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What is Sell n’ STAY®?

Sell ‘n STAY® is an exciting solution that provides additional, previously un-thought of housing options for seniors. Safe, simple, and private, it is an option for homeowners who want to unlock the equity in their home to fund a better life, all without having to move out of their home. Through the Sell ‘n STAY® program, seniors sell their home to an investor buyer. The senior then enters into a lease agreement with the new owner. Although created with seniors in mind, Sell ‘n STAY® is a valuable option for a variety of circumstances, for homeowners of all ages.

Maximizing DTC Benefits This Fall

This fall, it’s important for individuals with disabilities to consider how seasonal changes may affect their health and well-being. Cooler temperatures and fluctuating weather can exacerbate conditions like arthritis, asthma, and chronic pain. A Disability Tax Credit (DTC) specialist can help ensure that you’re maximizing the benefits available to you. If your medical needs increase during colder months, such as additional therapies or assistive devices, you may qualify for tax relief. Don’t wait until the weather impacts your quality of life—speak with a DTC specialist today to explore your options and maintain your well-being year-round

Join Minds in Motion®

Register today for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s fall Minds in Motion® sessions! Minds in Motion is a weekly program for those living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners to connect with others through fitness, fun and friendship. During the program, you’ll take part in a gentle 45-minute chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation.
Join Minds in Motion® today to interact with your community and engage in gentle movement.
Learn more and find sessions happening near you by visiting alzheimer.mb.ca/mindsinmotion.

A Foundation for Care

Our campaign to support the Brandon Regional Health Centre’s expansion project is now underway and will run through the end of 2025. This state-of-the-art facility will provide essential services for our community, improving patient care and outcomes. The Foundation’s goal is to raise $2 million that will go towards the construction and equipment costs for the new Critical Care building. For information on how to contribute towards this campaign, please contact the Foundation at (204) 578-4227. Your support is truly appreciated.

The Power of Gratitude in Healthy Aging

Gratitude is a powerful tool with transformative effects on mental health and overall well-being, especially for seniors. In later years, aging can be a time of fulfillment and joy, and practicing gratitude may be key to unlocking these enriching experiences. Beyond boosting emotional well-being, gratitude also supports physical health by improving sleep quality and reducing stress and depression. Taking a moment each day to appreciate even the smallest joys can lower the risk of heart attack, angina, and stroke, help manage arthritic pain, and reduce frailty in older adults

October Brain Teasers

1. I’m not a blanket, yet I cover the ground; a crystal from heaven that doesn’t make a sound. What am I? 2. What has teeth but cannot bite?
3. Two fathers and two sons are in a car, yet there are only three people in the car. How?

3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

These healthy pumpkin cookies are soft and chewy, and they need only three ingredients:
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
2 cups pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
1/4 cup maple syrup can use agave nectar
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, pumpkin, and syrup, and mix well. If adding chocolate chips, fold them through.
Using your hands, form into small balls and place on the baking tray and press each ball into a cookie shape. Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove and allow to cool on the sheet.

Book Club: Break the Cycle:

A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. The definitive, paradigm-shifting guide to healing intergenerational trauma—weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room—from Dr. Mariel Buqué, PhD, a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing. Break the Cycle balances showing and telling readers how they can stop the cycle of trauma and pass on strength instead of pain to the generations below them. This book is best for those who want to know more about the physical manifestations of trauma.