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Celebrating the Contributions of Older Nova Scotians -
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. (full text)
Nova Scotia 55+ Games Receives Age-Friendly Community Grant -
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. Older Nova Scotians benefit from staying active and government’s investment in the Nova Scotia 55+ Games is helping to support them. (full text)
Older Nova Scotians Continue to Have Positive Impact -
NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Minister of Seniors Leo Glavine. 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. (full text)
Le programme de subventions continue de créer plus de possibilités pour les personnes âgées en Nouvelle-Écosse -
Remarque : Le communiqué est suivi de la liste des bénéficiaires de subventions pour l’exercice de 2018-2019. 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. (full text)
Grant Program Continues To Create More Opportunities for Older Nova Scotians -
NOTE: A list of the 2018-19 grant recipients is at the end of the release. 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. (full text)
