Downtown Walk & Talk (every Tuesday at 12:15)
First Thursday Concert Series (first Thursday of each month)
Travel Memories (first Wednesday of each month)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
Beginner Adult Yoga (online every Wednesday at 7 p.m.)
Gardening for Beginners (April 11)
Get Money Smart! Making Cent$ of Money: Budgeting 101 (online on April 16)
Meet & Mingle: 50+ (April 16)
Red Deer Cancer Connect (April 2 & 16)
Readers’ Theatre (April 18)
Sip n’ Stitch (April 18)
Crib, Cards, Coffee and Conversation (April 21)
Community News
Why is Volunteering Important to Us?
At the Golden Circle we rely on volunteers to help support a variety of aspects of our operations from assisting in the Kitchen and Dining Room, to supporting special events and fundraisers, providing supportive transportation to medical rides, delivering groceries and frozen meals from our own kitchen, and doing friendly visiting over the phone. We cherish our volunteers and could not do this important work without them!
Join us April 14 through 20 as we celebrate our individual and collective actions in creating a strong, interconnected and vibrant community! Volunteering weaves us together, strengthening the fabric of our community by sharing our time, talent and energy to support one another and to build community better together.
Day Program
Are you or your loved one struggling to thrive? Would you or your loved one like to maintain or improve your physical and cognitive functioning? Are you a caregiver who could use a few hours of respite during the week? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be a perfect candidate to access Brella’s Adult Day Program! People who participate in our Adult Day Program report: ·Enhanced cognitive and physical functioning. ·Feeling more connected and less lonely. ·Enjoy warm lunch and snacks provided. ·Look forward to coming back and participating in activities.
Find out how to access our Adult Day Program and we can help find the location nearest to you
Raj Sahota at 604-531-2502 ext. 210 or email [email protected]
Angela Nial at 604-599-0034 ext. 302 or email [email protected]
Better at Home Services
Better at Home supports seniors by meeting their non-medical needs. By providing assistance with these simple, day-to-day tasks, Better at Home assures older adults continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. Services vary from community to community but may include the following:
• Friendly Visiting
• Transportation
• Light Housekeeping
• Grocery Shopping
To find out more about the services, please contact Elizabeth at 604-536-9348 Ext. 201.
Music and Dementia
The effects of dementia are devastating to individuals and their families. Researchers are keen to find ways to ease its symptoms and restore abilities and memory. Studies on music and dementia have shown promising findings. Did you know that the area of the brain associated with musical memory tends to be least affected by dementia? Music therapy may help reduce cognitive decline while improving the memory of people with dementia. In one study, test subjects performed better on memory tests when they listened to music. It has also been found that the emotional content of music can bring back emotional memories.
Celebrate Ching Ming
As spring unfolds, it brings with it the Ching Ming festival, a revered time for honouring ancestors and reflecting on the cycle of life. This tradition, known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, connects us deeply with our cultural heritage, encouraging reverence and remembrance. At Bakerview Cemetery, we celebrate this connection by incorporating wellness activities, emphasizing the harmony between physical health and spiritual well-being. In the tranquil beauty of our grounds, we invite you to our Ching Ming Open House, a day dedicated to paying homage to those who have shaped us, through respect, remembrance, and wellness-oriented learning. Join us in this meaningful observance and community gathering.
Local Health Spotlight
Heel to Toe Footcare provides specialized footcare services by nurses trained in addressing various foot conditions. Our treatments are personalized, covering callus and corn treatment, hammer toes, bunion padding, thick fungal nail reduction, dry cracked heel treatment, and ingrown nail maintenance. Utilizing the Onyfix nail correction system, we offer comprehensive solutions. For patients with diabetes, neuropathy, or vascular issues, thorough assessments and education are provided to promote ongoing self-care. Our experienced nurses adhere to best practice standards for safety. Welcoming individuals of all ages, we accept select healthcare plans covering footcare. Trust us for professional footcare, empowering you with knowledge for optimal foot health.
Effects of Cannabis Use During Adolescence
Canadian youth use Cannabis more than any other legal drug and statistics indicate on average
they begin using as early as junior high. When compared to alcohol and tobacco, cannabis has the
fastest rate of transition to substance use disorder among adolescents. Cannabis affects brain development in areas responsible for decision making, judgment, planning and problem solving. THC induces neurotoxic changes that can result in effectively altering the functions responsible for emotional and cognitive performance, impulse control, memory, coordination, appetite, pain, mood, pleasure and motivation.
Leave a Legacy
Come full circle with a gift that will have lasting impact for years to come! Many donors support Peace Arch Hospital Foundation with a legacy gift (a gift in their will) to show their appreciation for the care they or a loved one has received. Gifts like these are vital for enhancing community health by ensuring sustained support for healthcare services and initiatives beyond the present generate. If you are interested in learning more about legacy giving, or have already planned a Gift in Will, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Selina Lai at 604.535.4520 or [email protected]
Allergy Prevention Strategies
As spring brings pollen allergies, symptoms like runny noses and itchy eyes abound. For severe reactions, such as insect bites, avoiding allergens may be challenging. To pre-empt allergies, start antihistamines before exposure. Combining them with decongestants may boost effectiveness. Corticosteroid nasal sprays, alone or with antihistamines, offer relief but need regular use. Specific products like eye drops and nasal rinses target symptom relief and allergen reduction. Consult our pharmacists for personalized advice; they can now prescribe certain medications during minor ailment assessments, including for insect bites.
Cannabis Exposure on Breastfeeding Infants
Breastfeeding is an ideal choice for infants, but if the mother is using marijuana – risks outweigh the benefits. THC is a fat-soluble liquid, which goes through the mother’s bloodstream, and stored in body fat, resulting in high concentrations in the brain and body. THC accumulates in the mother’s breast milk and may produce severe cognitive and behavioural consequences. Infant may also show signs of sedation, reduced muscle tone, poor sucking response, and digestive issues. Other effects include; irritability, excitability, exaggerated startle responses, and diminished crying in newborns. Some studies have found decreased motor development at 1 year of age.
