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The Power of Professional Carpet Cleaning

Beneath our carpets lies an unseen realm teeming with dust mites, allergens, and bacteria that imperil our well-being. To safeguard our health, professional carpet cleaning is vital. These experts possess the tools and know-how to eliminate deep-seated impurities, surpassing regular vacuuming. By eradicating visible stains and invisible threats, they protect us from respiratory issues, allergies, and infections. Investing in this professional service ensures a clean and hygienic home, promoting a healthier environment for our loved ones. Let us prioritize professional carpet cleaning as an essential step in maintaining our well-being and upholding a pristine living space.

Healing Hearts

This fall CFS is offering several grief programs. Healing Hearts is a grief support group for adults who are dealing with loss and grief. Healing After Suicide Loss is a grief support group for adults who are dealing with the loss of a loved one through suicide. How Long Does the Sad Last is for children ages 6 to 10 who are dealing with loss and grief. Equine Assisted Learning and “Artful” Healing are both programs for teens dealing with trauma and grief. For more information or to learn how to register, please go to our website: www.cfspa.ca

Pedicures – Not just for looks

Pedicures are the perfect way to help your feet look their best especially with sandal season now underway. It is not all about looks. Pedicures help your feet stay healthy. During a pedicure, calluses that can cause infection and pain are removed. Signs of nail disease can be detected and stopped before becoming problematic. A pedicure includes a foot and leg massage which can help relieve tension in your muscles and joints. Treat yourself to a pedicure, guilt-free, for your health and wellbeing.

Reducing Cognitive Decline

Hearing involves both your ears and the brain, so it’s no wonder that hearing loss can go hand in hand with thinking and memory problems. Studies are increasingly linking hearing loss to issues such as faster brain shrinkage, earlier onset of significant cognitive impairment, and up to a quintupled risk of dementia. However, addressing conditions such as hearing loss could help prevent a third of dementia cases worldwide, per a UK research collaborative. With hearing health and overall wellness so connected, seeking regular hearing checks and addressing listening difficulties early is important.

Every youth deserves a second opportunity

Valley Hill’s Youth Treatment Center believes in todays youth being given a second opportunity, and helps teach the skills needed to foster growth and development required to succeed. VHYT offers rehabilitation, mental health support, education, and strongly believes in teaching skill development for young individuals who have faced challenges or made mistakes. Our environment encourages personal growth, helps prevent repeat offenses, and assists youth to successfully reintegrate into today’s society. We offer a supportive community and restorative justice principles and empowers youth to learn from their past and create positive futures for themselves and role model for generations to come.

Final Wishes – Cremation or Burial

Today, many Canadians are choosing cremation as an alternative to traditional burial. Although cremation may seem like the simpler choice, selecting cremation is just the first step in deciding how best to celebrate a life well lived. Just like burial, choosing cremation allows you to have a funeral or memorial service, most people choose a cemetery setting for the final disposition of cremated remains – viewing of the deceased before cremation is an option, as well as a cemetery monument. You can choose from a selection of keepsake urns, jewelry and memorial record packages, ensuring your loved one’s memory is with you forever.

Step Forward for Love: Connecting Generations

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable celebration of love and legacy at Mont St. Joseph’s Grandparent’s Day Stroll-a-thon, happening on September 10th, 2023. Join us in honoring cherished grandparents and creating heartwarming memories. Lace up your shoes and walk alongside generations, united in support of a brighter future. This scenic stroll not only brings families closer but also fuels our mission to provide exceptional care and companionship to the elderly. Your steps make a difference, raising funds that uplift lives. Let’s walk hand in hand, embodying the spirit of compassion on this special day.

Wellness Trivia Questions

1. Humans share 98.8% of their DNA with which animal? 2. Which muscle of the human body can exert the most pressure? 3. More than half of your bones are located in which two parts of the body? 4. Which cetacean has the largest brain of any mammal?

Clean Eating Recipe:Crunchy Citrus Salad

Ingredients: 1 zucchini, chopped and peeled; 1 carrot, chopped and peeled; 1/2 napa cabbage, chopped; 1 green pepper, thinly sliced; 2 stalk green onions, minced; 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented; 1 lime, peeled and segmented; 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 handful bean sprouts. Dressing: 2/3 c water; 1 handful cashews; 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/2 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp soy sauce. Simply add all ingredients together, toss in dressing, and serve!

Words to Live By

“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” – Swami Sivananda