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Music and Dementia

The effects of dementia are devastating to individuals and their families. Researchers are keen to find ways to ease its symptoms and restore abilities and memory. Studies on music and dementia have shown promising findings. Did you know that the area of the brain associated with musical memory tends to be least affected by dementia? Music therapy may help reduce cognitive decline while improving the memory of people with dementia. In one study, test subjects performed better on memory tests when they listened to music. It has also been found that the emotional content of music can bring back emotional memories.

Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a no-cook oatmeal that you make by letting them rest overnight. Enjoy this decadent (but healthy) recipe! Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup (heaping) rolled oats, 2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut. Instructions: Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close and refrigerate overnight.

Travel Power Wheelchairs

Motion – Make life accessible with life-changing equipment – 20% OFF Pride Mobility® Jazzy Carbon® Travel Power Wheelchairs
At Motion (formerly Motion Specialties), 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. Special offer: 20% OFF Pride Mobility® Jazzy Carbon® Travel Power Wheelchairs – valid until April 30, 2024. Ask a Motion representative for more details.

Spring Glow Revival

Spring is the perfect time for a revitalizing Hydrafacial. This intensive treatment deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and nourishes the skin. It combines extraction, resurfacing, and infusion of potent nutrients like hyaluronic acid and peptides. Enhanced with Lymphatic Drainage and LightStim LED therapy, it targets various skin concerns such as wrinkles, oiliness, dullness, pigmentation, acne, and laxity. With immediate results and no downtime, Hydrafacial restores skin health, leaving it hydrated, firm, and radiant. Fully customizable, it caters to individual needs, offering a youthful glow for the season ahead. Treat yourself to a Hydrafacial and embrace spring with rejuvenated skin.

Blooms for Mental Wellness

If someone you know is going through a tough time, consider sending them flowers. Beyond traditional expressions of care, this gesture holds profound significance for mental well-being. Blooms wield a therapeutic power, lifting spirits and offering solace during challenging moments. Their vibrant colors and fragrances evoke positive emotions, providing a sensory respite. This act communicates empathy, reassuring recipients that they are cherished on their journey to mental wellness. Flowers become a symbol of support, fostering a profound sense of connection. This thoughtful gesture, both visual and aromatic, serves as a reminder that individuals aren’t alone in navigating the complexities of mental health, promoting healing and emotional well-being.

Signature Tea of the Month

Energize your day with Organic Nishi Maccha (aka matcha). Embrace the vitality of spring with maccha green tea. This vibrant elixir is loaded with antioxidants as well as theanine and provides a gentle dose of caffeine, which sharpens your focus and ignites your metabolism. By incorporating a cup of maccha into your morning routine, you can kickstart each day with renewed vigour and clarity. This empowers you to seize opportunities and tackle challenges with unwavering determination, fueling your body and mind with sustained energy throughout the day. Let maccha be your ally in embracing life’s possibilities, revitalizing your spirit, and infusing every moment with boundless vitality and purpose.

Summer Beauty Solutions

Enjoy fuss-free beauty for multiple summers and beyond with permanent makeup. Say goodbye to constant lipstick and eyebrow touch-ups—no more smudges at the beach. Discover set-it-and-forget-it solutions for captivating eyes, fuller brows, plumper lips, and age-related concerns. Whether you’ve overplucked brows or noticed diminishing lash volume, permanent makeup offers hope. Procedures like eyebrow microblading create fullness, lip blushing enhances the pout, and permanent eyeliner combats menopausal lash loss. Known as micro-pigmentation or cosmetic tattooing, it’s rapidly gaining popularity, providing enduring solutions for timeless beauty. April is the perfect time to book your permanent makeup consultation and step into a new era of age-defying allure.

Oral Health Month

April is Oral Health Month! Here are five tips for maintaining good oral health: 1) Make healthy food choices and limit sugary and highly acidic foods to avoid tooth decay and acid erosion. 2) Don’t smoke or use tobacco products, which can stain teeth, cause gum damage, give you bad breath, cause tooth loss, and even lead to oral cancer. 3) Brush twice and floss once daily. 4) Make note of any oral issues you have, including sensitivity, bleeding, pain, or strange lumps. 5) Visit your dentist regularly. We now offer VELScope Oral Cancer Screening in our practice. The exam takes about 2 minutes and is completely safe and painless.

Ask The Expert

Q: How can I make my vision better for driving at night?
A: Keep your windshield, mirrors and headlights clean and maintained. Reduce sources of light from within your vehicle. Don’t stare at oncoming headlights. And get your vision in focus with non-glare prescription lenses if you need them! Consider driving less at night if you know you’re having difficulty. Night driving is a common concern amongst the general population but still a valid reason to get your eyes checked! Come see us for your next eye appointment!

Natural Health Spotlight

Soma Osteopathy and Wellness focuses on enhancing your health and well-being journey by providing you a multidisciplinary professional team of osteopathic practitioners, athletic therapists, craniosacral therapists, and registered massage therapists. They address diverse conditions like back pain, arthritis, headaches, and sports injuries. Their treatments aim to optimize your well-being, combining manual therapy, exercise prescriptions, and lifestyle advice. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking preventive care, their personalized approach ensures comprehensive support tailored to your needs. Experience rejuvenation and renewed vitality, empowering you to return to your favorite activities. Soma-osteopathy.com

Spirit Connection Workshop

Canadian Psychic Medium Kristel Kernaghan offers individual, group, and online Medium Readings worldwide. As well as travels and offers Gallery Medium Readings. Join her workshop The Mechanics of Mediumship (Mediumship Level 1) in person or online on June 1st & 2nd to understand the fundamentals of evidential mediumship readings, including ethics, boundaries, and the difference between Intuitives, Psychics and Mediums. Learn to safely activate your connection to the Spirit world and discern Spirit communication from imagination. This beginner-friendly course suits the curious and those with a connection to spirits, welcoming developing Mediums to deepen their foundational understanding.