new program! Île-à-la-Crosse
To enhance the quality of life of Métis people aging with dementia
and their families/caregivers through social inclusion in the
Métis community of Île-à-la-Crosse. This project will work
with the Sakitawak Elders Group established in the community.
cognitive kitchen
A program for older adults and care partners interested in learning about dementia and nutrition while developing food literacy skills.
dementia friendly life enrichment program
Enhancing the quality of life of individuals living with dementia in Yorkton and surrounding rural communities.
A project led by SaskAbilities – Yorkton.
Watch the new video update!
dementia friendly communities
Engaging rural communities in dementia-friendly initiatives, building awareness about dementia and reducing stigma.
A project led by the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan.
Watch the new video update!
art exhibition at godfrey dean art gallery
A one-of-a-kind art exhibition, showing in Yorkton at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery from April 5 – May 23.
rural memory clinics
Scaling up RaDAR primary health care memory clinics in rural Saskatchewan.
A project led by Rural Dementia Action Research.
Watch the video introduction to this project!
a community-engaged art project
Inviting older adults living with dementia and their care partners to create art and share their stories.
A project led by the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery.
Watch the new video update!
Dementia Supports in Rural Saskatchewan focuses on improving the public’s awareness of the stigma and social isolation experienced by people with dementia and their care partners.
Collaborating Organizations are working to improve support for customers, clients, and employees living with dementia and their care partners residing in Yorkton and surrounding areas.
COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Selected organizations from different sectors are working collectively to build a Collective Impact approach based on their shared vision to enhance the social inclusion of older adults with dementia and their care partners living in small cities and rural communities in Saskatchewan.
Individual, community, and organizational level services are essential to support those with dementia and their care partners in their own communities so that they can successfully age in place.
Project resources
Download reports, articles, and resources written by project team members.
community presentations
Watch video presentations about each sub-project of Dementia Supports in Rural Saskatchewan.
project news
Find out about project updates, new programs, local events, and more.
project evaluation
Read about project impacts made at the Individual, Organizational, and Community level.