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Occupational Therapy for Disability Support

Occupational therapy plays a vital role in helping individuals with disabilities live more independently and improve their quality of life. Therapists work closely with clients to build skills needed for daily activities such as dressing, bathing, cooking, or working. They may also recommend adaptive tools, modify home or work environments, and teach strategies to manage physical or cognitive challenges. The goal is to promote independence, boost confidence, and support participation in meaningful activities. Whether recovering from an injury or living with a lifelong condition, occupational therapy offers personalized solutions that empower individuals to navigate life with greater ease and success.

Sleep & Weight Gain: What’s the Link?

Lack of sleep can seriously affect your hunger and weight. When you don’t get enough rest, your body produces more ghrelin—the hormone that makes you feel hungry—and less leptin, which signals fullness. This imbalance can lead to increased cravings, especially for high-calorie, sugary foods. Sleep deprivation also affects how your brain makes decisions, making it harder to resist unhealthy snacks. Over time, poor sleep can slow your metabolism and lead to weight gain. Getting consistent, quality sleep helps regulate appetite, supports better food choices, and plays an important role in maintaining a healthy weight.

Local Spotlight: Heart to Home Meals

Heart to Home Meals delivers delicious, nutritious meals right to your door. The company’s team of experts has developed a wide-ranging menu to suit many tastes, dietary needs, and lifestyles, including high-protein, low carbohydrates and/or saturated fat, low sodium, high fibre, vegetarian, and no added sugar options. Heart to Home Meals has a useful diet coding system to help you choose meals that are right for you. Meals also come in mini versions (for smaller appetites), hearty versions (for larger appetites), as well as minced or pureed options. It’s as easy as ordering online or by phone!

Organize for Mental Wellness

Clutter isn’t just a physical nuisance; it’s a mental burden too. Research underscores the direct link between clutter and mental health. In a cluttered space, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and out of control. Home organizing services offer more than just a clean house; they provide a pathway to mental well-being. Clear the clutter and get organized with comprehensive suite of services, including decluttering, downsizing, styling, packing, and unpacking. Embrace the transformative power of organization for a happier, healthier life.

Sleep & Weight Gain: What’s the Link?

Lack of sleep can seriously affect your hunger and weight. When you don’t get enough rest, your body produces more ghrelin—the hormone that makes you feel hungry—and less leptin, which signals fullness. This imbalance can lead to increased cravings, especially for high-calorie, sugary foods. Sleep deprivation also affects how your brain makes decisions, making it harder to resist unhealthy snacks. Over time, poor sleep can slow your metabolism and lead to weight gain. Getting consistent, quality sleep helps regulate appetite, supports better food choices, and plays an important role in maintaining a healthy weight.

Local Spotlight: Right at Home

Right at Home provides a range of in-home care options for seniors and adults with disabilities. Don’t think of our services as one-size-fits all. We know everyone’s needs are different, so our care plans are uniquely tailored to everyone. Whether it’s helping with dressing and hygiene, providing medication reminders, or simply providing transportation to medical appointments, Right at Home’s dedicated caregivers will help you or your loved one navigate life. Right at Home’s trusted and reliable caregivers are trained to assist with all types of needs and to deliver an exceptional care experience in a variety of settings: at home, in an independent or assisted living community, or elsewhere.

Relieve Pain with Custom Orthotics

Custom-fit orthotics can offer significant relief from knee and hip pain caused by arthritis. By improving alignment and distributing pressure more evenly, orthotics help reduce joint stress and improve mobility. I provide a full biomechanical assessment of the foot, knee, and hip, along with a gentle, precise custom casting process to ensure a perfect fit. This personalized approach targets the root of discomfort and supports long-term joint health. Safe, gentle, and effective, custom orthotics are a non-invasive way to ease arthritis symptoms and help you move with greater comfort and confidence every day.

Occupational Therapy for Disability Support

Occupational therapy plays a vital role in helping individuals with disabilities live more independently and improve their quality of life. Therapists work closely with clients to build skills needed for daily activities such as dressing, bathing, cooking, or working. They may also recommend adaptive tools, modify home or work environments, and teach strategies to manage physical or cognitive challenges. The goal is to promote independence, boost confidence, and support participation in meaningful activities. Whether recovering from an injury or living with a lifelong condition, occupational therapy offers personalized solutions that empower individuals to navigate life with greater ease and success.

Community Event

COMMUNITY EVENT:
ART IN THE VINES 5th Annual Gala Fundraiser. September 12. The Comox Valley Transition Society (CVTS) and Waypoint Insurance invite you to an unforgettable evening of art, wine and giving back at the 5th Annual Art in the Vines Gala. this hyper-local celebration showcases the very best of the Comox Valley, bringing together community, creativity and connection in support of women, children, and families seeking safety and support. Live music with Doc Fingers.

Summer’s Here—Let’s Go!

The Comox Valley is buzzing with summer fun—from the Filberg Festival and Nautical Days on August 1–3 in Comox to the vibrant Pride Parade in Courtenay on August 24. It’s the perfect time to get out, connect, and soak up the sunshine.
But for many seniors, getting to community events can be difficult. Transportation options for seniors have been shrinking across B.C., especially for non-essential trips. While rides to the doctor might be covered, catching a lift to a concert or fair can be more difficult.
BC Transit offers a few cost-efficient options. If you need a little extra support there is handyDART, an accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from being able to use the standard transit. Once you register, handyDART service will pick you up and drop you off at your destination.https://www.bctransit.com/comox-valley/riderinfo/handydart/register/
There is also special rate annual bus passes available for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities, providing unlimited access on any scheduled BC Transit bus. To find out more information on eligibility and cost, call toll-free 1- 866-866-0800 or contact by email, [email protected]
If you have never used the BC Transit before and would like to learn how safely and easily, the Town of Comox has Transit Ambassadors who can assist seniors in learning to use the system. Interested? For more info call the Comox Town office at 250-334-6000.