These five tropical plants can absorb carbon dioxide and air particles while also releasing oxygen, helping to make your home’s air cleaner: 1) Boston Ferns – clean the air of formaldehyde and xylene, and act as natural humidifiers, restoring moisture in the air. 2) Spider Plants – help remove carbon monoxide and other toxins from the air, including formaldehyde. 3) Golden Pothos – great for general indoor air quality improvement. 4) Snake Plants – are effective at absorbing nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde, and release oxygen at night. 5) Areca Palms – filter xylene and toluene from the air, and act as natural humidifiers.

We are pleased to announce that the 2021 Tree of Lights campaign was a huge success. We changed the pancake breakfast to a delivery/drive-through model due to COVID-19 and we cooked and served pancakes for 417 people. The Tree of Lights memorial tag campaign and the proceeds from the breakfast have allowed us to purchase BRHC the items on their Christmas wish list – a ceiling lift for the 400 medical unit, 3 stretchers for the GI unit, and new furniture for the family room on the 300 inpatient surgery unit. Thank you to everyone who sponsored and supported these campaigns!

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often goes unrecognized and untreated because there are no symptoms. Your pharmacist can help you reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke, by: 1. Reviewing your medications, helping you take them as prescribed and managing potential side effects. 2. Teaching you how to use a blood pressure monitoring device properly and testing your blood pressure regularly. 3. Advising you how to maintain a healthy weight, and a diet that’s low in sodium. and 4. Guiding you through a step-by-step quit smoking plan. Learn more about how to keep your blood pressure under control by speaking with your pharmacist.

Have your ever asked yourself, how could I be rescued if my door was locked? Time is of the essence during a fire or medical emergency. Install a Lock Box – a small weather-resistant metal box that securely holds a set of keys. Should an emergency occur while you are unable to open the door or get out of the residence, Brandon Fires & Emergency Services can access your property without having to break in. Contact Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. for more information.

2 c. flour, 4 tsp. baking powder, 2 tbsp. sugar, ¾ tsp. salt, 1 c. shredded cheese, 1/3 c. oil, ¾ c milk.
Combine all dry ingredients and cheese together. Add oil and milk. Bake at 425F for 15 minutes.

In January there will be training sessions at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. for seniors to learn how to use iPads. These training sessions will take place with students from Vincent Massey school. If interested call 204-571-2050 to have your name put on a list.

Want to make a difference in the lives of seniors in Brandon? Support your local Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. Donations (brandons4s.ca) or call 204-571-2053 for more information.

What is Medication Non-Adherence? Medication non-adherence is when a patient doesn’t take a medication, either willfully or inadvertently, as prescribed by their healthcare provider. Studies have shown that 50% of Canadians do not take their prescription medications exactly as prescribed. The reasons for this vary from a lack of information, to being afraid to take medication or believing it doesn’t work, to an inability to follow instructions that may be too complex. Each year, medication non-adherence results in many hospital admissions. Your pharmacist can help provide you with the information you need to make the right decisions about when and how to take your medications.

Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. welcomes all those who are 55 plus to our programs and events. Our organization is committed to communication with our membership. It is our goal to have open and honest access to information through newsletters and emails, so we can “get the word out.”