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Seniors' Health

One in seven people in the province of Saskatchewan is currently 65 years of age or older. That is the highest ratio in Canada.

Demographic projections indicate that by the year 2020, approximately one in six Saskatchewan residents will be 65 years of age or older. At the same time, almost one in six Saskatchewan residents will be 14 years of age and younger.

		Alcohol and Drug Services

		Cancer Information Information on Prostate Cancer and other HealthLine Online cancer information.

		Continuing Care Services to help people live independently.

		Saskatchewan Drug Plan Learn about the plan and how to qualify for coverage.

		Eligibility for Health Benefits

		Emergency Services When urgent life saving care is required.

		Find a Doctor Find a doctor in your health region.

		HealthLine A free, confidential 24-hour health advice telephone line, staffed by registered nurses.

		HealthLine Online Health information at your fingertips.

		Immunization Public immunization programs and information about all diseases that can be vaccinated against. Also, how to get a copy of your immunization records.

		Mental Health Services Services to promote, preserve and restore the mental health of Saskatchewan people.

		Nutrition and Exercise

		Prevention and Treatment There are many short- or long-term medical conditions that can be protected against.

		Saskatchewan Seniors' Gold Plan

		Seniors' Chat Columns Discussion of seniors' issues and events by the Minister Responsible for Seniors.

		Seniors' Health Information Health advice in HealthLine Online.

		Seniors' Week in Saskatchewan Every year, Saskatchewan celebrates the valuable contribution made by seniors.

		Services for People with Disabilities Support for people with long term disabilities or illnesses.

		Smoking and your Health Tobacco use poses serious risks to your health, and those around you.

		Surgery and Diagnostics Initiatives are under way to improve access to surgical and diagnostic procedures.

		Oldest Saskatchewan Residents The birthdates of the oldest man and oldest woman in Saskatchewan's health services registry.

Related Documents

Fall Injuries among Saskatchewan Seniors Report on implications for prevention. Released October 2002.
		seniors-fall-injuries.pdf ( 394.9 KB )
A Health Profile of Saskatchewan Seniors Research into the health status of seniors in Saskatchewan. Based on 1992-2003 data.
		hlth-profile-of-sk-seniors.pdf ( 3.2 MB )
Health Care Use at the End of Life in Saskatchewan - 2008 Final report on health care costs at the end of life, for the Ministry of Health and the Canadian Institute for Health Information. September 2008.
		end-of-life-report-saskatchewan-2008.pdf ( 2.6 MB )
Housing Options for Saskatchewan Seniors Information to aid in decision-making about housing.
		seniors-housing.pdf ( 5.9 MB )
Saskatchewan Seniors' Gold Plan Fact Sheet Discounts and free services provided to Saskatchewan seniors.
		seniors-goldplan-fact-sheet.pdf ( 40.7 KB )
Saskatchewan's Provincial Policy Framework and Action Plan for Older Persons Policy document published in May 2003.
		provincial-policy-framework.pdf ( 306.3 KB )
Seniors Booklet - Programs and Services of Interest to Seniors Description of services provided by different government departments and agencies. 2003
		seniors-services.pdf ( 3.2 MB )

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