Children diagnosed with Learning-Related Visual Dysfunction and children diagnosed with ADHD experience many of the same signs and symptoms:
• Failure to pay close attention to details or making careless mistakes
• Difficulty sustaining attention
• Failure to follow through on instructions or to finish work
• Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
• Fidgeting in seat or having trouble staying seated. As a result, unfortunately, children can sometimes be misdiagnosed. A developmental eye evaluation can determine whether a Learning-Related Visual Dysfunction is causing behavior that may otherwise be attributed to ADHD.
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Signs of Poor Mental Health
It can be hard to know if someone is suffering from poor mental health. It is impossible to know the thoughts another person is experiencing unless they share them with us. If you suspect someone may be struggling, look for common signs of poor mental health, such rapid mood swings, increased anxiety, social withdrawal, and lack of self care. Other signs to look for include concentration or memory issues, lack of motivation, and withdrawing from friends and activities. Offering to listen and sharing about your mental health can open up lines of communication so they can start to feel better.
Words to Live By
“There are only two ways to live your life, one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle.”
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Manitoba’s Wellness Road Trips
Take a beautiful two-hour drive from Winnipeg and you’ll find Journey Home Artist Retreat in Waldersee, MB. You’ll stay in a hand-crafted, authentic Mongolian yurt, enjoy healthy and delicious home-cooked meals, and explore your inner creativity and positive self, all while surrounded by 28 stunning acres of the great outdoors. During your drive out to Waldersee, start to tap into feelings of wellness and rejuvenation so that by the time you’re there, you’ll be in the perfect mindset. Pack some healthy snacks like cut up veggies and fruit, veggie chips, or dried fruit and nuts and enjoy the ride! Marc Alary, Birchwood Toyota – Your Environmental Car Specialist
How Is Your Cardiovascular Health?
Did you know that you can have cardiovascular disease without experiencing any symptoms? Many people are not diagnosed until the condition worsens to the point where they have angina, stroke, or heart failure: that’s why it is important to start taking steps towards a healthy heart and arteries today. A good screening test for early signs of disease is Digital Pulsewave Analysis (DPA). This Health Canada approved, non-invasive method will show you how your cardiovascular system is working. This information can then be used to devise a specific program to improve your cardiovascular health before symptoms occur.
Problem Gambling Among Seniors
Many seniors enjoy gambling, whether it be bingo, racetrack betting, or casino gambling. For most, it is a harmless form of entertainment. But how do you know when a senior loved one’s gambling has become a problem? Some signs might be 1) bragging about gambling and exaggerating wins while ignoring or minimizing losses, 2) borrowing money for gambling, and 3) lying about the amount of time/money they spend gambling. Talk to your senior loved one about their problem gambling and determine what possible causes may exist. Encourage them to get help and let them know they have your support.
Do You Have a Valentine?
Are you single on Valentine’s Day? Although it is only a day, it is representative of where your love life is at. Finding yourself single can be very isolating in today’s couples’ oriented society. People often start out with online dating and become increasingly frustrated and disappointed with the games and lack of accountability. As a professional matchmaker with over 25 years of experience, I have facilitated thousands of successful love connections that are still going strong many years later. As a matter of fact, I just received a call from a couple I matched 23 years ago. They called to thank me and let me know I enabled them to live a life of love.
Massage for Dealing with Cancer
Few things are as stressful as the experience of having cancer and going through chemotherapy or radiation. That’s why massage is becoming increasingly popular for cancer patients. Some treatment facilities even have massage therapists come in as volunteers to provide hand and foot massages during treatment. The benefit comes from the fact that massage transforms an anxiety-producing treatment into a relaxing experience. Patients report that massage has helped them by reducing pain and fatigue, lifting their spirits, raising white blood cell counts, enhancing sleep, and dealing with side effects. It brings about the relaxation response, which puts us back into balance, helping us heal.
Safely Dispose of Unused Drugs
Ensure that unwanted prescriptions don’t pose a risk to you and others. Instead of flushing them down the toilet or throwing them into the garbage, which can harm the environment, follow these tips for disposing of unused or expired medications safely: Check your medicine cabinet at least twice a year for expired prescription and non-prescription medications (including vitamins and other natural supplements), as well as any medications you no longer need. Look at the medication for signs of discolouration or strange odours. Place expired medications in a paper bag and take them to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.
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