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.
Let No One Be Alone Week
Download ideas for including others – for each day of the week January 25 to 31:
- January 25 Communication
- January 26 Exercise
- January 27 Art
- January 28 Spiritual Practice
- January 29 Virtual Travel & Events
- January 30 Music
- January 31 Nature
- LNOBA week 2021 Poster
Antibiotic Apocalypse
Download the video of Dr. Jason Vanstone’s presentation on antibiotic stewardship, including explanations of the differences between bacteria and viruses and antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic Apocalypse https://youtu.be/fYnm8YRmFq0
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.
Gray Matters 2021
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?
Research on Aging Populations
SSM News
CONNECT – Seniors Mental Health
CONNECT – Seniors Mental Health
CONNECT, is a pre-recorded presentation that offers support and ideas for older people to live safely and comfortably and to stay mentally and physically strong. Most effective if a group can watch it and discuss the information.
- A small group may individually access the video and then video-chat or discuss it in a conference call.
- One person may download the video and then use a program like Zoom to share and discuss with a group.
- For people who live in a care facility, staff may download the video and share it with a socially distanced group within the facility.
Another option is for a group to contact the SSM Office (306-359-9956) and arrange for a narrated presentation for their group, using Zoom.
Link to CONNECT on YouTube https://youtu.be/_raTMK7fuKo
Information sheet for CONNECT – Take-Home -Seniors & Mental Health
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 offer.
Download the information sheet below for up-to-date accurate information.
Saskatchewan Minister for Seniors
SSM is pleased to connect with Minister Everett Hindley, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health.
We will continue to explore the most effective ways to support and enable older adults so that all may experience quality life and positive aging.