If you wear dentures and suffer from seasonal allergies, it can be tricky to manage allergies. Allergies can cause sinus discomfort, which might affect how your dentures feel. To stay comfortable, clean your dentures often to remove allergens like pollen and dust. If you’re using allergy medication, check if it affects your oral health. Avoid smoking, as it can make both allergies and dentures harder to deal with. Also, since allergies can cause dry mouth, drink plenty of water to keep your mouth moist and help your dentures fit better.

James Bay New Horizons Society invites you to join their community. Their goal is to help people maintain, improve, and develop new skills, interests, and social opportunities, and to enhance the quality of life of their members and visitors. Membership benefits include the opportunity to participate in all programs, services, and special events, including games, tours, movies, music, fitness, and many more. Borrow books, CDs, and movies at no cost. Become involved with volunteer work. Meet new friends and more. Contact them today for more information!

For many seniors, home care is a valuable way to maintain independence and quality of life while aging safely at home. Whether they need assistance with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, or companionship, professional caregivers provide the support needed to make daily living easier and more enjoyable. Home care offers families peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are receiving compassionate, reliable care. Beyond practical assistance, caregivers bring warmth and companionship—engaging in conversations, activities like puzzles or crafts, and sharing moments of joy through music and storytelling. Talk to your family about the benefits of aging in place with the right support to help you thrive at home.

Chronic stress is harmful to people of all ages, but its impact on older adults can be particularly severe, increasing the risk of age-related diseases, hastening cognitive decline, and even triggering falls. Stressors that are common amongst the elderly include loss of control, personal loss, declining health, financial worries, personal safety, and loss of independence. To reduce stress, get regular exercise, eat balanced meals to ensure the mind and body are properly fueled, and ask for help. Talking with a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare professional releases pent-up stress and may even lead to a solution.

When someone dies, families are often left underprepared and overwhelmed. As a Funeral Director and Death Doula, Karla Kerr has witnessed this firsthand. Frustrated by the lack of comprehensive and Canadian end-of-life planning tools, she partnered with Shelley Essery, an experienced Legal Admin and Certified Executor Advisor—to create The Empowered Estate. This is more than a planner—it’s a powerful, ongoing support system. Empower your executor. Protect your family. Ensure your wishes are honoured. Step into the future with confidence through proactive, uplifting planning.