The Victoria Community Health Co-operative (VCHC) is hosting a Clinic Information Session on Monday, October 16 from 2 – 3 pm at the Cook Street Activity Centre, #1 – 380 Cook Street. You are welcome to attend to hear answers to questions such as; *What is a Community Health Centre, *What services are offered by VCHC and *How can the nurses help manage your health. The session will be followed by a tour of the clinic. The Victoria Community Health Co-operative is currently offering nursing services based on a Community Health Centre model. Services are available at no cost with a BC MSP card.
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Care Your Aging Loved Ones Need & Deserve
When it comes to planning for care, don’t wait until aging conditions become crises; proactively explore care options for your parents, grandparents, or aging family members. They deserve the best care, and your timely attention can make all the difference. Start by having open conversations about their needs and preferences. Research local resources, from in-home care to assisted living facilities. Seek advice from professionals and support groups. By addressing aging conditions early, you can ensure their comfort, safety, and quality of life. Let’s honor those who cared for us by being proactive in providing the care and support they now need.
Product Review: Reviv3 Procare Hair Products
Reviv3 Procare presents a groundbreaking solution for achieving healthier and more beautiful hair. Extensive use of their product line, featuring shampoos, conditioners, and serums, demonstrates remarkable hair transformation. Formulated with bioactive peptides and botanical extracts, these products effectively fortify, nourish, and rejuvenate hair. Notable improvements include enhanced softness, increased shine, and a visible reduction in breakage. Reviv3 Procare is indispensable for those grappling with hair thinning, frizz, or seeking overall hair health maintenance. With these products, you can bid farewell to frustrating hair days and welcome a new era of stunning and resilient hair.
Inflammation: Good, Bad, or Both?
Inflammation is a crucial aspect of the body’s healing process, wherein inflammatory cells journey to injury sites, prompting recovery. Yet, chronic inflammation signs can be elusive – examples include abdominal and chest pain, fatigue, fever, joint discomfort, and stiffness (like in rheumatoid arthritis), as well as mouth sores and skin rashes (as in psoriasis). Turmeric presents a natural solution for pain and inflammation. Notably, curcumin, an extract of turmeric, is renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory properties, effectively alleviating pain, and dampening inflammation. Regarded as one of the most robust botanical anti-inflammatories, Good Habits Market takes pride in offering prime curcumin varieties, available as liposomal soft gels, or liquid.
Benefits of Massage for Older Adults
Getting a massage regularly can improve quality of life, increase energy levels, relieve pain, and can reduce the levels of stress that tend to come with ageing. Massage Therapy for older adults combines gentle and light massage techniques with passive stretching and a light oil or lotion without causing excessive friction to the skin. The many benefits of massage include: enhancing blood circulation, easing depression, improving balance and flexibility, reducing the pain of arthritis, increasing joint mobility, improving posture, restoring range of motion, and encouraging overall health and well-being. It also has been shown to relieve anxiety and provide comfort.
Family-First Products by Norwex
Nothing is more important than your family—they deserve only the highest quality, safest, most effective products. Enter Norwex: Our first priority is safe, clean products you can feel good about. With Norwex, you can wrap your children and pets in love, not harmful chemicals. Our range of safer products ensures you can keep them clean and dry while bringing peace of mind to you and your loved ones. From cleaning supplies to personal care items, Norwex provides a healthier, more environmentally friendly way to care for your family and your home, because your family’s well-being is our top concern.
Meet Your Practitioner: JB Wellness Services
I’m Jenilee Brooks, the face behind JB Wellness Services. With a Bachelor of Nursing from Alberta, I’ve been a Registered Nurse in Saskatchewan for 13 years. My nursing journey has mainly been in a central Saskatchewan small-town hospital. My passion lies in aiding people, advocating for independence, and delivering quality care. JB Wellness Services is here to provide you or your loved ones with the care they need and deserve to help maintain independence, remain in home as long as safely possible and help relieve caregiver stress. Contact Jenilee Today to learn how she can help!
Ready for Change? Let’s Talk!
Are you tired of being overweight, stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you feel like you have tried everything? Do you feel you could use some support, direction, and accountability to start tackling the things that are bringing you down? Well-being is a holistic concept, and it involves physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of your life. The first step is often about acknowledging where you are and committing to making positive changes in the areas that matter most to you. Why don’t you book a free 30-minute call with me today. You deserve this and will be glad you did!
Fall Prevention Tips
Falls in the home are all too common. The good news is, you can make a few modifications in the home that can prevent potential hazards, such as slippery floors, poor lighting, loose rugs, electrical cords and clutter. Start by visiting each room in your home, looking at the space objectively. Ask yourself: Is this safe? Are there objects or items that present a risk? If so, think about the many ways to create a safer home: wear non slip socks or slippers, use night lights in dark hallways, remove throw rugs, keep electrical cords safely hidden behind furniture and organize your projects so they are off the floor and out of walkways.
Pain in Your Knee?
When you feel pain around the knee, press on the outside edges of the bone with the thumb to feel if there is hardness in the tissue. It may feel tough and fibrous like sinew. If so, press into it and move the pad of your thumb in circles to break down the calcium crystals. For more detailed guidance on this technique, please join my ‘Self-Massage and Yoga for Arthritis Pain’ course at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan starting on October 27th. To register, please text me at 250-777-4544 or check my website for more information.
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
These tips will help you provide the best care for your loved one while maintaining your well-being: *Educate Yourself: Learn about the disease’s progression, symptoms and treatments to better understand and support your loved one. *Create a Safe Environment: Remove hazards and establish a predictable, organized space. *Effective Communication: Use clear, patient communication, maintaining eye contact and listening actively, even when their words are unclear. *Establish a Routine: Consistency provides comfort; set a daily schedule for meals, activities and bedtime. *Seek Support for Yourself: Seek help from support groups, respite care or other family members or caregivers.
