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Common Behavioural Finance Biases. Behavioural finance biases can impair our financial decision-making when they aren’t addressed. Here are two more examples of such biases: 1) Clustering illusion – The tendency to see patterns in random events. It’s important to keep in mind when watching stock price movements that what happened in the past few days doesn’t necessarily imply anything about the likely direction of the next move. 2) Recency – More weight is given to the latest information received, and less weight to older data. Our decision-making becomes biased by the order in which information is presented to us, which can lead to unwise financial decisions.

Regaining Mobility & Independence

Our day-to-day lives often involve activities that require us to venture out into public, whether it’s going to the bank, attending medical appointments, shopping, or spending time with friends and family. For those who experience mobility challenges, simple errands can be more difficult and less convenient, especially when having to rely on others for transport. Mobility scooters can help you or your loved one regain a sense of independence and control as errands become easier and access to more destinations becomes possible again. Regaining mobility and independence can simplify our daily tasks and offer us more choices.

Single-Event Sports Betting

The CBC article, “Conservative MP says Sask. government has ‘dropped the ball’ on single-event sports betting, featured Waugh’s Bill C-218, also known as the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act”. Bill C-218, passed by the Canadian Senate and received Royal Assent in June 2021, came into force August 2021. The legislation allows provinces and territories to conduct and manage single-event betting on any sporting event except horse racing. In November, the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced that BC residents had placed more than $25 million in single-event sports bets within two months of the legalization. If you run into trouble, support is available. (Source: https://bit.ly/3OJU3Um)
Karen Hlady, VI Gaming Support, VIGamingSupport.ca

Frustration-Free Denture Repairs

Super Glue is a great adhesive for toys and shoes but NOT for your dentures! It will build up around the broken edges that you’re trying to adhere and make the denture difficult or impossible to fix professionally. This can potentially leave you with an uncomfortable or unusable denture permanently! Being water soluble, your saliva will dissolve the glue and make it ineffective. Due to the harsh chemicals it contains, Super Glue can also cause gum inflammation or allergic reactions. Denture materials and super glue are simply not a good combination. Save yourself the frustration and have repairs done professionally.

Foods for Brain Health

The best foods for supporting memory and brain function are those that encourage good blood flow to the brain, and research suggests the following foods may help keep your brain sharp and improve your cognitive function, memory and alertness. 1) Broccoli, cabbage, and dark leafy greens. Enjoy in salads, wraps and stir-fries. 2) Walnuts. Can be added to salads or oatmeal, or just eaten on their own. 3) Berries and cherries. Can be eaten fresh as a snack or added to oatmeal or baked goods. 4) Omega-3 fatty acids. Can be found in seafood, algae, and fatty fish.

Ask The Expert

Q: With back-to-school time happening, I was thinking of getting my kids eyes examined to see if they’re OK. Or is there adequate screenings at school?
A: I believe screenings are a great idea, and I am very grateful to these useful programs for catching some children’s eye problems that would likely have gone undetected for too long. However, I’d still recommend young children come in for a thorough exam of visual function and ocular health, ideally before preschool, to ensure treatable problems are detected as soon as possible.

Class IV Laser for Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain? Acute Injury and a lot of swelling? Try Class IV Deep Tissue Laser which kick starts your body’s own healing capacity 2-3 times! It’s clinically proven by the World Health Organization to reduce pain and restore function to tissues. Injuries need blood flow and circulation to heal and laser does just that. Common ailments that have proven successful are: muscle strains, tendon injuries such as rotator cuff tears, as well as joint sprains. Even acute swelling or bruises can be treated with laser to accelerate the healing process and decrease scar tissue formation!

Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation

At the core of therapeutic recreation is the idea that recreation and leisure are integral to quality of life. This is especially important for seniors, who may be at increased risk of isolation and loneliness, which can have a detrimental effect on their physical and mental health. The recreation programming at Seniors Communities offers a number of benefits for the emotional and spiritual realms of life, including: 1. Decreasing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. 2. Fostering positive experiences. 3. Improving self-confidence. 4. Increasing sense of belonging. 5. Decreasing loneliness, boredom, and expressive behaviours.

Can You Prevent Arthritis?

You can’t always prevent arthritis, but there are a few healthy habits you can practice to reduce your risk. One thing you can do is consume more fish. Fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy polyunsaturated fat. Omega-3s have several health benefits, and they can reduce inflammation in the body, lowering your arthritis risk. You should also focus on exercise, which not only takes the stress of excess weight off your joints, but also strengthens the muscles around the joints. Try your best to avoid injury. When you injure your joints, you can damage the cartilage and cause it to wear out more quickly.

Canada’s Seniors at a Glance

Healthy Ageing Canada projections show that by 2036, Seniors will account for close to 25% of the population. Women account for 52% of seniors aged 65 to 69 and for 75% of those 90 years or older. Differences in life expectancy between men and women have begun to narrow, a trend that is projected to continue. As is the case with all Canadians, fewer seniors are living in rural areas than in the past. 70% of seniors live in metropolitan areas, while another 9% resided in smaller urban areas (with a population of 50,000 or more). Most seniors live in private households—45% with a spouse or partner, 27% alone, and 18% with a child or grandchild. Only 7% live in an institutional setting.

How Stress Can Make You Feel

How stress can make you feel
Many things can cause stress. You might feel stressed because of one big event or situation in your life. Or it might be a build-up of lots of smaller things. This might make it harder for you to identify what’s making you feel stressed, or to explain it to other people. If you are stressed, you might feel: * Irritable, angry, impatient or wound up. * Over-burdened or overwhelmed. *Anxious, nervous or afraid. *Like your thoughts are racing and you can’t switch off. *Unable to enjoy yourself. *Uninterested in life. *Like you’ve lost your sense of humour. *A sense of dread. *Worried or tense. *Neglected or lonely. Some people who go through severe stress may experience suicidal feelings. This can be very distressing. Please seek help at a hospital emergency department or a local crisis line. In the Comox Valley the 24 hour Crisis Line phone number is 1 888-494-3888.