News releases from Seniors and Long-Term Care (Page 1)

Seniors in the Port Hawkesbury and Shelburne areas will soon benefit from a new partnership aimed at supporting them in aging well.

Starting Friday, September 1, seniors can apply to the annual Seniors Care Grant program, which helps with expenses that allow them to stay in their homes longer and improve their quality of life.

À partir du vendredi 1er septembre, les aînés peuvent présenter une demande pour l’Allocation pour services à domicile chez les aînés. Cette Allocation les aide à payer les services leur permettant de demeurer plus longtemps chez eux, tout en améliorant leur qualité de vie.

The Province and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are partnering to move forward with a new, licensed long-term care facility in Dartmouth.

Nova Scotia is taking the next step in building long-term career advancement opportunities in the continuing care sector by offering a free, practical nursing diploma program for continuing care assistants (CCAs) working in Nova Scotia.

Construction is beginning on the development of six long-term care homes in Halifax-area communities.

Grâce à un investissement de la Province, les aînés de la Nouvelle-Écosse auront plus de façons de rester actifs et en santé et de participer à la vie de leur collectivité.

Older Nova Scotians will have more options to help them stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities with an investment by the Province.

The Province is adding about 600 more single long-term care rooms to help meet the needs of Nova Scotia seniors, bringing the total number of new and replacement rooms to 3,500 by 2027.

Long-term care facilities and home-care agencies will receive increased funding to help ensure ongoing, responsive care for seniors and other Nova Scotians relying on their services.

Healthcare workers will be able to deliver care to people in their homes more safely through a new program that provides access to mechanical lifts.

Community groups are encouraged to create new projects to help Nova Scotia seniors be active and involved in their communities. Funding for projects is available through the annual Age-Friendly Communities Grant program, which is now open for applications.

October 1 to 8 is Seniors Week in Nova Scotia, a chance to celebrate seniors and highlight their community contributions. In the wake of hurricane Fiona, Nova Scotians are asked to check in on older Nova Scotians as cleanup continues.

Older Nova Scotians can now apply for grants to help with the cost of household chores, healthcare services and home heating.

Les personnes âgées de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent maintenant demander des subventions pour les aider à payer le coût de travaux ménagers, de services de soins de santé et de chauffage domestique.

The government is taking action to help older Nova Scotians with increasing energy prices and other rising costs so that more seniors are able to live well at home.

Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour aider les personnes âgées en Nouvelle-Écosse avec l'augmentation des coûts de l'énergie et autres pour leur permettre de bien vivre chez elles.

Nova Scotians deserve to know they will have the level of care they need as they age, and they will.

The government is providing funding for 12 innovative projects to support seniors in their homes and communities.

Almost 24,000 older Nova Scotians have received the Seniors Care Grant since applications opened December 1. The grant of up to $500 helps seniors with everyday household expenses so they can stay in their homes longer.