Community News
Happy Holidays

From all of us here at Saskatoon Services for Seniors, we would like to wish all our clients and community supporters a very Healthy and Happy Holiday Season. Wishing you safe and memorable time spent with your family and loved ones. All the best over the Holidays and into 2022!

Friendly Caller Program

Our friendly caller program is free and run by staff, volunteers and Social work practicum students that are passionate about working with Seniors. We aim to decrease social isolation in the Saskatoon senior population by providing social phone calls to those who would benefit from social interaction. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program please contact us today.

Housekeeping Services

Saskatoon Services for Seniors offers housekeeping services for all seniors in Saskatoon. Our staff is screened and fully insured. We are here to assist with many household cleaning services such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, dusting and wall washing. We only provide the services that you require and as such only have a one hour minimum for each appointment. We can provide regular weekly service, bi-weekly services or just when you need us. The fee involved is based on the seniors income and if cost is a barrier, though our donors we can usually overcome this barrier to be able to get seniors the help they need.

Snow Shoveling Program

Forms are now available to sign up for our Snow Shoveling program. If you would like to sign up for this program please contact our office or forms are available on our website at www.saskatoonservicesforseniors.ca.

Help Support Seniors In Our Community Today!

Today more than ever your support is extremely valuable. Your support helps progress our services while playing a vital role in keeping seniors independent. Our generous supporters help to supplement the cost to some of our low income seniors in the community, as well as fund programs that are free to any senior like our Friendly Caller program. 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. Please visit our website at www.saskatoonservicesforseniors.ca and show your support for seniors today!

The Season for Far-Infrared

Winter and the holiday season are a great time to support the lymphatics and the largest detoxification organ – the skin. Far-infrared can offer a number of benefits, including increased cell energy production to boost collagen and elastin production, increased circulation, calorie and fat burning, increased muscle relaxation, and faster injury recovery. Choice Nutrition offers these excellent far-infrared options: 1) Saunas that use toxin-free, 100% Canadian basswood finished with beeswax and that have low EMF output. 2) The Cocoon Wellness Pod, with individualized settings from low heat to hyperthermic, a vibrating base, a head covering, and an infra-red setting.

New Year New You Slimdown Challenge

The New Year is the perfect time to create new goals and milestones in your life. If you’re yearning to become the BEST version of yourself in 2022, why not challenge yourself to meet your health and weight loss goals? A 30-day FOCUSSED well coached slimdown challenge can give you a POWERFUL start to the ‘NEW YOU’ in 2022. With the right fitness classes, strength training, online coaching, and meal plans… you WILL SUCCEED. A timely online challenge creates laser focus on your goals, increases personal accountability and gives you structure and the ‘know how’ to get RESULTS. It also teaches you how to create new lasting lifestyle changes to become and remain the BEST YOU possible.

Protect Teeth from Acid Damage

Dental erosion is a form of tooth wear – where enamel and then dentin is worn down. It is defined as irreversible damage to the teeth caused by chemicals (usually acids). This acid can come from outside sources (e.g., food and drink) or from inside the body. External sources of acids include fruits and fruit juices (particularly citrus), soft drinks, sports drinks, wine, and vinegar. Dental erosion is preventable. The use of a straw can help keep acidic drinks away from the teeth. Rinsing with mouthwash or water after eating can help neutralize the acid exposed to your teeth and gums.

Moving to Assisted Living Facilities

Moving into an assisted living facility can be a major decision for seniors, and one that needs to be considered carefully. It’s a significant life change that can sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety or depression. This isn’t surprising, considering what’s involved in the decision – feeling a loss of independence, moving away from the home you know, and possibly having a completely different schedule to adjust to. It’s important to talk to loved ones and health professionals about any negative thoughts or feelings you might be having, as it is a very big change for your future health and wellbeing.

December Brain Teasers

1. What is a drill sergeant? 2. What is the perfect cure for dandruff? 3. Which is faster, hot or cold? 4. There’s a key that opens no doors but fills your stomach, what key is it? 5. What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus?