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SSM's Social Prescribing staff person, Rod McKendrick, was on CBC's BlueSky on Wednesday, April 15. You can listen to that program on YouTube at this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQQx...

The first session of SSM's Annual Virtual Conference, featuring speaker Ashton Applewhite, is coming up on TUESDAY, April 21! Register now so you don't miss it! Ashton will speak on "Beyond Ageism: Rockin' in the New World." Info on how to register at skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...

SSM's Rod McKendrick, Social Prescribing staff person, will be on CBC's Blue Sky today talking about social prescribing in Saskatchewan. CBC Radio, 12 noon today, Wednesday April 15. Learn more about the great work the social prescribing initiative is doing in communities across Saskatchewan!

Do you know about Caregiver Information and Support, a program of SCOA, the Saskatoon Council on Aging? The website has resources for caregivers, a downloadable caregiver resource guide, videos, & info on how best to support a family caregiver. Check it out at this link: www.scoa.ca/caregiver-se...

It’s Caregivers Week, a time to celebrate & honour the amazing volunteers in our province who provide care for family members or friends in need of assistance in their daily lives.
Let's find ways to let them know they're appreciated, during Caregivers Week and the rest of the year as well.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the week of April 5 to 11, 2026, as Caregivers Week.
See our post on our SSM Now! blog on the home page of the SSM website, and check our social media during that week for posts honouring caregivers.
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Thursday, March 26, is National Social Prescribing Day!
To learn more about social prescribing, and to view SSM's video, "Social Prescribing in Action," go to this post on our SSM Now! blog.
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Have you been thinking about who to nominate for this year's Celebrating Seniors Awards? Shareable posters are on the website, plus the official nomination form. Please share this post, as well! Thank you!
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March is Fraud Prevention Month. Did you know there's a page on SSM's website dedicated to Fraud Awareness? On it are our Fraud Prevention & Safety Handbook and links to other resources. Please check it out! skseniorsmechanism.ca/fraud-awaren...

TONIGHT! The University of Regina Centre on Aging and Health The University of Regina Centre on Aging and Health
2025-2026 DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC LECTURE is this evening, March 5, at 6:30 in the Education Auditorium, U of R. Admission is free.

It’s time to think about who to nominate for this year’s Celebrating Seniors Volunteer Awards, because nominations are officially OPEN! Nominees must be 55+, reside in SK, be a volunteer and actively contribute to their community.

More info on SSM’s website.
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We’re gearing up for SSM’s Conference 2026, “Transforming the Future – Older Adults Seize the Day.” It’s in 3 sessions this year via Zoom. 9am - Noon, April 21, 28, and May 12. Pre-registration required. Cost $20 for all 3 sessions. More info at SSM’s website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...

The University of Regina Centre on Aging and Health invites the public to their 2025-2026 Distinguished Public Lecture featuring Dr. Sally Chivers of Trent University exploring people's fear of aging. Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m., Education Auditorium, U of R. Open to the public. Free of charge.

Social isolation can be sharply felt on Valentine's Day. Watch for SSM's social media posts during Let No One Be Alone Week, Feb 9-15 and share them, act on them, take them to heart. To start, we post this info sheet. For more info, please go to this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/let-no-one-b...

The University of Regina is seeking participants in a study of family and friends who are caregivers to someone in long-term care. For more information, see the poster below. For a PDF of the poster, please go to our SSMNow post at this link skseniorsmechanism.ca/u-of-r-seeki...

Today we're resuming our monthly celebration of a "Blooming Perennial" - an older adult who continues to be active and serve the community. Today we're highlighting the life and work of Annette Labelle. To read more about Annette, click the link for our post. skseniorsmechanism.ca/meet-a-bloom...

SSM joins many others in paying tribute to Lyn Goldman, who has brought a rich array of talents and commitment to Regina and to the province of Saskatchewan over the years. Please see our SSM Now post: skseniorsmechanism.ca/remembering-...

SSM is made up of people working together for a common goal: quality life for all older adults in Saskatchewan. This Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to SSM, and feel part of this collaboration that leads to action. Donation link on our homepage. Thank you.
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Fraud Prevention - Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario November 27, 2025

Webinar reminder!

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario webinar series: Empowering Your Life with Service Canada! Learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services. Better protect yourself from scammers.

For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...

November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week.

When antibiotics are used too frequently or incorrectly, bacteria can become resistant to them. The Canadian Deprescribing Network prepared this infographic to help us know when it’s appropriate to take antibiotics.

Fraud Prevention - Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario November 27, 2025

Join EAPO, Service Canada, & Canada Revenue Agency to learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services so that you can better protect yourself. Also what to do if you have been a victim of fraud.

For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...

Webinar Nov 13, 10-11am CST: Vaccines for Older Canadians: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy & Independent, with Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown.

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💊 Taking multiple medications? 5 questions to ask
To mark Canadian Patient Safety Week, join our free webinar to learn 5 key questions to ask about your medications.

📅 Oct 29th at 12 PM ET (ENG)
🔗 Register: deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar

Open to all audiences!

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Only ONE WEEK left to get Celebrating Seniors tickets! Help us celebrate older adult volunteers in Saskatchewan!

Info is on the SSM website, but tickets must be ordered by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. Cost is $75 for an individual ticket, $560 for a table of 8.
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Help shape the future of health regulation in SK! SPRAN (Saskatchewan Public Regulatory Advisory Network) is recruiting public advisors to talk about how healthcare professionals are regulated in the province. Apply by September 15, 2025. Learn more at spran.ca or contact info@spran.ca.

Are you 60+? Help shape the future of healthy ageing by sharing your lived experience in this global survey by IFAgeing.

Your voice will inform policy & progress in the #DecadeofHealthyAgeing.

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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!
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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...