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Oral Health

Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. There are many oral health problems that can reduce a person's quality of life, thereby affecting their physical, mental and social well-being. Learn more about how you can prevent these problems.

2019-03-31T16:46:49-07:00Categories: Health|

Apple

A medium apple (3” diameter, with skin on) contains about 95 calories, 4.4 grams of fiber, and is a good source of vitamin C. Soluble fiber (mostly found in the fruit’s flesh) – helps prevent cholesterol buildup in blood vessels. Insoluble fiber (mostly found in the fruit’s skin) – binds water and provides bulk in [...]

2021-11-18T07:56:43-08:00Categories: Past News Archives, Uncategorised|

Keep Well Volunteer Tea

Keep Well volunteers were honoured at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event at Silver Harbour on June 21st, 2017. Dignitaries included MLA's Ralph Sultan and Jane Thornthwaite; Mayors Mussatto and Walton; Anna Louie and Malcolm McCucheon from PARC  Retirement Living and Danielle Kyei, the Outreach Assistant to MP Terry Beech. Red and white roses were handed [...]

2021-11-18T07:39:16-08:00Categories: Past News Archives|

A New Keep Well Site!

Come and join us at St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church. Exercises with Christine Colbow begin at 11:30 am on Tuesday mornings. Come and have your blood pressure taken at 11 am.  The address is: 220 8th Street West, North Vancouver, V7M 1N1.  

2021-11-18T07:39:13-08:00Categories: Past News Archives|

Keep Well Week 2017

We celebrated our 30th Anniversary during Keep Well week from 11th to 15th September 2017. A demonstration class was held at Capilano Mall on Wednesday 13th September. There was cake and  Starbucks coffee for everyone. There were celebrations, speakers and prizes at each one of the eight sites throughout the week. Thank you to all who [...]

2021-11-18T07:39:10-08:00Categories: Past News Archives|

Cranberry Delight Spread

8 oz (225 gm) light cream cheese, softened 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup cranberry relish 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Beat cream cheese and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy.  Stir in cranberry relish and pecans.  Refrigerate at least 1 hour.  Garnish as desired.  Serve on celery or plain crackers.

2017-02-27T23:39:49-08:00Categories: Recipe|

Signs of a Stroke

A common concern as we age is that it potentially increases our risk of us or our friends having a stroke. The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation has information on what to watch for in ourselves or others.

2019-03-31T16:53:23-07:00Categories: Health|

Apples

A medium apple (3” diameter, with skin on) contains about 95 calories, 4.4 grams of fiber, and is a good source of vitamin C. Soluble fiber (mostly found in the fruit’s flesh) – helps prevent cholesterol buildup in blood vessels. Insoluble fiber (mostly found in the fruit’s skin) – binds water and provides bulk in [...]

2018-01-21T11:16:42-08:00Categories: Food Post|Tags: |
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