Do you struggle from mental health issues resulting in dysfunctional behaviour, thoughts and feelings? Do you find yourself giving into depression, anxiety and obsessive thoughts? Whether you are having difficulty managing your worries, anxiety, sadness or severe post-traumatic stress symptoms, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be proven quite effective in addressing many mental health issues. But what is CBT? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidenced-based, problem-focused and action-oriented psychotherapy often used to treat depression, anxiety and other dysfunctional thought ..read more

By all accounts, 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for all of us. Political tensions, racial unrest, global disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic have stretched us thin emotionally. As we turn another page on the calendar and look towards the holidays, many of us are starting to look forward to seeing friends and family. However, so many senior citizens in our community are facing the holidays with the knowledge that they may be alone this year. That breaks our hearts. We have some ideas to help senior citizens during COVID Christmas season?   Send a handwritten note.  Help ..read more

As the ongoing pandemic worsens and Winnipeg is moved to red level on the pandemic response colour code, we are implementing extra precautions to protect our staff and clientele. It is a stressful and difficult time for everyone and, it is also an important time. This is the moment we can change the course of this second wave of COVID-19. The choices businesses, people and the government make right now are crucial and we want to make positive steps to help curb the spread. We recently held a staff meeting via Zoom to decide how we are going to manage the increased provincial regulations as wel ..read more

Here is a great informative video about how to age healthily!   The post Healthy Aging appeared first on Seniors Moving Company ..read more

While we all enjoy the warm weather that summer brings, there’s no doubt that fall is the most favored season. In fact, 28% of Canadians say that fall is their favourite season, whereas 25 percent say summer is their favourite season. With the changing of colours, crisp weather, and pumpkin-flavoured everything, it’s no wonder that so many people prefer the fall. A few senior friendly activities include: 1. Enjoy the Outdoors Fall is actually the perfect time of year to enjoy the great outdoors. Not only is the weather crisp and cool, but the fall colors offer a beautiful change in scenery. Pl ..read more

The Seniors Moving Company is a proud member of the Businesses and Organizations Supporting Seniors (B.O.S.S), in Winnipeg, which is a likeminded group of people who are dedicated to making seniors lives easier while maintaining an unparalleled quality of service offered at a fair price, overall enriching the lives of seniors through business and support. Due to the nature of our company as well as our passion for the older community, we sought out relationships with businesses who share our philosophy here in the greater Winnipeg area. I mean, we can’t be the only ones focused and dedicated t ..read more

  A quick guide to give clients some expected and suggested items to bring when downsizing. Of course, every person and relocation is different, so we tailor the list specifically to the clients personal needs and desires.    KITCHEN:   Dishes: 4 dinner plates. 4 salad/dessert plates. 4 bowls. 4 mugs. 4 drinking glasses. Cutlery: 4 forks. 4 knives. 4 soup spoons. 4 dessert spoons. 4 salad forks. Cutlery tray – for kitchen drawer, although some residences have extremely small drawer space so make sure to measure before you purchase! Utensils: 2 paring knives. Ladle. Che ..read more

  You may have heard the statistic: that one in three people who are 65 years and older will fall every year. These falls can lead to an older adult getting hurt so badly that they lose their ability to live independently. Falls happen due to a loss of balance, and then not being able to recover balance. Part of the reason older adults fall has to do with the natural process of getting older (or biological factors). But there are other factors that can also lead to falls, like a person’s behaviour and their environment (i.e., home). Good news is, there’s a lot you can do to reduce the ris ..read more

Our friend and fellow member of the group Businesses and Organizations Supporting Seniors, Richard Rosin is a funeral director here in Winnipeg. Richard runs a blog on his website and it has tons of great information and resources! He posts regularly and recently made a great one about how to pre-pay for your funeral and other end of life expenses. Check it out! https://www.richardrosin.ca/the-best-way-to-pay-for-your-funeral   The post Richard Rosin – Funeral Director appeared first on Seniors Moving Company ..read more

An upsetting but eye opening look at the elder abuse in care homes. Let’s take care of the older generations and put a stop to this! Lots of great information here, viewer discretion advised. Elder abuse resources found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/elder-abuse.html The post CBC Marketplace Nursing Home Problems appeared first on Seniors Moving Company ..read more