The Coldest Night of the Year takes place on February 28, 2026! CNOY is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. All across Canada, over 200 communities are coming together for good this winter to provide hope and help for those who need it most. Your small steps can make a big difference! Register today, start a team, walk, and fundraise:
We wish you and your family a joyful, bright, healthy, prosperous and happiest new year ahead! Happy New Year!
My New Year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating. But I’ll start next week.
Dementia can make bathroom use challenging due to confusion, reduced balance, and difficulty recognizing hazards. Ensuring bathroom safety helps prevent falls and supports independence. Install grab bars near the toilet and shower, use non-slip mats, and keep pathways clear. Good lighting reduces disorientation, while contrasting colors on toilet seats or towels help with visual recognition. Remove clutter, secure loose rugs, and consider a raised toilet seat or shower chair for added stability. Clearly labeled doors and simple routines also reduce anxiety. Creating a calm, predictable environment promotes confidence and helps individuals with dementia remain safe during daily personal care.
The start of a new year invites reflection, renewal and a fresh sense of possibility. Reiki can support this shift by helping you feel grounded and clear as you set new intentions. This gentle practice encourages relaxation and allows the body to release tension and emotional strain. Many people feel lighter and more centered after a session, which can make personal growth feel more accessible. Reiki also fosters mindfulness, helping you tune into what you truly need as you move forward. Whether received from a practitioner or used as self care, Reiki offers a simple way to step into the year with calm and clarity.
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often unnoticed by the individual. Being tested is crucial because untreated sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and daytime fatigue that increases the risk of accidents. Early diagnosis allows for timely intervention, such as CPAP therapy, lifestyle changes, or oral appliances, which can significantly improve sleep quality, overall health, and daily functioning. Testing also helps identify the severity and type of apnea, guiding personalized treatment. Proactive evaluation safeguards long-term health and enhances quality of life.
January is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba wants everyone experiencing dementia to know that the Society is your path forward to community and connection.
Through the Society’s programs and education opportunities, they open the door to a community of people who truly understand. Whether through Minds in Motion, support groups, or simply meeting others on a similar path, the Alzheimer Society helps you build meaningful connections and feel supported every step of the way.
Throughout the month, the Society is sharing stories from Manitobans navigating dementia to increase understanding of the disease and highlight the impact of community support systems.
Helping children understand and manage their emotions is one of the strongest protective factors for lifelong wellbeing. When kids learn healthy regulation skills, they build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve their overall mental health. Parents play a vital role—practicing strategies at home, noticing early signs of distress, and creating consistent routines. Mindfulness, yoga, sensory activities, music, and positive self-talk can all support emotional awareness and calm. Because every child’s needs are unique, setbacks are normal, and progress varies. When challenges arise, therapy can offer individualized tools to support both children and their caregivers in building confidence and emotional balance.
Winter weather means snow…and shoveling. It can be excellent exercise, but poor form quickly leads to strain or injury. Start with a short warm-up of light movement or stretching to prep your muscles. When lifting snow, bend at your knees instead of your back and keep the shovel close to your body. Turn your whole body rather than twisting at the waist and take breaks every 10-15 minutes to prevent overexertion. A lightweight, ergonomic shovel can make the job easier, and pushing snow is safer than lifting it. If soreness sets in afterward, consider scheduling a therapy session. Stay safe and warm!
Are you affected by a general feeling of being unwell? Do you suffer from low energy, aches and pains, poor concentration, or EMF toxicity, to name a few? Factors such as inadequate nutritional intake, toxins, chemicals, processed foods, and EMF’s can control gene expression and may affect tissue healing, functioning, and repair. The Cell-Wellbeing Epigenetic Hair Follicle Analysis uses genetic mapping technology to assess and identify 9 influencing factors that may impact your health. Your personalized report will recommend specific dietary changes, nutritional supplementation, and practical solutions for reducing the effects of environmental factors. This information will allow you to transform your health at the deepest levels.
Are you ready to kick off a new year with a dazzling new smile? Have you considered dentures? Dentures are removable replacements for your missing teeth, made to appear and function as well as your natural teeth and surrounding gum tissues. Missing teeth can result in your face taking on a sunken-like appearance. Dentures can effectively reverse that by providing a structure with definition back into your cheeks, making you look younger and livelier. You can enjoy a straighter and more even smile and the procedure will complete the spaces where there were once gaps. This year, give yourself a confident and healthy smile!
