An isolation study done in 1994-97, by the Saskatoon Council on Aging concluded that the lack of safe affordable, arm-assisted transportation for frail seniors was a major cause of isolation. A lack of access to required services such as health and recreation quickly leads to isolation and deteriorating health. SCOA initiated the Senior Shuttle Service …
Explore the wisdom of aging at Spotlight on Seniors 2023! How to stay positive as we face all of life’s challenges? Many older adults perfect this skill over time. It is also a key component of wisdom. As we grow older, we try to understand multiple perspectives and show tolerance to others. Older adults contribute …
Challenge and Resilience – Older Adults Respond to the PandemicSaskatoon, Saskatchewan As older adults felt the full impacts of COVID-19, no group is better suited to model resilience and develop a response to the pandemic. A research collaboration between the Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA) and the University of Saskatchewan elevated voices of older adults …
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While it’s easy to focus on the negative aspects of aging, there are lots of things you can do to stay positive and healthy as you age. We have put together a list below that will help you stay active, eat healthy and keep up with research on aging. Stay active You can stay active …
The housing continuum is the broad range of housing types of housing available in the community. For older adults, that can mean remaining in their own homes all the way to special care homes with many other options in between. Each type of housing is crucial for different people at different times, depending on individual …
Are you interested in working with older adults? Do you like working with people, sharing ideas and helping to organize? The Saskatoon Council on Aging seeks volunteers to assist with our committees, programs and services. Have an impact, make a difference today! Volunteer Position List: Communication Committee Member Century Club Committee Member Speakers Bureau Presenter …
Alison R. Montgomery: Artist’s bio Alison R. Montgomery lives in Saskatoon and has been painting in watercolour for over thirty years. Alison’s en plein air landscape paintings have been showcased in many solo and group exhibitions, and her work is represented in many corporate and private collections. Her 2018 exhibition “Studio Work”, a series of …
SCOA helps keep older adults connected throughout the pandemic and beyond. The coronavirus outbreak has profoundly impacted the lives of older adults. They are at a high risk to become socially isolated due to necessary social distancing measures designed to keep them safe. SCOA is socially connecting seniors through two initiatives: Telephone visits with those …
Seniors and youth connect in a new project supported by the Saskatoon Community Foundation and operated by the Saskatoon Council on Aging [SCOA]. The Senior and Youth Connections project matches youth and older adults to work together and learn from each other. The connections combat social isolation experienced by older adults and also keeps them mentally engaged for improved health and well-being. Youth develop positive attitudes about …
How the pandemic has affected family relationships – a video produced by the SK LTC Network in partnership with SPA-LTC [Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care] About the SK LTC Network: The SK LTC Network is a group of family members, researchers, clinicians, and trainees that contribute evidence- and experience- informed strategies to support …
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