Everyone wants to be happy — but sometimes it can seem so out of reach! Happiness is not always an easy target. Maybe you are carrying around a sense of dissatisfaction, irritation or disappointment that does not go away. Where does this come from? Is it how you are living now or is it an old experience? Other people say “Let it go” – but how do you do that?! How can you change the story? Counselling provides a safe, encouraging place to explore your options, including how to start connecting with what makes you feel satisfied and joyful.
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BC Home Buyer Rescission Period
Effective January 2023, the BC Government introduced the “cooling-off period” on real estate sales. This gives buyers three (3) business days to change their mind on a purchase, allowing them to cancel for no reason within those three (3) days. If implemented, the buyer must pay the seller 0.25% of the sale price. Today’s market has already cooled somewhat, with most offers including conditions that go beyond three (3) days. On the occasional, unconditional sale, the period must be considered by the seller. Questions on Real Estate? Contact Tony
Community Profile: Comfort Keepers®
Comfort Keepers® helps clients maintain independence and quality of life with local, loving in-home care. Their caregivers travel to clients’ homes to provide care services and living assistance, allowing seniors and disabled individuals to live comfortably and independently. 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 in Victoria and surrounding areas. In-home elder care provides family members with peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are taken care of.
Free Workshop for Seniors
This free workshop, hosted by theVictoria Seniors Business Network, will feature speakers on Homecare Services, Housing Options and Downsizing Tips.
Guest speakers include: Roger Martin, Owner of Comfort Keepers; Lynn Van de Kamp, Sales Consultant at Parkwood Place and Jills Phipps, Owner of Home Again – Senior Transition Services. Circle Wednesday, October 25th on your calendar!
The event will run from 1:30 pm – 3:30 and will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish, 2060 Haultain Street in Victoria.
Seats are limited. Reserve yours today. Register for this free workshop at SeniorLifestyleSupport.Eventbrite.ca or call (778) 200-3387.
Comfort & Functionality Trumps Aesthetics
Many people want beautiful, white teeth when considering new dentures. Is this aesthetic aspect truly the most critical factor to consider? Are how they look more important than function? It is important to keep this in mind: Comfort and functionality must take precedence over aesthetics. When you prioritize comfortable dentures, you are more likely to achieve proper functionality, enabling you to really enjoy meals with your family and friends. Once you have comfort and functionality in place, you can wear your smile with confidence. After all, no one can radiate a genuine, pleasant smile when their mouth hurts.
Time to Nurture Ourselves
Oh, what a beautiful fall! As I watch the leaves drop I am reminded to slow down. Mother Earth is so wise. It is a time for nurturing ourselves as we ready for the winter months. Unfortunately, our busy lives have lost the rhythm of mother earth. We have become detached, distracted, and for many depressed and anxious by the chaos in our present world. A therapy session in The Harmonic Egg can help. This uniquely engineered bio resonance chamber activates the body’s repair mechanism to promote profound relaxation and healing using the frequencies of light, colour and sound.
Clinic Information Session – October 16
The Victoria Community Health Co-operative (VCHC) is hosting a Clinic Information Session on Monday, October 16 from 2 – 3 pm at the Cook Street Activity Centre, #1 – 380 Cook Street. You are welcome to attend to hear answers to questions such as; *What is a Community Health Centre, *What services are offered by VCHC and *How can the nurses help manage your health. The session will be followed by a tour of the clinic. The Victoria Community Health Co-operative is currently offering nursing services based on a Community Health Centre model. Services are available at no cost with a BC MSP card.
Comfort & Functionality Trumps Aesthetics
Many people want beautiful, white teeth when considering new dentures. Is this aesthetic aspect truly the most critical factor to consider? Are how they look more important than function? It is important to keep this in mind: Comfort and functionality must take precedence over aesthetics. When you prioritize comfortable dentures, you are more likely to achieve proper functionality, enabling you to really enjoy meals with your family and friends. Once you have comfort and functionality in place, you can wear your smile with confidence. After all, no one can radiate a genuine, pleasant smile when their mouth hurts.
Fall Prevention Tips
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.
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
These tips will help you provide the best care for your loved one while maintaining your well-being: *Educate Yourself: Learn about the disease’s progression, symptoms and treatments to better understand and support your loved one. *Create a Safe Environment: Remove hazards and establish a predictable, organized space. *Effective Communication: Use clear, patient communication, maintaining eye contact and listening actively, even when their words are unclear. *Establish a Routine: Consistency provides comfort; set a daily schedule for meals, activities and bedtime. *Seek Support for Yourself: Seek help from support groups, respite care or other family members or caregivers.
Pain in Your Knee?
When you feel pain around the knee, press on the outside edges of the bone with the thumb to feel if there is hardness in the tissue. It may feel tough and fibrous like sinew. If so, press into it and move the pad of your thumb in circles to break down the calcium crystals. For more detailed guidance on this technique, please join my ‘Self-Massage and Yoga for Arthritis Pain’ course at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan starting on October 27th. To register, please text me at 250-777-4544 or check my website for more information.
