Caregiver Cafe - Keeping Your Identity While Caregiving
Join us for an information session and orientation guide on informal caregiving presented by University of Saskatchewan Nursing Students.
Caregiver Cafe
Steps to Safety - Fire & Fall Prevention
Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 in the Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive. FREE PARKING.
TJ Nicholson, Saskatoon Fire Dept will discuss:
Saskatoon Fire Department's commitment to residents of Saskatoon
practical fire prevention tips & common causes.
Step to Safety program, causes of falls and tips to help prevent them
Free to attend, phone 306.652.2255
Caregiver Cafe
Nutrition with Dr. Allison Cammer
Dr. Allison Cammer (Registered Dietitian with a MSc in Community Health
and Epidemiology and a PhD in Nutrition) explores nutrition for older adults
When: May 2, 2024 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Where: Meeting Room 2 in the Saskatoon Field House (upstairs), 2020 College
Drive. FREE PARKING.
What: A one-hour presentation (including time for questions). Free coffee &
refreshments provided.
Caregiver Lunch & Learn: Housing Options for Older Adults
Who: Jennifer White – Seniors Housing Consultant.
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 11:30am – 1:30pm
Where: Meeting Room 3 in the Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive. FREE PARKING.
A presentation aimed at guiding older adults and their caregivers in understanding the various housing options available, including aging in place, enriched housing or assisted living, personal care homes, and special homes, to employ the right level of future care, at the right time, in the right setting. We will also cover details related to funding and financial support, while highlighting some considerations to keep in mind as indicators of a need for transition consideration.
Cost: FREE to Attend Limited to 20 spots – call 306-652-2255 to save your spot.
FREE lunch and refreshments provided courtesy of “Just Like Family” Home Care. From 55 to 105: Positive Aging Life Enrichment Series
Caregiver Café - Care-Mapping: “Who can I turn to when I need help?” NOTE DATE CHANGE
Who: Mary-Anne Parker, End-of-life care consultant/doula, lecturer and caregiver who advocates for timely access to end-of-life care for all Saskatchewan.
When: Tuesday, March 5 2024 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: Meeting Room 3 in the Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive FREE PARKING.
Using a simple but effective tool for mapping access to care and understanding future care needs, Mary-Anne will walk participants through a potential (or existing) care situation to discover where existing help can be found and apply creative thinking to how other needs can be met. This is also a time to celebrate good care that is happening and honour those who take care of others.
Cost: FREE
In-person seats are limited – call 306-652-2255 to save your spot. Coffee and refreshments provided. LIVE stream available, visit SCOA’s YouTube page
Caregiver Café: Sharing Stories of Recovery from Mental Illness
Who: The Schizophrenia Society’s Partnership Program
When: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: Meeting Room 3 in the Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive FREE PARKING.
The Schizophrenia Society’s Partnership Program will share stories of recovery from
mental illness to promote treatment and recovery and reduce stigma and
misconceptions about mental illness.
-Stories of recovery, stories from family members
-A health care advocate will share the facts and resources on mental illness.
-Q & A
Cost: FREE
In-person seats are limited – call 306-652-2255 to save your spot.
Coffee and refreshments provided.