Falls in the home are all too common. The good news is, you can make a few modifications in the home that can prevent potential hazards, such as slippery floors, poor lighting, loose rugs, electrical cords and clutter. Start by visiting each room in your home, looking at the space objectively. Ask yourself: Is this safe? Are there objects or items that present a 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.
Community News
Embracing Autumn Wellness
Fall is a wonderful season for seniors to focus on wellness while enjoying the beauty of autumn. Taking walks among colourful leaves offers fresh air and light exercise, while seasonal recipes like hearty soups and roasted vegetables provide warmth and nourishment. As days grow cooler, gentle indoor activities such as stretching, yoga, or crafting can keep the body and mind active. Seniors can also embrace social opportunities by attending local harvest festivals, joining clubs, or volunteering in the community. Preparing the home for colder months and supporting immune health ensures a safe, vibrant, and enjoyable autumn season.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is a special month. It is a time to honour and remember those touched and to support all who are facing this journey. Healing often calls for many hands—and many approaches. Most often, there is a Healing Team involved. In Chinese medicine, several acupuncture points help ease nausea and discomfort, while channels that travel up to the breast area offer support via energy flow and healing. When combined with Western medicine, acupuncture and Chinese medicine can bring comfort, balance, and hope. They are standing together—body, mind, and spirit. Doreen offers free 15-minute consultations.
Prioritize Your Hearing Health This Fall
As cooler weather arrives and social gatherings move indoors, it’s the perfect time to check your hearing health. Untreated hearing loss can affect communication, confidence, and even cognitive wellness. Regular hearing assessments help detect changes early, ensuring you stay connected to the moments that matter most. At Amplifon Hearing Care Experts, our professionals provide personalized solutions, from comprehensive hearing tests to advanced hearing aids designed for comfort and clarity. This season, take a proactive step—book your free hearing test and experience the difference better hearing can make in your everyday life.
Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is the emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that occurs when caring for others. Family caregivers who are experiencing burnout may feel depression, anxiety, fatigue, and even physical ailments such as pain or illness. If you are a caregiver for a loved one, be honest about how much care you can realistically provide. Seek help, such as by talking to a trusted friend or co-worker; find a support group; and be realistic about your loved one’s state of health. Recognize that it may be time to hire outside caregivers. We are here to help.
Recognize Hearing Loss Signs
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, and Thanksgiving is a perfect time to recognize signs of hearing loss. Keep an eye out for these warning signs: frequently asking others to repeat themselves, needing to turn up the TV or radio volume, or experiencing persistent ringing in your ears. Difficulty understanding conversations in noisy environments, missing everyday sounds, or having trouble hearing when your back is turned to someone are also key indicators. Speaking too loudly or finding phone conversations challenging may also signal hearing issues. Early detection is crucial for better outcomes, so prioritize your hearing health this month and schedule a free assessment with your local Beltone clinic.
Rayd8 Regen Testimonial
At my first Rayd8 Regen light and sound therapy session, I was not sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. After my session, I felt a much greater sense of calm and more peace and harmony in my body. I slept through most of the session, and I woke up feeling energized and grounded. That night I had an amazing sleep and vivid dreams. Since the first session *my stress levels have decreased, *I have much greater mental clarity, and *I am sleeping better at night. This was my experience. I recommend a Rayd8 Regen session to access your body’s ability to rejuvenate and heal.
Profile: Counselling and Healing Collective
The CHC is a group of professionally trained practitioners whose mission is to assist you as you travel on your healing journey. Our offices are at Knox United Church in Parksville, and online services are also available. We take a non-religious approach to our service; we can refer you to spiritual counselling if that is what you request. We are here to help if you or your family are experiencing: Depression, Substance abuse, Trauma, Abuse, Grief and bereavement or Relationship issues. Please see our website for practitioners’ bios and contact them directly. *If finances are a barrier, limited subsidies may be available.
What is Mobility Training?
Mobility training improves a joint’s range of motion and your body’s ability to move with control and efficiency through that range. Examples include: *Controlled movements through a joint’s full range of motion. *Building the muscle strength needed to control movements through the full range of motion. *Enhancing body awareness and stability. The benefits of mobility training include: *Enhances agility and movement quality for both sports and daily life. *Improves joint integrity and control – it minimizes strain and prevents accidents. *More efficient lifting, bending, and reaching. *Increases overall physical resilience. *Proper joint movement maintains the health of the surrounding muscles and tissues.
Reduced Setup Fees in October
Are you a home owner with low or no mortgage debt but hardly any income beyond basic pensions to pay for living expenses? With a Reverse Mortgage, you can get up to 55% of the value of your home to travel, pay for home care or assist family. This October is a great time to apply for a reverse mortgage. I am offering 50% off the setup fees for successful new applications of over $250,000. This is a saving of $1,300 or more. Contact me today for a free, no-obligation consultation to determine if a reverse mortgage is right for you.
Community Profile: Comfort Keepers®
Comfort Keepers® helps clients maintain independence and quality of life with local, loving in-home care. Providing long-term care for a loved one can be very taxing and time-consuming for family members. Comfort Keepers reduce this stress by providing a wide range of in-home care services for seniors. The leading CK team is a Registered Nurse with 40 years of experience in the care of the elderly. The team writes care plans for each client and watches over them as the situation changes, adapting the care plan and the care as the needs change. In-home elder care provides family members with peace of mind.
