Researchers have found that loneliness is just as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Many Canadians may not be aware of the connection between loneliness and poor nutrition and the other serious health implications. With concerns around food security and affordability also being top of mind in Canada, we know our senior population is at a higher risk for both. As an organization dedicated to caring for older adults, Home Instead is urging Canadians to join the effort in ensuring our senior loved ones are getting the care and nutrition they need and helping to end loneliness among older adults.
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Convenient Grocery Program: Let Us Shop for You!
Don’t let the hassle of grocery shopping weigh you down. Join our grocery program and leave the heavy lifting to us. Simply phone or e-mail us on Monday with your detailed shopping list and preferred store, and we’ll handle the rest. Our dedicated volunteers will purchase the items you need, including non-food items like yarn or cutlery, and deliver them to your doorstep. Whether it’s a one-time order or a regular service, we’ve got you covered. Limited slots are available, so reach out to us for more information and enjoy the convenience of stress-free grocery shopping.
Delightful Food Tip: Broth for Another Day
We’ve all been there—buying bulk liquid broth on a super sale only to realize it expires in just a couple of days. But fear not! Instead of making a colossal amount of soup or engaging in a messy water balloon battle, freeze that broth for later use. However, a word of caution: don’t freeze it directly in the cartons. Liquid expands when frozen, leading to bursts. Plus, the wax lining may affect the taste. Pour the broth into freezer-safe containers, filling them ¾ full, and enjoy 2-3 months of flavorful broth to elevate your culinary adventures. Stay tuned for next month’s revelation about the delightful world of wontons!
Compassionate Housekeepers Wanted
Join Our Team at Saskatoon Services for Seniors! Are you a kind-hearted individual with a strong work ethic? Saskatoon Services for Seniors is seeking housekeepers to support seniors in their homes with laundry, cleaning, and related tasks. No nursing-related duties are required. If you have a passion for helping others and desire to be compensated for your efforts, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join our team of compassionate housekeepers and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. Inquire today to become part of our dedicated team.
Housekeeping Services
Saskatoon Services for Seniors is dedicated to providing comprehensive housekeeping services for seniors in Saskatoon. Our screened and fully insured staff is here to assist with a range of household cleaning tasks, including kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, dusting, and wall washing. We offer customized services to meet your specific needs, with a minimum one-hour appointment requirement. Whether you require weekly, bi-weekly, or on-demand service, we are flexible to accommodate your schedule. To ensure affordability for low-income households, our fees are based on the senior’s income. Contact us today to inquire about availability and let us help you maintain a clean and comfortable home environment.
Seven Pillars of Self Care
1. Knowledge & Health literacy – to obtain health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. 2. Mental wellbeing & Self-awareness – knowing your body mass index (BMI), cholesterol level, blood pressure; engaging in health screening. 3. Physical activity – practicing intensity at a desirable frequency. 4. Healthy eating – having a nutritious, balanced diet with appropriate levels of calorie intake. 5 Risk avoidance – quitting tobacco, limiting alcohol use. 6 Good hygiene – washing hands regularly, brushing teeth, washing food. 7 Rational use of products and medicines – being aware of dangers, using responsibly when necessary.
Furry Friends: Bringing Joy Home
Thinking of adopting a pup? There are so many benefits to owning a dog. Our furry friends have unique personalities and behaviours that will bring joy and entertainment into your world. A pup’s enthusiasm and unconditional love reduces feelings of loneliness and provide comfort in stressful times. Their playful and goofy antics can bring a smile to your face and brighten your day. Go to www.mjhs.ca and visit all the amazing faces waiting for their forever families. If you can’t adopt and would like to help a pet in need, purchase a 4 Paws Lottery ticket!
Product Review: Utrition
Utrition allows you to take action on your nutritional needs, based on your own DNA. This simple and affordable, personalized nutritional formula is made for you using your own SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), which are DNA sequence variations that are unique to you. These are then used to analyze and build a nutritional formulation exclusively for you, by your unique genetic code, built into your DNA. Utrition takes the guesswork out of which vitamins and supplements to take by using your DNA, which can reveal your body’s precise nutritional requirements. Those nutritional requirements are then used to create your own precise nutritional formula.
Reiki Really Works
Reiki is an energy healing treatment that works holistically on the whole body, mind, and spirit. Natural healing vibrations are transmitted through the hands of a Reiki practitioner to the body of the recipient. Reiki treatment can relieve stress and pain, induce relaxation, release emotional blockages, accelerate natural healing, balance subtle energies, and support other medical modalities, including traditional therapies. Reputable medical facilities are now offering patients alternative healing programs such as Reiki and are analyzing the benefits and submitting them for review and compilation. Look at your options on how you can learn Reiki to experience personal healing and to help others.
Detecting the Root Cause
Bioresonance therapy is a cause-oriented therapy that allows people to look for and focus on the root causes of illness and disease, giving them a tool to help look after themselves. Illness and disease can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, mold, and even heavy metal exposure. These harmful factors create disturbances in healthy body systems, and Bioresonance therapy can help detect and manipulate such factors to bring the body’s cells back into their natural vibration frequency. Reducing toxin and stress loads on the body can help bring it back to its self-regulating mode for improved healing and repairing ability.
Seniors Need Connection & Support
Researchers have found that loneliness is just as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Many Canadians may not be aware of the connection between loneliness and poor nutrition and the other serious health implications. With concerns around food security and affordability also being top of mind in Canada, we know our senior population is at a higher risk for both. As an organization dedicated to caring for older adults, Home Instead is urging Canadians to join the effort in ensuring our senior loved ones are getting the care and nutrition they need and helping to end loneliness among older adults.
