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Fall Raking Tips

Colourful fall leaves are beautiful but cleaning them up can be a chore! These tips may help reduce injury while raking. Wear proper shoes with good grip to prevent slipping, as well as well-fitting gloves to avoid having to grip the rake too hard. Use proper yard tools and keep from over-reaching to help prevent strain on your back. Switching sides with the rake allows you to share the work between sides. Make sure to bend with your knees when picking up the leaves and bags. Breaks are also helpful, so take a rest when you need it. Happy raking!

Keeping Your Prostate Healthy

Maintaining a healthy prostate is important for managing conditions like prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as well as potentially reducing the risk of prostate cancer. Some symptoms that may occur with a prostate condition include urgency, frequency and pain during urination, weak urine flow, fatigue, back pain, and blood in the urine/semen. Naturopathic doctors can provide support to those experiencing prostate conditions (including helping to reduce some treatment side effects) through nutritional support (dietary journal and guidance for proper diet), acupuncture, Bemer Therapy (increases microcirculation), intravenous nutrient therapy, and sweat detoxification through sauna and hyperthermia.

Sauna at Blackstrap Provincial Park

Saunas are like a health party for your body! They kick stress to the curb, loosen up those tight muscles, and get your blood flowing like on a dance floor. Plus, they’re a detox superhero! Sweating it out in a sauna helps flush out toxins, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalized. It’s like a mini vacation for your soul, melting away worries and leaving you with a blissful afterglow. So, step in, sweat it out, and let the good times roll for your well-being! Your body will thank you with a big high-five of vitality!

Plan Your Final Wishes Together

Did you know that 70% of Canadian couples don’t know the details of their partner’s final wishes? Do you know what your loved ones wishes are? There are many decisions that have to be made immediately after a death, including: • Securing vital statistics and documents • Arranging and paying for a funeral service and burial plot• Notifying the authorities, family and friends. Planning final arrangements, gathering legal information and paying for everything can be overwhelming to a grieving spouse. Luckily, many of the details can be taken care of today by planning together. Speaking with a professional will give you peace of mind, knowing that the stress of making final arrangements will not be left to your family at a difficult time. Book your appointment today at HillcrestMemorial.ca

Prevent Falls for Aging Loved Ones

A fall could have life-changing consequences. Take action! Home Safety: remove tripping hazards, install handrails in key areas and consider a cane or walker. Regular Exercise: encourage low-impact activities like walking, tai chi, or water aerobics. Vision and Hearing Checks: both are crucial for spatial awareness and overall stability. Medication Review: a pharmacist can assess for side effects like dizziness. Hire Care Professionals to provide appropriate nutrition, hydration and engagement in meaningful activities on a regular basis. By implementing these measures, families can reduce the fall risk and promote a safe and independent lifestyle for their aging loved ones.

Silent Struggle: Hearing Loss Dangers

Recent research has illuminated a concerning connection between hearing loss and an increased risk of falls, particularly among older individuals. Hearing impairment can compromise spatial awareness and balance, making it challenging to detect potential hazards and maintain stability. Social isolation, often a result of hearing loss, exacerbates these risks. Falls can lead to severe consequences, including fractures and head injuries. However, the good news is that addressing hearing loss through regular screenings and assistive technologies can significantly reduce these risks. Promoting awareness, routine check-ups, and a stigma-free approach to hearing aids can empower individuals to proactively manage hearing loss, enhancing both their quality of life and overall safety.

Pre-Plan for Peace of Mind

Pre-planning for your final wishes is a compassionate choice that relieves your family of the burdensome task during a time of grief. It provides financial security, shielding against rising costs and disputes. Furthermore, it offers emotional support, allowing loved ones to come together, grieve, and bond. Planning your farewell in advance ensures that your specific wishes and budget are met. It becomes a cherished gift to your loved ones, enabling you to share your life’s story one last time. Remember, if you want to live well and die well, you need to plan your funeral well!

Hiring Housekeepers

Do you like cleaning up? Do you know somebody else who does? We’re looking to hire Housekeepers so you can do what you love and be paid for it. Saskatoon Services for Seniors is looking for kind souls with good work ethic to go to seniors’ homes and do laundry, cleaning, and other related tasks. You won’t need to do any nursing-related tasks so it’s no medical or personal care knowledge is needed. Please inquire if interested.

Shopping Delivery Program

Let us shop on your behalf. Our members can phone or e-mail us with a detailed shopping list and we will go to the store for you and then deliver the groceries to your home. You can order as often or as little as you need. Some people even only order once to get that item from a store that’s too far from home or if the weather is terrible and they do not want to venture out. We do have weekly limits to the spots available (another reason why our volunteers are so important) so please contact us for more information.

Looking for Snow Equipment!

We are looking for donations of equipment for our winter services. From shovels to ice breakers and even snowblowers we would appreciate any functional equipment donation. As winter closes in we’re trying to get the equipment and staff to help fend of that mean ole Jack Frost again.