Managing arthritis means optimizing mobility and slowing disease progression with medications. Consult your pharmacist for pain relief and joint stiffness remedies. Patience is key, as medication effects might take weeks. Adaptation is crucial – shorten walks, take a chair yoga class, or explore gentler hobbies. Occupational therapists offer aids for pursuits you cherish. Exercise is vital, especially swimming and walking, which boost joint movement and muscle strength. Stay socially active through activities like swimming and exercise programs. Maintain joint health through exercise, a balanced diet, and supplements. Combat interference with daily life using anti-inflammatories, hot/cold therapy, and aids. Prioritize self-care for a fulfilling life despite arthritis challenges.
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Family-First Products by Norwex
Nothing is more important than your family—they deserve only the highest quality, safest, most effective products. Enter Norwex: Our first priority is safe, clean products you can feel good about. With Norwex, you can wrap your children and pets in love, not harmful chemicals. Our range of safer products ensures you can keep them clean and dry while bringing peace of mind to you and your loved ones. From cleaning supplies to personal care items, Norwex provides a healthier, more environmentally friendly way to care for your family and your home, because your family’s well-being is our top concern.
Keeping Pets Healthy and Homebound
At Moose Jaw Humane Society (MJHS), our mission is to foster strong, healthy bonds between families and their pets. With shelters often at capacity, we’re partnering with the community to keep pets where they belong—at home. By offering accessible healthcare options and collaborating with the local food bank to provide pet food, MJHS is ensuring that pets remain with the families who love them. This proactive approach not only promotes the well-being of animals but also strengthens our community, keeping pets out of shelters and in the homes they cherish.
Shopping Delivery Program
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.
Infrared Sauna Therapy: Relax and Heal
If you have asthma or arthritis and can’t engage in strenuous exercise, the far infrared sauna at Fit 4 Life is a great alternative. The radiant heat increases heart rate, promoting cardiovascular fitness and lowering cholesterol, similar to regular exercise. Far infrared therapy also aids in weight loss, boosts metabolism, and alleviates joint stiffness and inflammation. Regular sessions offer numerous health benefits, allowing you to relax and enjoy the natural wellness that comes with each visit. Experience the power of infrared therapy at Fit 4 Life!
Volunteers Needed!
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.
Arthritis Awareness Month
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.
Yard Work
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.
Housekeeping Services
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.
September Brain Teasers
1. Lose me once I’ll come back stronger, lose me twice I’ll leave forever, what am I? 2. What is the difference between a person with a terrible toothache and a rainy day? 3. A Buddhist went to the dentist for a root canal, but he refused Novocain, why?
Overcoming Arthritis
With support, a person with arthritis may maintain daily activities and routines for a long time. Allowing even a small amount of regular, ongoing assistance can make a big difference for those living with osteo or rheumatoid arthritis. Some folks may need assistance with activities such as bathing; dressing; grooming; cleaning; cooking; traveling; or transportation. Others may welcome help to enjoy leisure activities or time with friends and family. Whether provided by family or through paid Care Professionals, some timely support will go a long way to improving quality of life for those with arthritis and other chronic conditions.
