As this year comes to a close, so does our second year in business, and what an amazing year it had been!

We have been able to meet more and more unbelievably interesting, loving and caring people, we still can not get over the fact that this is our job! We get to spend each day, either having our lives enriched in some different way or hopefully bringing the best of what life has to offer to our clients.

We have also become so busy we have been able to bring some more wonderful people onto our team. This year we welcomed, Chrissie, Barb, Carley T, Brenda and Renee. From retired nurses, PSW's and Gerontology majors, we think we have the best of the best to help take care of you and who is most important to you.

We are so excited to be going into 2014 and entering our 3rd year, we can't wait to see what it has in store for us.

Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy 2014 for all of us at Home Sweet

• Yoga
• Low Impact Aerobics
• Pilates
• Water Aerobics
• Dance Classes. This option provides a social element.
• Tai Chi Classes
• Qi Gong Classes
• Playing Exergame. These are video games designed specifically to boost the fitness level and include the PlayStation Move or Wii Fit.
• Go To the Gym. Instructions on proper equipment use and a doctor’s advice should be acquired before using any gym equipment. This equipment includes: the treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical, weights, and pull-up/sit-up benches.
• Swim In an Indoor Pool. For a needed change the active senior might try water aerobics.
• Walking. Walking the halls of an apartment building or house, or mall-walking, are great ways to walk indoors.

1. Helps seniors lose or maintain a healthy weight. The metabolism slows with age so maintaining a healthy weight becomes more challenging over time. Exercise increases metabolism and burns calories. When a healthy weight is reached and maintained, the senior’s overall health will improve.
2. Reduces the impacts of chronic disease and illnesses. Exercise boosts immune function, aids in heart health and blood pressure, helps achieve better bone density, and aids in digestive functions. Seniors who maintain an active lifestyle are also less likely to suffer from some conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, colon cancer, and osteoporosis.
3. Enhances balance, flexibility, and mobility. Exercise improves strength, posture, and flexibility which will in turn improve balance and coordination which can help reduce the risks of falling.
4. Improves sleep habits. Quality sleep is important for overall health. Exercise helps the individual to fall asleep more quickly and deeply.
5. Good for the brain. Exercise promotes regular brain functions which keeps the brain active. This can prevent cognitive decline, dementia, and memory loss.

Our area got about 2-4cm over night, last night. And although it may not seem like, sidewalks still need to be shovelled off, please think of your elderly neighbours that might need a helping hand today!!