Good Neighbours Active Living Centre offers a variety of presentations that are of interest to those 55+. Coming up in September, we will be offering the following presentations:
• Turning Pages – program for individuals 50-70 who are struggling with sadness, anxiety or later life transitions • Winnipeg General Strike • Coffee & Conversation with the Rainbow Resource Centre • When We Were Growing Up • Falls Prevention • Vacation Properties • Travel Talk: Africa • Ukulele 101 • Estate Planning
For more information, please call 204-669-1710, or email [email protected].
Community News
Sore, Itchy, Burning Eyes?
It could be “Dry Eye”. This is a medical condition that occurs when the eye does not produce the correct volume of tears, when tear chemistry changes, or when tears disappear too quickly. Dry eye can be a temporary or chronic condition caused by risk factors such as hormonal changes, certain medications, diseases, ageing, and laser eye surgery. Dry eyes are not vision threatening but can affect everyday life in doing things comfortably like computer use and reading. It should be managed to avoid future potential problems such as corneal scars. See your Optometrist, as they will assist in prescribing proper relief of symptoms.
The Power of Touch
There are approximately 5 million touch receptors in your skin and 3000 on the tip of your finger. Whenever we get touched or when we receive a massage, our body releases endorphins that are natural pain- killers. Massage not only helps us relax, but it also gives our immune system a boost! Receiving a 45-minute massage has been found to increase the number of white blood cells that help defend the body from disease. Do you suffer from sleep problems? 60 minutes of massage have the same effect on your body as 7 to 8 hours of good sleep. The antidote to a stressful day or health ailments could lie right at our fingertips.
Improve Your Focus & Concentration
Very often, the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHD-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. The key to turning these conditions around is to give the body what it needs to strengthen specific areas of the brain and nervous system. This can be achieved naturally with specialized nutritional formulations, which will replenish the body and alleviate symptoms.
Caring for Those with Dementia
Things can feel unpredictable when you have a loved one with dementia. There will be days when they can recall memories from as far back as their childhood, while other days they may seem confused and withdrawn. Over time, people with dementia require specialized care, to support families who want to do the best for their loved ones. This specialized care can be provided in care homes, or your loved one can remain in their familiar surroundings with the help of professional in-home care. In-home care providers engage and encourage their clients, while also offering helpful tips for family members.
Plan Your Winter Getaway!
With the arrival of fall, we know that winter is inevitable. When the cold creeps in and the snow is blowing, why not get away from it all with a great vacation to somewhere warm and sunny? Travelling to the Caribbean, Hawaii, or South America can help you beat the winter blues and come home with a sun-kissed glow and a smile on your face. If you plan to travel over the busy Christmas/New Year’s season, or during Reading Week or Spring Break, it’s best to start your travel plans now to ensure your trip is exactly what you want!
Improve Your Focus & Concentration
Very often, the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHD-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. The key to turning these conditions around is to give the body what it needs to strengthen specific areas of the brain and nervous system. This can be achieved naturally with specialized nutritional formulations, which will replenish the body and alleviate symptoms.
Reflexology – More Than a Foot Rub!
Reflexology is a natural therapy that reduces pain, stress & tension in the body and improves circulation (cardiovascular & lymphatic) and elimination. There are reflexes in the feet which are connected to every part, organ and gland through a subtle energy that flows through channels in the body. When there is discomfort like stress, trauma, injury or illness, blockages develop in these channels and the flow of energy becomes disrupted. By applying pressure to these reflexes, signals are sent via the nervous system that release these blockages, relax the body and balance the natural functioning elsewhere in the body. It is a total ‘reboot and rebalance’!
Kids and Stress
Children face stress every day. It is important to recognize that every child is different, and so are their triggers and reactions to stress. It is helpful for both the children and their parents, to know some active ways to deal with everyday stress. Try some of these stress reducing activities to help alleviate symptoms. Breathing exercises, heading outdoors, exercise, practicing meditation, good sleeping habits, listening to music, playing with the family pet, doing puzzles, taking a bath, or simply talking to friends and family are a few ways to help your body relax and cope.
Avoiding Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is an impact or blow that causes your head to jerk forward or backward and can cause neck strain. The sudden force stretches and strains the muscles and tendons in your neck. Reduce your risk by ensuring the top of the head restraint in your vehicle is at least level with the top of your head. Position the head restraint so it’s as close to the back of your head as possible. Whiplash injuries respond well when assessed and treated by a physiotherapist. Prescribed exercise programs focused on stretching and strengthening are effective in managing these types of injuries.
Medication Review with a Pharmasave Pharmacist
Taking your medication properly is one of the most effective ways to manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Up to 25% of Canadians are admitted to the hospital annually because they don’t take their medications as prescribed. Schedule a Medication Review with your Pharmasave Pharmacist to discuss how to take your medications and for how long, understand if your medications are working properly, manage potential side effects and help you stay on track. Get the most from your medications with a Medication Review.
