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Signs of Caregiver Fatigue

Looking after a loved one is an important and rewarding responsibility, but how do you know when you’ve taken on too much and are headed for burnout? Look for these signs that will let you know when bringing in a professional caregiver might be beneficial to both you and your loved one. 1) You’re experiencing physical and mental fatigue. 2) You’ve lost interest in other people and things you once enjoyed. 3) You’ve gained/lost weight inexplicably. 4) You’ve been losing your temper. 5) You’re feeling like nothing you do is good enough. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

Right At Home Canada, RightAtHomeCanada.com/Winnipeg

Talking About Hearing Loss

Do you find that you are repeating yourself to a loved one more often than you used to? When someone experiences hearing loss, they are often in denial at first. It can be frustrating for people close to them, but it is important to be empathetic. Hearing loss is more than just a loss of hearing, often people experiencing hearing loss fear it is a loss of vitality or a sign of declining health. Engage with them, ask about what they fear and why, let them talk it out and most importantly, educate yourself about the options.

Beltone Hearing Aid Centre, Beltone.ca

Finding Your Strength When Life Gets Tough

No matter how healthy we live, how much kindness, generosity or fairness we practice or how positive we are, life can become too overwhelming and push us to our edges juggling way too many balls that seem humanly possible. Often our first impulse is to speed up, work harder, become relentless with activity accessing our survival warrior instinct to recreate stability. Important yes, but staying in this mode for too long burns out our adrenal system. Equally needed is to go into the river of quiet stillness, slow down the inner pace, sitting through our feelings of discomfort, access our inner warrior for guidance, releasing our burden to a higher source and listening for strength and clarity on how to best navigate a pathway through the outer demands to make space for a new way of being.

D’Arcy Bruning-Haid, Masters in Counselling Psychology, Souls-Journey.com

Coping with Senior Isolation

One of the biggest issues for seniors is that their social circles begin to shrink as the years go by. Friends, significant others and family members move or pass away. Even those who still live close may be inaccessible due to limited mobility, especially once a senior can no longer drive safely. Age-related changes in one’s physical condition, such as hearing loss, can make it so difficult to communicate that it doesn’t seem worth the effort anymore. Local senior centers or agencies are great resources providing home-visitation services as well as community transportation and outings. Do you have a loved one who may be lonely? Try to put in more effort to spend time with them.

Brightwater Senior Living, BrightwaterSeniorLiving.com

Natural Product Review

U-Dream® Sleep Aid was specially formulated by phytopharmacologists and healthcare professionals with a variety of safe, proven, and effective plants including: Passionflower (calming herb for anxiety and insomnia), Lion’s Mane (mushroom known for reducing anxiety and depression), Schisandra (‘superberry’ that provides relief from stress and insomnia), Loquat fruit (fruit extract that acts as a mild sedative), L-tryptophan (essential amino acid with sleep-inducing qualities), and Tuberfleece flower and Rehmannia roots, which also assist with alleviating insomnia. U-Dream® combines traditional Eastern medicinal herbs and state-of-the-art Western herbal medicine, creating an effective natural sleep formula that promotes a healthy and prolonged sleep.

Nutrition Plus, NutritionPlus.com

Physiotherapy to Prevent Falls

As we get older, our health and physical status changes and can put us at risk for falling. Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. Physiotherapists can assist with preventing falls in a variety of ways: 1) preparing a safe, at-home exercise program tailored to your needs; 2) answering any questions about gait aides (canes, walkers, crutches) to help with balance; and 3) helping you pick, fit, and use the right gait aide for your needs. If a fear of falling has kept you from being active, a physiotherapist can help get you back on your feet!

Erin Blaine, MPT, Physiotherapist at Prairie Trail Physiotherapy, PrairieTrailPhysio.ca

Supports for Postpartum Depression

Nearly 75% of new mothers experience “baby blues” during the transition time after giving birth. It’s often a two-week period of feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, and tired. If the symptoms don’t go away after two weeks, mothers are often experiencing postpartum depression. With the help of a healthcare professional, new moms can discuss different support options, from counselling to medication in some circumstances. Friends and family can also play an important role, helping with chores, providing encouragement, and giving mom a break from baby here and there. Anyone in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or harm towards their baby are encouraged to call Southern Health/Santé Sud crisis line at 1-888-617-7715.

Eden Mental Health Centre, EdenHealthCare.ca

Reset Your Busy Day, Naturally!

Life can be busy and full of stress, fatigue and irritations. With little time to ourselves, we need something that can help make a REAL difference. Adaptogens are fast becoming the “go to” with their unique ability to help the body deal gently and naturally with the many effects of stress, while restoring things like hormone, immune and optimal balance. The results? Many benefits may be enjoyed like gentle detoxing, feeling calmer, weight management, better focus, heart, digestive and immune health, improved skin and hair, increased energy, balanced hormones, etc. They help soothe our busy days, so we can feel our best!

SipYourWaytoHealth.MyTibena.com

Your Health is Your Wealth!

For those who don’t believe there’s any value in investing in your health, it’s time to think again. With health, you’re either going to pay for it now, or you’re going to pay for it later. If you do it now, it’s called PREVENTION, and it’s cheaper. If you do it later, it’s called a CURE, and a lot of times more expensive (and often too late). The Kyani “Triangle of Health” is all you need to give you ALL the needed supplements your body requires to defend, repair and maintain an optimum level of health. Invest in your health today, you ARE worth it!

Imelda Mesa, Kyäni Inc., ImeldaMesa.Kyani.com

Get Energized!

Boost your pre or post-workout by incorporating chlorophyll-rich greens with coconut MCT into your daily routine. Studies have shown when taken before exercising, coconut MCT may reduce lactic acid buildup and encourage the body to burn more fat instead of carbs for energy. This can be found in a greens powder formula at your health food store and added to smoothies or water. Taking it in the morning can also make you feel more energized throughout the day. Look for a greens product with coconut MCT and maca for sustained energy, plus shelf-stable probiotics included to lighten your supplement load!

Cassie Irwin, Enerex Botanicals, Enerex.ca

Natural Product Review

RF3 WORLD CANADA INC. has the privilege of bringing amazing organic nanotechnology products to Canada! With 13 natural products synergistically manufactured using nanotechnology processing which allows the magic of these 13 products to penetrate DEEP into the skin barrier maximizing healthy skin and healthy lives! Our skin is the largest organ in our body. In fact, it protects our internal organs from external threats like environmental pollutants, UV rays and microorganisms. FIRMAX3, an organic, nanotechnology infused cream penetrates DEEP into your skin to create a PROTECTIVE barrier against attack PLUS balances one’s hormones to maintain healthy skin and maximize health!

RF3WorldCanada.com