Saskatoon Services for Seniors is proud to have a working relationship with both the U of S and U of R’s Nursing/Social work programs. We regularly have practicum students along with Volunteers that are here to be a friendly voice for seniors to talk to. We know how just a simple conversation can help improve a person’s mental health and make their day. This services is available to any senior and is provided at no cost. Want to help? We are currently looking for Nursing and Social work students to work with this program as part of the Canada Summer Student work program.
Community News
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries can change someone’s life forever. If you suffer from a head injury, you should see a chiropractor or physiotherapist/athletic therapist right away. Naturopathic doctors can also play an important role by: 1. Decreasing inflammation in the brain by decreasing inflammation in the gut through diet and lifestyle modifications. 2. Recommending specific supplements to support inflammation, cognitive function, hormones, etc. 3. Providing IV therapy, which can allow high doses of nutrients to reach the bloodstream directly. 4. Offering low-level laser therapy, which stimulates energy production to decrease chronic inflammation and support healing.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
There are many reasons patients should consider dental implants as an option for tooth restoration. Some of the benefits of dental implants include: 1) Preventing bone loss – when a patient is missing a tooth, bone loss is likely to occur. Dental implants help to support surrounding teeth and stabilize the jawbone. 2) Providing natural results – the titanium used in dental implants fuses to the bone, which makes the implant feel natural in the mouth and helps preserve the patient’s facial structure. 3) Requiring easy maintenance – patients only need to brush and floss regularly and visit their dentist every six months.
Natural Product Spotlight
The Raspberry Moisturizing Cream for dry and mature skin by Herbs & Butters Skincare is all-natural, vegan, biodegradable, and contains no parabens, sulfates or formaldehydes. Intelligently formulated with love by a local chemist, this lightweight moisturizing cream offers deep hydration and effectively improves the skin’s overall texture and elasticity. Raspberry seed oil helps to promote the regeneration of new skin cells, fights age spots and protects against premature aging. Other key ingredients like macadamia nut oil, sea buckthorn oil, oat protein, hemp seed oil, avocado oil, and olive oil help to effectively protect, soothe, moisturize, and nourish the skin.
Wellness Trivia Answers:
1. Floaters 2. Toothache 3. Union 4. Heart 5. Extra Toes 6. FALSE – it is linked to a longer life.
Words to Live By
“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.” – Anne Wilson Schaef
Words to Live By
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Laughter is the Best Medicine
“Be nice to your kids. They’ll be choosing your nursing home”.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Why is a hospital gown like health insurance? You’re never covered as much as you think you are.
Wellness Trivia:
1. What are the small spots called occasionally seen in your field of vision?
2. What is the more common term for odontalgia?
3. What does the word yoga mean?
4. What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
5. What unusual feature does a polydactyl cat have?
6. Working past age 65 is linked to a shorter life, a study found. TRUE or FALSE?
Words to Live By
“Add energy, inspire hope, and blow the coals into a useful flame…” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
