New SHA program offers support for Meadow Lake residents, caregivers

Sep 16, 2026 | 4:48 PM

Meadow Lake residents who need some extra support while living at home will soon have a new option through the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Adult Day Program.

The program, opening Sept. 21 at the Northwest Community Lodge, will provide activities, meals and personal support while giving caregivers some time to themselves.

“This program will work as a bit of a respite for families who are struggling with their loved ones and community that may need that higher level of care but not quite ready to go into long-term care or acute care,” said Alannah Carter, nursing unit coordinator. “We’ll be able to offer additional assistance with their ADLs, recreational programming, a hot meal a day; just to help with that transition into long-term care.”

Carter said the program will be geared toward home care clients and people experiencing onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, providing a structured routine and additional support.

“When the Northwest Community Lodge was built, there was an area that was dedicated for an adult day program space and it’s taken a couple years to get up and going and now it’s finally going to be opening on Monday,” said Mandy Danilkewich, clinical nurse manager.

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During that time, clients have regularly checked in with staff about when the program would open. They expect that interest to grow once the doors officially open.

“We just want them to have a place to look forward to coming, somewhere they can build friendships, have fun, stay physically, mentally active, and just have a sense of belonging while still giving their caregivers the opportunity to have a break at home or attend appointments, such things like that,” Danilkewich said.

Before attending, each client will complete an assessment to ensure they meet the program’s criteria.

“They can’t be too high a level of care,” said Carter. “They have to be a little bit independent with some of their personal care, with some of their medication assistance. But we still will be able to offer like a lower level of care, like for personal support.”

An open house will be held Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for community members interested in learning more about the program and touring the space.

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alyssa.rudolph@pattisonmedia.com

by Alyssa Rudolph

New SHA program offers support for Meadow Lake residents, caregivers

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