Who Needs Twenty

06/06/2024

Exciting news!! We now have a website!!

https://www.meetup.com/saskatoon-amputee-support-group/

Please join me in creating a free account on Meetup and joining our group! You can do this via the website, or there is also an app you can download to your phone. On this page, you will be able to receive notifications and RSVP to upcoming events, and connect with others and ask questions on the discussion board!

Welcome to Who Needs 20?, the Saskatoon Limb Loss Support Group! This group is for individuals who have experienced limb loss and are looking to connect with others who share similar experiences. Whether you are a new amputee or have been living with limb loss for years, this group provides a safe a

06/04/2024

Hi everyone! We will be having a FREE private yoga class at Pure Living Yoga on June 21 at 4-5pm! This class is led by Joanne, a yoga instructor and physical therapy student who some of you have met at recent Who Needs 20 meetings. This will be a chair yoga class, which means we will be sitting the entire time! Expect stretching and relaxation, adaptable and accessible to everyone!

Please comment on this post or message us directly to RVSP by June 18. Feel free to bring a spouse, friend, child - open to everyone! Can't wait to see you there!!

05/10/2024

Hi Everyone
I hope you have a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather. I'm still working on a meeting location for our WN20 meetings. I'm looking for a convenient place with accessible parking that doesn't charge a huge fee. I'm also putting in a grant so if there is a fee, I'll be able to cover it. So.. in the meantime, if you know of anyplace please let me know.

Also.... I'm part of a study for people with lower extremity limb loss to learn and lead some physical activity. Ahead is the description.... it would be great to get some Saskatchewan representation... If anyone is interested, you can contact: [email protected].

Be well
Audrey

Job Title: Peer Mentor - Paid position

Hours: approximately 5-6 hours/week

We are conducting a pilot study to assess a new program that aims to increase physical activity in people with dysvascular lower limb amputations. The program consists of peer coaching, wearable technology and online physical activity modules.

We are looking for peer mentors to provide support to participants through goal setting and action planning.

Duties can all be completed virtually.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Complete brief action planning (BAP) online training (4-6 hours)

-Training on physical activity modules and program (4 hours)

-Provide weekly 30-minute support meetings to assigned participants for 12 weeks

-Participate in weekly 1-hour meetings with the research team

-Documentation including any adverse events (e.g., falls, pain) experienced by participants

Qualifications:

-A transtibial or transfemoral lower limb amputation for at least 2 years

-A motivated individual who is willing to enhance their knowledge about physical activity and support peers to be more active in their daily lives.

-A individual who can be counted upon to attend weekly meetings with participants

If you are interested in becoming a peer mentor for this study, please contact Crystal MacKay: [email protected]

04/10/2024

REMINDER that tomorrow (April 11) is our next meetup: Bowling at Hunter’s Eastview Bowl from 6-8pm. Hope to see you all there 🙂

04/08/2024

Hi Everyone. I hope you are enjoying this great weather and hopefully we will see a partial (49%) eclipse today.... I say hope because it was quite cloudy on my walk in this morning. Anyway.... I received a zoom meeting invitation from the Amputee Coalition to learn about TSA rules and regulations for people who travel while wearing prostheses. I thought some of you might like to listen/learn. It's scheduled for 2pm GMT today.

03/22/2024

Hi everyone!!

We are excited to announce our next meet-up plans - Bowling at Hunter’s Eastview Bowl on April 11 from 6-8pm. Please comment or send us a message if you can make it so we have an idea of numbers.

Hope to see you there! 🎳

Note: cost is not covered.

07/31/2023

I was contacted by a casting agent (Evan Jenkins (306) 380-9716; [email protected]) who is filming an educational video for SaskAbilities. They are looking for a person with upper extremity limb loss. I don't have much more information other than they are looking for someone quickly

07/31/2023

Hi Everyone... I hope you are enjoying these beautiful summer days. I'll be heading to Orlando on Wednesday with two students for the Amputee Coalition of America's Annual conference. Soni is going to join me there and hopefully the Amputee Coalition of Canada will have some representatives. I'll post some photos of our adventures and let you know of interesting findings.

05/16/2023

04/26/2023

Hi all
I'm teaching the UofS PT students care for the person with limb loss. They would benefit from first hand accounts/ what works/ what doesn't etc. Let me know if you are interested in coming to class on Monday, May 1 in the afternoon. You can give me a call:(306) 371-5462, e-mail: [email protected], or just message me on FB. I know the students would appreciate it.
Audrey

04/18/2023

We have a new member... Hi Phillip! He introduced me to CosiTalks.... She is a PT, Cosi Belloso, in the states who has lots of experience working with people with limb loss..... I highly recommend taking a peak at her you tube talks. She is very energetic and gives sound advice with guests from industry on some episodes. Just a FYI