Community News
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

Relief for Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies can bring sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and fatigue when pollen levels rise in the spring and summer. While medications can help, many people also look for natural ways to ease symptoms. Rinsing the nasal passages with a saline solution can help clear pollen and irritants. Local honey, herbal teas, and foods rich in vitamin C may support the immune system. Quercetin, a plant compound found in apples and onions, may also help reduce allergic reactions. Keeping windows closed on high-pollen days and showering after spending time outdoors can further reduce exposure and help manage seasonal allergy discomfort naturally.

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.

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.

Activating Your Vagus Nerve

From a chiropractic viewpoint, activating the vagus nerve can profoundly support overall wellbeing. This key nerve helps regulate the sympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. By calming overactive stress responses, vagus nerve stimulation can indirectly improve muscle tension and joint mobility, allowing the body to move more freely and recover more efficiently. Techniques such as gentle spinal adjustments, neck stretches, deep breathing, and cranial therapies can encourage vagal tone. Enhanced vagal activity supports digestion, circulation, and immune function, creating a holistic effect where the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and overall health work synergistically for optimal wellness.

Laser Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

Dealing with stubborn heel pain, especially in the morning? It could be plantar fasciitis—a painful inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of the foot. Class 4 laser therapy delivers deep, targeted light energy to reduce inflammation, speed up healing, and relieve pain naturally. But plantar fasciitis may also be a sign of lower kinetic chain dysfunction—issues in your hips, knees, or ankles affecting how you move. Chiropractic care addresses these root causes through joint adjustments, mobility work, and soft tissue therapy to improve alignment and function. Heal faster and move better—book with Dr. Rachel Poff at Origin Integrated health to start your chiropractic and laser treatment today!

YOU MATTER. So does your trauma.

Trauma is real, and its effects are often misunderstood. It shapes how you see yourself and the world. It can also cause you to question your intuition and sense of what is true.
As Gabor Maté teaches, trauma is not the event itself as much as what happens inside you as a result. When the body and nervous system carry what was, it can distort what is possible. We help you gently process trauma without re-traumatizing – restoring peace, clarity, and self-trust.

Hidden Pollutants in Homes

Indoor air can be 5 to 100 times dirtier than out door air quality and most people spend about 90 percent of their time inside. Common pollutants include dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, smoke and volatile organic compounds from household products and building materials. These contaminants can trigger allergies, asthma, headaches and other respiratory problems. Over time dust and debris also collect inside air ducts and circulate through your home. Having your ducts professionally cleaned helps remove built up contaminants and improves airflow. Professional air purification systems capture fine particles, reduce allergens and help create a healthier home. K

Spring Hydration Tips for Seniors

Spring is the perfect season to refresh—and that includes your hydration! As temperatures rise, seniors are more prone to dehydration, especially because thirst cues can be weaker with age. Make water a daily habit: sip steadily throughout the day, carry a colorful water bottle, or enjoy herbal teas and fruit-infused water for a tasty twist. Snack on juicy fruits and crisp vegetables like watermelon, oranges, and cucumbers to boost fluids naturally. Limit caffeine and sugary drinks, which can drain hydration. Staying well-hydrated supports energy, digestion, joint comfort, and mental clarity, helping seniors enjoy a vibrant, active spring.

Whole Body Light Therapy

The ARRC Elysium system combines advanced light therapy with pulsed electromagnetic field therapy to support whole body healing. Six optimized wavelengths work alongside PEMF to improve cellular communication, circulation, and nervous system balance while enhancing the mitochondrial benefits of photobiomodulation. Green light supports wound healing, helps reduce headaches and migraines, offers antibacterial benefits for acne, and can assist with chronic pain. Red light focuses on skin, muscles, and superficial tissues, encouraging collagen production, tissue repair, and reduced inflammation. Near infrared light penetrates deeper to reach joints, nerves, and muscles, supporting mitochondrial activity, easing chronic pain, nerve irritation, and supporting recovery.

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
Angela Nial at 604-599-0034 ext. 302 or email [email protected]