Dentures should be relined or renewed to maintain optimal fit, comfort, and functionality. Over time, changes in the jawbone structure occur, which can lead to a loose fit of the dentures. Relining involves adding new material to the base of the denture to adapt to these changes and restore a proper fit. Renewal becomes necessary due to wear and tear, which can result in deterioration of the denture’s material, affecting its effectiveness and appearance. Regular relining or renewal ensures that dentures remain snug, comfortable, and functional, allowing wearers to speak, eat, and smile with confidence.
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Easy Exercises for Better Health
Seniors with an active lifestyle can see benefits for cardiovascular health, brain function, muscle strength, balance, and mobility. Here are five simple exercises that can be incorporated into your daily routine: *Walking: whether it’s a walk around the block or on a trail or path, it’s important to get up and move. *Water aerobics and swimming are fun ways to exercise gently on the joints. *Toe taps and heel raises are easy exercises while sitting down that encourage blood flow. *Sit to stand: like a squat but much simpler, and it helps strengthen mobility. *Chair Yoga: take a group class with friends or look up a quick YouTube class.
Community Nursing and Seminar
Victoria Community Health Co-operative provides registered nurse services, which are covered by your MSP card. Our nurses can assist you by providing a nursing assessment and recommendations. We provide navigation services to assist you in connecting with other healthcare providers as required. Please join us for our next lunch and learn about “fraud and scam prevention” on Thursday, May 23 from 12 to 1:30 pm at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre. A small lunch will be provided. Please contact us at 778-440-0221 for more information and to RSVP.
Community Profile: The Healing Nest
At The Healing Nest Harmonics, we are all about nurturing your body, mind, and soul through our Harmonic Egg. The egg is a unique bio-resonance chamber that works on a cellular level to create positive change. Homeostasis is achieved, which brings the body and mind into harmony, making it easier for you to cope with stress, increasing productivity, and improving your mood. Whether you choose an in-person or distance experience, the egg’s vibrational energies help with sleep disorders, anxiety, pain, emotional trauma, chronic illness, and pet health.
Downsizing: Sell First or Buy First?
Most owners need to sell to release the equity of their current home to purchase their next home. While the ideal situation is to make an offer “subject to the sale of my home,” market conditions, particularly hot, competitive ones, render this option hopeless. There are several strategies you can employ to successfully downsize, and I’ll be discussing this at our upcoming downsizing seminar. Email Tony at primeteam.ca or call 250-419-7439 to register for this free event.
Words To Live By
“If you are feeling overwhelmed it is likely that you are focused on a future that hasn’t arrived or a past that has already happened. Be here now.” – Keith Macpherson
Words To Live By
“By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” – Edwin Elliot
Words To Live By
“An open mind produces extraordinary results.” – Keith Macpherson
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.
Search for Meaning
Depression and anxiety are experiences for many individuals. These conditions can create challenges that feel overwhelming and insurmountable at times. One way to approach this is through existential approaches to counselling. In Victor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning, he writes how we can fill our lives with meaning by incorporating three main pillars: 1) the freedom to will—choosing your own path to follow; 2) the will to meaning—finding what is personally meaningful; and 3) the meaning to life—one’s personal meaning brought forward by the work or deed and their connection to others.
