The CHC is a group of professionally trained practitioners whose mission is to assist you as you travel on your healing journey. Our offices are at Knox United Church in Parksville, and online services are also available. We take a non-religious approach to our service; we can refer you to spiritual counselling if that is what you request. We are here to help if you or your family are experiencing: Depression, Substance abuse, Trauma, Abuse, Grief and bereavement or Relationship issues. Please see our website for practitioners’ bios and contact them directly. *If finances are a barrier, limited subsidies may be available.

Mobility training improves a joint’s range of motion and your body’s ability to move with control and efficiency through that range. Examples include: *Controlled movements through a joint’s full range of motion. *Building the muscle strength needed to control movements through the full range of motion. *Enhancing body awareness and stability. The benefits of mobility training include: *Enhances agility and movement quality for both sports and daily life. *Improves joint integrity and control – it minimizes strain and prevents accidents. *More efficient lifting, bending, and reaching. *Increases overall physical resilience. *Proper joint movement maintains the health of the surrounding muscles and tissues.

Are you a home owner with low or no mortgage debt but hardly any income beyond basic pensions to pay for living expenses? With a Reverse Mortgage, you can get up to 55% of the value of your home to travel, pay for home care or assist family. This October is a great time to apply for a reverse mortgage. I am offering 50% off the setup fees for successful new applications of over $250,000. This is a saving of $1,300 or more. Contact me today for a free, no-obligation consultation to determine if a reverse mortgage is right for you.

Comfort Keepers® helps clients maintain independence and quality of life with local, loving in-home care. Providing long-term care for a loved one can be very taxing and time-consuming for family members. Comfort Keepers reduce this stress by providing a wide range of in-home care services for seniors. The leading CK team is a Registered Nurse with 40 years of experience in the care of the elderly. The team writes care plans for each client and watches over them as the situation changes, adapting the care plan and the care as the needs change. In-home elder care provides family members with peace of mind.

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.

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!