Brella is excited to welcome back our in-person caregiver support groups. We understand being a caregiver can be difficult, but we are here to help. Come together with caregivers on a similar journey to yours to share, listen, and learn. The Caregiver Support Group is beneficial to caregivers in all stages of their caregiving journey. This group focuses on providing education, support, camaraderie and relaxation. There are 2 sessions being offered on a bi-weekly basis on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 12:30 PM to 2 PM. For more information or to register contact our Care Coordinator, Nisa, at [email protected] or call 604-531-9400 ext. 219.

Grief has the power to cleanse & heal or destroy & destruct. It can feel like a Tsunami that overpowers our entire system shaking us to our knees, affecting our core stability. A roller coaster that takes over our emotions, body and nervous system, reminding us that someone or something important has been lost. Our hearts broken open, in hope that they can begin to cleanse, heal, love and trust again. It offers the choice of stagnation or expansion depending on how we go about connecting to and with the pain. There is no easy way to walk through grief, its excruciating. Allowing someone you trust, that has walked the path before you helps to guide the way and shed light when the darkness feels too unbearable and heavy alone.

Spring brings with it a crop of nutrient-rich super foods that are especially beneficial for older adults. As you age, its vital to eat healthy foods to maintain weight, manage and prevent diabetes, and boost brain health. Spring is a great time to swap out processed foods that lack nutritional value – for fresh fruits and vegetables. Some spring super-foods that are perfect for seniors to enjoy include artichokes, leaks, asparagus, green peas, watercress, strawberries and spinach. These springtime favorites are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants needed to live a healthy lifestyle.

Surgery for conditions of the pelvic organs (bladder, prostate, uterus etc.) often impact the muscles inside the pelvis; the pelvic floor muscles. It is important, both pre and post-op, to understand how these muscles work and learn how to train them. Training the pelvic floor is not a one size fits all exercise and everyone requires an individualised treatment plan according to the assessment findings and the surgery that is planned or performed. Improving the function of the pelvic floor helps improve the surgical outcome long term. For more information check out the following webpage on pelvic surgery. https://dianeleephysio.com/services/rehab-after-surgery/pelvic-surgery

To celebrate Mother’s Day and Naturopathic Medicine Week (May 15-21), why not give yourself or a loved one the gift of health? Beta Wellness Centre provides services such as Aesthetic Medicine, which includes facials as well as a range of high-quality, effective wellness and beauty products. Take advantage of Beta Wellness Centre’s FREE 15-minute naturopathic consultations and discover how you can take steps towards bettering your physical and mental health. The team also offers guidance in heart-brain coherence and can create individualized plans to help you optimize your health, including specific supplements that will work for you!

Brella Society allows individuals to stay engaged in the community even if it is from the comfort of their own home. We offer programs that stimulate individual’s cognition, provide emotional support, food security and have them engaged in physical activities. Our priority is the well-being of the seniors in our community; therefore, we take initiative in advocating for them and assisting them in navigating support. Please visit our website for more information and events.