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Community News
Tips for Fall Prevention
November is Falls Prevention month. Falls are a real concern for older adults and can lead to injuries. The following tips can reduce your risk: • Get regular exercise and physical activity. • Have your medications reviewed by a physician or pharmacist as some medication combinations can cause dizziness, leading to falling. • Have your vision and hearing checked regularly. Poor vision and hearing are linked to increased falls. • Fall-proof your home by removing tripping hazards, using nightlights, and keeping items within reach. A Fall Risk Assessment at Robynne Smith Physiotherapy can help you stay steadier on your feet and reduce your risk of falling.
Business Spotlight: Cheetham’s Pharmacy
Serving our community for over 25 years, Cheetham’s Pharmacy aims to take seniors’ wellness to a new level with its many service offerings. Recognizing that many seniors face mobility issues, Cheetham’s Pharmacy offers free prescription delivery, as well as a free seniors’ shuttle for medical appointments. The business also provides free basic foot care to help seniors with their foot care needs. Cheetham’s Pharmacy pharmacists will visit care homes and independent living facilities for periodic medication reviews and consultations with onsite physicians and caretakers. Cheetham’s Pharmacy is always looking for new ways to improve health outcomes in our senior’s community!
One Change at a Time
Fitness is a life long journey. It can’t be earned in one workout, gained by eating well for one week, or through one eight hour sleep. The long-term benefits only come to those who stick with the plan, adapt as life changes, and most importantly enjoy the ride. We call this building healthy habits. Imagine if you ate one apple a day and did 20-30 minutes of varied physical activity 3 days per week. Over one year that would be 365 apples and 78 hours of physical activity accumulated through your habits. Focus on making only one change every 2-4 weeks and watch your life change.
Early Osteoporosis Prevention
November is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a condition that affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in Canada. Osteoporotic hip fractures are more common and take up more hospital beds than stroke, heart attack, and diabetes. According to Osteoporosis Canada, after a hip fracture, 27% of people go into rehab care and 17% go to long-term care facilities. We begin to lose bone in our mid-thirties, so build it up in your twenties with weight-bearing exercise, balance support (yoga or Tai Qi), adequate calcium and minerals from diet, vitamin D supplements, and avoiding junk food/pop intake.
Clean Eating Recipe
Roasted Squash Dip. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups roasted or mashed leftover squash. 2 tbsp light cream cheese. 1/2 tsp Roasted Garlic Seasoning Paste. 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. 1 tbsp lemon juice. 1/8 tsp salt. 2 tsp finely chopped chives. 1 tsp olive oil. 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted. Directions: In a blender or food processor, purée squash, cream cheese, garlic paste, cayenne, lemon juice and salt on medium-high until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Transfer purée to a small bowl and garnish with chives, olive oil and almonds. Enjoy! Find more healthy recipes at Sobeys.com
Out To Lunch
Join us at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. for our “Out to Lunch” get together, every Friday at noon. Only $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members for a delicious home cooked meal. Please call 204-571-2053 to book a spot as we are limited in our capacity.
Dinner is Served
If you or someone you know needs help with their meals, this is a great option for them. Dinner is Served is a healthy meal program by Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. For only $10.00 you will receive a complete home-cooked meal. Order as many meals as you wish on Friday, we have a variety of seven different meals, and they will be delivered free to you on the next Friday by our friendly volunteers. Check out the menu on our website. BrandonSeniorsForSeniors.ca
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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Join the Club
Join the Club
Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. is a great place to meet people, learn new skills and have fun. Everyone is invited to get involved; yoga classes, line dancing, exercise group, foot care, computer club, men’s club, Stitch n chat, cribbage, movie and games afternoon. Some of the benefits of becoming a member are your membership is on a year to year basis, reduced rates when attending activities and a voice in the direction the organizations takes to better our community.
Exercise – a Key to Fall Prevention
Exercise really is a prescription for good health, and it’s never too late to start an exercise program in consultation with a health care provider. For fall prevention month this November, let’s focus on another amazing benefit of exercise – it also holds the key to avoiding falls. In fact, according to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, regular exercise can reduce your risk of falling by 23-40 percent! Simple balance exercises are very effective in fall prevention and can be done in the comfort of your own home. For more great exercise tips and a comprehensive fall prevention guide, visit Lifeline Canada’s website.
