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Prioritize Hearing Health

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.

Thankful Every Day!

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on the people, experiences, and moments that bring joy to our lives. It is also an opportunity to gather with family, friends, and neighbours to share good food, laughter, and gratitude. At our independent seniors home, we celebrate the season by fostering meaningful connections and creating a warm, welcoming community where everyone belongs. Whether you are enjoying a festive meal, participating in seasonal activities, or simply spending time with others, Thanksgiving reminds us that togetherness is one of life’s greatest gifts. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and memorable Thanksgiving filled with gratitude.

Foot & Ankle Skin issues

Lumps and bumps, or raised areas of the foot are something we tend to overlook and do not pay attention to in our daily life. Common things such as calluses, corns, warts, moles, dry-cracked skin, and skin patches, to name a few, can be misdiagnosed and are malignant or cancerous if not diagnosed correctly. Feet skin conditions should be self-examined weekly and at least once annually by a licensed professional to rule out anything suspicious before it is too late. If you have concerns about your feet, come see your local podiatrist at Island Foot Clinics for evaluation today!

Principles of Happier Aging™

We want to change the perceptions of aging. We believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless; instead, aging is something worth celebrating. As Atul Gawande wrote in his book, Being Mortal, “Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death but a good life to the very end”. Through our principles of Choice, Belonging, Respect, Autonomy and Purpose, we live Happier Aging. Happier Aging, at home, is our philosophy of care: for our clients, their families, our people and everyone we meet.

Benefits of Hypnotherapy

Based on client reviews, Ron Foss Hypnotherapy provides a deeply calming atmosphere, transformative emotional relief, and an exceptionally soothing approach. Reviewers often highlight a compassionate presence that safely holds space for difficult emotions, emotional lightness that helps release long-held baggage, mindset shifts that foster mental clarity amid chaos, and tangible, immediate changes in daily behaviours and thought patterns. Learn more online about Ron Foss Hypnotherapy.

Thankful Together

Thanksgiving is a season to appreciate the people, memories, and moments that bring comfort and joy. Whether you are celebrating with family, friends, neighbours, or enjoying a quiet day at home, we can all be thankful to feel safe and connected. A personal emergency response system offers peace of mind by providing quick access to help if an emergency occurs, helping people maintain their independence with confidence. This Thanksgiving, take a moment to appreciate the support around you and remember that feeling secure at home makes it easier to enjoy each day, whatever your holiday looks like.

Emotion Code for Addiction Support

Addiction can be a way to numb pain from past trauma and stuck, trapped emotions. The Emotion Code works as a supplemental tool by finding and releasing those specific stuck energies. Although this is not a cure, this process may help in lowering the emotional pressure that drives cravings and addictive behaviours such as the need to shop or hurting yourself or others. Used in conjunction with other therapies, it can support recovery by addressing the source of the deep-seated hurt, making it easier to build a healthier, happier life. Go from stuck to unstoppable.

Hearing Healthcare and Why It Matters

Good hearing plays an important role in staying connected, informed, and engaged. The Victoria Seniors Business Network invites you to a free session exploring hearing healthcare and why it matters. Join guest speakers Jon Lewis, Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner with Ears to You, and Dr. Lia Best, Au.D., RAUD, RHIP, from WS Audiology Canada. The session takes place Wednesday, October 28, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 2060 Haultain Street. Enjoy engaging speakers, refreshments, and a door prize. Seats are limited, so reserve yours today at VSBNHearingHealthCare2026.eventbrite.ca.

CHOCOLATE – A TASTING EVENT

Victoria’s sweetest event returns to the Crystal Garden for its fourth edition on October 25! Discover bars, truffles, cookies, candy and more from the region’s best chocolatiers, including UKAW Canada, Uncouth Chocolate, The Chocolate Project, Terrible Truffles and several new vendors. Sample, shop, meet the makers, and watch live demonstrations and talks celebrating the delicious world of chocolate. $20 + tax | Three tasting sessions: 11:30 am, 1:45 pm & 4 pm. Tickets available on our website.

Meet the Practitioner – Daniel Pugh

Daniel believes you are the healer; he has the tools and knowledge to guide you. While science-based, he has studied the innate wisdom of the body to heal itself. For 30 years, Daniel has provided wellness therapies all over the world. Now, back in the West, he recognizes that traditional modalities integrated with Western medicine can better serve humans in treating and preventing illness. A first session combines a thorough assessment with treatment, and together, you and Daniel develop a way-forward plan that addresses the source of your issue. Daniel offers a 10% discount on packages for seniors and packages booked in October 2026.

Support Through the Season

Fall and Thanksgiving can bring meaningful opportunities to connect with family and friends, but the season may also feel difficult for those experiencing stress, anxiety, loneliness or emotional distress. If you or someone you care about is struggling, you do not have to face it alone. CRCL, pronounced “circle,” stands for Crisis Response, Community-Led and provides free mobile crisis response services throughout the Comox Valley for anyone aged 13 and older. Trained crisis responders offer compassionate, person-centred support when it is needed most. This Thanksgiving, remember that reaching out is a sign of strength. Save this number today: CRCL Crisis Line 250-681-4878. For current hours and more information, visit their website -> avi.org/comox-valley-crcl