Did you know the @bcrcmp receives multiple calls a day on the Coast from fraud victims? It's more common than you think! Presented by experts from @TDCanada, this workshop will guide you through common fraud attempts and how to avoid becoming a victim. The workshop will start with a presentation followed by a period for questions. This is a FREE event; no registration is required. If you have any questions, you can email 👉 [email protected]. Swipe left ⬅️ for more details. #fraudprevention #scamalert
We are pleased to announce that Yoon Clinic has extended its operating hours! We are now open on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. ⏰✨ Our Monday services include: Acupuncture - ICBC Acupuncture - Cupping & Tuina - Stretch Therapy (Dynamic Tuina) - Orthopaedic Acupuncture & Sports Massage - Acupotomy Therapy - Facial Acupuncture Naturopathic Medicine - Naturopath Visit - IV therapy - Nutrient injections - MSK & Neural Injections These treatments are covered by most extended health care plans, and we offer direct billing for your convenience. We look forward to providing you with these additional appointment opportunities. Schedule your next visit with us and experience the benefits of our expanded hours. ☎️ 604-568-8253 📧[email protected] www.yoonclinic.ca #YoonClinic #ExtendedHours #Acupuncture #NaturopathicMedicine #Healthcare #Wellness #DirectBilling #HealthCareBC #BurnabyBC #VancouverAcupuncture #NaturopathyVancouver #Mondayworks
Learn more about the transition from youth to adult healthcare in this informative post! 🏥⚕️👨⚕️ #law #youth #organisation #legal #healthcare #health #bc #britishcolumbia #healthcare #healthcarebc
People want public health care they can count on, wherever they call home in BC. But we’re facing challenges: communities are growing, people are aging and many doctors and nurses are retiring. We’re taking action so you and your loved ones can get the care you need, when and where you need it. • Opening more after-hour urgent and primary care clinics • Recruiting, training and retaining more doctors, nurses and health workers • Building more hospitals, clinics, cancer centres and care homes closer to home There's more work to do but it's starting to make a difference. 35 UPCCs have opened in BC since 2018 with more to come. We welcomed more than 700 family doctors and 6,300 nurses last year. And more people are getting health and cancer care they need faster and closer to home. gov.bc.ca/BuildingHealthCare #HealthCare #HealthCareServices #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #HealthCareProfessionals #UrgentCare
It's wonderful to see those who grew up in the Kootenays, now practicing medicine and raising their families right here in our community. Dr. Lauren Galbraith, Family Physician Nelson shares her story. #kootenaylakehospital #nelsonbc #kbrh #westkootenay #westkootenays #healthcarebc #sweetlifefordocs #doctorsofinstagram #doctors #nursesofinstagram #healthcare #doctorsofbc #hospitalcare #familypractice #familypractitioners #kootenayboundary
Immigrant Healthcare Guide The Canadian health care system is complex and hard to navigate, especially for newcomers. English language skills, cultural differences and limited understanding of how healthcare is provided in B.C. make it more challenging. The Langley Local Immigration Partnership (LLIP) developed this guide to assist newcomers and those supporting them better understand the health services and supports available in Langley. #immigranthealthecare #newtobc #langleybc #langleycity #langleytownship #fraserhealth @fraserhealth #healthcare #healthcarebc
#HighBloodPressure, also known as #Hypertension, is a blood pressure that is higher than normal. Our blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day depending on our activities. However, if your blood pressure is consistently above normal, it might be a sign of hypertension. The link 🔗 to our bio has some key facts, risk factors, signs to look out for, and how to manage hypertension. #WorldHypertensionDay #HypertensionDay 📸: Mufid Majnun 🏷️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bloodpressure #hearthealth #homehealthcare #healthcareservices #healthcarebc #sunshinecoastcanada #secheltbc #secheltsunshinecoastbc #seniorssafe #seniorssafety #seniorssafeathome #powellriver #powellriverbc #davisbay #langdalebc #gibsonsbc #robertscreekbc #halfmoonbaybc #homehealthcareservices #healthyliving #aging #seniorliving #independentliving #assistedliving #hearthealth #cardiovascularhealth
People in all parts of BC should have access to the health-care services they need. We're improving recruitment, training and retention options for physiotherapists, MRI technologists, pharmacists, and other allied health care and clinical support workers. These types of health care professionals often work in a team-based structure, so people can benefit from wraparound care. And these new actions to grow BC's health care workforce are working. 40,000 health workers have joined BC’s public health system since 2017. Bringing on more health workers is one of the many actions we’re taking to strengthen health care in every part of the province. StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #HealthCareServices #HealthCareProfessionals
Don't have a family doctor? No problem! These clinics on the Sunshine Coast may have limited availability for same-day bookings, but you can try calling them on the specified days/times. Upstream Medical Clinic (604-885-6400) - 9:00am, Monday - Friday Gibsons Medical Clinic (604-886-2868) - 8:30am, Monday - Friday @cowriemedicalclinic (604-670-6222) - 10:00am, Monday - Saturday Arbutus Medical Clinic (604-885-2384) - 9:00am, Monday - Thursday 📸: @nationalcancerinstitute #KeepItCoastal #SeniorLiving #independentliving 🏷️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #homehealthcare #healthcareservices #healthcarebc #sunshinecoastcanada #secheltbc #secheltsunshinecoastbc #seniorssafe #seniorssafety #seniorssafeathome #powellriver #powellriverbc #langdalebc #gibsonsbc #robertscreekbc #halfmoonbaybc #davisbay #homehealthcareservices #healthyliving #aging #assistedliving
#HappyMothersDay to all the inspiring and strong mothers who made us who we are today. We thank you for your patience and unconditional love. #MothersDay #ThankYouMom
Mario Gregorio (pictured) is on a public transit with his backpack adorned with a tag that says, “Please be patient” with a #disability logo to encourage other users to accommodate his needs. May is #TransportationMonth for the #PovertyReductionActionProject on the Sunshine Coast. The Seniors Planning Table Transportation Working Group, along with other Transportation Partners, is seeking your input on transportation on the Coast. Get involved this Saturday, May 11th at the @secheltfarmersmarket or on Sunday, May 12th at the @gibsonpublicmarket by filling out a short survey via the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there! #SeniorLiving #IndependentLiving 📸: @unitedway_bc
It’s that time of year! We are excited to announce that nominations for the 2024 Sunshine Coast People’s Choice Awards (courtesy of the Sunshine Coast Business Recovery Centre) are now open! Please consider nominating Home Healthcare Network for the Health & Wellness Lifestyle category. The link 🔗 is in our bio. We are grateful for your support! #CoastYourVote #KeepItCoastal #PeoplesChoiceAwards
Happy #NationalNursesWeek! We want to honor the incredible contributions of nurses worldwide and take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for their unwavering dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts in providing care and comfort to those in need. Whether on the front lines of a crisis or in the quiet moments of everyday care, nurses play a vital role in shaping our communities and touching countless lives. Let's take this opportunity to celebrate and appreciate their remarkable work, not just during this week, but every day. #ChangingLives #ShapingTomorrow #SafetyAndHealthWeek #HHNBC #HHNBCForYou
The economic power of care creates healthy people and societies and drives healthy economies. Happy #InternationalNursesDay! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and unwavering compassion. #OurNursesOurFuture #NationalNursesWeek #SafetyAndHealthWeek #HHNBC #HHNBCForYou
Congratulations to Wendy Toyer of Richmond! Wendy has dedicated over 19 years to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of British Columbia (ALSBC) as its Executive Director. Under her leadership, the Society established innovative programs that have propped the Society as a role model across Canada. Her many remarkable initiatives in support of ALS patients range from access to equipment and care, psychological support and counselling, to offering safe spaces for youths affected by ALS to connect. Most recently, Wendy is developing “Project Hope”, a collaboration between ALSBC, UBC and the Provincial Government aimed at advancing ALS research and clinical care. Through her advocacy and strategic partnerships, Wendy’s efforts have improved the lives of ALS patients in BC. Learn more about Wendy’s commitment through the link in our bio! #shinethelightbc #elevateexcellence #bcachievement #britishcolumbia #communityfirst #inspireachievement #ALS #ALSBC #healthcareBC #RichmondBC
🌟 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 🌟🧚🏼♀️ 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙨! YES, you heard right! This May 2024, a simple smile is all you need to restore your eyebrows if you’ve lost them due to cancer or alopecia. I am thrilled to provide FREE treatments to all the brave fighters and survivors out there. If you or someone you know is a cancer survivor or is battling alopecia, please contact us on WhatsApp or call us at +1 (604) 832-3139 to join this special offer. 😊 Your smile is truly the greatest reward! 💕 Shiva Fatahi اگر ابروهاتون رو به دلیل سرطان یا آلوپسی از دست داده اید، در ماه می 2024، یک لبخند ساده تمام چیزی هست که برای برگردوندن ابروهاتون بهش نیاز دارید. با افتخار اعلام میکنم که در حال حاضر خدمات میکروبلیدینگ و نانو بروز ابرو برای عزیزان نجات یافته از سرطان و یا درگیر بیماری آلوپسی، در مرکز ما کاملا رایگان و با عشق انجام میگیرد. اگر شما نیازمند این خدمات هستید و یا شخصی رو میشناسید که از سرطان نجات یافته یا با آلوپسی مبارزه میکنه به ما معرفی کنید. لطفاً برای ارتباط با ما، از طریق واتساپ با شماره ۶۰۴۸۳۲۳۱۳۹ با ما تماس بگیرید. 😊 لبخند شما واقعاً بزرگترین پاداش است! 💕 با احترام شیوا فتاحی #CancerSupportBC #AlopeciaAwarenessBC #VancouverCancerCare #AbbotsfordHealth #LangleyCancerSupport #ChilliwackHealth #BCAlopeciaSupport #CancerSurvivorsBC #AlopeciaBC #FightCancerBC #HealthcareBC #BCHealth #BritishColumbiaCancer #VancouverAlopecia #AbbotsfordCancerSupport #LangleyHealth #ChilliwackCancerCare #BCAlopecia #SurvivingCancerBC #AlopeciaSupportGroupBC #cancer
#Healthcare is a hot-button topic for good reason. Many folks don't have a doctor, and living in a boat-access #community like ours presents many challenges when you need to get to an appointment off-coast with a specialist. Join us on Monday, April 29 at 6 pm at the Seaside Centre to learn how the new Sunshine Coast Primary Care Network (PCN) is improving access to expanded #HealthServices and #PrimaryCare for residents in our area. The link 🔗 to register is in our bio. #SunshinecoastBC
Every 3 minutes, someone in Canada hears the words, “You have cancer,” and their life changes forever. #Cancer is a complex disease affecting millions worldwide. From breast to lung cancer, its impact is profound. Understanding its causes—genetic, environmental, and lifestyle—is crucial for prevention. #EarlyDetection saves lives. Being aware of symptoms, accessing diagnostic services, and timely treatment referrals are key. Screening programs, like HPV tests and mammography, play a crucial role in catching cancer early. Cancer treatment varies by type but it usually involves surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Proper care and support improve patient outcomes, including palliative care for symptom relief. The fight against cancer is a global effort. Let's raise awareness and empower action. #CancerAwareness #CancerSupport 📸: @nationalcancerinstitute
Did you know the @bcrcmp receives multiple calls a day on the Coast from #FraudVictims? It's more common than you think! @td_canada experts are bringing you a workshop TOMORROW, April 25 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre to guide you through common #fraud attempts and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. The workshop will start with a presentation followed by a Q&A. #FraudPrevention #ScamAlert 📸: Markus Spiske
You are invited to FACTBC’s free upcoming Lunch and Learn: Labour Mobility - Considerations for Counselling Therapists in Canada Facilitated by Nicole Le Bihan, FACTBC Chair Date: Tuesday, May 28 Time: 12:00-1:00 PM on Zoom Register now: Link in bio Questions? Contact Elaine Unger, FACTBC Contractor: [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . #regulatecounsellingBC #regulatedcounsellingBC #regulatecounselling #healthcareregulation #regulationprotects #healthcare #healthcareBC #protectthepublic #counsellingBC #BCcounselling #mentalhealth #therapy #counselling #counsellingtherapy #factbc #podcast #mentalhealth101 #mentalhealthbc #mentalhealthishealth #mentalhealthcareishealthcare #mentalhealthmatters #arttherapybc #clinicalcounsellors #musictherapybc #therapyforkids #psychotherapists #spiritualcounsellors
Many things have changed in our 30 years of serving Vancouver Island seniors, but one thing remains constant... #wecare #ThrowbackThursday . . . . . . . . . #alwaystheretocare #healthcarebc #seniorsinbc #seniorsadvocate #islandhealth #douglasstreet #jamesbay # #healthcareworkers #heretohelp #caregiversofbc #caregiverlife #caregivers #seniors #yyjbiz #yyjlocal #yyjbusiness #vanisle
People are now benefiting from greater convenience when it’s time to screen for HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer. People can order a self-screening kit online and complete the test at home or at a clinic. Self-screening kits are more accurate and make it possible to catch cancer sooner. Improving how we prevent, detect, and treat cancer is one of many actions we’re taking to strengthen health care. Learn more: ScreeningBC.ca/Cervix #HPV #HPVAwareness #CervicalCancer #CervicalCancerScreening #CancerScreening #CervicalCancerPrevention #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia
#HHNBC Team Member, BJ Doyle @instabeejerama hosts the next online #CaregiversSupportGroup, Thursday, April 18 at 2:00 pm PT! Doyle will be sharing some of his experiences and what he has learned as a caregiver and beyond. Please RSVP by sending an email to 📧[email protected] Zoom Link 👉 bit.ly/3VUtgfg #caregivers #caregiverssupport #caregiving 📸: Nappy Studio
The @55plusbcgames are the largest annual multi-sport event for older British Columbians. The Games offer an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports and activities, from triathlon to cribbage. The 2024 games will be held in Salmon Arm from September 10-14. Participants must be permanent residents of B.C. who are 55 years or older by December 31, 2024. Volunteers of all ages are also needed. Visit the link 🔗 in our bio to learn more and to register today. #55PlusBCGames #WellnessWednesday
“Health is a human right, not a privilege to be purchased.” - #ShirleyChisholm. Around the world, the right to #health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. Conflicts are devastating lives, causing death, pain, hunger, and psychological distress. The burning of fossil fuels is simultaneously driving the climate crisis and taking away our right to breathe clean air, with indoor and outdoor air pollution claiming a life every 5 seconds. The @who Council on the Economics of Health for All has found that at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution. Yet countries are not passing and putting into practice laws to ensure their populations are entitled to access health services. This underpins that at least 4.5 billion people — more than half of the world’s population — were not fully covered by essential health services in 2021. To address these types of challenges, the theme for #WorldHealthDay2024 is #MyHealthMyRight to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, along with safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination. #WorldHealthDay
Many #caregivers experience financial stress associated with providing care for someone, whether it is a person with a disability, an older adult, or a family member or friend with an illness. @familycaregiversofbc’s Guide aims to help caregivers who live in British Columbia think through and identify programs and resources that might provide financial relief. #taxseason #taxes Read the guide via the link 🔗 in our bio.
The physical and emotional demands of caring for an elderly loved one, especially those living with a serious condition, can be exhausting and lead to #burnout. It’s important to prioritize and maintain your own health and #wellbeing to be able to provide the best possible care. #caregivers #caregiving
What is #ParkinsonsDisease? Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects parts of the brain that control movement. Brain cells located in the substantia nigra produce dopamine. When a person moves, dopamine is involved in producing coordinated movements. People who live with Parkinson’s Disease have unintended or uncontrollable movements which include shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Many people above 50 years of age are diagnosed with this disorder, but symptoms are also found at a much younger age (young onset). Since there is no cure, spreading awareness, early detection and treatment are key to slowing down, stopping, or changing #Parkinsons’ progression. @parkinsonsbc has all the information you need on how you can stay informed, get involved, and start conversations. #ParkinsonAwarenessMonth #ParkinsonAwarenessMonth2024 #WellnessWednesday 📸 : Carlos Torres
Wishing everyone a safe and very #HappyEaster weekend! #Easter #Easter20234 📸 : @kaja.reichardt_photos 🏷️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #hhnbc #hhnbcforyou #healthcare #homehealthcare #healthcareservices #healthcarebc #homehealthcarebc #sunshinecoastcanada #secheltbc #secheltsunshinecoastbc #seniorssafe #seniorssafety #seniorssafeathome #powellriver #powellriverbc #davisbay #langdalebc #gibsonsbc #robertscreekbc #halfmoonbaybc #homehealthcareservices #healthyliving #aging #independentliving #seniorliving #assistedliving #sunshinecoastbc
#MarchMadness is almost over, but the importance of developing and maintaining healthy eating habits should always be practiced, even after #NationalNutritionMonth. What are your favorite snacks or meals? Feel free to share in the comments below. 📸 : Ann Nguyen #NutritionMonth #TransformationThursday
Are you or is someone you know in need of care? We provide short sessions and/or full-time care, 24 hrs a day and 7 days a week anywhere on the Sunshine Coast. Your loved one will be in great hands with our #caregivers. Visit the link 🔗 in our bio to get the care you deserve today. #independentliving #seniorliving #wellnesswednesday #assistedliving 🏷️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #wellnesswednesdays #healthcare #homehealthcare #healthcareservices #healthcarebc #homehealthcarebc #sunshinecoastcanada #secheltbc #secheltsunshinecoastbc #seniorssafe #seniorssafety #seniorssafeathome #powellriver #powellriverbc #davisbay #langdalebc #gibsonsbc #robertscreekbc #halfmoonbaybc #homehealthcareservices #healthyliving #aging
Learn more about finding a family doctor or where to access local clinics and emergency rooms. #carebeyondcare #healthcare #bchealth #familydoctor #healthcarebc
Happiness blooms from within! Wishing everyone a very happy #spring! #springequinox #transformationtuesday 📸 : Matt Wang
Happy #StPatricksDay! ☘️ 📸 : @timothycdykes @timothycdykes.photography 🏷️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #homehealthcare #healthcareservices #healthcarebc #sunshinecoastcanada #secheltbc #secheltsunshinecoastbc #powellriver #powellriverbc #langdalebc #gibsonsbc #robertscreekbc #halfmoonbaybc #davisbay #homehealthcareservices #healthyliving #aging #seniorliving #independentliving #stpatricksday2024 #paddysday #paddysday2024 #luckyday #shamrock #hhnbc #hhnbcforyou #assistedliving
People want health care they can count on, now and in the future. We’re taking action to build a health-care system we can rely on now. We're expanding cancer care, treatment beds for mental health and addictions care, and more. Learn more: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare (link in bio) #BCHealthcare #HealthcareBC #BCPoli #BCBudget2024 #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #BritishColumbiaCanada -- 无论现在还是将来，大家都希望能够获得可以信赖的医疗保健服务。政府正在积极采取行动创建可靠的医疗护理系统。我们正在扩展癌症护理服务，以及精神健康和成瘾护理的治疗床位等。 了解更多：StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/zh/Health-Care (简介中附链接) -- 無論是現在還是將來，大家都希望獲得可信賴的醫療護理服務。政府正採取行動建設穩健可靠的醫療護理系統。我們正積極擴展癌症護理、精神健康與癖癮治療床位護理等服務。 了解更多：StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/zh/Health-Care/ (簡介中的連結) -- ਲੋਕ ਅਜਿਹੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੰਭਾਲ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਜਿਸ ਉੱਤੇ ਉਹ ਹੁਣ ਅਤੇ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਰਭਰ ਕਰ ਸਕਣ। ਅਸੀਂ ਇੱਕ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਹੈਲਥ ਕੇਅਰ ਸਿਸਟਮ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ ਜਿਸ 'ਤੇ ਅਸੀਂ ਨਿਰਭਰ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਕੈਂਸਰ ਦੀ ਸੰਭਾਲ,ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਅਤੇ ਨਸ਼ੇ ਦੀ ਲਤ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਸੰਭਾਲ ਲਈ ਟ੍ਰੀਟਮੈਂਟ ਬੈਡ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਿਸਤਾਰ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ। ਹੋਰ ਜਾਣੋ: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/pa/Health-Care (ਬਾਇਓ ਲਿੰਕ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਖੋ) -- Les gens veulent pouvoir compter sur le système de santé, maintenant et dans l’avenir. Nous agissons pour construire un système de santé fiable, notamment par l’expansion des soins contre le cancer et des lits en santé mentale et en dépendances. Plus d’informations sur: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare (Lien dans bio)
Seniors want to be able to live in their own homes with comfort and independence for as long as possible. That's why we're adding more health-care workers to support seniors: home-support workers, social workers, physical therapists and nurses. Other services will also see expansion: to help with bathing, meals, light housekeeping and rides to medical appointments. We're also expanding access to programs that promote physical activity and social connection. We know that it's often friends and family who are the primary support system for seniors in their lives. That's why we're extending supports for day-to-day tasks, so family and friends can spend more quality time with their loved ones. These are just some of the actions we’re taking to strengthen health care so people can get the care they need, where they need it. StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare (Link in bio) #BCHealthcare #HealthcareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #SeniorsCare #BCBudget2024
💤 Sleep is crucial at any age, but it's especially vital for older adults. It helps recharge the body and mind, but many seniors struggle to get enough shut-eye. Factors like decreased melatonin levels and health issues can disrupt sleep. Yet, good sleep offers numerous benefits: 💤 Increased alertness during waking hours 💤 Enhanced memory and focus 💤 Reduced medication usage 💤 Reduced symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety 💤 Improved vascular health 💤 Regulated appetite 💤 Reduced risk of falling 💤 Maintaining a happier and more engaged lifestyle Disrupted sleep in seniors often leads to them spending longer in bed or sleeping at intervals throughout the day, to catch up. Here are a few ways to encourage positive changes to help minimize disrupted sleep in older adults: 💤 Promote an active and regular daily routine that includes both physical and social activities 💤 Ensure the bedroom is dark and quiet at a comfortable temperature 💤 Encourage a well-balanced diet that is rich in protein and tryptophan 💤 Optimize melatonin levels by getting adequate sunlight 💤 Adhere to a regular sleep schedule by waking and going to bed at the same times each day 💤 Limit use of stimulants such as caffeine, sugar, or alcohol 💤 Practice a soothing routine before bedtime such as bathing or reading 📸 : @yanberthemy @ybt_img #worldsleepday Source: bit.ly/42ZTSgn
Keep those kidneys happy and healthy! 🫘 Maintaining an active lifestyle and eating a balanced, nutritious diet can help reduce the risk of kidney problems. Our kidneys are vital for filtering waste, regulating pH levels, controlling blood pressure, and more. Here are a few tips to keep your kidneys healthy. 🫘 Stay hydrated 🫘 Monitor blood pressure and blood sugar levels 🫘 Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains 🫘 Limit salt and processed foods 🫘 Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption #worldkidneyday #kidneyhealth 📸 : www.bostonkidney.com
March is #FraudPreventionMonth, and with reported cases of #fraud on the rise, all British Columbians are encouraged to increase their awareness of current scams. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, more than 62,000 Canadians reported being targeted by fraudsters last year with losses totaling more than $554 million. The link in our bio has a roundup of resources on fraud and #ScamPrevention for seniors to learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. 📸 : @towfiqu_barbhuiya
People facing cancer want to get care close to home. Eligible cancer patients can now access a lifesaving treatment called CAR-T therapy here in BC. Taking action to bring this form of immunotherapy here is a critical milestone toward improving outcomes for people with certain advanced leukemias and lymphomas that don't respond to other treatments. We’re taking many other actions to improve cancer care in BC: • More oncologists • Increasing access to vaccines to prevent and screening tests to detect cervical cancer • Wider access to specialized cancer diagnostics like PET-CT scans and radiation therapy • More access to targeted anti-cancer drugs These are just some of the actions we're taking to better prevent, detect and treat cancer in BC. StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare (link in bio) #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #BCCancer #EndCancer #HealthCare #HealthCareServices #HealthCareBC #HPV #CervicalCancerScreening #CancerScreening
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Let’s continue to #InspireInclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value #WomensInclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. #WomensHistoryMonth 📸 : @von.co #Unsplash
Happy International Women's Day from Kootenay Lake Hospital Facility Engagement. Today we celebrate women and girls around the world, applaud their achievements, and commit to supporting their continued progress toward equality. #inspireinclusion #investinwomen #womeninmedicine #kootenaylakehospital #nelsonbc #healthcarebc #doctorsofinstagram #doctorsofbc #westkootenay #westkootenays #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2024 #IWD2024
Studies show that almost 80% of seniors in Canada have good psychological health. However, Statistics Canada says that #anxiety and #depression among many older adults are usually overlooked. Addressing #MentalHealth concerns and taking action to prevent these conditions, especially for seniors, can improve one’s physical health, reduce emotional suffering, and increase the quality of life. Seniors can cope better to prevent mental health problems by having strong social and psychological support. Below are a few tips to promote psychological health for older adults: ⚕️Stay active daily or at least three to five times a week for even as little as 30 minutes a day to improve your mood and reduce anxiety. ⚕️Practice mindfulness or find ways to keep your mind and body calm. ⚕️Maintain an active social life with family and friends, or join a group/community (i.e. workshops) to overcome feelings of isolation while having a sense of purpose. ⚕️Consider counseling or therapy from trained professionals. ⚕️Helping others can help you through volunteering. Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below for additional tips on how to combat depression, and ease anxiety for improved mental #wellbeing, particularly for older adults. 📸: www.rawpixel.com #WellnessWednesday #SeniorLiving #aging #IndependentLiving
Nurses are a critical part of our health care system in BC. Their dedication helps people when they are most vulnerable. When nurse-to-patient ratios are imbalanced, the quality of care goes down. That’s why we’re taking action to create minimum ratios for acute care settings. This means better working conditions for nurses, better care for patients and shorter hospital stays. To meet these staffing ratios, we’re taking action to improve nurse recruitment and retention. New incentives will help to train new nurses, attract more experienced nurses and keep the ones we have. This approach to growing our workforce and improving patient care – a first in Canadian history – is one of the many actions we’re taking to strengthen healthcare. StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare (link in bio) #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #HealthCareServices #HealthCareProfessionals #Nursing #OurNursesOurFuture #BCNurses #BCHealthcare #BCNursing
Did you know that #MusicTherapy has proven to be particularly effective for people with #ParkinsonsDisease? Our blog, "Music For the Mind" (the link 🔗 is in our bio) explores how this form of therapy can affect function in profound ways. 📸 : Kampus Production #DYK #FactFriday #WorldMusicTherapyDay
Clutter creeps up on all of us, and it is especially challenging for seniors due to the physical and cognitive changes that are happening as they age. A little help can go a long way when it comes to #independentliving. Here are a few ways you can help seniors keep their homes neat and organized: 🧹✨Make safety a priority. Getting rid of hazards is the first step. Items that seniors can trip on include newspapers, loose cords, and unsecured rugs. More importantly, repairing anything that is broken helps seniors get organized. 🧹✨Make a point to check the dates of items in the pantry and refrigerator to prevent them from getting sick and to keep the storage areas clean. 🧹✨Help them feel comfortable parting from extraneous belongings in their home so they can donate and downsize. 🧹✨Come up with ways to give old rooms and spaces a new purpose to prevent clutter from collecting. 🧹✨Set routines and schedules for the general upkeep of specific areas of the house. Not everything has to be done in one day. 🧹✨Consider hiring a monthly cleaning service for tasks that require more physical effort. 🧹✨Organize medications by dose and schedule, label each container or better, ask your pharmacist to have all medication blister-packed. 🧹✨Ensure that everyday and essential items are visible and within easy reach to simplify and make life easier to maintain. Are you a caregiver or someone who is helping an elderly loved one? If so, please feel free to share tips on how to help seniors stay organized and keep their homes clean in the comments section below. #aging #assistedliving #seniorliving
Leisure and recreation play fundamental roles in the quality of an individual’s life, and those who have physical, mental/emotional, or social limitations can have their potential affected when it comes to engaging in meaningful experiences. #RecreationTherapy allows people to accomplish optimal health through purposeful experiences. This systematic process supports functional interventions, leisure education, and opportunities for participation which contribute to maximizing independence and better #wellbeing overall. Follow @ctra1996 or visit 👉 www.canadian-tr.org to learn more. 📸 : Robert Churchill #WellnessWednesday #TherapeuticRecreationAwarenessMonth
On Apr 4 2023 my GP sent me to ER for stomach pain / rapid weight loss. On Apr 6 2024 I finally get the CT scan she ordered to find out why. I’ve since produced an entire season of TV, lost nearly 40lb & normalized my body rejecting 40% of food input. (We renamed Chesterman Beach in Tofino "Upchuck Beach" on my behalf this weekend.) It’s so easy to pretend life is totally normal but the second I remove myself from the carefully crafted techniques I use to function at home everything goes sideways so fast. I had a great time this weekend, and it also showed me how much I’ve normalized and how much work and routine it requires to keep me feeling stable. A year of wondering what’s going on. A year of waiting and learning yet another strategy to function that would be most people’s complete chaos. HOW DID IT TAKE A YEAR????? But yeah, healthcare’s doing great… #bchealth #healthcarebc #canadianhealthcare
Everyone who wants to have a child should have the opportunity to do so. For some people, in-vitro fertilization is one of the few or only options. Starting April 1st, 2025, one cycle of IVF will be free in British Columbia. People who want to grow their family should be able to, regardless of their relationship status, who they love or how much money they make. This will help more people on the path to parenthood, and is just one of the actions we’re taking to grow accessible health care and bring down costs for people. Learn more: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare 🫶🏼I know in 2008 this would’ve cost $40,000-50,000. Share this! #IVF #ivfjourney #IVFTreatment #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #HealthCareServices #FertilityTreatment #fertilitysupport #vancouver #vancouverkids #vancouvermom #vancouvermomblogger #yvrmoms #bcparent #mominfluencer #canadianinfluencer #contentcreator #vancouvercontentcreator #canadiancontentcreator #asiancreativenetwork #asiancreators #vancouverinfluencer #southasianinfluencer
Posted @withregram • @governmentofbc Everyone who wants to have a child should have the opportunity to do so. For some people, in-vitro fertilization is one of the few or only options. Starting April 1st, 2025, one cycle of IVF will be free in British Columbia. People who want to grow their family should be able to, regardless of their relationship status, who they love or how much money they make. This will help more people on the path to parenthood, and is just one of the actions we’re taking to grow accessible health care and bring down costs for people. Learn more: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare (link in bio) #IVF #IVFJourney #IVFSupport #IVFTreatment #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #HealthCareServices #FertilityTreatment #FertilitySupport #FertilityJourney
Everyone who wants to have a child should have the opportunity to do so. For some people, in-vitro fertilization is one of the few or only options. Starting April 1st, 2025, one cycle of IVF will be free in British Columbia. People who want to grow their family should be able to, regardless of their relationship status, who they love or how much money they make. This will help more people on the path to parenthood, and is just one of the actions we're taking to grow accessible health care and bring down costs for people. Learn more: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare (link in bio) #IVF #IVFJourney #IVFSupport #IVFTreatment #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #HealthCareServices #FertilityTreatment #FertilitySupport #FertilityJourney
Our health minister thinks that BC having the longest wait times for walk-in clinics 🏥👩⚕️ in Canada is an extraordinary progress. 🤦🏼♀️🫠 The new pay model certainly has merits for family practice 💰👨⚕️but the failure to see the immediate consequence of doctors leaving walking practice 👋🏻to get that increase in pay💲💵is sheer incompetence. 😒🥴🤬 🙋♀️It’s an obvious. and again fails to address the real reasons B.C. is short on doctors: 🚗👨⚕️💉🤐 mandates & c36, which is ripping HOLES in medical colleges as we speak 📣. While @adriandixbc bumbles 🤡🥸around with our healthcare, we are suffering more and more in BC. 🥺😢 We need competent management 🤓 and accountable leadership. 📋YESTERDAY. Imagine telling your boss that the reports 📄✏️showing your department was performing worse 📊📉than every department like yours in the country, despite spending more 💵, with worsening outcomes ❌ and then trying to say we’re making great progress, 👍🏻👍🏻and other divisions are looking up to yours. 👀😳🤯 #delulu PS don’t worry, he has a plan to fix this problem too… 📝we don’t know what it is because he doesn’t ever specify. I’m just wondering what problem will be created next? 🧐🧐 #bcpoli #bcpolitics #britishcolumbia #bccanada #healthcarebc #bchealth #bchealthcare #bchealthcarematters #bchealthcarecrisis #cancer #bccancer #cancercanada #healthcarecanada @coachdonovanjames @bchealthcarematters
. در تازهترین خبرهای پزشکی، استان بریتیش کلمبیا (B.C.) شاهد افزایش چشمگیر تعداد پزشکان خانواده است. وزیر بهداشت استان، Adrian Dix، اعلام کرد که نسبت به سال گذشته، ۷۰۸ پزشک بیشتر در حال ارائه خدمات پزشکی خانوادگی به شکل مداوم در این استان هستند. بیشترین تعداد این پزشکان، یعنی ۲۱۱ نفر، در منطقه بهداشتی Vancouver Coastal Health مشغول به کار هستند. در پی آن، منطقه Island Health با افزایش ۱۷۹ پزشک خانواده نسبت به سال قبل، دومین رشد بزرگ را تجربه کرده است. مناطق Interior Health و Fraser Health نیز به ترتیب شاهد افزایش ۱۳۸ و ۱۳۲ پزشک بودهاند، در حالی که منطقه Northern Health نیز با افزایش خالص ۳۵ پزشک خانواده روبرو بوده است. ۱۳ پزشک باقیمانده که از "منطقه بهداشتی نامعلومی" آمدهاند، عمدتاً به جوامع دور افتاده در منطقه Northern Health خدمت میکنند. این رشد قابل توجه در تعداد پزشکان خانواده به مدل جدید پرداخت دستمزد به پزشکان در این استان نسبت داده میشود. منبع: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-has-gained-708-family-doctors-over-the-last-year-here-s-where-they-re-working-1.6772815?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Actvvancouver%3Atwitterpost&taid=65d0bbee76567b0001048bb3&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter همراه با هم در ونکوور. با همشهری تفاوت در خبررسانی را احساس کنید: @hamshahri.vancouver @hamshahri.vancouver @hamshahri.vancouver #Vancouver #پزشکان_خانواده #بریتیش_کلمبیا #AdrianDix #VancouverCoastalHealth #IslandHealth #InteriorHealth #FraserHealth #NorthernHealth #ایرانیان_ونکوور #جامعه_ایرانی #HealthcareBC #FamilyDoctors #VancouverHealth #BCHealth #MedicalNews #IranianCommunityVancouver #PersianInVancouver #HealthcareImprovement #DoctorsOfBC #CanadianIranians #Canada #ونکوور #کانادا
#HHNBC wishes everyone a safe and wonderful #FamilyDayWeekend! 📸 : Dylan Sauerwein #FamilyDay #FamilyDay2024 #HHNBCForYou 🏷️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #family #families #healthcare #homehealthcare #homehealthcareservices #healthcareservices #healthcarebc #homehealthcarebc #sunshinecoastcanada #sunshinecoastbc #secheltbc #secheltsunshinecoastbc #sunshinecoastbcisawesome #powellriver #powellriverbc #davisbay #langdalebc #gibsonsbc #robertscreekbc #halfmoonbaybc #aging #seniorliving #independentliving #assistedliving
#HeartDisease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. The good news is there is a lot you can do to prevent it. This #ValentinesDay (and every day!), show your heart all the love it deserves by: ❤️ Eating healthy, balanced meals ❤️ Staying physically active ❤️ Maintaining a healthy weight ❤️ Quitting smoking and limiting exposure to secondhand smoke ❤️ Monitoring cholesterol and blood pressure ❤️ Consuming alcohol in moderation ❤️ Managing stress 📸 : Olga Nayda #ValentinesDay2024 #HeartHealth #WellnessWednesday
#Repost @restorationclinic ・・・ 🚨 W E B I N A R A L E R T 🚨 Talk With The Docs: Cervix Self-Screening Information Session. Did you hear that cervical cancer screening in BC is getting an upgrade? As of January 2024, cervix screening in BC has started transitioning away from cytology (Pap test) to HPV self-screening as the primary testing method. You may have many questions about what this means for you and your health. As a team at Restoration Health Clinic, we feel it’s important that we help our patients understand these changes. This is why @drkatrinaallison_nd and @dr.lizaklassen are bringing you a webinar to help answer your questions! 💭 Why are we transitioning to HPV screening? 💭 How does HPV testing work? 💭 What is the process to do self-screening? 💭 What are the benefits of this change? Are there any drawbacks? 💭 Why is the screening interval changing? 💭 I am due soon for cervical screening. What will my next screening look like? 💭 Can I still get a regular pap test? 💭 How do I find out if I should go to my provider or do a self-screening test? Please bring your questions to our panel of Naturopathic Doctors on Wednesday, February 28th at 12pm. If you can’t attend live, still register and you will receive the recording! 🔗 register via the link in our bio! #HPV #HPVAwareness #CervicalCancer #CervicalCancerScreening #CancerScreening #CervicalCancerPrevention #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia
Every year, from February 7th through 14th is marked as a reminder and celebration for #CongenitalHeartDiseaseAwarenessWeek. It promotes educational information about #CongenitalHeartDefects ( #CHDs). Creating awareness, having conversations about these lifelong complications, and raising funds for research will help save lives. 📸 : Marek Studzinski #DYK #CHDAwareness #CHDAwarenessWeek
#Epilepsy affects almost every aspect of the life of someone who is diagnosed with it. For many individuals living with epilepsy, the stigma associated with the disease is more challenging to cope with than the disease itself. The stigma can discourage people from seeking treatment and can impact social inclusion. Visit 👉www.internationalepilepsyday.org to share and engage in stories that inspire hope, and dispel myths that can reduce stigma. 📸 : Alexandra Grey #WorldEpilepsyDay #WorldEpilepsyDay2024 #InternationalEpilepsyDay #InternationalEpilepsyDay2024 #EpilepsyAwareness
By 2040, physical therapy will need to transform, embracing technology and new practice areas to better serve our communities. Are you ready for the future of healthcare? Find out more about our vision in our new report. Download Vision 2040: Imagining the Futures of Physical Therapy https://bit.ly/CPTBCVision #bchealth #bc #bcphysiotherapist #healthcare #healthcarebc #bchealth
Happy #LunarNewYear! 🧧🐉🏮🎊 📸 : Scribbling Geek (Unsplash) #YearOfTheDragon #LunarNewYear2024 #ChineseNewYear2024 #ChineseNewYear #GongXiFaCai 🏷️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #healthcare #homehealthcare #healthcareservices #healthcarebc #homehealthcarebc #sunshinecoastcanada #secheltbc #secheltsunshinecoastbc #powellriver #powellriverbc #davisbay #langdalebc #gibsonsbc #robertscreekbc #halfmoonbaybc #homehealthcareservices #sunshinecoastbc #hhnbc #hhnbcforyou #aging #seniorliving #indepenentliving #assistedliving
We’re making progress expanding BC’s health care capacity. Since 2022, we’ve had an increase of more than 700 family doctors and nurse practitioners, and nearly 300,000 people have been connected with a primary care provider. Since October, hundreds of family physicians and nurse practitioners have said that they are able to take on new patients, and we’re working now to match people who need care with these care providers. There’s a lot of work still to do to help more people and we’ll keep taking action to attract new health care workers and keep the ones we have so more people in BC can be connected with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Register today with the Health Connect Registry so we can get you connected to a primary care provider as they become available in your community: HealthLinkBC.ca/Health-Connect-Registry (link in bio) #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia #HealthCareServices #HealthCareProfessionals #NPsOfferSolutions
🚨 W E B I N A R A L E R T 🚨 Talk With The Docs: Cervix Self-Screening Information Session. Did you hear that cervical cancer screening in BC is getting an upgrade? As of January 2024, cervix screening in BC has started transitioning away from cytology (Pap test) to HPV self-screening as the primary testing method. You may have many questions about what this means for you and your health. As a team at Restoration Health Clinic, we feel it’s important that we help our patients understand these changes. This is why @drkatrinaallison_nd and @dr.lizaklassen are bringing you a webinar to help answer your questions! 💭 Why are we transitioning to HPV screening? 💭 How does HPV testing work? 💭 What is the process to do self-screening? 💭 What are the benefits of this change? Are there any drawbacks? 💭 Why is the screening interval changing? 💭 I am due soon for cervical screening. What will my next screening look like? 💭 Can I still get a regular pap test? 💭 How do I find out if I should go to my provider or do a self-screening test? Please bring your questions to our panel of Naturopathic Doctors on Wednesday, February 28th at 12pm. If you can’t attend live, still register and you will receive the recording! 🔗 register via the link in our bio! #HPV #HPVAwareness #CervicalCancer #CervicalCancerScreening #CancerScreening #CervicalCancerPrevention #HealthCareBC #ProvinceOfBC #BritishColumbia
additional income? Are you working in Sechelt and seeking housing or accommodation? Be sure to join @happipad at the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre on Monday, February 12th from 2 PM to 4 PM to learn about the benefits of home-sharing with a housing companion, including contributing to the economy, improving health, addressing the housing crisis, and providing a sustainable approach to aging in place.
It has been a relatively mild winter lately, and the Groundhog said that there are only 6 more weeks of winter left, but it’s important to recognize that older adults are especially susceptible to cold-related illness and injury. Seniors often lose body heat much faster compared to younger people and a chill can more easily turn into hypothermia or frostbite. Here are a few simple winter safety tips to help seniors stay safe for the rest of the cold months: ❄️ Dress appropriately for the weather (layers, waterproof and wind-resistant gear!) ❄️ Manage seasonal depression ❄️ Eat a well-balanced diet (Calcium and Vitamin D are key!) ❄️ Winterize your home ❄️ Stay safe on the road. Source: www.onemedical.com #seniorliving #safetytips #wellnesswednesday
Introducing Walk-In Thursdays at Parsa Wellness Clinic 🩺 Discover the convenience of on-demand medical attention with our new Walk-In Thursdays at the clinic. Our dedicated family doctor is ready to provide diagnoses, effective health management, treatment plans, swift prescriptions, and direct referrals to specialists. Experience personalized care tailored to your health needs, without the wait. 📞 For more information, call us now at (604) 770-4816. #ParsaWellnessClinic #NorthVancouver #MedicalClinic #Vancouver #WestVancouver #FamilyDoctor #HealthCareBC #BC #WalkInService #ImmediateCare #HealthWellness #NoAppointmentNeeded