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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.

November Brain Teasers

1. What is harder to catch the faster you run? 2. A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most? 3. I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

Words to Live By

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. – Helen Keller

Looking for Yard/Lawn Equipment

We are looking for donations of equipment for our lawn, yard and garden services. From simple rakes, snow shovels and garden tools to fancier stuff like lawn mowers and whipper snippers? Did you know that depending on the region, those can be called Weedwackers, Weed Eaters, Edgers, String Trimmers, Line Trimmers… nobody in the world can seem to agree what they’re called.