The first holiday season after a move to a senior community can sometimes be stressful and difficult for your senior loved one. Creating new traditions can help with the transition and make the holiday season less stressful for everyone. Although your family holiday events may have been held at your senior loved one’s home in the past, holding gatherings at another family member’s home going forward can make things easier. Have your senior loved one help with one or two tasks that keep them involved without overwhelming them, and take advantage of the many fun holiday events this season!
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Seasons Greetings: Tax Benefit Opportunities
“As the year draws to a close, it’s a time to reflect on gratitude and generosity. I wish you joy and cheer this season. Remember, amidst the festivities, there may be untapped opportunities to ensure financial wellness. As a disability tax specialist, I encourage you to explore potential tax benefits available to you. Let this season be not only about celebration but also about securing your financial future. May the holidays bring you comfort, and may the new year shine light on possibilities for a more prosperous tomorrow. Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with happiness, while keeping your financial well-being in mind.”
Sharpen The Saw
What strengths do you rely on when the chips are down? What can you do to improve/hone these strengths? What things will you need to let go of to find more time to focus on your strengths? As 2023 ends we spend December reflecting on our accomplishments and where we need to shore ourselves up. As awakened men, we focus on six life pillars (relationships, career, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial well-being. Following the concepts of Stephen Covey, Dwight Eisenhower and a powerful 90-day action planner/journal take this time to make 2024 your best year yet.
Remembering a Loved One
Celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that feels right for you and your family and friends without having to go through a traditional funeral home. For some, it might mean planning a tribute at a local, favourite restaurant or hotel, or hosting a simple, intimate gathering in the backyard with family and friends, while for others, maybe it’s a private moment shared over a glass of wine or cup of tea, quietly remembering the good times right at home. Branch & Pyre provides Modern, Simple Cremation Care, with clear and affordable pricing. No Funeral Home appointment needed.
Random Acts of Kindness
Research shows that supporting others will help you feel connected and give both you and the person you are helping a healthy dose of oxytocin supporting overall mental well-being. So try one of these suggestions to be well. 1. Write a short letter of gratitude to someone, set up a time to meet them and read it to them. 2. Buy an order for the person behind you in the drive through. 3. Make a friend/colleague a meal. Do an unexpected chore for a family member, colleague, or friend. Give someone a book that you like. Leave a “Have a Great Day” note on a neighbour’s car.
Give the Gift of Wellness
Indulge in the warmth of the season with our specially curated selection of teas. Elevate the joy of gifting with the perfect blend of exquisite teas that are a great addition to your wellness daily routine. Our teas include a selection of hibiscus flower tea, Kenyan purple tea, Kenyan black tea and red rooibos tea. Gift the glow of indulgence and self-care with our Skincare Collection, including shea body butter for a rich and luxurious moisturizer that is perfect for the colder months of the year. Place your order now and share the joy to make this holiday season truly memorable.
Navigating Cold Season Safely
With cough and cold season here, pharmacists play a vital role in safeguarding our health. These healthcare professionals serve as our frontline defense against seasonal ailments. They offer valuable guidance on over-the-counter remedies, helping us select the right products and understand proper dosages and potential interactions with existing medications. Pharmacists provide reassurance and support, promoting healthier choices and ensuring our well-being during the sniffles and sneezes season. Their contribution to our health is invaluable, and it’s essential to acknowledge their role in helping us navigate this challenging season with confidence.
Remembering a Loved One
Celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that feels right for you and your family and friends without having to go through a traditional funeral home. For some, it might mean planning a tribute at a local, favourite restaurant or hotel, or hosting a simple, intimate gathering in the backyard with family and friends, while for others, maybe it’s a private moment shared over a glass of wine or cup of tea, quietly remembering the good times right at home. Branch & Pyre provides Modern, Simple Cremation Care, with clear and affordable pricing. No Funeral Home appointment needed.
Remembering a Loved One
Celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that feels right for you and your family and friends without having to go through a traditional funeral home. For some, it might mean planning a tribute at a local, favourite restaurant or hotel, or hosting a simple, intimate gathering in the backyard with family and friends, while for others, maybe it’s a private moment shared over a glass of wine or cup of tea, quietly remembering the good times right at home. Branch & Pyre provides Modern, Simple Cremation Care, with clear and affordable pricing. No Funeral Home appointment needed.
Look for Local:
Brite Water, crafted with locally sourced Manitoba water, strives to be more than just a sparkling refreshment—it aims to be a planet-friendly choice. With zero sugar, zero calories, and zero alcohol, it’s a guilt-free fizzy delight. Made using premium natural flavor extracts and locally sourced water, Britewater is an honest journey from source to sip. Ideal for whenever you crave a fizzy pick-me-up, it comes in flavors like unflavored carbonated water, peach mango, pineapple coconut, raspberry lemon, and mint lime. Available at Sobeys Brandon, it’s the perfect choice for those seeking a fizzy and refreshing sip with a commitment to quality and sustainability.
Tree of Lights Campaign
Running through the month of December you can memorialize or honour someone special for the holiday season. For a minimum $15 donation (tax receipt) we will: Hang a personalized tag of a loved one on the Tree of Lights in the BRHC Atrium and turn on the lights on the evergreens located in the traffic circle. This year’s equipment gift choices are: Gift #1 Stellar Bipap ($9,100) – used by Respiratory Therapy for inpatient units or Gift #2 Pressure Mattresses x 2 ($15,977) – for the Facility. For more information contact the office at (204) 578-4227.
