You talk about many things with your loved ones: from day-to-day details to big events. Sharing stories with those who matter most isn’t just important today – it will be especially significant when it’s time to honour and commemorate your life. A funeral can reflect a person’s story and be transformative, healing and comforting. Meaningful funerals start when loved ones talk about what matters most: memories made, lessons learned and how they hope to be remembered. Talk to us to pre-plan your funeral service and ensure it’s an accurate reflection of your life, values and experiences.

Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that destroys brain cells, causing thinking ability and memory to deteriorate over time. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging and is irreversible. While it’s difficult to predict symptoms, the order in which they will appear or the speed of their progression, there are some warning signs you can look out for. Sudden changes to your loved one’s personality are often another sign that something is not right. These changes can include anxiety, paranoia, depression, and socially inappropriate behaviors, as well as sudden mood swings and physical aggression.

Did you know that Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. has a Men’s Club? For approximately 2.5 years, the Men’s Club has created a workspace where like-minded men can work shoulder-to-shoulder. This club was created as a need to provide a safe space for men to meet weekly, share ideas, life experiences and provide value to Brandon. If you are interested in becoming a member to participate in workshops, presentations, games, small projects or just a friendly male voice, then please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or (204) 571-2050. The group meet every Wednesday from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at 311 Park Avenue East in Brandon.

Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. continues to work with the Vincent Massey High School students to provide iPad training every 2nd Friday to our seniors. Additionally, through community partnerships, we have recently hosted two (2) workshops addressing “Wills & Related Documents” through Patersons LLP and “Seniors Employment Info Session” through West-Can Human Resources. For more information on upcoming workshops, we suggest following our Facebook page or by emailing us at [email protected] or (204) 571-2050.

Dinner is Served is a healthy meal program offered by Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. For only $12.00 you will receive a home cooked meal delivered to your home by our faithful volunteers. We have a menu of seven different meals that you can pick from each week. They are to be ordered on a Friday and will be delivered on the following Friday. Check out our menu on our website or
call us at 204-571-2050 for more information.

We have many exciting activities coming up this year to celebrate our 40th Anniversary at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. To commemorate we are planning an Open House/Yard Sale/BBQ on Saturday, August 13. We are also planning for an Open House for our sponsors and partners in October and the Official 40th Anniversary Celebration in November. Please be watching for these events in our Newsletter, on our bulletin board and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/brandonsfors

Join us at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. for our “Out to Lunch” get together, every Friday at noon. Only $13.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members for a delicious home cooked meal. Please call 204-571-2053 to book a seat.

If you spend time in wooded, shrubby, or grassy areas, it’s important to check yourself for ticks. Deer ticks (aka black-legged ticks) carry bacteria that can cause Lyme disease. A “bull’s-eye” skin rash and flu-like symptoms are common signs of the condition. Lyme disease is typically treated with doctor-prescribed antibiotics. To avoid tick bites, avoid brushing against vegetation, wear light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants, and use insect repellent containing DEET. If you find an embedded tick, gently remove it using tweezers by pulling close to the skin and avoid squeezing the tick. Clean the bite wound thoroughly.

The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation has a mission to raise funds to support healthcare needs in the regional community. This means all donations made to the Foundation are used to purchase equipment and support programming in our hospital: There are numerous ways you can donate: *In memory of a loved one *In honour of someone special *To give thanks for care received *In celebration of a special event *Through Planned Giving in your estate/will *Through corporate philanthropy *By hosting a fundraiser. Whether you direct your give to the area of greatest need, to a specific area or for long term investment, you can be sure that your donation is making a difference in the community. All donations in excess of $1,000 cumulative will be included on the BRHC Foundation Donor Wall. For more information or to make a donation visit our website at www.brhcfoundation.ca