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Teachings From Nature

Trees teach us how to live our lives with resilience. When we turn to the trees as our teachers watching how they grow and transform, they can teach us how to live our lives with resilience. They remind us of the importance of being grounded and rooted, fully planted deep beneath our feet into the earth. Their roots connected with other like-minded roots and souls as a foundation to draw upon. Our trunk solid like the oak or flexible like the Willow allows us to adapt and shift to the demands of unforeseen changes around us. Resilient when storms or branches break, finding creative ways to re-emerge or work around. Their branches wide open with leaves creating a canopy of growth, shelter a pathway of expansion to receive. Then they shed, release and begin a new cycle once again.

Day Program

Are you or your loved one struggling to thrive? Would you or your loved one like to maintain or improve your physical and cognitive functioning? Are you a caregiver who could use a few hours of respite during the week? If you answered yes to one of these questions, you could be a perfect candidate to access Brella’s Adult Day Program!
People who participate in our Adult Day Program report:
·Enhanced cognitive and physical functioning
·Feeling more connected and less lonely
·Enjoying the tasty hot lunches and snacks provided
·Looking forward to coming back and participating in activities

Find out how to access our Adult Day Program, contact the location nearest you:

South Surrey: Raj Sahota at 604-531-2502 ext. 210 or email [email protected]
Newton: Angela Nial at 604-599-0034 ext. 302 or email [email protected]
Guildford: Kim White at 778-735-0955 ext. 254 or email [email protected]

Better at Home Services

Better at Home supports seniors by meeting their non-medical needs. By providing assistance with these simple, day-to-day tasks, Better at Home assures seniors continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. Services vary from community to community but may include the following:
• Friendly Visiting
• Transportation
• Light Housekeeping
• Grocery Shopping
To find out more about the services, please contact Elizabeth at 604-536-9348.

Telephone Tree

The Telephone Tree program offers support services to older adults over the phone. Our volunteers make weekly social calls offering participants a chance to be heard by providing emotional support, companionship and a sense of community. Volunteers can also provide you with information and referral services as well as keep you informed about the programs and events in the community. It is a great way to stay connected with the community from your home. Call us today if you would like to receive weekly calls. For more information, please contact Nisa Moman. 604-531-9400 ext. 219
Email: [email protected]

Physiotherapy for an Active Summer!

We’ve had a long wet winter and spring and maybe you, like many others, have been more sedentary than usual. With summer almost here, it’s time to get outside and soak up that sunshine and build up your resilience and fitness. Is that cranky hip, knee or low back stopping you? Maybe, a whole body assessment is in order to see what can be done, or what you can do, to help your knee or back more? All our past injuries leave imprints and when they are treated collectively, amazing things can happen! Check out this link to an approach to a whole body assessment and treatment and if this suits, give us a call and let’s get you active this summer. https://dianeleephysio.com/services/physiotherapy/the-integrated-systems-model/

Treating Heat-Related Health Problems

Summer is here and so is the heat! While many people enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to be proactive and safe when the temperature starts to rise. Some common heat-related issues include: 1) Dehydration – weakness, headache, fainting. Drink more water and electrolytes. 2) Heat stroke – body temp. of 40°C or higher, fast pulse, hot and dry skin. Cool down with shade/AC and water, get medical attention. 3) Heat exhaustion – heavy sweating, weakness, nausea. Cool down with shade/AC and drink plenty of fluids. 4) Heat syncope – fainting caused by high temperatures. Lie down with feet up, drink plenty of water.

A Gift of Health and Wellness

Give the gift of better health this Father’s Day. Hormone testing is often overlooked but is important for both men and women. In men it’s responsible for mood, energy, and sex drive. Low testosterone levels include tiredness, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and difficulty conceiving. Medications such as steroids and anticonvulsants can decrease hormone levels but testosterone levels also naturally decrease with age. If you or believe a loved one is experience low testosterone, it is important that a doctor is consulted to seek next steps including testosterone replacement therapy in the form of an injection, skin patch or topical gel.

Bio-Electric and Light Therapy Benefits

As an organization focused on providing unique, exceptional life wellness services, we combine the centuries old discipline of acupuncture with the technology of today in an effort to help teach your body to heal itself. Using a combination of bio-electric and light therapy devices, your Practitioner stimulates trigger points in the body originally identified through traditional acupuncture. Our protocols can help mitigate the impact of a variety of conditions and addictions – whether it is smoking, drinking, drugs, sugar or even gambling, plus anxiety or depression, even tinnitus and vertigo.

Join Today!

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.

Vegan Blueberry Banana Ice Cream

2 ripe frozen bananas
2 cups frozen blueberries
¼ cup coconut milk, plus extra as needed
Maple syrup
Lemon juice
Add frozen bananas, frozen berries, and coconut milk into a food processor and pulse until starting to break up. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then blend on high until a smooth, creamy ice cream forms. You can add more coconut milk to help it process better. Add a teaspoon of maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon for flavor brightener. Scoop into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy!