What steps are you taking toward your own personal growth? When life is busy, we forget about the importance of our own personal journey. The feedback we received about SOS Personal Growth Groups reveal their importance to community members. A male participant wrote, “I would recommend this group to anyone looking for tools and a sense of communion around the journey of being a man.” Another participant shared this insight on the Women’s group, “We can join together and be that shoulder to lean on. I’ve grown a lot and I always leave there feeling really good.” Take time to ensure you are advancing your personal goals.
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Managing Stress
All of us deal with stress to some extent during our daily life. It can be due to work, driving in traffic, family, or financial worries, to name just a few. How do you manage your stress? Some of us go for a walk or read a good book, while others of us just push it down and try to ignore it. Stress can have many effects on us and can contribute to disease and illness. Want to know other ways to manage your stress? Come to our next free health night where we will be talking more about it.
Meet the Practitioner – Cari Cooper
Don’t have extended medical benefits? Meet Cari, a student therapist at the Naturally Healthy Clinic. Until she receives her full credentials, she is offering a 60 minute relaxation massage for the affordable price of $60.00 during the month of September. Cari’s current practice includes Swedish massage, myofascial release and deep tissue massage. These treatments can reduce muscle tension, decrease general aches and pains, increase sleep quality and improve total body comfort. Cari’s treatments will make you feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated. Book an appointment today.
Missing Teeth Affects your Health
Did you know that missing some of your teeth not only affects your general health and appearance but may be the reason for depression and low self-esteem? Social embarrassment is a very real problem related to worrying about missing teeth and poorly fitting dentures which may result in people avoiding social interactions. Don’t let tooth loss or improperly fitting dentures affect the quality of your life. Your denturist can explain the best ways to restore the function and appearance of your smile. Properly fitting dentures can restore your self-esteem and bring back your smile.
When Should I Wear My Hearing Aids?
It is important to wear hearing aids during all waking hours (with the exception of showering, swimming, and environments where hearing protection should be used). Hearing aids provide the brain with auditory input and the brain creates and reforms new neural networks. If the hearing aids are only used when needed, then these new networks are not formed nor strengthened. Occasional hearing aid use can also lead to auditory deprivation and can effect a person’s ability to understand speech. To find out more about what hearing aid best suits your lifestyle and budget, call for a Free hearing evaluation.
Advantages of a Seniors’ Residence
There are many advantages to moving into a seniors’ residence while you are still active. Being able to engage in activities and socializing is just as essential as healthy eating and exercising regularly. Another benefit of being socially engaged and participating in activities is that you can make new friends with similar interests and pick up new interests along the way. Moving into Independent Living Accommodations might be just the ticket for creating a balanced lifestyle. You can feel good and enjoy your stay in a place that offers all kinds of possibilities.
When Living Alone is No Longer an Option
The phone rings and the person on the other line says, “Your mom fell and broke her hip. She needs surgery and rehab.” When she is released from rehab, you realize that she can no longer live alone. It is easy to compare the cost of basic room, board and food services. However, often there are other “hidden” fees associated with “independent” and “assisted living” facilities. These may include health care and medication related fees, fees for personal care and other treatments. All these add up! Choosing care home needs for a loved one requires knowing the full financial cost in addition to the usual “room and board.”
What You Don’t Hear
When someone has moderate hearing loss they will hear relatively well if you are talking to them face to face in a quiet environment. They will not hear well if you are walking away from them, in a different room, or if noise is present. People with hearing loss may be unaware of the extent of it: that’s where loved ones come in. Family members who have grown frustrated with them not being able to hear are the ones to prompt them to get a hearing test. Encourage them to have their hearing tested, you will be doing them and yourself a big favour in the long run.
Healing with Cupping “Kissing Cups” & Moxibustion
Cupping and moxibustion treatments improve circulation to promote healing and pain relief. Cupping increases blood flow within capillaries and vessels enabling tissues to better receive nutrients and oxygen. When tissues are nourished, healing can take place and pain is reduced or resolved. Children with asthma, poor immunity and stomach pain/discomfort can be treated with “kissing cups”. Moxibustion involves burning a prepared form of mugwort on or near the skin. Pumping heat into one or more acupuncture points activates and strengthens circulation and absorption to promote healing in the local area. Moxibustion is also a safe and effective technique for helping to turn breech babies.
Fall/Winter Programs: Nanaimo Activity Guide
We are excited about the latest Activity Guide. The Fall & Winter edition is hot off the press and is full of over 1,000 programs that are sure to keep you and every member of your family active over the next season. We have activities in arts, crafts, dance, fitness, first aid, music, language, wellness, outdoors, sports, swimming and skating, as well as several community special events.
Studies continually show the benefits of being active and socializing as an important part of being healthy – both physically and emotionally. This fall and winter, take a moment and move with us!
Need some ideas to keep you moving? Contact our recreation experts at 250.756.5200 or visit our website at recreation.nanaimo.ca.
Community Profile – Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens
Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens helps you honour the life and memory of your cherished loved one. Their professionals are there to help you make decisions with confidence in your urgent time of need. They can also help you pre-plan your own final arrangements. This allows you to design an exceptional statement that reflects your life and values, save money and reduce the burden that may be put on your family. As a member of the Arbor Memorial family, Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens provide funeral preparations, cremation services, and interment rights to families in Cedar, Nanaimo, and across Canada.
