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Market vs Assessed Value
“Surely my home is worth more than the assessed value?” The British Columbia Assessment Authority assesses over 2 million properties in BC every year, enabling municipalities to determine each property owner’s share of property taxes. This isn’t the “market value,” which is comparing your home to others in the surrounding area that have sold recently, indicating buyer demand and what someone is actually willing to pay. Your agent can provide the actual value range, which can differ significantly from the assessed value. We’d be happy to chat about your real estate needs.
Swimming with Dentures
Swimming is a wonderful summer activity and a great way to stay cool during hot days. Swimming can impact denture wearers in several ways. *Water can disrupt the suction that keeps dentures in place, leading to loosening or dislodging. *Swimmers might accidentally swallow water, affecting denture fit and comfort. *Vigorous activities like diving can also cause dentures to shift. *Exposure to pools and natural water requires thorough cleaning afterward to remove contaminants. Denture adhesives can help secure dentures. Ensuring a good fit and maintaining proper hygiene are keys to enjoying swimming with dentures confidently.
August Brain Teasers Answers
.1 An hourglass – it has thousands of grains of sand. 2. Running out of gas. 3. An ice cube
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July Brain Teasers Answers
.1 A towel. 2. The letter “M.” 3. Fire.
July Brain Teasers
.1 What gets wetter the more it dries? 2. What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years? 3. I am not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
Words to Live By
“Savour every moment of your life today. Treat each experience as a sacred miracle.” – Keith Macpherson
Beat the Summer Heat
Summer is here, bringing the heat! Stay safe by preventing these heat-related issues: 1) Dehydration – drink more water and electrolytes to avoid weakness, headache, and fainting. 2) Heat stroke – cool down with shade/AC and water, seek medical help for body temperatures of 40°C or higher, fast pulse, and hot, dry skin. 3) Heat exhaustion – rest in shade/AC and drink fluids to counteract heavy sweating, weakness, and nausea. 4) Heat syncope – lie down with feet up and drink water if you faint due to high temperatures. Senior residences offer air-conditioned spaces, safe outdoor areas, and social activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
Online Health and Wellness Resource
Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® invites you to check out the WellnessHub, your online Health and Wellness resource for Vancouver Island. The WellnessHub features hundreds of local business and practitioners offering services and products. In addition, there are hundreds of health tips, articles and podcasts on a variety of topics. It is easy to search, access and share information. While you are checking out the WellnessHub, don’t forget to subscribe to receive a monthly email letting you know about events and the monthly contest. You can also read the digital version of our five island editions of the newsletter.
Red Clover for Menopause
Menopause is one of the many transformations a woman’s body goes through in her lifetime. Changes in hormone levels cause symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, bone density loss, and more. There are a few herbal supplements that recent research has shown to be promising. The isoflavones found in red clover have been shown to act as estrogen, which is one of the hormones reduced in menopause. This can alleviate some of the symptoms without the side effects of hormone replacement therapies. It is important to discuss any new supplements with your doctor, as there can be complications with other medications.
