News releases from Seniors (Oct. 2007 - Aug. 2021) (Page 1)

Today, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse thrives in secrecy, isolation and silence, making it everyone’s responsibility to stand up for the human rights of older adults. Awareness of elder abuse is one of the best ways to prevent it.

The province’s Silver Economy Summit will take place virtually on May 27 and 28 in partnership with the Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre.

Les personnes âgées de la Nouvelle-Écosse sont des membres appréciés et inspirants de nos collectivités.

Older Nova Scotians are valued and inspiring members of our communities.

SENIORS—Recognizing Older Nova Scotians

Organizations interested in creating more age-friendly and inclusive communities in Nova Scotia can now apply for project funding.

Les personnes âgées de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont aidé à bâtir cette province et elles continuent d’apporter de grandes contributions à nos collectivités. Toutefois, les personnes âgées pourraient être plus vulnérables à la maltraitance, surtout en cette période où la COVID-19 forcent les gens à rester chez eux.

Older Nova Scotians helped build this province and continue to make great contributions to our communities. However, older people may be more vulnerable to abuse, particularly as people are staying home due to COVID-19.

Le premier ministre Stephen McNeil, Kelly Regan, ministre des Services communautaires, et le docteur Robert Strang, médecin-hygiéniste en chef, ont annoncé aujourd'hui 19 mars des mesures pour aider les personnes vulnérables de la province et pour réduire davantage la propagation de la COVID-19 dans la province.

Premier Stephen McNeil, Community Services Minister Kelly Regan and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, March 19, measures to help vulnerable Nova Scotians and to further prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the province.

Older adults are enjoying healthier, longer lives. More than a quarter of our population is expected to be over the age of 65 by 2030.

Older Nova Scotians are enjoying healthy, longer lives. They are entrepreneurs, business leaders, active volunteers, mentors and caregivers. Seniors’ Week celebrates older adults and their contributions to their communities.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister of Seniors Leo Glavine will participate as an athlete on the South Shore men’s hockey team and will help officially open the Nova Scotia 55+ Games at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 at Oland Stadium, St. F.X. University, Antigonish. The ceremonies will be held in the MacKay Room in Bloomfield Centre on the campus if it rains.

When we talk about our aging population, discussion often turns to health. The need for home care and long-term care. What government is or should be doing and whether it is enough.

Les organismes néo-écossais qui aident les personnes âgées à avoir une vie active et à rester engagées dans leurs collectivités peuvent maintenant présenter une demande d’aide financière dans le cadre du Programme de subventions des communautés amies des aînés pour l’exercice de 2019-2020. Le programme fournit des fonds jusqu’à concurrence de 25 000 $ aux organismes qui travaillent à rendre leurs collectivités amies des aînés, des collectivités où les politiques, les services et les structures aident les personnes âgées à vivre en sécurité, à être en santé, à rester actives et à participer à la vie communautaire. La première date limite pour la réception des demandes est le 4 octobre.

Organizations who help older Nova Scotians lead healthy and active lives and stay involved in their communities can now apply for financial support under the 2019-20 Age-Friendly Communities Grant Program.

More older Nova Scotians will benefit from a provincial grant program that funds organizations and their work to develop age-friendly communities.

Work is happening across the province to improve the lives of older Nova Scotians.

Home Services Nova Scotia, a new program launched today, Nov. 7, in Enfield, will help older Nova Scotians live in their homes longer.

Older Nova Scotians can now visit Nova Scotia landmarks from the comfort of the Northwood facility in Halifax through virtual reality programming. The project was launched today, Oct. 3, as part of Seniors Week.