Brella Society allows individuals to stay engaged in the community even if it is from the comfort of their own home. We offer programs that stimulate individual’s cognition, provide emotional support, food security and have them engaged in physical activities. Our priority is the well-being of the seniors in our community; therefore, we take initiative in advocating for them and assisting them in navigating support. Please visit our website for more information and events.

For 38 years, La Baia Italian Restaurant has a popular place for lovers of Italian cuisine. Accomplished Italian-born executive Head Chef, Jose Alberto Mata Alfonzo, has created a menu with inspired creations from Northern Italy and delicious in-house fresh pasta, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. La Baia offers weekly specials, events and custom menus for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and catering. Tues. & Wed. – Pasta Nights 20% discount. Sat. & Sun. 12 to 5 – Happy Hour 15% discount on alcohol and appetizers. High-Tea from Tues. – Sun. Call to reserve a table today (604) 531-6261 or order online. We deliver.

It’s time to start thinking about preventive healthcare before winter arrives! Beta Wellness Centre is an innovative facility that offers full-scope therapies, services, and prescription rights recognized by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC. Beta Wellness Centre identifies your unique needs and merges the best of natural and conventional healthcare to maximize your health using: 1) Professional-grade custom formula nutritional supplements. 2) Therapies and services – Naturopathic Consultations, Advanced Laboratory Analysis, Nutrition Consultations, Intravenous Therapies, Acupuncture, Allergy Therapies, Hormone Balancing, Weight Loss, Brain Function Regeneration, Pain Relief, Aesthetic Medicine, Body-Oriented Psychotherapy, Bio-Photonic Therapies, Intramuscular Injections, Ozone Therapies, and Nebulizer Therapies.

Salt therapy offers a number of benefits and is safe and effective for everyone, including children, older adults, and those who are immunocompromised. Salt therapy has an antimicrobial effect, which helps kill bacteria and fungi in the respiratory system and on the skin. The magnesium content in salt therapy offers relaxation, calming, and pain-relieving effects for adults, and can assist with reducing hyperactivity and growing pains in kids. The natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of salt therapy make it helpful for a variety of conditions, including allergies, asthma, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, dermatitis, and bronchitis, among many others.

Onset hearing loss is usually gradual, so it can take a long time for people with hearing impairment to realize there is a problem. While starting a conversation with a loved one experiencing hearing loss may be difficult, it’s a key step towards a solution. Strategies for having productive conversations include: *Aim to have serious discussions early in the day, before navigating daily activities. *Ask helpful questions to create an open dialogue and make everyday communication easier. For examples: “Should we have this conversation in a quieter location?” *Focus on facts and specific symptoms and encourage them to get a professional evaluation.

Far, middle, and near-infrared wavelengths are all part of the broad infrared healing wavelength spectrum and are responsible for the benefits people experience from infrared saunas. These wavelengths penetrate soft tissue up to an inch and a half, warming the body and opening blood vessels in a process called “vasodilation.” The result is increased blood circulation and stimulated sweat glands, delivering oxygen-rich blood to tissues and removing toxins from the body. Infrared saunas offer many benefits, including detoxification, stress and fatigue relief, muscle/joint pain relief, weight loss/calorie burning, improved immune system, increased metabolism, improved skin health, and improved heart health.

Aerolase Neo Elite® Laser uses two specialized treatments: NeoSkin and NeoClear by Aerolase®. It works by releasing a high-power but short 650 microsecond pulse duration. NeoSkin rejuvenates, corrects, and prevents skin from aging, sun damage, or even hormonal imbalances safely, gently, and effectively, helping to improve everything from acne scarring to age spots. NeoClear is an alternative to slow-acting medications that helps treat mild to severe acne for fast, effective acne clearance. Regardless of which treatment you choose, you can look forward to zero downtime, zero pain, and instantly noticeable results that give you the youthful glow you want.

Everyone enjoys a good pampering session at the salon from time to time, but for those with dementia it can mean a lot more. Research has shown that salon visits can provide sensory cues linked to appearance (through scents), which could be useful for reminiscence. It also suggests that hairstylists can act as ‘unofficial therapists’ who build relationships with their clients with dementia and provide emotional support to them. Hair care can be part of appearance-related support that helps enhance a person’s identity, as well as their self-expression and social participation, which are incredibly important for those with dementia.