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Be a Santa to a Senior!

Each holiday season, Home Instead’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” program spreads joy to lonely or financially challenged seniors across North America. Through this initiative, community members can purchase gifts for seniors in need, creating an uplifting experience for all involved. This year, Victoria residents can also support seniors by purchasing a meal through Refire Kitchen at their downtown location at 843 Fort St., 100 Aldersmith Pl in Esquimalt, or by phone (778) 406-1011. Your purchase will help a senior in your local community feel remembered and valued. Join us in making a difference this holiday season and brightening the lives of seniors who deserve extra cheer.

Reducing Your Dementia Risk

Dementia prevention focuses on reducing risk factors that contribute to cognitive decline. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays a key role, including regular physical activity, a balanced diet (like the Mediterranean or DASH diet), and staying mentally active through learning and social engagement. Managing health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol is crucial, as they increase the risk of dementia. Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption also helps. While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, research suggests that staying physically, mentally, and socially engaged may delay or reduce the likelihood of developing cognitive impairments.

Sound and Light Can Heal the Body

RAYD8® REGEN is Natural Frequency Rejuvenation Technology that uses light and sound frequencies to help your body relax and heal. Using simple display screens aligned together in a geometrical pattern, the cells of your body become recharged and revitalized, aiding your body’s natural recovery and increased vitality. It helps you achieve a deep meditative state, calming and relaxing you to increase the effectiveness of the healing process. Ideally Blissful has just opened a RAYD8® REGEN Centre in Duncan. Come and experience this amazing technology firsthand and enjoy 50% off your first session.

November Brain Teasers

1. What breaks but never falls, and what falls but never breaks? 2. What is always in front of you but you can never see it? 3. What belongs to you but is used by others?

Staying Social with Hearing Loss

For someone with hearing loss, social situations are challenging. Help improve communication with them by following these simple tips: • Gain their attention before you begin talking. • Speak naturally and don’t shout. Speak distinctly, at a normal rate, using pauses to give the person time to process speech. • Keep your hands away from your face while talking. • Avoid sudden changes of topic. And if the subject changes, tell them what you are talking about now. • Seat them where they can see as many faces as possible. • Check in. If your listener is not following, convey the information again in shorter, clearer sentences.

“Real Wellth” Concept

Famous football coach and cancer survivor “Chuck” Pagano is noted for saying: “If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything.” Our concept of “Real Wellth” is an integration of wellness and health. Combining these two well-known and easily applied words, we at Juvenation Wellness believe it is a term that captures the soul of our approach to healthy living and can work for everyone. Looking at definitions of Wellness by the World Health Organization and Google, the following themes emerge conscious effort, self-improvement, focusing on physical and mental health, and achieving a higher or improved state of being.

Get Your House “Sale Ready”

“How much preparation is needed to sell?” You will want to minimize clutter, so now’s the time to start giving away unused items or selling or donating them to charities. Determine if any repairs are needed around your property, especially if there are any safety hazards needing attention. We can help with that. Ensure the house is tidy, so consider hiring a professional cleaner. Some rooms may need to be “staged” for maximum presentation in order to achieve top dollar.

Senior’s Job Search Testimonial

When I was job searching recently, I found that no matter how many applications I sent out, there was no response from employers. What was I doing wrong? I’d worked in employment services years ago but wondered if I needed a new approach. When I joined Gray Skills, I learned how to target my resume, how to conquer my interview butterflies, and even how to use ChatGPT. The 6-week program boosted my confidence, connected me to a group of committed job coaches, and supported me in finding a job that I love. Register today; you may just find your perfect job!

Benefits of Counselling in Senior Years

Many seniors are now recognizing the importance of mental health and seeking support with the emotional challenges that often come with aging. Concerns such as changes in living arrangements, financial stability, health issues, and loss of loved ones can trigger feelings of grief, regret, depression, or anxiety. Counselling can offer a safe space to express emotions, gain new perspectives, and develop coping strategies. Through therapy, seniors can also explore ways to create a sense of purpose, find meaning in their experiences, and redefine what quality of life means to them now.

Make Fall Prevention a Priority

With colder weather comes slippery sidewalks. Falls prevention is key to maintaining health and longevity. Keep your body active to keep your balance. Take a look at your rugs, flooring, lights and stairs. If the rug is curling, fix it or get rid of it! If the lighting is poor, install higher-wattage bulbs. If the stairs are not safe, install a railing or look into a stair lift. Monitor blood pressure, stay hydrated and take medications as directed. When venturing outside, be sure to wear sturdy, well-fitting footwear. Prevention is always better than recovery. Contack Comfort Keepers today; we can help!