December can be a challenging month at the best of times. The pandemic has taken its toll on us emotionally, physically, intellectually, spiritually, and financially. Online gambling has increased in popularity while land-based venues have reopened where players have renewed their patronage. If gambling used to be a light-hearted and fun activity but has changed to become an outlet or longshot for financial and/or emotional stress relief, connect with us at VI Gaming Support. You can reach us by phone, text, email, social media (Facebook & Instagram), or online on our website at VIGamingSupport.ca. Provincial toll-free support line 1-888-795-6111 is open 24/7.
Community News
New Living Arrangements
With relaxed travel restrictions, December 2021 may be the first chance for adult children to visit the homes of their elderly parents. Many will discover that it is no longer safe for their loved ones to live independently. When looking for seniors’ residence, remember that first impressions count. Is the building design appealing? Are the services and activities offered of interest to you? Are the residents and staff friendly towards you and to each other? Check out the dining room and ask the residents about their dining experience. If the first impressions are favourable, book a formal tour.
“Staycation” for the Holidays
Taking a vacation can benefit your overall wellbeing and it doesn’t have to mean leaving town or hopping on a plane. This holiday season, take a “staycation” to give you much-needed time away from work and remove you from additional work related stress and the risk of burnout. A break from work can allow you to rebuild your energy and provides the opportunity to catch up on sleep and exercise. A well-rested mind, free of worry, is often more effective and creative. Taking time off can be a great chance to relax, rest and enjoy the most of what life has to offer.
Take Care of YOU During the Holidays
The holidays are usually a time of happiness but can also be a time of increased stress. This year we have the added worry of how to safely travel and entertain our friends and family. Amidst the hustle and bustle, be sure to make time for self-care. Increased stress levels affect our immune systems, making us more susceptible to colds and flu. Rest, drink lots of water, eat healthy, get exercise, and take care of any aches and pains by seeing your local chiropractor, massage therapist or acupuncturist. You are important
so be sure to take care of you. Happy Holidays!
Financial Wellness
Do your investments cause you stress or anxiety? Having and managing wealth doesn’t need to be stressful, that’s why we’re here to help. As Wealth Advisors, we often receive questions such as “Will I be okay if my partner predeceases me?” or “Can I help my kids with the purchase of a home and still afford my retirement?” Whatever question is keeping you up at night, we want to help. Book a free consultation with our team to learn more about how we can support your Financial Wellness/Wellbeing with a Total Wealth Plan.
Rewrite the Software of your Mind
If you were to create your life today, what would you change? Would you like better health, more loving relationships or more purpose and meaning in life? Almost everything we do is based on our beliefs in the subconscious mind, because we operate about 95% of our lives from the subconscious programming. PSYCH-K® is a fast and painless way to rewrite limiting beliefs or the perception of trauma in the subconscious mind. Based on years of research and thousands of sessions with individuals and groups it is a simple and direct way to “update” the programming in the subconscious mind with the help of kinesiology.
Life Stages and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages for various reasons such as genetics, exposure to loud noises, presbycusis, autoimmune issues and sometimes ototoxic medications. More dangerously, untreated hearing loss can cause issues, often psychological, which also tend to be the indicators.
If you’re concerned that you or a loved one may have hearing loss, here’s a list of signs in each stage of life that may indicate a hearing loss.
Children
Signs of hearing loss in children often go unnoticed, hence it’s important to look for signs as early as infancy for quick treatment. If a hearing loss isn’t indicated now, it’s still a possibility as they age.
Here are some of the signs to watch for:
- Lack of attention to sound and sound localization
- Delayed speech development
- Unable to monitor their own voice or follow verbal instructions
- Behavioural changes and hyperactivity
- Poor school performance
Teenagers
Diagnosing teens is easier because they’ve developed communication skills. Personalities influence any diagnosis because they affect our verbal interactions and reactions to different situations.
The following are some indicators:
- Struggles with verbal cues and instructions
- Often ask people to repeat themselves
- Lack of participation in school activities, poor school performance
- Isolated from social situations
- Behavioural changes – may act out or do nothing at all
Adults and Seniors
In adults, signs of hearing loss present differently with age due to developed coping mechanisms. Seniors often lose their hearing as they age, but they can take action to treat it for a better quality of life.
Here are signs to look for:
- Regularly ask people to repeat themselves
- Talk very loud or quiet
- Difficulties understanding verbal communication
- Isolate themselves in noisy environments and don’t participate
- May present with depression or anxiety
- Complaints of dizziness, ringing in ears and exhaustion
If you’re concerned about hearing loss affecting you or a loved one, NexGen Hearing provides free hearing tests and hearing aid consultations, sales and fittings. NexGen Hearing’s team is dedicated to helping you find solutions and discussing your hearing needs, goals and options to find the best outcome and support you every step of the way.
Author: By NexGen Hearing, NexGenHearing.com
Holiday Cheer for Seniors
The winter months can be difficult for seniors as they tend to become more isolated. Whether they’re in their own home or a care home, here are ways to enhance their holiday experience! *Decorate their home or room. *Take them for a drive to look at the lights. *Reminisce over old photos and allow them time to share stories from past holidays. *Take them shopping. *If they don’t live near you or cannot be included for health reasons, facilitate a few video calls to brighten their days. These are small ways to include your senior loved ones in the holiday experience and combat those winter blues.
Sparkling Teeth
The holidays are here! Time to sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of vino. There are some things you can do to keep your teeth as glistening as snow. Brush AFTER you indulge. The acidity of wine can make your teeth sensitive to abrasion. Wait an hour or so. Enjoy some sparkling water between glasses. Not only will it help the next day but the bubbles help loosen and scrub away the stains. Add cheese with your wine. The high in calcium pairing rids your teeth from debris and protect from acids. So, enjoy, in moderation, and Happy Holidays.
Community Profile: Moose Mobility
If you are looking for home accessibility products, mobility aids or daily living aids – Moose Mobility has you covered. They carry a wide selection of products including lift chairs, stair lifts, scooters, wheelchairs and much more. Trained technicians are available to install stair lifts and platform. Moose Mobility services and repairs all makes and models of mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs and more! Planned maintenance and tune-ups are available to ensure your scooter is in tip-top shape. Visit their showroom where many of their products are on display; you can try before you buy. You can also shop online from their website. MooseMobilityMedical.com
No Longer Gambling Just for Fun?
December can be a challenging month at the best of times. The pandemic has taken its toll on us emotionally, physically, intellectually, spiritually, and financially. Online gambling has increased in popularity while land-based venues have reopened where players have renewed their patronage. If gambling used to be a light-hearted and fun activity but has changed to become an outlet or longshot for financial and/or emotional stress relief, connect with us at VI Gaming Support. You can reach us by phone, text, email, social media (Facebook & Instagram), or online on our website at VIGamingSupport.ca. Provincial toll-free support line 1-888-795-6111 is open 24/7.
