In a recent survey, 30 percent of older adults reported being dissatisfied with their sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, here are a few tips to get you back on track: 1) Maintain a sleep schedule and go to bed at the same time each night. 2) Don’t use bedtime as worry time – an anxious mind will have trouble falling asleep so try some deep breathing exercises or reading a few pages of a book to help you relax. 3) Consider the benefits of daily exercise. A study from Northwestern University showed that adults aged 55+ who exercised 4 times a week for 30 minutes a day dramatically improved their sleep quality!
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Eating a Balanced Diet
To maintain our health, we need to consume foods that provide us with essential nutrients that our bodies can’t produce themselves. This means we need to eat a balanced diet that includes both macronutrients and micronutrients. People’s nutrient needs can vary based on their age, physical activity level, and sex. Macronutrients include fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and some minerals, and our bodies need these in large quantities daily for growth, energy, and maintenance. Micronutrients include vitamins and trace minerals, and our bodies need them to metabolize macronutrients. Micronutrients are usually required in smaller amounts – from milligrams to micrograms.
Sowing Seeds Indoors
It’s time to shake off the winter blues and brighten your spirit by bringing a little greenery into your home. Make it feel like spring by starting some seeds indoors. Here are some tips to make your indoor garden a success: 1) Choose easy seeds like tomato, lettuce, marigold, and cosmos. 2) Choose containers with good drainage – these can even be recycled plastic food containers. 3) Follow instructions on the seed packets so you know when and how to plant your seeds. 4) Place containers in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist.
Look for Local at Sobeys
De Luca’s Specialty Foods is a local family company that has been sourcing out local quality products since 1969 and distributing them to chains and independent stores and restaurants in Western Canada. Shape Foods is one of those products. Shape Foods is the leading producer of premium organic flax meal, which is rich in protein and fibre, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. Their flax comes straight from the Canadian Prairies in Brandon, Manitoba. With Shape Foods’ selection of flax products, getting enough protein, fibre, and omega-3s from the ultimate superfood is easy, simple, and delicious! Pick up a bag of Shape Flax Meal the next time you stop in at Sobeys.
Raising Funds to Support Healthcare
The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation has a mission to raise funds to support healthcare needs in the community. 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 giving 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 info, or to make a donation see our website.
Moccasin Workshop – Fridays in March
Have you ever wondered how to make your own moccasins? Then this workshop is for you! Join us every Friday in March from 1 – 3:30 pm as we make customized moccasins. For only $60 per person, you are provided with all the necessary supplies and instruction to make a pair of beautiful moccasins suited to your personal style. Space is limited call 204-320-4600 to register!
Old Time Country Dance
Join us on Friday, March 25 from 7 pm to 11 pm for an evening filled with dancing and fun! Featuring music by the talented Old Time Country Band, this is an event you do not want to miss! Tickets are $12 for members or $15 for non-members and may be purchased ahead of time at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre or at the door. We hope to see you there!
Steinbach Accessible Transit
Serving Seniors Inc. has taken over the operation of the Steinbach Handi-Transit service, renamed Steinbach Accessible Transit as of February 1. Anyone wanting a ride can still call the same number to arrange for one. Services are available Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.
To book a ride, call 204-326-4055. If your call is not answered, leave a message with the answering service. Appointments must be booked in advance to ensure availability. Visit www.patporteralc.com/transit/ for information on pricing.
About Us
Pat Porter Active Living Centre (Serving Seniors Inc.) is a non-profit organization that provides programs, activities and services for seniors and members of the community. Seniors are the foundation of our community and our goal is to keep them a part of it for as long as possible. Read on to find out about everything we offer and how we can help you.
Circle of Friends Adult Day Program
Our Circle of Friends program is designed to strengthen an individual’s ability to continue to function in their homes as well as remain active in the community. The program runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Transportation can be arranged through Steinbach Handi Van. What are some of the things we do? We have lots of coffee and snacks, participate in light exercise and arts and crafts or games. We often have special guests who perform live music and go out for lunch in the community. For more information, give us a call or head to our website.
Good Nutrition & Digestion = Good Health
No matter how clean, organic, and healthy you eat, if your body isn’t able to digest, absorb, and process essential nutrients properly, you are not benefitting from your efforts.
To do this, your stomach needs to fully digest, your intestines need to completely absorb, and your liver needs to properly process the food you eat.
One of the simplest ways to correct and improve any issue you may have with the digestive process is through nutritional testing.
If a weakness is found in a specific organ, nutritional supplementation can be added to your diet to improve the digestive process and in turn, help you benefit from your wise choices.
