Community News
Talking About Hearing Loss

Do you find that you are repeating yourself to a loved one more often than you used to? When someone experiences hearing loss, they are often in denial at first. It can be frustrating for people close to them, but it is important to be empathetic. Hearing loss is more than just a loss of hearing, often people experiencing hearing loss fear it is a loss of vitality or a sign of declining health. Engage with them, ask about what they fear and why, let them talk it out and most importantly, educate yourself about the options.

Beltone Hearing Aid Centre, Beltone.ca

Morden Mental Health Week

We are all surrounded by triggers of stress, anxiety, and depression in our daily lives. They are in our homes, at our schools and workplaces, and in our food. Mental Health Week is taking place in Morden May 6-12, 2019 and will include an expo, workshops, fitness classes, and a keynote from Sonia Funk, RNT. She will be discussing these triggers, and factors that affect our mental health, including stress, food, our microbiome, social media, phones, and relationships. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about mental health! A full schedule of events is posted at MordenMB.com/MentalHealthWeek.

City of Morden, MordenMB.com

Finding Your Strength When Life Gets Tough

No matter how healthy we live, how much kindness, generosity or fairness we practice or how positive we are, life can become too overwhelming and push us to our edges juggling way too many balls that seem humanly possible. Often our first impulse is to speed up, work harder, become relentless with activity accessing our survival warrior instinct to recreate stability. Important yes, but staying in this mode for too long burns out our adrenal system. Equally needed is to go into the river of quiet stillness, slow down the inner pace, sitting through our feelings of discomfort, access our inner warrior for guidance, releasing our burden to a higher source and listening for strength and clarity on how to best navigate a pathway through the outer demands to make space for a new way of being.

D’Arcy Bruning-Haid, Masters in Counselling Psychology, Souls-Journey.com

Coping with Senior Isolation

One of the biggest issues for seniors is that their social circles begin to shrink as the years go by. Friends, significant others and family members move or pass away. Even those who still live close may be inaccessible due to limited mobility, especially once a senior can no longer drive safely. Age-related changes in one’s physical condition, such as hearing loss, can make it so difficult to communicate that it doesn’t seem worth the effort anymore. Local senior centers or agencies are great resources providing home-visitation services as well as community transportation and outings. Do you have a loved one who may be lonely? Try to put in more effort to spend time with them.

Brightwater Senior Living, BrightwaterSeniorLiving.com

New in Your Community

Wholistic Home Care Services would like to make your life a lot simpler by providing you with services personalized by you for your specific needs. Wholistic Home Care Services is available to assist with:

• In-home supports (household cleaning, organizing, laundry, grocery shopping)

• Transportation to appointments

• Companionship

• Respite support

Wholistic Home Care Services is run by a licensed nurse and a social worker who understand the importance of living life to its full potential. Let them help you create a care plan that best suits your needs.

What is a Dental Flipper?

Flippers are not just for seals, turtles and pin ball machines! It’s been estimated that 60% of adults age 35-44 are missing at least one permanent tooth. A Flipper is a type of partial denture that can be used to fill in the gap that a missing tooth leaves in your smile. They are often a temporary measure before having an implant placed. Flippers are made of denture acrylic that resembles your gums and are generally very quick to make. If you’ve lost a single tooth to disease or injury a Flipper Denture may be just what you need.

Chris Meilun, Denturist, Wellnessnews.ca/Directory/Meilun-Denture-Clinic

Natural Product Review

U-Dream® Sleep Aid was specially formulated by phytopharmacologists and healthcare professionals with a variety of safe, proven, and effective plants including: Passionflower (calming herb for anxiety and insomnia), Lion’s Mane (mushroom known for reducing anxiety and depression), Schisandra (‘superberry’ that provides relief from stress and insomnia), Loquat fruit (fruit extract that acts as a mild sedative), L-tryptophan (essential amino acid with sleep-inducing qualities), and Tuberfleece flower and Rehmannia roots, which also assist with alleviating insomnia. U-Dream® combines traditional Eastern medicinal herbs and state-of-the-art Western herbal medicine, creating an effective natural sleep formula that promotes a healthy and prolonged sleep.

Nutrition Plus, NutritionPlus.com

Eye Care for Teens

Teens are still developing so it’s very important that they receive the proper eye care to ensure the best possible vision heading into adulthood. Unfortunately, many don’t. The behavioural problems experienced by “troubled” teens may even be due to undiagnosed vision issues that aren’t caught in a simple vision test at school. Teens should have proper vision testing to catch potential issues that, without attention, will only get worse as they get older. As well as making sure that they have a balanced diet and are getting exercise, encourage your teens to wear sunglasses with UV protection and to protect their eyes when playing sports or using tools and equipment.

Dr. Andrew Aiken, Clarity Vision Centre, ClarityVision.ca

Physiotherapy to Prevent Falls

As we get older, our health and physical status changes and can put us at risk for falling. Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. Physiotherapists can assist with preventing falls in a variety of ways: 1) preparing a safe, at-home exercise program tailored to your needs; 2) answering any questions about gait aides (canes, walkers, crutches) to help with balance; and 3) helping you pick, fit, and use the right gait aide for your needs. If a fear of falling has kept you from being active, a physiotherapist can help get you back on your feet!

Erin Blaine, MPT, Physiotherapist at Prairie Trail Physiotherapy, PrairieTrailPhysio.ca

A Pain in the Neck?

Have you heard of tech neck or text neck? Posture is becoming a significant health concern in modern times. Seventy percent of people today have sitting-based jobs and the use of mobile devices is increasing every year. The net result is poor posture called anterior head carriage. This posture pushes the head forward (the equivalent weight of a bowling ball), causing strain on the soft tissues of the neck and upper back. Poor posture can damage muscles, ligaments, joints, and nerves, causing joint dysfunction and pain. Imagine what happens when you sit at a desk for eight hours a day, week after week!

Morden Chiropractic Centre, MordenChiropractic.com

Supports for Postpartum Depression

Nearly 75% of new mothers experience “baby blues” during the transition time after giving birth. It’s often a two-week period of feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, and tired. If the symptoms don’t go away after two weeks, mothers are often experiencing postpartum depression. With the help of a healthcare professional, new moms can discuss different support options, from counselling to medication in some circumstances. Friends and family can also play an important role, helping with chores, providing encouragement, and giving mom a break from baby here and there. Anyone in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or harm towards their baby are encouraged to call Southern Health/Santé Sud crisis line at 1-888-617-7715.

Eden Mental Health Centre, EdenHealthCare.ca