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Thankful Every Day!

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on the people, experiences, and moments that bring joy to our lives. It is also an opportunity to gather with family, friends, and neighbours to share good food, laughter, and gratitude. At our independent seniors home, we celebrate the season by fostering meaningful connections and creating a warm, welcoming community where everyone belongs. Whether you are enjoying a festive meal, participating in seasonal activities, or simply spending time with others, Thanksgiving reminds us that togetherness is one of life’s greatest gifts. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and memorable Thanksgiving filled with gratitude.

Prioritize Your Hearing Health This Fall

As cooler weather arrives and social gatherings move indoors, it’s the perfect time to check your hearing health. Untreated hearing loss can affect communication, confidence, and even cognitive wellness. Regular hearing assessments help detect changes early, ensuring you stay connected to the moments that matter most. At Amplifon Hearing Care Experts, our professionals provide personalized solutions, from comprehensive hearing tests to advanced hearing aids designed for comfort and clarity. This season, take a proactive step—book your free hearing test and experience the difference better hearing can make in your everyday life.

Social Prescribing Program

Improve your health through connection and activity with the SOS Social Prescribing Program. This program helps connect seniors to community-based services, programs, and supports that promote well-being, including social engagement, housing, transportation, and financial resources. Eligible participants can also engage with others and learn about local resources at the SOS Seniors’ Gathering Place. Seniors with low to modest incomes who can participate independently, or who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation, may qualify. Building connections and staying active can improve both physical and mental health. Learn more and see if you qualify at sosd69.com/social-prescribing.

Caring for the Caregiver

Caregiving is an exhausting and often round-the-clock role that many of us will take on in our lifetime. How do we thrive while providing holistic supportive care to our loved ones? The answer is by caring for ourselves! The best way for both you and your loved ones to flourish is by accepting help and creating a community of support. If a friend or family member offers to give you respite, leave your guilt at the door and enjoy this time away! If you would like to have support from the experts, call Comfort Keepers today.

Your Home Can Do More!

For homeowners 55+, there are ways to use your home’s value without selling. Create your future by using the existing equity in your house to do all the things you have dreamed of doing. Things such as: *Get rid of an existing mortgage, *Pay off credit card debt, *Travel, *Give your children an early inheritance, *Invest; all without any payments. With the significant appreciation in home values over the past few years, we now have more equity in our houses to use and enjoy. Don’t just think about a solution for your equity, do something about it. Contact me today.

Minimize Joint Pain and Stiffness

As the weather shifts into the cool and damp days of fall, many people with arthritis notice an unwelcome change: more joint pain and stiffness. Tips to minimize discomfort include: *Dress in layers, use heating pads, and keep your home comfortably warm to avoid joint stiffness. *Gentle exercise like walking, yoga or swimming can improve circulation and keep joints flexible. *Dehydration can worsen inflammation, so drink plenty of water. *Eat a diet rich in omega-3s, colourful vegetables and whole grains. *Talk to your doctor about glucosamine, chondroitin or vitamin D. *Manage stress with meditation, deep breathing and restful sleep.

Small Group Training

Do you love the energy of group fitness and the customization of 1:1 training? Small group personal training (SGPT) might be perfect for you. You get accountability, individualized coaching, and a motivating group atmosphere—all at a more accessible price point. SGPT typically involves 2–6 participants working with a certified personal trainer. Workouts are progressive. We ensure your form and intensity match your goals. You’ll experience the fun and camaraderie of a team environment. Trainers can incorporate partner drills, mini-circuits, and challenges; focus on strength, endurance, power, and mobility, keeping sessions fresh and dynamic. Contact Lara for class options.

Testimonial: Avee Health & Medicine Shoppe

“I had a non-emergency condition that required quick medical attention. I saw a pamphlet for a partnership between Avee Health and the Medicine Shoppe stating that I could access a doctor fast. I called the Medicine Shoppe and they told me that a BC trained physician would call me within 30 minutes. The call came in 20 minutes; I described my condition; the doctor diagnosed it and sent a prescription to the Medicine Shoppe for me to pick up or have delivered free of charge. The prescription was ready for me in under an hour. I highly recommend this amazing service.”

Lifespan of Dentures

How long your dentures last will depend on the type of denture, the acrylic used, and your diet. I have made dentures that last 15 to 25 years. The least expensive dentures have a lifespan of three to five years. Some temporary dentures are meant to last six to 12 months while you heal and make a decision about treatment. A diet of hard-to-chew foods like firm veggies, hard candy, and crusty breads or wearing dentures at night, will wear them down sooner. If you experience bone loss, your dentures won’t fit. Call Accura Denture Clinic for your denture needs and free advice.

Glowing Skin for the Holidays

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us—parties, family gatherings and photos! If you want your skin looking smoother, brighter, firmer and beautifully refreshed this holiday season, now is the time to begin. Microneedling works with your skin’s natural renewal process to stimulate collagen and gradually improve tone, texture, fine lines and overall radiance. A series of treatments gives your skin time to renew, rebuild and reveal that gorgeous, healthy glow. Imagine heading into the holidays loving how your skin looks—with or without makeup. Microneedling is covered by extended healthcare plans. Book your Skin Rejuvenation Microneedling Series now.

Gratitude is Very Powerful

Thanksgiving is a great time to practice gratitude, a high vibrational frequency. When you are grateful, you attract higher positive energies. Try writing in a gratitude journal every day to attract these energies. List all the things that happened during the day that you are grateful for. Gratitude is connected with greater happiness; it helps people feel positive emotions and improves health. As a Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner, Permelia can help you release unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions that will assist you in being grateful and will help you attract even more positive energy. Contact her for an appointment today.