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 seniors 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.
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Telephone Tree
The Telephone Tree program offers support services to older adults over the phone. Our volunteers make weekly social calls offering participants a chance to be heard by providing emotional support, companionship and a sense of community. Volunteers can also provide you with information and referral services as well as keep you informed about the programs and events in the community. It is a great way to stay connected with the community from your home. Call us today if you would like to receive weekly calls. For more information, please contact Nisa Moman. 604-531-9400 ext. 219
Email: [email protected]
Over 65? Assess Your Risk
Bone mineral density (BMD) testing is crucial in assessing the risk of developing osteoporosis or fractures. Women and men over 65 and those with risk factors for fracture should get a BMD test. Combining BMD tests with clinical risk factors can determine fracture risk and inform treatment decisions. Protect your ability to live your best life with Echolight™, the new ultrasound bone density measurement scanner that takes 15 minutes to do. First time in Manitoba. You have the option of either having the scan in our office or in the comfort of your home since we have a portable one. Echolight™ is radiation-free, safe, accurate as well as Health Canada and FDA approved.
Transform Your Health with Bioresonance
In the last few years, health has become a higher priority for most people. Many are looking for alternatives to traditional medical systems. Our bodies have the innate intelligence to heal themselves. However, we go out of balance due to lifestyle, diet, and stress. At Freq. we take a holistic approach to healing, using biofeedback to detect the root cause of dis-ease. We scan the body, measure cellular and organ health, and identify microorganisms like viruses or parasites. Bioresonance then emits a corrective frequency, to help bring the body into balance, so it can do what it was designed to do – heal itself.
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 one 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
·Enjoying the tasty hot lunches and snacks provided
·Looking forward to coming back and participating in activities
Find out how to access our Adult Day Program, contact the location nearest you:
South Surrey: Raj Sahota at 604-531-2502 ext. 210 or email [email protected]
Newton: Angela Nial at 604-599-0034 ext. 302 or email [email protected]
Guildford: Kim White at 778-735-0955 ext. 254 or email [email protected]
Bio-Electric and Light Therapy Benefits
As an organization focused on providing unique, exceptional life wellness services, we combine the centuries old discipline of acupuncture with the technology of today in an effort to help teach your body to heal itself. Using a combination of bio-electric and light therapy devices, your Practitioner stimulates trigger points in the body originally identified through traditional acupuncture. Our protocols can help mitigate the impact of a variety of conditions and addictions – whether it is smoking, drinking, drugs, sugar or even gambling, plus anxiety or depression, even tinnitus and vertigo.
A Gift of Health and Wellness
Give the gift of better health this Father’s Day. Hormone testing is often overlooked but is important for both men and women. In men it’s responsible for mood, energy, and sex drive. Low testosterone levels include tiredness, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and difficulty conceiving. Medications such as steroids and anticonvulsants can decrease hormone levels but testosterone levels also naturally decrease with age. If you or believe a loved one is experience low testosterone, it is important that a doctor is consulted to seek next steps including testosterone replacement therapy in the form of an injection, skin patch or topical gel.
Physical Activity for Depression & Anxiety
Physical activity should be considered as a first-line treatment for depression and anxiety, according to a scientific review that analysed more than 95 scientific reviews involving 128,000 participants. The study found that physical activity was more effective than counselling or medication in some cases, and provided positive impacts across all studies. Shorter exercise interventions of 12 weeks or less were found to be the most effective in reducing mental health symptoms. The research highlights the need for exercise to be prioritised as a mainstay approach for managing depression and anxiety, particularly as it can make a positive change to mental health quickly. Study found in The British Journal of Sports Medicine – https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/03/02/bjsports-2022-106195
Microchip Your Pet!
A simple procedure can save a lot of heartache. Your veterinarian can inject a microchip — the size of a grain of rice — beneath the surface of your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. It’s almost instantaneous, but it contains contact information so that if you and your pet ever become separated, a shelter or veterinarian will easily be able to reunite you. Being separated from their owner, especially if lost in a strange environment, is traumatizing for an animal. Get your pet microchipped – then be sure to keep the information up-to-date if you move or change your phone number.
Over 65? Assess Your Risk
Bone mineral density (BMD) testing is crucial in assessing the risk of developing osteoporosis or fractures. Women and men over 65 and those with risk factors for fracture should get a BMD test. Combining BMD tests with clinical risk factors can determine fracture risk and inform treatment decisions. Protect your ability to live your best life with Echolight™, the new ultrasound bone density measurement scanner that takes 15 minutes to do. First time in Manitoba. You have the option of either having the scan in our office or in the comfort of your home since we have a portable one. Echolight™ is radiation-free, safe, accurate as well as Health Canada and FDA approved.
Improve Your Focus & Concentration Naturally
Very often the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHS-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. Alternative approaches such as Biofeedback testing and treatment are highly effective in improving focus and concentration. It detects imbalances, or weaknesses, in the stress-handling areas of the body, and in turn, stimulates the affected areas to help the mind and body better function in times of overload, overwhelm, and fatigue.
