Here are some tips to make the move as easy as possible. *Create personalized floor plans so you can envision how and where your possessions fit in your new space. *Start the decision process as early as possible as to which belongings are going to make the move with you and which ones to repurpose to a charity or consignment service. *Don’t do everything alone; enlist help from a family member, loved one, or a professional moving company. Genie Senior Services can help you with every step of your move, including downsizing, decluttering, moving, transporting, and setting up your new home.
Community News
It’s Not the “Things” that Matter
“The secret to having everything in life, is believing that you already have it.” Many seniors will tell you that the things that you thought mattered in your younger years were not really what mattered. It’s not the ‘things’ that matter. It’s the people, the experiences, the memories that you carry with you throughout your lifetime. Retirement communities are great places for retirees to continue to make new friends, have new experiences and make more wonderful memories. We should all strive every day to learn something new or meet someone new – it’s what keeps us young at heart!
Thanksgiving Flower Gift Guide
Sending flowers for Thanksgiving is a thoughtful gesture that can brighten anyone’s day. When choosing flowers, opt for autumnal blooms like sunflowers, chrysanthemums, and roses in warm hues like orange, yellow, and red. Ensure you personalize the arrangement with a heartfelt note expressing gratitude and good wishes. For co-workers, select elegant yet modest bouquets to maintain a professional tone. For friends and family, consider their favorite flowers or colors for a personal touch. Arrange for timely delivery to ensure the flowers arrive fresh and on or before Thanksgiving. This small act of kindness can spread joy and appreciation during the holiday season.
Gratitude is Very Powerful
Thanksgiving is a great time to practice gratitude, a high vibrational frequency. When you are grateful, you attract higher positive energies. Try writing in a gratitude journal every day to attract these energies. List all the things that happened during the day that you are grateful for. Gratitude is connected with greater happiness; it helps people feel positive emotions and improves health. As a Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner, Permelia can help you release unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions that will assist you in being grateful and will help you attract even more positive energy. Contact her for an appointment today.
Principles of Happier Aging™
We want to change the perceptions of aging. We believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless; instead, aging is something worth celebrating. As Atul Gawande wrote in his book, Being Mortal, “Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death but a good life to the very end”. Through our principles of Choice, Belonging, Respect, Autonomy and Purpose, we live Happier Aging. Happier Aging, at home, is our philosophy of care: for our clients, their families, our people and everyone we meet.
Volunteers Needed
When someone needs a hand, our dedicated team of Sendial volunteers is happy to help. Volunteers take and shop orders for customers who, because of injury, frailty, or other physical reasons, can’t easily grocery shop themselves. Love to talk??!! Phoning volunteers are needed at our Parksville and Longwood Station locations. Volunteers take customer orders, calling weekly or biweekly. Phoning is done from home, and orders are submitted in person or by email. A two-hour general orientation (Zoom) is the first step, followed by role-specific training (Zoom), and then in-store shopping observation. Interested? Please contact us by phone or email.
When Stretching Doesn’t Work
“I’m stretching, but nothing is getting any looser!” Sound familiar? Sometimes, the problem isn’t tight tissues but rather an adhesion in the tissues. Nerves don’t like to be stretched! So, if you have an adhesion and you try to stretch it out, what will happen is the body will tighten up even more to try to protect the stuck spot. You need to undo the knot before you can pull on the strings! That’s where Rolfing SI comes in: Rolfing is an excellent way of removing those adhesions (knots) in your tissues.
Stress Can Make or Break You
Most of us are probably aware of the impacts of distress, which is the type of stress that leads to feelings of anxiety and overwhelm and often requires coping mechanisms to manage. Eustress is the type of stress that pushes us to pursue something we are passionate about and inspires us to grow and strive toward our goals. How we view our stressors can determine their impact on our health. Disclaimer: There are some negative stressors that even the most optimistic mental gymnasts can’t turn from negative to positive. Yet it’s a great cue to use when looking at managing the stress in your life.
Good Oral Health
A healthy mouth is an important part of overall health. Periodontal or gum disease can increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attack and stroke and is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults. A dental hygienist works with you to help keep your mouth healthy and to prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Regular cleanings are extra important for everyone to maintain the foundation around their teeth as well as maintain the health of the enamel. Reach out to us today. We accept the Canadian Dental Plan.
What is Biofield Tuning?
Biofield Tuning is a sound therapy method that uses the frequency produced by tuning forks for targeted nervous system relaxation. Biofield tuning helps to alleviate a wide range of energetic, emotional, and physical issues. It is effective for anxiety & depression, energy renewal, fear & grief, adrenal fatigue, and more. Working on your body and in the area around your body, your biofield, I use the steady, coherent vibrational frequency of a tuning fork to assist your body to “tune” itself by relaxing, softening, settling, and releasing tension. Contact me for a free consultation.
Help for Seniors
With the rising cost of living and lack of affordable housing for seniors, we’re seeing an increase in the number of residents we consider vulnerable. In fact, according to Food Banks Canada, 1 in 4 British Columbians are living in poverty. And in our area, we have witnessed this troubling crisis firsthand. With community support, we have been able to recover more than $200,000 in backpay for local seniors since July 2023. Get in touch with us if you know a senior who could use our assistance. Financial donations are gratefully accepted online, by phone, or in person. Thank you!
