Blister packaging offers a safe and practical way to store your prescriptions. With blister packaging, multiple medications are organized by time and day and packed into individual bubbles. You can greatly reduce the risk of forgetting to take your medication or taking a double dose. The packaging is easy to transport for outings and holidays, more convenient than bringing multiple pill bottles. Blister packaging and delivery is offered at no cost to the patient at Patient Advocate Pharmacy. Visit or call the pharmacy at 204-338-5135 to learn more. Pharmacists Devyn Swark, Hillary Blahitka, and Kevin Klippenstein Patient Advocate Pharmacy | 204-338-5135 | [email protected] | medigroup.ca
Community News
Don’t Let Dentures Scare You!
Because dentures have been around for such a long time, they have had centuries to generate stories and myths. These fables and warning stories are sometimes used to scare children into taking better care of their teeth. While some concerns may have been valid in the past, they don’t hold anymore. The quality of modern dentures is continuously improving. After an adjustment period, you can enjoy the benefits of white, straight, and attractive teeth. Also, you can eat, drink, and speak normally, without embarrassment. Dentures are lighter, more natural-looking, and much easier to manage than ever before, giving you confidence and a beautiful smile!
Continuous Learning
We will be hosting a series of educational seminars to broaden our knowledge in all things tech. Look for a series of lectures and Q&A on smart phones, computer and tablets. Learn about Smart Cyber Surfing. Check out our website to see what is coming.Annual memberships are just $25. For more information, call 204-416-1067 or email [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
We currently run our club with one staff member, in addition to our class instructors, so we are extremely grateful and reliant on our member volunteers to help us with running our programs. We are always looking for talented individuals that can share their crafty side for new programming as we develop more activities. Interested in giving back? Whatever your skill or your age, we can find a place for you. 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!
May 55+ Events
May 10th there will be Celebrations matinee; Summer of 69 Luncheon at 11:00 AM.
May 18th, we will be having our monthly lunch which are always popular.
May 24 we have a hosted event; Shopping and Coffee at Lacoste Garden Center. Come out and shop for all of your gardening needs.
May 31 at 1:00 PM we will have a talk Impowering Independence by Victoria Lifeline. Come and learn how they can make a difference allowing independent living for seniors.
Please check out website or call us at 204-416-1067 for details on any of these events.
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.
Risks of Untreated Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is quite common among a large portion of the population, but it isn’t rare for people with hearing loss to leave it untreated for long periods of time. What many don’t realize is that there are a concerning number of risks associated with untreated hearing loss. Cognitive, psychological and safety risks are often interlinked with untreated hearing loss that negatively affects a person’s quality of life. If you’re concerned that you or a loved one may have hearing loss book your free hearing test.
Video Games for Dementia
A recent study suggests that playing video games for 30 minutes a day could help older adults gradually fight the effects of dementia by improving memory function. Games that involve a 3D environment with more advanced graphics appear to be more effective, as they offer more immersive gameplay. During the study, participants were asked to play video games for about 30 to 45 minutes per day over four weeks. Improvements in both cognition and memory skills were found in the group that played video games with 3D graphics. This could offer a simple and fun anti-dementia approach for older adults!
Celebrate Mental Health Week with Empathy
May 2-8, 2022 marks the 71st CMHA Mental Health Week and this year’s theme is all about empathy. The pandemic has had a significant effect on our mental well-being leading to reduced overall civility and respect at work. Empathy has now been touted as the most important skill we can have to support each other. Ways we can practice empathy to support ourselves and others are by listening to understand, not replying, only offering help if asked, and not putting a silver lining on things. For more organizational well-being resources visit.
Acupuncture for Mental Health
Health Canada reports that suicide accounts for 24% of all deaths among 15 to 24-year-olds and 16% among 25 to 44-year-olds. Depression and anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. Studies have suggested that acupuncture might help with symptoms of anxiety and depression as part of a multi-faceted wellness plan. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is thought to allow life energy (qi) to flow, which is often explained in modern medicine as a possible release of endorphins. This can potentially help with underlying issues that may cause anxiety and depression, including grief or pain.
Community Announcement
MARIJUANA (Cannabis) Although Marijuana was one of the most widely used illegal drugs in Canada, there was only limited research on the prevalence of Marijuana use, and its effects before it became legalized in Canada. The legalization of Marijuana served to reinforce the belief that there was no health risks associated with using Marijuana. Although medical research has now identified a number of health risks with the use of Cannabis, knowledge about the potential risks of use during pregnancy remain largely unknown by the general public. This article addresses the effects of Marijuana on the fetus, infants, and childhood development.
PREVELANCE OF USE: Marijuana is the most common psychoactive substance used by women of child-bearing age, and the most commonly used drug among pregnant women. On average THC levels are 7 times higher, than in the past, increasing the harmful effects of Marijuana.
MYTH: It is a commonly held belief that the Placenta which provides nutrients and oxygen to the fetus through the mother’s bloodstream does not cross the placenta.
FACT: THC rapidly crosses the placenta. Also Marijuana can stay in the mother’s body for weeks, depending on the strength, how often it is used, and the mother’s metabolism.
