Many older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia enjoy and want to be included in holiday festivities. However, the added activities could cause increased agitation and confusion, unpredictable behavior, or mood swings. To create a stress-free, happy holiday season, try to scale things back and modify activities so they’ll feel calm and safe. Focus on a few of the most meaningful traditions. Ask which activities they value most. That could mean trimming the Christmas tree, lighting the menorah, singing songs, or baking special holiday treats. Even if your older adult might not remember these holiday activities later, the warm feelings they’ll have is a different kind of memory their body will carry for a while
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Curb Holiday Sugar Over-Indulgence
With the holidays right around the corner, here are some tricks to minimize that over-indulgence. Try to keep up with your exercise regime to help your body process the excess sugars and calories and to keep feelings of bloating or indigestion down. Before a party, have a high-fibre snack to decrease the amount of sweets eaten and try to limit yourself to one cocktail and intersperse that with sparkling water. Drink warm lemon water with some added apple cider vinegar to support blood sugar and digestion, and add turmeric and ginger for anti-inflammatory effects. As for your cooking and baking, explore recipes with healthy sugar alternatives.
Are You a Long Hauler?
Are you suffering with unusual symptoms such as extreme fatigue, unusual aches and pains, restless legs, headaches, anxiety, or depression? What about outbreaks of viruses and conditions such as Shingles, Herpes, Epstein Barre, that you originally suffered from years ago? What about strange blood work such as low iron, high liver enzymes, increased blood coagulability? These days, our immune systems are overwhelmed, and our mineral stores are depleted. Homeopathy can restore minerals, gently detoxify the body, strengthen your immune system, treat symptoms you are experiencing and bring your physical, emotional, and mental body back to health and alignment.
Staying Active During the Holidays
A body in motion stays in motion; a body at rest stays at rest. It’s easy to get lazy during the holiday season! While it’s OK to take a couple of days off to celebrate with family and friends, don’t forget to keep the momentum going during the holiday season by celebrating with activities rather than just relaxation. Bundle up and get outside to skate or toboggan with family and friends, or go for a walk to check out the neighbours’ holiday lights! If it’s too cold out, book a bowling party, go axe throwing, or try laser tag. Your body will thank you!
Dental New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is a great time to make positive resolutions to improve your health. Here are four dental-related resolutions you can make this year: 1) Get a new toothbrush – It’s important to replace your toothbrush every three months to ensure effective cleaning and avoid bacteria build-up. 2) Start flossing more – Flossing is an important way to keep your gums healthy and avoid cavities, gum disease, and gingivitis. 3) See your dentist – Make it a habit to book regular cleaning appointments to catch problems early.
Government Grant for Hip/Knee Replacements
Did you know that those with a prolonged disability or a medical condition that cause restrictions in daily activities can qualify for a $2,500 yearly credit, as well as a $30,000 Lump Sum Refund. Whatever the medical condition that cause you difficulties with walking, dressing, preparing food, hearing, sight, speech, etc, we have assisted thousands of Canadians get this credit and can help you get the money you deserve. For the most reliable service in Canada and the lowest fee, call Brett Scott 1-844-453-5372
Business/Product Review: Paragon Health Foods
Paragon Health Foods is locally owned and operated and is the only facility of its kind in Saskatchewan. Their proprietary product lines are as natural as possible and are developed based on scientifically researched ingredients and are Health Canada approved. All products are formulated by a local herbologist who practices Live blood Analysis, with over 25-years experience as an alternative health practitioner. With a growing selection and a new location in Stonebridge, we are here to help guide you to the right products to help achieve your health & wellness goals.
Coping with Loss
When your loved ones reach a certain age, deaths and funerals become common place; scanning the obituaries becomes a morning habit. Dealing with these losses can take a toll. Funerals play an important part in honouring and remembering the life of someone who was important to you. The living can come together, support each other and share their grief. If your loved one has recently attended a funeral, talking about what they liked or did not like about it, may lead to not only discovering what their wishes are for their funeral, but can help them cope with the loss they have just experienced.
Precision Nutrition for Your Gut
We are what we eat. Gut health is what everyone is talking about, but no one has told us what to do about it until now. NucleoGenex offers personalized and cellular health supplements that can help correct your gut’s microbiome. It doesn’t take years, just 90 days to make a positive cellular change to your gut health and to make you to start to feel better. NucleoGenex’s products are revolutionary and backed by our scientific team, giving you detailed insight into your very own genetics. This knowledge can contribute to keeping you healthy, helping you perform your best, and to position your body & mind in better managing your weight.
Single For The Holidays?
Finding love is possible any time of the year, but the holidays are a wonderful time to look for romance. There’s no shortage of festive music, delicious food, whimsical decorations, and most importantly, holiday cheer. Everyone seems to be slightly more upbeat in the lead-up to Christmas, which can make dating during the holidays surprisingly ideal. All the warm and fuzzy feelings floating around make the holidays a great time to meet a potential romantic partner. If you’ve tried to find love season and season again to no avail, maybe it’s time to trust in your local experienced matchmaker. Everyone deserves love, and love sure makes special times so much better.
Prostate Cancer and Benefits of Yoga
Yoga has plenty of benefits, including lower stress, improved sleep, increased lung capacity, and reduced pain. A study published in Medical News Today suggests those benefits may now extend to men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Although an effective treatment for men with prostate cancer, radiation therapy can have side effects that impair their quality of life. The study found that with yoga sessions throughout the course of radiation therapy, the quality of life of men participating in the study remained consistent, while fatigue severity greatly improved. Enjoy an at-home practice with highly trained, qualified yoga instructors at www.cjyf.ca.
