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Chisholm’s – Aylesford Capital– Sydney Mines 902.847.3465 902.736.9217 visit: pharmachoice.com | twitter.com/pharmachoice | facebook.com/pharmachoicecanada Contents About this Directory .....................9 Financial ...............................21 Nova Scotia Department of Seniors .......10 Consumer Information and Complaints . .21 Funding for Positive Aging Projects Financial Aid Programs .................22 and Programs .........................10 Taxes and Tax Credits ..................24 Group of IX Seniors Advisory Council Insurance .............................29 of Nova Scotia. .10 Planning for your General Information ....................11 Grandchildren’s Education ..............29 Frequently Called Numbers ..............11 Housing ................................30 Information and Referral ................12 Housing Nova Scotia—Grants and Loans . .30 Recognition & Scholarships .............15 Home Maintenance, Renovations, Driving and Transportation .............15 and Environmental Assessments. .33 Snow Removal for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities ..............34 Moving/Downsizing Service for Seniors . .34 CLICK on any website address and it will Housing Options .......................34 open the website on your computer. 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Dial when you don’t know where to turn. • ns.211.ca Positive Aging 3 Health ..................................39 Safety ..................................74 Provincial Health Services ..............39 Emergency Planning ...................74 Nova Scotia Health Insurance (MSI) ......40 Emergency Medical Information .........76 Ambulance Services ...................40 Personal Emergency Response Systems .76 811—Health Information and Advice ......42 Preventing Falls .......................77 Seniors’ Pharmacare Program ...........42 Adult Protection .......................78 Private Health Insurance ................46 Seniors Safety Program .................80 Addiction Services .....................46 Police ................................81 Mental Health .........................47 Ofƒce of the Fire Marshal ...............83 Health Screening Programs .............49 Human Rights .........................84 Services for Frail, Disabled, Fraud Awareness ......................84 or Homebound Seniors .................49 Telephone Contact Programs ...........85 In-Home and Community Meal Programs . .50 End-of-life Issues .......................86 Health Equipment and Services ..........52 Managing Your Affairs ..................86 Federal Government: Aging and Seniors .. .54 Hospice, Palliative Care, and Bereavement . 86 Legal Matters ..........................55 What to Do When Someone Dies .........86 Nova Scotia Department of Justice .......55 Organizations ..........................90 Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) ...............................55 Societies Act / Registry of Joint Stock Companies ...........................90 Other Legal Resources .................56 Seniors’ Councils, Clubs, Vital Statistics and Proof of Age .........57 and Centres ...........................90 Leisure .................................59 Nova Scotia Centre on Aging (NSCA) .....92 Active Living, Recreation, and Sport ......59 Group of IX Seniors Advisory Council Computers and the Internet .............62 of Nova Scotia. .92 Leisure and Hobbies ...................62 Health-Related Organizations ............95 Lifelong Learning Opportunities ..........62 Index of Programs and Services .......100 Travel ................................64 Disponible en français ................107 Volunteer Activities ....................64 Advertisers’ Directory .................111 Continuing Care and Long-Term Care ..65 Continuing Care .......................65 Private Home Care and Home-Support Services .................69 Long-Term Care .......................71 Dial when you don’t know where to turn. • ns.211.ca Positive Aging 4 For more information about this directory please contact the Department of Seniors: Department of Seniors 15th Floor, Barrington Tower 1894 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2A8 Phone: 902-424-0770 Toll Free: 1-844-277-0770 Fax: 902-424-0561 E-mail: [email protected] novascotia.ca/seniors For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Metro Guide Publishing Phone: 902-420-9943 Fax: 902-429-9058 E-mail: [email protected] metroguidepublishing.ca 2882 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS B3K 3E2 Printing: Advocate Printing & Publishing For services that come with @Crown copyright, Province of Nova Scotia, 2015. the comfort of home. 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