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 …
Fundraiser Raffle – 7 Prizes!Tickets: 1 for $10 or 3 for $20Support programs and services for older adults One roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination! No cash value. Maximum potential retail value $4,240 ( Fees, taxes, surcharges to be covered by The Saskatoon Council on Aging. Blackout dates …
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 …
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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When do taxes need to be filed this year? April 30 is the usual deadline for most people’s tax returns to be submitted. But this year, April 30 falls on a Sunday, so you actually have an extra day to get your taxes done. Your return will still be considered filed on time if you …
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 …
CAA Travel is proud to be back to support SCOA with this year’s event, Nifty 50s. We wish all the finalists the best of luck and look forward to meeting them on November 4 at Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum. As Canada’s most trusted brand, our Travel Consultants have first-hand experience and knowledge in all regions …
Congratulations to People’s Choice Winner: No HurryJudges’ Choice Winner: Colleen CarrThanks to all finalists for their participation JEFF ARNDT COLLEEN CARR CRYSTAL GILBERT BRIAN KENDALL NO HURRY UNIQUE QUINTET
We are lucky. The Saskatoon Council on Aging supporters are thoughtful individuals, who share a concern for well-being of older adults and are committed to building a better future with older adults. We think about contributing to the causes we care about with monthly donations or volunteering time. Some people are going one step further …
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Saskatoon Transit launched a new OnDemand Transit (ODT) service in early August. The new service uses a “stop-to-hub” model and promotes shorter, quicker trips making ODT more reliable and efficient. The ODT service is available in Brighton, Rosewood, North Kensington and Blairmore. Download the app Saskatoon Transit OnDemand or find more information at SaskatoonTransit.ca/OnDemand or …
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