Hearing loss is connected to many other health conditions of the body. While hearing loss may not be the cause of these diseases or conditions, it is considered a risk factor for many. *Tinnitus refers to the sensation of perceiving sounds that have no external source—in other words, hearing sounds that are not there. *Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear disorder that causes recurring episodes of severe dizziness (vertigo), ear pressure, tinnitus and hearing loss. It typically affects only one ear, although some people experience symptoms in both ears. *Treating hearing loss aggressively can help ward off cognitive decline and dementia.

We know these are challenging times for you and your loved ones and we are here to help. We provide uplifting in-home care that provides connection, purpose and hope while protecting you, our caregivers and the community. Stay at home orders in BC are changing, but it is still important for seniors and high risk populations to remain at home and limit contact with others. As a standard practice, all our caregivers are trained in infection control, and can help keep surfaces clean and disinfected, complete grocery shopping and errands, and provide companionship during these times when our clients need it most.

Your pharmacist offers solutions that can help you manage multiple medications. *Synchronized Refill Dates. The quantities of your medication may be adjusted to coordinate refill dates. All medications can be refilled at one time reducing the number of visits to the pharmacy. *Blister packaging to arrange your medications in a weekly or monthly schedule. *Pre-Authorized Refills. Your pharmacy staff will let you know it’s time to renew your medication and provide a date for pick-up. *Extension of Expired Refills. Sometimes a prescription expires before you can see your doctor. Following an assessment, your pharmacist may be able to renew your prescription.

Mobility is key to maintaining independence, especially as people age — and for seniors, the loss of mobility has profound social, psychological, and physical consequences. If joints and muscles aren’t properly maintained, basic movements may cause pain or even injury. Luckily the many negative effects that comes with immobility can often be prevented or limited by physical activity and exercise. Join a local exercise class, take daily walks, or find something that works for you and make it a habit. There are many opportunities to move throughout the day and you can even practice many upper- and lower-body mobility exercises from a chair.

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As dental offices are preparing to return to work, we are relying on the directive of the provincial health officer and the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. Final guidelines are being prepared that are expected to alter the normal style of practice with a focus on pre-screening, triage, increased PPE and disinfection protocols and social distancing until in the chair. The number of patients that each office is able to see will be dramatically reduced for the short term. It is the goal of the dental profession to ensure that the dental office will be the safest environment possible for both the dental team and patients.