Having support after the loss of a loved one is incredibly valuable. Grieving is a deeply personal experience, and having help can make a significant difference in navigating the complex emotions and challenges that come with loss. Support can come in many forms: Practical support can help provide traction to get the necessary details started. Our funeral supports can provide help with all the documents that need to be filled and services cancelled. We are unique in the provision of our Estate Settlement Services. This service helps the family with all your documents. Ask our staff how we might be able to help you manage all the basic details during this difficult time.
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MOTION – Making life accessible for our community through mobility & home accessibility solutions. MOTION offers a wide range of life-changing equipment to make life accessible such as power lift recliners (lift-out chairs), walkers, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, adjustable beds, bathroom safety items, stairlifts, ceiling lifts, and more for clients of all ages. Whether a client is being fitted for equipment for the first time, needs an equipment repair or rental, or is looking to upgrade their solution, Motion’s knowledgeable team of experts is ready to deliver real solutions with real impacts. Because MOTION isn’t a place, it’s a partnership.
Caregiver Support Groups
We understand being a caregiver can be difficult, but we are here to help. Come together with caregivers on a similar journey to yours to share, listen, and learn. The Caregiver Support Group is beneficial to caregivers in all stages of their caregiving journey. This group focuses on providing education, support, camaraderie and relaxation. There are 2 sessions being offered on a bi-weekly basis on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 12:30 PM to 2 PM. For more information or to register contact our Care Coordinator, Nisa, at [email protected] or call 604-531-9400 ext. 219.
Yoga, Ayurveda for Wellness
We are all trying to feel better with each choice we make, whether we are conscious of it or not. By taking small, gentle, well supported steps each day, we can improve the quality of our lives – from better sleep and digestion to better mobility, stamina, motivation, self-worth, state of mind, sense of purpose, and cessation of pain. Ayurveda, the science of living well, guides us in harmonizing with seasonal cycles and establishing profound connections with the world. Developed to support yoga, which removes obstacles to inner peace, daily Ayurveda and restorative yoga practices can transform your life by unveiling your inner bliss.
Seniors New Year’s Resolutions
A new year means it’s time for a fresh start! Why not use these New Year’s Resolutions as inspiration? 1) Challenge Your Brain – this is important for maintaining your cognitive skills and lowering your risk of memory loss. Play games, do puzzles, or learn a new language. 2) Exercise Daily – even just 10 minutes a day to start can make a difference. Aim to work up to 1 hour per day in the future. 3) Connect with Others – volunteer, join a seniors club. This can boost your mental well-being and confidence.
Take Extra Care in Winter
‘Tis the season for freezing temperatures and slippery conditions that can lead to falls; falls that can result in serious injuries. In addition to obvious hazardous environmental conditions, the winter months bring with them unique characteristics and combinations of conditions that contribute to a higher risk of falling. Hypothermia, vitamin D deficiencies, and bringing winter risks indoors is among them. Work to help prevent winter falls by wearing foot wear that provides a good grip, dressing warmly – try layering your clothes, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about vitamin D supplements and clean up any puddles from any weather you’ve tracked inside your home.
Share Quality Time All Year Long
Now that the holidays are over, many of us will go back to our busy lives, resulting in less time to spend with family and friends. We challenge you to keep an element of “Holiday Quality Time” going in January and throughout the year. We encourage you to see someone close to you with more frequency than you did in 2023. You will both benefit. A previous director of the Harvard Grant Study, a 75-year comprehensive study of adult development and happiness, said, “The only thing that matters in life are your relationships with other people.” (George Vaillant)
Remedy for Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is the development of calcium crystals in the body. It is especially painful when it develops in the joints. Contrary to common belief, it is not a normal part of aging. Crystals will develop if a body has been inactive for as little as two to three weeks. You can get rid of the calcium crystals in your body and, therefore, the symptoms of arthritis, by using movement. There are massage techniques that can be done by a practitioner, or you can learn how to perform these movements on yourself. Contact me for more information on massage services and self-massage classes.
January 2024 New Year’s Resolutions
A common ritual around the New Year is to make resolutions for the upcoming year. For many, these resolutions are typically broken within the first couple of weeks. The greatest challenge with these resolutions is that they are focused on what we ‘think we should do’ as opposed to what would be really helpful to us. Common resolutions are: to exercise more, lose weight, quit smoking and so on. Now, all of those ideas are healthy; however, they are not always a good plan for self-care. Make your New Year’s resolutions about increasing self-care, which is about finding activities you enjoy doing and doing them regularly!
Welcome 2024!
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to concentrate on health and wellness? The WellnessHub, our local, online Health and Wellness resource has great information to help you with your health and wellness journey. It features hundreds of health tips and articles on a variety of health and wellness topics along with a directory of hundreds of local businesses and practitioners offering services and products. It is easy to search, access and share information. While you are checking out the WellnessHub, don’t forget to enter the January Contest. The draw date is January 31, 2024. Happy New Year!
Support is a Game Changer
2024 Post-holiday debt can pile up quickly and become overwhelming. The stress of overdue bills can tempt us to use gambling as a quick fix. Gambling can cost us everything—not only our money but our mental and physical health, especially when we are seeking financial or emotional relief. Free tools and confidential supports are available, including voluntary self-exclusions, gambling-blocking apps (GamBan, GamBlock), a 24/7 toll-free phone line, credit counsellors, financial advisors, ministers, pastors, podcasts (Fold ’Em), or connect with us. Support is a game-changer!
