November is Fall Prevention Month! Did you know that 1 in 3 older adults experiences a fall each year? Falls can be life-altering, and while older adults with frailty are at higher risk, falls can happen to anyone! To help reduce your chances of falling, consider improving your strength and balance, eating a nutritious diet, and staying hydrated. It’s also important to identify and address hazards in your home—where most falls occur. Regularly check your vision and hearing, and review your medications with your healthcare provider. One fall can change it all, so act now and learn how!
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Preparing for your Quit Date
A little preparation can go a long way in ensuring your success with quitting smoking. When planning your quit date, it’s helpful to remind yourself of the reasons you want to do this in the first place. There are major reasons to quit, such as reducing your risk for disease and cancer. What are your other reasons? Write down your top 10. Before your quit day, you may want to think of rewards you can give yourself, as well as activities which you can turn to if cravings get bad. Studies tell us that psychological preparation plays a large role in the likelihood of success with smoking cessation.
Understanding EchoLight REMS Technology
EchoLight REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry) offers a breakthrough in bone health assessment, particularly for osteoporosis. Unlike traditional DEXA scans, REMS is non-invasive, radiation-free, and provides highly accurate results. It’s especially beneficial for individuals in their 30s and 40s, when bone density may begin to decline. Factors like genetics, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise can further weaken bones. Regular bone health monitoring with tools like REMS can help ensure early detection and proactive management, promoting healthier bones and reducing the risk of fractures. Consult Nero’s House today to learn more.
Product Spotlight: Soil Booster Plus
Boost your garden’s vitality with Organic Soil Booster, a powerful blend of over 70 trace minerals designed to replenish depleted soils. After more than a century of intensive farming, essential minerals have been drained from the earth, leaving plants without the nutrients they need to thrive. Our Organic Soil Booster contains humates, ancient natural substances, combined with Penergetic K, a cutting-edge bio-technology from Switzerland. This potent mix not only restores minerals but also stimulates soil biology, making nutrients more accessible to plants. Give your garden the organic boost it deserves for healthier, more resilient crops.
Lightening the Load
Aging happens to everyone – no matter how young at heart. What’s reassuring is that we can take proactive steps to age well, stay active, and live independently for as long as possible. But when should you start thinking about home care? If you’ve noticed signs that a senior needs help at home, it’s likely time to start the conversation. These services are designed not just for medical needs, but also to lighten the workload around the home, ensuring that daily tasks are manageable and stress-free. Early intervention with home care can help maintain a higher quality of life, enabling seniors to continue enjoying the activities they love in the comfort of their own homes.
Silent Struggle: Hearing Loss Dangers
Recent research has illuminated a concerning connection between hearing loss and an increased risk of falls, particularly among older individuals. Hearing impairment can compromise spatial awareness and balance, making it challenging to detect potential hazards and maintain stability. Social isolation, often a result of hearing loss, exacerbates these risks. Falls can lead to severe consequences, including fractures and head injuries. However, the good news is that addressing hearing loss through regular screenings and assistive technologies can significantly reduce these risks. Promoting awareness, routine check-ups, and a stigma-free approach to hearing aids can empower individuals to proactively manage hearing loss, enhancing both their quality of life and overall safety.
Fall Prevention Month
It’s fall prevention month, and that’s an extremely important one for us at Nanaimo Lifeline. 20%–30% of hospitalizations from injuries among older Canadians each year are attributed to falling. Not only that but falling is the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged 0-14 months each year as well! To prevent falls, it’s important to engage in balance and strength-training exercises, avoid alcohol and substance abuse, and find out about any side effects of medications that may cause cognitive or balance impairments. And as always, eating a healthy diet contributes to strong bones and muscles. Stay safe!
Pharmacist Solutions for Eczema Relief
November is Eczema Awareness Month—an important time to raise awareness about managing this common skin condition. Eczema can cause itching, dryness, and irritation, but your local pharmacist can help! Did you know that pharmacists can prescribe treatments for mild cases of eczema? They can recommend medicated creams, ointments, and lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms and prevent flare-ups. If you’re struggling with eczema, speak to your pharmacist for expert advice on skincare routines and the best treatment options.
Strengthen Your Financial Well-Being
In today’s unpredictable economic climate, financial health is as vital as physical wellness. FP Canada’s 2024 Financial Stress Index found 44% of Canadians cited finances as their top stressor, with 49% losing sleep and 54% experiencing anxiety or depression. Building an emergency fund, creating an investment plan tailored to your needs, and having the right insurance policies can offer peace of mind and protection for you and your family. Working with a financial advisor who develops a personalized plan can help you reach your goals. Taking proactive steps today can greatly reduce future financial stress.
Tips to Stay Healthy
With the change in weather comes the potential for colds, flu, and COVID! Everyone is encouraged to get their flu and COVID booster shots. Remember to sanitize regularly out in the community, especially if you are in the grocery store (the handles of the carts) and when you get back into the car. Comfort Keepers can help by doing your shopping for you, or if you get sick, we can help by just giving the care needed as you convalesce. Contact us today to set up a meeting and get a regular schedule in place for times like this. Let’s stay well this winter.
It Is Important to Remember
In Canada, Remembrance Day is November 11. We hold space for those who went to war and those who didn’t return. Everyone is affected by war and can be affected for many generations. If you had family members who went to war, you may have many different emotions and memories. You may have also inherited these emotions from your family members. The Body Code healing modality assists in releasing these inherited trapped emotions, helping you understand them. A Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner can help you release unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions and assist you in creating healthy memories. Contact Permelia today for an appointment.
