Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating, very costly disease for families specially when it progresses and more care is needed. It can severely impact the person’s income-earning ability and deplete savings, placing financial strain on loved ones. Incorporating insurance into your financial planning strategy is crucial to mitigate these risks. Critical illness insurance and life insurance with living benefits are financial tools that can provide essential financial support in times of need. Contact me to learn more about your options.
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Meet the Practitioner: Stephanie Brossard
Stephanie is Nanaimo’s only Certified Advanced RolferTM. She graduated from the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in 2015 and completed her advanced training in Germany in 2023. Stephanie is also a certified yoga instructor, which is a great combination for understanding how bodies move and function. Stephanie found Rolfing when she was searching for a solution to the issues she was having after a bunion surgery. She had tried everything she could think of, but nothing seemed to help. Three sessions of Rolfing fixed the problem for good and changed her life forever, as she decided that she wanted to be a Rolfer and help people too.
Business Profile: Genie Senior Services
Start to finish senior moving service. They do it all, including the move. Genie Senior Services is locally owned and operated by teams that live and work in the community. They do not use subcontractors; it’s all done in-house. They do it all, from the FREE initial consultation to the time you’re comfortably settled in your new home. This ensures the smoothest experience for you; you don’t have to lift a finger! They offer a full-package, move, and unpack all-inclusive service. Contact Genie Senior Services today to downsize, declutter, and relocate to your new home.
Be Kind to Yourself
Silencing your inner critic takes time and practice, especially if yours has been taking centre stage. Maryse Cardin, author and motivational speaker from www.selftalklove.com, talks about how it is important to stop and take notice of what we are telling ourselves. Is what you’re saying encouraging, complimentary, or something you would say to your loved ones? If not, it’s time to turn the station and “switch the song.” Remember a happy time in your life. A time that fills you with joy. Maryse indicates that when we stop catastrophizing and instead tell ourselves what we are grateful for, we can soothe our systems.
Whole Body Wellness
Super Patch technology uses a special pattern to help you go from feeling blah to HUZZAH! When your skin comes in contact with the Super Patch ridge pattern, it triggers a response in the brain’s neural networks that helps you tackle your daily problems, head-on. The brain and nervous system processes that stimulation and a waterfall of wellness responses happen, from more energy to enhanced balance and quality of life. The effect is immediate, so you focus less on overcoming life challenges and more on living a happier, healthier life. The patches are designed to be safe and easy-to-use, every single day.
Healthy Bites, Happy Smiles
Setting a strong example for children by choosing nutritious snacks is key to good dental health. Proper nutrition is one of many essential keys in children’s dental care. Minimize sugary snacks and introduce fruits, vegetables, and whole grains instead. Although sugar alone doesn’t cause cavities, it lowers the mouth’s pH and promotes harmful bacteria that weaken tooth enamel. Teach your kids to rinse their mouths after consuming sweets, to brush with fluoride toothpaste, and to floss daily. Instilling these habits early ensures they maintain strong, healthy smiles well into the future.
Healthy Joint Tips
Hip and knee pain are common issues that many people experience, especially as they age. These pains can be associated with various factors, including everyday wear and tear, overuse, and inflammation. Engaging in low-impact exercises, maintaining a balanced weight, and practicing good posture may support joint health. It’s important to consult with a healthcare professional if you experience persistent discomfort to explore appropriate options. There are various approaches to managing joint pain, and early attention can be beneficial for maintaining mobility and quality of life.
Send Him Some Local Love
With Men’s Mental Health and Father’s Day both in the month of June, this is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the significant men in our lives with nature’s timeless beauty. The variety of floral arrangements and lush plants mirrors the diverse personalities of men. From the classic elegance of roses to the cheerful vibrancy of sunflowers and the tranquility of green plants, each choice is crafted to uniquely honor them. This year, opt for a bouquet that not only shows appreciation but also symbolically enriches the enduring bond.
Life is About Living Fully
The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. When fear runs our hearts and our lives, it shuts us down and it creeps into every crevice of our being. It builds up walls that trap us inside ourselves. When we allow fear and indifference to run our relationships and our life choices instead of love, it strangles us slowly and boldly until one day there is nothing left but a shell of disconnect and dis-ease. Life is about living. Living fully, boldly, courageously, openly, lovingly, embracing and drinking in new experiences and exploring the laboratory we call “life” to its fullest. Learning firsthand what you love and works for YOU and what doesn’t work. When we allow ourselves to embrace life fully, we fill our hearts with meaning and connection and allow our life force to flow by both giving and receiving interchangeably.
A Day of Self-Nurturing and Healing
Dedicating a day for the pursuit of wellness once a month relaxes, renews and allows you to get off the “treadmill of life “and replenish. Having time to unwind, listen, reflect, nurture and reclaim your inner flow and balance is essential in a world where demands never stop. Recalibrating your nervous system and inner compass, listening carefully to your body, heart and spirit’s desires helps guide you and allows messages to come through that can’t when we are always on the go. Start your healing day by shutting out worldly distractions and devices. Set an intention and dedicate the time to healing by asking questions you want clarity on, choose wisely the healing tools that will best nurture you and let your day unfold.
Better than Botox™
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