SOS urgently needs the community’s help to replace its aging bus! For 57 years, SOS has been connecting people of all ages to programs that support their well-being. Thanks to community support, the SOS Connecting Community Campaign has raised $100,000 toward its $200,000 goal. The bus supports essential programs; taking seniors grocery shopping, children to our afterschool programs, and exciting outings for families and youth. We need your help to reach our fundraising goal! Businesses can have their logos displayed on the new bus by becoming sponsors. Contact Sharon at SOS for more information. To make a financial donation, please visit our website.

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.

It is recommended that dentures be replaced every 5-8 years. If you have delayed replacing your dentures for over 5 years, be ready for a long adjustment period, usually 60+ days. The changes to your jaws and muscles during that time are significant. The bone loss could be 5-15mm; add 5-10 mm of wear on your denture teeth, and the changes are huge. To succeed, you need to wear them for 8-12 hours daily so your muscles and ligaments can adapt. Contact Accura Denture Clinic for all your denture needs.

Do you take a number of prescription medications? Combining certain medications and supplements can cause medications to become ineffective and the combinations may even be harmful to your health. Your Personal Pharmacist can review your medications and supplements and make sure you are getting the most out of your medication. With the expanded role of pharmacists to prescribe medications for minor ailments and their ability to book a doctor’s appointment for you, they are a great resource to help you navigate your health care. Book your medication review with your pharmacist at the Medicine Shoppe in Parksville today.

Envision September, the beginning of a new season, as the perfect time of the year to make plans for your health and mental awareness as you prepare for the months ahead. It is also a great time to set new goals and reset goals. You may need help to get on the right track with so many other things keeping you busy. A Body Code/Emotion Code session with a Certified Practitioner will assist you in releasing any emotions that are in the way of you achieving your goals. Call for an appointment today!

I always caution people not to get new dentures just before a big social event. More than one client has left on a cruise with new teeth and no backup and had a miserable time eating, although they don’t seem to mind the weight loss. Christmas, anniversaries and birthdays fall into this category as well. Plan to have your new dentures inserted at least a month before your big event. When denture acrylic is processed, it always shrinks 3-10% so there will always be adjustments. Please plan and enjoy your celebrations with your new smile!

Hearing is something we rely on every day—for conversations, connection, and the sounds that make life enjoyable. But many people don’t realize that hearing loss can often be prevented. Exposure to loud noise, untreated ear infections, and certain medications can all impact your hearing over time. The good news is that simple steps—like using ear protection, lowering volume, and getting regular checkups—can help preserve it. A hearing professional can assess your hearing health and guide you in keeping it strong. With a free hearing test and expert care, we’re here to help you protect what matters most.

If you are house-rich and cash flow poor, a Reverse Mortgage may be right for you. The amount you can qualify for is based on the age of the youngest spouse, minimum 55. You can get up to 55% of the value of your home that you can take all at once, in periodic lump sums or by monthly/annual draws. Payments are not required until the death of the owner(s) or the sale of the property. Current rates are 6.59% for a five-year fixed term. Contact me for a free, no-obligation consultation to determine if a Reverse Mortgage is right for you.

SOS urgently needs the community’s help to replace its aging bus. For 57 years, SOS has helped ease isolation and build community by connecting people of all ages to programs that support their well-being. The SOS Connecting Community Campaign aims to raise $200,000 for the new bus. The bus supports essential programs, including taking seniors grocery shopping, children to our after-school programs, and exciting outings for families and youth. Businesses can get their logo on the new bus by making a qualifying donation. Contact SOS for more information or donate on our website.