COVID-19

Media Release: Older Adults Respond to the Pandemic

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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Socially Connecting Seniors

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 …

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Re-establishing the Role of Families in Long Term Care after the COVID-19 Pandemic

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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COVID-19 Resources for Seniors

COVID-19 Vaccines Second COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Dose A second bivalent COVID-19 booster dose is recommended for individuals with a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 illness. Residents eligible to receive a second COVID-19 bivalent booster dose six or more months from the last COVID-19 booster or COVID-19 infection (whichever interval is longer) include: Adults 80 years …

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