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May is Eye Health Month

Senior eye health is essential for maintaining independence and quality of life. As we age, the risk of eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy increases. Regular eye exams can detect these issues early, improving the chances of effective treatment. Seniors may also experience changes in vision clarity, color perception, and tear production. Protecting eye health includes managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, wearing sunglasses to block UV rays, eating a nutrient-rich diet, and avoiding smoking. Staying proactive with eye care helps seniors preserve their vision and continue enjoying daily activities safely and confidently.

Did You Know?

Your eyes have more active muscles than any other part of your body, and they are responsible for over 50% of the brain’s functionality. Also, your eyes have blind spots where the optic nerve and retina connect, but your brain fills in the missing information.

May Book Club

Eyefoods: The Complete Eye Health and Nutrition Guide. The Complete Eye Health and Nutrition Guide, optometrist Dr. Laurie Capogna offers a groundbreaking plan for improving eye health and slowing or preventing common eye disorders. This comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide includes in-depth research based on 20+ years of clinical experience from a pioneer in the field, supported by recent scientific findings. With expert advice and 100+ companion recipes highlighting the power of nutrient-rich foods and supplements. This book will help you keep your eyes happy and healthy, while improving your overall health and well-being.

Intention-Based Wellness

Rayd8 Regen® is an intention-based technology that uses advanced sound and light frequencies to assist in creating a greater sense of well-being physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. Setting your intention for what you would like to improve will give your being a sense of direction. Come to your session with an open heart and mind, be ready to relax and support your body’s own ability to repair and rejuvenate. We all deserve to live with a greater sense of peace, calm, and joy. Special Mothers’ Day Package – 50% off with a gift for mom valued at $20. Use Code mom50 when booking.

Make Self-Care a Priority

Stress is a natural part of everyday life. But are you aware that stress is among the number one causes of all kinds of health concerns, including sleep deprivation, changes in appetite, illness, anxiety, and depression? One of the greatest ways to combat these stress symptoms is to implement a self-care plan that is done regularly in your life. Self-care strategies include doing activities that you enjoy regularly. Like when a flight attendant does the safety brief and asks you to put on your oxygen mask first before helping others, it is important to ensure your health and wellness are a priority.

Creating Community Wellness Society

The Society delivers Wellness Sessions and Services in Victoria. Stay tuned for more information in the upcoming months. As a charity, we rely on grants, donations and partnerships to help us continue to deliver our valued Wellness Services. You are welcome to donate via our website. Donations over $20 will receive a charitable receipt via Canada Helps. We are taking this opportunity to thank all our patients, volunteers and community organizations who faithfully supported the Victoria Community Health Centre over the past three years. It is now closed. You can reach the society by phone, email: [email protected] or by visiting our website.

Aging Well Expo – May 28, 2025

The Volunteer Cowichan Aging Well Expo which will take place in the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 10 am – 3 pm. The Expo is open to the public with FREE admission. Whether you are an older adult, a young adult, a caregiver, or someone interested in learning more about the healthy aging resources available in the community, you are encouraged to attend this exciting event. The Expo features presentations, activities, door prizes and over 40 exhibitors, with information about health, financial, legal, and physical-care services and products available in the Cowichan Valley.

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month!

Did you know that the entire month of May is dedicated to Better Speech and Hearing? During May, the hearing care industry makes a special effort to educate the public about hearing loss. Helen Keller once said that of all her sensory deprivations, she most missed her ability to hear. She noted that while blindness kept her separate from things, hearing loss separated her from people. Hearing impairment not only affects your ability to understand speech, but it also has a negative impact on your social and emotional well-being, as you struggle to carry on meaningful conversations and avoid activities.

Never Throw Out a Will!

Did you know that the executor of an estate may have responsibilities that extend long after probate is closed? Cemetery plots purchased by a deceased loved one remain the property of their estate and it is the executor who decides who may go in the plot. Frequently families wish to bury an urn or two with the casket of a grandparent, but without that will it is a more difficult paperwork process. At Hatley Memorial Gardens we specialize in making that process as easy as possible. If you have family with us, consider locating that will and calling us today to see about assigning burial rights to additional family members.

Adventure Doesn’t Retire!

WildPlay Victoria and Nanaimo are offering guests a bold spring promotion: Get a percentage off all activities equal to your age. (Yes—65 years old means 65% off!) From April 1 to May 30, rediscover outdoor play with ziplines, obstacle courses, and heart-pounding fun designed for all ages. Never been to WildPlay? Now is the perfect time to try! Book or visit in April or May to be entered to win a WildPlay prize pack. Bring your ID, show your age, and prove that adventure doesn’t retire! Book today on our website or call 1-855-595-2251.