The arrival of the new year brings new ideas, excitement and New Year’s resolutions. 2020 brought into focus the realization that health is our most precious asset. In the upcoming year, many of us choose to adopt healthy habits including revamping our diets and exercise. Reducing risk factors are another way to improve our health. We participate in risk reduction by wearing masks and physical distancing. For seniors, one of the biggest risk factors is not being able to quickly access help in an emergency. Whether fall or other emergency, quick access to help is directly correlated to improved outcomes.
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Regenerate Your Back
When your back chronically hurts you are told it is a sign of aging and degeneration, which is very true … but did you know there is a method of treatment to regenerate your back? Acupuncture and ozone therapy results in about 75% of chronic pain sufferers to become permanently pain free. Chronic pain occurs in areas of the body that contain ligaments, cartilage or articular surfaces which makes them especially vulnerable to the effects of decreased oxygen utilization and aging. Ozone gives the tissues what they need to heal. And as they heal, the circulation to the area is re-established.
Your Smoking Cessation Action Plan
Do you wish to stop smoking? Your pharmacist can provide advice and guide you through this journey. Here’s an action plan: *Choose a starting point – pick a date and tell your friends and family and ask them for support. *Meet your pharmacist to help determine how dependent you are on nicotine *Follow a personalized treatment plan – your pharmacist can prescribe a tailored solution, including nicotine replacement products *Reward yourself when you’re progressing. Many benefits of a smoke-free life can be felt in the long-term and some benefits are almost instant as well. So keep on going!
Benefits of Fulvic Minerals
“When I started using Fulvic Minerals, my life changed overnight. I started sleeping, my body seemed to go into repair mode and I started to feel more like my old self”. When I receive testimonials like this, I am reminded that our body is supposed to have the essential nutrients required to bring us back to homeostasis. If our soil is depleted of these essential nutrients, that is when supplementation comes in. When considering starting to take any supplement, it’s important to know why you are taking it and if it interacts with anything else you are taking. I can help.
A Safe Environment
The primary focus during 2020 was to keep everyone safe. This was especially vital in a community of elderly residents with staff and essential visitors coming and going. The pandemic has made the use of masks, self-distancing and disinfecting our hands an ordinary part of our day. Coronavirus has also brought to our community a sense of slowing down. In our day-to-day interactions with each other, we now understand the importance of caring, having compassion, empathy and patience, treating everyone with kindness and having strength and creativity. In 2021, we will continue to offer a safe environment to our residents as they “age in place”.
Bereavement and Grief Support
Honouring the life of a loved one is always a unique situation. During our current pandemic situation, stress and overwhelm can increase, making bereavement and grief support more important than ever. Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens and Arbor Memorial offers numerous supports to help you cope with the loss of a family member or friend. Online support groups provide an opportunity for grievers to offer support to one another regardless of their geographic location. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges involving traditional funeral arrangements, our funeral staff is committed to providing safe opportunities for final goodbyes.
Retirement Community Living
With all of the fears about Covid-19, people are struggling to make a decision about moving into a retirement community. It is reassuring to know about the extra cleaning, extra staff, adherence to wearing masks and social distancing rules. Yet it is the fear of the unknown that makes it hard to make a decision. What will happen when I move in? Can I leave? Can I see loved ones? May I have visitors? How are concerns handled? Reach out to the communities, ask your questions so that you can rest assured that you have all the facts to able to make an informed decision.
Tips on Healthy Eating!
Healthy eating habits are more than just the foods we eat. Be mindful of your eating habits; take the time to eat throughout the day and notice when you are hungry or full. Try setting regular break and lunch times without distractions during the day so you can focus on your nutrition. Make water your drink of choice. Try drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning and between and with each meal throughout the day. Filling up a water bottle before you start your day and keeping it nearby will help remind you. You may be surprised at how energized you feel when you are properly hydrated.
Signs of Too Much Screen Time
Our eyes are not designed to focus on digital devices that are 1 to 3 feet away for extended periods of time. The most common reported symptoms of too much screen time include: Eyes feel tired, sore, uncomfortable and/or hurt, have headaches, feel sleepy, lose concentration and/or have trouble remembering what was read. If it is possible, reduce your screen time and apply the 20-20-20 rule: take a break every 20 minutes and look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. If you or a family member have any of these signs, schedule an appointment with a Developmental Optometrist.
Tuning Into Ourselves During Times of Crisis
The demands on each of us during this global pandemic continue to take their toll on our health and well-being. Intuitive Counselling can be an effective tool to support ourselves during this time of crisis. Everyone is intuitive and we all have the ability to tap into our own inner knowledge and wisdom. Intuitive Counselling provides support and guidance to help you: connect with your intuition; process emotions and blockages; and develop holistic practices to reduce stress, feel more grounded, and move forward with clarity and confidence. If this type of holistic support resonates with you, reach out to Safe Harbour Therapy.
Make a Resolution to Get Active
Individuals who are physically active have a lower risk of obtaining health conditions including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Physical activity has been shown to improve mental health by having a positive impact on depression, anxiety, and stress. Kinesiologists are experts in the field of human movement, exercise prescription, fitness training and conditioning. A Kinesiologist uses evidence-based research to develop exercise programs for individuals looking to increase their physical activity levels. At our Henderson location we have a clinic (Innovative Therapy Solutions), with multiple certified Kinesiologists and physiotherapists who can guide and provide you with the tools to become healthier and more physically active.
