At Monarch Family Therapy, we offer a variety of therapeutic and educational services for children, adults, families, and professionals across Manitoba and provide an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes all identities and abilities. We provide children and their parents/caregivers opportunities to build connection and healing with an emphasis on developing secure attachment relationships. Areas of support include: Attachment & Parenting; Grief & Loss (death, divorce, child welfare involvement/foster care, ambiguous loss); Complex Developmental Trauma/Childhood Trauma; Emotion Regulation (ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing & Trauma); Behaviour Challenges (home/school/community); Sensory Processing Disorders; Developmental Delays; Depression & Anxiety; Adoption; Abuse, Neglect & Child Welfare Involvement; Children in Care & Permanency Planning; and Developmental Assessments by our on-site occupational therapist.
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What is a Personal Foot Care Nurse?
A foot care nurse plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Their expertise in podiatry and foot health offers numerous benefits to patients. First and foremost, they help prevent and manage a variety of foot ailments, from calluses and corns to fungal infections and diabetic ulcers. By promoting proper foot hygiene and regular check-ups, foot care nurses reduce the risk of serious complications, such as amputations for diabetic patients. Their gentle care and knowledge of foot anatomy can alleviate pain and discomfort, improving mobility and quality of life. Additionally, they educate patients on proper footwear choices and foot self-care, fostering long-term health and independence. Overall, a foot care nurse’s dedication to foot health contributes to a happier, healthier life.
Bringing Fitness to You
Are you eager to stay active this fall and winter but find the idea of crowded gyms intimidating or overwhelming? The good news is, you can achieve your fitness goals with just a 6×6 feet space in the comfort of your home. Fitness on the Go is here to make it effortless by bringing fitness directly to your doorstep. We’re dedicated to keeping you motivated and on the right track, ensuring you complete safe and effective workouts at your convenience, all within the privacy of your own home. We provide all the necessary fitness equipment, tailored training schedules, and routines designed specifically for your individual needs and body. Say goodbye to gym anxiety and hello to personalized, convenient fitness with Fitness on the Go!
Local Spotlight: Monarch Family Therapy
At Monarch Family Therapy, we offer a variety of therapeutic and educational services for children, adults, families, and professionals across Manitoba and provide an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes all identities and abilities. We provide children and their parents/caregivers opportunities to build connection and healing with an emphasis on developing secure attachment relationships. Areas of support include: Attachment & Parenting; Grief & Loss (death, divorce, child welfare involvement/foster care, ambiguous loss); Complex Developmental Trauma/Childhood Trauma; Emotion Regulation (ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing & Trauma); Behaviour Challenges (home/school/community); Sensory Processing Disorders; Developmental Delays; Depression & Anxiety; Adoption; Abuse, Neglect & Child Welfare Involvement; Children in Care & Permanency Planning; and Developmental Assessments by our on-site occupational therapist.
Bringing Fitness to You
Are you eager to stay active this fall and winter but find the idea of crowded gyms intimidating or overwhelming? The good news is, you can achieve your fitness goals with just a 6×6 feet space in the comfort of your home. Fitness on the Go is here to make it effortless by bringing fitness directly to your doorstep. We’re dedicated to keeping you motivated and on the right track, ensuring you complete safe and effective workouts at your convenience, all within the privacy of your own home. We provide all the necessary fitness equipment, tailored training schedules, and routines designed specifically for your individual needs and body. Say goodbye to gym anxiety and hello to personalized, convenient fitness with Fitness on the Go!
Local Spotlight: Monarch Family Therapy
At Monarch Family Therapy, we offer a variety of therapeutic and educational services for children, adults, families, and professionals across Manitoba and provide an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes all identities and abilities. We provide children and their parents/caregivers opportunities to build connection and healing with an emphasis on developing secure attachment relationships. Areas of support include: Attachment & Parenting; Grief & Loss (death, divorce, child welfare involvement/foster care, ambiguous loss); Complex Developmental Trauma/Childhood Trauma; Emotion Regulation (ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing & Trauma); Behaviour Challenges (home/school/community); Sensory Processing Disorders; Developmental Delays; Depression & Anxiety; Adoption; Abuse, Neglect & Child Welfare Involvement; Children in Care & Permanency Planning; and Developmental Assessments by our on-site occupational therapist.
You Are Not Alone
The Alzheimer Society walks alongside families living with dementia from an uncertain and worrisome time of noticing the early signs of dementia right through to the late stages and end-of-life decisions. We provide support and resources every step of the way. Our offices across the province can provide you with information, education and support. Plus, with our virtual and in-person programming, you can join our education sessions, Minds in Motion® program and support groups from the comfort of your own home. Call us. You are not alone. Visit Alzheimer.mb.ca today to find an office near you.
Look for Local: Lupin’s Best
Locally made here in Manitoba, Lupin’s Best makes a delicious low-carb, low-sugar pizza crust for healthy eaters and diabetics alike! This is possible thanks to the Lupin bean that originates in the Mediterranean and Western Australia. One quarter of our crust contains 1 gram of sugar and 2 net carbs compared to 30 net carbs of traditional crusts along with: 3 times more plant protein than quinoa, 3 times more fiber than oats, 3 times more antioxidants than berries, 3 times more potassium than bananas, and 3 times more iron than kale! Look for Lupin’s Best at Sobeys Extra Brandon South.
Avoid Emotional Overspending
Many families are now opting for a simple, direct cremation with no funeral. Yet they keep returning to a traditional funeral home to arrange this sacred act. At Branch & Pyre Cremation Care, we are funeral home free, and offer a new, modern way to make these difficult arrangements. From the comfort of your home, you can now make this important decision from your computer, with 24 hr licensed funeral director support. You can then easily plan a memorial or Celebration of Life after. A simple cremation deserves a simple and dignified process.
BRHC Foundation Pancake Breakfast
The BRHC Foundation will be hosting our annual Pancake Breakfast on Friday December 1 from 7:30—10:00 am in the Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC’s Showroom. Along with the sit-down breakfast we will also provide delivery service for larger group orders (6 or more breakfasts). The Crocus Plains Culinary Arts Studies students will once again prepare the breakfast. Tickets are $12.50 and can be purchased in advance. For more information contact the office at (204) 578-4227.
Did You Know?
The Golden Circle offers a wide variety of activities for individuals of all fitness levels which support functional mobility and keep older adults active! Be sure to speak to your healthcare provider before exercising, but no matter what your abilities are today, you can do things to improve your strength and balance.
From registered fitness programs like Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi and Stretch Flex and Strengthen to our drop in Sit and Be Fit class and Line Dancing which we had during the summer, we can help you to stay active and prevent falls risk. Join in on Bocce Ball or the Hardy Walkers Club weekly! Contact the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074 or [email protected] for more information.
