Groceries can be heavy, and the stores can be very busy and hard to navigate, so let us shop on your behalf by joining our grocery program. 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? If you could use a little help in getting your grocery items, please let us know and we’ll sign you up for this wonderful program.

Here at Saskatoon Services for Seniors we strive to make a difference every day. We do this by helping seniors to remain in their own homes safely for as long as possible. Our very popular Grocery Delivery program is in full swing. We encourage anyone with a heart of gold who likes shopping to volunteer with us so that seniors in our community can continue to live independently in their homes. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping seniors in our community, please contact our office today. All help is greatly appreciated.

Having good posture makes you look strong and healthy and it’s also a critical factor in preventing pain and injuries. For recreational activities like golf, skating, yoga or running, posture actually plays an important role in performance. Posture is critical in preventing workplace injuries that come from repetitive stress or sitting at a desk in front of a computer all day. Physiotherapists can help you discover how to improve your posture by demonstrating positions and stretches for when you start to feel the tension in your body. Make the move to see a physiotherapist!

September is Arthritis awareness month, and we have a few tips to help reduce the symptoms of this painful disease that affects 1 in 5 people.
1. Exercise and weight loss – Yoga is a great form of exercise that can help to loosen up the joints and reduce the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis.
2. Watch your diet – avoiding alcohol and foods high in purines will help to lessen the build up of uric acid, which causes crystals in the joints and increase pain and discomfort
3. Anti-inflammatories – Anti-inflammatories can help to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Common anti-inflammatories are Advil, Motrin and Naproxen.
4. Heat or Cold – Placing heating pads or ice packs on the joints can help to reduce inflammation and relieve joint discomfort
5. Mobility Aids – Using canes, shoe inserts, walkers, raised toilet seats, and other assistive devices can help protect joints and improve your ability to perform daily tasks.

Saskatoon Services for Seniors provides affordable winter snow removal through a partnership with the Ministry of Justice’s Urban Camp program. This program involves supervised inmate crews who assist with various services.
The Urban Camp program offers clients:
• Spring and fall yard cleaning, including leaf and debris bagging.
• Snow shoveling for walks, driveways, and city sidewalks, with services typically completed within 72 hours (3 days) after an average snowfall, and up to 5 days for heavy snowfalls.

Fall is around the corner, and Saskatoon Services for Seniors is ready to assist with a variety of tasks to keep your home and yard in top shape. Our services include fall cleanup, cleaning eaves troughs, outside window washing, hauling lawn and garden refuse and other green waste (such as leaves) to the City of Saskatoon compost site, and handling odd jobs like sweeping garages and assembling patio furniture.

Saskatoon Services for Seniors offers housekeeping services for all seniors in Saskatoon. Our staff are 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 weekly, bi-weekly or call-in services. The fee is based on the senior’s income to keep costs manageable for low-income households. Call us to check availability.