This summer, when you travel, be sure you are prepared for denture care. Bring a sealable container, a soft-bristle toothbrush, toothpaste, denture cleanser, adhesive, and any other items that you use regularly. If you have stored your old dentures dry, they will need to be soaked for up to 24 hours in water with a little Listerine in it. Always inspect the bathroom before you leave to be sure that you have everything. If you can find a denturist at your destination before you get there, you will at least have eliminated one concern. Contact them and note their hours.

Up to half of older adults are at risk for malnutrition, a condition that makes them vulnerable to increased risk of falling, slower recovery times, repeat hospitalizations, and possibly death. Thankfully, older adults, their caregivers, and loved ones can take several steps to better understand the factors that influence their nutritional needs and create a personalized plan for healthy eating: consulting a doctor or registered dietitian, focusing on nutrient-rich staples, staying hydrated, and addressing food insecurity. Comfort Keeper caregivers can help prepare nutritious, sustaining meals to help older adults maintain independence.

As summer begins to wind down, it’s a wonderful opportunity to check in with your health before the busyness of fall arrives. Small, consistent choices can create lasting change, especially during perimenopause and menopause when your body is asking for a different kind of support. Through acupuncture, nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle guidance, I help women restore balance, improve energy, support hormone health, and feel at home in their bodies again. You don’t have to do it alone. This month, choose to nourish yourself, embrace progress over perfection, and take one step closer to feeling your very best.

Avee Health offers same-day doctor care via the Medicine Shoppe. The process is simple, convenient, and free. It is covered by MSP. Skip the waiting room and get a same-day virtual consultation with a licensed BC doctor today. A visit with a doctor can be arranged in four easy steps: 1) Visit or call us at 250.248.6695. 2) Book your virtual visit. 3) Talk to a doctor. 4) Pick up your medication from our pharmacy or have it delivered. We offer accessible care right in your community. Contact us today to access Avee Health for same-day doctor appointments, prescription refills, and addressing minor ailments.

RAYD8 Regen is a gentle, non-invasive therapy designed to recharge your body at the cellular level. Using scalar energy, bio-magnetic fields, and light frequencies, it restores balance, vitality, and optimal function throughout the body. By supporting your body’s natural healing processes, RAYD8 Regen helps reduce pain, ease stress, promote detoxification, and enhance overall energy flow. Many clients describe feeling lighter, calmer, and more grounded after each session, as if their whole system has been gently reset. Sessions are relaxing and comfortable, giving your body the space it needs to unwind and recharge deeply. Please reach out for more information.

Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed? This is a state of being that can be difficult to manage. It can prevent you from performing daily tasks and also your ability to think and act rationally. A number of things can cause emotional overwhelm including stress, traumatic events or relationship issues. Let’s explore how to release these emotions for better health – physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually. As a Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner, Permelia can help you release unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions to create calm and bring back your sense of peace.

Win big and give back with SOS’s 50/50 Monthly Online Draw! Proceeds from this exciting raffle help residents of all ages thrive across District 69. Half of the jackpot goes directly to the lucky winner, and the other half supports SOS programs and services, so everybody wins! The first pot reached $1,540, giving the winner $770! Ticket prices are 1 for $10, 4 for $20, 20 for $50, or 50 for $100. Open to BC residents ages 19+. Know your limit, play within it. Get your tickets now and help SOS meet needs in the Oceanside area. rafflebox.ca/raffle/sos-d69. Licence #172984