Many people think that dentures are just for senior citizens. However more people wear dentures than you might think. Here are some signs that you may need dentures, or partial dentures, now or in the future: *Gaps between your teeth or your teeth are loose and shifting *Red, swollen, tender or bleeding gums *One or more missing teeth *Struggle with eating some types of foods. *Hiding your smile because of missing or damaged teeth. Take the time to care for your teeth so you can keep them as long as possible! If you do need dentures, there are many options available to you.
Randomness and Probabilities
It is true that tendencies can be predicted with relative accuracy over statistically significant periods of time and play. For instance, if a coin is flipped ten times, it is far more likely to land heads four times than it is to land heads only once. However, each flip is an independent event. Simply put, the coin is a coin: it does not know anything, it does not know how many times it has been flipped, nor does it know how many times it has already landed heads. So each time a coin is flipped, the probability that it will land heads, always remains 50%.
Company Profile: Feisty Ferdy Organic Skincare
Feisty Ferdy Organics originated in AUSTRALIA from a wish of Dr. Blanche Tsetong to make safe, effective, nourishing and pampering skincare for her sister Dr. Sharon Tsetong, who suffers from dry skin and eczema. She is allergic to many of the chemicals found in most skincare products which are bad for you. The products that were developed for Sharon are now available in Canada! Feisty Ferdy Organic skincare does not have petrochemicals nor synthetic preservatives and is totally nut and gluten free. Feisty Ferdy works under the skin to help EVERYONE with normal skin, dry skin, sun-damaged skin, lines and wrinkles, and eczema.
Check Your Hearing Today!
Hearing loss affects people of all ages. It can happen not just from aging, but also caused by genetics, medical reasons, and exposure to loud noise. You can be proactive about your hearing by getting a hearing test if you suspect hearing loss. As people are becoming more proactive about their health wearing hearing aids earlier in life to correct hearing loss is easier to adapt to. Improved hearing in your daily life will help overall quality of life as well. Untreated hearing loss can be more noticeable to other people than a hearing aid.
Cataracts: Clouding your Vision
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of reduced vision in adults. They occur when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy due to sun exposure over the years. Symptoms include blurred vision, glare when driving at night, and more rarely, double vision. Wearing good quality sunglasses outdoors is the number one way to block Ultra-Violet radiation from the sun. This will slow down the onset and progression of cataracts.
Fight the Common Cold & Flu With Acupuncture
While the common cold and flu is actually not a season, we have become programmed to think of it as the months of October through March. We can avoid the cold/flu by implementing healthy habits and taking care of ourselves throughout the year. The best way to treat a disease is prevention. Traditional Chinese Medicine helps prevent cold/flu for the entire family. Regular acupuncture treatments help boost immunity, while balancing and regulating the body’s Qi (Energy). Acupuncture can reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections and shorten the length of time that somebody is ill. If you’re already sick, help is available.
Residential Care Options
It is hard to watch the health of your loved one decline. Choosing residential care is an emotional and difficult time for the individual and their family. Exercising due diligence when choosing a home will pay off with a lot of peace of mind knowing that your loved one’s physical and medical challenges are met. Look beyond the decor and focus on the inner “gut” feeling you get when walking into a facility. Smaller private residential care can be a great alternative to the large institutions. It is also a solution while waiting for your turn for an Island Health subsidized bed.
How to Stay Active this Fall
Here are some tips from Parks and Recreation to help you stay active this fall season: * Change Your Perspective – Being active keeps you healthy. * Try Something New – Parks and Recreation now has Zumba drop-in classes at Oliver Wood for only $7. * Get Creative at Home – Invest in a few pieces of equipment and exercise for a few minutes each day. * Buddy Up – Make a commitment to exercise with somebody else. * Set a Goal –How about getting in 10,000 steps every day for three months?
Looking for ways to stay active? Check out the Activity Guide or visit recreation.nanaimo.ca.
Aging & Knee Pain
When your knees chronically hurt, you are told they are a sign of aging and degeneration, which is very true… but did you know there is a method of treatment to regenerate your knees? Prolozone therapy results in about 75% of chronic pain sufferers to become permanently pain free. Chronic pain occurs in areas of the body that contain ligaments or cartilage, which typically have only 1/10th the circulation that is seen in other connective tissues. This makes them especially vulnerable to the effects of decreased oxygen utilization/aging, which further compromises circulation. Prolozone therapy with procaine, natural anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins and minerals, and ozone gives the tissues what they need to heal.
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Hearing aids have a life span of about 3-5 years. With good maintenance and care, they can last many years after that. However, to receive the best care and technology, it is recommended to invest in new hearing aids after the initial 3-5 years. Faster processing within the hearing aids, improvements in speech-in-noise, rechargeability and wireless connectivity are just some of the technological advancements. Hearing aids are programmed specific to your hearing loss and process sounds to best meet your needs. Contact your hearing professional to find out more about the best investment in technology for your hearing loss and lifestyle.
Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s accounts for 70% of all dementias; usually in people over 65 years of age. Each disease affects particular parts of the brain at different stages and presents differently in each individual. Symptoms to watch for with your loved ones include; memory loss, communication and language difficulties, inability to focus and pay attention, poor reasoning and judgment and changes in visual perception. Quality of life for people affected is greatly increased by having access to specialized services and programs.


