November – Fall Prevention Month

November – Fall Prevention Month

Posted by Nick Serafini, R.Kin at the Upper Grand Family Health Team Likely many of us have thought in recent days, “How is it November already?!” It can be that time of year when we all start talking about how cold the weather has become and when we start to worry...
Dual Task Exercise, Nick Serafini, RKin. Upper Grand FHT

Dual Task Exercise, Nick Serafini, RKin. Upper Grand FHT

Balance and stability are something that can be here one day and gone the next. Most importantly it is often something that is not dependable when we really need it. But recently I attended a webinar hosted by two experienced Physiotherapists from BC that piqued my...
Nutrition & COPD

Nutrition & COPD

Post created by the Upper Grand Family Health Team Registered Dietitians Have you wondered how nutrition and food choices impact your breathing when managing your COPD? Although each person’s needs are different and unique, it is important to talk to your Doctor or...
Spring into an Active Lifestyle

Spring into an Active Lifestyle

Adapted from a post by Andrea Riddell, R. Kin, – Mount Forest FHT We all know that moving more is good for us but getting the recommended amount can feel really overwhelming, even when we know it’s connected to health. An active lifestyle is simply defined as...
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

It’s International Women’s day! “International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.”[1] The theme for...
Skip to content