August is Autoinflammatory Awareness Month, a reminder that living well starts with listening to your body. Persistent or recurring symptoms such as unexplained fevers, joint pain, fatigue, rashes, or ongoing inflammation should never be ignored. While these symptoms can have many causes, they may also be signs of a rare autoinflammatory disease. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can improve long term health and quality of life. If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms or have concerns, speak with your local healthcare practitioner. The Canadian Autoinflammatory Network provides trusted education, resources, and support for individuals, families, and healthcare professionals. Learn more at
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Summer is Better Together
Spending the summer in a retirement community is a wonderful opportunity to build new friendships and strengthen existing ones. Residents often have fascinating life stories and experiences to share, creating meaningful connections. Participating in group activities like bingo, gardening, arts and crafts, or exercise classes encourages conversation and camaraderie. Holiday celebrations, cultural events, and shared meals also bring people together. These friendships provide emotional support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and encourage a more active lifestyle. By connecting through shared interests and daily activities, residents help create a welcoming, supportive community where everyone feels valued, included, and less alone.
Begin of a New Era
Transform everyday moments into meaningful wellness rituals with AüRAUM gemstone infused aromatherapy sprays. Crafted with pure essential oils and gemstone essences, each blend is designed to promote relaxation, emotional balance, grounding, or renewed energy. Mist your body, home, yoga space, or meditation area to create a calming atmosphere and support mindful living. These versatile sprays help refresh your surroundings while encouraging moments of peace throughout the day. For an even more complete wellness experience, pair your favourite AüRAUM spray with a VitaJuwel gemstone water bottle or vial, bringing the beauty of gemstone inspired hydration and aromatherapy together in one daily ritual.
How Brella Helps
For nearly 50 years, Brella Community Services Society has supported older adults, caregivers, and families throughout Surrey, White Rock, and surrounding communities. Its mission is to help people age with dignity, remain connected, and continue living meaningful lives.
Many older adults face challenges such as social isolation, caregiver stress, health concerns, and difficulty accessing services. Brella responds with practical programs that help people remain independent while staying connected to their community.
Programs including Better at Home, Social Prescribing, Digital Inclusion, transportation assistance, volunteer services, community meals, wellness activities, and educational workshops help seniors continue living safely in their own homes while maintaining important social connections.
Brella is also a recognized leader in dementia support. Through caregiver support groups, respite services, education, one-on-one guidance, family conferences, and initiatives such as the I’m Still Me project, individuals living with dementia and their families receive compassionate support and practical resources.
Creating opportunities for social connection is central to Brella’s work. Recreational activities, arts programs, support groups, volunteer opportunities, and community events reduce loneliness while encouraging friendships, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Brella also advocates for age-friendly communities by working alongside governments, health authorities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to improve accessibility and ensure older adults remain visible, valued, and included.
Its affiliation with Crescent Housing Society reflects a holistic approach that recognizes affordable housing and community support go hand in hand. Behind every program are dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners working together with one simple belief: growing older should never mean becoming invisible. Brella helps people not only age, but live well.
Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Do you get sharp, stabbing heel pain during your first steps in the morning or after periods of rest? The plantar fascia is a thick and fibrous band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot. It is a shock-absorbing bowstring that supports the arch of your foot. When this tissue is overused or strained, it develops micro-tears, leading to inflammation and heel pain. The pain decreases as you walk but usually returns after long periods of standing or getting up from a chair. Come see your local podiatrist at Island Foot Clinics for evaluation and treatment today!
Headache Relief Starts Here
Stress, poor posture, and neck tension often work together to trigger headaches and migraines. Hours spent at a computer, looking down at a phone, or carrying stress in your shoulders can tighten muscles, reduce neck mobility, and place added strain on joints and nerves. Over time, this tension may contribute to recurring headache pain. Simple prevention strategies include maintaining good posture, adjusting your workstation, stretching regularly, staying hydrated, exercising, and practicing relaxation techniques. If headaches are frequent or persistent, Dr. Priscilla may help identify musculoskeletal factors contributing to your symptoms and support improved function, comfort, and overall quality of life.
Where You’re Treated Like Family
At ABC Home Support, we provide personalized in-home care tailored to each client’s individual needs. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate support that helps your loved one continue to live safely and comfortably at home. We’re a full-service provider of experienced home support workers, registered care aides, LPNs, and RNs. Every member of our home support team is carefully matched to the level of care required, ensuring consistency and the right fit. We believe in taking a personal approach to care. That means building real relationships and going the extra mile to make sure both clients and caregivers feel supported.
Small Problem, Big Discomfort
Foot corns are small, hardened areas of skin that develop when the feet experience repeated pressure or rubbing. They often appear on the tops or sides of the toes or on the soles of the feet. While corns may seem minor, they can become quite painful and make walking uncomfortable. Wearing properly fitting shoes with plenty of toe room is one of the best ways to prevent them. Keep your feet clean, moisturized, and inspect them regularly for any changes. Never try to cut or remove a corn yourself, as this can lead to infection. If a corn becomes painful or persists, seek advice from a qualified foot care professional.
Support Your Reset
Your body works around the clock to maintain balance while facing everyday challenges such as stress, processed foods, environmental pollutants, poor sleep, and chemical exposure. The 11-Day, 24/7 Remote RIFE Detox is designed to gently support your body’s natural regulatory and detoxification processes using frequency-based technology. Using a small fingernail clipping, the program runs remotely day and night while you continue your normal routine. Simply stay well hydrated to support your body’s natural detoxification pathways. Many clients report greater energy, improved mental clarity, better sleep, reduced inflammation, and an overall sense of wellness and renewal.
How Safe is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage in Canada is a safe option when obtained through a federally regulated lender, such as HomeEquity Bank or Equitable Bank. You remain the owner of your home, your name stays on title, and you receive tax-free cash by accessing your home’s equity. You’ll never owe more than your home’s value, and no monthly payments are required until you move, sell, or pass away. Independent legal advice is mandatory, ensuring you understand the terms before signing. As long as you maintain your home and keep property taxes and insurance current, you can remain in your home for life.
Releasing Trauma Through Breathwork
Trauma and unresolved emotions can sometimes leave lasting effects on both the mind and body. Breathwork offers a gentle, holistic approach to releasing stored tension while promoting greater emotional and physical well-being. By learning healthy breathing techniques, you increase oxygen throughout the body, supporting energy, mental clarity, restful sleep, and overall vitality. Guided breathwork can help process unresolved emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, and create a healthier relationship with difficult feelings. Many people also experience a deeper connection to themselves, enhanced intuition, and renewed inner peace. With regular practice, breathwork can become a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and personal growth.
