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!
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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.
New Year, New Love
Is one of your New Years’ Resolutions to find a loving, meaningful relationship? In a world with more than 7.28 billion people, finding love should be an easy task. As humans, we tend to complicate things, especially when our emotions are imprinted by our relationship history. If the methods you have used in the past to find love have not worked for you, then it is time to change things up. It’s a new year, why not try something different? A professional matchmaker handpicks potential partners who are screened and presented to you one by one. Their intentions have been determined and many of the important compatibility factors have already been established.
Plan (Far) Ahead to Protect Loved Ones
Over the course of your life, you’ll need to take steps to protect the financial wellbeing of your loved ones for after you’ve passed away. Consider pre-paying for your cemetery and funeral arrangements. You’ll offset future price increases associated with burial or cremation and just as importantly, you’ll spare you’re grieving loved ones the necessity of planning your arrangements. None of us can predict the future, so it’s important to do whatever you can, as soon as you can, to protect your loved ones.
Overcoming Holiday Season Overindulgence
If you’ve overindulged this holiday season, here are some great tips for getting back on track! 1) Practice modified intermittent fasting – start by eliminating nighttime snacking to help support fat burning and better sleep. 2) Increase fibre in the diet for good colon health and binding fat-soluble toxins so they won’t get reabsorbed. 3) Start your day with some warm/room temperature water infused with citrus, cucumber, herbs, ginger, etc. to support fluid intake and liver/kidney health. 4) Practice yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, or Tai Chi in the mornings to breathe and get blood/lymph moving. 5) Do a sugar detox.
Your Annual Denturist Checkup
It’s time to plan out your 2023, and you should start with visiting your denturist! Full dentures, partial dentures, and dental implants all need the same level of care as natural teeth. If you wear dentures or have implants, it doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for maintaining great oral health. Routine checkups help prevent any major oral problems from developing and allow for planning any changes your dentures require to ensure you’re never without your teeth. With yearly checkups, your dentures and implants will continue to perform properly and your maintained oral health will mean shorter and smoother visits!
