Setting your goals? Thinking you would like to see your business on the next list of BEST PLACES TO WORK? There are several benefits that accompany this honor, besides the extra visibility.  

Here are just a few:
  • Improved productivity, which yields an improved bottom line
  • Improved employee morale, which means less absenteeism and turnover
  • Greater ability to recruit and retain good employees
  • Prospects like to be associated with "winners"

So now the question is...How do we get there????