The holidays are right around the corner which can bring a feeling of excitement, but for some, ‘dread’. The visualization of trying to fit into your favorite dress for Christmas & New Years can bring up many emotions. Imagine the feeling of a boost in confidence, extra energy, feeling strong & fit walking into your holiday party. When striving to reach a fitness and/or weight loss goal, there’s nothing more powerful than a timely, focused 30-day challenge that offers you step-by-step daily activity checklists. This effective 30-day challenge is not just for weight loss, but also for better physical and mental health. Give yourself the gift of confidence this holiday!
Community News
Keep Your Home Healthy & Warm
With the frigid temperatures on their way, homeowners in Steinbach and surrounding areas need a well-functioning furnace to create a cozy home. Unfortunately, older furnaces can stir up other problems. Consider installing an upgraded heating system. With a new system, you’ll be able to lower monthly energy bills, enjoy more consistent heating and know your furnace is operating safely and reliably. Advances in technology have increased furnace efficiency and it now takes less fuel to produce the same amount of heat. Newer systems are also compatible with smart thermostats, which can automatically regulate the temperature in your home—helping to save money each month.
A Collaborative Plan for Your Injury
It can be frustrating when getting treated by a single practitioner for weeks with no end in sight. At Origin Integrated Health, we go for a collaborative approach! We offer you an individualized treatment plan to follow that most often involves collaboration between experts in the field. We treat the cause of your pain and focus on strengthening your imbalances in motion. We call upon:
• Myofascial techniques and Class IV Laser with a Chiropractor
• Inter-muscular Stimulation or Acu-Stimulation with a Physiotherapist or Acupuncturist.
• Active Rehab with an Athletic Therapist or Kinesiologist.
• Injection therapy with Naturopaths and Acupuncturists.
Let’s make you a master plan to get YOU BETTER!
Invest in Your Wellness
The benefits of floatation therapy are numerous and far-reaching. One of the most appealing benefits is enhancing creativity, learning, and memory to give a boost to our ability to think, learn, and solve problems. Flotation therapy can also help us relax, which can lead to reduced blood pressure and cortisol levels, elevated moods, better sleep, and improved self-esteem. Other physical benefits include faster muscle recovery thanks to flotation therapy’s ability to reduce lactic acid and perceived pain levels, as well as fewer tension headaches from a tight neck and tense shoulders. Take some time to float yourself to wellness!
Natural Strategies for Heart Health in Men
Did you know that up to 80% of premature cardiovascular disease is preventable with a healthy lifestyle? Yet, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in men. Here are my top lifestyle recommendations to prevent heart disease: (1) eat a plant based diet including fruits, veggies, fiber, beans/lentils, nuts/seeds, and whole grains. Keep sugar to a minimum. Check out the heart healthy mediterranean diet (2) quit smoking (3) get up and move every 30 mins (4) limit your alcohol (5) learn to manage your stress with meditation or yoga (6) get regular health screens to check your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
November Events
Free Legal Clinic- November 2 from (various times available). Caregiver Support Group- November 4 from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Caregiver Support Group- November 18 from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Free Legal Clinic- November 23 (various times available). Zoom Bingo- November 24 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Zoom Trivia- November 25 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. For more information or to register please contact Simren at 604-531-9400 ext. 201
Donations are Appreciated
Donations are graciously accepted in support of the non-profit operations of Seniors Come Share Society.
Ways to donate:
Online: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/36058/donation. Mail: 15008 26 Ave. Surrey, B.C. V4P 3H5. By phone: 604-531-2502 ext. 209.
Telephone Tree
The Telephone Tree program offers support services to seniors over the phone. Our volunteers make weekly social calls offering clients a chance to be heard by providing emotional support, companionship and a sense of community. Volunteers can also provide you with information and referral services as well as keep you informed about the programs and events in the community. It’s a great way to stay connected with the community from your home. Call us today if you would like to receive weekly calls.
Senior Service Connector
Imagine how you would feel if you were on a tight budget, and you just found out that you can get a reduced rate for your MSP costs or you qualify for The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program that helps make rents affordable for BC seniors with low to moderate incomes.
This is the kind of information and referrals that can make a real difference in people’s lives, and it’s a free service Seniors Come Share Society offers at different sites and events in our community, where trained volunteers distribute valuable information and resource materials. Last year alone, they connected over 6,492 seniors in the Surrey and White Rock areas to information and resources.
The Senior Service Connector Program provides trained volunteers at locations throughout Surrey and White Rock where they connect seniors and their friends and families to information about programs and services available to them in our community. Please call Shannen at 604-531-9400 ext.
Tech Buddies & Computer Lessons
The Computer Lessons & Tech Buddies program offers basic tech tutorials, which also includes lessons on IPads, tablets, computers, laptops, smart phones and overall features of social media. The volunteers are available to meet you at the local libraries or the closest Seniors Come Share location. Please call the program coordinator at 604-531-9400 ext. 220.
Join Today!
Seniors Come Share Society allows individuals to stay engaged in the community even if it’s from the comfort of their own home. We offer programs that stimulate individual’s cognition, provide emotional support, food security and have them engaged in physical activities. Our priority is the well-being of the seniors in our community; therefore, we take initiative in advocating for them and assisting them in navigating support. Visit comeshare.ca or SHAREvirtually.com for a list of our programs and events.
