Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism

• Saskatoon special care homes not meeting performance measures: Provincial auditor

  Bill VanGorder with CARP spoke about the conditions at special care homes in Saskatoon, saying resources need to be in place to make sure these homes can meet regulations.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2023
  
• Advocates say tech a barrier in obtaining proof of COVID-19 vaccination for some

  If you lost your wallet card and you're having trouble accessing your vaccination record online, you can obtain it through an SHA Public Health Office. It'll cost you $20, though.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2021
  
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• Advocate calls for revised long-term care model to meet the needs of all Saskatchewan seniors

  The call to allocate government funding to all areas of senior living is being asked as the current long-term senior care system is outdated.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
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• COVID-19: SHA long-term care home in North Battleford, Sask. under suspected outbreak

  The SHA said protocols for a suspect outbreak - which means one confirmed case took place in a facility - are similar to a confirmed outbreak.

  Health

  Jun 4, 2021
• More than 40% of Saskatchewan COVID-19 deaths in care home settings

  Statistics provided by Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health show that of the 155 COVID-19-related deaths reported in the province in 2020, 65 were in care home settings.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2021
• Saskatchewan seniors advocate weighs in on provincial platform promises as election day nears

  Seniors care has been seen significant platform focus this campaign, but one advocate says the promises fall short of what's truly needed in Saskatchewan.

  Politics

  Oct 25, 2020
• Calls for improved support for aging adults continue in Saskatchewan

  Amid calls for improved long-term care standards, a Saskatchewan organization says a broader policy approach is needed to best support aging adults.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2020
• Saskatchewan report points to inadequacies in long-term care facilities

  Concerns over standard of care in long-term care facilities are being brought into question, after the province released the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s 2019 CEO Tour Report.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2020
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• Saskatoon recognized for work to create inclusive environment for seniors

  The City of Saskatoon received an award to acknowledge its work on activities and programming to enhance the quality of life for older adults.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2019
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• Sask. Seniors Mechanism hopes new minister can help address health and isolation

  The Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism says isolation and healthcare are some of the key issues they would like to see the new federal seniors minister focus on.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2018