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Health Care - Saskatchewan - Elderly

Saskatoon Council on Aging Inc.

Phone:  (306) 652-2255
Web: www.scoa.ca/

The Saskatoon Council On Aging is made of a board of volunteers, the majority of whom are older adults, who are dedicated to the promotion of dignity, health, and independence of older adults.

Saskatoon Services for Seniors

Phone:  (306) 668-2762
Web:  www.saskatoonservicesforseniors.ca

The mission of the Saskatoon Services for Seniors is to assist the elderly and physically challenged to remain independent as long as possible in their own homes.

Saskatoon Health Region - Continuing Care & Geriatric Services

Phone:  (306) 655-3300
Web: www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/ps_continuing_care.htm

The Saskatoon Health Region provides various special care homes and community day programs.

Saskatchewan Health Line

Health Line:  1-877-800-0002
Web:  http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/healthline-online
 
Health Line is a free, confidential 24 hour health advice telephone line, staffed by registered nurses.  They can provide you with immediate, professional health advice or information, and direct you to the most appropriate source of care.

Seniors Health - Government of Saskatchewan

Web:  http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/seniors
 
For information on the variety of seniors health programs available to Saskatchewan residents, such as the Senior Drug Plan, Continuing Care, Emergency Services go to their website.
 

Seniors Health Line - Government of Saskatchewan

Web:  http://www.healthwise.net/saskhealthlineonline/Content/StdDocument.aspx?DOCHWID=center1031&SECHWID=zx1773

As we age, we have special health concerns. They can range from memory loss and broken hips to exercising safely. This website has a variety of  topics can help you learn how to lower the risk of falling in your home or how to choose a nursing home. You can learn about the physical changes caused by aging. There is plenty of information to help you stay healthy as you get older.

Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan

Phone: (306) 949-4141
Toll-free: 1 (800) 263-3367
Web: www.alzheimer.ca/Saskatchewan

The Alzheimer Society offers a variety of support programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related Dementia and their families. They provide educational workshops, a safely home registration program, toll-free 24 hour information and referral line, a library of resources and much more.

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