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. The key to turning these conditions around is to give the body what it needs to strengthen specific areas of the brain and nervous system. This can be achieved naturally with specialized nutritional formulations, which will replenish the body and alleviate symptoms.
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Hobbies for Health
Engaging in hobbies is a fun and effective way for seniors to support their health and well-being. Activities like gardening, walking clubs, swimming, and yoga encourage physical movement, which helps maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Creative hobbies such as painting, knitting, or playing music stimulate the brain and can reduce stress. Puzzles, crosswords, and reading help keep memory and cognition sharp. Group hobbies like dance classes or book clubs foster social connections, which are vital for emotional health. Choosing activities that bring joy while promoting movement or mental engagement is a powerful way for seniors to stay healthy and fulfilled.
New Natural Health Spotlight
White Horse Family Wellness, founded in early 2025 by Dr. Kristen Mitteness and Dr. Caitlin Reimer, brings family-centered chiropractic care to Headingley. Located at 5423B Portage Avenue, the clinic offers a welcoming space where individuals and families can pursue better health and well-being. As both chiropractors and mothers, Dr. Kristen and Dr. Caitlin are passionate about helping families create a legacy of generational health. Their mission is to inspire families to prioritize wellness through personalized chiropractic care. To learn more or book an appointment, visit WhiteHorseFamilyWellness.com or call 204-889-5520.
Stay Social with Hearing Loss
Socializing can be tough for those with hearing loss, but a few thoughtful adjustments can make all the difference. Always get their attention before speaking. Talk at a natural pace—don’t shout—and use pauses to help them keep up. Keep your hands away from your face so they can see your lips. Stick to one topic at a time and let them know if the subject changes. Choose seating where they can see everyone’s faces clearly. Most importantly, check in often. If they seem confused, repeat the message in simpler, shorter sentences to help keep them connected and included.
Comprehensive Heart Care Services
LifeSmart Medical – Osborne location is home to Cardio 1, specialist clinic offering cardiology, endocrinology (diabetes), and respiratory care. Cardio 1 focuses on improving community care for patients with cardio-metabolic conditions, such as heart disease and respiratory illnesses. LifeSmart Health collaborates closely with Cardio 1 to provide patients with comprehensive care options. To see a physician, request a referral from your current doctor or a LifeSmart physician. Our clinic emphasizes a patient-centered, team-based approach with coordinated care from doctors, nurses, educators, and pharmacists. We offer diagnostic tests, some with additional costs. Cardio 1 ( www.cardio1.ca) is located at our 2-230 Osborne Street location.
Improve Your Focus & Concentration
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. The key to turning these conditions around is to give the body what it needs to strengthen specific areas of the brain and nervous system. This can be achieved naturally with specialized nutritional formulations, which will replenish the body and alleviate symptoms.
Local Spotlight: Heart to Home Meals
Heart to Home Meals delivers delicious, nutritious meals right to your door. The company’s team of experts has developed a wide-ranging menu to suit many tastes, dietary needs, and lifestyles, including high-protein, low carbohydrates and/or saturated fat, low sodium, high fibre, vegetarian, and no added sugar options. Heart to Home Meals has a useful diet coding system to help you choose meals that are right for you. Meals also come in mini versions (for smaller appetites), hearty versions (for larger appetites), as well as minced or pureed options. It’s as easy as ordering online or by phone!
Social Prescribing in Action
We wanted to share a heartfelt story from our Social Prescribing Program, which continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local seniors. Recently, a referral was made for a client who had lost his spouse. Living in a remote area with his son over 1,000 km away, he suddenly found himself alone and overwhelmed. His spouse had always managed their household responsibilities, and after her passing in 2024, he didn’t know where to begin putting his life back together.
Feeling lost and unsure how to navigate the mountain of paperwork and emotional strain, he was referred to a Link Worker through the Social Prescribing Program. Over the next few months, the Link Worker met with him regularly—helping him organize finances, maintain personal care, and most importantly, reconnect socially.
He was introduced to a senior drop-in group, where he started forming meaningful relationships. These connections supported his grieving process and eased his loneliness.
Looking back on the past year, he shared just how grateful he is for the support from The Golden Circle and the Social Prescribing team. He says he couldn’t have made it through alone—and that until meeting his outreach workers, he didn’t even know such services existed, let alone how to access them.
Today, he has a new, happier outlook on life, and encourages others:
“No one should have to face sadness, loneliness, and the loss of a spouse alone.”
August Events for Seniors at RDPL
Creative Writing Crash Course (every Wednesday)
Red Deer Cancer Connect (August 5 & 19)
First Thursday Concert Series: Windwood Festival Musicians (August 7)
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors (August 20)
Sip n’ Stitch (August 21)
Happy Ever After Book Club (August 25) For full details, visit rdpl.org/events
Need Support?
If you or someone you know is an older adult in need of support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We accept self-referrals, as well as referrals from doctors, family members, and friends. We’re here to help. 403-343-6074 | www.goldencircle.ca
Grocery Raffle
It’s back! We’re once again hosting our monthly Grocery Raffle, featuring one $500 and two $250 gift cards to a local grocery store. Who doesn’t need groceries these days?
Get your ticket today by calling 403-343-6074 or visiting us at 4620 47A Ave, Red Deer, AB.
