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.
Community News
About Us
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.”
How Long do Dentures Last?
Unfortunately, dentures don’t last forever. Even the highest quality, most durable dentures will eventually need to be replaced. Full dentures last anywhere between 5 and 10 years, while partials have a maximum longevity of 15 years. During this time frame, both your mouth and your dentures can undergo major changes, resulting in an improper fit and unappealing appearance. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care for them. If you look after your full and partial dentures properly, they can last for a long time! Be sure to clean them daily, soak them every night, and see your denturist regularly.
The Power of Plants
There’s been ongoing research that suggests that indoor plants not only purify the air, but have calming effects on your mental and physical health. Living in spaces abundant with plants can improve mood, reduce the negative effects of stress, encourage physical activity and other positive behaviors, improve cognition, reduce aggression, and enhance overall well-being. Here are a few plant ideas that add a splash of colour and good cheer to your home: Lavender – known for its relaxation-promoting properties. Peace Lillies – improves the flow of energy in your home and promotes well-being. Aloe Vera – known for its anti-inflammatory and air purifying properties, which could reduce anxiety and stress.
Look for Local at Sobeys
Look for locally-made Diana’s Artisan Pizza Dough. Diana Cline aka Canada’s Pizza Queen is a multiple-time international award-winning pizza chef. She is a partner in Diana’s Cucina and Lounge in Winnipeg, and has been featured on Food Network Canada’s Hit Show “You Gotta Eat Here!” and Food Network USA in an episode of ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’. Diana’s Artisan Pizza Doughs have a clean label, with only 7 ingredients that anyone can pronounce. Because of their versatility, they are very easy to use for panzerotties, flatbreads, strombolies, breadsticks and foccaccias. Diana’s Artisan Pizza doughs are available at Sobeys in 3 varieties: Moosehead Beer, Original White, and 100% Whole Wheat.
January Brain Teasers
1. How come hyenas are so healthy? 2. What will a bee get from visiting too many flowers? 3. What game can be dangerous to your mental health? 4. What is the healthiest kind of water? 5. What ring is actually a square?
Brain Teaser Answers
1. Because laughter is the best medicine. 2. High bud-pressure. 3. Marbles, you don’t want to lose them. 4. Well water. 5. A boxing ring.
Should I Remove my Dentures at Night?
Removing your dentures at night while you sleep will increase your oral health and your gums will thank you for it! Experts highly advise that if you wear dentures, you should be giving your gums and dentures a well-deserved break at nighttime. Soaking your dentures in a denture cleaning solution or clean water will increase their longevity and will keep them in tip-top shape, which in turn will prevent bacteria and plaque buildup. Additionally, your gums will have an opportunity to be naturally cleaned by saliva in the mouth, which will prevent infections from developing and decrease the chance of irritations your mouth.
Effectively Managing Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition and requires specific, lifelong management. It’s estimated that more than 6 million Canadians are at risk of developing diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not enough to be type 2 diabetes. Managing your health is critical to helping delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Your pharmacist can support you in managing your diabetes effectively by reviewing any current medications, educating you about diabetes symptoms to be aware of, supporting you with healthy lifestyle changes, and offering products and tools to monitor your blood glucose.
Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op
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 we are able to “get the word out.”
Mom’s Traditional Shortbread
Enjoy this traditional recipe – just in time for Christmas!
1 lb. of butter, room temperature ¼ c. brown sugar
¾ c. of white sugar 4 ½ c. flour
Combine softened butter and sugar with a mixer until creamed. Add flour, a little at a time. Until the dough is flaky and stiff. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Roll onto a floured surface. Cut desire shapes. Decorate with fruit or sugar decorations. Bake at 325 F for 20 to 25 minutes. Recipe from our “Cooking Through the Covid -19 Pandemic” (On sale at 311 Park Ave. E.) for only $10.00)
