e-Learning: Secrets to living longer and better – in Korean Culture
Presented by Momiji / JSS / Yee Hong Centre 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about Depression, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), joined by Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, on Wednesday, April 14, 3 – 4 pm. *Held in English What is this session about? The […]
Myth & Fact of COVID-19 Vaccine
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1.5-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about “Myth and Fact: COVID-19 Vaccine”, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, March 31, 3 – 4:30 pm. *Held in English with Japanese interpretation What is this session about? Inviting the nurses from Scarborough […]
e-Learning Session: Anxiety
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about Depression, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, Jan 27, 2 – 3 pm. *Held only in Japanese What is this session about? Bringing back the guest speaker of well-liked seminar on Depression, psychologist […]
Influenza Vaccine
Tomoko Fukushima, Registered Nurse Every year around the end of October, the flu-shot becomes available in Ontario. There are a few types of flu vaccines, but most clinics use two types – Quadrivalent flu vaccine for people from 6 months to 64 years of age, and Trivalent high dose flu vaccine for 65 years and older. According to […]
COVID-19: financial supports/services
Index: (1) Government of Canada 1. COVID-19 Benefits and Services: Economic Response Plan Support for Individuals & Families Canada Child Benefit / Tax credit payment / Extended deadline for tax return / Mortgage support / Student Support / RRIFs / Support for OAS & GIS recipients Support for Workers & Job Loss Canada Emergency Response […]
COVID-19: Support for Seniors
1. Grocery shops with Special Hours for seniors 65+ and other vulnerable populations (generated by The 519 on Apr 5, 2020) Eataly: 8-9 am Food Basics: First hour of opening (7-8 am, may vary by some locations) FreshCo: First hour of opening (hours vary by location) Loblaws: First hour of opening (hours vary by location) […]
COVID-19: Taking Care of Mental Health
(1) Mental health (general) 1. Coping with stress and anxiety / Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) **While it is important to be informed and to take action to limit the spread of infection, the amount of information and attention on this topic can increase stress and anxiety. 1-a. Strategies to maintain your mental wellness […]
HEALTH: 5 Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
HEALTH: 5 Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions Nelson Beltijar, Certified Personal Trainer and Athletic Therapist Five, Four, Three, Two, One … Happy New Year! As the ball drops in Times Square on January 1st, many people make the resolution, “This will be the year that I get my Health, Wellness, and Fitness back.” […]
HEALTH: Stress and Illness
Nelson Beltijar, Personal Trainer and Athletic Therapist Last issue I talked to you about the importance of learning to let go of the stress in your life. This issue I want to expand on the adverse effects that prolonged stress can have on your mind and body. Most importantly, I want to share strategies for […]