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Volunteers Needed!

Join Us in Making a Difference for Seniors in Saskatoon! At Saskatoon Services for Seniors, we are committed to helping seniors maintain their independence by safely staying in their own homes. As the summer season arrives, we are excited to launch our highly sought-after Yard Work and Gardening programs. If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a positive impact, we invite you to volunteer your time. By doing so, you’ll assist seniors in our community in keeping their yards and gardens looking beautiful. Together, let’s create a vibrant and supportive environment for our beloved seniors.

Help Support Seniors in Our Community today!

All support is extremely valuable, be it donations, volunteer time or simply word-of-mouth. It is the people of Saskatoon that enable us to continue helping the city’s venerable population. Your generous donations help us progress our services while playing a vital role in keeping seniors independent. Every dollar of support stays right here in Saskatoon. We have many lower-income seniors that need our services, and the generosity of your support allows us to be able to assist them. Donations of $20 or over will get a tax receipt. We graciously accept cheques, cash, or e-transfer.

Hip Mobility for Pain Prevention

Hip mobility is essential for maintaining proper alignment and preventing pain in other areas of the body. Tight hips can often lead to lower back or knee pain, as the joints above and below compensate for the lack of mobility in the hips. To prevent this, it’s important to incorporate hip mobility stretches into your Physiotherapy program. With effective customized treatments for improving hip mobility, we can help reduce pain in other areas of the body and improve your overall function and movement. Remember, it’s all in the hips!

Seniors Need Connection & Support

Researchers have found that loneliness is just as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Many Canadians may not be aware of the connection between loneliness and poor nutrition and the other serious health implications. With concerns around food security and affordability also being top of mind in Canada, we know our senior population is at a higher risk for both. As an organization dedicated to caring for older adults, Home Instead is urging Canadians to join the effort in ensuring our senior loved ones are getting the care and nutrition they need and helping to end loneliness among older adults.

Plan for the Future

There are many conversations that families should have. One of those concerns your final wishes. Planning your funeral and cemetery arrangements in advance means you can discuss the options with family in a relaxed, stress-free environment. The other conversation is planning for your future health care. If you were sick and couldn’t speak for yourself, would your family know your wishes? You might be surprised by the space between what you want for future care and what your loved ones think you want. It’s important that they know your values, what is meaningful in your life, and how you would like decisions to be made.

Convenient Grocery Program: Let Us Shop for You!

Don’t let the hassle of grocery shopping weigh you down. Join our grocery program and leave the heavy lifting to us. Simply phone or e-mail us on Monday with your detailed shopping list and preferred store, and we’ll handle the rest. Our dedicated volunteers will purchase the items you need, including non-food items like yarn or cutlery, and deliver them to your doorstep. Whether it’s a one-time order or a regular service, we’ve got you covered. Limited slots are available, so reach out to us for more information and enjoy the convenience of stress-free grocery shopping.

Delightful Food Tip: Broth for Another Day

We’ve all been there—buying bulk liquid broth on a super sale only to realize it expires in just a couple of days. But fear not! Instead of making a colossal amount of soup or engaging in a messy water balloon battle, freeze that broth for later use. However, a word of caution: don’t freeze it directly in the cartons. Liquid expands when frozen, leading to bursts. Plus, the wax lining may affect the taste. Pour the broth into freezer-safe containers, filling them ¾ full, and enjoy 2-3 months of flavorful broth to elevate your culinary adventures. Stay tuned for next month’s revelation about the delightful world of wontons!

Compassionate Housekeepers Wanted

Join Our Team at Saskatoon Services for Seniors! Are you a kind-hearted individual with a strong work ethic? Saskatoon Services for Seniors is seeking housekeepers to support seniors in their homes with laundry, cleaning, and related tasks. No nursing-related duties are required. If you have a passion for helping others and desire to be compensated for your efforts, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join our team of compassionate housekeepers and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. Inquire today to become part of our dedicated team.

Seven Pillars of Self Care

1. Knowledge & Health literacy – to obtain health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. 2. Mental wellbeing & Self-awareness – knowing your body mass index (BMI), cholesterol level, blood pressure; engaging in health screening. 3. Physical activity – practicing intensity at a desirable frequency. 4. Healthy eating – having a nutritious, balanced diet with appropriate levels of calorie intake. 5 Risk avoidance – quitting tobacco, limiting alcohol use. 6 Good hygiene – washing hands regularly, brushing teeth, washing food. 7 Rational use of products and medicines – being aware of dangers, using responsibly when necessary.

Product Review: Utrition

Utrition allows you to take action on your nutritional needs, based on your own DNA. This simple and affordable, personalized nutritional formula is made for you using your own SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), which are DNA sequence variations that are unique to you. These are then used to analyze and build a nutritional formulation exclusively for you, by your unique genetic code, built into your DNA. Utrition takes the guesswork out of which vitamins and supplements to take by using your DNA, which can reveal your body’s precise nutritional requirements. Those nutritional requirements are then used to create your own precise nutritional formula.

Furry Friends: Bringing Joy Home

Thinking of adopting a pup? There are so many benefits to owning a dog. Our furry friends have unique personalities and behaviours that will bring joy and entertainment into your world. A pup’s enthusiasm and unconditional love reduces feelings of loneliness and provide comfort in stressful times. Their playful and goofy antics can bring a smile to your face and brighten your day. Go to www.mjhs.ca and visit all the amazing faces waiting for their forever families. If you can’t adopt and would like to help a pet in need, purchase a 4 Paws Lottery ticket!