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Spotlight on Seniors 2017

by Darlene P olachic

Once again, the spotlight is on seniors in Saskatoon.

The annual trade show for seniors, Spotlight on Seniors, will take place at TCU Place on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

“As far as we know, Spotlight on Seniors is the largest trade show of its kind in the province,” says Virginia Dakiniewich, fund developer and communications director for the Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA). “Spotlight on Seniors recognizes and celebrates the contribution of older adults in the community and spotlights everything of interest to seniors, all under one roof.”

Dakiniewich says this year’s tradeshow will feature 80-plus booths showcasing everything from housing, finance, hobbies and leisure activities to social opportunities, health care services and products, and more. Members of the Saskatoon Fire Department and Saskatoon Police Service will also be present.

The 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event offers a great entertainment line-up, as well. The Slightly Off-Centre Jam Band will play old favourites, baby boomer-type music and mellow pop throughout the day. The Saskatoon Fire Department will present a Safety Style Down the Aisle Fashion Show that is actually a fire and fall prevention demonstration for older adults done in an entertaining way. Solar Gardens will have a video presentation, and last year’s Zoomer Idol finalist, the pop, country and mellow rock instrumental and vocal group, Spectacle, will perform.

“To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, we’re adding something new: a keynote speaker,” says Dakiniewich. “The speaker is Order of Canada recipient Harold Chapman who is 100 this year, and was instrumental in the establishment of co-ops in Saskatchewan.”

This year marks the 18th annual Spotlight on Seniors. The first was held in 1999, the Year of the Senior. Dakiniewich says the event has grown each year since, with more and more people attending and being involved.

“Spotlight on Seniors promotes positive aging and gives access to information and resources that can improve the quality of life for seniors,” she says. “It’s also an opportunity to meet other people, learn new things, and discover how to access the many resources that are available in our community and beyond. Spotlight on Seniors is a staple in every older adult’s fall line-up. It’s an opportunity to get out, meet friends, and enjoy quality entertainment.”

TCU Place is partnering with SCOA to put on the event; The Medicine Shoppe is the presenting sponsor.

Spotlight on Seniors typically attracts 600 to 800 people—seniors, caregivers, friends and family. Tickets are $10, available at the door or from the SCOA office which is located at the Field House.

There will be free refreshments throughout the day, and lunch options of sandwiches, soup and salads are available for purchase.

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The Spotlight on Seniors tradeshow will take place at TCU Place on Tuesday, Oct. 3. It’s a chance for seniors to get out and connect with each other as well as products and services just for them. Su pp l ied ph o t o

ing is also looking ahead to Thursday, Oct. 19, and its very popular Saskatoon Zoomer Idol. This is the fourth year for this event which Virginia Dakiniewich describes as “a one-of-a-kind talent show that puts older adults aged 55 and over in the spotlight. It is basically a variety night where vocalists, instrumentalists, spoken word artists, dancers, and performers of all kinds compete for trophies.”

The theme of this year’s Zoomer Idol is ‘Party On With Canada.’

Zoomer Idol is a gala evening of dinner and entertainment that takes place at TCU Place. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Rob MacDonald, long-time news anchor at CTV Saskatoon.

Tickets are $100 and are partially tax receiptable. The ticket includes supper, complimentary wine prior to the meal, and music by last year’s Zoomer Idol finalists

Spectacle.

Entertainment for the evening will be provided by seven acts that were chosen from spring auditions to perform and compete for the title of 2017 Zoomer Idol.

Finalists are vocalists John Wilby, Roy Hargreaves, Fred Pexa and Gloria Raichuk; spoken word artist Eileen Mackenzie, the 42nd St. Barbershop Singers, and the vocal group Young at Heart.

Three judges, who Dakiniewich

says are well-known in the community, will determine this year’s Zoomer Idol, plus first and second runners-up. Audience members will vote for their favourite for the People’s Choice Award.

Tickets for Zoomer Idol can be purchased from the SCOA Office located at the back of the Field House. Deadline for ticket purchases is Oct. 12, but Dakiniewich says people should be aware that tickets go fast.

Over the age of 50 and striving for an active, physical, social and intellectual lifestyle?

Then become involved with the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA), a non-profit provincial organization funded by Saskatchewan Lotteries. Throughout the year, each of our nine provincial districts offers physical and leisure activities, workshops and seminars.

You are invited to be part of the “Olympic style” Provincial 55+ games every two years. Qualifiers from the district games may compete on July 10 to 12 in Moose Jaw, 2018. Slo-pitch, pickleball, golf, track & field, swimming, five-pin bowling, cribbage and contract bridge are just a few of the many competitive events. Winter events such as hockey and curling are planned for March, 2018. Following these games, qualifiers may compete at the Canada 55+ games in Saint John, New Brunswick on August 21 to 24, 2018.

Committed to the improvement of the well-being of Saskatchewan’s older adults, SSFA invites you to learn more about us by visiting our website at www.ssfa.ca, which provides detailed information on our programs, 55+ games, on-going activities, provincial district contacts and membership. Take this opportunity to stay active!

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saskatchewan seniors week ‘Working With Seniors’ video premiers

by Darlene P olachic

Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatoon Fire Department have a new training tool which will help enhance community safety and service for older adults.

The tool is a video entitled ‘Working With Seniors.’ It was recently released to help train front-line police officers and fire fighters in dealing with Saskatoon’s older adult population, says Candace Skrapek, a volunteer with Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA).

“The purpose of the video is to raise awareness about how they can work more effectively with older adults.”

Skrapek says one thing the video addresses is how service providers speak to an older person. “ The service provider should face the older adult directly and speak slowly, clearly, and respectfully,” she says, “not talking down to them in childish tones. The video also reminds the viewer that as people age, many experience changes in hearing, vision and cognitive function. All this can have a bearing on how front-line officers and firefighters interact with them.”

The video also offers insight into ‘ageism’, which is identified by older adults as being a major barrier in receiving quality service. Ageism is prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s age, and plays out in being treated differently because of one’s age.

“Front-line police officers and firefighters need to be aware of ageist stereotypes and avoid them,” Skrapek says. “The stereotype would be the frail, grumpy old person who doesn’t have their full faculties.”

Skrapek says there is already training in place for officers in dealing with the general public, but this training video will enhance their skills when working with older adults.

The idea to make the video came out of a research project, The Age-Friendly Saskatoon Initiative, that was undertaken by SCOA in 2011 to focus on hearing directly from aging adults what it’s like to grow old in Saskatoon.

The initiative used the World Health Organization’s model and heard from hundreds of older adults on eight different facets of life. The topics dealt

The red carpet was rolled out for the debut of a new video to help Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatoon Fire Department in dealing with Saskatoon’s older adult population. SCoA

with such things as housing and transportation to health issues, services, and respect.

“One thing that came out of the study was the fact that older adult citizens wanted to see better interaction with police and fire services,” Skrapek says. “In 2014, SCOA presented this particular study finding to the police chief and the fire chief. Both immediately took action, and a working group was formed with representatives from police, fire, and SCOA.” A focus group was organized so Saskatoon Police Services and the Saskatoon Fire Department could hear

directly from older adults on specific issues and come up with suggestions on how the issues could be addressed.

Out of that came the idea for filming a video that would provide specific training in the problem areas identified.

Saskatoon Police Services supplied the resources to create the video, a ideographic to do the filming and editing, and a communications person to spearhead the project.

Older adult volunteers and members of police and fire services served as actors, and five different interaction scenarios were filmed.

The resulting five-minute

video, entitled ‘Working With Seniors’, was released recently and is already being used

by Saskatoon Police Services at morning ‘Parades’ when a new shift comes on duty.

It provides quick informational reminders for officers to take away and use. On selected days, a volunteer from SCOA is present during the showing. Saskatoon Fire Services uses the video during its orientation of new fire fighters.

“The most exciting aspect of this whole project was the red carpet gala that was held to release the video,” says Skrapek. “It took place at Pres-

ton Park Retirement Residence and was just like Oscar Night with a red carpet, fancy food and decorations, and introduction of the actors as they walked the red carpet.

“There were many older adults in attendance, and it was good to let them know that we were taking action on their suggestions, and that Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatoon Fire Department are keen to work more effectively with older adults.”

‘Working With Seniors’ will be shown at the Spotlight on Seniors event that takes place on Tues., Oct. 3, 2017, at TCU Place.

it’s never too late to add activity into your life by anDrew livingst one

Too little exercise is a problem for most Canadians, but, for seniors, the negative consequences of inactivity are a more immediate concern. With a lifetime of ingrained health habits, it can be difficult for elders to make positive changes, but Active Aging Canada (AAC) intends to motivate and inspire them to live actively and live well.

“Our goal is that people can age well so they can live as independently as they want as long as possible, because nobody really wants to lose their independence,” said Patricia Clark, AAC national executive director. “In order to do that, they’ve got to stay physically strong and mobile.”

Although Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines advise that seniors perform 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week, Clark said that more modest goals can often be more effective. “A lot of the research is showing now that anything

their calves, or if they’re in the bedroom, there are some exercises they can do when they’re getting dressed to do some extra stretching.”

Active living is only part of a holistic approach to health, but incremental changes can just as easily be applied other aspects, such as diet. “The

premise of that is baby steps, taking very small steps, something that you can do that you might enjoy that’s not going to be significantly out of your routine,” Clark said. “I’m talking things as simple as, ‘Let’s make the goal this week to have a glass of water at lunch and dinner as opposed to a

can of pop,’ or, ‘Let’s consider having a piece of fresh fruit as opposed to a donut or a cupcake.’”

Although the danger of losing one’s independence can be enough to spur some seniors to a healthier lifestyle, Clark S e e a c t i v i t y o n Page 3

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The key, she said, is finding small opportunities for exercise every day. “It’s not necessarily scheduling going for a run or going swimming, but they can include activity in the day to have more physical activity,” said Clark. “When they’re in the bathroom brushing their teeth, there are exercises they can do to strengthen

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only the lonely by carol t oDD

When Roy Orbison sang about being lonely, he doubtless wasn’t specifically referring to seniors, but increasingly, older adults are feeling the effects of loneliness and isolation.

The 2016 Census reported that there were more than 170,000 people in Saskatchewan aged 65 or older, an almost 11 per cent increase from 2011. The Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SSM) believes that one of the major issues affecting seniors is isolation.

Holly Schick, SSM executive director, says loneliness is one of the greatest risk factors for older adults. “Because of increasing numbers of seniors in the population, we are seeing more isolation and that isolation can happen for all sorts of reasons,” she says.

SSM has partnered with the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Population Health Evaluation and Research Unit at the University of Regina, and the Canadian Red Cross Society on projects funded by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

One example, says Schick, involves working with the Alzheimer Society, which has identified dementia-friendly communities.

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said that enjoyment is a far greater motivator. “They want to feel good, and, of course, they feel stronger and they feel better because they’re doing things,” she said. “It has to be fun.”

That emotional boost is often produced by social interaction, which means that the social aspect of health is as important as any other. “From a healthy aging perspective, the social connection is critical for mental health,” said Clark. “People going to play bridge are not doing anything that’s going to improve their physical components, but they’re stimulating their brains, and they’re also socializing.

The socialization is really important to keep them mentally alert and keep them mentally well.”

One example of an AAC program that promotes physical health through enjoyment and social interaction is Mall Walks. These 30-minute exercise classes focus on stretching and strengthening muscles using balls and bands. After that, attendees walk the mall and socialize.

If the program seems straightforward, then it is indicative of AAC’s desire to keep its communications simple and accessible, and it was that drive that prompted the organization’s rebranding earlier this year.

On April 1, the organization transitioned from the name Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA) to AAC to make itself easier for its target demographic to find. In print, YouTube videos and on its website, AAC strives to provide information as clearly and simply as possible. Its active living tips have been edited by a clear language reviewer and translated into seven languages to reach the aging Canadians who may not read English fluently.

AAC’s old name also caused confusion in that people who could have benefited from the organization’s advice but did not identify as older adults would assume that its advice did not apply to them. “We aren’t changing our target audience, but we are enhancing it so that the name does not dissuade people of a younger age to come and look at the information,” Clark said.

Clark extends this simple message to all Canadians: “The biggest thing to emphasize to someone who’s not been active is that it’s never too late to start and that every little bit helps,” she said. “Anybody at any age can benefit from doing any kind of activity.”

dementia-friendly and age-friendly communities are related, so that we can combine those two and can work on them together, so communities understand so they are not competing things,” she says.

SSM is also working with those organizations as well as with the Lifelong Learning Centre at the University of Regina and the Féderation des aînés fransaskois as part of the Reducing Seniors in Isolation Collective. The goal is to ensure that communities are inclusive of and take into consideration all members of the community and allow ways for those people to participate and become involved.

Specifically, the collective aims to increase: the proportion of seniors who have support and help when they need it, the proportion of seniors who participate regularly in activities, the proportion of seniors who feel connected to family, friends and acquaintances and the proportion of seniors who feel valued by family, friends and acquaintances.

“There are all kinds of things that can be done to help alleviate isolation if communities are prepared to just stop and think about who the people are who are isolated and why they’re isolated,” Schick says. Part of the project is finding out what has been done and how effective it has been. To that end,

a survey is currently being taken of Saskatchewan seniors to set the baseline for future initiatives.

“We’re trying to do a measure of how isolated people are now, so that a couple of years down the road we might be able to say ‘did we make a difference?’,” she says.

The survey is available by clicking on the link at skseniorsmechanism. ca.

The survey and formation of the Collective build on information gathered from an earlier SSM project which saw pilot projects in three Saskatchewan communities, in Hanley, Strasbourg and Lumsden. The goal was to develop programs which could be led by volunteer seniors within the local community, thus promoting volunteerism among older adults.

Programming was designed by the community so it would best fit their needs.

Following the pilot projects, SSM developed a free resource on

isolation. Alone or Lonely* defines isolation as the circumstance in which a person is no longer able to participate in community, civic, or social life in the way in which they would choose to do.

Isolation, the publication states, increases susceptibility to illness and depression, and may in fact lead to a shorter lifespan. Even when health is not adversely affected, quality of life is lowered in older adults who are isolated. The community is affected both in increased medical and psychiatric costs, and in the loss of the valuable contributions these people could be making to others, even with diminished health and mobility.

Schick says older adults in Saskatchewan are especially vulnerable, particularly in rural areas.

“Being in a rural community can make you feel more isolated,” she says, adding that the recent elimination of the bus service has made the problem worse, removing a way

for older residents who no longer drive to access medical or other services in larger centres.

But, seniors living in the cities are not exempt. “There’s good transportation, but then winter comes along and we look at the way the snow is piled up and the ice and whether the sidewalks and bus stops are well maintained…

There’s lots of opportunities to get out, but even in the city people are isolated.”

Whether large or small, SSM and its partners are working to help communities build age-friendly environments. “If communities stop and think about it, they can come up with amazing ideas. Local people have the capacity and the abilities to make a big difference within their community,” says Schick. *Publication is available at http:// skseniorsmechanism.ca/wp-content/ uploads/2017/01/Alone-or-Lonelymanual-low-res-for-website.pdf.

plan now to get the snowbird lifestyle for less (NC) With cooler weather right around the corner, do you find yourself dreaming of heading to warmer destinations as a snowbird but wonder how you could ever afford it? Achieving this carefree and active lifestyle is easier than you think, even if you haven’t been saving for decades. Here are some tips on how to spend your golden years under the sun.

1. Don’t downsize, “right-size.”

Get rid of your expensive house and large monthly mortgage payments. Instead, try the land lease model, a form of homeownership gaining popularity with today’s seniors. The key to the affordability of land leasing is that you can purchase a home but lease the land.

This means homeowners pay for just the home and not the lot it resides on, freeing up money to head south for the winter.

2. Lower your monthly expenses. Reducing your out-of-pocket expenses can go a long way to helping you afford the snowbird life-

style, especially if you’re on a fixed income. A smaller home means smaller hydro and heating bills and other upkeep costs, leaving more cash for fun.

3. Offload home maintenance tasks. Many land lease communities look after and maintain your

residence while you are enjoying your second home in a warmer climate. This means you’ll have peace of mind and fewer daily responsibilities to worry about as essential services like snow shoveling, home watch security and mail collection are covered.

4. Experience healthy active living. One of the keys to a longer, healthier life is remaining physically active as you age. By heading south for the winter, snowbirds are not forced to hibernate on the couch. During the Canadian summer, living in a land lease community, such as Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities, makes it easy to stay active and enjoy the warm weather.

Great amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, workout facilities, organized fitness classes, golf courses, and walking and biking paths.

5. Reap the social benefits. As a snowbird in a land lease community, you’ll be part of a vibrant neighbourhood that feels like family. Homeowners’ associations often organize dinners, dances, golf tournaments and other activities that keep retiree budgets in mind and encourage social connectivity and friendships. Find more information at www.parkbridge.com. www.newscanada.com

Better living tips to handle a multigenerational household (NC) Many of us have multiple generations of family living together under one roof. This can happen for a variety of reasons, like trying to save money, share child care or to live near aging parents. Despite the benefits of living in this type of blended family, it also has its challenges.

“Moving in with your children or returning to your parents’ home often brings a new set of challenges — from protecting your privacy to divvying up chores and finances,” explains Rowena Chan, senior vice president of Wealth Financial Planning at TD. “As in any relationship, frequent conversations and open communication are key to making multigenerational households work.”

According to a recent TD survey, 40 per cent of Canadians living in a blended family, which occasionally includes multigenerational ones, say they didn’t discuss finances

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before moving in together. But of those who didn’t, 36 per cent wish they had.

Chan shares some tips on the topics that are smart to discuss be-

fore deciding to move in together: Set expectations. It’s never too early (or late) to establish boundaries. For example, determine who should discipline the kids and what

type of discipline is appropriate, create a schedule to allocate morning bathroom time and weekly chores, and determine who gets to use the car and when. Decide what is important and logical, and ensure everyone is committed to honouring those decisions.

Figure out the finances. Multigenerational family members should make a list of regular expenses, like the mortgage and utilities, and agree on how much each person will contribute. Don’t be afraid to seek advice from a financial planner if you need help getting started.

Plan regular family meetings.

Circumstances change, so check in with each other every so often.

Take time to go over bills and budgets and talk through any concerns or changes that need to be made.

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saskatchewan seniors week the joys of dancing take many forms by wenDy livingst one

People attend the dances at the Regina Senior Citizens Centre (RSCC) on Winnipeg Street in Regina for a variety of reasons. Some come to socialize and meet friends; others appreciate the fact that there’s live music; still others see it as a good form of exercise. But one 97-yearold man — who still does a great polka — says he comes to the dances because he, “just likes hugging the good-looking girls.”

While hugging is a perk of dancing, exercise and socialization seem to be the key motivating factors.

“For people with physical ailments who would not necessarily be able to do an exercise program, this is their form of exercise,” says Cathy Theriault, executive director of the Regina Senior Citizens Centre. “Inclusion is a very big thing with the older seniors within our communities, and this is a way for them to get out and socialize for a few hours, a few times a week.”

She says that the dances are especially beneficial for those who don’t have a partner, because even those who come with a spouse or special friend dance with those who do not. “We have a lot of single women that come, but they get up and dance with each other. We have a great group of men that come with, say, their spouses, but they will also get up and ask the other women to dance. And there’s quite a few single men, and they all take turns dancing with everybody, so it’s a very, very social atmosphere.”

People in wheelchairs who come to enjoy the music are also able to participate when various partners step in to keep them in motion around the dance floor.

Regardless of their motivations, they all come to dance, and up to 80 people do so twice a week, every week. “The first string of music – they are on the dance floor,” says Theriault. “These people come to

dance, so they are on the floor the minute the music starts until it’s over.”

Open to all ages, the dances are held on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and feature old-time music played by a variety of local bands. A 15-minute break at 2 p.m. allows participants to catch their breaths, have some refreshments and socialize. Coffee and cookies are offered for sale, but sometimes someone will choose to treat all those present.

“If someone has a birthday, they might bring in cake for everybody and pay for the coffee,” says Theriault. “They spend so much time here, and they have over the years, that they want to share their birthday with their friends. Last Friday, we had a birthday party for one of our long-time members that comes faithfully twice a week, and he was 97.”

Admission to the dances is just $4 for those with a Regina Senior Citizens Centre membership and $5 for non-members. Coffee is just 75 cents. Recently, the centre added Sunday dances to its lineup. Admission for the Sunday dances is $8 per person, with coffee and cookies served during the break.

Annual memberships, which are available to those 55 and over, are $25 if purchased before Nov. 30 and $30 if purchases after that.

Members pay reduced rates on the centre’s facility rentals and programs, which include computer classes, ceramics, card games and tournaments, snooker and eightball, painting, sewing and quilting, and various exercise activities. Nonmembers and those under 55 are welcome to participate in programs and activities by paying the applicable non-member fees.

In addition to the location 2134 Winnipeg St., RSCC also includes a location at 2404 Elphinstone St., where many similar programs are available.

Grant Whitfield and Yvonne Kessler dance to the music of Los Penguios Locos at the Regina Senior Citizens Centre on Winnipeg Street. Whitfield is 97. WeNdy liviNg StoN e

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saskatchewan seniors week Sgi unit assesses driving capabilities of people with medical conditions

When someone is diagnosed with a cognitive disease such as Alzheimer’s, that person faces a number of challenges moving forward.

Among those challenges is operating a vehicle.

There will soon be an increasing number of Canadians whose driving skills will need to be reassessed, according to a 2016 report issued by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology called Dementia in Canada: A National Strategy for Dementia-friendly Communities. The report noted that 750,000 Canadians are currently affected by Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to increase to 1.4 million by 2031.

In Saskatchewan, SGI’s Medical Review Unit (MRU) works to ensure all the province’s drivers have the medical fitness and the skills necessary to operate a vehicle safely. As MRU manager Leann Nixon explains, people with Alzheimer’s may lose their ability to quickly react while driving, get lost or forget the rules of the road. She said that determining when it’s time for someone to retire their driver license is a “delicate balance.”

Nixon, a Registered Nurse (RN), leads a team that includes six RNs and five driver’s license administrative specialists. Together, this group assesses drivers across the province.

The process to assess a driver’s medical fitness begins when the MRU receives a report regarding a potential medical condition that may affect an individual’s driving.

All drivers are legally obligated to report medical conditions when they’re first diagnosed or when they renew their driver’s license.

Physicians, optometrist, nurse practitioners and occupational therapists are legally required to report to SGI any medical condi-

tion that may affect a person’s driving. SGI, also takes reports from police, courts, concerned citizens and family members (whose identity can remain confidential).

Nixon said the next step depends on the assessment and medical information they receive. The MRU may suspend someone’s license immediately or enroll them in a medical monitoring program. People can also be assessed through an occupational program (testing their mental and cognitive abilities) or a SGI in-car assessment.

“During the in-car assessment, our examiners are evaluating the drivers on a number of points,” Nixon said. “Does the driver remember the rules of the road? Can they get from Point A to Point B without getting lost? How are their reaction times?”

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Nixon said that the MRU realizes “it’s devastating to lose your license.” She said the staff has empathy for the drivers that may eventually have to give up their license and works to help them keep it for long as possible.

One way this is achieved is through putting certain restrictions on a driver, but not limiting them from driving altogether.

Some of these restrictions include driving during daylight hours only or driving within a specific geographic area only.

“Giving someone a limited license is one of the ways in which we can keep them driving, especially those with dementia,” Nixon said. “By giving them a period of six months in which they can keep driving, it gives time for families to start having discussions about the

fact that there’s going to be a time when their loved one needs to retire their license.”

The issue of driving with dementia is not something everyone is familiar with, especially if you haven’t been impacted by the issue personally. Due to this reason,

the MRU also focuses on efforts to raise awareness.

Groups or organizations who are interested in booking a presentation are instructed to call the MRU by phone at 306-775-6176 (Regina) or 1-800-667-8015 (toll Free), or via email (mruinquiries@sgi.sk.ca).

Stay a step ahead of your health Take a little time and get screened for cancer: • Screening Program for Breast Cancer • Screening Program for Cervical Cancer • Screening Program for Colorectal Cancer

The Drosdowech Family and our associates in Ukraine and Canada are pleased to offer three ALL-INCLUSIVE 16-day small group tours for 2017. Tours are guided in English and include: airfare, quality hotels, all meals, admission to all events and chartered air-conditioned bus.

2018 Tour Dates Dates to come!

Call Sandra Drosdowech Toll-free : 1-888-269-3013 or 204-256-5996 email : ToursToUkraine@mymts.ca Visit: www.ToursToUkraine.ca Like us on Facebook: ToursToUkraineCanada TOURS TO UKRAINE AFFILIATED WITH TERRI’S TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency operates prevention and early detection programs, provides safe, quality cancer treatment and conducts innovative research. www.saskcancer.ca/earlydetection @SaskCancer

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Live Your Best Retirement Here

You are invited to celebrate Seniors’ Week with us!

Oct 4 – 2-3 pm Martin Jarovsky on Piano 3-4pm Experience our Entertainment Areas & Tasty Appetizers Oct 5 – 5-6pm Join Us for Display Cooking Dinner!

Oct 6 – 10am-12 – Zucchini Relish Canning – Demonstration Kitchen

Please RSVP for any or all of these events

by Oct 2 to 306-664-0501 x221

Please call or visit us online for details and to arrange a tour 306-664-0501 ext. 222 250 Hunter Road, Saskatoon

www.luthercarevillage.com

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