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Not Just for Style
Socks are a creative way to express your personality and style. You can even order socks with a picture of your dog on them. When choosing socks for appearance only you don’t get the many health benefits related to wearing the right socks. Socks with antibacterial properties help prevent odors and fight germs and fungus. Socks can also prevent foot pain by protecting feet from the environment and if you wear them to bed, can help you fall asleep more easily. Voxx socks not only keep your feet warm and clean smelling, they may also offer general pain relief, more energy and increased balance and stability.
Sport Betting Support
“Sports bettors, who tend to be young men, are the most vulnerable to problematic behavior, according to the NCPG’s National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences. The survey reveals that sports bettors are three times more likely to exhibit problem gambling behavior than other types of gamblers.” (Quoted from onlinepoker.com). Given the popularity of sports betting across North America, and Canada’s soon-to-be new law allowing single event sports betting (Canada.ca DoJ), vulnerable sports bettors may find themselves in a position to engage in more impulsive betting behaviour. Reach out to ViGaminSupport.ca for more info on how we can help!
Profile: The Medicine Shoppe
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy offers personalized service. Through their Pharmacy at Home Program, complimentary home visits help you manage your medication schedule or set up your blister pack. Free delivery service is available anywhere in Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose, Errington, Parksville and Qualicum. They also offer Blood Pressure, BMI and Diabetes Monitoring, Foot Care and Compression Sock Fitting and a compounding laboratory to prepare customized medication. Book your Medication Review with your Personal Pharmacist at Medicine Shoppe Departure Bay Road in Nanaimo and in Parksville. Mel and Kristen Azcarraga, pharmacists and owners, are proud to serve their community.
Daily Routine Important for Seniors
People are afraid of the unknown. If an older adult is losing control over their physical abilities, independence, or cognitive abilities, their world gets filled with more and more unknowns. Establishing routine is extremely important for seniors. A daily routine offers a level of stability that individuals often enjoy, as it allows them to settle into a schedule they understand. Doing the same basic activities like eating, dressing, and bathing at the same time every day is known to improve sleep quality. A predictable routine also helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
Importance of Staying Mobile
Mobility is key to maintaining independence, especially as people age. For seniors, the loss of mobility has profound social, psychological, and physical consequences. If joints and muscles aren’t properly maintained, basic movements may cause pain or even injury. Luckily the many negative effects that comes with immobility can often be prevented or limited by physical activity and exercise. Join a local exercise class, take daily walks, or find something that you enjoy and make it a habit. There are many opportunities to move throughout the day and you can even practice many upper- and lower-body mobility exercises from a chair.
Walking in Wet Weather
Fall will soon be here and that usually brings wet, colder weather. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the outdoors but be aware of changing conditions. Walking after a rain fall can be risky. Many walkers do not realize how slick the leaves on the ground can be. Wearing proper shoes and using Walking Poles can help reduce the chances of slipping and falling. Make sure that your footwear also provides support for your ankles. Using a pair of Walking Poles allows you to enjoy nice long walks with friends no matter what the weather. Keep doing what you love to do!
Moving to a Retirement Community
Are you thinking about making a move to a retirement community? Here are some questions to ask when doing your research that will help you make your decision: *Does the facility have policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellness of its residents and staff? *Are there cleaning protocols in place? *Is there sufficient staff to ensure extra cleaning and care is in place? *If an infection should occur, what procedures are there to ensure the containment? Answers to these questions will help you make an informed decision.
Benefits of Sleeping Earplugs
If you have a partner who snores or noisy neighbours, ear plugs for sleeping can help. They can be used by anybody who wishes to block out noises in situations where people need to relax or switch off from the outside world. They are designed to reduce ambient sounds and are ideal for: *Sleeping, *Travelling and sleeping on a plane, *Meditation, *Commuters who use noisy transport such as buses or trains, *People who work irregular shift patterns or night shifts and *Students who want to concentrate without being disturbed. Ear plugs for sleeping are custom fit and available in a wide range of colours.
Good Intentions
Have you heard the expression “Good Intentions”? What does that mean? The dictionary definition of intention is: mentally determining to carry out an action in the future. Dr. Wayne Dyer, internationally renowned author and speaker says: “Our Intention Creates Our Reality”. Do you set intentions for your life? September is a great time to set or re-set Intentions. A Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner can help you release unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions that keep you from setting positive intentions for your life.
Nervous About Seeing the Dentist?
Some people get a bit nervous about the idea of going to the dentist. As a result of progress in diagnosis and treatment, the process has become much more comfortable. Tell your dentist and the dental staff if you’re feeling tense or anxious. They will understand and will adapt the treatment to your needs. Choose a time for your dental visit when you’re less likely to be rushed or under pressure. If the sound of the drill bothers you, listen to your favorite music on your phone. You can also relax by simply visualizing yourself somewhere you feel relaxed.
