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2019 Positive Aging Directory Positive Aging 2019-2020 Directory of Programs and Services Dial when you don’t know where to turn. • ns.211.ca When you don’t know Message from the Premier of Nova Scotia Message from the Minister of Seniors I’m pleased to present the 2019-2020 Positive Thank you for taking the time to explore the Aging Directory. 2019-2020 Positive Aging Directory. The first of the baby boomers have turned 70 and Nova Scotia’s older adults are redefining what it by 2030, more than 1 in 4 Nova Scotians will be means to age. Community leaders. Entrepreneurs. aged 65 and over. Our population is aging. We Volunteers. Mentors. Older Nova Scotians are the need to embrace this demographic shift and backbone of our communities, bringing valuable celebrate the ongoing contributions of older Nova experience and knowledge to the workplace while Scotians. Our Government is proud to take the enjoying longer, healthier lives. lead in reframing the discussion about aging. However, older Nova Scotians also face From teachers, business owners and co-workers, challenges such as ageism, burnout and barriers friends, family and neighbours, volunteers, to aging in place. The Positive Aging Directory community champions and perhaps yourself, is a valuable resource to highlight community Nova Scotia’s older adults offer knowledge, skills, activities, programs, and services that support experiences and connections that continue our our aging population. province’s forward momentum. Each year, the Directory is updated to provide Through Shift: Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for an older Nova Scotians quick and easy access Aging Population, our Government has committed to information on learning, socializing, to 50+ specific actions that embrace and volunteering, and being active. Topics range celebrate the social and economic contributions from information on finances, and employment of older adults; promote healthy, active lifestyles; and entrepreneurship, to caregiving and and help Nova Scotians stay connected to their housing. Important phone numbers and contact communities as they age at home. The Positive information ensure information is just a call away. Aging Directory is one of these many actions. Stay connected with us by visiting This year’s Positive Aging Directory – the 29th www.novascotia.ca/shift, following us on issue – highlights the many programs and Twitter @NSSeniors or by calling us toll-free services delivered by government, non-profit and at 1-844-277-0770. community organizations. I hope you will find this Directory useful for yourself or loved one. Sincerely, Sincerely, Honourable Leo A. Glavine Minister of Seniors Honourable Stephen McNeil Premier of Nova Scotia • When you don’t know Positive Aging 2019 Dial wherwhene to turn. you don’t know where to turn. • ns.211.ca 2 When you don’t know where to turn. About this Directory Welcome to the 29th edition of the @Crown copyright, Province of Nova Scotia, 2019. Positive Aging Directory – a guide to No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of Communications Nova Scotia. While programs and services for Older Adults every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the in Nova Scotia. publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur. How to use the Directory Cover image: Communications Nova Scotia This directory provides limited information about agencies, organizations, and service providers. Its main purpose is to guide you to the help you need, and it is limited to currently available information. Users should refer to the appropriate agencies, organizations, and service providers to get the official, specific, and latest information or call 211 for assistance. Endorsement Disclaimer Although the information in this directory is thought to be accurate, the Province of Nova Scotia cannot warrant its accuracy, completeness, or use. Consumers should be cautious and ensure that the individuals and companies they deal with are reputable. See page 61 in this directory for information about the Better Business Bureau. Anyone using information in this directory does so strictly at their own risk. The Province of Nova Scotia shall not be held liable for any losses or damages related to the use of information in this directory. Contact Service Nova Scotia at 1-800-225- 8227 or 902-424-7770 to determine whether a « This symbol indicates that the government business is registered. department, organization, or agency is able to respond in French to questions and concerns. « Ce symbole indique que le ministère, l’organisme ou l’agence du gouvernement qui offre ce service est en mesure de répondre en français aux questions et aux préoccupations du public. When you don’t know where to turn. • Dial when you don’t know where to turn. • ns.211.ca Positive Aging 2019 3 When you don’t know where to turn. Nova Scotia Department is to develop policy options that recognize and encourage the economic and social contributions of Seniors of older Nova Scotians. A key deliverable for The Nova Scotia Department of Seniors works the Department of Seniors is to oversee the to ensure the inclusion and well-being of implementation and monitoring of Shift: Nova older adults in Nova Scotia. The department Scotia’s Action Plan for an Aging Population. provides policy leadership and coordination On a day-to-day basis our work includes: across government to enable and enhance the • conducting research and providing policy advice participation and contribution of older adults in to government on matters related to aging and all aspects of Nova Scotia life. The primary focus our aging population • When you don’t know Positive Aging 2019 Dial wherwhene to turn. you don’t know where to turn. • ns.211.ca 4 When you don’t know where to turn. • leading, coordinating, and collaborating with departments across government on the About Shift development, implementation, and monitoring of Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for an Aging policy related to Nova Scotia’s aging population Population • engaging stakeholders and creating The Government of Nova Scotia is leading partnerships to support and enable older adults a shift in thinking and in practice that will to age in safe, healthy, and friendly communities benefit all Nova Scotians, in all their diversity. • working with the federal and other provincial Longer life expectancies and lower birth rates governments and other national partners to mean that our population is generally older. share knowledge and work together to address But this demographic shift reflects advances issues of common interest related to aging in health and improvements in social and populations economic well-being. It also provides us with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and Community Planning and connections that older adults can use to help Program Funding people and communities thrive. The Department of Seniors offers the Age-friendly OUR VISION: Community Grant Program, which provides Together, Nova Scotians value, promote, and funding for projects leading to more age- support older adults and their contributions friendly communities. Projects funded through to our province. the program help advance the goals outlined in Shift: Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for an Aging GOALS: Population. Please check our website or call the 1. Value the social and economic Department of Seniors for more information. contributions of older adults Department of Seniors 2. Promote healthy, active living 15th Floor, Barrington Tower 3. Support aging in place, staying connected to community life 1894 Barrington Street More than 50 concrete actions are in place to Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2A8 advance these commitments. Phone . 902-424-0770 With their knowledge and experience, older Toll-free . 1-844-277-0770 Nova Scotians help drive our economy and keep our communities going. E-mail . [email protected] www.novascotia.ca/seniors Find out more at www.novascotia.ca/shift Shift Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for an Aging Population When you don’t know where to turn. • Dial when you don’t know where to turn. • ns.211.ca Positive Aging 2019 5 When you don’t know where to turn. Positive Aging 2019-2020 Directory of Programs and Services Contents Important Numbers . 8 2. CAREGIVING & SUPPORT ..... 26 Government of Nova Scotia Programs ......9 Assistance for Caregivers . 26 Government of Canada Programs ........ 10 Continuing Care . 26 Key Contacts . 11 Home Support Services . 29 Societies Act / Registry of Long Term Care . 29 Joint Stock Companies . 11 Veterans Affairs Canada . 31 Seniors’ Councils, Clubs and Centres . 19 Health-Related Organizations . 26 3. EMPLOYMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ....... 33 1. ACTIVE LIVING ............. 20 Nova Scotia Works . 33 Community Activities . 20 Starting a Business ..................... 36 Nova Scotia Public Libraries . 20 Volunteering ........................... 51 Internet and Online Training . 21 Services for Newcomers . 21 4. FINANCES ................. 38 Sport and Recreation . 22 Financial Assistance . 38 Lifelong Learning Opportunities . .. 24 Financial Planning . 39 Pensions and Other Benefits . 39 Taxes and Tax Credits . 39 • When you don’t know Positive Aging 2019 Dial wherwhene to turn. you don’t know where to turn. • ns.211.ca 6 When you don’t know where to turn. 5. HEALTH & WELLNESS ....... 45 Legal Matters . 62 Provincial Health Services . 45 Nova Scotia Department of Justice ....... 62 Community Health Boards . 45 Managing your Affairs .................. 62 Nova Scotia Health Insurance (MSI) . 45 Personal Directive Act .................. 62
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