Not every product or service is easy to Promote.. Readers engage with the Editorials differently than they do with Visual Ads. They are not just being told to buy a product or service—they are being EDUCATED and informed. Given time to UNDERSTAND the benefits to their health and wellbeing. An Editorial allows you to PROVIDE INFORMATION, EXPLAIN the HEALTH BENEFITS, or PROVIDE TIPS and INFORMATION to Readers to help prevent a potential health/wellness issue. Give us a call today to learn more.
Nikki Kardash-Puetz, Editor for WellnessNEWS 306-960-1552
April Book Club
Living to Thrive by Kathryn White. The author’s journey after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 43. Combining personal stories with holistic strategies for body, mind, and spirit, the book guides patients and caregivers toward healing, resilience, and learning how to thrive while living with cancer.
Maximize your sleep quality
Chiropractic, adjustable or orthopedic beds, provide spinal alignment, reduces pain and improves sleep quality. They offer customizable comfort snf support by allowing for various sleeping positions, and assists distribution of body weight more evenly, reducing pressure points. Benefits include better overall health, and relaxation at night time, with features on some models like massage functions and zero-gravity positions. Ideal for those with back issues or recovering from surgery, these beds promote healing and overall well-being
Here to Support you
If you have been negatively impacted by crime or domestic violence—whether reported or unreported—and the incident happened within the City limits of Prince Albert, the Victim Services Unit (PAPS) is to here to HELP. You are NOT ALONE. Support is CONFIDENTIAL and ANONYMOUS. Victim Services provides IMMEDIATE emotional care, SAFETY PLANNING, and guidance through justice processes. By connecting individuals to counselling, shelters, and community resources, they help reduce trauma and ensure victims’ rights and well-being REMAIN a PRIORITY. Call 306-953-4357.
Embracing Easters renewing Spirit
Sunday, April 5th marks Easter — a time that symbolizes renewed hope and the triumph of life over death. At Mont St. Joseph Home, we embrace this season as an opportunity for renewal, kindness, and togetherness. It is a time to nurture compassion, forgiveness, connection, and reconciliation with one another. Happy Easter to all. We hope your time with family and loved ones is meaningful, joyful, and filled with warmth and love.
Clear Space, Clear Mind
Decluttering your home supports both real estate readiness and personal wellness. Excess clutter can create stress, overwhelm the mind, and make spaces feel smaller. By clearing unused items, you create a calmer environment, improve air flow, and allow potential buyers to better envision the home. A tidy space often leads to clearer thinking, better focus, and a greater sense of balance. Whether preparing to sell or simply refreshing your surroundings, small steps toward decluttering can open the door to both a healthier home and new opportunities.
Book of the Month:
The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old by Hendrik Groen. Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is…. elderly. But at age 83 1/4, this feisty, indomitable curmudgeon has no plans to go out quietly. Bored of weak tea and potted geraniums, exasperated by the indignities of aging, Hendrik has decided to rebel – on his own terms. He begins writing an exposé: secretly recording the antics of day-to-day life in his retirement home, where he refuses to take himself, or his fellow “inmates,” too seriously.
Available to borrow from Red Deer Public Library at rdpl.org
Spring Clean the Medicine Cabinet
Here are a few tips to clean up your medicine cabinet and other places where medication and vitamins are stored: Gather all medications in one place. Check the expiration date of each item. Set aside any medications that you no longer take or that have expired. Set aside any medication that is not in its original container or whose appearance, consistency, or odour has changed. Take all discarded medications and vitamins to your pharmacist for safe and ecological disposal. Do not throw them into the waste basket, sink, or toilet. The Medicine Shoppe can help with the cleanup process and disposal.
Wellness Through Foot Support
Foot pain is often caused by pressure in the wrong places. As we age, the arches in our feet naturally drop and the fat pads on the bottom of our feet become thinner. This can lead to corns, calluses, and discomfort when walking. Orthotics are custom inserts placed in your shoes that help redistribute weight across the foot. Even small adjustments can relieve pressure on sore areas and help prevent painful corns from forming. Orthotics also support the arch, helping keep the knees and hips properly aligned. Proper foot support improves comfort, mobility, and overall body wellness.
April Events for Seniors at RDPL
Red Deer Cancer Connect (April 7 & 21)
Travel Memories: Newfoundland & Labrador (April 1)
First Thursday Concert Series (April 2)
Wellness Exchange (April 8)
Symphony at the Snell with RDSO (April 11)
Readers’ Theatre (April 16)
Sip n’ Stitch (April 16)
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors (April 16)
Friends of the Library Book Sale (April 22-26)
Roots and Branches: Genealogy at the Library (April 25)
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (April 30)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
For full details, visit rdpl.org/events
Downsizing Solutions
In an evolving real estate market, many clients are turning to reverse mortgages to secure new properties for downsizing. Reverse mortgages provide financial flexibility, allowing clients to buy a new home before selling their current one. Some keep the old home as a backup, while others move out and renovate it for a higher sale price. With traditional mortgages and secured lines of credit becoming harder to qualify for, homeowners are leveraging reverse mortgages, which have no income requirements, to position themselves advantageously.


