I’m Jenilee Brooks, the face behind JB Wellness Services. With a Bachelor of Nursing from Alberta, I’ve been a Registered Nurse in Saskatchewan for 13 years. My nursing journey has mainly been in a central Saskatchewan small-town hospital. My passion lies in aiding people, advocating for independence, and delivering quality care. JB Wellness Services is here to provide you or your loved ones with the care they need and deserve to help maintain independence, remain in home as long as safely possible and help relieve caregiver stress. Contact Jenilee Today to learn how she can help!
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Brain Teaser Answers
1. Cortisol 2. Stapes (found in the ear). 3. Blood pressure. 4. Your jaw.
Words to Live By
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” —Winston Churchill
Words to Live By
“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.” —Mark Twain
Disability Support Unveiled
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) stands as a non-refundable tax credit with the power to significantly reduce income tax payments, subject to approval from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It caters to individuals grappling with physical and mental disabilities, alleviating the financial burdens associated with their impairments. Eligible disabilities span vision, mobility, hearing, feeding, dressing, elimination functions, and mental capacities crucial for daily life. For a list of eligible medical conditions, refer to official resources for comprehensive information.
Brain Teaser Answers
1. Footsteps. 2. A Ton. 3. Your Future
February Brain Teasers
1. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
2. Forward, I am heavy; backward, I am not. What am I?
3. What is always in front of you, but can’t be seen?
Words to Live By
“Life is a journey, and self-care is the map that guides you to the most beautiful destinations within yourself. Prioritize your well-being and enjoy the scenic route.” – Keith Macpherson
Caring for Aging Parents
Adult daughters and sons call every day, anxious to know how to best plan for their parent’s care. We suggest families talk early and often about future care preferences and desires. Understanding their health conditions and potential risks as they age will help you select the best options in light of care needs. As well, there is a financial cost to care so make sure there is a realistic plan in place. Just as important, don’t overlook having a plan for you as you look after your loved ones. Reach out to family, friends, or professionals for help and support.
Innovative Hearing Technology
Technology can change our lives and hearing aids are no different. Thanks to technology, devices to help individuals with hearing loss are far from the bulky and difficult ones of the past. There is a huge variety of hearing aids to suit the specific hearing profiles of an individual; these can be discrete, easy to use and adaptable. The new smart digital hearing aids feel less like a crutch and more like an accessory. In fact, it is difficult to distinguish between hearing aids and the earbuds that so many people have in their ears.
Love Your Lungs!
February is the month of St. Valentine, cupid, and love. Here are some ways to show love for your lungs. 1) Ask your prescribing health provider about a spirometry test if you experience coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or chest tightness. 2) Protect yourself against the flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, and RSV by staying up to date on your vaccines. 3) Manage your lung disease or quit smoking with the support of a community. Join any of Lung Saskatchewan’s online support groups at www.LungSask.ca
