News release

Positive Aging Grant, Other Programs Help Seniors

Seniors (Oct. 2007 - Aug. 2021)

A provincial grant to help seniors stay active and a number of other initiatives are making life better for Nova Scotia seniors.

"The government is continuing its commitment to improving life for seniors through the Positive Aging Grant Program," said Minister of Seniors Denise Peterson-Rafuse today, April 4. "These grants help communities create programs and services that respond to the changing needs of seniors and the unique local circumstances of communities."

Non-profit community organizations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 that advance the goals and actions outlined in Nova Scotia's Strategy for Positive Aging, with a focus on health, well-being and community participation. The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on June 29.

Some past projects supported seniors through physical activity and healthy living, creativity and the arts, life-long learning, volunteerism, and better access to technology.

"In addition to the grants, the provincial budget will also continue to make life better and more affordable for many seniors by helping them stay in their homes and in their communities longer," said Ms. Peterson-Rafuse.

Some initiatives include:

  • More money for in-home nursing care and home improvements
  • More than 500 nursing home beds giving seniors a friendly, caring place to live
  • Lowering the cost of generic drugs, and investing more than $3 million so more than 100,000 seniors do not have to pay more for their Pharmacare premiums and co-payments
  • Returning the provincial income tax to 17,000 low-income seniors who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

The application form for the Positive Aging Grant Program and information about other programs are available at www.gov.ns.ca/seniors or by calling toll-free 1-800-670-0065.