SSM (Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism)

Nominations for this year's Celebrating Seniors awards are being accepted up until Friday, June 13, and we'd be happy to add your nomination to the list!

You can access the nomination form and instructions on the SSM website at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...

Another successful SSM virtual conference has concluded. Thanks to organizers, speakers, sponsors, door prize donors, and a special thanks to all who attended! Your presence was valued!

Videos of speakers will be available on the SSM website when they're ready.

There IS strength in community!

Last chance to register for SSM's conference, which begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21! Here's the link to our Conference 2025 page, which gives Agenda, Speaker Bios, Registration information, and more!
skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...

The theme of SSM's upcoming conference is "Strength in Community: We Have What It Takes!" One speaker is Don Johnson, Kipling & District Age-Friendly Committee, speaking on Strength in Community. May 21 and 22! Hope to see you there! Info at our website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...

Keynote speaker for SSM's upcoming conference is Bobbi Symes, who will be talking about Community Development within BC's Better at Home Initiative.

Have you registered for the conference yet? Registration details and more info are found at our website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...

Have you registered for SSM's annual virtual conference? May 21 and 22 via Zoom. Cost is $20.00. Theme is "Strength in Community: We Have What It Takes." Hope to see you there (virtually!)
Registration info etc, here: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...

Grandparent scams are becoming more and more prevalent. SSM's Linda Anderson and the Regina Police Service recently spoke with CTV News about this problem. Access the video clip by going to the SSM website at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/grandparent-...

National Caregiver Day 2025

Tomorrow, April 1, 2025, is National Caregivers' Day in Canada. Carers Canada is offering three webinars about caregiving tomorrow. You might want to check them out and perhaps attend/watch one or more of them: www.carerscanada.ca/national-car...

The provincial government has proclaimed the week of Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 6, 2025 as Caregiver's Week in Saskatchewan. Watch for our Caregiver Appreciation posts next week for you to share.

To see the proclamation, check out SSM's blog, SSM Now! skseniorsmechanism.ca/caregivers-w...

March 14 is World Sleep Day! Want to get better sleep without sleeping pills & their side effects?

Check out @caden-recad.bsky.social's webpage to find educational resources on sleeping pills, insomnia & safer options to treat the root causes of insomnia: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep

Friday is World Sleep Day!
Help your patients get better sleep with educational resources on the risks of sleeping pills, insomnia & sleep therapy (CBT-i), a safer option to treat the root causes of insomnia. Visit: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Shingles Awareness Week. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown this Shingles Awareness Week, to address the significant issue of shingles infections in older Canadians. Over 90,000 new cases occur annually among those age...

Join Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown this Shingles Awareness Week, February 27 from 12:00–1:00 PM EST for a webinar on the health impacts of shingles, policy recommendations to improve vaccine uptake, and practical steps to enhance awareness and access. torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Share this image with someone you love this Valentine’s Day.
A family member, loved one, or dear friend.
#LetNoOneBeAlone

The Prairie Hospice Society provides an invaluable service to people in need of end-of-life care in Saskatoon. If you are in Saskatoon, you can help provide that service as a volunteer.
See this page prairiehospice.org/volunteer/ for more information. Check out the poster below, as well.

Share this image with someone you are thankful for.
Did a neighbor shovel your walk? Did a grandparent or parent mentor you?
#LetNoOneBeAlone

Share this image with someone who needs support.
Is a friend or family member going through a difficult time?
Let them know you believe in them.
#LetNoOneBeAlone

The Canadian Red Cross is holding an online workshop on emergency preparedness on Feb 27. Age-Friendly Saskatchewan is organizing this for their network but anyone is welcome to participate. To register & receive the link to join online, email Wendy Thienes at agefriendly@skseniorsmechanism.ca

Valentine's Day can be a lonely day for some people, older adults especially. During Let No One Be Alone Week,follow our posts for suggestions to help alleviate someone's loneliness.

Read our SSM Now! blog post here: skseniorsmechanism.ca/let-no-one-b...

Please take a look at our updated SSM Now post about January's Blooming Perennials, Barb and Dwayne Dornan -- post at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/meet-two-blo...

A research team at the University of Saskatchewan is seeking participants for a study of people who are more than 6 months past stroke and are willing to participate in a seated exercise program via Zoom.

See poster for more details & contact info.

The Prairie Hospice Society in Saskatoon is seeking volunteers, with the next training coming up in February. For details, see the poster below.

Once a month, on the SSM website, we celebrate a "Blooming Perennial" ~ someone who continues to grow and serve into their older years. To read about this month's Blooming Perennial, go to this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/meet-a-bloom...

Canadians' understanding of ageism varies widely, revealing a significant lack of awareness regarding its pervasiveness and detrimental consequences There is a need for education and awareness initiatives to challenge ageist attitudes and create a more inclusive society

Canadians' understanding of ageism varies widely! Market research firm Ipsos has published results of a survey commissioned by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism that gives important insights and impetus for raising awareness of ageism. Check it out here: www.ipsos.com/en-ca/public...

Greetings, friends! We are a nonprofit organization based in Saskatchewan, Canada, that collaborates with seniors organizations throughout the province to advocate for and support older adults. We look forward to interacting with you here on Bluesky!