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Recognize Hearing Loss Signs

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and Thanksgiving, a perfect time to recognize signs of hearing loss. Keep an eye out for these warning signs: frequently asking others to repeat themselves, needing to turn up the TV or radio volume, or experiencing persistent ringing in your ears. Difficulty understanding conversations in noisy environments, missing everyday sounds, or having trouble hearing when your back is turned to someone are also key indicators. Speaking too loudly or finding phone conversations challenging may also signal hearing issues. Early detection is crucial for better outcomes, so prioritize your hearing health this month and schedule a free assessment with your local Beltone clinic.

Hidden Health Costs of Poor Construction

Construction isn’t just about structure—it’s about health. Poor ventilation can trap dust, chemicals, and radon, impacting respiratory health. Inadequate insulation or air sealing can cause drafts, dampness, and mold, leading to allergies and asthma. Noise pollution from thin walls or poor design increases stress, while unsafe wiring or materials expose families to hazards. Quality construction with proper drainage, ventilation, and safety standards ensures healthier, safer living. Building right protects both your home and your well-being.

“Reserve Next Season’s Escape”

With camping season coming to an end, it’s the perfect time to start planning ahead. Booking your campsite for next season ensures you get your favorite spot and avoid the last-minute rush. Camping isn’t just about relaxing outdoors—it boosts mental health, reduces stress, and strengthens family connections. Time in nature provides fresh air, exercise, and a natural mood lift. Secure your campsite now so you can look forward to next year’s adventures, knowing your getaway for wellness, relaxation, and fun is already reserved.

Standing Stronger Together

As this year’s wildfire season challenged SO many of our communities, we need to pause to honor and thank the brave men and women, farmers, local contractors, pilots, and volunteers who put their lives on the line to protect us, our homes, and properties. To those who opened up their houses, businesses, or land for evacuees whether for a place to stay, or storage of items, campers, boats, and to those who donated clothing & food, prepared food, or organized evacuations, donations and transportation of people or animal rescues, THANK YOU
For those who lost their homes, cabins, trailers, and pets.. our hearts and thoughts go out to you as you navigate through your losses, and up coming decisions or rebuilds. The courage, strength, and perseverance in this province is amazing.

Help, Hope, Healing for Everyone

Counselling is for everyone, at any age. It supports individuals, parents, children, and families facing challenges. Parenting guidance builds positive relationships and healthy developmental skills and strategies for healthier forms of communicate between parents and their children. Anger management teaches strategies to recognize triggers and respond calmly, managing your emotions and reactions. Even children who cannot fully communicate to a counsellor can express themselves through play, art, and other creative activities for the counsellor to understand their needs. Some schools offer free in-school counselling upon request for children and students. Help is available to create a safe, supportive environments for everyone, whether at work, school or home.

For upcoming programs and to see all that CFS offers, check our website at www.cfspa.ca

Thermography and Breast Health

October is breast cancer awareness month, and preventative health care and early detection are important factors when it comes to breast health. DITI (Digital Thermal Imaging) or Thermography is a non-invasive assessment tool using an infrared camera. This helps to visualize inflammation and dysfunction in the body to assess problems in the vascular, muscular, neural, and skeletal systems. For breast health, DITI can help create a baseline of healthy breast activity, and yearly DITI follow-ups can help detect potential physiological changes and abnormalities. Since DITI looks for changes in physiology, it can be a great secondary measure alongside mammography.

Clean Furnace – Healther Air

Regular furnace cleaning is crucial for your health, furnace efficiency, safety, and cost savings. Safety is paramount, as dust or soot buildup can lead to fire hazards and carbon monoxide leaks. It also improves indoor air quality by reducing the circulation of allergens and pollutants. Routine maintenance prevents costly breakdowns and aligns with warranty requirements and ensures the air you are breathing in is clean. Overall, it provides peace of mind that your heating system is reliable, efficient, and ready to keep your home safe and warm when needed, making it a wise investment.

Gluten and Dairy free Pumpkin Bread

2 Eggs, ¾ C Sugar, 1 tsp. Vanilla, 1 C Brown Sugar, 1 C pureed pumpkin, 1 C Dairy Free Milk ie almond, 3 tsp. Baking Powder
2 C Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend, 1 tsp. Xanthan Gum, 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice, Dash of Salt,1 tsp. Cinnamon, ¼ tsp. Nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat eggs, add sugar, vanilla, once creamed add brown sugar, pumpkin, dairy free milk (mix on low). Add the baking powder, xanthan gum, spices and salt. Beat for one minute, add the Flour. Mix on medium for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through. Grease loaf pan (with coconut oil), pour batter in pan, bake 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. *omit Xanthan if already in flour

Foster Animals, Save Lives

Fostering is a rewarding way to help animals in need without a lifelong commitment. By opening your home, you prepare shelter animals for adoption, free up kennel space, and prevent overcrowding. Fosters must be 18+, have landlord approval if renting, and complete orientation training. We provide training, supplies, and medical support. Once certified, you’ll be notified when an animal needs a foster home—simply reach out to arrange pickup and help save a life.