Grab your runners, rally your team and get ready to walk for a great cause! The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is back, with walks happening across the province this May and June.
Join the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba for walks in Winnipeg, Altona, Brandon, Darlingford, Gimli, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk or Steinbach to help raise funds and awareness for families affected by dementia.
It’s more than just a walk – it’s a chance to connect, support each other and have some fun along the way. Together, we can make a difference! Register and donate today at alzheimer.mb.ca/wfa.
Community News
Your Path to Quality Sleep
Having trouble sleeping? Proper sleep hygiene involves habits and practices that support quality rest and overall well-being. Key elements include maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends, and creating a calming bedtime routine. Your sleep environment should be cool, dark, and quiet, with comfortable bedding and minimal distractions. Limit screen time and avoid caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals close to bedtime. Regular physical activity supports better sleep, but avoid intense workouts right before bed. Reserve your bed for sleep only—no work or scrolling. By sticking to these habits, you can fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up refreshed.
Eye Healthy Recipe
Easy Green Smoothie. This refreshing smoothie is hydrating and filled with vitamins for your eyes, such as – vitamin K, lutein, zeaxanthin, carotenoids. A handful of spinach. 1½ cups frozen pineapple chunks. 1½ cups frozen peach chunks. 1 banana. 1 can light coconut milk (400 ml). 1 tsp. of ground flax and hemp seeds. Add ingredients to blender. Add fresh spinach, fruit, and coconut milk into a blender. Blend & Enjoy!
Eye Healthy Recipe
Easy Green Smoothie. This refreshing smoothie is hydrating and filled with vitamins for your eyes, such as – vitamin K, lutein, zeaxanthin, carotenoids. A handful of spinach. 1½ cups frozen pineapple chunks. 1½ cups frozen peach chunks. 1 banana. 1 can light coconut milk (400 ml). 1 tsp. of ground flax and hemp seeds. Add ingredients to blender. Add fresh spinach, fruit, and coconut milk into a blender. Blend & Enjoy!
May is Eye Health Month
Senior eye health is essential for maintaining independence and quality of life. As we age, the risk of eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy increases. Regular eye exams can detect these issues early, improving the chances of effective treatment. Seniors may also experience changes in vision clarity, color perception, and tear production. Protecting eye health includes managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, wearing sunglasses to block UV rays, eating a nutrient-rich diet, and avoiding smoking. Staying proactive with eye care helps seniors preserve their vision and continue enjoying daily activities safely and confidently.
Trucare Clinic Now Open
Your wait is over! Trucare Minor Injury & Sport Medicine Clinic, located in the Garden City area (north end of Winnipeg), is now open to treat minor injuries . We are specialized in sports or work-related injuries, sprains, fractures, and chronic pain, including neck, back, hip, and knee pain. We offer cortisone and PRP injections for joint pain, plus in-house X-ray services. A referral is helpful, but walk-ins are welcome. Inside the clinic, Trucare Mobility provides physiotherapy services as well as providing medical supplies, including crutches, braces, compression stockings, wheelchairs, walkers, and more for you and your family.
May is Eye Health Month
Senior eye health is essential for maintaining independence and quality of life. As we age, the risk of eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy increases. Regular eye exams can detect these issues early, improving the chances of effective treatment. Seniors may also experience changes in vision clarity, color perception, and tear production. Protecting eye health includes managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, wearing sunglasses to block UV rays, eating a nutrient-rich diet, and avoiding smoking. Staying proactive with eye care helps seniors preserve their vision and continue enjoying daily activities safely and confidently.
“A Foundation for Care” Campaign
The BRHC Foundation’s capital campaign is well underway! Our goal is to raise $2 million to support the building and equipment needs for the Brandon Regional Health Centre’s new Critical Care Building. This state-of-the-art facility will provide essential services for our community and will feature a 16 bed Intensive Care Unit, 30 additional medical beds and space for future developments. For information on how to contribute towards this campaign, please contact the Foundation at (204) 578-4227. Your support is truly appreciated.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
I asked a supermarket employee where they kept the canned peaches. He said, “I’ll see,” & walked away. I asked another & he also said, “I’ll see,” & walked away. In the end, I gave up & found them myself in Aisle C.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
I asked a supermarket employee where they kept the canned peaches. He said, “I’ll see,” & walked away. I asked another & he also said, “I’ll see,” & walked away. In the end, I gave up & found them myself in Aisle C.
Words To Live By
“Love is letting go of fear. Where there is love there is no fear, attachment, judgement or jealousy.” – Keith Macpherson
