Your level of mental fitness can often determine your ability to deal with stressful situations, thrive through change and ultimately, perform at your best. We know it’s important but how many of us commit time every day as we do with our physical hygiene? Here are a few mental hygiene practices you can incorporate into your day and/or encourage others at work to practice. Just try one at a time! 1) Do a round of gratitude at each meeting 2) Write down one thing you achieved and felt great about each day. 3) Practice acceptance of what you don’t like, but can’t change.
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Men’s Health
Although November is a great yearly reminder to think about prostate, testicular and mental health, men should be focusing on their physical and mental well-being every month. It’s important for men to take charge of their own health. A good first step is to find out how well your body is functioning so you can target any areas that need assistance. One of the best ways to accomplish this is through nutritional testing and supplementation. If an area is found to be weak or underperforming, specific, natural formulations can be taken to boost and maximize your body’s ability to function optimally, so you can have a better quality of life every month.
Get Your Mouth Checked!
An oral health exam is critical to the maintenance of your overall wellbeing. You should have your mouth checked at least once a year for prevention and treatment of any ailments. Even if you don’t have any live teeth, it’s important to make sure there are no signs of infections or early signs of cancer, growths, or cysts, and that your dentures are fitting you well. Leaving problems untreated usually leads to pain, periodontal disease, or tooth loss, and could make treatment more difficult, so it’s best to deal with problems early, or, if possible, prevent them.
The Many Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used to help with symptom relief from a variety of health conditions. Some examples include: 1) Musculoskeletal pain – acupuncture can help with all kinds of musculoskeletal pain, including spastic or painful muscle from trauma, as well as joint pain, sciatica, and tendonitis. 2) Hormone imbalance – acupuncture may decrease symptoms related to infertility, menstruation, and menopause by assisting with hormone balance restoration. 3) Mood disorders – acupuncture can be an effective way to cope with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. 4) Sleep disorders – acupuncture can help with insomnia, snoring, and sleep apnea.
How to Prevent Unnecessary Falls
We all have a role to play in Fall Prevention! Here are just a few tips to help you prevent falls:
Stay active to maintain balance and core strength by whenever possible taking a walk, participating in exercise classes and stretching; eat nutritious meals to stay strong and avoid frailty; make sure you regularly have eye exams to ensure existing prescriptions are accurate; speak with your Doctor and Pharmacist to ensure that your medical prescriptions are not affecting your vision; assess your home and other environments for slip and trip hazards and remove them whenever possible; wear proper footwear indoors and outdoors – especially in these colder icy months where slips are all too common; hold onto a railing if you are going up or down stairs and ramps.
November is Fall Prevention Month!
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian older adults? In 2018, older adults accounted for more than half of all injury related hospitalizations. In addition, the hospitalization rate due to falls is increasing – over the past three years, the rate has increased by 9% (approximately 9,000 older adults), the largest increase for this population. In Ontario, there were over 6,500 older adults ages 65 to 74 hospitalized due to a fall in 2017.2 In adults ages 75 and older, this number jumps to over 25,000.
Golden Circle Christmas Cash Raffle
The Golden Circle’s Christmas Cash Raffle is back again for 2022. Tickets are just $5.00 each, only 3500 were printed, 1st prize is $3000.00, 2nd is $1500.00, 3rd is $750.00. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase. Tickets are being sold at various locations throughout the city and here at the Golden Circle, located at 4620 47A Avenue, Red Deer. The draw date will be just before hot lunch on Wednesday, December 14th.
Veterans’ Week 2022
Every year Canadians celebrate Veterans’ Week from November 5th through 11th. This is an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. From battlefields and peacekeeping missions, to search and rescue operations, and disaster response, thousands of Canadians have served our country and made significant contributions to our nations’ safety and prosperity.
About the Golden Circle
Since 1977, we have provided programs, activities, information, resources and community support services for older adults, their families and caregivers. We aim to support older adults age in the place that is right for them, and to offer enriching activities and opportunities in support of healthy active aging for older adults in Red Deer and surrounding communities. We have a variety of exercise and activity programs, volunteer drivers for medical rides and a Brokered Worker program to assist with light housekeeping and yard maintenance. We offer meal service three days per week along with a Homestyle Frozen meal program. We invite you to explore our website and discover who we are and what we have to offer.
Pumpkin Spiced Overnight Oats
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups CO-OP GOLD Slow Cook Oats; 2 ½ Cups SILK OAT YEAH Oat Beverage; ½ cup pumpkin puree; ¼ cup maple syrup; ¼ cup raisins; 2 Tbsp chia seeds; 2 Tbsp CO-OP GOLD PURE Hemp Seeds; ⅛ tsp cinnamon; ⅛ tsp nutmeg. For garnish: 1 cup matchstick-cut apple; 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds. DIRECTIONS: Place all “overnight” ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cover snugly and let soak overnight in the fridge. In the morning, stir mixture and add a bit more oat milk if needed. Divide among jars or bowls and add fresh apple and pumpkin seeds as a garnish.
Fighting the Flu
When you have the flu or are not feeling well, the best thing for you to do is make yourself cozy and to rest comfortably at home while you recover. Drink plenty of fluids, get lots of rest, use a humidifier and make sure you have flu season health essentials on hand, including: Acetaminophen for fever, headache and minor aches and pains. Decongestants to relieve congestion and clear nasal passages. Sprays or lozenges to soothe a sore throat. Speak with your pharmacist about flu shots, prevention, appropriate symptom relief and other ways to stay healthy this flu season.
