Become a member of the Golden Circle! You will receive reduced prices on special events and registered on site programs. You will receive a weekly email letting you know what is happening in the community and upcoming programs or events hosted by the Golden Circle. Right now, things are a little different due to COVID and not being able to open our doors, but if you sign up as a member, you are still helping to continue to run the much-needed Outreach Program that helps older adults remain supported in their homes. Be part of a good thing, join the Circle.

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you might have sleep apnea. The main types of sleep apnea are: Obstructive sleep apnea and Central sleep apnea. Obstructive is the more common form that occurs when throat muscles relax. Central sleep apnea occurs when your brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. The most common symptoms for both types include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, awakening with a dry mouth, morning headache, insomnia, daytime sleepiness and irritability.

Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition, so it’s important to address the cause. TRT begins with an extensive audiological evaluation to help to determine the cause of the tinnitus followed by specialized testing to both match the tone and volume of the tinnitus. This will help determine if the cause is simply wax, an ear infection, an auditory tumor or damage to the inner ear. Then from there your practitioner can either remove wax, treat the infection, refer to ENT or program devices to stimulate the damaged area of the cochlea and hopefully relieve the client of those annoying sounds.

Your Central Alberta Co-op pharmacists provide exceptional guidance, including important facts on how to take your medication and what to expect. “When I transferred my prescriptions to a Co-op Pharmacy, the pharmacist called and we met to discuss my situation. This was new for me! She took the time to walk through every medication together. Now when I go in, it feels like they really know and care about me,” says Carmel M., age 82. “I still drive but I have several friends in my building who also use the free delivery option. It makes a big difference.”

Do you love pies and butter tarts? Well, the Golden Circle has embarked on a new social enterprise to raise dollars for the centre. Grandma’s Pies. You can order 5” apple, cherry, blueberry pies as well as crumbles or a box of 8 raisin butter tarts for $6.00 each. Call the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074 place your order and curb side pick up is Fridays between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.

We can’t travel to the tropics, but we can bring the tropics to us! Enjoy this delicious and healthy fruit smoothie. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup CO-OP GOLD Tropical Banana Blend Strawberries, ½ cup Strawberry Liberté Kefir, 1 ½ cups Vanilla Silk Oat Beverage, 3 tbsp CO-OP GOLD PURE Hemp Seeds, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp oats, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lime juice, 3-5 ice cubes. DIRECTIONS: Place all ingredients into a blender. Run on high speed for one minute or until smooth.

Varicose veins are usually due to improperly functioning valves within the veins. The veins typically appear prominent or look raised. The condition can cause swelling of the legs, ankles and feet. The skin may become discolored due to leakage of blood into the surrounding tissues, and ulcers may form on the skin. Your Podiatrist may advise use of regular compression stockings or other treatments. We can prescribe compression stockings or order them in for you at Central Alberta Podiatry. If the veins are smaller, we can also treat them with laser for immediate results.

Violet Elliot, a very familiar face in the Red Deer community and the Golden Circle, is celebrating her 104th birthday this month. Violet was born on February 6th, 1917 in Scotland. During WWII, she met a Canadian soldier and married him on March 4, 1943. The two moved to Canada and after arriving in Red Deer, Vi took a nurse position at Lindsey Thurber High School, beginning her public health nursing career in Canada. Vi has touched many people in her life’s journey and we would like to congratulate her for reaching her 104th birthday!

It might come as a surprise, but there is a connection between heart health and hearing. Both rely on blood flow, so heart problems that cause plaque buildup in the arteries and restrict blood flow can potentially damage ears. Nerves in the ears can also be damaged by poor circulation. Studies have shown that the better someone’s cardiovascular health, the better their hearing tends to be. It’s important that older adults eat a healthy, balanced diet; get regular exercise; quit smoking and have their hearing tested every two years, to help maintain a healthy heart, and therefore healthy ears.