Understanding grass-fed, grass-finished, and grain-fed beef reveals significant advantages. Grass-fed and grass-finished beef offer numerous benefits: 1: Fewer Calories: Switching to grass-fed beef can save calories yearly due to lower fat content. 2: Supports Healthy Blood Sugar: CLA in grass-fed beef aids insulin sensitivity, promoting better blood sugar control. 3: Electrolytes: Grass-fed beef replenishes essential electrolytes, crucial during dietary changes. 4. Healthy Fats: Grass-fed beef offers six times more omega–3 fatty acids than grain-fed, reducing inflammation and improving mental health.
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Keep Living Your Best Life
A good retirement residence is not just a convenient place to live, it’s an environment in which you can pursue your passions, thrive and continue living with purpose. It may be daunting to think about moving into a retirement home, but have you considered how your life might improve by making this change? Meet a new network of friends, build new relationships, and take part in activities you once enjoyed, or commit to learning something new! Leave the worrying behind when it comes to home maintenance, meal preparation and your own safety – and have us do it for you!
Spirit Connection Workshop
Canadian Psychic Medium Kristel Kernaghan offers individual, group, and online Medium Readings worldwide. As well as travels and offers Gallery Medium Readings. Join her workshop The Mechanics of Mediumship (Mediumship Level 1) in person or online on June 1st & 2nd to understand the fundamentals of evidential mediumship readings, including ethics, boundaries, and the difference between Intuitives, Psychics and Mediums. Learn to safely activate your connection to the Spirit world and discern Spirit communication from imagination. This beginner-friendly course suits the curious and those with a connection to spirits, welcoming developing Mediums to deepen their foundational understanding.
Children & Behavioral Challenges
Some children have extremely difficult and challenging behaviours that are outside the norm for their age. Behavioral challenges can stem from various factors including emotional distress, developmental disorders, or environmental difficulties. Whether the issue be with aggression, defiance, or frequent temper tantrums, therapy provides a structured environment where children can explore their emotions, learn coping strategies, and develop social skills. Therapists use evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns and behaviors. Children learn to identify triggers and implement positive coping mechanisms. Therapy equips children with the tools needed to navigate challenges, promoting healthier relationships and improved well-being.
Benefits of In-Home Pet Sitting
If work or travel keep you away from your pets, you’ve likely considered various pet-care options, from boarding your pets at a boarding facility or animal hospital, to securing the services of a professional pet sitter. More and more pet owners are taking advantage of the benefits in-home pet care provides: • Diet and exercise routines are uninterrupted. • Pets are happier and experience less stress at home. • Travel trauma for both owner and pet are eliminated. • Pet’s exposure to illness is minimized. • Untrained or unwilling friends/family/neighbors need not be called. • A professional pet sitter will maintain the visit requirements of home insurance without having to bring in another person.
Preventing Allergy Symptoms
Preventing seasonal allergies involves several strategies. First, minimize exposure to allergens like pollen by staying indoors on high pollen days, especially during peak times like early morning and late afternoon. Keep windows closed and use air conditioning with HEPA filters to trap allergens. Shower and change clothes after spending time outdoors to remove pollen. Additionally, consider using allergen-blocking bedding and avoiding outdoor activities like mowing lawns or gardening during peak pollen seasons. Regularly clean indoor spaces to reduce dust and mold buildup. Finally, consult with a healthcare professional for allergy testing and personalized treatment options such as medications or immunotherapy.
Book Club: The Other Pauline
A Story of Courage and Determination for Identity. The Other Pauline is a story about a little girl who was raised into a world feeling lost, alone and unloved. As she overcame every challenge that life presented to her, her strength grew into confidence as she found her identity
amidst the adversity. Her resilience is a testament to the ultimate true love she found that was always with her. Pauline reminds the reader that they are not alone in their journey.
Enriching the Life of Your Pet
Keeping your pet in good physical shape is an important part of their wellness, but it’s crucial to provide mental stimulation and enrichment for them as well. Depending on the breed and personality of your dog, a walk doesn’t always provide enough stimulation. Drop-in visits from a pet sitter give your dog the opportunity for an extra play session during the day. For high energy dogs, or those needing more socialization, daycare is a great option. Even if it’s not every day, it gives your dog something to look forward to during the week. There are also many cognitive enrichment toys and puzzles you can purchase for your dogs, cats and birds to keep their minds sharp.
Minds in Motion
Register today for our Minds in Motion sessions this spring – a weekly program for those living with early to moderate signs of dementia and a care partner to connect with others through fitness, fun and friendship! During Minds in Motion, you’ll take part in a gentle 45-minute chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation.
Join Minds in Motion today to interact with your community and engage in gentle movement!
To learn more and how to register, please visit Alzheimer.mb.ca/mindsinmotion.
Claiming Care Medical Expenses
Navigating the financial challenges of supporting aging parents, special needs children, or spouses with severe illnesses often involves significant attendant care expenses. The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) allows individuals to claim annually for attendant care fees incurred in Canada. Eligible expenses include nursing home or full-time care, group homes, in-home attendant care, retirement homes, special schools, or training institutions. Other eligible disabilities span vision, mobility, hearing, feeding, dressing, elimination functions, and mental capacities crucial for daily life. Approval for the (DTC) is necessary to claim these expenses.
Denture Health and Nutrition
Compromised oral health affects nutrition, influencing food choices and leading to potential health issues. Painful or loose teeth limit the consumption of fibrous foods, resulting in a diet high in cholesterol but low in protein, vitamins, and minerals. This imbalance may cause malnutrition, with deficiencies in essential nutrients like B12 and iron. Iron deficiency can manifest as a swollen tongue, cracked lips, ulcers, diarrhea, and weakness. Vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to inflamed mouth, burning tongue, and altered taste sensation. Even losing one tooth can disrupt bite and chewing efficiency, while multiple losses exacerbate malnutrition risks. Consider dentures to address these challenges.
