Dentures are removable teeth which replace the natural teeth, and cover a portion of the gum. Your denturist will recommend either full dentures, which replace all the natural teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw, or a partial dentures, which replace some of the lost natural teeth. Dental implants, on the other hand, consist of an anchor or screw-like component that is fastened into the jawbone, then the denture is attached to the implant to hold it into place. Speak with your local denturist to learn more, and which option is right for you.
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Warning Signs of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a complicated ocular disease whereby elevated intraocular pressure damages the optic nerve causing vision loss. It affects millions of people worldwide, but many of those are unaware they have the disease. There is currently no cure for glaucoma, but there are treatment options if it’s detected early enough. There are different types of glaucoma and often there are no symptoms. However, if you experience any of the following symptoms, you should seek immediate help: Loss of peripheral or side vision, tunnel vision, seeing halos around lights, sudden vision loss, or a cloudy-looking cornea.
Keep Your Cat’s Mind Sharp
Cats kept indoors live much longer than cats that roam outside, but they also need more stimulation to keep their minds sharp. From kittenhood, you should provide your cat with things that keep them mentally fit, such as scratching posts, a variety of toys, and puzzles for play and mealtime. As cats age, continue to spend time playing with them, and keep them occupied with access to a window and vertical spaces for them to climb. You can also work on training your cat throughout their lifetime when it comes to things like walking on a leash, for example.
Stay Warm with Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage involves the application of water-heated basalt stones to key points on the body, creating sensations of comfort and warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing greater intensity and deeper pressure than with regular massage. Cool marble stones are used as a contrast to create a deep circulatory effect within the body. Some of the benefits of hot stone massage include: helps relieve muscle tension and pain, may help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases like fibromyalgia and arthritis, reduces stress and anxiety, promotes deep relaxation, encourages better sleep, and may boost immunity.
Ask Dr. Tyler Anderson OD
Q. What exactly is Dry Eye?
A. “Dry Eye” is a condition in which symptoms include dryness, scratching, burning and a “foreign body sensation” caused by a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication of the eye’s front surface. Poor tear quality and/or quantity can also cause blurred vision and less enjoyment of visual tasks such as reading. Treatment options include lubricating eye drops and applying a warm washcloth to the lids while lightly massaging to release oils from the glands along the eyelid rims. Visit your optometrist who can help identify the cause of your dry eye symptoms and recommend the best therapy options.
Join the Men’s Health Movement
When it comes to their health, too many men don’t talk, or don’t take action. Movember is the only global charity movement focused solely on men’s health. Movember fundraisers raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier, and longer lives. During the month of November, men are challenged to grow a moustache, and men and women can be physically active and move or host a fundraising event. Millions have joined the movement to disrupt the status quo, raising $911M and funding over 1,250 projects focused on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Learn more here: www.movember.com
Dentures vs Implants
Dentures are removable teeth which replace the natural teeth, and cover a portion of the gum. Your denturist will recommend either full dentures, which replace all the natural teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw, or a partial dentures, which replace some of the lost natural teeth. Dental implants, on the other hand, consist of an anchor or screw-like component that is fastened into the jawbone, then the denture is attached to the implant to hold it into place. Speak with your local denturist to learn more, and which option is right for you.
Start Changing Lives Now
Archwood 55 Plus is meeting a need in the community, especially after the pandemic where the need to get seniors out of their homes for mental and physical stimulation has never been greater. However, we can’t do it without you. Please give generously and make a difference in the quality of life for our seniors. Your donation will go a long way to continue providing just the right programs and services and help people reconnect with the community in a safe way. Every $100 donated provides an hour of services to older adults
Ways to donate:
Online: https://archwood55plus.wildapricot.org/sys/website/
Mail: 565 Guilbault Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 0R2. Phone: (204) 416-1067
What’s Happening in November
Paint N Play- Poinsettia – Tuesday November 3rd from 1230 – 3:00 PM. Instructor, Linda Olzewski, will introduce you to basic painting techniques and will lead you step by step to produce your own “masterpiece” in an afternoon. All materials including canvas, brushes and paint will be provided. Just bring apron or clothes to paint in and get your creative juices flowing. COST: $30 Members, $35 Non-Members
Our November Lunch is on Nov 16th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Menu: Stuffed chicken breast, baked potato, salad, buns and pickles, dessert TBD, tea and coffee COST: $14 Members, $17 Non-member. Tickets to be purchased by Sunday, November 13.
November 22rd from 1-2:30 PM an Emergency Preparedness Presentation by The City of Winnipeg’s Office of Emergency Management
• What do you do in case of an emergency or disaster?
• Are you prepared for a power failure if it may last more than 24 hours?
• Where would you go if you are displaced from your home due an evacuation order?
These questions will be answered, and we will go over how to prepare emergency plans, emergency exits, emergency kits, answer any questions you may have regarding what to do in certain situations and much more. COST: FREE.
Wrapping up the month: Celebrations Matinee: Beatles Back in Time November 29th. Let our time machine take you back to where it all began for the rock and roll group that would change music forever. COST: $50 Members, $55 Non-members. Doors open at 11 am, close at 11:30 am.
Archwood 55 Plus
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.
Quit Smoking this Winter
As the weather gets cooler, the longing to get cozy and stay inside with loved ones increases. Having even one cigarette outside in the cold (and temperatures will keep dropping!) takes you away from this. Why not look for better ways to deal with stress and pain that allow you to stay inside and improve your health at the same time? Consider a cardio workout at the gym – this way you can blow off steam and pump healthy endorphins through your body. Then your loved ones will see you bettering yourself in ways that you may be proud they follow.
