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Wellness Trivia Questions:

.1 What part of the human body can expand 20 times its normal size? 2. TRUE or FALSE – Hair helps us hear. 3. How many bones does an adult have? 4. What is the name of the cells that help our blood to clot? 5. To reduce one pound weight, exactly how many calories need to burn?

Laughter is the Best Medicine

“Now, what are you planning to do about that excess weight you’re carrying around:” the doctor asked the patient. “I just can’t seem to lose it, the man said “Must be an overactive thyroid.” “The tests show your thyroid is perfectly normal,” the doctor said. “If anything is overactive, it’s your fork.”

Urban Camp Snow Program

Saskatoon Services for Seniors offers low-fee winter snow removal in partnership with Ministry of Justice Urban Camp program. Supervised crews of inmates work in the Urban Camp services. The Urban camp program provides clients with a spring and fall yard cleaning and bagging of leaves and debris. Crews also provide Snow shoveling of walks, driveways and city sidewalks all winter. This program is offered at a flat fee to allow low income seniors a way to look after the shoveling all winter for and affordable fee. Space on this program is limited and the deadline for applications is fast approaching. Applications for this program are open now and available until August 16, 2021. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service the applications are available on our website at www.saskatoonservicesforseniors.ca or call our office at 306-668-2762

Housekeeping Services

Many seniors in Saskatoon require this service to help keep their home clean and safe for them. 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.

Friendly Caller Program

Saskatoon Services for Seniors is proud to have a working relationship with both the U of S and U of R’s Nursing/Social work programs. We regularly have practicum students along with Volunteers that are here to be a friendly voice for seniors to talk to. We are happy to announce that our newest practicum student will be starting in late August and she is very excited to get started. We know how just a simple conversation can help improve a person’s mental health and make their day. This service is available to any senior and is provided at no cost. Want to help? We are currently looking for Nursing and Social work students to work with this program as part of the Canada Summer Student work program. If you know someone that would be interested have them contact our office today.

Need Groceries? We Deliver!

Saskatoon Services for Seniors is proud to provide Grocery delivery to seniors and disabled adults around Saskatoon. Our staff deliver groceries three days each week to help seniors and disabled adults get the food and supplies they need. We shop at the store of the seniors choice and get only what they order. Our staff can not only shop for grocery items but health products as well as they require them. Seniors that have mobility issues can also inquire if they need assistance with the delivery and our staff can help put their items away for them as well in the home. We have a small $6 delivery fee along with a 10% administration fee. If you are interested in this program contact our office today!

Help Support Seniors 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!

Getting Enough Vitamin D?

It’s impossible to get your daily dose of vitamin D through diet alone, even with fortified foods. Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin,” since our body produces vitamin D naturally through direct exposure to sunlight. Just 10 minutes a day of mid-day sun is plenty. However, we may not get a sufficient amount of vitamin D through the sun alone in the winter months, so taking a vitamin D supplement might be necessary. Speak to your doctor and pharmacist about how to safely get enough vitamin D for your specific health needs.

Become a Member!

Saskatoon Services for Seniors memberships allow you access to all of 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 and are only $10.00. Forms are available on our website or you can contact our office at 306-668-2762.

Volunteer Today!

Saskatoon Services for Seniors is always looking for individuals that are looking to give back. We have several opportunities currently available from Handyman, Grocery Order Takers, Friendly Caller Program and even Grocery Delivery. If you or someone you know is interested in Volunteering with Saskatoon Services for Seniors please contact our office today.