Clean fruits and veggies naturally with Fresh Produce Wash by Norwex®. This product removes unwanted residue, dirt, chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, and microbes, all at once. Fresh Produce Wash is USDA certified 97% bio-based content from plants and other renewable sources, with no phosphates, sulphates, or parabens. It also helps extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables and leaves no after taste, odor, or film on your food. Pair this with our 2-sided Veggie and Fruit Scrub Cloth – rough on one side to scrub away dirt, wax, and debris, and smooth on the other for polishing.
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Preparing to Sell Your Home
Thinking of selling your home to downsize or move to a senior-supportive environment? Not sure where to start? Decluttering and preparing your home for sale can feel overwhelming, though its often less complicated than we think. To get your home ready for sale: 1) Sort items into piles to help you determine what to keep/sell/donate/toss. 2) Make any minor repairs and consider repainting with neutral colours, if necessary. 3) Give the home a good, thorough cleaning. 4) Remove most of your personal items, like photos and art objects. 5) Remove anything you plan to keep, such as window coverings.
Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency
1.85 million Canadians suffer from iron deficiency*.
To ensure that you aren’t one of those, speak to your healthcare provider to ensure that you are meeting your iron needs. Iron is found in specific food sources, however if you are not meeting your iron requirements, iron supplements are available. There’s a once daily dosing option with the highest amount of elemental heme iron, and better gastrointestinal tolerability available. You no longer have to suffer from the well-known side effects of iron supplements or take 2-3 capsules a day. Cheers to the Power of One.
HEMAFORTE 1™ can be purchased at www.hemaforte.ca
or your local pharmacy. Please give your pharmacist the product codes McKesson #146492 and #146497.
*5% of Canadians have iron deficiency, as per Statistics Canada reports. Statistics Canada. Iron Sufficiency of Canadians. Catalogue no. 82-003-XPE Health Reports, Vol. 23, no. 4. December 2012.
HEMAFORTE 1, Seaford Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Get your Hearing Checked!
Most people with hearing loss can be helped by daily use of properly chosen and properly fitted hearing aids. Current hearing aid technology is very sophisticated and effective. A trial period of several weeks with hearing aids allows you to experience amplification. Your hearing care professional will coach and explain the process as you go. If you suspect hearing loss, reach out to your local Hearing Care Professional for help with your hearing and have your hearing tested. We recommend that all adults over fifty years of age should have a baseline hearing test. Contact us for a complimentary hearing test and consultation.
Tips for a Healthy Home
While we are mindful about nourishing our bodies with wholesome foods, clean water and activity, consider the health of our homes. The presence of mould and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can cause a myriad of health complaints such as headaches, nausea, respiratory issues, organ and central nervous system damage. Indoor air pollution can be five times higher than outdoor air pollution! The best ways to reduce harmful air quality in our homes are to eliminate mould, prohibit smoking indoors, increase ventilation and ensure home improvement projects use materials with low or no VOCs. Source https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality
Choosing a Personal Trainer
Over 50 and looking for a personal trainer? Make sure they ask you the following questions: What are your fitness/health goals? What’s your exercise history? Do you have any injuries, physical limitations, or medical conditions? Have you ever had a joint replacement? Have you discussed fitness with your physician? Be sure to ask them about their qualifications, certifications, and experience. Do they have expertise training people who have health issues like your own? And – this is really important – do you like this person? Can you see yourself enjoying time with them, or interacting via computer for virtual training?
Reduce the Risk of Falling
Did you know that 1 in 4 people aged 65 and older falls each year? Here are some ways that you can take a stand against falling: 1) Acknowledge that you are losing balance and seek help. 2) Consult your healthcare provider to review your medications. 3) Get an eye exam. 4) Get a Fall Risk Assessment. 5) Keep moving and exercising to improve leg strength and balance. 6) Wear shoes with better support and grip. 7) Make your home safer by removing clutter/tripping hazards and ensuring you have better lighting in all areas in and around your home.
Home is Where the Heart is…
… Even if you can’t remember which box you packed it in. Is moving a great idea until you actually think about packing up and moving? Of the 100’s of things to consider, you should develop your plan before you ever list your property. No one ever said that “Buying or Selling your home and moving is easy and you’ll never feel like giving up”. Let my years of experience help make it easier by working with you from the start of your plans and helping you keep calm when it is your moving day.
Great Local Events in February
Feb 12, 2022: God’s Heritage Service – Redeemed Christian Church 1pm
Jan 15 – Mar 12: 50 Years of Saskatchewan Craft, is an exhibition highlighting the history and legacy of Handmade House. This artist cooperative has had a tradition of quality Saskatchewan craft since the early 1970’s. Saskatchewan Craft Council 813 Broadway Ave.
Friendly Caller Program
Our friendly caller program is free and run by staff, volunteers, and social work practicum students who 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 services, bi-weekly services, or just when you need us. Fees are based on the senior’s income, but if cost is a barrier, our donors can often get seniors the help they need.
