At the core of therapeutic recreation is the idea that recreation and leisure are integral to quality of life. This is especially important for seniors, who may be at increased risk of isolation and loneliness, which can have a detrimental effect on their physical and mental health. The recreation programming at Seniors Communities offers a number of benefits for the emotional and spiritual realms of life, including: 1. Decreasing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. 2. Fostering positive experiences. 3. Improving self-confidence. 4. Increasing sense of belonging. 5. Decreasing loneliness, boredom, and expressive behaviours.
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Talking About Hearing Loss
Onset hearing loss is usually gradual, so it can take a long time for people with hearing impairment to realize there is a problem. While starting a conversation with a loved one experiencing hearing loss may be difficult, it’s a key step towards a solution. Strategies for having productive conversations include: *Aim to have serious discussions early in the day, before navigating daily activities. *Ask helpful questions to create an open dialogue and make everyday communication easier. For examples: “Should we have this conversation in a quieter location?” *Focus on facts and specific symptoms and encourage them to get a professional evaluation.
Why Hire a Matchmaker?
In today’s fast-paced and impersonal times, the search for love can be a daunting task. We have been wisely conditioned to fear strangers yet when looking for love most people throw caution to the wind by meeting strangers online. Very little is known about these people and are often not who they pretend to be. An experienced Matchmaker hand picks screened and good potential matches for their clients. Their identification and intentions have been verified and they have successfully passed the screening process. They have hired a Matchmaker to find their partner and to simplify the search process in a safe and effective way. When looking for love it makes sense to leave it to the professionals!
Health Fun Facts
Laughing is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent.
Exercise will give you more energy, even when you’re tired.
Always look on the bright side: being an optimist can help you live longer.
Coffea cruda for ADHD
When a person first drinks a strong cup of coffee they may experience racing thoughts, palpitations, increased urine production, shaking hands, excitability, restlessness, and poor sleep if drank close to bedtime. While coffee produces these symptoms in a healthy individual, a child with ADHD is likely to benefit from the homeopathic preparation of coffee (known as Coffea cruda) to relieve these symptoms. Without realizing it, conventional medicine sometimes uses the homeopathic Law of Similars. Ritalin is actually a stimulant and is used the same way as homeopathic coffee. The difference is homeopathy doesn’t come with a long list of side effects like the conventional medication.
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Mental Health at the Workplace:
Small business owners face unique pressures which have increased significantly throughout the pandemic. Did you know that up to 62% of business owners feel depressed at least weekly and around 46% say their mental health issues can interfere with their performance at work? (BDC Going It Alone Survey). It is so important to take some time for self-care and for the care of your employees. There are many resources available in Canada and it starts with simply having the courage to seek help and having conversations with each other about Mental Health.
The Power of Community
Helen Keller once said, “Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much”. Finding your community is essential in maintaining a healthy life. We are social beings and therefor meant to be social. Join our Fall Retreat Sept 30th to Oct 2nd for a weekend filled with new friendships, creativity, delicious food for the mind and body and of course yoga and movement with options available for EVERY-BODY. Located just south of Saskatoon at Ancient Spiral Retreats overlooking the glorious views of the South Saskatchewan River. Your finances should never deter you from living your best life and sliding scale pricing is available. Surrounding yourself with positive people – creating positive energy – will always have positive results.
Stay Active to Maintain Health
Being physically active can help with injury prevention, maintain health and improve mobility. If we don’t use our muscles or move our joints, we can “rust” just like a piece of machinery that is left to sit idle. Being active does not necessarily mean lifting heavy weights or running a marathon. It can be as simple as performing gentle prescribed exercises, mobility drills, and active release stretches that can help us maintain mobility and prevent injury. Making small changes in our routine can have huge impacts on whole-body health, the healing process and general well-being. Contact us – we can help you get started.
Cleaning Products and Your Health
While it’s important to keep your home clean and tidy, some chemicals lurking in common household cleaning products are very harmful, especially for children and pets. People often use bleach, degreasers, disinfectants, thinking they’re safe, but studies show that some of their chemical ingredients can be linked to many diseases, including cancer. When these are absorbed through your skin or inhaled, they can potentially cause issues with the eyes, skin, kidneys, liver, respiratory system and central nervous system. Choosing cleaning products with natural ingredients, like Orange TKO, can help ensure that your home is clean and safe for yourself and others.
Reiki Really Works
Reiki is an energy healing treatment that works holistically on the whole body, mind, and spirit. Natural healing vibrations are transmitted through the hands of a Reiki practitioner to the body of the recipient. Reiki treatment can relieve stress and pain, induce relaxation, release emotional blockages, accelerate natural healing, balance subtle energies, and support other medical modalities, including traditional therapies. Reputable medical facilities are now offering patients alternative healing programs such as Reiki and are analyzing the benefits and submitting them for review and compilation. Look at your options on how you can learn Reiki to experience personal healing and to help others.
