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Smile Bright This Fall and Winter!

Keep your dentures in great shape with these easy tips. *Drink plenty of water to avoid dry mouth. *Cut crunchy fall treats into smaller pieces to protect your dentures. *Stick to a daily routine—brush twice a day and soak them overnight. *Use denture adhesive for extra security during gatherings. *Avoid sticky sweets and be careful with hot drinks. *Traveling? Pack a small cleaning kit. * Moisturize your lips, maintain good oral hygiene, and schedule a check-up before the holidays. If it’s time for a new set of dentures, we’re here to help you find the perfect fit for a comfortable, confident smile. Enjoy the season with a bright, healthy smile!

Stay Hydrated this Holiday Season

While you are enjoying this holiday season, be sure to drink plenty of clear fluids to stay well-hydrated. Water is best. Dehydration, especially for seniors, can be dangerous, with symptoms that may include headaches, confusion, dizziness, fainting, and weakness. Alcohol is a diuretic, so it is best to match every drink with a glass of water. Drinking too many caffeinated beverages can also lead to dehydration. Try to consume high-water-content foods such as soups and fruit with delicious desserts and holiday treats to help with hydration. Happy Holidays!

Do People Buy Homes Over Christmas?

While many sellers opt to take their homes off the market during the holidays, sales never grind to a halt. The last week of December is often busy! However, the motivation of buyers is different from the normal spring season where buyers want to buy. Over the holidays, they typically NEED to buy. Coupled with seasonal lower inventory, this often means sellers do well. Could that be you? We’d be happy to chat about your real estate needs.

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.

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!

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.