Father’s Day offers a poignant reminder of the vital role mental health plays in the lives of our aging parents. For seniors residing in independent living homes, the benefits extend beyond physical care. These communities foster crucial social interactions that can stave off the loneliness and depression often faced by those living alone. Friendships formed in these environments provide emotional support, joy, and a sense of belonging. Celebrating Father’s Day in such a setting underscores the importance of a strong support network. By prioritizing companionship and mental well-being, we honour our fathers not just with gifts but with the invaluable gift of connection.
Community News
Importance of Lower Body Health
Let’s shed some light on an area of the body that is often neglected. When did you last take a look at your lower legs or feet? If you have pain in your feet, swollen legs, dry skin, or fungal nails, then it’s time to start looking down more often. These are conditions that put you at a higher risk of falls, wounds, decreased mobility, and infection and can indicate bigger systemic problems. Your legs are the canary in the cave, so keep looking down to prevent a collapse! Contact Comfort Keepers with questions about your lower leg health.
Seasonal Allergies?
It’s June! Your neighbours are cutting their grass, everything is blooming and you are struggling with seasonal allergies! Allergies can be miserable so here are some preventative measures: *Avoid outdoor activities early in the morning. *Don’t hang laundry out to dry. *Check the weather forecast for pollen counts before heading out. *When you come in from outdoors, take a shower and change your clothes. *Ask for help with lawn care and flower beds or wear a mask. If you have questions or think you may need medication for your allergy symptoms, please speak with your Pharmacist today!
Acupuncture for Joint Pain
Embrace the freedom of movement this summer! Acupuncture can be tailored to ease joints strained from your favourite seasonal activities. Whether you’re tending to your garden, cycling through scenic trails, enjoying watersports, hiking in nature, or tackling landscaping projects, we’ve got you covered. Our expert acupuncture and cupping therapy targets areas of tension, alleviating discomfort from repetitive stress injuries and restoring fluidity to your body’s movements. Rediscover the joy of an active lifestyle without the limitations of joint pain. Take the first step towards relief and rejuvenation with our acupuncture session today. You deserve to feel great!
First Aid Advice
Accidents happen. When they do, and they don’t cause you serious injury, it’s important to know what you should do to protect yourself from further injury and to heal properly. Here are some basic first-aid tips to help keep you safe and healthy. *Minor cuts and scrapes: make sure the area is clean and dress with gauze or a Band-Aid as needed. *Minor burns: run it under cool (not cold!) water. If a blister forms, don’t pop it! Dress with a loose gauze. *Sprains: Wrap with an ace bandage, elevate, and ice. In all of these situations, seek medical attention. Stay safe out there!
Pick the Quiet Food
Grocery store items have health claims on everything from cereal and granola bars to drink mixes. Imagine if the produce section came with health claims on the carrots and broccoli. Beets would be covered in stickers exclaiming how good they are for you and your heart, and stickers about the high fibre content would be on everything. The same can be said about the grains and beans that can be found in the bulk section. Choose these quiet foods that contain an abundance of the vitamins, minerals, fibre, and protein that the loud foods are claiming they have.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is designed to ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents including people over the age of 65 at this time. Be sure to apply when you receive a letter from the government. Depending on income, services may be covered to almost 100% at clinics accepting the plan. Services that could be covered include preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), polish, fluoride as well as diagnostic services, restorative services, endodontic services, dentures and more. Here at Pacific Pearl Dental Hygiene Clinic, we are accepting the Canadian Dental Care Plan for teeth cleanings! Contact us today to set up an appointment and have any questions you may have answered!
Critical Illness Protection
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating, very costly disease for families specially when it progresses and more care is needed. It can severely impact the person’s income-earning ability and deplete savings, placing financial strain on loved ones. Incorporating insurance into your financial planning strategy is crucial to mitigate these risks. Critical illness insurance and life insurance with living benefits are financial tools that can provide essential financial support in times of need. Contact me to learn more about your options.
Meet the Practitioner: Stephanie Brossard
Stephanie is Nanaimo’s only Certified Advanced RolferTM. She graduated from the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in 2015 and completed her advanced training in Germany in 2023. Stephanie is also a certified yoga instructor, which is a great combination for understanding how bodies move and function. Stephanie found Rolfing when she was searching for a solution to the issues she was having after a bunion surgery. She had tried everything she could think of, but nothing seemed to help. Three sessions of Rolfing fixed the problem for good and changed her life forever, as she decided that she wanted to be a Rolfer and help people too.
Business Profile: Genie Senior Services
Start to finish senior moving service. They do it all, including the move. Genie Senior Services is locally owned and operated by teams that live and work in the community. They do not use subcontractors; it’s all done in-house. They do it all, from the FREE initial consultation to the time you’re comfortably settled in your new home. This ensures the smoothest experience for you; you don’t have to lift a finger! They offer a full-package, move, and unpack all-inclusive service. Contact Genie Senior Services today to downsize, declutter, and relocate to your new home.
The Healthy Book Club
In “Not Good Enough: Understanding Your Core Belief and Anxiety,” Sabrina Trobak, MACP, RCC, CCS, (from Fort St. John, BC) offers practical strategies to manage anxiety. She emphasizes the significance of recognizing and challenging core beliefs, which impact thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Trobak advocates for understanding one’s core belief’s origins and influence, enabling readers to address unhealthy patterns and cultivate lasting confidence.
