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Product Review: Polyride Fe® Ultra
Prevent & Treat Iron Deficiency – For All Diets. 1.85 million Canadians suffer from iron deficiency.* There are many reasons for iron deficiency, such as a diet low in iron. Speak to your healthcare provider to ensure you are meeting your iron needs. There’s an iron supplement that is ideal for all diet types. It contains the highest amount of elemental iron, additional vitamin C to enhance iron absorption, and vitamin B12 for deficiency. Taking one capsule a day that is also easy on the stomach, may lead to better compliance. It is also VegeCert and Kosher Certified. Polyride Fe® Ultra can be purchased at www.polyride.ca or at your local pharmacy by giving your pharmacist the product codes McKesson #75624 and #75625.
Need a Lift?
Have you ever found yourself unable to get out of your chair? Although it looks like a regular recliner, a lift chair is designed with mechanisms that help it to act as a mobility aid. With the touch of a button, a lift chair can help comfortably maneuver you to a standing position with little to no help from others, providing you with increased independence. You can choose from a two position, three position, or infinite position chair, depending on whether you want to recline fully. There are lift chairs available to suit a variety of budgets and mobility needs!
It’s Time for Spring Cleaning!
SPRING is in the Air! Time to get your home and office FRESH and CLEAN by getting rid of Winter’s dirt, dust, and dander. Here is a checklist to do a “deeper Spring clean”. Wall Washing – Baseboards – Door Frames – Window Frames – Ceiling Fans – Inside Windows & Screens – Light Fixtures – Vacuuming, Draperies and Upholstery – Inside of cupboards & closets – Inside of Kitchen Appliances. A professional cleaning company can easily take care of these chores for you by using chemical-free products, or you can tackle these chores on your own. Make your home or office a ‘Clean & Healthy Space’ this Spring!
Celebrate Spring with Healthy Habits
Spring is a great time to start new and healthy habits. Here are a few to try: *Sleep – Getting enough sleep makes you feel good and has a positive impact on your physical and mental health. Strive for 7 to 9 hours daily. *Nutritious meals – Cooking meals at home is a fun activity that often brings people together. *Go outside – Spending time in greenspace has an array of health benefits. *Visit your doctor annually. *Check your hearing health once a year and *Visit your dentist. Are you ready to start new, healthy habits? We’re here to help.
Great Local Events in March
March 25-27, 2022 – Saskatchewan Blue Cross Gardenscape is the first sign of spring, showcased at Prairieland Park this year and features a paradise bursting with vibrant blooms, a dazzling display of colors and fragrances designed by Saskatchewan’s premier landscape design experts.
Ongoing until March 12, 2022: 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.
We’re Hiring
We have several positions available in our Organization from Housekeeping and snow shoveling. If you enjoy working with Seniors and making a difference in their lives please contact us today.
CVITP Volunteer Tax Program
We will once again be running our volunteer tax program with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). If you are a low income senior and looking to get your taxes done, contact us today. Our volunteers can prepare and e-file your tax return remotely. We prepare our clients taxes on a first come first serve basis so please contact our office to be part of this program. The best part about this service is there is no charge, we will prepare and e-file your taxes for free.
Friendly Caller Program
Our friendly caller program is free and run by staff, volunteers and social work practicum students that 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.
Help Support Seniors In Our Community Today!
Today more than ever your support is extremely valuable. Your support helps progress our services while playing a vital role in keeping seniors independent. Our generous supporters help to supplement the cost to some of our low income seniors in the community, as well as fund programs that are free to any senior like our Friendly Caller program. Every dollar of support stays right here in Saskatoon. We have many lower income seniors that need our services and the generosity of your support allows us to be able to assist them. Please visit our website at www.saskatoonservicesforseniors.ca and show your support for seniors today!
Volunteers Needed!
Here at Saskatoon Services for Seniors we strive to make a difference every day. We do this though helping Seniors remain in safely in their own homes by helping provide services that they need. One of these key services especially in winter is our Grocery Delivery and snow shoveling programs, we are currently looking for one or two volunteers to help with these programs. If you are interested in helping seniors in our community please contact our office today. Our grocery shoppers/delivery volunteers are needed for one to two days per week.
