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November is Falls Prevention Month

The Prevention information You Need to Know
Falls. One of the leading causes for hospital visits for people of all ages throughout our Province. In 2017, Albertans visited the Emergency Room or an Urgent Care facility 154,004 times and 17,489 Alberta’s were hospitalized due to falls.

Falls can happen in your home, while playing your favourite sport, while chasing your babies/grandbabies around the house or the park, on vacation while your craning your neck to take in all the sights and sounds or if your like me… walking up the stairs.

While activity is key to healthy aging, so is falls prevention. There are several excellent resources the Golden Circle circulates through the community and with Falls Prevention Month kicking off in November, you can bet we will be sharing even more to our community to support active living and falls prevention.

Ms. Bonnie Lewis
Community Outreach Program Coordinator
Golden Circle Resource Centre

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 Pharmasave pharmacist about flu shots, prevention, appropriate symptom relief and other ways to stay healthy this flu season.

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.

Amazing Health Benefits of Saffron

Saffron is more than a pricey, exotic spice. It has over 150 identified compounds in the flower, which likely influenced its widespread use traditionally. Documents going back as far as Hippocrates show saffron was used to treat over 90 illnesses over 4000 years. Today it is regarded for use for everything from inflammation, Alzheimer’s, metabolic syndrome, weight loss, mood balancing, sexual dysfunction, eye & heart health. Saffron is fragile and must be handpicked & processed under particular conditions for optimal nutritional value and minimal oxidative stress. A beautifully pigmented plant that is worth it.

At Your Library: FREE Zoom Yoga

Enjoy Beginner Adult Yoga from the Comfort of Your Home! Explore mindful movement, stillness, and reflection from the comfort of your own home with free Zoom Yoga Classes from Red Deer Public Library. All levels and abilities welcome! The classes rotate through the following yoga styles: Slow Flow: Hatha style class focusing on mobility while linking movements. Yin: Passive and longer holds of postures to target connective tissues. Yang/Yin: Gentle blend of hatha (movement) and yin (holds). Movement & Meditation: Gentle mobility work followed by a guided meditation. Pre-registration required at rdpl.org/events. The Zoom link will be emailed out the day of each class.

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.

Helping Seniors Eat Healthy

Seniors need to get adequate nutrients from their meals to help them reduce the risk of serious health conditions, stabilize their mood, and maintain their mental health. Retirement communities help meet seniors’ nutrition needs by providing meals that are low in saturated fats and have moderate amounts of unsaturated fat, which promotes a stable body mass index (BMI) and metabolism. Healthy portion sizes support a healthy weight for older adults by preventing excessive calorie intake. If you or a loved one have questions about proper nutrition and eating habits for seniors, reach out to your care provider or retirement community.

Emergency Lock Box

Have your ever asked yourself, how could I be rescued if my door was locked? Time is of the essence during a fire or medical emergency. Install a Lock Box – a small weather-resistant metal box that securely holds a set of keys. Should an emergency occur while you are unable to open the door or get out of the residence, Brandon Fires & Emergency Services can access your property without having to break in.
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Oils for Prostate Health

Young Living has an essential oils supplement called Prostate Health. It is uniquely formulated for men concerned with maintaining healthy, normal prostate function. Prostate Health features powerful saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. A blend of pure geranium, fennel, myrtle, lavender, and peppermint essential oils provides the body with key components. The benefits of liquid capsules include a targeted release for ideal absorption and minimal aftertaste. Prostate Health is used to help relieve the urologic symptoms e.g., weak urine flow, incomplete voiding, frequent daytime and nighttime urination associated with mild to moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – or prostate glad enlargement.

Fall Prevention Tips

Falls in the home are all too common and making a few modifications in the home can prevent dangerous situations, such as slippery floors, poor lighting, loose rugs, electrical cords and clutter. Visit each room in your home. Then look at the space objectively and ask: Is this safe? Are there objects or items that present a falls risk? If so, think about the many ways to create a safer home: wear non slip socks or slippers, use night lights in dark hallways, remove throw rugs, keep electrical cords safely hidden behind furniture and organize your projects so they are off the floor and out of walkways.

Abs of Steel or Jelly Belly?

Your pelvis is a ring of bones held together by ligaments and muscles. These muscles engage every time you walk, sit, stand, run, or even breathe! Weak stabilizing muscles cause your pelvis to move too much and surrounding muscles contract to control the excess movement, leading to chronic muscle tightness. By strengthening the core, our bodies are able to withstand these forces without muscle spasms. Some of the best exercises for core involve maintaining a neutral spine position and resisting forces. Your physiotherapist can give you specific exercises to improve your strength, while relaxing other muscles through manual therapy techniques.