Over the past ten months, SOS has been working hard to reach more and do more for residents in our community. Project Rebuild fundraising campaign addresses more than just immediate needs. The campaign is focused on reducing poverty, ensuring our kids can grow into successful adults, and assisting our seniors to age in place comfortably. Our goal is $1 million dollars; we are three-quarters of the way there. To learn more about the plan and how you can help us reach our target and take care of our residents, please visit SOSProjectRebuild.com.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
The new year is always a good time to consider some positive changes you’d like to make to set you on the path to a happier, healthier you! These New Year’s resolutions for older adults are a great place to start. 1) Give your brain a boost – keeping mentally fit can be done by joining clubs or even doing a crossword puzzle each day. 2) Eat more veggies – sticking to a healthier diet is important as we age. 3) Move more – sign up for exercise classes or work out with a friend. 4) Spend more time with loved ones!
Community Profile: The Healing Nest
At The Healing Nest Harmonics, we are all about nurturing your body, mind and soul through our Harmonic Egg. The Egg is a unique bio-resonance chamber that works on a cellular level to create positive change. Homeostasis is achieved which brings the body and mind into harmony making it easier for you to cope with stress, increasing productivity and improving your mood. Whether you choose an in-person or distance experience, the Egg’s vibrational energies help with sleep disorders, anxiety, pain, emotional trauma, chronic illness and pet health. Enter the Hub contest for a chance to win two free sessions.
Support is Available
Post-holiday debt can pile up quickly and easily become overwhelming. The stress of overdue bills can temp us to use gambling as a quick fix to achieve financial relief. Gambling when we’re vulnerable can cost us everything, not only our money but our mental and physical health. There are lots of free and confidential supports and tools available. This includes Voluntary Self-Exclusions from casinos, gaming centers and BCLC’s PlayNow available 24/7 toll-free at 1-888-795-6111 or connects with us at VIGamingSupport.ca. There are also excellent credit counsellors, financial advisors, ministers, pastors, podcasts, and/or trusted friends. Support is a game-changer: Do it!
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services (change!))
“There are a million different ways that we can help somebody increase their capability at work,” says Nate Toevs, Marketing Manager for the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program. Offered across BC, the program “helps people who have a barrier to their employment-related activities,” explains Nate. “The focus is on people with disabilities, but it’s also people who have an old injury or chronic pain, anything that prevents them from giving one hundred percent of themselves in the workplace.” The program provides funding for assistive technology, ergonomics, restorative supports including canes and crutches, hearing aids, vehicle modifications, and more.
Chew Your Food
Proper digestion is important to our overall health but we forget that digestion starts in the mouth with proper chewing. Nutritional experts say that each mouthful of food should be chewed forty times. If we do not chew our food properly, it passes through our digestive system in a chunk that essentially rots as it passes through our digestive system. Patients with dentures have 90% less chewing force. They tend to list “digestive problems” as health concerns and often need medications for these issues. Dental implants bite with a force similar to that of natural teeth and may resolve these issues.
Do I Need a Medical Alert System?
Why should I get a medical alert system? Here are some of the situations that people who have medical alert systems face: *They live alone. *They use a cane or walker to assist with mobility. *They had a fall or were at risk of falling. *They had been hospitalized. *They sometimes feel weak or dizzy. If you face any of these issues and it is important for you to continue living independently, a medical alert system may be the answer. With Lifeline, you and your loved ones can have peace of mind knowing that help is available 24/7 at the push of a button.
Setting Intentions
Setting intentions is an incredibly powerful tool to switch from negative thinking to positive. Here are some examples of daily intentions that can assist you in 2022. *Be grateful for three things today – Gratitude has the power to change your life. Practicing it brings peace of mind and switches your mindset from lack to abundance. *I intend to bring abundance into my life – by setting an intention to bring abundance into your life, you set yourself up for a positive mindset. Reach out today to find out how to create the list for success!
Smoking Affects Your Hearing
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If you are a smoker, you can now add an increased risk of hearing loss to the list of reasons to quit. The chemicals found in cigarettes may affect the way your ear processes sound. Smokers are 15% more likely to have hearing loss than non-smokers. Hearing loss isn’t fatal, but it can lead to several health-related issues down the line. Dementia & depression have been linked to untreated hearing loss, so be sure to have your ears checked regularly. Get started by scheduling a hearing test today.
Happy & Healthy in 2022
Many of us made a New Year’s Resolution to take better care of ourselves in 2022. We welcome you to check out the Wellness Hub, our local, online Health and Wellness resource for great information on doing just that. The Wellness Hub features hundreds of health tips and articles on a variety of health and wellness topics along with a directory of hundreds of local businesses and practitioners offering services and products. It is easy to search, access and share information. While you are checking out the Wellness Hub, don’t forget to enter the January Contest. The draw date is January 31, 2022.
Importance of Vitamin D
With the darker winter months upon us, the suns rays are not strong enough for our bodies to produce Vitamin D. This is why Osteoporosis Canada recommends that most Canadian adults should take a daily vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D plays an essential role in bone health by facilitating the absorption of calcium. Plus, it also helps maintain muscle health and reduce the risk of fractures caused by falls. A number of studies have suggested that it may also reduce the risk of certain diseases such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and some cancers. Talk to one of our pharmacists about recommended doses.
