This spring, be sure to consider the mobility and strength required to do yard work and play sports like baseball or golf. The mid-back, or thoracic spine, is designed to twist, allowing for smooth motion while doing these activities. If your thoracic spine lacks the ability to twist, or has strength deficits, other areas may compensate for this, potentially resulting in injury to the low back, or lumbar spine. If you find these spring twisting activities are irritating your low back, consider addressing the strength and mobility of your thoracic spine. A strong and healthy thoracic spine can help take the load off of the already stressed lumbar spine.
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Meals on Wheels
Check our website regularly to see special monthly meals! A healthy, warm and delicious meal cooked fresh daily and delivered to your door. Meals are cooked at the Centre, Monday to Friday. Whether it has become harder for you to cook for yourself, or you want to add some variety to your life, this program is perfect for you! Purchase meals whenever you’d like or sign up for weekly or monthly delivery. We have two Meals on Wheels programs running out of Steinbach and Grunthal. Meals may be purchased for $7 for delivery (residents of Steinbach & Grunthal) or pickup. A meal includes soup, a main dish, sides, and dessert. Please call 204-320-4600 with any questions or to order a meal. To receive a same day meal, you must call before 9 am.
About Us
Pat Porter Active Living Centre (Serving Seniors Inc.) is a non-profit organization that provides programs, activities and services for seniors and members of the community. Seniors are the foundation of our community and our goal is to keep them a part of it for as long as possible. Read on to find out about everything we offer and how we can help you.
Pat Porter Events
Cinco de Mayo. Ole’! Amigos you’re invited to join us at Pat Porter Active Living Centre for a Mexican Fiesta Lunch Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 12pm. To join the fiesta tickets may be purchased by calling 204-320-4600. $10/person
CancerCare Mobile Mammography Clinic
CancerCare Manitoba’s Mobile Mammography Clinic is coming soon to the Pat Porter Active Living Centre. May 2 – 20, for woman 50 years and older. To register Call 1-855-95-CHECK to book your screening mammogram. Limited Space.
Steinbach Accessible Transit
Are you a resident of Steinbach looking for transportation to and from an appointment or other event? Call Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. To book a ride, call 204-326-4055. Appointments must be booked in advance to ensure availability. Visit www.patporteralc.com/transit/ for information on pricing.
Keep Your Home’s Air Healthy
One way to keep your home healthy is by installing an air conditioner. There are many health benefits to air conditioning that you may not know about, including reducing your home’s humidity. High humidity is linked to dust mites, mold, heatstroke, and dehydration. Air conditioning systems have greatly reduced levels of allergens and pollutants in the home. Take that seasonal allergies and asthma! More health benefits of a cooler home include: a better night’s sleep, a more comfortable work-from-home environment, and reduction of dehydration, heat stroke, and other heat-related illness.
Walk Your Way to Better Health
Happy Spring to everyone! Did you know that walking is one of the best ways to maintain your health and independence as you age? Walking helps you build muscle strength/endurance and can also reduce body fat. Other important benefits include improved balance, stronger bones, lower blood pressure, and a reduced risk of developing diabetes. It will even help you sleep better at night! Staying active is a crucial component of healthy aging and can preserve the one thing we all cherish – our independence! Victoria Lifeline can also support your active, independent lifestyle with the GoSafe mobile personal alert button.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common disease that develops when blood flows through your arteries at higher-than-normal pressures. Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of death and disability around the world, and can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia. Over 7.2 million Canadians have hypertension, and 7.5 million more have high blood pressure that will lead to hypertension without preventative action. Your blood pressure is considered high when you have consistent systolic readings of 130 mm Hg or higher or diastolic readings of 80 mm Hg or higher. Schedule an appointment to see your family doctor if you’re concerned you have hypertension.
Overcoming Dentist Anxiety
Dental phobia has become ingrained into our society with phrases like ‘pulling teeth’ being used to mean difficult and unpleasant. As a result, an important part of the dentist’s role has become putting the patient at ease, making them secure and comfortable. Those with dental phobia tend to avoid dentists. Although understandable, delaying care or early diagnosis typically leads to issues that are more difficult to treat. If you are feeling nervous, establishing a good patient-dentist relationship is so important. If you are a person who suffers from dental anxiety, mention it to your dentist and they will work with you to find a way to alleviate the stress.
Put a Spring in your Step!
Spring has sprung, the snow has melted, birds are returning, everything is waking up and becoming alive once again. How about you? Now is the time for healthy change, time to renew and start fresh. Start by ditching the old unhealthy habits and trying something different, like getting outside and moving towards a positive goal and away from the dead weight of your addiction. You are greater than your addiction and can change if you are willing to put in the work. Reach out for support and come alive in news ways this season! Healthy change starts now.
