Q: I wear disposable contact lenses but I kind of worry about that being wasteful. Should I really be throwing them out all the time?
A: Your eyecare provider may have access to a recycling system for that – you may have to ask. Some contact lens manufacturers have programs to take back blister packs and even the contact lenses themselves for recycling. Cardboard packaging can be put in your household recycling of course. As an aside, it is safer for the environment if soft contact lenses are not flushed away as that can contribute to microplastic pollution. Come see us at Mosaic for all your contact lens needs!
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Hear Every Moment of Your Vacation
Vacations are filled with unforgettable sights, sounds, and experiences—from waves crashing on the shore to laughter around the campfire. To truly make the most of your getaway, don’t overlook your hearing health. If you wear hearing aids, make sure they’re clean, charged, and travel-ready. Pack extra batteries or a charger, and consider a waterproof case for added protection. If you’re noticing changes in your hearing, book a hearing check before you go. Clear hearing helps you stay connected, safe, and fully immersed—so you can savor every conversation, sound, and memory your travels bring.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy can be a painful and uncomfortable condition and can often limit recreation activities such as running. When this condition is acute, it can be a difficult condition to manage. Evidence treatment options such as laser therapy, soft tissue therapies, gentle exercises and athletic taping can aid in symptom and pain reduction. In longstanding chronic cases, shockwave therapy can be useful for improving pain and function. An emphasis on rehabilitation at this stage is also important. If you would like to discuss treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy book an initial consultation with our chiropractors and we can build a treatment plan to best suit your needs.
Have a Pain-Free Summer
No one wants to be in pain during the summer when there’s so much to do! Pain can prevent us from living our best summer life. As we spend more time outdoors engaging in activities like hiking, swimming, and biking, the potential for neck, back and overall muscle pain increases. Gentle, targeted spinal alignments along with soft tissue therapy release tension and pressure, relieving pain and preventing injury. This improves overall mobility, allowing you to stay active and enjoy summer to the fullest. Fortunately, maintaining your health and happiness is easier when chiropractic care is part of your summer wellness routine.
Limited Mobility – We Come to You!
Occupational Therapy (OT) supports individuals of all ages who experience physical, cognitive, or psychosocial challenges. OT’s help people regain independence and improve their ability to participate in everyday activities—despite illness, injury, or disability. These activities, or “occupations,” include things individuals need to do (such as dressing or eating), want to do (such as hobbies or socializing), and are expected to do (such as working or caregiving). OT’s also specialize in hospital discharge planning, case management, musculoskeletal and brain injury, mental health, work rehabilitation, ergonomics, equipment prescription, and home adaptations.
Healthy Smiles for Happy Pets
Dental health is just as important for pets as it is for people. Poor oral hygiene can lead to plaque buildup, gum disease, tooth loss, and even infections that affect the heart, liver, and kidneys. Bad breath, difficulty eating, and pawing at the mouth are signs of dental problems that shouldn’t be ignored. Regular brushing, dental treats, and annual veterinary checkups help keep your pet’s teeth and gums in top shape. Preventative care not only improves their quality of life but can also extend it. A healthy mouth means a healthier, happier companion by your side.
What is Pharmaceutical Compounding?
Compounding pharmacies provide personalized medication solutions tailored to individual patient needs. Unlike traditional pharmacies, which dispense mass-produced medications, compounding pharmacies specialize in customizing prescriptions. They combine pharmaceutical ingredients to create formulations in unique dosages, forms, and flavors, accommodating patients with allergies, sensitivities, or specific medical requirements. Compounding pharmacists work closely with healthcare providers to develop medications not commercially available or to alter existing formulations. This personalized approach enhances treatment efficacy, promotes patient adherence, and addresses therapeutic gaps. Overall, they offer a vital service in healthcare, ensuring tailored and effective treatments for diverse patient populations.
Planning a Summer Getaway?
Give yourself peace of mind by calling Right at Home Surrey for reliable respite care in Surrey Delta and White Rock. While you relax, your loved one receives expert, person-centered, and compassionate support in the comfort of their own home. Whether it’s help with daily routines, companionship, or personal care, their trained caregivers ensure safety, comfort, and dignity. Flexible and fully customized, Right at Home’s services are designed around your needs—whether for a few days or several weeks. Take that well-deserved break knowing your loved one is in capable hands. This summer, enjoy your holidays guilt-free with the trusted care of Right at Home Canada in Surrey Delta and White Rock.
Discover Financial Freedom
Unlock the possibilities of a Lifestyle Mortgage tailored for Canadians 55+. Effortlessly unlock up to 55% of your home’s value as tax-free cash, maintaining residence without regular payments. Tailor withdrawals to your financial needs—whether to cover healthcare expense, home renovations, travel or to use to relieve financial pressure. Achieve financial freedom without affecting CPP or OAS income. Take control, ensure a secure retirement, and delve into the advantages of a Lifestyle Mortgage for the enriching life you deserve.
Our Bodies Hold Our Stories
When there is something you are not allowing yourself to feel, admit or acknowledge and we stuff the unexpressed feeling down, it becomes an energy form that stresses the body. It starts when an uncomfortable emotion doesn’t want to be felt or experienced. We ignore and bury our intolerable feelings to forget about them. This energy tenses muscles, lessens blood flow and eventually becomes illness, pain, or dis-ease. The hidden process of stuffing our emotions is called “somaticizing”. When your body is asked to hold an emotional state for too long, it begins manifesting into physical symptoms or creates an addiction to keep it at bay.
Better at Home Services
Better at Home supports seniors by addressing their non-medical needs, helping them live independently and stay connected to their communities. By assisting with everyday tasks, we enable older adults to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Services vary by community and may include:
• Friendly visitor programs
• Transportation assistance
• Light housekeeping
• Grocery shopping
For assistance, contact: Elizabeth Sundvall 604-531-9400 ext. 201 | ✉️ [email protected]
