Recent research has illuminated a concerning connection between hearing loss and an increased risk of falls, particularly among older individuals. Hearing impairment can compromise spatial awareness and balance, making it challenging to detect potential hazards and maintain stability. Social isolation, often a result of hearing loss, exacerbates these risks. Falls can lead to severe consequences, including fractures and head injuries. However, the good news is that addressing hearing loss through regular screenings and assistive technologies can significantly reduce these risks. Promoting awareness, routine check-ups, and a stigma-free approach to hearing aids can empower individuals to proactively manage hearing loss, enhancing both their quality of life and overall safety.
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Pre-Plan for Peace of Mind
Pre-planning for your final wishes is a compassionate choice that relieves your family of the burdensome task during a time of grief. It provides financial security, shielding against rising costs and disputes. Furthermore, it offers emotional support, allowing loved ones to come together, grieve, and bond. Planning your farewell in advance ensures that your specific wishes and budget are met. It becomes a cherished gift to your loved ones, enabling you to share your life’s story one last time. Remember, if you want to live well and die well, you need to plan your funeral well!
Brain Teaser Answers
1. Your Breath. 2. An hourglass—It has thousands of grains of sand. 3. A candle.
November Brain Teasers
1. What is harder to catch the faster you run? 2. A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most? 3. I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Why is a hospital gown like health insurance? You’re never covered as much as you think you are.
Words to Live By
Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. – Helen Keller
Hiring Housekeepers
Do you or anyone you know enjoy cleaning? We’re looking to hire Housekeepers so you can do what you love and be paid for it. Saskatoon Services for Seniors is looking for kind souls with good work ethic to go to seniors’ homes and do laundry, cleaning, and other related tasks. You won’t need to do any nursing-related tasks so it’s no medical or personal care knowledge is needed. Please inquire if interested.
Have a Truck and a Heart of Gold? Let’s Talk!
Very soon the leaves will start to fall and the yard clean-ups will begin. While many people have compost bins, many more will need them trucked away. We’re looking for people with a sufficient vehicle to haul yard waste for seniors. A few bags of leaves feel a lot heavier when you’re over 55, so thanks to anyone who helps us with this.
Looking for Yard/Lawn Equipment
We are looking for donations of equipment for our lawn, yard and garden services. From simple rakes, snow shovels and garden tools to fancier stuff like lawn mowers and whipper snippers? Did you know that depending on the region, those can be called Weedwackers, Weed Eaters, Edgers, String Trimmers, Line Trimmers… nobody in the world can seem to agree what they’re called.
Help Us Fight off Winter!
We’re Hiring and Accepting Volunteers!
Winter is coming and we won’t be caught unprepared. That’s why Services for Seniors is hiring able-bodied people to help clear driveways, sidewalks and walkways for seniors this winter. Still want to help but don’t have time for a job? We’re also accepting volunteers too! Being snowed in is inconvenient for the able-bodied but it’s downright terrifying for a senior. So contact us and see what openings we have.
Shopping Delivery Program
Regardless of age, we all need to eat. But those groceries can be heavy and the store can be busy and loud. Or you might not have time for it amidst all your other appointments and obligations. So let us shop on your behalf. Our members can phone or e-mail us Monday and provide us with a detailed shopping list and a store to go to. We will buy what you need and deliver it to you. We can even buy non-food items like yarn or cutlery. Maybe a gift for yourself or a loved one? And you’re not obligated to order every week. Some people even only order once to get that item from a store that’s too far from home. But slots are limited (another reason why our volunteers are so important) so contact us for more information.
