One of the most common postural issues we see in the office is forward head carriage (FHC). You may have also heard it referred to as text neck, tech neck, iHunch, forward head posture, or dowager’s hump. This nasty habitual neck posture has been steadily rising due to our smartphone addiction and computer use. It is a postural issue that many people do not know that they have! Over time, this condition can lead to muscle imbalances as the body adapts to hold the head up straight. Every inch your head goes forward adds 10lbs of stress and pressure to your spine.
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Importance of Strong, Mobile Feet
Aside from walking or sport, do you specifically train your feet? There are 26 bones in your feet and all of them require mobility and control. With time/age we lose mobility and strength in our feet yet we rarely hear about ‘training the core’ of your foot. Did you know that the major risk for falling is weak toe flexors? It’s true! Are you able to spread your toes wide and then rise up onto them without holding onto something? If not, you may have mobility and strength issues that can impact your ability to prevent a fall. Want to work on your feet? We can help! DianeLeePhysio.com | Diane Lee & Associates – Consultants in Physiotherapy and more!
Remembering Is Important
In Canada, we celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11th. We hold space for those who went to war and those who didn’t return. Their sacrifice made Canada a country that makes its own destiny. Everyone is affected by war. Remembering is important. If you are emotional about your memories, the Body Code healing modality can assist in putting them in perspective. A Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner can help you release unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions that will assist you with creating healthy memories. Contact Permelia today for an appointment.
Special Offer – Make Life Accessible with Motion
Our knowledgeable experts enjoy making life accessible for everyone by identifying the unique needs of our clients and selecting solutions that fit their lifestyles. Let Motion help you make a difference in your life every day with the right mobility and home accessibility solutions, including wheelchairs, stairlifts, walkers, power lift recliners, bathroom safety items and more. “Because Motion isn’t a place, it’s a partnership.” Special Offer at Motion Nanaimo, Courtenay, Sidney & Victoria: $200 OFF All Stairlifts until November 30, 2023. Straight, curved, and outdoor options are available to fit any stairway. Contact us today to claim the offer and for a no-obligation quote!
Medication Review Services
Your pharmacist is a medication expert who can help you better understand your medications. Accessible and convenient, your pharmacist is available to help you with a variety of clinical pharmacy services, such as Medication Review Services and more. If you have been prescribed at least five medications in the last six months and you are a BC resident with a valid BC Services Card, you may benefit from Medication Review Services. The aim of the service is to help British Columbians better understand their medications. Book your Medication Review with your Personal Pharmacist at the Medicine Shoppe Departure Bay Road in Nanaimo or in Parksville.
Profile: Lisse Laser & Skin Studio
At Lisse Laser & Skin Studio, they provide efficient and safe treatment of “UNWANTEDS” on your skin to help you feel more beautiful and confident in your skin. Say goodbye to *Age & Sun Spots, *Dull Skin, *Pigmentation, *Rosacea, *Broken Capillaries/Veins, *Fine Lines & Wrinkles and *Freckles. Procedures are conducted with no downtime and with little discomfort to keep your comfort in mind. Laser Skin Rejuvenation helps take away the need to cover up those pesky veins on your nose, chin or cheeks and can remove/fade spots that come with the privilege of growing older. Achieve Pure Beauty Simply with Lisse!
Caring for Community at Christmas
The high cost of living is making life very difficult for many residents. Instead of looking forward to the upcoming holiday season, many residents are wondering where the meals will come from, let alone gifts for the children. For 55 years, the SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program has been making sure local children and youth have something special under the Christmas tree and that families and individuals can choose food that is meaningful to them over the holidays. Registration begins November 15. Visit the SOS website or contact us for information on how to access or support the program.
Special Offer – Make Life Accessible with Motion
Our knowledgeable experts enjoy making life accessible for everyone by identifying the unique needs of our clients and selecting solutions that fit their lifestyles. Let Motion help you make a difference in your life every day with the right mobility and home accessibility solutions, including wheelchairs, stairlifts, walkers, power lift recliners, bathroom safety items and more. “Because Motion isn’t a place, it’s a partnership.” Special Offer at Motion Nanaimo, Courtenay, Sidney & Victoria: $200 OFF All Stairlifts until November 30, 2023. Straight, curved, and outdoor options are available to fit any stairway. Contact us today to claim the offer and for a no-obligation quote!
Local Spotlight: Monarch Family Therapy
At Monarch Family Therapy, we offer a variety of therapeutic and educational services for children, adults, families, and professionals across Manitoba and provide an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes all identities and abilities. We provide children and their parents/caregivers opportunities to build connection and healing with an emphasis on developing secure attachment relationships. Areas of support include: Attachment & Parenting; Grief & Loss (death, divorce, child welfare involvement/foster care, ambiguous loss); Complex Developmental Trauma/Childhood Trauma; Emotion Regulation (ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing & Trauma); Behaviour Challenges (home/school/community); Sensory Processing Disorders; Developmental Delays; Depression & Anxiety; Adoption; Abuse, Neglect & Child Welfare Involvement; Children in Care & Permanency Planning; and Developmental Assessments by our on-site occupational therapist.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for our membership to help out with activities to make our programs a success. We have people act as escorts on our bus trips or help out setting up or serving our monthly lunches. Pickleball nets do not set themselves up. To find out how you can help, call 204-416-1067 or email us at [email protected]. Remember we are a club of people that look out for each other, and volunteering is an important way to give back! Annual memberships are just $30. For more information, call 204-416-1067 or email [email protected]
Mail: 565 Guilbault Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 0R2
Phone: (204) 416-1067
Who We Are
Archwood 55 Plus is a community-based non-profit, charitable organization offering lunches, art and fitness classes, social activities, bus trips and other services to adults ages 55 and older living in the Winnipeg area. Our goal is to encourage graceful aging and empower older adults to lead healthy and active lives while socializing with their peers http://archwood55plus.wildapricot.
