Our knowledgeable experts enjoy making life accessible for everyone by identifying the unique needs of our clients and selecting solutions that fit their lifestyles. Let us help you make a difference in your life every day with the right mobility and home accessibility solutions, including *wheelchairs, *stairlifts, *walkers, *power lift recliners, *bathroom safety items and more. We’re also here to help with rental equipment, repairs and maintenance and to assist with navigating funding opportunities. Let us help you make a difference in your life every day with the right mobility and home accessibility solutions. “Because Motion isn’t a place, it’s a partnership.”
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Be Savvy If Betting on Sports
Football, hockey and October baseball are in full swing. Single-game sports betting has been legal in Canada for just over two years. As Provinces work to regulate this fast-paced and emerging international industry, people who opt to wager on sports using mobile sports-betting apps need to be savvier than ever before. Straight bets, parlays, futures, prop bets, teasers, money lines, puck lines, and run lines are very new terms representing an array of sports wagering products. If you’re confused, overwhelmed or simply curious to know more, reach out to VI Gaming Support. We’re here to help.
Giving Kids Healthy Options
With kids back in school, extracurricular activities are important not only for helping them burn off excess energy but for also giving them places to belong. When family finances are tight, activities such as swimming lessons or team sports get cut. Without healthy options, kids can become sedentary, often using screen time as a replacement for playtime. That’s why SOS-free programs help make it easier for parents to give their kids welcoming outlets to explore. To learn more about how you can help kids thrive through play visit our website.
Interesting Ear Facts
Ears, beyond hearing, are remarkable for several reasons: *they aid balance, *get larger throughout life due to natural aging and gravity, *are self-cleaning, *remain alert even during sleep, and *house delicate non-regenerating hair cells crucial for hearing. The ears also regulate pressure changes via the Eustachian tube and are connected to the nose and throat as part of an intricate system. Having two ears helps us figure out which direction sounds are coming from. If you or a family member are concerned about hearing loss book a free HearingLife consultation today.
Exploring Creative Passions
Embracing creativity unlocks numerous benefits. It allows us to reconnect with past joys and explore fresh passions, fostering fulfillment. Creative activities, from art to games, offer mental and emotional rewards, granting purpose, combating isolation and sharpening cognitive abilities. Moreover, creative pursuits foster connections, as they lead to participation in group activities. Such interactions alleviate loneliness and facilitate meaningful friendships. Age should never deter us from exploring our creative side as it nourishes our mental, emotional and social well-being. Whether reviving old interests or embarking on new adventures, creative passions in our older years can be a gateway to newfound fulfillment.
Put your Garden to Bed for Winter
As the growing season comes to an end, it is helpful to clean and put your garden to bed for the winter. A good fall cleanup provides multiple benefits for gardeners: *it reduces weed populations and disease, *minimizes plant insect pests, *prevents rodent infestation and *eases the workload for next year’s spring planting. We recommend you consider pulling entire plants, rake leaves and level soil. Don’t forget to clean your tools, store trellises and pots, and empty your hoses. Proper winter preparation is good exercise and great for your and your garden’s wellbeing.
COVID Vaccine and Flu Shots
A new COVID variant is on the rise. Fortunately, we expect an upgraded COVID-19 vaccine shortly. If you are not travelling or exposed to a large number of people, we recommend that you wait for this new vaccine. If you are at a higher risk of getting sick, get whatever vaccine is available now. It is also time for the annual flu shot. People most at risk are; *People over 65 or under 5, *Pregnant women, *Residents of long-time care facilities and *People with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Call us to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot today.
Practice Gratitude in October
October is Thanksgiving month in Canada. Thanksgiving is a great time to practice gratitude – a high vibrational frequency. When you are grateful you attract higher positive energies. Here is a tip for attracting those energies: Writing daily in a Gratitude Journal. 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.
Gaming vs Gambling
Once upon a time, gaming and gambling were separate forms of entertainment, vying for their respective market share. In today’s world, now that people of all ages have wide-ranging access to the internet and smartphones, these industries have become powerhouses within their respective worlds. How people gamble has changed. How our youth play video games has changed as well: Never-ending self-contained online worlds, rife with micro-transactions fuel increased spending to simply keep up in the game. If this all sounds foreign to you, please connect with an under-40 gaming enthusiast near you. Gaming and gambling have changed. Now, there is even more reason to make sure we are doing both responsibly.
Fueling Your Golden Years
As we grow older, our bodies undergo various changes, making proper nutrition an essential aspect of maintaining good health. Nourishing our bodies with the right nutrients becomes increasingly important to support optimal functioning and minimize the risk of age-related diseases. A well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats can provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support our immune system, boost energy levels, and promote overall well-being. We believe that nutrition is the cornerstone of healthy aging. Our club offers nutritional counselling and personalized meal plans to help you make informed dietary choices.
Minor Ailments and Contraception Services
Your personal pharmacist has the knowledge, training and authority to assess and prescribe for minor ailments and contraception. Minor ailments are health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment. If you have a skin rash, fungal infection, heartburn, seasonal allergies, shingles, UTIs or a vaginal yeast infection, visit your pharmacist for a free assessment. After the assessment, your pharmacist may prescribe medication or refer you to another healthcare provider. If a prescription is issued, a prescription fee applies, just like prescriptions issued by a physician. Your primary care provider will be notified to support continuity of care and treatment outcomes.
