Community News
For everything there is a Season

For most of us there comes a time in our lives – with work and personal pursuits – when the timing is right to pursue a longstanding desire… to embrace a role that we have been thinking about for a long time. If you enjoy caring for others, then Home Instead has an opportunity for you! We provide a variety of services that allow seniors to remain in their homes and work to meet the needs of our clients with dignity and compassion. You will feel supported by our reliable office staff 24 hours a day, with comprehensive training provided. Apply now! We can’t wait to meet you!

Meet Your Practitioner: Dr. Joanne Dawe, HBSc., ND

Dr. Joanne Dawe, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who empowers her patients to take the steps required for optimal health. Joanne graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2009 and earned an Honours degree in Bio-Medical Sciences from the University of Guelph. She uses integrative treatment plans incorporating the fundamental principles of Naturopathic Medicine and the therapies that tie in well with her patients’ individual needs. Joanne is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners, and is registered through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy in Ontario.

Reduce Costs with Estate Planning

It’s hard enough to think about death without having to consider the financial realities that go along with it. Making the right decisions about funeral and memorial expenses can be especially tough when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. There is a way around that. The cost of funerals and cemetery services is unavoidable – but you can cut those costs and protect your family for that day when you have to leave them. With well-informed estate planning, you could save thousands of dollars, and spare your spouse and children from a heavy financial and emotional burden.

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.

Housekeeping Services

Saskatoon Services for Seniors offers housekeeping services for all seniors in Saskatoon. Our staff is 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 regular weekly service, bi-weekly services or just when you need us. The fee involved is based on the seniors’ income and if cost is a barrier, though our donors we can usually overcome this barrier to be able to get seniors the help they need.

Urban Camp

Our Urban Camp program is back again this year. This program provides spring/fall cleanup of leaves on your lawn as well as snow shoveling for the entire winter. There is just a small one-time fee for this program for the entire season. Applications are now available and on our website at http://saskatoonservicesforseniors.ca or by calling our office at 306-668-2762 today. This program has a limited number of spots available on it so apply today before it fills up for the year. If you have any questions about this program please contact us today.

Health and Fitness After 50

As we age, paying attention to exercise and health becomes more important. Studies have shown that regular exercise improves biomarkers of health and reduces risk of early death no matter what bodyweight we’re at! This a perfect time to explore the many 50+ friendly physical activity options and to understand the importance of exercise and nutrition for ongoing health and illness-prevention. A healthy diet can boost energy and immunity, and regular exercise is necessary to retain bone mass and lower the risk of fractures and to build muscle strength and reduce the risk of falls. Book a free fitness consultation at Saskatoon’s only fitness facility dedicated to the mature client.

Volunteers Needed!

Here at Saskatoon Services for Seniors we strive to make a difference every day. We do this though helping Seniors remain safely in their own homes by helping provide the services that they need. One of these key services, especially in winter, is our Grocery Delivery Program and we are currently looking for one or two volunteers to help out. 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.

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!

About Us:

Saskatoon Services for Seniors was started in 1988 with goal of helping seniors to stay independent and in their homes as long as they want. We started with offering our Housekeeping service and later developed yard work crews to help seniors with maintaining the outside of their properties. Over the years we have added many services to assist seniors including snow shoveling, handyman services and Grocery Delivery just to name a few. Today we offer many services to help seniors in Saskatoon remain safely in their homes and independent.

Kiss Your Bad Breath Goodbye

Everyone gets bad breath from time to time – but bad breath that doesn’t go away could mean you have an oral health issue. The most common cause of bad breath is poor oral hygiene, other causes can include dry mouth, and certain medications. When you don’t brush(clean) your natural teeth and/or dentures regularly, this can cause plaque and tartar to form on your teeth(both natural and false). If you’re struggling with bad breath that doesn’t go away, it’s important to see your denturist. They will be able to evaluate your oral health and determine what steps to take next.