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!
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ADHD and Women’s Mental Health
For many women, ADHD symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed as other mental health conditions. Yet, ADHD is now being recognized as a key factor in many mental health challenges—and vice versa. Could ADHD be a biological survival mechanism, designed to shield the mind from the intrusive, negative thoughts tied to depression and anxiety? Women face unique societal pressures, which can trigger harmful thought patterns, but ADHD might be acting as a protective force, minimizing these damaging thoughts. By confronting and reframing these challenges, you can take control of your mental well-being and reclaim your confidence.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But there is hope. Advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year survival rate of breast cancer is 99%. Early detection is the key factor for treatment of breast cancer. The earlier we act the better the chances. An annual screening mammogram is your best defense against breast cancer, please consult your health care professional for further information.
Urban Camp
Saskatoon Services for Seniors provides affordable winter snow removal through a partnership with the Ministry of Justice’s Urban Camp program. This program involves supervised inmate crews who assist with snow shoveling services. The Urban Camp program offers clients: • Spring and fall yard cleaning, including leaf and debris bagging. • Snow shoveling for walks, driveways, and city sidewalks, with services typically completed within 72 hours (3 days) after an average snowfall, and up to 5 days for heavy snowfalls.
Meet your Practitioner: Susan Lee
Susan Lee began her BodyTalk training in 2006. Experiencing the positive impact of BodyTalk techniques on her own health, she pursued further education, completed exams, and worked through the necessary sessions to earn her certification as an IBA Advanced BodyTalk Practitioner. What Susan loves most about this wellness system is its unique approach—it doesn’t focus on identifying what’s wrong in the body, but rather on how things can be improved. BodyTalk works to enhance areas that need support by providing the body with the right information and directing it where it’s needed most. Contact Susan to learn more.
Retirement Living
When you hear the words “independent retirement living”, what comes to mind? Do you think of *tasty home-cooked meals, *five-star plated celebrations, *fun-filled activities with friends, *weekly housekeeping and linen service and *24/7 emergency care when needed? This is what retirement living can offer and more. Whether relaxing in the privacy of your individualized senior apartment or indulging the company of others in a main living room, patio side lounge or dining room, you can be sure that your retirement will be a pleasurable one. Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy being with friends. After all, friendships are gifts to be treasured!
Words to Live By
Take a moment to close your eyes and breathe. Focus on one thing in your life that you are grateful for and let that feeling of gratitude expand to every corner of your consciousness. Keith Macpherson
Words to Live By
“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.” – Anne Wilson Schaef
Talking About Hearing Loss
Onset hearing loss is usually gradual, so it can take a long time for people with hearing impairment to realize there is a problem. While starting a conversation with a loved one experiencing hearing loss may be difficult, it’s a key step towards a solution. Strategies for having productive conversations include: *Aim to have serious discussions early in the day, before navigating daily activities. *Ask helpful questions to create an open dialogue and make everyday communication easier. For examples: “Should we have this conversation in a quieter location?” *Focus on facts and specific symptoms and encourage them to get a professional evaluation.
Disability Tax Credit for Arthritis
During Arthritis Awareness Month, it’s essential to recognize the challenges that those with arthritis face, particularly in walking and dressing. These daily activities can become daunting tasks due to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Fortunately, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is available to help alleviate some of the financial burden. As a DTC specialist, I assist individuals in navigating the complex application process, ensuring they receive the support they deserve. This tax credit can make a significant difference, offering financial relief that can be used toward medical treatments, mobility aids, and adaptive clothing.
Shopping Delivery Program
Groceries can be heavy, and the stores can be very busy and hard to navigate, so let us shop on your behalf by joining our grocery program. Our members can phone or e-mail us 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. Maybe a gift for yourself or a loved one? If you could use a little help in getting your grocery items, please let us know and we’ll sign you up for this wonderful program.
