All support is extremely valuable, be it donations, volunteered time or simply word-of-mouth. It’s the good people of Saskatoon that enable us to continue helping the city’s venerable population. Your generous donations help us progress our services while playing a vital role in keeping seniors independent. Every dollar of support stays right here in Saskatoon. We have many lower-income seniors that need our services, and your generosity allows us to be able to assist them. Donations of $20 or over will get a tax receipt. We graciously accept cheques, cash, or e-transfer. We appreciate your support!

Here at Saskatoon Services for Seniors we strive to make a difference every day. We do this by helping seniors to remain in their own homes safely for as long as possible. The Spring season ushers in our very popular Yard Work and Gardening programs. We encourage anyone with a heart of gold who likes working outdoors to volunteer so that seniors in our community can keep their yards and gardens looking beautiful now that winter has finally receded. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping seniors in our community, please contact our office today. All help is greatly appreciated.

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 weekly service, bi-weekly services or just when you need us. The fee involved is based on the senior’s income to keep costs manageable for low-income households. Call us to check availability.

Winter kept coming back this year. But it seems somebody finally got Jack Frost some NyQuil and we can resume cutting your lawns. We’re very happy to be able to provide this service for you. We offer Weekly and Bi-Weekly, or Call-In services for those who only need it occasionally. We can send out a sign-up form in regular mail or e-mail. You can even pick one up from our office and either fill it out here or get it to us later. A huge thanks for the donations and volunteers which allowed us to start quicker.

Regardless of age, we all need to eat. But those groceries can be heavy, and the store can be busy and loud. Or you might not have time for it amidst all your other appointments and obligations. So let us shop on your behalf by joining our grocery program. Our members can phone or e-mail us on Monday and provide us with a detailed shopping list and a store to go to. We will buy what you need and deliver it to you. We can even buy non-food items like yarn or cutlery. And you’re not obligated to order every week. Some people even only order once to get that item from a store that’s too far from home. But slots are limited (another reason why our volunteers are so important) so contact us for more information.

Speaking of groceries, did you know that you can make eggs in a rice cooker? It’s so simple! Just fill it to the low mark with water and place your eggs in the steamer basket for 30-35 minutes. They’re very hot when they come out so use your oven mitts or tongs. Placing them in an ice bath for a few seconds will cause the shells to crack without cooling down the eggs, a process known as thermal expansion. Then it’s easy to peel them and enjoy with any topping you desire. I switch between chili powder, salt and black pepper, or paprika. Eggs are one of the most versatile foods to ever come from a farm. Don’t have eggs or a rice cooker? We can help. See the Grocery Delivery Program section above.

Dry mouth is a condition that involves the salivary glands not producing enough saliva to adequately keep the mouth moistened. This lack of saliva can alter the fit and comfort of dentures, since saliva helps dentures retain their suction and stay in place and also has a lubricating effect that keeps dentures from rubbing on the gums and creating sores. Those who take certain medications, are older, use tobacco and alcohol, or snore while they sleep, are more susceptible to dry mouth. If you’re experiencing dry mouth symptoms as a denture-wearer, contact your denturist to discuss your options.