CONFERENCE 2018
was held May 16 & 17, 2018
Michelle Porter
Director of Centre on Aging
University of Manitoba
Re-framing Aging – MIchelle addressed the surprising ways that others interpret our words and help us find new ways to get the message across.
Isobel Mackenzie
(Seniors Advocate BC)
Isobel addressed Ageism in the Medical System.
Other topics that were addressed are:
Media and Ageism
Recognizing our own Ageism
Personal Experiences of Aging – an amazing variety
How do WE move beyond Ageism
Purpose:
1. Become aware of the different aspects of ageism in our society
2. Consider how ageism effects older adults
3. Explain how ageist attitudes are communicated
4. Consider strategies to move beyond ageism to Age Is – positive images of aging
Highlights
Celebrating Seniors
Housing Options in Saskatchewan
Seniors Strategy for Saskatchewan
The Survey is now completed. SSM received over 2000 responses
SSM News
SSM Welcome New Honourary Patron
SSM welcomes His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan as Honourary Patron.
Celebrating Seniors 2019
SSM is very excited to announce that CAA Saskatchewan is our Platinum Sponsor for the 2019 Celebrating Seniors. A big thanks to them!
SSM welcomes new Administrative Assistant, Shelley Wichmann who joined the SSM staff in July
SSM is pleased to officially welcome Shelley Wichmann to our staff as Administrative Assistant. Shelley’s responsibilities include organizing and carrying out all the details that are so important in administration as well as helping SSM find the most effective way to...