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Avoid Magnesium Deficiency
Did you know a third of adults are not consuming the recommended amount of magnesium? A processed diet with mainly cooked foods can lead to a magnesium deficiency. This can result in fatigue, irritability, insomnia, confusion, or poor memory. Decreased levels of magnesium can also be linked to high blood pressure, kidney stones, and heart disease. Magnesium is considered the anti-stress mineral because of its natural tranquilizer/relaxer effect on skeletal and smooth muscle, including the blood vessels and heart! Eat your dark leafy greens, legumes, nuts, and fatty fish to get more magnesium in your diet.
Community Announcement
Comox Valley Senior Support Society is a British Columbia registered, federal charity (Charity # BN 896568417 RR0001). Partial funding for programs is provided through Island Health and the United Way of the Lower Mainland. The remainder of operating costs are covered by donations from valuable, and greatly appreciated donors. Tax receipts for donations are issued upon request. Donations can be made online via our website at ComoxValleySeniorSupport.ca/Donate.
Caregiver Support
Sponsored by Comox Valley Senior Support Society:
WHAT: Organizational meeting WHEN: September 8 2021
WHERE: Fanny Bay OAP Hall
TIME: 10:00
COST: Free
PURPOSE: To determine the interest in forming a support group for caregivers from Union Bay to Bowser. The intent of the group is to share information, resources, and offer emotional support. Depending on the need 2 groups may be formed -male and female.
MORE INFORMATION ?
Call: 250-871-5940 (leave message if no answer)
E-mail: [email protected] Fanny Bay and Bowser Caregiver Support Groups are Sponsored by Comox Valley Senior Peer Support
Current Volunteer Opportunities
1. Phone Call Program: weekly phone call to an isolated senior to see how they are doing and engage in conversation
2. Caregiver Phone Support: weekly check in with a caregiver to listen, encourage and support.
3. Caregiver Support Group Facilitator: facilitate a once per month Zoom-based support group for caregivers. Health care/social work/experience as a caregiver backgrounds preferred. Call or email the office for details
4. Fundraiser: If you would like to support the Society through fundraising, you are invited to join our dynamic Fundraising Committee. Yes, fundraising can be fun and the current committee members make it so.
5. Senior Information and Access Support (SIAS) program volunteer: help a senior with forms, income tax completion, housing issues, advocacy, systems navigation
BOOKS FOR SENIORS:
This is a partnership program between the Courtenay and Comox Libraries and CV Senior Support. Once each month a book bundle will be delivered to your door by a CV Senior Support Volunteer. A book bundle will contain items of your choice: print books, audio books, magazines, music CDs, video CDs. If you are interested in participating, please call our office: 250-871-5940
Pain vs. Function
Pain is not a good indicator of health. It is a signal from your body to indicate that something is not happy and that you should pay attention. But what do most people do? They ignore it and get on with their lives, until the wheels fall off and it can no longer be ignored. They live life by the 5 most dangerous words, “Maybe it will go away.” What if we switched our thinking away from pain and focused more on function and how well we move? Often the source of your pain is dysfunctional movement, compounded over years. Better function is what leads to good health and less pain.
Donate:
Donations are graciously accepted in support of the non-profit operations of Seniors Come Share Society.
Ways to donate:
Online: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/36058/donation
Mail: 15008 26 Ave. Surrey, B.C. V4P 3H5
By phone: 604-531-2502 ext. 209
August Events:
Free Legal Clinic – August 3 (various times available)
Movie Watchalong – August 6 1:00PM
Fitness 55+ Cardio Exercise – August 13 11:00-12:00PM
Free Legal Clinic – August 25 (various times available)
Zumba Gold for beginners – August 26 1:00-2:30PM
For more information or to register please contact Simren at 604-531-9400 ext. 201
*Please note: Due to Covid, events are currently being offered virtually*
Calling all Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer for non-profit and give back to the seniors in our community? Seniors Come Share Society is looking for volunteers in various positions within Surrey and White Rock. Volunteers are the heart of our foundation and without them we would not be able to provide the services we do for our seniors. Even an hour a day goes a long way for many. If you are interested in applying or would like more information please email [email protected] or call 604-531-9400 ext.201
Benefits of Art Therapy
Art therapy provides a number of both physical and mental benefits to people of all ages. It can help improve your overall mental health and wellbeing by staving off depression and anxiety, improving your self-esteem, and giving you a greater sense of control. Practicing artistic pursuits can also boost your cognitive functioning and sense of identity, and when done in a group setting, can provide important opportunities for social connection. From a physical perspective, painting can improve your hand-eye coordination and dexterity, and studies have suggested that the positive mental health effects of art therapy can also improve physical wellbeing.
