Diabetic foot care is essential to prevent complications such as infections, ulcers, and even amputation. People with diabetes should inspect their feet daily for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling. Keeping feet clean and dry helps reduce the risk of infection, while moisturizing prevents cracking, but not between the toes. Properly fitting shoes and clean socks are important to avoid pressure points and injuries. Regular nail trimming should be done carefully to prevent ingrown nails. Managing blood sugar levels supports overall foot health. Routine checkups with a healthcare professional ensure early detection and treatment of potential problems before they become severe.
Community News
Step Into Spring with Healthy Feet
As the weather improves and people spend more time walking outdoors, foot health becomes especially important. Chiropractic care for the feet focuses on proper alignment, mobility, and function, helping to support the body from the ground up. Your feet are the foundation of your entire structure, and when they aren’t functioning properly, it can create imbalances that travel upward, affecting the knees, hips, and even the spine. Gentle adjustments and supportive therapies can relieve discomfort, improve gait, and enhance overall movement. Taking care of your feet now can help prevent pain and keep you active, balanced, and feeling your best all season long.
Why Choose Premium Hearing Aids
Investing in premium hearing aids offers clear advantages over lower-cost options, especially when considering devices like Beltone Envision™ 17. Advanced technology delivers superior sound quality, reducing background noise and enhancing speech clarity in challenging environments. Beltone Envision™ 17 adapts in real time, providing a more natural, personalized listening experience where basic devices fall short. With Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable batteries, and app-based controls, it offers modern convenience and seamless integration into daily life. Comfortable, discreet, and tailored to your hearing profile, premium options improve communication, boost quality of life, and provide reliable performance for clearer conversations and richer everyday moments.
Spring Transitions & Honouring Mom
Spring is a season of renewal, an ideal time to reflect on the care and support we receive from mothers and loved ones, and how we can support them in return. For many families, this includes considering a move that better suits changing needs. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) offers compassionate, knowledgeable guidance for adults 50+ who are downsizing, relocating, or moving closer to family or care. With expertise in lifestyle, financial, and housing decisions, they help ease the transition. By connecting clients with trusted resources, SRES® professionals ensure each move is thoughtful, comfortable, and supportive of overall wellness.
Tired of Feeling Tired?
Beyond Mother’s Day, the next in-person workshop is the evening of May 27th and will include a closing Mindful Yin Yoga practice. Rest Uncovered also offers online workshops, programs, and one-to-one guidance to help you rebuild a relationship with rest that honours your capacity. Through The Rest Uncovered Method of five phases and five areas of rest, help is here to uncover rest in a way that feels supportive, sustainable and deeply attuned to what your body needs. Whether navigating exhaustion, depletion, or craving slowness, Rest Uncovered helps weave rest into everyday life. For more details visit RestUncovered.com
Day Program
Are you or your loved one struggling to thrive? Would you or your loved one like to maintain or improve your physical and cognitive functioning? Are you a caregiver who could use a few hours of respite during the week? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be a perfect candidate to access Brella’s Adult Day Program!
People who participate in our Adult Day Program report:
·Enhanced cognitive and physical functioning
·Feeling more connected and less lonely
·Enjoy warm lunch and snacks provided
·Look forward to coming back and participating in activities
Find out how to access our Adult Day Program and we can help find the location nearest to you
Angela Nial at 604-599-0034 ext. 302 or email [email protected]
Brella Online Events
Are you looking for engaging and informative online programs? Look no further than Brella! We offer a variety of online programs covering topics such as health and wellness, arts and culture, technology, and more. Our programs are designed to be accessible and engaging for individuals 55+ who may be isolated, in need of interaction, or simply looking for something to do online. Join us for interactive workshops, educational sessions, and fun activities. Visit our website for more information on upcoming programs and to register today!
For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220 Email: [email protected]
Local Spotlight
Above & Beyond Care by ABC Home Support delivers compassionate, personalized in-home care backed by over 20 years of experience. Their professional team includes trained caregivers, Registered Care Aides, LPNs and Foot Care Nurses, ensuring high-quality support at every stage of life. With a 4.9-star rating and A+ BBB accreditation, their reputation speaks for itself. Services range from personal care and companionship to respite, palliative care, and hospital discharge support. Available from 4 to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they offer flexible, reliable care throughout the Lower Mainland.
Allergy Season is Here
Are you coughing and sneezing? Are your eyes red, runny, and itchy? You could be suffering from seasonal allergies. If you are feeling miserable, it is best to rule out something more serious with a medical professional. Allergies in spring can be triggered by pollen or mites. Here are some preventative measures: *Check the weather forecast for pollen counts before going outside. *Avoid the outdoors early in the morning or if it is very windy.*Clean your house to get rid of dust and mites. Over-the-counter remedies can be effective for symptoms if they persist.
Profile: Valley Health and Fitness
Valley Health and Fitness is the Cowichan Valley’s complete fitness facility! Originally established as the Body Barn Gym in 1997, Valley Health and Fitness has been serving Cobble Hill and surrounding areas for over 28 years. The facility offers a diverse range of fitness equipment, services and products to help members achieve their fitness goals in a clean, user-friendly facility. Valley Health and Fitness strives to maintain a family-oriented atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Members range from 13 to 90 years of age with various fitness levels from beginners to elite. Check them out today!
Caring for Your House’s Exterior
On Vancouver Island, you might be surprised to find that moss, lichen, and gloeocapsa magma (which causes black staining or streaking) on your roof are quite common. Unfortunately, many companies remove these materials improperly, using metal wire brushes that can leave your roof in worse condition than before.
At 123 Exteriors, we take a gentler, contactless approach that effectively removes moss in one simple treatment without causing any damage.
We are a small, friendly local company committed to our work. In addition to moss removal, we also offer window washing, power washing, and gutter cleaning—everything your home’s exterior needs, provided by people you can trust.
Make life easier—call 123 Exteriors!
