HOW TO ACCESS SPEAKERS ON ZOOM
Email: stsreginaadvocacy@gmail.com to register to receive the Zoom link. Register no later than the evening before the scheduled date. A Zoom link will sent to you the Sunday evening prior to the Monday Zoom. Presentations are from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Monday, Nov. 27, 2023
Indigenous Authors
Wilfred Burton, author of several childrens’ picture books and retired teacher, University of Regina lecturer, Regina Public Schools consultant and literacy coordinator, will discuss the role and importance of Indigenous authors. Just in time to inform your gift shopping, Wilfred will recommend related books for children, youth and adults.
Indigenous Authors
Wilfred Burton, author of several childrens’ picture books and retired teacher, University of Regina lecturer, Regina Public Schools consultant and literacy coordinator, will discuss the role and importance of Indigenous authors. Just in time to inform your gift shopping, Wilfred will recommend related books for children, youth and adults.
Monday, January 22, 2024
Aging in Place
Join a panel of three speakers from the Saskatchewan Health Authority: Lindsay Bzdel, Population Health Promotion Practitioner; Tanja Smiljic, Manager with Primary Health Care Clinical Integration; and Danette Spagrud, Senior Assessor Coordinator with the Provincial Individualized Funding Program. the panel will share and discuss 1) the importance of planning ahead to successfully age in place, 2) Tools that can be used to help you assess your living situation and plan for changes to ensure you can stay in your home as long as possible, 3) “A Guide for Aging Well in Regina”, 4) Primary Health Care/Home Care services that are available in Regina, including how to access them, 5) Individualized Funding program as a Home Care option to manage your own supportive services.
Aging in Place
Join a panel of three speakers from the Saskatchewan Health Authority: Lindsay Bzdel, Population Health Promotion Practitioner; Tanja Smiljic, Manager with Primary Health Care Clinical Integration; and Danette Spagrud, Senior Assessor Coordinator with the Provincial Individualized Funding Program. the panel will share and discuss 1) the importance of planning ahead to successfully age in place, 2) Tools that can be used to help you assess your living situation and plan for changes to ensure you can stay in your home as long as possible, 3) “A Guide for Aging Well in Regina”, 4) Primary Health Care/Home Care services that are available in Regina, including how to access them, 5) Individualized Funding program as a Home Care option to manage your own supportive services.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Mental Health and Seniors
Our speakers will be Jenna Haupstein, Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Shannon Patton, Director of Community Engagement at Canadian Mental Health Association, Regina. Jenna supported by Shannon, will speak about the key differences between mental health and mental illness, and the impacts both can have on our overall wellbeing. In addition to exploring the unique challenges faced later in life, Jenna will share a variety of strategies for supporting and caring for our mental health today and as we age.
Mental Health and Seniors
Our speakers will be Jenna Haupstein, Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Shannon Patton, Director of Community Engagement at Canadian Mental Health Association, Regina. Jenna supported by Shannon, will speak about the key differences between mental health and mental illness, and the impacts both can have on our overall wellbeing. In addition to exploring the unique challenges faced later in life, Jenna will share a variety of strategies for supporting and caring for our mental health today and as we age.