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Page 6 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2007Fruitcakes have been around since Roman times. Theyhad raisins, pine nuts, pomegranate seed and barley mash.There are numerous different kinds now.Carols came from a Greek word for a dance accompaniedby flute music. By the 1600s, carols involved singingmainly of Christmas songs and hymns. Most carols werecomposed in the 1700s and 1800s.Home Care Specialistswith Heart• Personal Care• Home Makers• Companion• House Cleaners• RespiteIf you need a servicethat you don’t see — call:IN-HOME CARE851-0078We Aim To Fill All Your Needs!#314 — 141 Victoria Street, KamloopsFax: 851-0016inh02As many as two out of threeadults suffer low back painat some point in their life.The good news is lowback pain usually lasts only afew days or weeks. The badnews is it often returns.Here are some things youcan do to help prevent orreduce low back pain:Ways to help reduce low back painAction steps for healthier brainsThe brain is arguably the most important organ in our body,playing a role in every action and in every thought. Butwhat do we really know about maintaining a healthy brain?According to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., it is nevertoo soon – or too late – to improve your brain health andmake changes that might also help reduce your risk of developingAlzheimer’s disease.While currently there is nothing to indicate you can preventAlzheimer’s disease, a growing number of studies areshowing there are things you can do to help reduce your risk.“You can’t do anything about aging, and you can’t do anythingabout your genes, but practically everything else youcan do something about,” says Terri Maynard, Support andEducation Coordinator of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.Cariboo Manor❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖• Exercise regularly. Ask yourdoctor about aerobic exercise(such as walking or swimming)and exercises thathelp strengthen your back,stomach and legs.• If you must lift somethingheavy or do weight trainingexercises, get some advice onproper lifting techniques.Cariboo Manor is a supported living homefor ambulatory seniors offering:• comfortable, secure family atmosphere • weekly housekeeping services• private rooms with ensuite • nutritious, home-cooked meals• capable, caring housekeeper available 24 hours per dayOperated by the Cariboo Home Society, a non-profit charitable organizationFor information call 579-9350 or Janet at 579-5262Cariboo Manor 831 Serle Road, KamloopsWe have a room available November 1st, 2006car03• Keep an eye on yourweight. Excess pounds canput strain on your lowerback.• Stop smoking. Nicotinecan rob your body of nutritionand make your bonesbrittle. This can make youmore prone to injury.If your back pain is severeor doesn’t go away withproper care and exercise, itmay signal, or trigger, otherhealth problems.So if low back pain isgetting in the way of yourenjoyment of life, visit yourdoctor and talk about whatyou can do to put springback in you step.The Society, which is launching a nationwide campaign“Heads Up for Healthier Brains!” during Alzheimer AwarenessMonth in January, recommends the following actionspeople can take to help maintain or improve their brainhealth:• Challenge your brain – keep the brain active every day.For example: play games or maintain a hobby. Research hasfound that keeping the brain active seem to increase its vitalityand may build its reserves of brain cells and connections.• Be socially active – staying connected socially helps youstay connected mentally. The more engaged you are the better.This can include taking a class, staying active in thework force or becoming a volunteer.• Choose a healthy lifestyle – a healthy lifestyle is as importantto brain health as it is to the heart and the rest of thebody. Diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and obesityare all risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. It is important tomake healthy food choices, reduce stress, be active and avoidsmoking and excessive alcohol consumption.• Protect your head – brain injuries, including repeated concussions,can be linked to the development of Alzheimer’sdisease. Wear an approved helmet when participating insports, wear a seatbelt and protect against concussions.For more information on Alzheimer’s disease, reducingyour risk or the Alzheimer Society, contact Terri Maynard atthe Alzheimer Society Resource Centre at 377-8200 or 1-800-886-6946, or go to our website at www.alzheimerbc.org.Especially for Seniors:Free Deliveryin the downtown areaMon. to Fri.BakeryButterflake Rolls12s $2.28Bundt CakesSelect Varieties $4.79 567gDeliCreamy HavartiSelect Varieties $1.78 100gBeer Sausage.98¢100gCoke andPepsiCoke, Sprite, Ginger Aleand Select Flavours2 Litreor Flavours Plus DepositSelect Varieties2 Litre.98¢Meat DepartmentCook's Smoked Ham HalvesButt or shank $5.03/kg. . . . . . . . . . .$2.28/lbBurns Bacon500g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.98Sun Rype Blue Label Apple Juice1L + deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/$4.00Motts Clamato Juice1.89L select varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/$9.99W.F. or SeaHaul Smoked Oysters85g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/$3.00Old Dutch Potato Chips235g Select Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/$4.98Green Giant Vegetables341-398ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88¢Grade A TurkeysFrozen, Under 7kgLimit 1 with a min$25 purchase,excluding the priceof the Turkey, Lotto andTobacco purchasesVirginia Smoked HamsBoneless 2kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.98Aquastar Shrimp RingsFrozen 2.27g . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/$9.99$1.18Christie SnackCrackers100-454g.98 ¢ Selected $ 7.98per LBlbVarietiesProduce DepartmentChinese Mandarin Oranges5 ib box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.88Broccoli BunchesCalifornia Grown . . . . . . . . . .78¢/lbKraft Salad DressingsStove Top Stuffing475ml Select Variety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.98Nabob Traditional Coffee326g Select Varieties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.98Philly Chip Dips227g Select Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/$4.00Kraft Specialty Cheese200g Select Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.48Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese150-250g Select Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/$5.00$1.98Jumbo YamsU.S. Grown . . . . . . . . . . . . .58¢/lbBrussel SproutsCalifornia Grown #1 . . . . . . $1.48/lb112-120g Select Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98¢Ocean Spray Cranberries398ml Select Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/$3.00Dairyland Whipping Cream500ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.18Imperial Margarine1.36kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.98Breyers Classic Ice Cream2L Select Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.48UptownFoods100% locally owned and operatedVisit us downtown on 5th Ave for all your grocery needsPhone (250) 851-8651 • Fax (250) 851-2086 • 120 5th Ave. (corner Lansdowne & 5th) Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am to 7:30pm Sunday & Holidays 10am to 6pmOpen Sunday, Christmas Eve 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. 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