September brings a return to routines, community activities, family gatherings, and conversations that matter. It can also be a good time to notice changes in your hearing. Are voices harder to understand in busy restaurants? Do you frequently ask people to repeat themselves? Does the television seem louder than before? Hearing loss often develops gradually, so these small changes can be easy to dismiss. A hearing assessment can identify the type and degree of hearing loss while checking speech understanding and middle ear function. Recognizing changes early can help you stay confident, connected, and engaged in the conversations around you.
September Trivia
1. What mineral is essential for transporting oxygen in the blood? 2. What gland produces the hormone melatonin? 3. What mineral is required for the production of thyroid hormones?
Words To Live By
“Don’t wait for the perfect moment; create it. With the right mindset, every moment holds the potential for growth, joy, and success. Seize it with passion and determination” – Keith Macpherson
Trivia Answers
.1 Iron 2. Pineal 3. Iodine
Summer is Better Together
Spending the summer in a retirement community is a wonderful opportunity to build new friendships and strengthen existing ones. Residents often have fascinating life stories and experiences to share, creating meaningful connections. Participating in group activities like bingo, gardening, arts and crafts, or exercise classes encourages conversation and camaraderie. Holiday celebrations, cultural events, and shared meals also bring people together. These friendships provide emotional support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and encourage a more active lifestyle. By connecting through shared interests and daily activities, residents help create a welcoming, supportive community where everyone feels valued, included, and less alone.
Headache Relief Starts Here
Stress, poor posture, and neck tension often work together to trigger headaches and migraines. Hours spent at a computer, looking down at a phone, or carrying stress in your shoulders can tighten muscles, reduce neck mobility, and place added strain on joints and nerves. Over time, this tension may contribute to recurring headache pain. Simple prevention strategies include maintaining good posture, adjusting your workstation, stretching regularly, staying hydrated, exercising, and practicing relaxation techniques. If headaches are frequent or persistent, Dr. Priscilla may help identify musculoskeletal factors contributing to your symptoms and support improved function, comfort, and overall quality of life.
Begin a New Era
Transform everyday moments into meaningful wellness rituals with AüRAUM gemstone infused aromatherapy sprays. Crafted with pure essential oils and gemstone essences, each blend is designed to promote relaxation, emotional balance, grounding, or renewed energy. Mist your body, home, yoga space, or meditation area to create a calming atmosphere and support mindful living. These versatile sprays help refresh your surroundings while encouraging moments of peace throughout the day. For an even more complete wellness experience, pair your favourite AüRAUM spray with a VitaJuwel gemstone water bottle or vial, bringing the beauty of gemstone inspired hydration and aromatherapy together in one daily ritual.
Where You’re Treated Like Family
At ABC Home Support, we provide personalized in-home care tailored to each client’s individual needs. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate support that helps your loved one continue to live safely and comfortably at home. We’re a full-service provider of experienced home support workers, registered care aides, LPNs, and RNs. Every member of our home support team is carefully matched to the level of care required, ensuring consistency and the right fit. We believe in taking a personal approach to care. That means building real relationships and going the extra mile to make sure both clients and caregivers feel supported.
Small Problem, Big Discomfort
Foot corns are small, hardened areas of skin that develop when the feet experience repeated pressure or rubbing. They often appear on the tops or sides of the toes or on the soles of the feet. While corns may seem minor, they can become quite painful and make walking uncomfortable. Wearing properly fitting shoes with plenty of toe room is one of the best ways to prevent them. Keep your feet clean, moisturized, and inspect them regularly for any changes. Never try to cut or remove a corn yourself, as this can lead to infection. If a corn becomes painful or persists, seek advice from a qualified foot care professional.
Celebrate With VitaJuwel
International Self Care Day is the perfect reminder to put yourself first. VitaJuwel’s FOR ME Collection invites you to celebrate YOU with gemstone infused carafes designed to support your personal journey. Choose the energy you need most: Kindness, Confidence, or Willpower. KINDNESS blends Thulite and Jade to promote calm, warmth, and inner peace. WILLPOWER features Apatite and Milk Opal to inspire determination, resilience, and goal achievement. CONFIDENCE combines Baltic Amber and Obsidian to encourage self belief while helping protect against negativity. Take a moment to nurture yourself and embrace the power within.
July Book Club
Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect With the Present, and Expand the Future. An empathetic and wise book that will guide you on a journey toward a deeper understanding of self. In Lighter, Yung Pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature.


