The Red Deer PCN’s Elder Care Assessment Clinic helps diagnose and care for people 75 years and older living with dementia and geriatric syndromes such as frailty, delirium, falls and incontinence. Ask your family doctor for a referral if you have concerns about memory, behavior or function of a senior. A multidisciplinary assessment with the patient and care partner is used to develop a care plan to be implemented by their doctor. “Excellent program. Very informative, eases family stress if done earlier in stages of aging.”
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Profile: Experience You, In Harmony
Located in the Parkland Mall, In Harmony Meditation & Wellness Center, is a facility that offers numerous wellness services in a space that is calming, restorative and welcoming. Originally the inspiration was to help people of all ages to regain a sense of inner peace, balance, and harmony through guided meditation, but the scope and vision of the center has certainly grown. They now feature a “tribe” of certified professionals in various wellness fields and modalities. “You are on a path of healing, enlightenment, growth, and empowerment,” says owner Wendy Hansen, “and we are here to help you.”
Jin Shin Jyutsu & Fertility
Various forms of traditional oriental medicine, like Jin Shin Jyutsu, have been used for millennia to treat infertility by restoring and maintaining harmonious balance of the body’s energy pathways to help resolve problems associated with infertility. It can re-establish the flow of energy, after which physical symptoms may be resolved and reproductive functioning restored. For example, a severe disturbance or blockage resulting from our stress levels can lead to disruption of egg production, fertilization and/or implantation of the fertilized egg. Receiving JSJ, as well as doing self-help JSJ practices, can help restore balance and address these issues.
Natural Skin Rejuvenation with PRP
Platelets help stop bleeding and contain substances called “growth factors” that activate and rejuvenate cells in our body. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) uses the patient’s natural biology to address skin defects and volume loss, triggering production of new cells and collagen formation. PRP is injected into the skin and this treatment may promote natural tissue regeneration and increase collagen production, improving the quality of the skin, smoothing fine line and wrinkles, and helping to restore luminosity. The results in the injected area may be seen over the course of several weeks following the treatment.
Cavity and Dental Disease Prevention
A cavity happens when bacteria in the mouth produces acid that attacks your teeth. Over time, this acid can dissolve away the tooth enamel and cause a hole, or cavity. Unlike some other diseases or injuries, a cavity will not heal by itself, but if the early signs of dental decay are promptly treated before a cavity forms, it can be stopped or even reversed by your dentist and your home care. To prevent dental disease: brush twice a day, floss once a day, eat a balanced diet, limit eating and drinking between meals, and visit your dentist regularly.
The Chinese Way
There’s a saying in Chinese Medicine, “If you fix a women’s menstruation, 70% of her problems will disappear.” If you suffer from menstrual pain, no period, heavy or irregular periods, spotting in between periods, and even a period that just won’t quit, or infertility, these gynecological issues may be resolved with Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. In addition, it’s also a safe and effective therapy for menopausal and peri-menopausal problems such as headaches, migraines, hair loss, anxiety, depression, mood-swings, night sweats, hot flashes, blurred vision, floaters in the vision, lethargy, dry skin, and so on.
Women’s Health – Pregnancy & Beyond
The transition into motherhood can present both physical and mental challenges. Pelvic floor issues are common among women, both pre- and post-baby, but are not normal. Some symptoms include pelvic pain, incontinence (leakage), overactive bladder (urgency, frequency), pelvic organ prolapse, and diastasis recti (separation of the abdominals). Many women also struggle adapting to their new role and associated body changes post-partum. Stride’s physiotherapy, massage therapy, and psychology services can help address the whole self during and after pregnancy to allow you to accomplish your daily activities and active lifestyle.
What is CPAP Therapy?
Otherwise known as constant positive airway pressure, CPAP therapy is the gold standard choice in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with significantly higher success rates than corrective surgery or dental appliances in moderate to severe cases. A pressure is applied gently to the airway to relieve flaccid anatomical muscle tone during sleep through an externally affixed mask. The patient’s perception is that like a fan, that translates into an airway splint or pressure to keep the airway open during sleep. Through repetitive use and as their pre-treatment symptoms subside, improved breathing is achieved.
Spring Into Love
Spring is a season of clichés — birds singing, bees buzzing and people falling madly in love. The love sickness can be blamed on one very real thing. Dopamine! Dopamine is a naturally occurring chemical your brain uses to make you want things. There are other systems involved in love, but when it comes to new love, dopamine is the main culprit. The newness of spring provides an ideal context for starting a new relationship. The changing weather and sunshine energize us — especially after hibernating all winter. We’ve survived winter and now it’s time to start your search for love with the help of an experienced matchmaker.
Physio for Hip Pain
Hip pain can have various causes, including arthritis in older people and repetitive movements in younger, athletic people. Many parts of the body impact the hips and all must be considered when designing a physio program to help reduce and even eliminate hip pain in some cases. Your physio program will depend on the source of your hip pain and will ultimately focus on relieving pain and improving functionality, balance, and range of motion. Exercise is extremely beneficial for anyone who is suffering from hip. Gently opening up the hips helps strengthen muscles and improve range of motion so be sure to stick to your exercise program between physio treatments.
The Little Miracle Enzyme!
Proven to be a safe and effective natural alternative to NSAIDs (drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen), Serrapeptase breaks down long protein chains into amino acids that the body needs. It helps to reduce pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis, joint pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, and post-operative swelling. It even thins out mucous which in turn eases chronic sinusitis. Serrapeptase should be a delayed release or enteric-coated capsule taken on an empty stomach. This allows the Serrapeptase to pass through the stomach to the small intestine, where the enzyme is then released.
