March is Nutrition Month—a timely reminder that our food choices play a vital role in overall well-being, especially as we grow older. A balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins helps support energy levels, brain function, and heart health. Staying hydrated is equally important, so drinking plenty of water throughout the day is key. Meal planning can make a big difference in maintaining proper nutrition. Smaller, more frequent meals may be easier to manage, and including calcium-rich foods like dairy products and leafy greens can help support strong bones. Good nutrition fuels both body and mind, helping us stay active, healthy, and independent longer.
Need a Doctor Fast?
Medicine Shoppe has partnered with Avee Health to bring you doctor access that is high-quality, efficient, and—most importantly—fast! Skip the waiting room and get a same-day virtual consultation with a licensed BC doctor at The Medicine Shoppe. Prescriptions come directly to our pharmacy. Pickup or home delivery is available. A visit can be arranged in four easy steps: 1) Visit or call us. 2) Book your virtual visit. 3) Talk to a doctor. 4) Pick up your medication or have it delivered. Contact us today to access Avee Health for same-day doctor appointments, prescription refills and addressing minor ailments.
Profile: Equity Advantage Solutions Consultant
Jake Posliff has 40 years of banking and mortgage brokering experience on Vancouver Island. He is now focusing his attention on helping homeowners who have significantly increased the equity in their homes over the past ten years but have limited income. Jake has already helped several senior homeowners gain a new lease on life by using an Equity Solution (Reverse Mortgage) to enhance their lives and provide funds for varied uses. Funds may be used for travel, home care, early family inheritance, debt consolidation, home renovations, or just creating a continuing, non-taxable income stream. Contact him today for more information.
Time for New Dentures?
We used to be able to extend the life of a set of dentures by a year or so with relines, and then, when feasible, build a new set. Without warning, the rules have changed. People who are trying to get the most out of their dentures and save for new ones must now wait 24 months instead of six. If your dentures are over five years old and won’t last two more years, you may want to wait until you are eligible for new ones and forget the reline. Contact Accura Denture Clinic for all your denture needs.
Profile: Wandering Pearl Dental Hygiene
At Wandering Pearl, we are operating and providing care under the directive received from The College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia. We welcome clients of ALL ages into our super comfortable, friendly, modern clinic on wheels. It is a safe environment with no waiting room or shared spaces. We provide excellent dental hygiene care including teeth cleaning, polishing, cavity prevention, oral hygiene education, whitening and so much more… all when and where it is convenient for you. We come to you.
Emotion Code for Allergies
I have had an allergy to cats since I was a teenager. Last year I was going for a week’s visit to my son’s home in Alberta. He & his wife have three cats, so I performed a Body Code session on myself. I remembered that my cat had to be rehomed when my sister was born. In the session, I found and released the trapped emotions of sadness, grief, heartache, resentment, and fear. I had a wonderful visit without any allergic reactions to their cats. I had been holding on to these emotions in my subconscious as well as my body for six decades.
Community Support for SOS
Supporting your community is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Consider volunteering or making a monthly donation to sustain vital SOS community programs. Whether you volunteer to assist a senior with grocery shopping or help at the SOS Thrift Shop, every effort contributes to uplifting lives. By choosing to contribute monthly—whether it’s $10 or $100—your support will help provide nutritious meals to children, youth, families and seniors, and ensure local residents have critical support when they need it. Join us in making a difference and feel the fulfillment that comes with giving back. Learn more on our website.
Exercise your Eyes
Do you suffer from headaches, sore neck, shoulder tension or jaw tension? Your eyes could be a part of the issue. With so much screen time, our eyes can get tired and strained. Eyes have muscles that control our focus. We want to be able to take them through a full range of motion and let them relax. Make a full circle with your eyes in one direction, and then the other. How much of your peripheral vision can you see without turning your head or your eyes? Do you notice less tension elsewhere? Try this a few times a day and see what happens.
Warm Hearts & Helping Hands
As you sip your favourite brew, take a moment to reflect on the love that surrounds us—not just romantic love, but the love shown through compassion, care, and connection. At Comfort Keepers, we believe love is found in everyday moments: a shared smile, a warm meal, a gentle conversation. We provide in-home care that brings comfort, dignity, and joy to seniors in our community. Let’s celebrate all the ways we can show we care. Because love, much like coffee, is best when shared. Happy Spring from Comfort Keepers!
March is Here; Time to Go Outdoors
Spring is in the air, with it, a feeling of hopefulness and renewal. Winter tends to see us more in solitude. Once it warms up and the days are longer, we want to spend more time outdoors and with friends. These activities are good for our health. Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for our physical and mental health, and socializing helps with our mental and emotional health. Once we start, we tend to want to do more healthy things, so get out and walk with a friend, socialize, and engage—you’ll feel better about it!
Balance – It’s About Your Brain
Many people believe a better balance comes from stronger legs or tighter core muscles. While strength helps, balance actually begins in your brain. Your nervous system continuously gathers information from your body to keep you upright and moving safely. When this system becomes less clear due to stress, injury, aging, or inactivity, balance can feel shaky. Neuromovement® works by gently improving how your brain senses and organizes movement. Rather than pushing harder, we help your nervous system learn easier, more efficient patterns. The result? Better balance, smoother walking, and greater confidence. Curious to experience this for yourself? Reach out to learn more.


