As we get older, health conditions, mobility limitations or lack of energy can keep us from being as socially active as we once were. A diminishing social life might happen gradually as close friends experience the same conditions and family members grow busy. We may not notice how long it has been since we last spent time with a friend! Isolation has many physical and emotional health risks. Especially if you live by yourself, staying socially active is critical to enjoying a healthy lifestyle. Volunteer at a local organization, join a senior living community or find a group that focuses on similar interests.
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Getting Online
About 71% of seniors are online every day. Of those who are online, their main reason is to stay connected with family and friends. Whether it’s joining forums or sharing photos and stories with loved ones, social media and email allows seniors with limited mobility the opportunity to interact with others. If you’re interested in getting online but don’t know where to start, community centres and local senior groups often have programs to teach seniors about the internet and how to participate in online communities. It is important as we age to continue to stay socially connected to friends and loved ones.
Trouble Falling Asleep?
If you have trouble falling asleep, here is something that you may not know. The National Sleep Foundation suggests warm feet when going to bed sends a signal to your brain that it is bedtime. Sleep research indicates a correlation between falling asleep quickly and increased blood dilation in our extremities. Another thing that may keep you from sleep is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs. Today there are socks with built in technology that will not only keep your feet warm but may provide relief from restless leg syndrome.
Optimize Your Fall Routine
There are a few baseline supplements that are highly recommended and proven to improve and enhance your state of health and nutrition profile, and to help you feel your best self! These include: Vitamin D, Probiotics, a good greens powder, Omega 3 EFAs, and a good multi and/or B complex. Taken daily, these supplements together with a whole foods diet, stress management, sufficient exercise, and creating more joy in your life will take good care of you and your loved ones this Autumn season.
Stay Brain “Fit”
Our brain is the most amazing part of our body. It comes up with creative ways to express our thoughts and emotions, coordinates movements, stores our most precious childhood memories, and solves the Sunday crossword. But it’s easy to take these powers for granted. As we age, our brain needs more activity to keep it young. Learning to play a game or music increases brain stimulation. In-depth reading stimulates the brain to think, focus and analyze. Research studies indicate reading just 30 minutes a day boosts memory because it uses many parts of the brain. It is believed reading fiction enhances brain connectivity and function.
Be Aware of the Risk Factors
In today’s stress-riddled world, maintaining a balanced lifestyle is quite challenging, and so is staving off addictive behaviours like gambling. Be aware of the risk factors. These include having experienced a big win early in our gambling history
and/or having had a recent loss or change and/or financial difficulties. Gambling behaviour is concerning when used as an escapist activity, anxiety-relief and/or when it distracts us from our families and health. You have more control over your life than you realize. In fact, recognizing a problem is powerful and is the first step in healing. Reach out for help!
Are Rechargeable Hearing Aids Right for You?
Tiny silver batteries are the unsung heroes behind hearing aids, but as technology advances, they are set to become a thing of the past. Rechargeable hearing aid technology is changing the game as they are convenient, easy to use and environmentally friendly. Popular among consumers for their comfort, versatility and ease of use, hearing aids are simply placed into their own recharging unit at bedtime. Visit one of our hearing clinics and talk with a qualified hearing healthcare professional about rechargeable hearing aids to see if they are right for you.
Service Your Dentures Regularly!
Many people believe that dentures last forever but the reality
is that they need to be serviced regularly and replaced about
every five years. Wearing the same dentures for more than five
years without having them checked can result in; softening of
the gums, painful and irritated gums, accelerated bone loss,
more laborious chewing and difficult digestion and a crumpled
mouth. It can also lead to headaches, ear aches, neck pain and
joint problems as well as a whole host of other issues. Regular
consultation with your denturist to have your dentures checked
and cleaned may prevent problems in the future.
Health of “Real Wellth”
Building on the concept of “Real Wellth”, the common themes that emerge as we look at what “health” means in today’s society explain how health is complex, multifaceted, a function of both individual and community/society. Health is more than a lack of disease, both a process and a resource, and health can be gained and/or lost. Understanding what “health” means and then proactively focusing on building both personal and community health perpetuates more health for everyone. Pay attention to your health, engage in healthy living, and make it a priority!
Music and Dementia
The effects of dementia are devastating to individuals and their families. Researchers are keen to find ways to ease its symptoms and restore abilities and memory. Studies on music and dementia have shown promising findings. Did you know that the area of the brain associated with musical memory tends to be least affected by dementia? Music therapy may help reduce cognitive decline while improving the memory of people with dementia. In one study, test subjects performed better on memory tests when they listened to music. It has also been found that the emotional content of music can bring back emotional memories.
6 Week Health & Weight Program
This Six Week “Start to Health, Happiness & Perfect Weight Program” begins with a Start-up Darkfield Microscopy assessment of your body’s present performance. The full program includes; weekly pain free Ozone injections to tighten skin and reduce existing cellulite and scarring, Nutrition Guidance, Exercises and Osteopathy to assist with sculpting the body back to mobility, Acupuncture and Hypnosis to help overcome food addiction and cravings and Sudatonic deep infrared therapy to ease detox. With this program you will not only lose undesired weight, you will be educated on health and restore function in your body and soul. Bring happiness and control back into your life!
