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Food to Eat to Improve Bone Health

May 9, 2022

Improving bone health is essential, regardless of age. Developing and maintaining strong and healthy bones should never stop. Incorporating these foods and vitamins into your diet will help keep your…

Winter Sun Safety: What You Need to Know About Protecting Your Skin in the Winter

May 9, 2022

Written byNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist Slathering your skin with sunscreen, being vigilant about sun exposure is usually associated with the summer months, when the sun shines bright and…

Let’s Call it Mental Wellness

May 9, 2022

Written byHinduja Raj M , Communications Volunteer Have you heard the famous quote “A sound mind is a sound body”? We have no doubts in agreeing to the Greek philosopher…

Alzheimer’s: Do You Know Enough?

May 9, 2022

Written byKrysta-Leigh Thames, Communications and Marketing Student It is quite possible you have interacted with someone with Alzheimer’s disease at least once in your lifetime, whether you knew it or…

Alzheimer’s Awareness: What Can You Do To Prevent/Delay Alzheimer’s?

May 9, 2022

Written byJoanne Tandoc, Community Caregiver Wellness Coordinator New year, new resolutions, new brain.  What do these 3 have in common? These tend to be top-of-mind at the beginning of each…

Stopping the Flu, Is Up to You

May 9, 2022

Written byNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist What Is Influenza (Flu)? Influenza, or flu as it is more commonly known, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that…

Falls Prevention Month

May 9, 2022

Written by,Mobility Matters, a Canadian Rehabilitation company, providing Fall Prevention exercises​ to SCHC’s Adult Day Program clients. November is Falls Prevention Month! The Facts More than one-­‐third of Canada’s elderly…

Mental Illness Awareness Week

May 9, 2022

Written byNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist Mental Illness Awareness Week! Mental health refers to your emotional and psychological well-being. Your mental health helps you to deal with life’s adversities,…

Types of Mental Health Disorders

May 9, 2022

Written byNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist Mental health disorders have been classified into a few broad categories. The list below is not exhaustive and should not be used to…

5 Ways You Can Support a Loved One or Client with Mental Health Concerns

May 9, 2022

Written bySherrie Mohamed, M.Ed, MSW, RSWSocial Worker/Psychotherapist, Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPPC) This week was Mental Illness Awareness week. Mental Illness Awareness Week works to de-stigmatize mental health issues and…