What is Chronic Disease Self-Management? Attend the upcoming information session and learn firsthand about the FREE self-management workshops that will be offered at The Four Villages Community Health Centre. Topics to be covered: The Self-Management Tool Box, The Symptom Cycle, Mind Over Body, Goal Setting, and Better Breathing Date: February 22, 2015 Location: 3446 Dundas…
Category: Health Education
#WTSSTips for Seniors and Caregivers: Why Getting Vitamin D Is Important
Do you avoid the sun, suffer from milk allergies, or adhere to a strict vegan diet? If yes, you may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency and this can have serious health effects. Reasons Seniors Need Vitamin D According to WebMD, more and more research points to vitamin D as integral in preventing a number of…
7 April is World Health Day 2015 #SafeFood
Just in case you didn’t get a chance to Like or Comment on our Word Health Day Facebook Post we are sharing the link: World Health Day will be celebrated today (7 April), with The World Health Organization (WHO) highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with food safety under the slogan “From farm to plate, make food…
Flu Season
The Flu season is close at hand. If you missed the flu clinics available throughout November, you can inquire at your Doctor’s office or the Pharmacy. Call the number provided below for more information on flu clinics. Influenza, also known as the flu, can spread to others before symptoms appear. Symptoms include headache, chills,…
EMS Emergency Contact Sheet
Emergency situations can be hazardous for anyone, especially seniors and adults with disabilities. To ensure you get the proper care in the event of an emergency, the Toronto Medical Emergency Services (EMS) have developed a sheet called In Case of Emergency, or ICE for short. We encourage everyone to fill out the form provided in…
