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. Putting off regular checkups is a good way to end up with gum disease or other problems. If you are a person who suffers from dental anxiety, ask about oral sedation and nitrous oxide. Your dentist will work with you to find a way to alleviate the stress.
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Good Nutrition & Digestion = Good Health
No matter how clean, organic, and healthy you eat, if your body isn’t able to digest, absorb, and process essential nutrients properly, you are not benefitting from your efforts.
To do this, your stomach needs to fully digest, your intestines need to completely absorb, and your liver needs to properly process the food you eat.
One of the simplest ways to correct and improve any issue you may have with the digestive process is through nutritional testing.
If a weakness is found in a specific organ, nutritional supplementation can be added to your diet to improve the digestive process and in turn, help you benefit from your wise choices.
Product Review: Polyride Fe® Ultra
Prevent & Treat Iron Deficiency – For All Diets. 1.85 million Canadians suffer from iron deficiency.* There are many reasons for iron deficiency, such as a diet low in iron. Speak to your healthcare provider to ensure you are meeting your iron needs. There’s an iron supplement that is ideal for all diet types. It contains the highest amount of elemental iron, additional vitamin C to enhance iron absorption, and vitamin B12 for deficiency. Taking one capsule a day that is also easy on the stomach, may lead to better compliance. It is also VegeCert and Kosher Certified. Polyride Fe® Ultra can be purchased at www.polyride.ca or at your local pharmacy by giving your pharmacist the product codes McKesson #75624 and #75625.
Product Review
Jazzy® Zero Turn 10 Scooter. The Jazzy® Zero Turn 10 offers four-wheel stability with a three-wheel turning radius, perfect for driving in small spaces. Its powerful dual motors and two-wheel drive provide excellent traction for spending time outdoors, while its iTurn Technology™ allows for smooth maneuverability indoors. A USB charging port, front basket, under-seat storage, and cup holder are just a few of the conveniences the Zero Turn 10 has to offer. With a 325-lb. weight capacity, easy disassembly, three-speed control, delta tiller with ergonomic wraparound handles, and easy-access tiller-mounted XLR charger port, the Zero Turn 10 gives you both contemporary styling and cutting-edge technology.
Beneficiaries to Your Estate
If you have a will, you can choose what happens to your money once you’re gone. A beneficiary can be any person or entity you choose to leave money or assets to. The top three are: 1) Family – Proceeds from your estate can pass seamlessly from you to your loved ones, as long as you have named a beneficiary. 2) Charities – You can donate through a Beneficiary Designation with Registered Plans (like RRSPs, RRIFs, or TFSAs) or bequest a gift in your will. 3) CRA – Without a will, the government and CRA could end up in control of your assets.
March 3 is World Hearing Day
Hearing often declines with aging. For some it is very slow and for others hearing loss happens very quickly. Having your ears checked for wax build up should be something that you do annually if not more often, especially if you wear hearing aids. Why, because wax build up can affect hearing. You should also have your hearing tested to see if you require hearing aids. Not being able to hear is one of the reasons people do not engage in social activities because they can’t hear what is being said and the larger the group the harder it is to figure out what is being said. There are numerous hearing centres in Red Deer think about having your hearing checked. It could make all the difference in your quality of life and how you interact with the world around you.
Golden Circle Under New Management
Monica Morrison retired February 18th after a 32-year career serving older adults and the last ten and half years were spent at the Golden Circle. The Board of Directors of the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Amber Mack as Executive Director. Amber is a dedicated community builder, and her compassionate leadership will represent our seniors and the organization with professionalism and enthusiasm as we continue our commitment to serving the needs of older adults, people with disabilities 18+, and citizens in our community and surrounding areas, while adapting to the challenges and opportunities during the ongoing pandemic. We would like to congratulate Amber on her appointment and welcome her to the Golden Circle.
Outreach Frozen Meal Program
We have made and distributed 18,276 frozen meals, provided 1,993 potpies and 1,555 servings of soup in 2021. Our frozen meal program has been in high demand. We deliver the meals on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a $5.00 delivery charge, or you can pick them up here at the Circle. If you want to try our meals because you are tired of cooking or you are not cooking for yourself, give us a call. Our frozen meal menu is also available on our website. When you are ordering your frozen meals consider having one of Grandma’s Pies for dessert, delivered with your frozen meals.
Looking for Volunteer Drivers
If you like to drive and want to help people get to medical appointments, or do escorted grocery shopping, or maybe deliver groceries on a Friday the Golden Circle is the place to call. You are compensated for your gas and you would be helping people who really appreciate it. Please call Gail or Diane at 403-343-6074
Grandma’s Pies
Do you love pies and butter tarts? Well, the Golden Circle has embarked on a social enterprise to raise dollars for the centre. Grandma’s Pies. You can order 5” apple, cherry, blueberry pies as well as crumbles or a box of 8 raisin butter tarts for $6.00 each. We have a new pie – lemon meringue, and we also have pumpkin pie. Call us to place your order and curb side pick-up is Fridays between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.
More Than Filling Prescriptions
Visit any Central Alberta Co-op Pharmacy to have a conversation about your medical history and to get your various questions from vitamins, herbals, to prescriptions answered. Your Co-op pharmacist can optimize drug therapy options and blood pressure and blood glucose levels. They provide injection services like Flu, Shingles, and B-12, and offer blister packaging, direct billing to most insurance companies and FREE delivery! Expired medications or vitamins kicking around? Bring them in. The pharmacists strive to help you manage your present health status, prevent disease and support you in achieving your wellness goals!
