For many Canadian seniors, home health care is a key part of aging safely at home. Whether seniors need medical services, personal care, transportation, housekeeping or companionship, home care can help them live independently at home, for as long as possible – and provide peace of mind to their families. At Bayshore HealthCare, we’ve been helping seniors age in place for over 50 years. Our customized care plans are designed to provide the support seniors need to continue to live in their own homes. Don’t wait until it is too late to decide what works best for you. Talk to your family about aging in place safely, with the supports you need.

Ozonotherapy or Prolozone Therapy is the use of medical grade ozone, a highly reactive form of pure oxygen, to create a curative response in the body. The body has the potential to renew and regenerate itself. When it becomes sick it is because this potential has been blocked. The reactive properties of ozone stimulate the body to remove many of these impediments thus allowing the body to do what it does best – heal itself. Ozone speeds healing, detoxification and enhances brain function. It activates the immune system; it stimulates damaged joints and degenerative discs to regenerate and it can dramatically reduce or even eliminate many cases of chronic pain. There are professional medical ozonotherapy societies in over ten countries worldwide. http://www.AAOT.us

Breast cancer is devastating; physically, mentally, and emotionally. Being able to put on a favorite outfit or wear a swimsuit to the beach is empowering. Properly fitted garments and prosthetics are an important part of the process of moving forward. Post-surgical swelling can be managed with compression garments that range from discreet to outrageous colours to match your personality, and let you be you.

The news is filled with concern and analysis of the impact of the Coronavirus, and rightfully so. Sadly, it is killing individuals and impacting much of the globe, including incomes and people’s investments negatively. From the investment side of things, this is not unlike an airline flight. You know where you are going and how long it takes to get there, and that turbulence is a possibility. If and when it hits, even severely, the last thing you would do is get up and walk around the cabin. If you are unduly shaken about how you’re invested, this problem was created well before this crisis and should be addressed with your advisor or discussed with a new one. Otherwise, hang on, this too shall pass.

Q: Why do my nosepads turn green on my glasses? It looks horrible.

A: This happens as the alloys in the nosepad apparatus react with facial oils and salts. Try to keep the eyeglasses clean. You may need to change the nosepads often, or next time go with a frame that doesn’t have them.

Tendonitis is an acutely inflamed/swollen tendon, while tendinosis, on the other hand, is a chronically damaged tendon with necrotic tissue. Common tendon injuries include: Achilles tendonitis/osis, Plantar fasciitis/osis, Long Head of Biceps tendonitis/osis. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that involves creating a series of low energy acoustic wave pulsations that are applied to the tendon. It is designed to create breakdown and inflammation in the tendon to stimulate angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation). ESWT in conjunction with active rehabilitation & Class IV Laser has proven to be an effective treatment for the management of tendon injury.

The BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program offer Prevention Services including: •Education and information for students in grades 5 to 12 •Training for student leadership programs and peer helpers •Information sessions for parent groups, ESL classes, college and university classes, community groups, and treatment programs •Drama projects and awareness booths for older adult populations •Training for community professionals •On-campus awareness initiatives for college and university students •Culturally relevant gambling awareness programs for Aboriginal, Asian, South Asian and other populations. We will work with your group to ensure messaging regarding responsible and/or problem gambling awareness meets your group’s needs.