SSM (Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism)
@ssmsk.bsky.social
Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SSM) is a non-profit, community-based organization that brings together Saskatchewan seniors organizations in order to collaborate for advocacy and support for older adults.
Website: https://skseniorsmechanism.ca/
Website: https://skseniorsmechanism.ca/
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Greetings, friends! We are a nonprofit organization based in Saskatchewan, Canada, that collaborates with seniors organizations throughout the province to advocate for and support older adults. We look forward to interacting with you here on Bluesky!
SSM is made up of people working together for a common goal: quality life for all older adults in Saskatchewan. This Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to SSM, and feel part of this collaboration that leads to action. Donation link on our homepage. Thank you.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
SSM is made up of people working together for a common goal: quality life for all older adults in Saskatchewan. This Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to SSM, and feel part of this collaboration that leads to action. Donation link on our homepage. Thank you.
skseniorsmechanism.ca
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Webinar reminder!
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario webinar series: Empowering Your Life with Service Canada! Learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services. Better protect yourself from scammers.
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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario webinar series: Empowering Your Life with Service Canada! Learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services. Better protect yourself from scammers.
For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...
Fraud Prevention - Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
November 27, 2025
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November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Webinar reminder!
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario webinar series: Empowering Your Life with Service Canada! Learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services. Better protect yourself from scammers.
For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario webinar series: Empowering Your Life with Service Canada! Learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services. Better protect yourself from scammers.
For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...
November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week.
When antibiotics are used too frequently or incorrectly, bacteria can become resistant to them. The Canadian Deprescribing Network prepared this infographic to help us know when it’s appropriate to take antibiotics.
When antibiotics are used too frequently or incorrectly, bacteria can become resistant to them. The Canadian Deprescribing Network prepared this infographic to help us know when it’s appropriate to take antibiotics.
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week.
When antibiotics are used too frequently or incorrectly, bacteria can become resistant to them. The Canadian Deprescribing Network prepared this infographic to help us know when it’s appropriate to take antibiotics.
When antibiotics are used too frequently or incorrectly, bacteria can become resistant to them. The Canadian Deprescribing Network prepared this infographic to help us know when it’s appropriate to take antibiotics.
Join EAPO, Service Canada, & Canada Revenue Agency to learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services so that you can better protect yourself. Also what to do if you have been a victim of fraud.
For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...
For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...
Fraud Prevention - Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
November 27, 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Join EAPO, Service Canada, & Canada Revenue Agency to learn how to identify signs of scams related to government services so that you can better protect yourself. Also what to do if you have been a victim of fraud.
For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...
For more information and to register, click here: eapon.ca/webinars/fra...
Webinar Nov 13, 10-11am CST: Vaccines for Older Canadians: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy & Independent, with Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Webinar Nov 13, 10-11am CST: Vaccines for Older Canadians: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy & Independent, with Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown.
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💊 Taking multiple medications? 5 questions to ask
To mark Canadian Patient Safety Week, join our free webinar to learn 5 key questions to ask about your medications.
📅 Oct 29th at 12 PM ET (ENG)
🔗 Register: deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar
Open to all audiences!
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To mark Canadian Patient Safety Week, join our free webinar to learn 5 key questions to ask about your medications.
📅 Oct 29th at 12 PM ET (ENG)
🔗 Register: deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar
Open to all audiences!
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October 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
💊 Taking multiple medications? 5 questions to ask
To mark Canadian Patient Safety Week, join our free webinar to learn 5 key questions to ask about your medications.
📅 Oct 29th at 12 PM ET (ENG)
🔗 Register: deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar
Open to all audiences!
@caden-recad.bsky.social
To mark Canadian Patient Safety Week, join our free webinar to learn 5 key questions to ask about your medications.
📅 Oct 29th at 12 PM ET (ENG)
🔗 Register: deprescribingnetwork.ca/5q-webinar
Open to all audiences!
@caden-recad.bsky.social
Only ONE WEEK left to get Celebrating Seniors tickets! Help us celebrate older adult volunteers in Saskatchewan!
Info is on the SSM website, but tickets must be ordered by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. Cost is $75 for an individual ticket, $560 for a table of 8.
skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...
Info is on the SSM website, but tickets must be ordered by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. Cost is $75 for an individual ticket, $560 for a table of 8.
skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...
September 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Only ONE WEEK left to get Celebrating Seniors tickets! Help us celebrate older adult volunteers in Saskatchewan!
Info is on the SSM website, but tickets must be ordered by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. Cost is $75 for an individual ticket, $560 for a table of 8.
skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...
Info is on the SSM website, but tickets must be ordered by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. Cost is $75 for an individual ticket, $560 for a table of 8.
skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...
Help shape the future of health regulation in SK! SPRAN (Saskatchewan Public Regulatory Advisory Network) is recruiting public advisors to talk about how healthcare professionals are regulated in the province. Apply by September 15, 2025. Learn more at spran.ca or contact info@spran.ca.
September 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Help shape the future of health regulation in SK! SPRAN (Saskatchewan Public Regulatory Advisory Network) is recruiting public advisors to talk about how healthcare professionals are regulated in the province. Apply by September 15, 2025. Learn more at spran.ca or contact info@spran.ca.
Are you 60+? Help shape the future of healthy ageing by sharing your lived experience in this global survey by IFAgeing.
Your voice will inform policy & progress in the #DecadeofHealthyAgeing.
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#EquityInAgeing, #AgeWithRights #DecadeofHealthyAgeing
Your voice will inform policy & progress in the #DecadeofHealthyAgeing.
👉 ow.ly/PsfB50WsACn
#EquityInAgeing, #AgeWithRights #DecadeofHealthyAgeing
September 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Are you 60+? Help shape the future of healthy ageing by sharing your lived experience in this global survey by IFAgeing.
Your voice will inform policy & progress in the #DecadeofHealthyAgeing.
👉 ow.ly/PsfB50WsACn
#EquityInAgeing, #AgeWithRights #DecadeofHealthyAgeing
Your voice will inform policy & progress in the #DecadeofHealthyAgeing.
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#EquityInAgeing, #AgeWithRights #DecadeofHealthyAgeing
Nominations for this year's Celebrating Seniors awards are being accepted up until Friday, June 13, and we'd be happy to add your nomination to the list!
You can access the nomination form and instructions on the SSM website at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...
You can access the nomination form and instructions on the SSM website at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...
May 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Nominations for this year's Celebrating Seniors awards are being accepted up until Friday, June 13, and we'd be happy to add your nomination to the list!
You can access the nomination form and instructions on the SSM website at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...
You can access the nomination form and instructions on the SSM website at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/celebrating-...
Another successful SSM virtual conference has concluded. Thanks to organizers, speakers, sponsors, door prize donors, and a special thanks to all who attended! Your presence was valued!
Videos of speakers will be available on the SSM website when they're ready.
There IS strength in community!
Videos of speakers will be available on the SSM website when they're ready.
There IS strength in community!
May 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Another successful SSM virtual conference has concluded. Thanks to organizers, speakers, sponsors, door prize donors, and a special thanks to all who attended! Your presence was valued!
Videos of speakers will be available on the SSM website when they're ready.
There IS strength in community!
Videos of speakers will be available on the SSM website when they're ready.
There IS strength in community!
Last chance to register for SSM's conference, which begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21! Here's the link to our Conference 2025 page, which gives Agenda, Speaker Bios, Registration information, and more!
skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
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May 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Last chance to register for SSM's conference, which begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21! Here's the link to our Conference 2025 page, which gives Agenda, Speaker Bios, Registration information, and more!
skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
The theme of SSM's upcoming conference is "Strength in Community: We Have What It Takes!" One speaker is Don Johnson, Kipling & District Age-Friendly Committee, speaking on Strength in Community. May 21 and 22! Hope to see you there! Info at our website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
May 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The theme of SSM's upcoming conference is "Strength in Community: We Have What It Takes!" One speaker is Don Johnson, Kipling & District Age-Friendly Committee, speaking on Strength in Community. May 21 and 22! Hope to see you there! Info at our website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
Keynote speaker for SSM's upcoming conference is Bobbi Symes, who will be talking about Community Development within BC's Better at Home Initiative.
Have you registered for the conference yet? Registration details and more info are found at our website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
Have you registered for the conference yet? Registration details and more info are found at our website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
May 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Keynote speaker for SSM's upcoming conference is Bobbi Symes, who will be talking about Community Development within BC's Better at Home Initiative.
Have you registered for the conference yet? Registration details and more info are found at our website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
Have you registered for the conference yet? Registration details and more info are found at our website: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
Have you registered for SSM's annual virtual conference? May 21 and 22 via Zoom. Cost is $20.00. Theme is "Strength in Community: We Have What It Takes." Hope to see you there (virtually!)
Registration info etc, here: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
Registration info etc, here: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
May 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Have you registered for SSM's annual virtual conference? May 21 and 22 via Zoom. Cost is $20.00. Theme is "Strength in Community: We Have What It Takes." Hope to see you there (virtually!)
Registration info etc, here: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
Registration info etc, here: skseniorsmechanism.ca/conference-2...
Grandparent scams are becoming more and more prevalent. SSM's Linda Anderson and the Regina Police Service recently spoke with CTV News about this problem. Access the video clip by going to the SSM website at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/grandparent-...
Grandparent Scams: News Clip -
Grandparent scams are prevalent right now, where someone posing as a grandchild in distress scams money from an older adult. SSM's Linda Anderson spoke well to this problem in a recent CTV news video,...
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April 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Grandparent scams are becoming more and more prevalent. SSM's Linda Anderson and the Regina Police Service recently spoke with CTV News about this problem. Access the video clip by going to the SSM website at this link: skseniorsmechanism.ca/grandparent-...
Tomorrow, April 1, 2025, is National Caregivers' Day in Canada. Carers Canada is offering three webinars about caregiving tomorrow. You might want to check them out and perhaps attend/watch one or more of them: www.carerscanada.ca/national-car...
National Caregiver Day 2025
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March 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Tomorrow, April 1, 2025, is National Caregivers' Day in Canada. Carers Canada is offering three webinars about caregiving tomorrow. You might want to check them out and perhaps attend/watch one or more of them: www.carerscanada.ca/national-car...
The provincial government has proclaimed the week of Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 6, 2025 as Caregiver's Week in Saskatchewan. Watch for our Caregiver Appreciation posts next week for you to share.
To see the proclamation, check out SSM's blog, SSM Now! skseniorsmechanism.ca/caregivers-w...
To see the proclamation, check out SSM's blog, SSM Now! skseniorsmechanism.ca/caregivers-w...
Caregivers Week Proclaimed 2025 -
The Saskatchewan Government has proclaimed the week of March 31 to April 6, 2025 as Caregivers Week. You can read the proclamation below.
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March 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The provincial government has proclaimed the week of Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 6, 2025 as Caregiver's Week in Saskatchewan. Watch for our Caregiver Appreciation posts next week for you to share.
To see the proclamation, check out SSM's blog, SSM Now! skseniorsmechanism.ca/caregivers-w...
To see the proclamation, check out SSM's blog, SSM Now! skseniorsmechanism.ca/caregivers-w...
March 14 is World Sleep Day! Want to get better sleep without sleeping pills & their side effects?
Check out @caden-recad.bsky.social's webpage to find educational resources on sleeping pills, insomnia & safer options to treat the root causes of insomnia: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep
Check out @caden-recad.bsky.social's webpage to find educational resources on sleeping pills, insomnia & safer options to treat the root causes of insomnia: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep
March 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
March 14 is World Sleep Day! Want to get better sleep without sleeping pills & their side effects?
Check out @caden-recad.bsky.social's webpage to find educational resources on sleeping pills, insomnia & safer options to treat the root causes of insomnia: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep
Check out @caden-recad.bsky.social's webpage to find educational resources on sleeping pills, insomnia & safer options to treat the root causes of insomnia: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep
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Friday is World Sleep Day!
Help your patients get better sleep with educational resources on the risks of sleeping pills, insomnia & sleep therapy (CBT-i), a safer option to treat the root causes of insomnia. Visit: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep
Help your patients get better sleep with educational resources on the risks of sleeping pills, insomnia & sleep therapy (CBT-i), a safer option to treat the root causes of insomnia. Visit: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep
March 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Friday is World Sleep Day!
Help your patients get better sleep with educational resources on the risks of sleeping pills, insomnia & sleep therapy (CBT-i), a safer option to treat the root causes of insomnia. Visit: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep
Help your patients get better sleep with educational resources on the risks of sleeping pills, insomnia & sleep therapy (CBT-i), a safer option to treat the root causes of insomnia. Visit: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/sleep
Join Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown this Shingles Awareness Week, February 27 from 12:00–1:00 PM EST for a webinar on the health impacts of shingles, policy recommendations to improve vaccine uptake, and practical steps to enhance awareness and access. torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Shingles Awareness Week. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown this Shingles Awareness Week, to address the significant issue of shingles infections in older Canadians. Over 90,000 new cases occur annually among those age...
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February 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Join Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown this Shingles Awareness Week, February 27 from 12:00–1:00 PM EST for a webinar on the health impacts of shingles, policy recommendations to improve vaccine uptake, and practical steps to enhance awareness and access. torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Share this image with someone you love this Valentine’s Day.
A family member, loved one, or dear friend.
#LetNoOneBeAlone
A family member, loved one, or dear friend.
#LetNoOneBeAlone
February 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Share this image with someone you love this Valentine’s Day.
A family member, loved one, or dear friend.
#LetNoOneBeAlone
A family member, loved one, or dear friend.
#LetNoOneBeAlone
The Prairie Hospice Society provides an invaluable service to people in need of end-of-life care in Saskatoon. If you are in Saskatoon, you can help provide that service as a volunteer.
See this page prairiehospice.org/volunteer/ for more information. Check out the poster below, as well.
See this page prairiehospice.org/volunteer/ for more information. Check out the poster below, as well.
February 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Prairie Hospice Society provides an invaluable service to people in need of end-of-life care in Saskatoon. If you are in Saskatoon, you can help provide that service as a volunteer.
See this page prairiehospice.org/volunteer/ for more information. Check out the poster below, as well.
See this page prairiehospice.org/volunteer/ for more information. Check out the poster below, as well.
Share this image with someone you are thankful for.
Did a neighbor shovel your walk? Did a grandparent or parent mentor you?
#LetNoOneBeAlone
Did a neighbor shovel your walk? Did a grandparent or parent mentor you?
#LetNoOneBeAlone
February 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Share this image with someone you are thankful for.
Did a neighbor shovel your walk? Did a grandparent or parent mentor you?
#LetNoOneBeAlone
Did a neighbor shovel your walk? Did a grandparent or parent mentor you?
#LetNoOneBeAlone
Share this image with someone who needs support.
Is a friend or family member going through a difficult time?
Let them know you believe in them.
#LetNoOneBeAlone
Is a friend or family member going through a difficult time?
Let them know you believe in them.
#LetNoOneBeAlone
February 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Share this image with someone who needs support.
Is a friend or family member going through a difficult time?
Let them know you believe in them.
#LetNoOneBeAlone
Is a friend or family member going through a difficult time?
Let them know you believe in them.
#LetNoOneBeAlone