Welcome to Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
The Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SSM) is a non-profit, volunteer organization. It acts as an umbrella to bring together Saskatchewan seniors’ organizations to contribute to a better quality of life for our province’s older adults.
About Sask Seniors Mechanism
Formed in 1990, the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism office is located in downtown Regina. Learn about our mission and vision. View our history or see who our staff are.
Become a Member/Supporter!
Our current members are from throughout the province and represent specific seniors’ interests. Collectively, these groups represent upwards of 100,000 seniors.
Ageism is Real - Let's Eliminate it!
Even before COVID-19 arrived to challenge us in every way, ageism in Saskatchewan existed — often accepted or not noticed. The harsh aspects of ageism have become more evident recently.
SSM one-page articles on the reality of ageism and a description about how we can fight it can be downloaded below. They have also been posted on Facebook.
Info Sheet Ageism SK Advantage final
If you wish to support SSM, please click donation button. Any donation over $15.00 will receive a charitable receipt.
Highlights
Strategizing for Positive Aging in Saskatchewan
SSM Viewpoint - Can the Pandemic Lead to a Systemic Fix?
Age-Friendly Saskatchewan Newsletters
Recent Age-Friendly Newsletters are posted here - click on link below.
Celebrating Seniors
Update on plans for 2020-21 Volunteer Awards Banquet
SSM News
INFORMATION SHEET – GROCERIES
6 Steps to Get Your Groceries Without Going to the Grocery Store Are you unsure about whether to get good food into your home without going to the grocery store yourself? This information sheet could be helpful. Info sheet #3 Groceries final
INFORMATION SHEET – 5 WAYS TO PHYSICALLY DISTANCE
Download this information sheet by clicking the link below. Info Sheet 1 - Physical Distance
INFORMATION SHEET – USING NON-MEDICAL FACE MASKS
7 Key Points on the Use of Non-Medical Face Masks There has been a lot of conversation recently about using home-made cloth face masks including questions about whether they should be worn whenever one has to leave the house and what kinds of protection they might...