August 10, 2014
Get Up, Stand Up, And Move!!!
Over the past hundred years, society has evolved so much that most of us have time where we sit for hours every day. But humans were built to be physically active, not to sit for…
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July 1, 2014
Annual General Meeting Minutes June 19, 2014
Saskatchewan Retirees Association Inc. Annual General Meeting Minutes June 19,2014 SGEU Hall, 1440 Broadway Avenue Regina, SK President Alf Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 1105am and chaired the meeting. There were 83…
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June 30, 2014
High Carbs = Brain Drain
Based on a study completed by the Mayo Clinic, over four years with 1233 people aged between 70-89 years, a diet high in carbohydrates was seen as having an adverse affect on brain function. Unfortunately,…
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May 6, 2014
Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC)
Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) is a campaign to help physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures, and to help physicians and patients make smart and effective choices to ensure high-quality…
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Public Forums on Home Care
SSM Forum Poster Apr 2014
Read More Tips to Make Exercise Easier
We all struggle to get off the couch and try to keep fit. Here are some simple tips to help you maintain a healthy exercise routine: 1) Try the five minute rule: Don’t feel like…
Read More March 7, 2014
STAY SAFE ON THE ROAD
Today’s seniors are not only living longer, they’re driving longer. And that’s good news because studies show personal mobility is important for happiness. Better yet, there are lots of things that seniors can learn to…
Read More January 5, 2014
TRAVEL TIPS – things to know when you are travelling
Some pre-travel planning and arranging will help ensure you don’t experience preventable money problems while you are away from home. 1. Inform your Debit and Credit Card providers of your travel plans. A common fraud…
Read More PLANNING CAN INCREASE CAREGIVERS’ SATISFACTION
With the start of another new year, it’s a good time to implement change. There’s often a renewed sense of purpose and productivity that comes with the change of calendars. As a caregiver, ding some…
Read More December 6, 2013
Seniors Offered Government Incentives and Assistance
Government services are provided to Saskatchewan residents of all ages, but special allowances and incentives are offered to seniors to honour their contributions and in order to better ensure their needs are met. Through tax…
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