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.
Community News
Supporting Someone with Depression
Chances are you know someone who is struggling with depression and want to know how to help them. Here are some things you can do to offer support: 1) Validate their condition and let them feel heard. 2) Avoid telling them to think positively or shaming them. Instead, try to focus on positive things in your conversations with them. 3) Encourage them to adhere to their medication schedule, since it can take time for medications to work. 4) Suggest that they keep a journal to write about their feelings and keep track of medication progress and their mood.
Words to Live By
“How do we nurture the soul? By revering our own life. By learning to love it all, not only the joys and the victories, but also the pain and the struggles.”- Nathaniel Branden
Wellness Trivia Questions:
.1 More than half of your bones are located in which two parts of the body? 2. What is the scientific term for a disease that causes dizziness? 3. TRUE OR FALSE – The color orange is named after the fruit. 4. Woman’s ______ are faster than men’s? 5. Which blood type is considered a Universal Donor?
Polar Bear Safari: November 7th 2021
Experience a one-day adventure to Churchill, to witness the magnificent polar bear in its natural environment. Each November, the bears migrate towards the coast of Hudson Bay in anticipation of the winter freeze, allowing them access to their favourite meal, the ring seal. Your adventure begins with a non-stop flight from Saskatoon with a naturalist onboard, who will provide valuable insights on this iconic mammal. Upon landing in Churchill, you will board a Tundra Buggy for a 5-6 hour guided excursion of polar bear country. A dinner flight back to Saskatoon, completes a captivating day in Canada.
Snow Shoveling Program
Saskatoon Services for Seniors is once again offering snow shoveling services. Seniors can sign up for regular snow shoveling from November until March 31 or we do offer day service as well. Our service provides shoveling of city sidewalk, driveway and walkway from back door to driveway or garage. If you are interested in signing up for this service please contact our office at 306-668-2762. Registration forms are available on our website as well. As with any of our services if cost is a barrier we can find a way to overcome this barrier for you.
Become a Member!
Saskatoon Services for Seniors memberships allows you access to all our current programs. Memberships renew each April and are available to any individual age 55+ in Saskatoon. Join today and have access to our programs that will help you remain independent in your own home. We have many services available for Seniors in Saskatoon including Housekeeping, Grocery Delivery, Lawn cutting and yardwork, and even snow shoveling. Annual memberships are still available, Join today Annual memberships are only $10.00 forms are available on our website or you can contact our office at 306-668-2762.
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!
Dentures Jeopardizing Your Health?
Many people are not aware that by not making frequent visits to their Denturist Office (every 2-3 years), their overall oral health may be jeopardized making their denture wearing ability and comfort harder to achieve. Changes occur in both the bone structure and soft tissues of your mouth. Usually, a simple reline or rebase can refit the denture to the gums causing a more comfortable and tighter fit. However, between the 5-8 year mark, the actual denture teeth may be worn down enough to cause damage to your tempo mandibular joint from over closing. This over closing can also lead to cracking of the corners of the lips, aging of the face, or even headaches.
Tips for Improving Memory
Here are some easy ways you can help your loved one with dementia improve their memory: 1) Assemble a set of flash cards with simple pictures of common household objects on them. Ask the person to describe what’s on the card and how it might be used, or create a story using the pictures. 2) Help them get plenty of exercise, which can help dispel anxiety and depression, improve overall health, and contribute to clearer thinking. 3) Play simple and fun board or computer games to help keep their memory sharp and potentially help connect them to happy memories.
Four Benefits of Funeral Pre-Planning
Peace of Mind: Leaving written instructions and setting aside adequate funds relieves you of worry, knowing that things will be easier on your family financially and emotionally. Dignity & Control: You are able to make the decisions and document every detail of your final wishes, while controlling the budget. Money when your family needs it most: Pre-paying for funeral expenses allows for funds to be available immediately to pay for funeral costs; no probate or unnecessary delays. Eligibility and Flexibility: You are eligible for benefits at any age and any health condition. There are payment options to suit anyone’s budget.
