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Arthritis Awareness Month

September is Arthritis awareness month, and we have a few tips to help reduce the symptoms of this painful disease that affects 1 in 5 people.
1. Exercise and weight loss – Yoga is a great form of exercise that can help to loosen up the joints and reduce the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis.
2. Watch your diet – avoiding alcohol and foods high in purines will help to lessen the build up of uric acid, which causes crystals in the joints and increase pain and discomfort
3. Anti-inflammatories – Anti-inflammatories can help to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Common anti-inflammatories are Advil, Motrin and Naproxen.
4. Heat or Cold – Placing heating pads or ice packs on the joints can help to reduce inflammation and relieve joint discomfort
5. Mobility Aids – Using canes, shoe inserts, walkers, raised toilet seats, and other assistive devices can help protect joints and improve your ability to perform daily tasks.

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 various 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.

Yard Work

Fall is around the corner, and Saskatoon Services for Seniors is ready to assist with a variety of tasks to keep your home and yard in top shape. Our services include fall cleanup, cleaning eaves troughs, outside window washing, hauling lawn and garden refuse and other green waste (such as leaves) to the City of Saskatoon compost site, and handling odd jobs like sweeping garages and assembling patio furniture.

Laser Therapy for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is generally caused by progressive wear and tear on our joints that results in the breakdown of our joint cartilage. When cartilage breaks down, the bones start to grind against each other, creating inflammation in the joint. These changes are what cause you to experience painful symptoms. The degenerative process itself may not be painful, however the resulting inflammation and irritation to surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tendons usually cause you to experience uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating symptoms. Cold laser therapy offers an innovative treatment for a variety of acute and chronic, often painful, conditions like osteoarthritis.

Business Spotlight: Primrose Chateau

Primrose Chateau, a charming independent senior living community in Saskatoon, SK, offers a vibrant lifestyle tailored to your needs. With spacious indoor and outdoor common areas, residents can enjoy socializing in the activity room, strolling the beautiful grounds, or exploring the community. Primrose Chateau takes care of meals, cleaning, and other essentials, allowing you to focus on living well. Engage in Atria Retirement Canada’s signature Engage Life® program, which offers endless opportunities to learn, stay fit, and socialize. Experience the best of senior living by scheduling a private tour today. Discover a place where you can truly live your way.

Good Posture Can Prevent Pain & Injuries

Having good posture makes you look strong and healthy and it’s also a critical factor in preventing pain and injuries. For recreational activities like golf, skating, yoga or running, posture actually plays an important role in performance. Posture is critical in preventing workplace injuries that come from repetitive stress or sitting at a desk in front of a computer all day. Physiotherapists can help you discover how to improve your posture by demonstrating positions and stretches for when you start to feel the tension in your body. Make the move to see a physiotherapist!

Disability Tax Credit Eligibility

If you have COPD, neuropathy, or joint arthritis impacting your mobility with pain, exhaustion, or shortness of breath, you may qualify for retroactive disability tax credit payments. This credit helps individuals with differing abilities receive financial compensation for a previous period of eligibility. You may qualify if you are restricted in walking all or substantially all the time and take approximately 3 times longer to walk 100 metres. If you have experienced fatigue, pain, shortness of breath, lack of coordination, and balance issues while walking, then call us for more information. We can get the eligibility process started for you.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month, a time to focus on this genetic disorder affecting motor function. SMA causes progressive muscle weakness and can impact mobility and respiratory function. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in managing SMA, helping to maintain muscle strength, flexibility, and overall function. Regular physical therapy can improve quality of life and slow disease progression. If you or a loved one is affected by SMA, consult with our specialized physiotherapists for a tailored exercise program. Let’s raise awareness and support those living with SMA this month.

Healthy Habits for Aging Well

Here are some key habits that we can adopt to keep body and mind in top condition. Regular exercise can help prevent chronic disease as well as improve overall health and well-being. A balanced diet. Focus on eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. Stay hydrated. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water per day and more if physically active or outside in hot weather. Get plenty of sleep. No explanation needed! For aging adults who are becoming isolated or less active, in-home care could help keep up with activities of daily living and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Change Your Habits, Change Your Life!

Health information and our bodies are complex…and knowing what choices to make can be overwhelming! So sometimes, we just get stuck and go on repeat with the same behaviors, that may not be serving us well anymore. As a Certified Health Coach, I help my clients take easy steps forward in order to create their best health AND get the results they want! You will discover the biggest needle movers for your health including the four-pillar system that I take my clients through to get lasting results. And throughout, you will learn easy ways to increase your energy, reduce stress, lose that weight and have more fun!