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Positive Aging2012 DIRECTORY

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Positive Aging DirectoryInformation for people 50+ and their familiesTable of Contents| 5(You may also find what you’re looking for in the alphabetical index on pages 143–148.)A Message from the Premier, Honourable Darrell Dexter _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _7A Message from the Minister of Seniors, Honourable Denise Peterson-Rafuse _ _ _ _ _ _ _7About this Directory _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _8Frequently Called Numbers _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _9Nova Scotia Department of Seniors _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _10Toll Free Seniors Information Line _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _10Toll Free Seniors Abuse Information Line _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _10Information Resource Centre _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1150+ Expo: Life Is What You Make It _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _11Funding for Community-Based Seniors Initiatives _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _11Seniors’ Organizations in Nova Scotia:Group of IX Seniors’ Advisory Council of Nova Scotia _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _16Seniors Councils, Clubs, and Centres _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _18Other Nova Scotia Seniors Organizations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _24Recognition & Scholarships _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _25Congratulatory Messages _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _25Intergenerational Award _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _25Order of Nova Scotia _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _25Remarkable-Senior Awards _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _26Seniors’ Literacy and Learning Partnership Award _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _26Federal Government: Aging and Seniors _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _26National Seniors Organizations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _28Information and Referral _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _29Seniors Information Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _29Government Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _30Help Lines _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _31Resources for Newcomers _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _31Resources for Senior Women _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _32Resources for Seniors with Disabilities _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _32Active Living, Recreation, and Sport _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _35Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _35Leisure and Hobbies _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _43Volunteer Activities _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _44Travel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _45Planning for your Grandchildrens’ Education _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _46Lifelong Learning Opportunities _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _48Libraries _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _48Gerontology Programs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _49Community Learning Networks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _49Other Seniors Programs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _49University and Community College Courses for Seniors _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _49Computers and the Internet _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _51Employment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _54Transportation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _61Licences and Safe Driving _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _61Federal Retirement Income Programs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _67For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

6 | Positive Aging Directory / Table of ContentsProvincial Financial Aid Programs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _70Vital Statistics and Proof of Age _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _72Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _72Proof of Age _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _72Taxes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _73Personal Income Tax _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _73Community Volunteer Income Tax Program _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _74GST Credit _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _74Legal Matters _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _75Nova Scotia Department of Justice _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _75Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _75Other Legal Resources _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _76Human Rights _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _78Consumer Information and Complaints _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _78Insurance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _80Senior Abuse Awareness _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _82Help Lines _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _83Safety and Fraud Prevention _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _83Telephone Contact Programs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _87Personal Emergency Response Systems _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _88Emergency Medical Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _88Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office (EMO) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _89Housing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _90Housing Services, Department of Community Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _97Home Maintenance, Renovations, and Environmental Assessments _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _99Provincial Health Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _100Nova Scotia’s Health-Care System _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _100Nova Scotia Health Insurance/MSI _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _102Ambulance Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _103Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare Program _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _105Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _109Health Card Questions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _109Income Tax Notice of Assessment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _109Medication Use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _109Private Health Insurance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _109Continuing Care Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _109Protection of Persons in Care _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _115Addiction Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _116Public Health Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _116Mental Health Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _117Preventing Falls _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _119Specialized Health Programs for Seniors _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _120Accommodation for Health-Care Patients and Visitors _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _120Health Screening Programs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _121Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound Seniors _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _123In-Home and Community Meal Programs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _125Health Equipment and Supplies _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _125Private Home Care and Support Services _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _127End-of-Life Issues _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _132Health-Related Organizations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _135Safer Sex _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _140Professional Associations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _142Alphabetical Index _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _143Advertisers’ Directory _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _149Give Us Your Comments 2012 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _149For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Welcome Messages | 7A Message from the Honourable Darrell DexterPremier of the Province of Nova ScotiaI am pleased to provideyou with this importantresource to help you findthe services you need.This comprehensivedirectory provides you with a wealth ofinformation. Throughout the directory you willsee there are excellent government andcommunity supports in place for you, your familyand caregivers. By taking advantage of thesupports already in place, Nova Scotians age 50plus can look forward to greater comfort andhealth as they age positively.Your well being is important to us. We willcontinue to work hard to make sure goodopportunities will remain available to you andyour children. That’s why, for example, we havebeen focused on ensuring people get the rightcare they need by keeping emergency roomsopen, reducing wait times, and making efficientuse of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, paramedicsand other health professionals. Your governmentis committed to making life better for you andyour family.Sincerely,Darrell DexterPremier of Nova ScotiaA Message from the Honourable Denise Peterson-RafuseMinister of SeniorsThe Department ofSeniors recognizes thespecial challenges oflinking seniors, boomers,and their caregivers with information that isspecific to growing older. That’s why we areworking diligently to connect older Nova Scotianswith key information, supportive services,government and one another.The directory contains information on manygovernment programs and services and providesdetails about organizations and opportunities,from health care information to volunteering andhealthy, active living activities. After all, a wellroundedlifestyle and planning ahead are essentialto healthy, positive aging.We welcome your comments, ideas orinquiries and hope you will visit our website atwww.gov.ns.ca/seniors to access additionalinformation on the department’s activities.Thank you for your interest in Positive Aging.Yours truly,Denise Peterson-RafuseMinister of SeniorsFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Frequently Called Numbers | 9Frequently Called NumbersContinuing Care Services (Home Care, Long-Term Care,Caregiver Allowance, Adult Protection)..................................1-800-225-7225Doctors Nova Scotia .....................................................................................468-1866Federal Government General Inquiries ........................................1-800-622-6232GST Refunds ......................................................................................1-800-959-1953Home Repair Grants & Loans (by regional office)..............................See page 97Housing and Care / Housing Authorities (by regional office) ..........See page 91Income Tax (personal tax and volunteer clinics).........................1-800-959-8281Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia(publications) ..........................................................................................454-2198(general inquiries)...................................................................................455-3135MSI ......................................................................................................1-800-563-8880Nova Scotia Department of Seniors .........................424-0065 or 1-800-670-0065Old Age Security (OAS)/Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS),and Canada Pension Plan (CPP)(English) ......................................................................................1-800-277-9914(Français)......................................................................................1-800-277-9915Pharmacare Program ........................................................................1-800-544-6191Property Tax Rebate..........................................................................1-877-296-9338Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (motor vehicles, vital statistics,licenses, land registration, consumer services, Provincial Tax Commission)Public Inquiries ....................................................424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357Superannuation Plans(Provincial): ..........................................................424-5070 or 1-800-774-5070(Federal): .....................................................................................1-800-561-7930Transportation Services (by region).......................................................See page 62For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

10 | Positive Aging Directory / Nova Scotia Department of SeniorsNova Scotia Department of SeniorsThe Nova Scotia Department of Seniors is theprovincial government agency responsible forseniors’ interests and information.The department serves as a single entry point togovernment for seniors and their families. Thedepartment partners and consults with othergovernment departments, seniors, and seniors’organizations and groups. Together wecoordinate government policies, programs, andservices for seniors. The department alsoresponds to seniors’ issues and concerns andprovides information on matters related to aging.The Seniors’ Secretariat Committee of CabinetMinisters plays an important role. The SecretariatCommittee ensures cross-departmentalcoordination of policies, programs, and servicesaffecting seniors.The Ministers and Departments of the Secretariatinclude:Hon. Denise Peterson-RafuseMinister of SeniorsMinister of Community ServicesChair, Seniors’ Secretariat Committee of CabinetMinistersHon. Maureen MacDonaldMinister of Health and WellnessHon. John MacDonellMinister of Service Nova Scotia and MunicipalRelationsHon. Marilyn MoreMinister of Labour and Advanced EducationHon. Ross LandryMinister of JusticeSeniors Toll Free InformationLineTo obtain information on programs and servicesfor seniors, or discuss any concerns you mayhave, call the department from anywhere inNova Scotia at no charge.Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm(except holidays.) An answering machine recordsmessages left after hours, and staff respond tothem the next working day.Phone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Senior Abuse Information LineCall the Senior Abuse Information Line forinformation on abuse, resources and servicesavailable to help, or to talk about a situation thatis concerning you. Your call will be keptconfidential except as required by law. Calls areanswered or returned during business hours,8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday to Friday (exceptholidays.)Phone (toll free in NS): 1-877-833-3377Phone (out of province calls): 902-424-3163If the situation is an emergency or it could bedangerous, call the police at 911.More information about senior abuse is includedin this directory on pages 82–87.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Nova Scotia Department of Seniors | 11Information Resource CentreVisit our Information Resource Centre where youcan browse through or borrow the latestpublications on aging and publications producedby the Department of Seniors and our partners.The collection includes journals, books,magazines, newspapers, newsletters, videos, andpamphlets.50+ Expo: Life Is What You Make ItThe 50+ Expo is a consumer trade show andexhibition for people aged 50+ and their families.The Department of Seniors is the headlinesponsor of this event. Plan to attend this year’sexpo June 8 & 9, 2012 at Exhibition Park inHalifax. The 23rd annual 50+ Expo, somethingfor everyone! See ad page 20.Department of SeniorsPhone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065www.50plusexpo.ns.caGrants up to $5,000 are awarded tomunicipalities. Projects must be 50% cost-sharedwith municipalities, either in cash or in-kind. Tosee examples of projects funded in the past, visitthe Department of Seniors website atwww.gov.ns.ca/seniors.The Positive Aging Grants help non-profit,community based organizations create andimplement projects that advance the goalsoutlined in Nova Scotia’s Strategy for PositiveAging. The grant supports projects with a focuson health, well-being and communityparticipation of Nova Scotia seniors. Grants areawarded up to $10,000, and may fund up to 100%of the project. To see examples of projects fundedin the past, visit the Department of Seniorswebsite at www.gov.ns.ca/seniors.The Senior Safety Grant is a grant of up to$20,000 a year to help fund a Seniors’ SafetyProgram. The grant contributes to theFunding InitiativesThe department offers funding initiatives thatsupport community-based programs that benefitseniors.Age-Friendly Communities Grants supportmunicipal units in creating or adapting policies,services and the built environment to help olderpeople to participate fully in healthy, supportivecommunities. Grants support two main streams:• community planning to develop andimplement action plans based on thecommunity’s age-friendly priorities• projects to create or adapt the community’sphysical structures or services to make themaccessible to seniors with varying needs andabilitiesFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

12 | Positive Aging Directory / Nova Scotia Department of Seniorsenhancement of existing programs and theexpansion of programs to areas of Nova Scotiawhere programs do not currently exist. Grantmoney is made available as a joint initiative of theNova Scotia Departments of Seniors and Justice.The grant demonstrates government’scommitment to seniors’ safety and provides a costeffective approach to crime prevention andcommunity capacity building. The grant alsosupports the Nova Scotia Elder Abuse andPositive Aging strategies and actions to preventand reduce crime. Non-profit organizations mayreapply each year, when the funding call is open.The Seniors’ Literacy and Learning GrantProgram is a literacy initiative funded by the AdultEducation Division of the Department of Labourand Advanced Education in partnership with theDepartment of Seniors. The goal of the program isto help seniors address their basic learning needswith specially tailored, age-friendly programsdesigned to make learning fun. Grants of up to$5,000 towards upgrading programs for seniors areavailable to seniors councils, cubs, and otherseniors organizations that partner with localcommunity-based adult learning organizations.Please call the Department of Seniors forinformation about when and how yourorganization may be eligible to apply for thegrants described above.Department of Seniors1740 Granville Street, 4th FloorPO Box 2065Halifax, NS B3J 2Z1Phone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Fax: 424-0561E-mail: seniors@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/seniors“Providing first-rate quality nursing care & home support is what we do”Call for Free in-home consultations435-2525Serving Metro & Surrounding AreasFax: 434-9505Complete Care In Your Home, Nursing Home or HospitalOur Friendly Staff are Bonded & Insured24 Hour Service, 7 Days a Week• Registered Nurses• Licensed Practical Nurses• Personal Care Workers / CCA• Sitters (Home & Hospital)• Foot Care / Blood Collection• Palliative Care• Housekeeping / Cooking• Live-in / Live-out Caregivers• Companionship• Family Relief / Respite Care"We treat your family…like family."Short or long term Live-in or Live-out caregivers available for elderly & childrenwww.ansoncaregivers.com • email: anson.ci@ns.sympatico.ca5 Portland Estates Blvd Dartmouth, NS B2W 6A1 • P.O. Box 1188 Dartmouth, N.S. B2Y 4B8ProfessionalServices by Licensed& Board CertifiedHearing InstrumentPractitioners &Registered CertifiedAudiologists.Toll Free 1-800-565-3494www.beltoneworld.comHALIFAX422-43276589 Chebucto Rd.BEDFORD835-34942 Dartmouth Rd.DARTMOUTH469-3494530 Portland St.VAC HEALTH IDENTIFICATION CARDS ACCEPTED. WCB APPROVED SERVICE PROVIDER.FINANCING SOLUTIONS TO SUIT EVERY BUDGETFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

W e ’ r e S e r v i n g Y o u B e t t e rIn person, on the phoneor online, make usyour one stop forGovernment Services.StellartonDigbyThe Province of Nova Scotiahas friendly and helpful staff whooffer fast, quality service in locationsaround the province. You can also tapinto a wide variety of government servicesand information from the comfort of your homeby visiting our website.R Tenancies riv t stanceVeter tes V R strationforR ration hoCall us or visit our website to find the location nearest to you.Registry of Motor Vehicles424-5851 (Metro)1-800-898-7668 (toll-free)www.accessns.caGeneral Enquiries424-5200 (Metro)1-800-225-8227 (toll-free)

Making life better for seniorsThe provincial government is making life betterfor Nova Scotians. Many of these programs andbenefits are intended especially to make lifebetter for lower income seniors. They also helpseniors live independently, take part in localactivities, and stay mobile. We know that makinglife better for seniors also makes life better fortheir families and their communities.Income Tax Refund for Seniors ReceivingGuaranteed Income SupplementSeniors who receive the Guaranteed IncomeSupplement and paid provincial income tax get arefund. What an individual receives depends onhow much they paid in provincial income taxes.You don’t need to apply, but you do need to fileyour income tax return each year. This benefitwill return about $10 million dollars to about18,000 seniors across the provinceNova Scotia Affordable Living Tax CreditThe Nova Scotia Affordable Living Tax Creditprovides $245.28 per household, plus $58.25 foreach child under 19 living in the household forthose with family incomes up to $30,000 dollars.Families with incomes between $30,000 dollarsand $34,800 will receive a partial credit. Youdon’t even have to apply. We will calculate it foryou when you send in your income tax return.This tax credit from the provincial government willhelp offset the cost of paying tax on goods andservices.Out of Province Travel and AccommodationAssistanceDo you need to travel outside the province forinsured medical care that you cannot get inNova Scotia? If yes, you may now qualify forhelp with travel costs.To see if you qualify, ask your specialist to senda letter to MSI explaining why you need thetreatment. MSI will inform your specialist if youare eligible for coverage. For more information,visit the Department of Health and Wellnesswebsite at www.gov.ns.ca/health/OOP or call1-877-449-5476 (toll free).What does this mean for me?You could get help to pay for up to 12 medicalvisits outside Nova Scotia a year. For each tripyou could get back up to $1,000 for travel byplane, bus, or train. You could get back up to$1,500 for each months accommodation(maximum $125 each night). You must apply forthe rebate and send in your receipts within thedeadline. Effective June 1st, 2011 transportationcost for an escort to travel with the patient will becovered if medically required.What does this mean for Nova Scotia seniors?Helping you pay to travel outside the provincewhen you are sick can make it easier for you tofocus on feeling better instead of worrying abouttravel costs.Nurse PractitionersDo you or does a loved one have trouble seeinga doctor in your nursing home? Nova Scotia ishiring four nurse practitioners to help providehealth care in nursing homes. Nurse practitionersare trained to diagnose and manage commonmedical conditions, including chronic illnesses.They often work in teams with doctors, dietitians,and pharmacists to provide health care. Nursepractitioners have been working in communitiesacross Nova Scotia for the past 10 years.What does this mean for me?If you live in a nursing home, you might now seea nurse practitioner who is part of a health careteam in the community as your regular healthcare provider.What does this mean for Nova Scotia seniors?Seniors living in a nursing home in thesecommunities will be able to receive health carefrom a nurse practitioner who knows them andtheir needs.

Self-Managed Care Allowance andPersonal Alert AssistanceWould you be able to stay in your own homelonger if you had a little more help?These programs could help you live safely andindependently longer in your own home.Please see pages 111 and 112 of this directoryfor more information about how they can benefityou.Building improvements that help seniorsAge in PlaceAre you a senior living in public housing? Do youwant to stay in your own apartment for as long asyou possibly can? This year we are renovatingand repairing public housing to help seniorsremain mobile and live independently longer.What does this mean for me?If you live in public housing, you may notice thefollowing upgrades to help you get around easierand stay safer:• automatic door openers to make large heavydoors easier to open• lever door handles to replace hard-to-turnknobs• ramps to make it easier to avoid stairs andkeep seniors mobile• electricity generators, in case of power failure• hand rails for added safety• extra-loud fire alarms, to help hard-of-hearingseniors stay safe in case of fireEnergy efficiency upgrades for low-incomehomeowners (Residential EnergyAffordability Program)Are you a homeowner trying to make ends meeton a low income? The Department of CommunityServices has several programs that help lowincomeseniors repair and upgrade their homes.Repairs and energy efficiency upgrades can alsomake your home more comfortable and reducegreenhouse gas emissions.What does this mean for me?You could get your home repaired for a lowercost. If you make upgrades that reduce energycosts, they may even be free. Upgrades canoften reduce energy bills by about 30 per cent,so you save energy costs every year you stay inyour home.To apply for these programs, contact yourregional Housing Services Office, Department ofCommunity Services.What does this mean for Nova Scotia seniors?Many seniors live on low, fixed incomes.Sometimes money for repairs and upgrades isn’tin the budget. These government programs canmake staying in your own homes morecomfortable and more affordable.What does this mean for Nova Scotia seniors?The Department of Community Services houses8,500 seniors in public housing around theprovince. These improvements will help theseseniors live independently longer.

16 | Positive Aging Directory / Seniors Organizations in Nova Scotia: Group of IXSeniors’ Organizations in Nova Scotia: Group of IXSeniors’ Advisory Council of Nova ScotiaThe Department of Seniors consults regularlywith the Group of IX Seniors’ Advisory Councilof Nova Scotia. The “Group of IX” is independentof government and may consult with otherorganizations and special interest groups in aneffort to be fully informed and representative ofthe senior population of the province. The Groupof IX has recently had significant input into suchseniors-related government programs as Seniors’Pharmacare and the Continuing Care Strategy.Organizations participating in the Group of IXmust be affiliated with national bodies that meetwith the Government of Canada through theCongress of National Seniors Organizations, anational forum for seniors’ issues.Organizations whose elected representatives formthe Group of IX are highlighted below.CARP – A New Vision of Agingfor CanadaCARP is a national organization that promotesthe rights and quality of life for Zoomers -Canadians aged fifty and over. A non-profitassociation that does not receive governmentfunding, CARP advocates for social change, offersmember benefits and information, and hostscommunity events through its chapters.CARP Nova ScotiaAlex Handyside, PresidentPhone: 495-8284E-mail: aNewVisionOfAging@CARPnovascotia.caWebsite: www.CARPnovascotia.caCommunity Links:Representative CanadianPensioners ConcernedCommunity Links is a provincial organization ofapproximately 270 senior and senior servingorganizations across Nova Scotia. It works topromote seniors well-being and volunteerism.Twelve regionally based Aging Well Togethercoalitions and other provincial and regionallybased partnerships are integral to the work it doeson promoting physical activity; falls prevention;safe environments; support for caregivers;gambling awareness; transportation; etc.Community Links serves as the Nova ScotiaDivision of Canadian Pensioners Concernedwhich advocates for seniors at a national level ona variety of issues of concern to seniors.Terry Smith, PresidentPhone 874-0787 h. 875-4420E-mail: goliath@eastlink.caWebsite: www.nscommunitylinks.caNational Website: www.cpcnational.caorSandra Murphy, Executive DirectorPhone: 422-0914 or 454-8141E-mail: communitylinks@hfx.eastlink.caNational Association of FederalRetirees (FSNA)FSNA protects the benefits and promotes theinterests of people (and their spouses andsurvivors) who have retired from the ranks of thePublic Service of Canada, the Canadian Forces,the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and federallyappointed judges. Federal retirees who haveFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Seniors Organizations in Nova Scotia: Group of IX | 17questions about their pensions may call theSuperannuation Directorate at 1-800-561-7930for information.Federal Superannuates National AssociationPhone: (613) 745-2559E-mail: info@fsna.comWebsite: www.fsna.comFederation of Senior Citizensand Pensioners of Nova Scotia(FSCPNS)This organization is composed of seniors clubsand councils. It monitors seniors programs,services, and benefits and also advocates for theirmaintenance.Alta Covert, PresidentPhone: 532-2660E-mail: m.a.covert@ns.sympatico.caGerontology Association ofNova Scotia (GANS)GANS is a voluntary organization comprised ofindividuals, families and organizations that havean expressed interest in older Nova Scotians. TheAssociation consults with government,organizations and individuals, providesnetworking and educational opportunities,supports gerontological research within theprovince, and fosters communication and positiveworking relationships between professionals andorganizations.Cheryl CookPhone: 473-2975Website: www.cakens.com/gansNova Scotia GovernmentRetired Employees Association(NSGREA)NSGREA is dedicated to the well-being andadvocacy of retirees who are in receipt of a pensionfrom the Nova Scotia Public Servant Pension Plan.These include the Nova Scotia Power Corporation,Nova Scotia Liquor Commission, Canadian Unionof Public Employees (NS Transportation) and theNova Scotia Public Servants. All recipients of theNova Scotia Public Service SuperannuationAllowance may join.Steve MacDonald, PresidentPhone: 865-5050E-mail: office@nsgrea.caRegroupement des Aînées etAînés de la Nouvelle-ÉcosseLes buts du Regroupement sont:• de promouvoir les intérêts généraux etparticuliers de la population aînée acadienne etfrancophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse• d’assurer l’épanouissement de cette population• d’être le porte-parole autorisé de cette populationLe Regroupement se penche sur des sujets etdomaines qui touchent particulièrement lesaînées tels que les pensions, les soins à domicile,la santé, etc. Il organize aussi des activités etateliers à l’échelle provinciale.Le Regroupement compte des membres répartisdans les sept régions acadiennes de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Pour de plus amples renseignements ausujet des activités du Regroupement ou pourdevenir membre, n’hésitez pas à communiqueravec le bureau du Regroupement au 433-0860.Stan Surette, PrésidentPhone: 762-2457E-mail: stan.surette@ns.sympatico.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

18 | Positive Aging Directory / Seniors Councils, Clubs, and CentresRetired Teachers Organizationof the Nova Scotia TeachersUnion (NSTU)The mission of the Retired Teachers Organizationis to maintain contact with retired teachers, to stayinformed about educational matters, and to takepart in helping to improve the quality of life forchildren and colleagues.Phyllis Cote, PresidentPhone: 625-2306E-mail: wally.ellison@ns.sympatico.caRoyal Canadian Legion, NovaScotia/Nunavut CommandRCL is a non-profit, dues supported organizationthat assumes responsibility for the continuance ofRemembrance Day in Canada. Its focus isadvocating and securing benefits and supportservices for veterans, their families and seniors inthe community.Phone: 429-4090 Ext.3Toll free: 1-877-809-1145E-mail: info@ns.legion.caSeniors Councils, Clubs, and CentresApproximately 15 seniors councils and over 155seniors clubs are active in Nova Scotia. They offera wide variety of representation, programs andsocial events for local seniors. To find localcontacts, please call the Department of Seniors.Seniors CouncilsCouncils are comprised of representatives fromeach seniors club. They serve as a forum forsharing information and addressing local seniorsissues. Representatives of the seniors councils areinvited to meet with the Department of Seniors atleast twice a year.Annapolis County Senior Citizens’ CouncilMurray CovertPhone: 532-2660Antigonish–Guysborough Senior Citizens’Council #63Michael DavidsonPhone: 386-2625Cape Breton Council of Senior Citizens andPensionersEmerson JessomePhone: 736-2174Colchester/East Hants Seniors’ CouncilVince De AdderPhone: 662-2536Cumberland County Senior Citizens’ CouncilJudy SchultzPhone: 447-2272Halifax County Seniors’ Council – Zone 15Rose BrooksPhone: 462-1425Halifax Seniors’ CouncilDeborah DostalPhone: 422-8022Inverness/Victoria 63A CouncilWilliam JohnstonPhone: 625-5353For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Seniors Councils, Clubs, and Centres | 19Kings County Senior Citizens’ CouncilRita TibertPhone: 678-1658Pictou County Council of Senior CitizensFlora BrutonPhone: 755-1757Richmond County Senior Citizens’ CouncilAlister JollymorePhone: 226-554Sackville Senior Advisory CouncilCharlene NolanPhone: 864-5591Shelburne Senior Citizens’ CouncilEvelyn CrowellPhone: 768-2282Yarmouth County Senior Citizens’ CouncilEileen PothierPhone: 663-4700Association of Halifax RegionalSenior CouncilsThis association is made up of representativesfrom seniors councils in the Halifax RegionalMunicipality. Its members organize workshopsand seminars, exchange information betweencouncils, and maintain contact with seniors clubsin the metro area.Inez MacKenziePhone: 885-3055Societies Act / Registry of JointStock CompaniesSeniors clubs, councils, and other organizationsmay become incorporated under the Societies Actfor a fee of $40.01, with an annual renewal fee of$28.59. To incorporate under the Societies Act,contact:Registry of Joint Stock Companies9 North, Maritime Centre1505 Barrington StreetPO Box 1529Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4Phone: 424-7770Toll Free: 1-800-670-4357E-mail: joint-stocks@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rjscSeniors CentresSeniors centres are places where people can meetone another, participate in activities, and receiveservices. Contact your local seniors centre for acomplete listing of the activities it provides.Metro RegionBloomfield Centre2786 Agricola StreetHalifaxPhone: 490-4629Chebucto Links2080 Windsor StreetHalifaxPhone: 422-3525E-mail: chebucto.links@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.chebuctolinks.caDartmouth Seniors’ Service Centre45 Ochterloney StreetDartmouthPhone: 465-5578Northwood Community Centre2615 Northwood TerraceHalifaxPhone: 454-3351Website: www.nwood.ns.caRockingham Community Centre199 Bedford HighwayHalifaxPhone: 490-4686For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

20 | Positive Aging Directory / Seniors Councils, Clubs, and CentresSilver and Gold Seniors’ Centre45 Connolly RoadLower SackvillePhone: 864-5591Spencer House5596 Morris StreetHalifaxPhone: 421-6131E-mail: contactus@spencerhouse.caCape Breton RegionLouisbourg Fortress Club7572 Main StreetLouisbourgPhone: 733-2896Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club30 Inglis StreetSydneyPhone: 539-8000North Shore RegionClub 60AntigonishPhone: 863-3195Greenfield Oldsters ClubAspenPhone: 522-2014Pictou County New Horizons Seniors’ Centre14 Kempt StreetPictouPhone: 485-2573Seniors Outreach/Help Linec/o Valley View VillaStellartonPhone: 752-8400, 1-800-752-8400E-mail: seniors.outreach@ns.sympatico.caNova Scotia Department of Seniorsis proud to announcethe 23 rd Annual50+ expoDate: Friday, June 8, 2012, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm(Dance) 8:00 pm – MidnightSaturday, June 9, 2012, 9:00 am – 5:00 pmLocation: Exhibition Park, HalifaxFree Parking & one levelFree shuttle service from downtownCost:Expo - $5 per dayDance - $10Life is what you make it!For more information:toll-free:1-800-670-0065Website:www.50plusexpo.ns.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Seniors Councils, Clubs, and Centres | 21Valley RegionBerwick and Area Senior Citizens’ Centre210 Commercial StreetBerwickPhone: 583-7246Kingston & Area Seniors’ AssociationKingston Lions ClubKingstonPhone: 765-3292South Shore RegionBridgewater Senior Citizens’ Club96 North StreetBridgewaterPhone: 543-2213Sunnyside Senior Centre1151 # 12 HwyChester BasinPhone: 275-4074Loyalist Senior ClubShelburnePhone: 875-2852Freeport Super SeniorsFreeport, Digby CountyPhone: 839-2320Les Femmes Acadiennes de Clare603 Chemin À PierreChurch PointPhone: 769-0719Nouveaux Horizons de la BaronnieLower West PubnicoPhone: 762-2741Tiverton Super SeniorsTiverton, Long IslandPhone: 839-2244Westport Super SeniorsWestport, Digby CountyPhone: 839-2052Yarmouth Golden Age Club14 Second StreetYarmouthPhone: 742-5354Western RegionBear River New Horizons CentreBear RiverPhone: 245-2234For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Provincial & Federal RepresentativesKeith BainMLA – Victoria–The LakesConstituency Office:1551 Old Route 5Big Bras d’Or, NSB1X 1B5Ph: 674-0089Fx: 674-0191Email: keithbainmla@ns.sympatico.caHon. Darrell DexterMLA – Cole HarbourConstituency Office:971 Cole Harbour RdCole Harbour, NSB2V 1E8Ph: 462-5300Fx: 462-5306Email: ddexter.mla@gmail.comBecky KentMLA – Cole Harbour–Eastern PassageConstituency Office:PO Box 1521490 Main RoadEastern Passage, NSB3G 1M4Ph: 465-3180Fx: 465-3179Email: kentbj@gov.ns.caJim BoudreauMLA – Guysborough–Sheet Harbour1290 Union StreetP.O. Box 69Canso, NSB0H 1H0Ph: 366-3033Fx: 366-3858Toll Free: 1-888-465-7575Email: jimboudreaumla@bellaliant.comBill EstabrooksMLA – Timberlea–ProspectConstituency Office:BLT Recreation Centre1492 St. Margaret’s Bay RdLakeside, NSB3T 1B3Ph: 876-2472Fx: 876-2192Email: billestabrooks@navnet.netMaureen MacDonaldMLA – Halifax NeedhamConstituency Office:3115 Veith StreetHalifax, NSB3K 3G9Ph: 455-2926Fx: 455-3929Email: mmacdonald@navnet.netwww.maureenmacdonald.caFor more information aboutall Nova Scotia's Members ofthe Legislative Assembly(MLAs),visit the legislature website:http://nslegislature.caRobert ChisholmMP – Dartmouth–Cole HarbourGerald KeddyMP – South Shore–St. Margaret’sCharlie ParkerMLA – Pictou WestConstituency Office:Evergreen Place530 Portland St., Ste. 204Dartmouth, NSB2Y 4V6Ph: 462-6453Fx: 462-6493Email: Robert.chisholm@parl.gc.cawww.robertchisholm.caConstituency Office:129 Aberdeen Rd.,Suite 201Bridgewater, NSB4V 2S7Ph: 527-5655Fx: 527-5656Toll Free: 1-888-816-4446Email: keddyg@ns.sympatico.cawww.geraldkeddymp.caMarilyn MoreMLA – Dartmouth South–Portland ValleyConstituency Office:135 Portland StreetPO Box 534Dartmouth, NSB2Y 3Y8Ph: 463-6673Fx: 463-4973Email: marilynmoremla@ns.aliantzinc.cawww.marilynmore.caConstituency Office:49 Water StreetPictou, NSB0K 1H0Ph: 485-4550Fx: 485-7088Email: charlieparkermla@ns.aliantzinc.ca

Provincial & Federal RepresentativesGary RameyMLA – Lunenburg WestConstituency Office:410 King St.Bridgewater, NSB4V 1A9Ph: 530-8080Fx: 530-8081Email: gary.ramey.mla@eastlink.caMichele RaymondMLA – Halifax AtlanticConstituency Office:47 Williams Lake RdHalifax, NSB3P 1S9Ph: 477-4100Fx: 477-4810Email: mhraymondmla@eastlink.caHon. Geoff ReganMP – Halifax WestConstituency Office:1496 Bedford HighwaySuite 222Bedford, NSB4A 1E5Ph: 426-2217Fx: 426-8339Email: geoff@geoffregan.cawww.geoffregan.caKelly ReganMLA, Bedford-Birch Cove1550 BedfordHighwaySuite 555Bedford, NS B4A 1E6Ph: 407.3777Fx: 407.3779E-mail: kelly@kellyregan.cawww.kellyregan.caHarold TheriaultMLA – Digby–AnnapolisConstituency Office:310 Conway Ave.PO Box 1038Digby, NS B0V 1A0Ph: 245-2991Fx: 245-6853Email: junior@ns.aliantzinc.caLenore ZannMLA Truro – Bible HillThe BMO BuildingSuite 212,35 Commercial St.Truro, NSB2N 3H9Ph: 897-ZANN(9266)Fx: 897-1841Email: lenorezannmla@bellaliant.com

24 | Positive Aging Directory / Other Nova Scotia Seniors OrganizationsOther Nova Scotia Seniors OrganizationsAssociation of DalhousieRetirees and PensionersThis association facilitates and promotes thesharing of information to Dalhousie University(DAL) retirees and promotes a sense ofcontinuing membership within the family ofDAL retirees.Randy Barkhouse, PresidentPhone: 494-7174E-mail: adrp@dal.caWebsite: www.adrp.dal.caGrandparents’ Rights forNova Scotia AssociationThis association is committed to raising publicawareness about grandparents’ rights andsupporting the relationships between childrenand their grandparents.Pauline Glenn, PresidentPhone: 257-2974Italian-Canadian Golden AgeSenior GroupThis group organizes recreational, cultural, andfundraising activities at the Italian-CanadianCultural Association of Nova Scotia Centre inHalifax. Members and guests can attendpresentations on topics such as health issues,social benefits, literacy/computers, andinvestment planning.Italian-Canadian Cultural Association of NovaScotia HalifaxPhone: 453-5327E-mail: icca@eastlink.caIndo-Canadian Seniors Groupof Nova ScotiaThis group addresses healthy lifestyles andorganizes recreational, cultural, and fundraisingactivities. It offers presentations on a variety oftopics, including health issues, investments,insurance, estate planning, literacy, socialbenefits, exercise, and meditation.Mr. Sunder Sharma, PresidentPhone: 423-1988Nova Scotia Centre on Aging,Mount Saint Vincent University,HalifaxThe NSCA advances knowledge on aging relatedissues through research education and communityengagement. The NSCA’s main areas of expertiseare focused on issues related to family and friendcaregivers, home care human resources, agefriendlycommunities, dementia care, nursing homeresidents’ quality of life, and abuse of older adults.The NSCA conducts local, provincial regional andnational projects in collaboration with a wide rangeof public and private sector partners, includingother universities and not-for-profit organizations.The NSCA has developed a sound reputation forproducing high-quality relevant materials, whichlink research to policy development.2012 marks the NSCA’s 20th anniversary. Pleasecontact the NSCA to receive information on theanniversary celebrations.Phone: 457-6546E-mail: nsca@msvu.caWebsite: www.msvu.ca/nscaFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Recognition & Scholarships | 25Recognition & ScholarshipsNSCA Endowment Fund– Dr. F. R. MacKinnonThe Dr. F. R. MacKinnon fund supports themandate of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging topromote education for seniors, practitioners, andcaregivers; consult with seniors organizations anddecision makers; and support research initiativesthat benefit seniors.To donate, please contact:Dr. F. R. MacKinnon Endowment FundUniversity Advancement,Mount Saint Vincent University, HalifaxPhone: 457-6470Website: www.msvu.ca/nscaCongratulatory MessagesThe Nova Scotia Government’s Protocol Officeoffers a congratulatory-message service from thePremier of Nova Scotia to Nova Scotianscelebrating 65+ birthdays and 25+ anniversaries atfive-year intervals. The Protocol Office will also, ifrequested, contact the following offices:• The Queen (100th birthdays and 60thanniversaries only)• Governor General of Canada (90+ birthdaysand 50+ anniversaries)• Prime Minister of Canada• Lieutenant Governor (80+ birthdays and 50+anniversaries)• Members of Parliament• Members of the Legislative AssemblyRequests should be submitted at least six weeks inadvance of the celebration, with the exception ofthe Queen, who requires eight weeks’ advancenotice. Her office also requires proof of age ormarriage.Zoran Radulovic, Certificate Program ClerkProtocol Office, HalifaxPhone: 424-3692Website: www.gov.ns.ca/protIntergenerational AwardThese awards recognize the contributions of NovaScotia volunteers who inspire interaction betweenchildren, youth and older adults and foster respectand caring across the generations. There are 3recipients for the awards - a community group, anolder person and a younger person. Awards aresponsored by the Rotary Club of Halifax, the NovaScotia Department of Seniors and the Nova ScotiaDepartment of Community Services’ Child &Youth Strategy. The nomination deadline for 2012is February 24. For more information about theseawards, please call the Department of Seniors.Phone: 424-0065Toll Free in NS: 1-800-670-0065Order of Nova ScotiaThis award is the highest honour of the Provinceof Nova Scotia. Members of the Order are entitledto use the initials O.N.S. after their name. Theaward encourages excellence by recognizing NovaScotians for outstanding contributions orachievements to the cultural, social, or economicwell-being of our province. The Protocol Officeaccepts nominations throughout the year, and thedeadline is the third Friday in March.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

26 | Positive Aging Directory / Recognition & ScholarshipsProtocol Office, Barrington LevelOne Government Place, 1700 Granville StreetHalifax, NS B3J 1X5Phone: 424-4463E-mail: orderofns@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/protRemarkable-Senior AwardsThese awards are presented annually at the 50+Expo. You can nominate an individual aged 50+who has made an outstanding contribution toNova Scotia in the areas of community service,volunteerism, or leadership. A remarkable maleand female will win in each category, andnominations of husband-and-wife teams areaccepted. The Department of Seniors acceptsnominations throughout the year, and forms areavailable from the department’s office. Thenomination deadline for 2012 is May 7.Seniors’ Literacy and LearningPartnership AwardThe Seniors’ Literacy and Learning PartnershipAward recognizes an outstanding partnershipbetween community-based literacy and seniors’organizations that provide quality learningprograms for older Nova Scotians. Nominationsfor the award are held in Spring. The award ispresented at the annual International LiteracyDay ceremony in September. For moreinformation call the NS School for AdultLearning, Department of Labour and AdvancedEducation.Toll free: 1-877-466-7725Department of SeniorsPhone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Federal Government: Aging and SeniorsSee also pages 67 (Federal Retirement Income),page 54 (Employment Insurance) and page 69(Veterans’ Affairs).Public Health Agency ofCanadaThe agency’s Population Health Fund supportsprojects aimed at maintaining and improving thehealth of Canadians. Projects facilitate jointplanning and coordinated actions amongvoluntary organizations, service providers,governments, and the private sector to improvepopulation health.The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS)provides federal leadership on seniors’ publichealth issues in order to optimize healthy aging.As such, DAS is the focal point for informationand centre of expertise in the area. The Divisionstrives to influence policy development, to expandand transfer the knowledge base, and to engagestakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging,including the prevention and control of diseaseand injury in older adult life.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Federal Government: Aging and Seniors | 27Division of Aging and Seniors (Ottawa)Public Health Agency of CanadaJeanne Mance BuildingAddress locator: 1908A1200 Eglantine DrivewayOttawa, ON K1A 1B4Phone: (613) 952-7606E-mail: seniors@phac-aspc.gc.caPublications: SeniorsPubs@phac-aspc.gc.caWebsite: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-ainesPublic Health Agency of Canada, Atlantic RegionMaritime Centre, 15th Floor1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1525Halifax, NS B3J 3Y6Phone: 426-2700E-mail: atlantic-atlantique@phac-aspc.gc.caWebsite: www.pph-atlantic.caNew Horizons for SeniorsThe New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)helps to ensure that seniors can benefit from, andcontribute to, the quality of life in theircommunities, through active living andparticipation in social activities. The programprovides funding for projects that encourageseniors to volunteer, participate in and leadcommunity activities. The program also providesfunds to help organizations make necessarymodifications or repairs to their existing facilitiesor to purchase equipment and furnishings, whichwill enable their continued use for programs andactivities. Human Resources and SkillsDevelopment Canada invites variousorganizations to apply for funding once or twice ayear. Check their website for Calls for Proposals.New Horizons for Seniors Programc/o Service Canada7001 Mumford Road, PO Box 1800Halifax Shopping Centre, Tower II, 3rd FloorHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3V1Toll Free (English): 1-800-277-9914Sans frais (Français): 1-800-277-9915TTY: 1-800-255-4786Website: www.hrsdc.gc.caServices for Seniors: Guide toGovernment of CanadaServices for Seniors and TheirFamiliesThis guide provides seniors with information onfederal programs and services. To obtain a copy:Toll Free: 1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232)Website: www.canada.gc.caC i th C ftFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

28 | Positive Aging Directory / National Seniors OrganizationsNational Seniors OrganizationsCanadian Association onGerontology (CAG)CAG is a national, multi-disciplinary, scientific,and educational association established to provideleadership in matters related to the agingpopulation. Its mission is to improve the lives ofolder Canadians through the creation anddistribution of knowledge in gerontology-relatedpolicy, practice, research, and education.Canadian Association on GerontologyAssociation canadienne de gérontologie263 McCaul Street, Suite 328Toronto, ON M5T 1W7E-mail: contact@cagacg.caWebsite: http://www.cagacg.caToll Free:Phone: 1-855-CAG-ACG0 (224-2240)Fax: 1-855-CAG-ACG0 (224-2240)Congress of National Seniors’OrganizationsCNSO was founded to influence and shapenational legislation, policies and programs relatedto seniors and aging. Today, the CNSO includes13 member organizations representing more than2.1 million seniors from coast to coast to coast.Members include:• Active Living Coalition for Older Adults• Association québecoise de défense des droitsdes personnes retraitées et pré-retraitées• Canadian Association of Retired Teachers• Canadian Association on Gerontology• Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health• Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association• Canadian Pensioners Concerned• Congress of Union Retirees of Canada• National Association of Federal Retirees• Fédération des aînées et aînés francophones duCanada• HelpAge Canada• National Initiative for Care of the Elderly• National Pensioners and Senior CitizensFederationSylvie Cearcero, President1052 St. Laurent BoulevardOttawa, Ontario K1K 3B4Phone: (613) 745-2559National Seniors CouncilThe National Seniors Council advises theGovernment of Canada, through the Minister ofHuman Resources and Skills Development andthe Minister of Health, on matters related to thewell-being and quality of life of seniors, includingthe opportunities and challenges arising from arapidly growing and increasingly diverse agingpopulation. As directed by the Minister ofHuman Resources and Skills Development andthe Minister of Health, the National SeniorsCouncil shall:• advise on current and emerging issues andopportunities related to the quality of life andwell-being of seniors, both now and in thefuture;• as needed, undertake activities such ascommissioning research, convening expertpanels and roundtables, and holdingconsultative meetings;• deliver well-balanced advice, taking intoaccount the views of experts, seniors,organizations and groups that provide seniors’programs and services, provincial/territorialadvisory bodies on seniors, and other relevantstakeholders and interested parties; andFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Information and Referral | 29• ensure a comprehensive and collaborativeapproach in its examination of the policies,programs and services that have an impact onthe lives of seniors by consulting with otherfederal departments, other levels ofgovernment and advisory bodies involved insenior-related efforts.E-mail: nsc-cna@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.caWebsite: seniorscouncil.gc.caInformation and ReferralSeniors Information ServicesHelp-line/Outreach Seniors’Infoline – PictouPictou County seniors in need may call thisinformation line, located at Valley View Villa,Monday to Friday, 9 am–2 pm. Calls receivedafter hours are answered by a recorded messageand will be returned during regular hours.Phone: 752-8400Seniors’ Info Line, VON GreaterHalifaxInformation on programs and services for seniorsin the Halifax Regional Municipality is availableMonday to Friday, 9 am–4 pm.Phone: 454-5755E-mail: greater.halifax@von.caWebsite: www.vongreaterhalifax.caChebucto Links—HalifaxChebucto Links is a seniors outreach organizationwhich provides social and health promotionprograms, information, and resources to seniors,families and caregivers in Halifax.Phone: 422-3525E-mail: chebucto.links@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.chebuctolinks.caShelburne County Seniors’Services InfolineThis information line is located at the BarringtonMunicipal Administrative Centre.Toll Free: 1-800-565-0397The Air Quality Health IndexThe Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is a scalefrom 1 to 10+ that relates outdoor air pollution toshort term health risk. The lower the number, thelower the health risk. Checking the AQHI beforeyou spend time outdoors could help you avoidnegative effects of air pollution. People with heartor lung conditions, seniors, children, and peoplephysically active outdoors are more sensitive toair pollution and may benefit from using theAQHI. The AQHI is available for Halifax, Sydney,Greenwood, Kentville, Pictou, and PortHawkesbury. The AQHI is a joint project of NovaScotia Environment, Nova Scotia Health andWellness, and the Government of Canada.Air Quality and Resource Management BranchNova Scotia EnvironmentPhone: 424-2581Email: air@gov.ns.caTo check outdoor air quality in your area, visitthe website: www.airhealth.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

30 | Positive Aging Directory / Information and ReferralAlzheimer InfoLineThis line is staffed by trained individuals.Confidential information, emotional support andreferral services are provided to callers across theprovince.Phone: 422-7961Toll Free: 1-800-611-6345Government InformationPublic Inquiries –NS GovernmentWhen you want to know more about provincialgovernment services, programs, and initiatives,contact Public Inquiries, Service Nova Scotia andMunicipal Relations.Phone: 424-5200Toll Free: 1-800-670-4357E-mail: askus@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/contactSeniors Information LineContact the Department of Seniors forinformation on programs and services availablefor Nova Scotia seniors.Federal Government GeneralInquiriesWhen you need information about federalprograms and services, new initiatives, orinformation products, call Toll Free or visit thewebsite. This is your primary access point to theGovernment of Canada.Toll Free: 1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232)Website: www.canada.gc.caSeniors Canada On-lineService Canada has developed a website thatcovers all of the services available to seniorsthrough various federal and provincialdepartments.Website: www.seniors.gc.caMunicipal GovernmentTo find contact information for your municipalityor town, check the Government’s Municipalsection of your phone directory’s Blue Pages.Your municipality will have information onproperty tax questions, waste collection, waterservices, the Mayor’s Office, and other municipalfunctions.Toll Free in NS: 1-800-670-0065“The Place To Be”An affordable, comfortable alternative forretirement living in beautiful Chester, NSOptions Include:Independent Living ApartmentsNursing Home Services50 Shoreham Village Crescent, RR 1, Chester, NS B0J 1J0(902) 275-5631 www.shorehamvillage.comS SSeniors TransitioningServices Inc.Professional & compassionate relocationmanagement for seniorsVisit: www.seniorstransition.caCall: 902 221 6585Email: info@seniorstransition.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Information and Referral | 31HELP LINESThe following help lines are lay-counselling, information, and referral telephone services. The linesare staffed by trained community volunteers, and the services are strictly confidential.Eastern Regional Help Line (Sydney)6 pm–12 amPhone: 562-4357Toll Free: 1-800-957-9995FEED NOVA SCOTIA Help Line Service (Provincial)This line provides information, support, and referrals. 24/7, seven days a weekHalifax: 421-1188Provincial toll free: 1-877-521-1188TTY Halifax: 443-2660TTY toll free: 1-855-443-2660Problem Gambling Help Line (PGHL) of Nova ScotiaClinical Therapists can provide immediate support, advice, information, assessment, and telephonecounselling to concerned others and to those involved in problem gambling.PGHL is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service.Toll Free: 1-888-347-8888 TTY: 1-888-347-3331Resources for NewcomersImmigrant Settlement &Integration Services (ISIS)ISIS is a community organization that welcomesimmigrants. Working in partnership, ISIS offersservices and creates opportunities that enableimmigrants to participate fully in Canadian life.ISIS provides a full range of programs andservices to newcomers, particularly landedimmigrants or government-assisted refugees. Allnewcomers are eligible for initial contact andreferral services.ISIS6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaB3L 4P1Phone: 423-3607Website: www.isisns.caWelcome WagonWelcome Wagon provides free information andgifts to newcomers on behalf of the communityand civic-minded businesses.Phone: 252-0206Website: www.welcomewagon.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

32 | Positive Aging Directory / Information and ReferralYMCA Centre for ImmigrantProgramsThe YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth offersvarious programs and services for youth, adults,and families who are new to Canada. The YMCACentre for Immigrant Programs provides aninclusive environment to serve our diversecommunity.65 Main Avenue, HalifaxPhone: 457-9622Website: www.ymcahrm.ns.caResources for Senior WomenNova Scotia Advisory Councilon the Status of WomenThe Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Statusof Women advises the provincial government onissues of interest and concern to women, andbrings those issues forward. The agency works toensure the voices of Nova Scotian women areheard, and that issues affecting all women inNova Scotia, including having an equal voice ingovernment, freedom from violence, as well as,good health and economic well-being, are on thepublic policy agenda and we provide informationto the community and government. The NovaScotia Advisory Council on the Status of Womenmaintains electronic resources on DomesticViolence and a Guide for Immigrant Women.The Council’s 5000-volume resource library isopen to the public, and books can be borrowedfrom its collection through an inter-library loan.The Council’s publications are available on itswebsite for downloading, and can also be ordered,free of charge. Council events, information, andlibrary catalogue can be found on the Council’swebsite.To keep up to date on the Council’s activitiescheck the website.Quinpool Centre, Suite 2026169 Quinpool Road, HalifaxPhone: 424-8662Toll Free: 1-800-565-8662E-mail: women@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.women.gov.ns.caResources for Seniors withDisabilities(Also look under CPP Disability Program, page 68.)Access to Travel (ATT)This website provides information on accessibletransportation and travel across Canada with theaim of making accessible travel an easier and moreenjoyable experience for Canadians withdisabilities and seniors. The website includesinformation on transportation between Canadiancities by air, rail, ferry and intercity bus (national &local), accessibility of airport terminals, links to theofficial tourism website of each Canadian provinceand territory, service standards, and much more.The Access to Travel (ATT) website is sponsoredby Transport Canada in partnership with otherfederal government departments, provincialgovernments and not-for-profit associations.Website: www.accesstotravel.gc.caAccessible TransportationTransportation services available for seniors withdisabilities in Nova Scotia are listed in thetransportation section. See page 61 for moreinformation.VoicePrint/Accessible MediaVoicePrint serves all Canadians, particularly thosewho can’t independently access printed materials(people who are vision restricted, learningFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Information and Referral | 33disabled, mobility impaired, in need of literacyskills, learning English as a second language, andothers). It is an audio newsstand that broadcaststop stories (national, regional, and local) frommore than 100 Canadian newspapers andmagazines into eight million homes.VoicePrint can be found on:Digital cable: Eastlink Ch. 394, Aliant Ch. 998,Rogers Ch. 196Satellite: Star Choice Ch. 825, Express Vu Chs. 49and 967, Look TV Ch. 400Cable: The secondary audio program (SAP) ofCBC Newsworld,Russell Gragg, Local Broadcast Centre ManagerPhone: 444-7358Listen online: www.voiceprintcanada.com orwww.ami.caCanadian National Institute forthe Blind (CNIB)CNIB is a registered charity providingcommunity-based support, knowledge and anational voice to ensure Canadians who are blindor partially sighted have the confidence, skills andopportunities to fully participate in life.Website: www.cnib.caCNIB Halifax Centre2717 Gladstone Street, Suite 112, Halifax, NSB3K 0A4Phone: 453-1480Toll Free: 1-800-563-2642orCNIB Sydney Centre8 Hugh Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1V7Phone: 674-7240Toll Free: 1-800-563-2642Canadian ParaplegicAssociation of Nova ScotiaThis organization assists people with spinal cordinjuries and other physical disabilities to achieveindependence, self-reliance, and communityparticipation.Halifax Shopping CentreTower 1, Suite 317A, Halifax, NS B3L 4N9Phone: 423-1277, ext. 101Toll Free: 1-800-889-1889E-mail: halifax@canparaplegic.orgWebsite: www.thespine.caorCape Breton Regional OfficePO Box 5611, Louisbourg, NS B1C 2L8Phone: 733-3098Toll Free: 1-800-566-1887E-mail: sydney@canparaplegic.orgCommunity ACCESS-abilityProgramService Nova Scotia and Municipal Relationsprovides grants to improve access to communityfacilities for people with disabilities. Up to twothirdsof the direct and indirect costs ofrenovations, installations, or equipment foraccessibility-related capital improvements, to amaximum of $10,000, are available. Proposals forACCESS-ability grants are welcome from nonprofitcommunity groups and municipalities.All program funds have been committed for2011–12. Community ACCESS-abilityapplications for 2012–13 will be accepted startingApril 1, 2012. Applications and programguidelines will be available on the website inFebruary 2012.Phone: 424-5965E-mail: dimockgm@gov.ns.caWebsite:www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/muns/infr/access/access.aspFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

34 | Positive Aging Directory / Information and ReferralDisabled Persons CommissionThe Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission(NSDPC) gives people with disabilities a way toparticipate in the provincial government policymakingprocess. The NSDPC advises policymakersand program-developers about• the needs of people with disabilities• the issues and concerns that affect the lives ofpeople with disabilitiesDartmouth Professional CentrePhone: 424-8280Toll Free (in NS): 1-800-565-8280TTY: 424-2667Toll Free: 1-877-996-9954Website: www.gov.ns.ca/disaAccessible Parking, LicensePlates, and PermitsService Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations,through its Registry of Motor Vehicles, distributesaccessible parking plates and permits to qualifiedindividuals. A physician’s referral is required.There is no charge associated with a permanentor temporary accessible parking permit, which isdisplayed on the rear-view mirror. However,regular registration fees must be paid in order toplace a license plate on a vehicle, and theapplicant must be the plate owner and principaloperator of the vehicle.Phone: 424-5851Toll Free: 1-800-898-7668Website:www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmv/registration/mobility.aspLiving Accommodation for DeafSeniorsNorthwoodcare Inc. has a unique livingenvironment designed especially for deaf seniors.Call for more information about this specializedservice.Northwood Client ServicesPhone: 454-3356Website: www.nwood.ns.caNova Scotia Hearing andSpeech CentresThese centres offer help to people with hearingproblems or difficulties with speaking,understanding speech, and communicating intheir own language. Contact the number below tofind the location nearest you.Provincial Centre, 5657 Spring Garden Road,Suite 401Phone: 492-8289E-mail: info@nshsc.nshealth.caWebsite: www.nshsc.ns.caThe Hearing SpecialistsThe Hearing Specialists offers audiology servicesincluding: comprehensive hearing evaluationsand recommendations, hearing aid fittings andservice.Upper TantallonPhone: 826-9712andElmsdalePhone: 883-9562Website: www.hearingspecialistsonline.comSounds+Sounds+ is an association promoting theimportance of good hearing health. Forinformation about hearing or to locateAudiologists in your area:Website: www.youraudiologist.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and Sport | 35Hearing Institute AtlanticSouth End Halifax, Central Halifax, Clayton Park,Bedford and Dartmouth. Hearing InstituteAtlantic offers audiology services includinghearing tests, tinnitus evaluations and hearing aidfittings, with free consultations by certifiedAudiologists.Phone: 482-2222 All LocationsSociety of Deaf and Hard ofHearing Nova ScotiansThe Society develops and manages a range ofcoordinated programs and services which assistdeaf, deafened, deaf-blind and hard of hearingpeople in breaking down barriers and gaining fullaccess to public and private services. It providessign language interpreter services, computerizedtranscribing services, self help support groups,information and referral, communication &alerting devices, and community support.HalifaxPhone (Voice, TTY: 422-7130Videophone): 422-7132(Toll free in NS): 1-800-516-5551E-mail: sdhhns@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.sdhhns.orgorCape BretonPhone (Voice, Videophone): 564-0003(TTY): 564-0486(Toll free in NS) 1-888-770-8555E-mail: cbdeaf@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.sdhhns.orgDeafness Advocacy AssociationNova ScotiaThe association aims to reduce barriers andincrease opportunities for deaf, hard of hearing,late-deafened and deaf-blind Nova Scotians.803-1660 Hollis Street, HalifaxPhone: 425-0240TTY/VP: 425-0119E-mail: daans@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.deafatlantic.x10hosting.comActive Living, Recreation, and SportNova Scotia Department ofHealth and WellnessPhysical Activity, Sport, andRecreationThe Physical Activity, Sport, and Recreationdivision promotes the health and well-being ofolder adults by supporting and encouragingopportunities for seniors to be active in theircommunities and by promoting the benefits ofregular participation in physical activity, sport,and recreation.Canadian Physical ActivityGuidelines For Older AdultsOlder adults are encouraged to participate in avariety of physical activities that are enjoyable andsafe. New guidelines developed by the CanadianSociety for Exercise Physiologists (CSEP) specifythat to achieve health benefits and improvefunctional abilities, adults aged 65 years and overshould accumulate at least 150 minutes ofmoderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physicalactivity per week in bouts of 10 minutes or more.It is also beneficial to add muscle and boneFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

36 | Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and Sportstrengthening activities using major musclegroups at least two days per week. Those withpoor mobility should perform physical activitiesto enhance balance and prevent falls. Physicalactivity beyond the amount recommended in theguidelines can provide better health benefits. Formore information, contact: www.csep.caFunding OpportunitiesVarious grant programs are available to helpseniors’ groups and other regional, community,local, or municipal organizations increase thephysical activity, sport, and recreationopportunities available to older adults. Theseprograms can help groups plan, build, and repaircommunity recreation facilities such as recreationcentres, indoor pools, arenas, trails and otheramenities.One of these grant programs, the RegionalDevelopment Grant Program, provides fundingto support a wide variety of community-basedphysical activity, sport, and recreation projectssuch as leadership training, sport and recreationclub development, presentation ofworkshops/clinics/conferences, volunteerdevelopment, and other initiatives that supportthe program goals. Groups can apply for up to50% of program costs. Applications are acceptedthroughout the year and projects can be up tothree-years in duration.For more information about funding programsand other physical activity, sport and recreationopportunities, contact your local regionalrepresentative (listed below) or visit theDepartment of Health and Wellness website at:www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/pasrRegional RepresentativesPhysical Activity, Sport and RecreationCape Breton RegionLarry Maxwell, SydneyPhone: 563-2380E-mail: Larry.Maxwell@gov.ns.caCentral RegionCarol Davis-Jamieson, HalifaxPhone: 424-7622E-mail: Carol.Davis-Jamieson@gov.ns.caFundy RegionPeter McCrackenPhone: 893-6215E-mail: Peter.McCracken@gov.ns.caHighland RegionGerard MacIsaac, AntigonishPhone: 863-7380E-mail: Gerard.MacIsaac@gov.ns.caSouth Shore RegionDebby Smith, Bridgewater, NSPhone: 543-5000E-mail: Debby.Smith@gov.ns.caValley RegionMike Trinacty, KentvillePhone: 679-4390E-mail: Mike.Trinacty@gov.ns.caCentral OfficeHeather Praught, HalifaxPhone: 722-1301E-mail: Heather.Praught@gov.ns.cacooking for one or two: Ask the butcher torepackage larger pieces of meat into smaller portions. You can buyone pork chop if that is all you want.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and Sport | 37Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS)RNS promotes the benefits of recreation for allNova Scotians and their communities. Programsand services include an annual conference, aliability insurance program, research andeducation, volunteer and leadership training,provincial volunteer week activities, fundraisingopportunities, social marketing campaigns, andadditional member services.Phone: 425-1128E-mail: info@recreationns.ns.caWebsite: www.recreationns.ns.caMunicipal Recreation ContactsMost municipal units in Nova Scotia haverecreation departments with trained professionalsand volunteers available to support the needs intheir communities. Contact the following peoplefor information on recreation activities forseniors.Cape Breton RegionCape Breton MunicipalityFred Brooks: 563-5514Inverness County (Port Hood)787-2274Port HawkesburyJim Pyke: 625-2591Richmond County/ArichatClifford Boudreau: 226-2400Victoria County (Baddeck)Tom Wilson: 295-3231Highland RegionAntigonish CountyMarlene Melanson: 863-1141Antigonish TownTrisha Cameron: 863-3686District of GuysboroughPhil M. Hochman: 533-3508MulgraveTanya Tibbo: 747-2243Pictou CountyCindy Fraser: 485-8528New GlasgowNorma MacLeod: 755-8363PictouNicole MacDonald: 485-6057StellartonDavid Hood: 752-8944TrentonMartin Bates: 752-1019TruroDoug MacKenzie: 893-6078Municipality of St. Mary’s522-2598Fundy RegionAmherstDwight Jones: 667-9557SpringhillPam Adams: 597-2790Colchester CountySue Burley: 897-3155Bible HillJill Richard: 893-8083Parrsboro254-2036E-mail: town@town.parrsboro.ns.caDistrict of East HantsDavid Brown: 758-2715Central RegionHalifax Regional MunicipalityPeggy Allen: 479-4760Valley RegionAnnapolis CountyDebra Ryan: 532-2334Annapolis RoyalGrant Potter: 532-7667Bridgetown665-5051Canning582-3221For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

38 | Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and SportMiddletonKelly Aucoin: 825-5500Kings CountyBruce MacArthur: 690-6124BerwickAshlyn Sulis: 538-4016GreenwoodJill Jackson: 765-1494Hantsport684-3200KentvilleMark Phillips: 679-2540New MinasVince Forrestall: 681-6577WolfvilleAndrew Fry: 542-2400District of West HantsKathy Kehoe: 798-8391WindsorJim Lambert: 798-1162District of Clare769-2031District of Digby245-5006South Shore RegionDistrict of Argyle648-3379YarmouthFrank Grant: 742-8868District of Barrington637-2760Clark’s HarbourAnna Kenney: 745-0226Shelburne MunicipalityMarilyn Johnston: 875-3544Town of ShelburneJerry Locke: 875-3873LockeportFrances Scott: 656-2565Queens (Queens Municipality)Norman Amirault: 354-5741Lunenburg MunicipalityCarroll Randall: 543-1354Town of LunenburgRobin Scott: 634-4006Municipality of District of ChesterChad Haughn: 275-3490BridgewaterCarol Pickings-Anthony: 543-2274Mahone BayDerrick MacKenzie: 624-9859Sport Nova Scotia (SNS)SNS represents over 50 provincial sportorganizations and over 160,000 registered sportparticipants. Many sport organizations supportactivities for older adults, sometimes referring tothem as masters programs. SNS can connect youwith various sport organizations to determine ifprograms geared to older adults are available inyour area.5516 Spring Garden Road, 4th Floor, HalifaxPhone: 425-5450E-mail: sportns@sportnovascotia.caWebsite: www.sportnovascotia.caCommunity Health TeamsYour local Community Health Team offers freeprograms to support a healthier and morefulfilling life. Participate in free sessions such aseating healthy on a budget, finding motivation toexercise and how to deal with stress. Take a lookthrough the schedule to see the many freeprograms that are available. They can also helplink you with resources and programs in yourcommunity.DartmouthPhone: 460-4555orChebuctoPhone: 487-0690Website: www.CommunityHealthTeams.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and Sport | 39Dance Nova ScotiaDance Nova Scotia is the provincial umbrellaorganization for all forms of dance.1113 Marginal Road, HalifaxPhone: 422-1749E-mail: office@dancens.caWebsite: www.dancens.caHike Nova ScotiaHike Nova Scotia encourages and promoteshiking, walking and snowshoeing throughoutNova Scotia. Support Hike Nova Scotia bybecoming a member ($10 for individuals, $18 forfamilies and $25 for organizations).E-mail: info@hikenovascotia.caWebsite: www.hikenovascotia.caNova Scotia Department ofNatural ResourcesProvincial parks: Seniors (65+ years of age) maystay at a reduced rate in provincial parks withovernight camping facilities. Information onprovincial parks, campsites, and wheelchairaccessibility may be found in the Nova ScotiaProvincial Parks Camper Guide (publishedannually) or by visiting the website. Reservationsmay be made online or by calling toll free.Toll Free: 1-888-544-3434Website: www.novascotiaparks.caHunting: Nova Scotia resident seniors (65+ yearsof age) may acquire the following licences/stampsfree of charge: bear hunting, bear snaring, deerhunting, small game hunting, and bowhunting.Seniors are, however, required to purchase aWildlife Habitat Stamp and must possess a NovaScotia Wildlife Resources Card. A WildlifeResources Card can be ordered, for a cost of $7.14+ HST, by calling 1-900-565-7418. Additionalinformation is available online at:http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/wresourcescard.asp.Nova Scotia Department ofFisheries and AquacultureGeneral sport fishing licences are sold to seniors at areduced rate. Barrier-free access at 23 lakes andrivers provides a safe and enjoyable anglingexperience for physically challenged and senioranglers. Seniors are required to purchase a licencefor salmon fishing. Handicapped anglers may beprovided with general fishing licenses, free ofcharge.Phone: 424-4560Website: www.gov.ns.ca/fishTransport Canada –Recreational BoatingPleasure Craft Licensing: Any pleasure craftpowered by a motor of 10 hp (7.5 kW) or moremust have a valid licence. A pleasure craft licenceallows search and rescue personnel and otheragencies to quickly identify your boat in the eventof an emergency.Proof of Competency: All operators of motorizedpleasure craft on all Canadian waterways,regardless of the engine size (horsepower) or thelength of the vessel must possess proof ofoperator competency. One way to obtain proof ofcompetency is to take a course and successfullycomplete an accredited boating safety test toreceive a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.To learn more about Pleasure Craft Licensing orhow to get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card visitTransport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety atwww.boatingsafety.gc.ca or call 1-800-387-4999.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

40 | Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and SportFunding SourcesIf you are interested in offering new or expandedactive-living programs, be sure to check out theNew Horizons for Seniors program on page 27and Physical Activity Grants on page 36 todetermine if your program meets the fundingrequirements.Active Living Coalition for OlderAdults (ALCOA)ALCOA is a national partnership of organizationswith an interest in the field of aging and activeliving. It encourages older Canadians to maintainand enhance their well-being and independencethrough a lifestyle that embraces physicalactivities.P.O. Box 143Shelburne, ON L0N 1S0Phone: (519) 925-1676Fax: (519) 925-3955Toll Free: 1-800-549-9799E-mail: alcoa@ca.inter.netWebsite: www.alcoa.caNova Scotia 55+ Games SocietyThe society promotes the participation of NovaScotia ‘seasoned citizens’ in recreational, sporting,cultural, creative, and social activities throughoutthe province. The Nova Scotia 55+ Games, whichare held every 2 years, is next scheduled forSeptember 2013 and the successful bidder wasColchester County. The games will be centred inTruro. Volunteers from all regions areencouraged to get involved at the local, regional,and/or provincial levels. The Society is alwayslooking for communities who would like to getinvolved in hosting these bi-annual games – whatbetter way is there to showcase your area byopening it up to the ‘seasoned citizens’ of NovaScotia. For further information, please contact usto find a Games organizer in your region:Bob MacLeod, PresidentNova Scotia 55+ Games SocietyRoute 289, #5600, RR#1, Kings HeadNew Glasgow, NS B2H 5C4Phone: 755-2929Email: bob.regina@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.novascotia55plusgames.comGary Archibald,Vice PresidentP.O. Box 2680, RR# 2Yarmouth, NS B5A 4A6Phone: 742 4195Email: archibaldg@eastlink.caJoy McKay, SecretaryBedfordPhone: 835-5458Email: chebucto.links@ns.sympatico.caCanada 55+ Games Association(C55+GA)The C55+GA involves seniors in the planning,leadership, and evaluation of the Canada 55+Games. The 55+ Games provides older adultswith an opportunity to enhance their well-beingthrough participation in sporting and recreationalevents. The host community also has theopportunity to put on cultural events ordemonstration activities based on the culturesand interests within their region. These nationalgames attract over 1500 participants andsupporters from across the country, including theTerritories. The 2012 Canada 55+ Games arecoming to CBRM (Sydney) NS, Aug. 29– Sep. 1,2012. For further information contact:Peter Nordland, PresidentCanada 55+ Games AssociationPhone: 638-8009E-mail: nordland@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.canada55plusgames.comFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and Sport | 41Dartmouth Volksmarch ClubThis active hiking club organizes recreationalwalks each Sunday morning for people of all ages.The walks are planned well in advance. Aschedule is available with information on thedate, length, and difficulty of each route.c/o Findlay Community CentrePhone: 443-9711Website: www.dartmouthvolksmarchclub.comElderfitThis popular aquafit program is offered at: DaysInn Bridgewater, Best Western Plus Bridgewater,Atlantica Hotel and Marina Oak Island. Elderfitprovides local seniors and interested others with anopportunity to keep fit and remain socially active.For fees and any other information, please contact:Martha SaundersPhone: 766-0272E-mail: elderfit@eastlink.cawww.elderfitlunenburg.caElderobics-Forever FitThis is an exercise and education program forolder adults. Participants are encouraged to workat their own pace. Classes focus on low-impactaerobics for cardiovascular fitness, muscularstrength, and endurance, including balanceexercises and stretching and relaxation.Sue TheriaultElderobics CoordinatorYMCA of Greater HalifaxPhone: 496-1888, ext. 253Nova Scotia FitnessAssociation (NSFA)NSFA certifies fitness professionals in NovaScotia. It is a member of the National FitnessLeader Alliance, which means its certified coursesare recognized across the country. An OlderAdult Fitness Leader Certification ensures thatinstructors have the knowledge and skills neededto run safe and effective fitness classes for olderadults.Phone: 425-1128, ext. 224E-mail: nsfa@nsfa.infoWebsite: www.nsfa.infoSt. Mary’s Lawn Bowling Club, HalifaxPhone: 477-3964Seniors Skate InformationThere are a variety of adult skating programsavailable at rinks throughout the provincebeginning as early as October 1. For moreinformation, contact your local recreationdepartment.Ski Atlantic Seniors’ ClubMembers of the Ski Atlantic Seniors’ Club mustbe 65 years of age or older or 55 years of age andretired from full-time employment. A skimembership, which enables members to ski anyday, any time at participating hills, is provided. Ifyou are a beginner, or wish to improve yourskiing, you may attend free weekly group lessonsin Alpine skiing from qualified instructors.Mary Drake, RegistrarPhone: 826-9199E-mail: gedrake@eastlink.caWebsite: www.sasc.chebucto.orgTaoist Tai Chi SocietyThe non-profit society offers instruction in TaoistTai Chiinternal arts of health. The gentleturning, stretching movements are suitable for allages and abilities. Some locations also offerhealth-recovery classes for people experiencinglimited mobility. Taoist Tai Chi internal arts canalso be practiced in a wheelchair.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

42 | Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and SportTaoist Tai Chi Society, Atlantic RegionPhone: 422-8142E-mail: atlantic.office@taoist.orgWebsite: www.taoist.orgAtlantic Tai Chi AssociationThe association is a non-profit organizationformed to promote safe and effective Tai Chithroughout Atlantic Canada and work to advancescience in the field of Tai Chi. With assistancefrom charitable foundations and businesses; itprovides help to low income, elderly or disabledpeople who may need financial assistance toaccess classes. The goal is to improve the qualityof life for some of the most vulnerablecommunity members.Phone: 404-2462Website: www.atlantictaichi.caYMCAs and YWCAsYMCAs and YWCAs offer a number of healthylifestyleprograms for older adults, such asaquafit, seniors swim, 50+ fitness classes,strength- training, and yoga. Supervised strengthtrainingprograms are also available in somelocations.YMCA of Cape Breton (Sydney)Phone: 562-YMCA (9622)Toll Free: 1-866-562-9622E-mail: info@cbymca.comWebsite: www.cbymca.comYMCA of Cape Breton (Port Hawkesbury)Phone: 625-4600E-mail: info@cbymca.comWebsite: www.cbymca.comYMCA of Cumberland (Amherst)Phone: 667-9112E-mail: info@ymcaofcumberland.comWebsite: www.ymcaofcumberland.comYMCA of Greater Halifax/DartmouthPhone: 423-9622E-mail: sue_theriault@ymca.caWebsite: www.ymcahrm.ns.caSouth Park YMCA1565 South Park Street, HalifaxPhone: 423-9622Dartmouth YMCANova Scotia Community College, AkerleyCampusPhone: 469-9622Community YMCA (Halifax)Phone: 422-9622YMCA of Lunenburg County (Bridgewater)Phone: 543-9622Website: www.ymcalunenburgcounty.orgYMCA of Pictou County (New Glasgow orPictou)Phone: 752-0202Website: www.pcymca.caPalooka’s Executive FitnessSeniors, 60 years and older, can lock in for thesame monthly rate for life at Palooka’s. Palooka’sprovides a mature environment for reaching yourfitness goals. Minimum age requirements, acustomer service promise of no wait time and nodowntime, 24 hour access and a wide variety ofclasses for every fitness level are just a few of thethings we offer to support and empower eachclient to achieve his or her fitness goals.Palooka’s Executive FitnessPhone: 445-9364www.palookas.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Active Living, Recreation, and Sport | 43Leisure and HobbiesOpportunitiesMany opportunities to pursue leisure activitiesand hobbies exist in Nova Scotia. Contact yourlocal recreation department or seniors centre,club, or council for more information onactivities in your area.Northwood Broadcasting Club(NWBC)NWBC is an important source of information onhealth issues and leisure opportunities for olderadults and provides its audience with a widevariety of easy-listening music. NWBC isoperated by volunteers and reaches listenersthroughout Nova Scotia and Prince EdwardIsland via the Eastlink community channel inyour area from10 am–12 pm. You can also listen to a livewebcast of the program at www.eastlink.ca.Toll Free: 1-866-229-6922E-mail: information@nwood.ns.caWebsite: www.nwood.ns.caThe Coastal Chorus focuses on singers 50+. It hasbeen created under the musical direction of PaulSimons (founder and director of the NoveltySalesman). The repertoire includes a variety ofstyles and eras and is arranged specifically to suitthe talents of our singers. They rehearse Fridayafternoons at the Edward L Roach Building,2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax (corner ofNorth & Northwood Terrace.) The ability to readmusic and a knack for singing harmony arehelpful but not required.Shirley Burnstein, Music ProgrammerNorthwood Community CentrePhone: 454-3351E-mail: information@nwood.ns.caWebsite: www.nwood.ns.ca50+ Expo: Life Is What YouMake ItThe 50+ Expo is a consumer trade show andexhibition for people aged 50+ and their families.The Department of Seniors is the headlinesponsor of this event. Plan to attend this year’sexpo June 9 & 10, 2012 at Exhibition Park inHalifax. The 23nd annual 50+ Expo, somethingfor everyone!Nova Scotia Department of SeniorsPhone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Website: www.50plusexpo.ns.caNova Scotia Seniors’ Art andPhoto GalleryIf you are over the age of 50 and would like to display yourartwork or photos, contact the Department of Seniors fordetails. All proceeds from the paintings and photos sold godirectly to you. The gallery is located in the World Tradeand Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax. It isopen whenever the centre is open to the public.Nova Scotia Department of SeniorsPhone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

44 | Positive Aging Directory / Volunteer ActivitiesVolunteer ActivitiesOpportunitiesEach year hundreds of retirees and seniorsvolunteer countless hours in their communities.If you have an interest in helping others and canspare some time, select from among the manycommunity-based organizations listed in thisdirectory and find out how you can help.Provincial Volunteer AwardsOn behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia,Recreation Nova Scotia coordinates the annualProvincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony andLuncheon during National Volunteer Weekcelebrations. The event serves as a tribute to thevoluntary sector and is meant to say thank you toindividuals who give so much of their time andtalents. Contact Recreation Nova Scotia for detailson volunteer-recognition resources, gifts andnomination forms.Phone: 425-1128E-mail: info@recreationns.ns.caWebsite: www.recreationns.ns.caSydney Volunteer ResourceCentreThe centre is an entity supported by New DawnEnterprises. It is dedicated to the support,development, and enrichment of the voluntary,not-for-profit sector within the local community.It also supports and manages the Meals onWheels program for the Sydney area.Phone: 562-1245E-mail: vrc@newdawn.caWebsite: www.newdawn.caHelping our communityhear betterFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Travel | 45TravelSeniors TravelFor year-round advice about Nova Scotia tourismopportunities for seniors, please call:Toll free in North America: 1-800-565-0000Local and outside North America: 425-5781Online: http://novascotia.comCanadian SnowbirdAssociationThis association represents travellers of all agesfrom across the country. It works in partnershipwith government and business to educate andadvocate on behalf of all travelling Canadians,helping to ensure their access to safe, healthytravel with no restrictions on their freedom ofmovement.Toll Free: 1-800-265-3200E-mail: csastaff@snowbirds.orgWebsite: www.snowbirds.orgCustoms InformationIf you plan to travel outside Canada and requirecustoms information, contact the Canada BorderServices Agency.PassportsPassport application forms are available atthe Passport Office, Canada Post outlets,and travel agencies or on the Internet atwww.passportcanada.ca.If your passport has been lost or stolen,you should:• report the loss or theft as soon aspossible to Passport Canada• file a report with the local police• apply for a new passport as soon aspossiblePassport OfficeDepartment of Foreign Affairs andInternational TradeMaritime Centre1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1508,15th FloorHalifax NS Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 4:30 pmLanguage of service: English, FrenchToll Free: 1-800-567-6868Toll Free TTY: 1-866-255-7655Website: www.passportcanada.caToll Free: 1-800-461-9999Toll Free TTY: 1-866-335-3237Service in French: 1-800-959-2036Website: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

46 | Positive Aging Directory / Planning for your Grandchildren’s EducationPlanning for your Grandchildren’s EducationRegistered Education SavingsPlan (RESP)Human Resources and Skills Social DevelopmentCanada has put in place two education savingsincentives (the Canada Education Savings Grant[CESG] and the Canada Learning Bond [CLB])for parents, guardians, grandparents, otherrelatives or friends to invest in the education of achild after high school. The grant, which is paiddirectly into the child’s RESP account, providesan additional contribution at a rate of at least 20cents on every dollar invested each year up to theend of the year the child reaches the age of 17 (toa maximum lifetime grant amount of $7,200 perchild).Families who are eligible for the National ChildBenefit Supplement (with family net incomes ofless than approximately $41,000 in 2011) mayalso be eligible for the Canada Learning Bond(CLB), a $500 donation contributed from theGovernment of Canada into the RESP account ofeligible children born after 2003. For every yeartheir family remains eligible for the NCBS, thesechildren could also receive an additional $100 ayear for up to 15 years (to a maximum lifetimebond amount of $2,000 per child). As a furtherincentive to open an RESP, an extra $25 will bepaid with the first $500 bond to help cover thecost of opening an RESP.BUILDING HEALTHYCOMUNITIES, ONEPERSON AT A TIMEAt VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses), webelieve in treating the whole person, not justtheir ailment. It’s how we’re helping to buildhealthy communities across Nova Scotia, oneperson at a time.VON is Canada’s largest, national, not-for-profit,charitable home and community careorganization delivering more than 75 differentprograms and services.To Sell or not to Sell...That is a question that a lot ofseniors are contemplating. Olderhomeowners are faced with risingmaintenance costs and a desireto live a more carefree and lesscomplicated lifestyle. Theyneed to look realistically attheir future needs, such ashealth care, transportationand caring for a large home.Mariana Cowan isa qualified SRES(Seniors Real EstateSpecialist).Call anytimefor help. Shemakes toughdecisions easy.WWW.VON.CA1-888-VON-CARE(902) 221-4498mariana@supercityrealty.comwww.marianacowan.comFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Planning for your Grandchildren’s Education | 47The eligibility criteria are based on the nethousehold income of the beneficiary (child). Agrandparent, for instance, who has a net incomegreater than approximately $41,000 could stillbenefit from maximum grant and CLB as thecontributions would be based on the beneficiariesnet family income.1. More than one person can contribute to achild’s RESP account. The only restriction thatmust be kept in mind is that a child may onlyreceive a grand total of $50,000 in RESPcontributions, in their lifetime, in all of theircombined RESPs.2. Different types of plans suit different needsand some plans carry certain costs andrestrictions that may not be immediatelyapparent. We recommend consulting with anRESP provider for full details on availableoptions.3. The Canada Education Savings Grant may beused for a brother or sister’s education if theintended beneficiary does not pursue PostSecondary Education. If it is not used, theamount you contributed can be returned toyou.If you have additional questions, you may contactthe Canada Education Savings Program ofHuman Resources and Skills DevelopmentCanada by email.Phone: 1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232)TTY: 1-800-926-9105Email: cesp-pcee@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.caWebsite: www.canlearn.caConnecting people, enrichingcommunities, inspiring discovery.Learn new skills and keep active with free: materials in many formats,including eBooks computer classes craft & games groups health & wellness sessions much moreCall 490-5753 orvisit one of our 14branches to discovereverything we haveto offer.halifaxpubliclibraries.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

48 | Positive Aging Directory / Lifelong Learning OpportunitiesLifelong Learning OpportunitiesLibrariesAlzheimer Resource LibraryThe Handrahan Resource Library is a service ofthe Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Thisresource offers specialized videos, books,pamphlets and fact sheets on all aspects ofAlzheimer Disease and related diseases. Thelibrary is open during office hours, Monday toFriday.Alzheimer Society of Nova ScotiaPhone: 422-7961Toll Free: 1-800-611-6345E-mail: info@alzheimer.ns.caWebsite: www.alzheimer.ns.caSeniors’ Information ResourceCentreThe Nova Scotia Department of Seniorsmaintains a collection of books, reports,magazines, videos, pamphlets, and newsletters ontopics related to aging that may be borrowed bythe general public. A mail service is available forpeople who cannot visit the centre. To obtain alist of the subjects covered, contact theDepartment of Seniors.1740 Granville Street, 4th Floor.Phone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065E-mail: seniors@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/seniorsNova Scotia Regional PublicLibraries: Services for SeniorsThere are nine regional libraries with a networkof branches and mobile libraries within the NovaScotia public library system that provide a varietyof programs and services to all citizens. Contactyour nearest regional library, listed underLibraries in your local telephone book, for moreinformation. To find the library nearest you,contact us.Phone: 490-5706Website: www.library.ns.caA rewarding conversation starts with listeningHearing loss affects one in two people over the age of 50. To find out if youare one of them, our professional consultants will evaluate your hearingand recommend the hearing aid that best suits your lifestyle and budget.You’ll have the opportunity to test-drive, with no obligation, the latesthearing aid technology on the market.Call today to book a complimentary hearingscreening at the clinic nearest you.FORMERLY AUDIOLOGY ASSOCIATESHalifax • Clayton Park • Dartmouth 1-800-565-5682For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Lifelong Learning Opportunities | 49Gerontology ProgramsMount Saint Vincent University offers thefollowing gerontology programs:• Master of Arts in Family Studies andGerontology• Bachelor of Applied Arts (Family Studies andGerontology)• Certificate in GerontologyAdmissions OfficeMount Saint Vincent UniversityPhone: 457-6128E-mail: admissions@msvu.caWebsite: www.msvu.caCommunity Learning NetworksLearning programs are available at no charge forolder adults in many communities. The programsallow seniors to upgrade their basic skills, set theirown goals, and work at their own pace. Individualsessions with volunteer tutors are often available.For more information, contact the AdultEducation office nearest you.Toll Free: 1-877-466-7725Website: www.gonssl.caCape Breton RegionPhone: 563-2270Southwestern RegionPhone: 543-2376Metro Region, Metro HalifaxPhone: 424-5162African Canadian CommunityPhone: 722-1489Deaf CommunityPhone: 423-3353 (TTY) and 422-71300 (voice)Strait RegionPhone: 625-4031Northern RegionPhone: 893-7200Mi’kmaq CommunityPhone: 625-4031Valley RegionPhone: 679-6204Acadian CommunityPhone: 722-1146Other Seniors ProgramsHants Learning NetworkAssociationThis charitable organization provides classes,tutoring, and support to adult learners inWest Hants.Katharine McCoubrey, Executive DirectorPhone: 792-6754Website: www.hantslearning.comUniversity and CommunityCollege Courses for SeniorsMost of the following universities and communitycolleges in Nova Scotia offer credit courses toseniors on a free-tuition or reduced-fee basis.Acadia University, WolfvilleCredit-course audits are free for Acadia LifelongLearning Centre (ALL) members.Student AccountsToll Free: 1-800-565-6568DID YOU KNOW?Wild blueberries are Nova Scotia’s provincial berry. The province produces over forty millionpounds each year.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

50 | Positive Aging Directory / Lifelong Learning OpportunitiesAtlantic School of Theology,HalifaxTuition for seniors (65 years of age or older as ofthe first day of classes at the beginning of theapplicable term) is one-half of the regular coursefee for courses offered on campus and threequartersof the regular course fee for coursesoffered via the Internet.Phone: 423-6939Cape Breton UniversityTuition is free for 60+ for all in-class creditcourses.Phone: 563-1374Dalhousie University, HalifaxStudents enrolled in an undergraduate nonprofessionaldegree program who are 65 years ofage or older at the time of registration are eligiblefor a tuition waiver.Phone: 494-3998Website: www.dal.ca/studentaccountsMount Saint Vincent University,HalifaxThere is a 50 per cent reduction in tuition toseniors 65+ for undergraduate credit courses.Financial ServicesPhone: 457-6277E-mail: financial.services@MSVU.caNSCAD University, HalifaxThere is a 40 per cent discount on tuition fees forall undergraduate courses for seniors 60+ and a20 per cent discount on Continuing Educationcourses.Phone: 494-8195St. Francis Xavier University,AntigonishTuition is free for seniors 65+ for allundergraduate credit courses.Student AccountsPhone: 863-3300Université Sainte-Anne,Church PointThere is a 50 per cent discount on tuition feesonly for adults 60+ for all credit courses.Phone: 769-2114Distance-Education CoursesDistance-education programs allow the learnerand the educator to work together from adistance to permit a flexible learning schedule.Methods include TV broadcasts, teleconferencing,audiotapes, videotapes, e-mail, and the Internet.Contact individual universities for additionalinformation.Website: www.atlanticuniversities.caNova Scotia CommunityCollege (NSCC)In addition to full-time courses, the NSCC offerspart-time and distance-education courses. Thereis no reduced tuition fee for seniors.Phone: 491-4911Toll Free: 1-866-679-6722Website: www.nscc.ca/admissionsAcadia Lifelong LearningCentre (ALL)ALL provides quality educational opportunitiesfor adults 50+. Reasonably priced non-creditprograms are held on campus during the fall,For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Lifelong Learning Opportunities | 51winter, and spring terms. Members are able toaudit Acadia credit courses for free duringsummer, fall, and winter terms and have freeAcadia University Library access.Open Acadia, Acadia UniversityPhone: 585-1434Toll Free: 1-800-565-6568E-mail: allinfo@acadiau.caWebsite: http://all.openacadia.caElderlearnersThis program offers adults an opportunity forlifelong learning. Its members educate themselvesand share ideas on a wide variety of subjects ofinterest to older adults through a series of lecturesand short courses held every fall and winter.SMU Division of Continuing EducationSaint Mary’s University, HalifaxPhone: 420-5020Seniors’ College Association ofNova Scotia (SCANS)The Senior College Association of Nova ScotiaSCANS is a non-profit society whose mandate is toprovide academic courses to Seniors 50+ at anaffordable cost. SCANS provides 10 to 15 courses ineach of three terms—Winter, Spring and Fall. TheCollege Membership fee is $120 annually andmembers may join any or all courses of their choice.Classes are given in HRM, Truro and Mahone Bay.Phone: 444-7588Website: www.theSCANS.caComputers and the InternetCommunity Access Program(CAP)CAP sites offer affordable access to the Internet.Computers are available for public use. You canread your e-mail, look at websites, check yourstocks, or search the Internet. This communitybasedprogram, supported by a variety ofpartnerships, can be found in communities acrossCanada. If you would like to find a CAP Site inyour community, visit the website atwww.nscap.ca and click on the link Find a Site byCounty or call 1-866-569-8428 for moreinformation.A number of CAP sites across the province offerprograms to teach seniors how to use a computerand navigate the Internet. Classes are taught byseniors at an easy pace, in a friendly seniorscentreenvironment. You can join a computerclub to share skills and learn more aboutcomputers from your peers.Annapolis County Surfing SeniorsSharon Elliott, Seniors Safety Coordinator26 Bay Road, BridgetownPhone: 665-4481orCarol Ward, Board ChairPhone: 665-4804Antigonish Library274 Main Street, AntigonishPhone: 863-4276E-mail: mpauls@nsngp.library.ns.caBay St. Lawrence Community Centre3160 Bay St. Lawrence Road, Bay St. LawrencePhone: 383-2334Website: www.baystlawrence.orgBerwick Library CAP Site236 Commercial Street, BerwickPhone: 538-4030Email: berwick@nsar.library.caWebsite: www.valleylibrary.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

52 | Positive Aging Directory / Lifelong Learning OpportunitiesBoularderie CAP Site12065 Kempt Head Road, BoularderiePhone: 674-0971E-mail: bcap@vccaps.comWebsite: www.boularderie.orgBridgewater Branch Library547 King Street, BridgewaterPhone: 543-9222E-mail: info@southshorepubliclibraries.caWebsite: www.southshorepubliclibraries.caCAP Society of Cape Breton County315 Jamieson Street, SydneyPhone: 539-9063E-mail: coordinator@capcbco.caWebsite: www.capcbco.caCharlos Cove C@P Site53 Charlos Cove Loop, Charlos CovePhone: 525-2026 or 783-2443Email: gccancap@gmail.comWebsite: www.gccans.caComputer Literacy on the Move CAP Site89 Payzant Drive, WindsorPhone: 798-0729Email: computerlit@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.hantslearning.comDartmouth Seniors’ Service Centre45 Ochterloney Street, DartmouthPhone: 465-5578E-mail: dartseniors@accesswave.caGoshen C@P Site985 Hwy 276 GoshenPhone: 783-2107 or 783-2443Email: gccancap@gmail.comWebsite: www.gccans.caHantsport Library and Area CAP Site11 School Street, HantsportPhone: 684-4005Email : hantspor@nsar.library.caWebsite: www.valleylibrary.caIona CAP Site4144 Highway 223, IonaPhone: 725-2785E-mail: donna@vccaps.comWebsite: www.centralcapebreton.comKentville Library CAP Site95 Cornwallis Street, KentvillePhone: 679-2544Email: kentvill@nsar.library.caWebsite: www.valleylibrary.caKingston Library CAP Site671 Main Street, KingstonPhone: 765-3631Email: kingston@nsar.library.caWebsite: www.valleylibrary.caLarry’s River C@P Site6202 Hwy 316, Larry’s RiverPhone: 525-2210 or 782-2443Email: gccancap@gmail.comWebsite: www.gccans.caLincolnville C@P Site88 Lincolnville Loop, LincolnvillePhone : 232-2629 or 783-2443Email: gccancap@gmail.comWebsite: www.gccans.caLunenburg Branch Library19 Pelham Street, LunenburgPhone: 634-8008E-mail: info@southshorepubliclibraries.caWebsite: www.southshorepubliclibraries.caA human being has a need for dignity, just like water, just like air. —Wole SoyinkaFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Lifelong Learning Opportunities | 53Middle River CAP Site2248 Cabot Trail Highway, Middle RiverPhone: 295-2951E-mail: mrcapsite@gmail.comWebsite:www:middleriver.vccaps.com/middleriver-capPort Williams Library C@P Site131 Main Street, Port WilliamsPhone: 542-3005Email: portwill@nsar.library.caWebsite: www.valleylibrary.caRockingham Community Centre199 Bedford Highway, HalifaxPhone: 490-4686Sackville Seniors Advisory Council45 Connolly Street, Lower SackvillePhone: 864-5591Spencer House Seniors’ Centre5596 Morris Street, HalifaxPhone: 421-6131St. Ann’s Community Education & EnterpriseCentre51787 Cabot Trail, EnglishtownPhone: 295-1940E-mail: stannscap@hotmail.comWebsite: www.stanns.caSt. Joseph’s CAP SiteSt. Joseph’s Lakeside Community CenterPhone: 867-2626E-mail: stjosephscap@gmail.com,website: www.sjlcc.ca.Sunnyville C@P Site28 Sunnyville Road, SunnyvillePhone: 533-2101 or 783-2443Email: gccancap@gmail.comWebsite: www.gccans.caThomas H. Raddall Branch Library125 Old Bridge Street, LiverpoolPhone: 354-5270E-mail: info@southshorepubliclibraries.caWebsite: www.southshorepubliclibraries.caUpper Big Tracadie C@P Site272 Route 16 MonasteryPhone: 232-2612 or 783-2443Email: gccancap@gmail.comWebsite: www.gccans.caWindsor Regional Library and Area CAP Site195 Albert Street, WindsorPhone: 798-5424Email: windsor@nsar.library.caWebsite: www.valleylibrary.caWolfville Memorial Library and Area CAP Site21 Elm Avenue, WolfvillePhone: 542-5760Email: wolfvill@nsar.library.caWebsite: www.valleylibrary.caUsing Technology? Positively!This series of fact sheets about everydaytechnologies and seniors is available free ofcharge. Topics include:• Series Overview• Telecommunications: Phones and More• Looking After Your Money: Technology andBanking• Computers: Getting Online Using the Internet• For the Good of Your Health: Technology andHealth Care• How Are Everyday Technologies Kept Safe?• Older Adults Mean BusinessFor copies of the fact sheets, contact:Department of SeniorsPhone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065E-mail: seniors@gov.ns.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

54 | Positive Aging Directory / EmploymentEmploymentEmployment Insurance (EI)Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporaryfinancial assistance to unemployed Canadians,including seniors, who have lost their job throughno fault of their own, while they look for work orupgrade their skills.Service Canada Employment InquiriesToll free: 1-800-206-7218 (press 0 to speak to arepresentative)Web site:servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtmlEmployment Insurance Sickness BenefitsThe Employment Insurance (EI) program offerstemporary financial assistance to unemployedworkers including seniors. This assistanceprovides sickness benefits to those unable to workbecause of sickness, injury, or quarantine.If you cannot work because of sickness, injury, orquarantine, but you would otherwise be availableto work, you could be eligible to receive up to amaximum of 15 weeks of EI sickness benefits.Website:servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/sickness.shtmlParental BenefitsWorking seniors who choose to adopt or who arestarting a family late in life may be eligible forparental benefits of up to 35 weeks, which may bedivided between the two parents.http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/maternityparental.shtmlCompassionate Care BenefitsCompassionate care benefits are EmploymentInsurance (EI) benefits paid to people who haveto be away from work temporarily to provide careor support to a family member who is gravely illand who has a significant risk of death within 26weeks (six months). A maximum of six weeks ofcompassionate care benefits may be paid toeligible people.Website:servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/types/compassionate_care.shtmlEmployment ServicesMany seniors choose to supplement theirpensions with part-time work. Service Canadaprovides unemployed Canadians of all ages withassistance in finding employment. Servicesinclude workshops in resumé writing, job searchand interview skills, and basic computer training.Some Service Canada centres have specializedservices for specific client needs.Service Canada CentresToll Free (general inquiries): 1-800-O-CANADA(1-800-622-6232)Toll Free (employment inquiries): 1-800-206-7218Website: www.servicecanada.gc.caSocial Insurance Number (SIN)Service Canada has made it easy for you to applyfor a Social Insurance Number (SIN), to replaceyour card, or to amend your SIN record. Simplygather the documents you need and take them toyour nearest Service Canada Centre. There is nocharge for your first SIN card or to amend theFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Employment | 55name(s) on your card when changes are due to alegal name change, for example marriage, divorceor adoption and a change to the expiry date on atemporary SIN card or to amend information onyour SIN record. There is a $10 replacement feeto replace a lost or stolen card. Applicants musthave the proper information/ documents to applyto replace a SIN card or to amend their SINrecord (e.g. name change). This includes primarydocuments such as certificate of birth or birthcertificate issued by the vital statistics agency inthe province or territory where the applicant wasborn or a Certificate of Canadian Citizenshipissued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada(CIC) or other immigration documents. Asupporting document such as a marriagecertificate is required if the name on the primarydocument is different. For further informationclients should contact the program either bytelephone, mail or in-person.Toll Free (English): 1-800-206-7218 (select option 3)Sans frais (Français): 1-800-808-6352(Sélectionnez l’option « 3 »)Website:servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/sin/index.shtmlProtect Your SIN!Your SIN is confidential. To protect it frominappropriate use, fraud, or theft, keep thefollowing tips in mind:• Only provide your SIN if you know it is legallyrequired.• Contact Service Canada if you change yourname, if your citizenship status changes, ifinformation on your SIN record is incorrect orincomplete, or if there is a death in yourfamily.• Inform Service Canada if your SIN card is lostor if you suspect that your SIN is beingwrongly used.Providing quality health care toNova Scotia’s seniors for over 25 years.Independent LivingLevel 1 Assisted LivingLevel 2 Nursing CareVisit us at www. gemhealth.comAre your feetspeaking out to you?Head on down to Soles inMotion where a solution for yourfoot pain awaits!121 Ilsley Avenue | Dartmouth | 468-7911www.solesinmotion.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

56 | Positive Aging Directory / Employment• Don’t carry your SIN card with you. Store itsafely (e.g., in a secure file cabinet at home orin a safety deposit box).• Never use your SIN card as a piece ofidentification. Doing so puts your SIN andpersonal information at risk.• Don’t provide your SIN over the phone unlessyou make the call and you know with whomyou are dealing.• Never reply to e-mails that request personalinformation such as your SIN.• Shred all paper records with personalinformation once you no longer need them.• Use confidential passwords that contain acombination of upper-and lower-case letters.numbers and symbols.• Never use automatic login features that saveuser names and passwords on your computer.• Use a personal firewall and anti-virus softwareon your computer.Workers’ Compensation Boardof Nova Scotia (WCB)WCB is committed to keeping Nova Scotians safeand secure from workplace injury. It sets thestandard for workplace injury insurance byinforming and educating Nova Scotians about theprevention of workplace injury. If an injury doesoccur, WCB supports those whose lives it touchesby championing a timely return to safe andhealthy work.Main Office, HalifaxPhone: 491-8999Toll Free: 1-800-870-3331orSydney Office, SydneyPhone: 902 563 2444Toll Free: 1 800 880 0003E-mail: info@wcb.gov.ns.caWebsite: www.wcb.ns.caThe War AmpsFrom Generationto GenerationA philosophy ofamputees helpingamputeeshas been the hallmark ofThe War Amps since it wasfounded in 1918.Chloe is a member ofThe War Amps CHAMPProgram for child amputees.CARP Nova Scotia ChapterA New Vision of Aging for CanadaAdd your name & voice to the over 350,000 othermembers across Canada, including almost 10,000 inNova Scotia, by joining CARP.TO JOIN: Email: Membership@CARPnovascotia.caPhone: (902) 495-8284The War Amps continues to meet the needs of itswar amputee members, and also operates programs suchas the CHAMP Program for child amputees.CHAMP provides amputee children across Canada with financialassistance for artificial limbs, regional seminars, peer support,resources and so much more.Through CHAMP, the Association’s tradition of amputeeshelping amputees continues.For more information about leaving abequest to The War Amps, please contact:The War Amps Charitable Registration No. 13196 9628 RR0001NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOF FEDERAL RETIREESServing retirees from the ranks of:• The Public Service of Canada• The Canadian Forces• The Royal Canadian Mounted Police• Federally appointed judges(including their spouses & survivors)FOR LOCAL BRANCH INFORMATION CONTACT:Pete Kerr, Regional Services Officer, Nova Scotia127 Elizabeth Drive, RR#2, Kentville, NS B4N 3V8Tel: (902) 678-3393 E-mail: peter.kerr@ns.sympatico.caor visit www.fsna.comFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

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Positive Aging Directory / Transportation | 61TransportationGas and Service StationsService Nova Scotia and Municipal Relationsoffers an online service that lets seniors knowwhich gas stations in the province offer full-serve,self-serve, or both levels of service. If you do nothave access to a computer, contact theDepartment of Seniors for information aboutthe gas and service stations nearest you.Phone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Website: www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/access/drivers/gas-pricing-stations/gas-stations.aspLicences and Safe DrivingDriver’s LicencePhoto drivers’ licences are issued by the Registryof Motor Vehicles, a division of Service NovaScotia and Municipal Relations. The cost to renewa Class 5 (regular) licence for a five-year period is$72.10.Appointments for SeniorsPeople with special needs, including seniors, mayschedule an appointment to renew their driver’slicence rather than experiencing possible lengthywait times.Accessible Parking Licence Plates andPermitsThe Registry of Motor Vehicles ensures that thoseneeding to park close to buildings due to mobilityimpairments are able to do so. For moreinformation, see page 34.Veteran PlatesQualified individuals can apply for veteran platesby completing the application form and supplyingproof of eligibility. An additional $5.25 is addedto the usual cost of registering your vehicle whenyou apply for a veteran plate for the first time.Driver’s Licence RefundsYou can request a refund on your driver’s licenceif you move out of the province or have stoppeddriving. Refunds can also be requested by theestate on behalf of deceased drivers. The refundwill be for the time remaining in the five-yearperiod for which the driver has paid, minus a$10.70 photo fee and an administration fee of$13.64.Contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles’ Toll Freeinformation line to locate the office nearest you.Phone: 424-5851Toll Free: 1-800-898-7668Website: www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmvSeniors’ Safe Driving DiscountProgramFunding provided by Service Nova Scotia andMunicipal Relations has made it possible forNova Scotia drivers aged 65 and over who hold avalid driver’s licence to receive a one-time rebateup to $40 on safe-driving courses. Since many ofthe organizations offering this program charge$40 or less, seniors usually attend for free.Safe-driving courses can help a person tounderstand how aging affects his or her drivingskills and to discover ways to make up for thesechanges. Participation is voluntary, and seniorsdo not have to take a course to keep their driver’slicence. The courses are educational and do notinvolve a road test.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

62 | Positive Aging Directory / TransportationSeniors Safe Driving Discount ProgramService Nova Scotia and Municipal RelationsPhone: 424-5851Toll Free: 1-800-898-7668Website:www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmv/safe/senior.aspFor information on a specific course, contact thefollowing organizations:Apple Valley Driving Schools Inc.WolfvillePhone: 542-4422Email: info@applevalleydriving.caWebsite: www.applevalleydriving.caArriving Safe Driving School Inc.SydneyPhone: 564-6106Discover DrivingBridgetownPhone: 665-2831Website: http://www.discoverdriving.comFundy Driving SchoolSpringhillPhone: 597-3386Guisso’s Defensive Driving SolutionsFalmouthPhone: 798-0919Maritime Driver EducationAylesfordPhone: 847-9821Nova Scotia Government Retired EmployeesAssociationProgram: Older Drivers Safe Driving CourseLower SackvilleAtt: Bernie LaRusicPhone: 562-1901Toll Free: 1-800-677-8666Safety Services Nova Scotia (courses offeredprovince-wide)Phone: 454-9621Website: www.safetyservicesns.comShelburne County Driver TrainingClyde RiverPhone: 637-2945Transportation Services byArea/CountyAnnapolis Valley and AreaKings TransitThis municipal service provides public transit onfixed routes within the Annapolis Valley areafrom Brooklyn, Hants County to Weymouth,including Digby. Senior’s passes and tickets areavailable at a discounted price. All buses areaccessible with either low floor or wheelchair lifts.Phone: 678-7310Toll Free: 1-888-546-4442E-mail: info@kingstransit.ns.caWebsite: www.kingstransit.ns.caTransCounty Transportation SocietyTransCounty Transportation Society providessafe, affordable and accessible publictransportation to seniors, persons with disabilitiesand the financially disadvantaged residents ofAnnapolis County and Western Kings County,for medical appointments, shopping, errands,social events, etc. Medical shuttles are alsoavailable to Halifax, Bridgewater and Lunenburg.Debbie DeckerPhone: 665-1212E-mail: ddecker@tcts.caWebsite: www.tcts.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Transportation | 63Antigonish CountyAntigonish Seniors CARE Van SocietyA fully accessible van service designed totransport, safely and effectively, individuals whoexperience mobility difficulties. The service isprovided within the boundaries of AntigonishTown and County. No registration is required.Twenty-four hour notice for booking is preferred.Monday to Friday, 8 am–5 pm. By request forevenings and weekends.Phone: 863-1855Cape Breton Regional MunicipalityHandi-TransThis is a shared-ride, door-to-door publictransportation service for registered mobilityimpaired residents of seven municipalities withinIndustrial Cape Breton.Diana MacDonaldPhone: 539-4336E-mail: dlmacdonald@cbrm.ns.caTransit Cape BretonThis service provides public transportation onfixed routes within Industrial Cape Breton.Special fares for seniors are available.Phone: 539-8124Website: www.cbrm.ns.ca/transit.htmlMunicipality of Chester TransportationSocietyCommunity WheelsMunicipality of Chester Transportation Society,“Community Wheels,” is a community-basedtransportation service offering twice weekly localservice. Monthly trips to Halifax/Bridgewater/Kentville for medical purposes are offered.Charters and event trips are available uponrequest for a set fee.Phone: 275-5585 (ask for Sandra)E-mail: sandrameister@sswap.caColchester CountyColchester Transportation Cooperative Ltd.(CTCL)CTCL provides safe, affordable, and accessiblePUBLIC transportation to all persons inColchester County. Call for any details needed.Phone: 896-7433E-mail: ctcl@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www.ctcl.caAble Transit (Truro)This service, operated by the DisabledConsumers’ Society of Colchester County, isdesigned to meet the needs of disabled people inTruro and its surrounding areas.Phone: 895-2110Able-Transit Wheel Chair BusThis accessible bus serves the city of Truro andthe surrounding area. It provides fully accessibledoor-to-door transportation service for theelderly and people with disabilities. Users mustregister. Service is available to non-residents.Service provides free rides for attendants.Monday to Friday, 7 am–5 pm. No weekendservice.Phone: 895-2110Digby CountyKings TransitSee Annapolis Valley and Area, page 62.DID YOUKNOW?The Fortress of Louisbourg was founded in 1713 as a French stronghold and thecentre of the French fishing industry.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

64 | Positive Aging Directory / TransportationMunicipality of Clare and Weymouth AreaLe Transport de ClareThrough the community-based transportationnetwork, this service provides safe, affordable,and accessible public transportation to seniors,people with disabilities and anybody needingtransportation. Operating Monday to Friday8 am–5 pm. Charters for 9, 14 or 18 passengerbuses available.Volunteer Manager & Dispatch OperatorPhone: 769-2477E-mail: claredon@eastlink.caHalifax Regional MunicipalityCommunity Transit-Nova ScotiaCommunity Transit-Nova Scotia is a non-profitorganization comprised of the province’s 11Dial-a-Ride transit service providers, municipaland private transit operators, transit users,organizations, government officials, andindividuals united in the vision that all NovaScotians should have access to safe, affordabletransportation in their communities. CommunityTransit-Nova Scotia has members incommunities across Nova Scotia and is availableto share information about transit options andavailability.Aspotogan Heritage Trust, Phone: 857-1133Need-a-Lift, Phone: 404-3737Website: www.CommunityTransitNS.caMetro TransitThis service provides public transportation onfixed routes throughout many areas of HRM. Itsumbrella services include Access-A-Bus, MetroLink, Metro X and Community Transit.Access-A-Bus service is a shared ride, door-to-doorservice for persons who are unable to use the fixedroute service due to physical or cognitive disabilitiesand are declared eligible through a registrationprocess. Metro Transit offers its customers accessibleservice through the use of low floor (ALF) buses onthe majority of its fixed routes, with over 60% nowaccessible for mobility impaired passengers.Recent amendments to Metro Transit’s accessibilitypolicy and procedures have resulted in increasedaccess to other bus stops and routes for mobilityimpaired passengers. A new booklet, entitled theAccessible Service Handbook will be availableonline, at HRM Storefront Outlets or by calling theHRM Call Centre, effective November 2011.Special fares for Seniors are offered whenpurchasing a monthly MetroPass; or sheets of 10tickets at one of the 54 transit ticket retail outlets;or when paying cash.For more detailed information, or trip planningassistance please contact the HRM Call Centre.Phone: 490-4000TTY: 490-6645- 7 days a week from 7am–11pm,excluding holidaysAAB registration: 490-6681 or TTY/TDD 490-6664Website: www.halifax.ca/metrotransit.E-mail: contactHRM@halifax.caBook-A-RideThis service provides transportation to medicalappointments in Sackville and its surroundingareas for seniors and those with disabilities. Call24 hours in advance.Phone: 864-5591Need-a-Lift Transportation ServicesThis service provides accessible transportation forpeople with power or manual wheelchairs orthree or four-wheel scooters.Kevin BulleyPhone: 222-LIFT (5438)E-mail: needalift@eastlink.caWebsite: www.needalift.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Transportation | 65TJ’s VanpoolDoor-to-door services specializing in dailymedical related appointments, dialysis, andGeriatrics Day Hospital for exercises and Airportruns are available. Services cover Metro Halifax;Hubbards and Chester; Hammonds Plains areaincluding Kingswood, Highland Park, HalliburtonHills, Westwood, Upper Tantallon, Timberlea,Lakeside, etc.; Bedford, Sackville and parts ofDartmouth. Ask about our seniors discounts.Phone: 402-1555 or 441-0202Website: www.tjsvanpool.comVON TransportationThis service provides people in the HalifaxRegional Municipality with transportation tohealth-related appointments, errands, etc.Booking a week in advance is required.Transportation CoordinatorPhone: 455-7433Callow Wheelchair BusesWheelchair-accessible buses can be booked bygroups and individuals who requiretransportation for recreational purposes. Thisnot-for-profit service is dedicated to providinggroup and recreational transportation forveterans and physically challenged people.Tom Waters, Executive DirectorRosemarie Leblanc, SecretaryPhone: 422-9433Website: www.waltercallow.caHants CountyKings TransitSee Annapolis Valley and Area, page 62.East HantsEast Hants Transportation provides safe, affordablepublic transportation to all residents in East Hants. Awheelchair-accessible vehicle is available.Elmsdale, NSPhone: 883-4716E-mail: ehatservice@gmail.comWest Hants Dial-A-RideThrough the Dial-A-Ride network, this serviceprovides safe, affordable, and accessible publictransportation to people who are disabled, elderly,or disadvantaged.Phone: 792-1800E-mail: dialaride@hantscountycan.orgWebsite: www.hantscountycan.orgKings CountyKings TransitSee Annapolis Valley and Area, page 62.Kings Point-to-Point Transit SocietyThrough the Dial-A-Ride network, this serviceprovides safe, affordable, and accessible publictransportation for all residents of Kings Countyincluding those who are disabled, seniors ordisadvantaged. Transportation to Halifax for medicalor other appointments is available daily whenrequired. All bookings require a 24-48 hour notice.Phone: 681-2846E-mail: info@kingsparatransit.caWebsite: www.kingsparatransit.caLunenburg CountyOn the MoveThis service provides free transportation formedical appointments, prescription pickup,banking, and grocery shopping. A shuttle serviceto the South Shore Regional Hospital operates onThursdays. Trip to New Germany on Mondays.Advanced booking is required.Phone: 624-1897Senior Wheels Association, BridgewaterThis association runs an eight-passengerwheelchair-accessible bus within the Town ofFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

66 | Positive Aging Directory / TransportationBridgewater and seven kilometres outside thetown limits. The service is offered to seniors 60+and disabled people of all ages. Sponsored by theKiwanis Club of Bluenose Golden K. Booking inadvance is required, Phone: 543-2255 (answeringservice)Pictou CountyCentral Highlands Association of the Disabled(CHAD)Through the Dial-A-Ride network, CHADprovides safe, affordable, and accessible publictransportation to people who are disabled, elderly,or disadvantaged.Danny MacGillivray, New GlasgowPhone: 829-1234E-mail: chadtransit@hotmail.caVON Volunteer Transportation ProgramTransportation to health-related appointments inPictou County is provided during the day.Advance booking is required.VON Pictou CountyPhone: 752-1192 ext. 211Queens CountyVON Seniors’ Assisted Transportation ProgramIn partnership with the Queens County CrimePrevention Program, this service providestransportation for seniors to medicalappointments, grocery stores, banks, and otherimportant locations.VON LiverpoolPhone: 354-3297E-mail: lyngoodwin@von.caYarmouth CountyHut’s TransitThis service provides weekday public transportationon fixed routes within the Town of Yarmouth.Phone: 749-4309 (direct to the bus)Handicapped Organization Promoting Equality(HOPE)Through the Dial-A-Ride network, HOPE providessafe, affordable, and accessible public transportationin Yarmouth, the Municipality of Yarmouth, andthe Municipality of Argyle to people who aredisabled, elderly, or disadvantaged. Specialarrangements can be made for evening or weekendtrips.Phone: 742-6579Toll Free: 1-877-305-7433E-mail: hopecentre@ns.sympatico.caShuttle ServicesThese private businesses operate on a fee-forservicebasis. Refer to your local Yellow Pages formore information.www.msvu.ca/nsca nsca@msvu.ca 1.902.457.6546For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Federal Retirement Income Programs | 67Federal Retirement Income ProgramsService CanadaService Canada provides one-stop service forinformation or access to many of the federalgovernment programs, including Old AgeSecurity and the Canada Pension Plan.For general information call:Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232Financial Programs:Old Age Security (OAS)OAS provides a monthly support payment to allseniors over the age of 65 who have lived inCanada for at least 10 years since the age of 18,regardless of whether they worked or not.Employment history is not a factor in determiningeligibility, nor must the applicant be retired toreceive this benefit. A person can apply for OASbenefits any time from six months to a year beforehis or her 65th birthday. OAS benefits are indexedquarterly and are subject to income tax.Information for Higher-Income SeniorsUnder a provision of Canada’s Income Tax Act,pensioners with a high individual net income maybe required to repay part or the entire maximumOAS pension amount. The repayment amountsare normally deducted from their monthlypayments before they are issued. The full OASpension is eliminated when a pensioner’s netincome is above a certain level.Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)The GIS provides a monthly non-taxable benefitto low-income OAS recipients. To receive theGIS, you must apply, and your eligibility will bereviewed annually if you file an income tax returnby April 30th. If you qualify for the GIS, you mayalso be eligible for special benefits from theGovernment of Nova Scotia, including theProperty Tax Rebate Program, and thePharmacare Program (no fee for the Pharmacarepremium).Allowance and Allowance for SurvivorsThe Allowance is a monthly benefit for lowincomeseniors between the ages of 60 and 64whose spouses or common-law partners areeligible for or receive OAS and the GIS. There isalso an Allowance for Survivors benefit for lowincomesurviving spouses/partners who are notyet eligible for OAS. The Allowance stops whenthe recipient becomes eligible for an OAS pensionat age 65, if he or she leaves Canada for morethan six months, if there is a change in maritalstatus, an income increase over the ceiling, or atdeath. Recipients must reapply each year for thisbenefit by filing an income statement orcompleting an income tax return.Important Note: The GIS and Allowances willstop after the sixth month of your departure ifyou leave Canada for more than six months.When you return to Canada, you can apply tohave your benefits restored.How to ApplyFor more information or application forms forthese programs, visit your nearest Service Canadacentre or contact:Toll Free (English): 1-800-277-9914Sans frais (Français): 1-800-277-9915TTY: 1-800-255-4786Website: www.servicecanada.gc.ca (click onSeniors)For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

68 | Positive Aging Directory / Federal Retirement Income ProgramsCanada Pension Plan (CPP)CPP provides a monthly pension to Canadianswho contributed to the plan or to both the CPPand the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) during theirworking years. It provides benefits when acontributor to the plan retires, becomes disabled,or dies. You must apply for these benefits. Theamount of the benefit depends on the amount ofearnings and the contributions made to the plan.All CPP benefits are paid out of the CPP fund andare subject to income tax.Full Retirement Pension and ReducedPensionThe full retirement pension is a monthly benefitpayable to eligible contributors who are 65 yearsof age or older. If you apply at age 65, you willreceive the full benefit rate for which you paid in.This benefit will continue even if you return towork at a later date. Once you begin to receiveyour CPP pension, you must stop contributing toCPP. You may apply for a reduced pensionstarting at age 60 as long as you meet the earningrequirements.Canada Pension Disability BenefitThis benefit is available to people who have madeenough contributions to the CPP and whosedisability prevents them from working at any jobon a regular basis. The disability must be severeand prolonged or could result in death. Peoplewho qualify for disability benefits from otherHelpingNova Scotia’s seniorslead healthy, active lives.programs may not qualify for the CPP disabilitybenefit. There are also benefits available to thechildren of a person who receives a CPP disabilitybenefit if under the age of 18 or between 18 and25 and attending school full time.It may take as long as three months for anapplication for a disability benefit to be accepted.The time frame is much shorter for terminally illapplicants. If an application for a CPP disabilitybenefit is not granted, there are threeopportunities to have it reconsidered. CPPdisability benefits end at age 65, when theapplicant is eligible for regular CPP and OAS.For more information about the programsavailable for people with disabilities, visit usonline or contact your Service Canada Centre.Website: www.pwd-online.caSurvivor’s BenefitThis is a monthly pension paid to the spouse orcommon-law partner of a deceased CPPcontributor. The amount of the pension isdetermined by the amount of the deceasedperson’s contributions to the plan, the age of thesurviving spouse or common-law partner at thetime of the contributor’s death, whether there aredependent children, and if the surviving spouseor common-law partner is disabled. All of theabove-mentioned benefits apply to both oppositesexcouples and same-sex common-law partnersand spouses.Death BenefitThis is a one-time lump-sum payment made to adeceased CPP contributor’s estate if earnings andeligibility requirements are met. If there is noestate, the payment is made to the personresponsible for the funeral expenses, the survivingspouse or common-law partner, or the next ofkin, in that order.doctorsNS.comFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Federal Retirement Income Programs | 69Children’s BenefitThis benefit is paid on behalf of a deceased CPPcontributor or a CPP disability benefit recipientwho meet the earnings and eligibilityrequirements. This benefit is paid for dependentchildren under 18 years of age or to full-timestudents between the ages of 18 and 25. Themonthly benefit is a flat-rate amount.How to ApplyFor more information or application forms forOAS, the GIS, and CPP programs, visit yournearest Service Canada centre or contact:Toll Free (English): 1-800-277-9914Sans frais (Français): 1-800-277-9915TTY: 1-800-255-4786Website: www.servicecanada.gc.ca (click onSeniors)Veterans Affairs CanadaVeterans Affairs Canada (VAC)VAC offers a wide range of services and benefitsto qualified veterans, Canadian Forces members,serving and discharged members of the RCMP,and certain civilians and their families. For moreinformation on services and benefits, to find outif you qualify, or to apply, call:Toll Free (English): 1-866-522-2122Sans frais (Français): 1-866-522-2022Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent FundThis fund provides grants or loans to regular andreserve-force personnel who served in the RoyalCanadian Navy prior to February 1, 1968, orsubsequently in the Maritime Command of theCanadian Forces; to Canadian Merchant NavyWar Veterans; and to their dependants. Financialneed is deemed to exist when an applicant ordependant is suffering hardship due to a lack ofnecessities such as food, clothing, shelter, andmedical care.RCN Benevolent Fund, OttawaPhone: (613) 996-5087Toll Free: 1-888-557-8777E-mail: rcnbf@sympatico.caCanadian Forces Personal AssistanceFund (CFPAF)The CFPAF may provide financial assistance toeligible serving and former members of theCanadian Forces and their immediate families.The CFPAF offers assistance for minordisbursements, self-improvement loans, financialdistress, and education loans.OttawaPhone: (613) 760-3447Toll free: 1-888-753-9828Email: cfpaf@cfpsa.comWebsite: www.cfpsa.comVeterans’ Independence ProgramThis is a national home-care program that helpsqualified veterans, still-serving Canadian Forcesdisability pensioners, and certain civilians toremain healthy and independent in their ownhome and community. Your ability to access theseservices depends on your health needs and ifsimilar services are available to you throughanother federal, provincial, or municipal program.Toll Free (English): 1-866-522-2122Sans frais (Français): 1-866-522-2022For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

70 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Financial Aid ProgramsProvincial Financial Aid ProgramsProperty Tax Rebate for SeniorsProgramThis program, administered by Access Nova Scotiaon behalf of the Department of CommunityServices, is designed to help eligible seniors remainin their homes by providing them with an annualrebate on their municipal property taxes. Theprogram provides eligible homeowners with a 50%rebate on the municipal property taxes paid theprevious year, up to a maximum of $600.00 peryear. The rebate is always based on the propertytaxes paid in the previous year. Please note thatsome municipalities may also offer property taxrebates or assistance to qualifying applicants.Check with your local municipality to inquire.EligibilityYou are eligible to receive the rebate if you meetthe following criteria*:• You were receiving either the GuaranteedIncome Supplement (GIS) or The Allowancein January of this year. To find out if youqualify for the GIS or The Allowance, callService Canada at 1-800 277-9914.• You are living in your home at the time youapply for the rebate and continue to reside inyour home.• Your previous year’s property taxes were paidin full.New ApplicantsApplications can be picked up at your nearestAccess Nova Scotia site, online, or by calling. Theprogram runs annually July 1 – December 31.Complete the application form and return it withthe required documents to Service Nova Scotiaand Municipal Relations (SNSMR) by December31 of that year. Applications must be postmarkedby December 31.For more information, contact SNSMRPhone: 424-5200Toll Free: 1-800-670-4357* Some exceptions apply.Nova Scotia Department ofCommunity ServicesThis department promotes the independence,self-reliance, security, and well-being of thepeople it serves. For specific information abouthousing and home repairs, see page 97 and forfinancial assistance, see page 71.Nova Scotia Department of Community ServicesHead Office – HalifaxPhone: See Field Offices, page 71.Website: www.gov.ns.ca/coms13 ways to live betterin your own home.The Department of Community Services offers anumber of programs designed to help lower incomeNova Scotians maintain, acquire or rent safe andaffordable housing. These include 13 home repair andadaptation programs. Assistance can come in theform of grants, forgivable loans or repayable loans.BEFOREFor more information on our programsvisit our website atwww.gov.ns.ca/coms/housingAFTERFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Financial Aid Programs | 71Financial AssistanceLow-income seniors who have special needs andno means of paying to have those needs met canapply to see if they qualify for the EmploymentSupport and Income Assistance Program. Allother funding sources must be explored,including the federal Old Age Security (OAS)program and the Guaranteed Income Supplement(GIS). For more information or to discuss youreligibility, contact the Department of CommunityServices’ field office nearest you.Field OfficesCentral RegionCole Harbour: 435-7472Dartmouth (Portland): 424-1600Halifax: 424-4150Sackville: 869-3600Emergency Food ServicesFeed Nova ScotiaFeed Nova Scotia is a charitable organization thathelps feed hungry people by collecting anddistributing food to more than 150 memberagency food banks and meal programs, while atthe same time striving to eliminate chronichunger and poverty through research, awarenessand support programs.213 Bedford Highway, HalifaxPhone: 457-1900Website: www.feednovascotia.caEastern RegionSydney: 563-3300Glace Bay: 842-4000North Sydney: 794-5110Port Hawkesbury: 625-0660Northern RegionAntigonish: 863-3213Colchester: 893-5950Cumberland: 667-3336Guysborough: 533-4007New Glasgow: 755-7363Western RegionAnnapolis: 532-2337Bridgewater: 543-5527Digby: 245-5811Hants: 798-8319Kings: 678-6176Queens: 354-2771Shelburne: 637-2335Yarmouth: 742-0741For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

72 | Positive Aging Directory / Vital Statistics and Proof of AgeVital Statistics and Proof of AgeBirth, Marriage, and DeathCertificatesService Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations’Vital Statistics Office issues birth, marriage, anddeath certificates to people who were born,married, or died in Nova Scotia. You may applyfor a birth, marriage or death certificate online.Website:www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/onlineservices/citizen(click on the Birth, Death or Marriage CertificateOnline option).You may also download a copy of the applicationform to apply for a birth certificate.Website: www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/access/vitalstats/birth-certificate.aspWhen you apply for a birth certificate, you mustgive your full name (first, middle, and last), thedate and place of birth, your parents’ full names(including your mother’s maiden name), and yourfather and mother’s birthplaces. For marriagecertificates, you must provide the names of bothparties to the marriage and the date and place ofthe marriage. For death certificates, you will needto give the name of the deceased and the date andplace of death. You must also state the reason foryour request. The fee for each short-formcertificate is $30.29. A detailed certificate costs$36.62. Visa or MasterCard payments are accepted.If you were born outside Nova Scotia, the VitalStatistics Office may be able to give youinformation on where to write for your birthcertificate.Counter service is available at the Hollis Streetoffice from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm,excluding holidays.Vital Statistics Office1690 Hollis Street, HalifaxPhone: 424-4381Toll Free (within Nova Scotia): 1-877-848-2578E-mail: vstat@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/vstatBaptismal CertificatesThe church where you were baptized may be ableto supply you with a baptismal certificate. If youdo not know the specific church, write to thecentral office of your religious denomination,which may have duplicate records.Proof of AgeMany reductions and benefits are available toseniors. To receive them, you will be expected toprove your age. Many businesses will accept yourOld Age Security (OAS) identification card,passport, driver’s licence, or a general photo IDcard, such as the one available from the Registryof Motor Vehicles.OAS Identification CardsYou will receive an OAS identification card in themail in the same month that you receive yourfirst OAS cheque.Service CanadaToll Free (English): 1-800-277-9914Sans frais (Français): 1-800-277-9915TTY: 1-800-255-4786For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Taxes | 73Photo IDsService Nova Scotia and Municipal Relationsoffers an identification card service. The fee forthe service is $16.27, and the card is valid for fiveyears.Phone: 424-5851Toll Free: 1-800-898-7668Website:www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/RMV/other/idcard.aspPassportsYour passport can be used for identificationpurposes.Phone: 1-800-567.6868See page 43 for more information.TaxesPersonal Income TaxIf you have taxable income in Canada, you willlikely have to file an income tax form to calculatethe amount of taxes you owe. This must bereturned to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)by April 30 of the following year. You may alsohave to file a tax return if you have sold real estateor if you have to repay any Canada Pension Plan(CPP) or Old Age Security (OAS) benefits.Even if you do not have to file a return, it may beto your advantage to do so. You may be entitledto a tax refund, the Guaranteed IncomeSupplement (GIS), Canada Child Tax Benefits(CCTB), or GST/HST credits.Depending on your situation and if you filed anincome tax return last year, you may receive apersonalized income tax package through themail. General income tax returns and guides areavailable from your income tax office or local postoffice, starting around mid-February. It is nowpossible to file your income tax return via theInternet, as well as by telephone.When calling about your income tax, be sure tohave your questions ready, your social insurancenumber (SIN) and a copy of your last tax returnhandy. You may be asked for information fromthe return to verify your identity and protect yoursecurity.Canada Revenue AgencyAutomated information: 1-800-267-6999Refund inquiries: 1-800-959-1956Income tax inquiries: 1-800-959-8281Forms and publications: 1-800-959-2221To file using Telefile: 1-800-959-1110Website: www.cra.gc.caHigh-Crest EnterprisesLimited is one of the largestand most innovative longterm care companies inNorthern Nova Scotia.Highland-Crest Antigonish • High-Crest Place New GlasgowHigh-Crest Springhill • High-Crest Home New GlasgowHigh-Crest SherbrookeCaring for Seniors in a Secure and comfortable environmentwww.high-crest.com“WE MAKE OUR HOME YOURS”For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

74 | Positive Aging Directory / TaxesMy AccountIf you have a computer and an Internetconnection, you can set up My Account. MyAccount connects you to your personal tax andbenefit information 21 hours a day, 7 days a weekand allows you to check the status of your taxrefund, check your Registered Retirement SavingsPlan (RRSP) limit, track your CCTB andGST/HST credit payments, change your tax returnor your mailing address, and much more, usingyour own computer. To use My Account, you firstneed to obtain a Government of Canada epass;then a CRA security code will be mailed to you foryour security. To obtain an epass, visit the website.Website: www.cra.gc.ca/eservices.Community Volunteer IncomeTax ProgramThis program is available to individuals who needhelp completing their income tax return and havelimited income (generally, $25,000 for a singleperson or $30,000 for a family). For a list ofvolunteer tax clinics in your area, contact theCRA or call the Department of Seniors Toll Freeat 1-800-670-0065. The clinics are offered free ofcharge throughout Nova Scotia from the middleof March to the end of April. If you would like tooffer your services as a volunteer, training isprovided.Service for SeniorsIn late January, you may receive a mailedpersonalized letter inviting you to file yourincome tax return using a simplified serviceknown as Service for Seniors. Service for Seniorsallows you to file a tax return for free by using aTouch-Tone telephone. If you are eligible, youwill only need to identify yourself and answer afew “yes” or “no” questions. Unlike the regularTELEFILE service, you will not need to enter yourincome, deductions, or non-refundable tax creditamounts. However, spousal income may berequired. You will also need your social insurancenumber. During the assessment process, yourincome will be added automatically from theCRA’s own records. Your basic personal amount,age amount, and, if applicable, disability amountwill also be calculated automatically.To be invited to use Service for Seniors, you mustbe over the age of 65 and receive income onlyfrom OAS, CPP/QPP, or Net FederalSupplements. Your taxable income must be lessthan $10,500 (or $15,000 if you are entitled to thedisability amount).If you are able to use Service for Seniors, you willreceive an access code in the mail and thetelephone number to call.GST CreditMainland Nova Scotia except Antigonish/Strait AreaPat OlmsteadCanada Revenue AgencyPhone: 426-5149Toll Free: 1-888-704-8110Cape Breton and Antigonish/Strait AreaWendy JohnstonCanada Revenue AgencyPhone: 564-2592Toll Free: 1-877-818-8808The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Credit isdesigned to offset the cost of the GST forindividuals and families with a moderate or lowerincome. To apply, you must file a tax return andcomplete the Goods and Services Tax Creditinformation section on page 1 of your tax return.If you are eligible, you will receive payments inJuly, October, January, and April. Only onemember of each family unit is eligible to apply.Canada Revenue Agency – GST CreditToll Free: 1-800-959-1953For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Legal Matters | 75When You RetireThis pamphlet highlights tax topics of importanceto retirees. To obtain a copy, call the CRA.Toll Free: 1-800-959-2221Caregiver Tax TipsIf you live with a relative, or with your spouse’s orcommon-law partner’s relative, and you wereborn in 1943 or earlier or you are dependent onthem because of a physical or mental infirmity,the relative may be able to claim a tax creditcalled a caregiver amount. The amount of thecredit depends on how much the caregiver earns.Caregivers may also be entitled to additional taxcredits, including the Spousal Credit, DependentDisability Credit, Spousal Transfer Credit, EligibleDependent Credit, and Infirm Dependent Credit.For more information, refer to your tax guide,speak with a financial adviser, or call the CanadaRevenue Agency.Toll Free: 1-800-959-8281Legal MattersNova Scotia Department ofJusticeLegal Information Society ofNova Scotia (LISNS)The Department of Justice offers a number ofresources to help seniors who have been victimizedby crime. Victim Services Officers are there to helpyou as your case proceeds through the criminaljustice system. They can help you prepare a victimimpact statement, and provide information to helpyou understand the criminal justice system. Theycan also help you apply for counselling to deal withtrauma resulting from the crime.To help fight elder abuse and fraud againstseniors, resource materials are available.Regional OfficesDartmouth: 424-3307Kentville: 1-800-565-1805New Glasgow: 1-800-565-7912Sydney: 1-800-565-0071Website: www.gov.ns.ca/justLISNS is a not-for profit registered charity thatprovides Nova Scotians with information (overthe phone, online, and in print) about the law.Legal Information Line andLawyer Referral ServiceTo talk to someone about a legal problem or for areferral to a lawyer, call the Legal InformationLine or Lawyer Referral Service.Hours: Monday, 10 am–6 pmTuesday to Thursday, 10 am – 4:30 pmClosed Friday, weekends and holidaysPhone: 455-3135Toll Free in NS: 1-800-665-9779Dial-A-LawThis service provides legal information 24 hours aday on a wide variety of topics by using shortFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

76 | Positive Aging Directory / Legal Matterstape-recorded messages. Although the service isfree, long-distance charges apply if you liveoutside the Halifax calling area.You can call LISNS Dial-A-Law any time to hearpre-recorded legal information, or go online.LISNS also has a speakers bureau. LISNS hasinformation on wills, family and criminal law,powers of attorney, guardianship, and many otherlegal topics.Phone: 420-1888Other ResourcesA new book, It’s In Your Hands—LegalInformation for Seniors and Their Families is nowavailable for a postage charge of $11.00. It is alsoon our website.LISNS Phone: 454-2198Department of Seniors Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065In addition, single copies of the followingpamphlets are available free of charge.Most of these are also on our website:• Patients’ Rights• The Public Trustee• Elder Abuse (The Adult Protection Act)• Advanced Health Care Directives• Making a Will• When You Need Help to Manage in Your Home• Collection Agencies• Consumer Reporting Agencies• Guardianship of Adults• Power of Attorney• How to Avoid Phone Fraud• How to Avoid Mail Fraud• How to Avoid Internet FraudPhone: 454-2198E-mail: lisns@legalinfo.orgWebsite: www.legalinfo.orgPersonal Directives ActThe Personal Directives Act took effect on April 1,2010 and allows citizens to put their wishesregarding personal care decisions in writing sothey can be followed if they become incapable ofmaking such decisions in the future.In a Personal Directive, a person can express theirwishes on personal care, including those relatedto health care, nutrition, hydration, shelter,residence, clothing, hygiene, safety, comfort,recreation, social activities and support services.For more information about the PersonalDirectives Act, including instructions on how tocreate your own, visit the website.Website: www.gov.ns.ca/just/pdaCommon-law RelationshipsLiving common-law creates legal rights andobligations that can be the same as, or verydifferent from, marriage. And they lived happilyever after… is a booklet that highlights the legalrights and responsibilities of living common-law.It explores the similarities and differencesbetween common-law relationships, registereddomestic partnerships, and marriages. It isintended for women and men of all ages andbackgrounds. The law in this booklet is current toApril 2009. To obtain a copy, contact the NovaScotia Department of Seniors.Phone: 424-0065Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Other Legal ResourcesPublic TrusteeThe Public Trustee is a lawyer named by theprovincial government to help adults andchildren who are unable to look after theirfinancial affairs.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Legal Matters | 77The Public Trustee may perform variousfunctions, including:• managing the estates of living people whoneed the services of a trustee, guardian,attorney, or other fiduciary not readilyavailable to them in the private sector• administering the estates of deceased people,with the ability to apply for a grant ofadministration or administration with willannexed in any case where no grant of probateor administration has been issued• consenting to the medical or surgicaltreatment of a mentally incompetent hospitalpatient when consent cannot be obtained fromthe patient’s guardian, spouse, or next of kin• acting as a litigation guardian orrepresentative in litigation for minor,incompetent, deceased, missing, orunascertained litigants for whom a courtmakes representation ordersThe Public Trustee receives many requests forassistance. Each case is reviewed to determine if itis an appropriate case for the Public Trustee’sintervention. There are fees charged by the PublicTrustee for his or her services. The fees chargedare in accordance with those provided bylegislation and the Rules of Court. The PublicTrustee also acts as decision-maker of last resortfor individuals who lack capacity to make adecision for medical, surgical or psychiatrictreatment while in hospital, as well as forplacement to a continuing care home, home careservices, and health care outside of hospital.There is no fee charged for providing suchconsents.Public Trustee of Nova ScotiaPhone: 424-7760 (Main)Phone: 424-4454 (Health Care Decisions)Finding a LawyerLawyers are listed in the Yellow Pages of yourtelephone book in alphabetical order and underspecific areas of practice.Nova Scotia Legal AidLegal aid may be granted to a person on socialassistance or in an equivalent financial position inwhich there is merit in providing legal assistancein certain areas of family and criminal law. Referto your telephone book (the white, blue, or yellowpages under Legal Aid or Nova Scotia Legal Aid)for the office nearest you.Office of the Executive DirectorNova Scotia Legal Aid CommissionPhone: 420-6578Toll Free: 1-877-420-6578E-mail: mail@nslegalaid.caDalhousie Legal AidDalhousie Legal Aid provides legal services toclients in the Halifax/Dartmouth metropolitan areawho satisfy its financial and case-eligibilityrequirements. Dalhousie Legal Aid is affiliated withthe Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University.Phone: 423-8105Small Claims CourtThis court provides a quick, informal, and costeffectivemethod for deciding claims of up to$25,000 (not including interest). If you aremaking a claim, neither you nor the personwhom the claim is against will need a lawyer.Small Claims Court is less formal than othercourts, and the case is presented to an adjudicator(who is a lawyer) rather than a judge. SmallClaims Court is usually held in the evenings. Tocontact the clerk of the Small Claims Courtnearest you, look for the phone number in thegovernment section of your phone book, underthe heading Courts.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

78 | Positive Aging Directory / Human RightsHuman RightsNova Scotia Human RightsCommissionThe Commission is an independent governmentbody that administers the province’s HumanRights Act, which protects Nova Scotians fromdiscrimination. The commission’s servicesinclude:• providing free information, on a confidentialbasis, to people who believe they may haveexperienced discrimination• investigating and resolving complaints ofdiscrimination• delivering education and informationprograms on diversity and sexual harassmentissues• consulting with organizations to help them setup their own policies and programs related tohuman rights• building partnerships with government,universities and community groups topromote respect for human rightsHalifax office:Phone: 424-4111Toll Free: 1-877-269-7699TTY: 424-3139Toll Free TTY: 1-866-811-3732E-mail: hrcinquiries@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/humanrightsSydney office:Phone: 563-2140Toll Free: 1-866-852-3691Digby office:Phone: 245-4791Toll Free: 1-866-852-3692Consumer Information and ComplaintsAbout Reverse MortgagesA reverse mortgage allows a homeowner to gainincome by taking out a loan against his or herhome. The amount available depends on yourage, your spouse’s age, and the location and typeof your home. The Department of Seniors has acollection of information that will further yourunderstanding of reverse mortgages and can helpyou decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you.To obtain a copy of the information package,contact the Department of Seniors.Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Canadian Home Income Plan(CHIP)CHIP provides reverse mortgages to Canadianseniors. If you are 60 or older and own yourhome, you may be eligible to get a reversemortgage through designated Canadian banks orinvestment and financial-planning firms.Canadian Home Income PlanTorontoToll Free: 1-800-563-2447Website: www.chip.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Consumer Information and Complaints | 79Better Business Bureau of theAtlantic ProvincesThis organization has provided over 818,000instances of service in 2010 to consumers lookingfor information on, or assistance with, firmsdoing business in the Atlantic provinces.Phone: 422-6581Toll Free: 1-800-422-5413E-mail: bbbmp@bbbmp.caWebsite: www.maritimeprovinces.bbb.orgCanadian Motor VehicleArbitration Plan (CAMVAP)CAMVAP is a program that can help you resolvedisputes with an automobile manufacturer aboutthe quality of your vehicle or how themanufacturer is interpreting or implementing itsnew vehicle warranty. The vehicle must be fromthe current or previous four model years.Phone: 422-2230Toll Free: 1-800-207-0685Website: www.camvap.caConsumer Complaints forLicensed BusinessesIf you are concerned that the person or businessyou are dealing with is not providing adequateservice, contact Service Nova Scotia andMunicipal Relations. This governmentdepartment is responsible for examining andlicensing many business people, includingcollection agencies, cemetery and funeral services,direct sellers, mortgage brokers, and lenders.Consumer complaints about the practices oflicensed individuals are carefully investigated,particularly those related to trust monies.Phone: 424-5200Toll Free: 1-800-670-4357Concerns about Insurance andFinancial InstitutionsIf you are concerned about the business practicesof financial institutions such as trust and loancompanies, credit unions, and insurancecompanies or agents, contact the Department ofFinance.Phone: 424-6331Website: www.gov.ns.ca/financeConcerns about InvestmentsThe Nova Scotia Securities Commission protectsinvestors from practices and activities thatundermine their confidence in the fairness andefficiency of securities markets. Contact thecommission for a free copy of the brochureProtecting Your Finances: How to AvoidInvestment Fraud and Scams.Nova Scotia Securities CommissionPhone: 424-8586Website: www.beforeyouinvest.caDebtor AssistanceThis service provides financial counselling andassistance through legal options under theBankruptcy and Insolvency Act that may provideyou with flexibility in restructuring and repayingyour debt.Service Nova Scotia and Municipal RelationsPhone: 424-5200Toll Free: 1-800-670-4357Website: www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/access/individualscooking for one or two:Be careful about food safety. Freeze leftoversin small portions, use them up quickly, orthrow them out.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

80 | Positive Aging Directory / Consumer Information and ComplaintsNova Scotia Office of theOmbudsmanThis office provides impartial processing ofcomplaints against provincial and municipalgovernment departments, agencies, boards, andcommissions. The Ombudsman provides partiesto a dispute with an opportunity to be heard andlistens to and treats individuals fairly, withdignity, respect, and courtesy.A Seniors Initiative has been developed wherebystaff will assist seniors in navigating throughgovernment processes and provide independentoversight in long-term residential-care facilities.Individuals are encouraged to contact this officeafter they have contacted a particular governmentbody with their concern and have not been ableto have the matter resolved.Nova Scotia Office of the OmbudsmanPO Box 2152Halifax, NS B3J 3B7Phone: 424-6780Toll Free: 1-800-670-1111Website: www.gov.ns.ca/ombu/Residential Tenancies andCondominiumsTenancy disputes between landlords and tenantsare mediated by staff at Service Nova Scotia andMunicipal Relations. Disputes may involve thereturn of security deposits, unpaid rent, thecondition of an apartment, discontinuance ofservices, or other items outlined in the ResidentialTenancies Act. Condominiums are also registeredwith the department. If you have a concern aboutthe declaration, by-laws, and rules governing yourcondominium unit, contact your condominiumcorporation’s Board of Directors. If furtherassistance is required you can contact thedepartment.Service Nova Scotia and Municipal RelationsPhone: 424-5200Toll Free: 1-800-670-4357Website: www.smartconsumers.caInsuranceOverviewHints for ConsumersBefore purchasing insurance, it would be wise toconsult a qualified insurance agent or broker whois able to assess your needs and give you adviceon how to meet those needs. Regardless of thetype of insurance you are purchasing, it can payto shop around. Obtain quotations from anumber of insurance providers, and compareboth the coverage and the price.Life InsuranceFor many people, the major obstacle topurchasing life insurance is the existence ofmedical problems. In some cases seniors havehealth conditions that would result in the denialof an application for life insurance. However,some companies will issue policies with amoderate amount of life insurance to anyone,regardless of health conditions.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Insurance | 81Home InsuranceSeniors who own homes or condominiums orwho live in rented premises should have theirproperty insured.Automobile InsuranceContact the Department of Seniors for a brochureabout auto insurance.Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Health InsuranceHealth-insurance plans cover some of the healthbenefits not provided by your provincial healthcareprogram, such as semi-private hospitalrooms, ambulance benefits, and vision care.Dental insurance is also available.Travel Health InsuranceTravellers would be wise to purchase travel healthinsurance even if they are leaving Canada for justa few hours. You may even consider purchasingthis insurance when you travel to anotherprovince, since some health services, such asambulance fees, are not covered when you arethere. Travel-health-insurance policies areavailable from a number of sources, includinginsurance agents or brokers and travel agents.Insurance ProvidersRefer to the Yellow Pages of your telephonedirectory for information on local insuranceproviders.Office of the Superintendent ofInsuranceThis office enforces the Insurance Act and licensesall insurers operating in the province and allinsurance agents/brokers, agencies, and adjusters.The office responds to complaints, inquiries, orinformation requests about insurance matters butdoes not settle insurance claims.Phone: 424-6331E-mail: fininst@gov.ns.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/financeInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)IBC is the national trade association of insurancecompanies. Its members insure the homes, cars,and businesses of Canadians.Phone: 429-2730, ext. 227 or 228Toll Free: 1-800-565-7189Website: www.ibc.caOmbudService for Life & HealthInsurance (OLHI)The OmbudService for Life & Health Insurance(OLHI) is a national independent complaintresolution and information service for consumersof Canadian life and health insurance productsand services, including life, disability, employeehealth benefits, travel, and insurance investmentproducts such as annuities and segregated funds.OLHI’s information and complaints handlingstaff have extensive knowledge of life and healthinsurance products, services, and practices andare available to promptly respond to yourconcern, question or complaint in both officiallanguages, free of charge, during normal businesshours and through our website.Phone (toll free): 1-800-268-8099Website: www.olhi.caDo not kiss your children so they will kiss you back, but so they will kiss their children andtheir children’s children. —Noa BensheaFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

82 | Positive Aging Directory / Senior Abuse AwarenessSenior Abuse AwarenessEveryone has the right to be safe and free fromabuse or neglect. No one should experience abuse.We have a shared responsibility to promoterespect for all people and to work together tocreate safe, strong, healthy communities.Everyone has a role to play.Senior abuse is harm caused to older adults bysomeone who limits or controls their rights andfreedoms. The older adults are unable to freelymake choices because they are afraid of beinghurt, humiliated, or left alone, or afraid therelationship will end.The Nova Scotia Elder Abuse Strategy focuses on6 types of abuse:• Physical abuse: slapping, hitting, inappropriatemedication, and physical restraint• Sexual abuse: unwanted sexual touching orbeing coerced into sexual acts• Emotional abuse: insulting, frightening,threatening, ignoring, or isolating a senior• Financial abuse: misusing money or propertyor putting pressure on seniors to gain access totheir funds or property• Neglect: leaving seniors without food,adequate shelter, assistance, or personal care• Violation of rights: withholding information,interfering with mail, or confining a senior toan institution or hospital against his or her willAbuse can happen to anyone regardless of age,gender, living arrangements, physical or mentalhealth or ability, sexual orientation, financialstatus, education, or culture. Abuse often happensin a relationship in which there is an expectationof trust.If you or someone you know may be experiencingabuse, there are people and organizations that canhelp.If you are concerned about an adult who may nothave the capacity to care for themselves mentally orphysically, please see Adult Protection on page 115.Senior Abuse Information LineCall the Senior Abuse Information Line forinformation on abuse, resources and servicesavailable to help, or to talk about a situation that isconcerning you. Your call will be kept confidentialexcept as required by law. Calls are answered orreturned during business hours, 8:30 am–4:30 pmMonday to Friday (except holidays).Phone (toll free in NS): 1-877-833-3377Phone (out of province calls): 902-424-3163PoliceSometimes abuse is a crime. Call your local policestation for information or to report abuse. If thesituation is an emergency or if it could bedangerous, call 911.For More InformationThe Department of Seniors partners withcommunity organizations to promote awarenessof senior abuse. For more information aboutsenior abuse awareness and prevention across theprovince, call us or visit our website.Department of SeniorsGeneral Info LineToll Free: 1-800-670-0065Phone: 902-424-0065Website:http://www.gov.ns.ca/seniors/senior_abuse_prevention.aspFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Senior Abuse Awareness | 83Help LinesSee page 31 for more information.Criminal Injuries CounsellingProgramIf you are the victim of a violent crime (includinghome invasion) in Nova Scotia, you may beeligible for paid professional counselling servicesto help you deal with trauma resulting from thecrime.Criminal Injuries Counselling ProgramCourt Services Division, Victim ServicesDepartment of JusticePhone: 424-4651Toll Free: 1-888-470-0773E-mail: parkerlg@gov.ns.caVictim ServicesSee page 75 for information on this service thathelps individuals who have been victimized bycrime.Fraud PreventionProtecting Yourself AgainstFraudAnyone can be a victim of fraud. Every year, scamartists take advantage of thousands of Canadiansfrom all walks of life. They may deliberately targetseniors and use a variety of ways to reach them,such as telemarketing, online offers, and door-todoorcanvassing and sales. Your best defence isyour own common sense and knowledge abouthow to protect yourself. Remember, if it soundstoo good to be true, it probably is.Consider following these tips to avoid being takenadvantage of by a scammer:• Never agree to send someone money so youcan win a prize• Don’t pay someone up-front to recover moneyfor you• Don’t give in to pressure from a salesperson; ifthe deal is true, he or she will wait• Ask for all offers in writing as well as acallback number and references• Don’t be afraid to ask questions; if you don’tget answers or understand the offer, do notbuy anything• Before investing money, get a second opinionfrom your spouse, a trusted friend, a lawyer, oryour financial adviser• Don’t give out personal information aboutcredit cards or bank accounts over the phoneunless you initiate the call• Take notes of every contact you have with asalesperson, including their name, date andtime of your conversation• Always take the time to read the fine printThese tips have been adapted from brochuresprinted by Partners Against Fraud and CanadianSecurities Administrators.Fraud InformationABCs of FraudThis is a fraud-awareness program presented bythe Rotary Club of Halifax sponsored byScotiaBank and Dignity Funeral Homes acrossmainland Nova Scotia. Presentations are offeredfree to any meeting or gathering of 12 people ormore. It is an educational and interactive mix ofinformation, role-playing demonstrations, anddiscussions presented to help your membersrecognize potential frauds and scams in order tolearn effective ways to avoid them.Phone: 460-8786E-mail: info@stopfraudNS.caWebsite: www.stopfraudNS.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

84 | Positive Aging Directory / Senior Abuse AwarenessPartners Against FraudPartners Against Fraud is a network ofrepresentatives from government and nongovernmentorganizations. The networkpromotes and supports the prevention of fraudagainst consumers and businesses. Members ofthis group:• share an interest in raising public awarenessabout fraud and how to avoid being victimizedby fraud• work together to promote public awareness atkey public events and during Fraud PreventionMonth• promote a common message to ‘Recognize It.Report It. Stop It.’For more information on Partners Against Fraudand links to each partner’s web-site, please visit:gov.ns.ca/seniors/partners_against_fraud.aspIf you think you have been approached by a scamartist or feel you may be a victim of fraud, call:• your local police service• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (formerlyPhoneBusters)Toll Free: 1-888-495-8501• Better Business Bureau of the MaritimeProvincesToll Free: 1-800-422-5413Department of SeniorsThe department has many brochures on seniors’safety. For more information, call the department.Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Nature gives you the face you have attwenty; it is up to you to merit the faceyou have at fifty. —Coco ChanelSeniors’ Safety ProgramsA Seniors’ Safety Program is a community-basedprogram that is operated and managed by anonprofit organization. It addresses the safetyconcerns of seniors by:• promoting education and awareness aboutsenior abuse, crime prevention, and safety andhealth issues• enhancing communication between seniorsand the police• providing information, educational sessions,and referral services to seniors• offering direct contact with seniors throughthe seniors’ safety coordinatorThe day-to-day operation of the program is thejob of the seniors’ safety coordinator—usually apaid staff person, but sometimes a volunteer. Thecoordinator works in close partnership with localpolice agencies and a large network of local,provincial, and federal partnering agencies.Typically, services are offered to seniorsthroughout a county—in their own homes and atother locations within the community.Seniors’ Safety Programs:AnnapolisSharon Elliott, CoordinatorBridgetownPhone: 665-4481, 825-2000, or 638-8825E-mail: sharon.elliott@rcmp-grc.gc.caAntigonishDona Pottie, CoordinatorPhone: 863-6500Seniors’ cell: 318-0372E-mail: dona.pottie@rcmp-grc.gc.caBridgewater and AreaBeth George, CoordinatorBridgewaterPhone: 543-3567E-mail: bgeorge@bridgewater.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Senior Abuse Awareness | 85Cole HarbourAgnes ElmsPhone: 435-0106DigbyDawn Thomas, CoordinatorPhone: 245-2579E-mail: dawn.thomas@rcmp-grc.gc.caEnfieldBetty Woolridge and Faye PeachPhone: 883-7077EskasoniSquanto Oakley, Elder Safety CoordinatorPhone: 379-3000 Ext. 229E-mail: eskasonieldersafety@live.caFall RiverNancy MacDonaldPhone: 860-4362 or 861-3011HantsTracy Gregory, CoordinatorPhone: 798-8380E-mail: seniorssafety@yahoo.caWebsite: www.seniorsafetyprogram.caKingsMichelle Parker, CoordinatorPhone: 542-3817E-mail: michelle@kingsseniorsafety.caMeteghan (in English or French)Hélène Comeau, CoordinatorPhone: 645-2326E-mail: helene.comeau@rcmp-grc.gc.caPictouBarbara Dewtie, CoordinatorPhone: 755-2886E-mail: crimeprevention@bellaliant.netQueensLinda Wentzell, CoordinatorPhone: 350-0231E-mail: linda.wentzell@rcmp-grc.gc.caShelburneShawna Symonds, CoordinatorPhone: 637-2015 or 875-3945E-mail: seniorservices@eastlink.caRCMP Community PolicingMany RCMP detachments also have designatedcommunity-policing officers who focus on seniorsissues as a part of their job. These RCMP memberscan provide a range of information to seniors anddeliver presentations to community groups.Headquarters “H” DivisionSergeant In-ChargeCommunity Policing3139 Oxford StreetPO Box 2286Halifax, NS B3J 3E1Phone: 426-7075Annapolis RCMPCst. Rodena RenaudPhone: 665-4481Antigonish RCMPCst. Jennifer ArnoldPhone: 863-6500Bridgewater RCMPCst. Rob JamesPhone: 527-5555 or 521-3332Cape Breton First NationsCst. Walter DennyPhone: 295-0122For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

86 | Positive Aging Directory / Senior Abuse AwarenessChester RCMPCst. Susan FootePhone: 275-3583Colchester County RCMPCpl. Addie MacCallumPhone: 893-6820Cole Harbour RCMPCst. Sandy ParisPhone: 426-8703 or 225-9316Cumberland County RCMPCst. Dal HutchinsonPhone: 667-3859 or 254-2424Digby RCMPCst. Darrell McNeilPhone: 245-2579Enfield RCMPCst. Les KakonyiPhone: 883-7077Halifax District Detachment RCMPCpl. Joe TaplinPhone: 490-1497Inverness County RCMPPhone: 625-2220Protect Your Members From FraudArrange A Free Presentation For Any GroupABCs of Fraud, an education program onconsumer fraud. We provide informationaltalks to help seniors groups designed to helpthem avoid becoming victims of scams andfrauds. To book,contact Rotary Club of HalifaxABCs of Fraud coordinator Roy Haywardat 460-8786 or e-mail info@stopfraudns.caSponsored by: Rotary Club of Halifaxwww.stopfraudns.caKings County RCMPCst. Blair MacMurteryPhone: 679-5555 or 542-2066Lower Sackville RCMPCst. Curt WentzellPhone: 864-6000Musquodoboit Harbour RCMPCst. Adam JacksonPhone: 889-3300Queens Detachment RCMPCst. Laura CormierPhone: 354-5721Sheet Harbour RCMPCpl. Glen O’HalloranPhone: 885-2510Tantallon RCMPCst. Tamu BrackenPhone: 826-3100Windsor Rural RCMPCst. Andy HarrisPhone: 798-2207Yarmouth RCMPCst. Mark ConnellPhone: 742-8777Municipal Police Contacts forSeniorsSeveral municipal police forces have designatedofficers who focus on seniors issues. The officersprovide a range of information to seniors and areoften willing to make presentations to communitygroups, as is the case with the Seniors’ Safety andSecurity Program offered by the Halifax RegionalPolice and programs through the Springhill PoliceDepartment.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Telephone Contact Programs | 87Halifax Regional Municipality – Seniors HomeSafety AuditsHalifax Regional PolicePhone: 490-1534Halifax Regional PoliceCst. Donald JenkinsCommunity Relations / Crime Prevention UnitPhone: 490-6977Email: jenkind@halifax.caSpringhill Police DepartmentCst. Ken JacksonCommunity OfficerPhone: 597-3770 or 597-3779Safely Home: AlzheimerWandering RegistryThe Alzheimer Society of Canada, in cooperationwith the RCMP and local police, offers a programdesigned to help find a person with Alzheimer’sdisease who may become lost and to assist in asafe return home. After completing the program’sregistration form and paying the $35 registrationfee, the participant will receive a bracelet, an IDcard and a caregiver handbook.Alzheimer Society of Nova ScotiaPhone: 422-7961Toll Free: 1-800-611-6345E-mail: info@alzheimer.ns.caTelephone Contact ProgramsTelephone contact programs are available invarious Nova Scotia communities to ensure thatseniors who live alone have regular contact withothers. If you would like to participate, contactthe program nearest you.Safety/Security/ReassuranceCheck-In ProgramsAnnapolis Valley – VON Annapolis ValleyToll Free: 1-800-411-9646Antigonish County – VON AntigonishPhone: 863-5700Cumberland County – VON CumberlandPhone: 667-8796Lunenburg County – VON LunenburgPhone: 624-1897Tri-County (Shelburne, Yarmouth, Digby)VON Tri-CountyPhone: 742-4512Northwood TelecareThis service offers a reassuring daily phone call toseniors or medically at risk people who live alone.If there is a problem, a family member or friendcan be notified.Phone: 421-6387 (Halifax Regional Municipality)Phone: 492-1016 (Sheet Harbour)Website: www.nwood.ns.caIf wrinkles must be written upon our brows, let them not be written upon the heart. The spiritshould not grow old. –James A. GarfieldFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

88 | Positive Aging Directory / Personal Emergency Response SystemsPersonal Emergency Response SystemsA personal emergency response system allowsseniors immediate 24-hour access to emergencyhelp at the touch of a button. There are severalemergency response systems to choose from, andfees for the systems average $1 a day.See page 112 for more information about thePersonal Alert Assistance Program.Philips LifelinePhone: 492-3443Toll Free: 1-800-387-8120Website: www.lifeline.caNorthwood IntouchPersonal Emergency Response and WirelessSensor TechnologyPhone: 492-3346Toll Free: 1-800-461-3346Website: www.northwoodintouch.caBe Safer at HomeSpears & MacLeod PharmacyYarmouthPhone: 742-7825Website: www.spearsmacleod.comEmergency Medical InformationVial of LifeThe Vial of Life provides emergency medicalpersonnel with vital health information during ahome emergency. Information is recorded on amedical form requiring a name, health-cardnumber, doctor’s name and number, people to becontacted in case of an emergency, medicalconditions, allergies, and a list of medicationstaken. The form is then placed in a vial on a shelfin your refrigerator door. A Vial of Life sticker isplaced on the outside upper-right-hand or lefthandcorner of your fridge to indicate to medicalpersonnel that vital health information isavailable. The Vial of Life can save valuable timein a home emergency.Thanks to the efforts of local sponsors, the Vial ofLife is now available free of charge in manycommunities. For more information on the Vialof Life or to find the contact in your area, pleasecall the VON Greater Halifax’s SeniorInformationLine at 454-5755 or email kim.henry@von.ca; orcall the Department of Seniors at 1-800-670-0065.Medication ReconciliationWhen someone comes into a hospital, it isimportant that medical personnel have anaccurate list of the medications he or she istaking. If you have an up-to-date list, doctors,nurses, and pharmacists can make quick and safedecisions about your care.The list you carry with you should include:• the name of each medication you are currentlytaking• how much of each medication you take eachday• any supplements, natural health products, oralternative therapies you are using• the name and location of your pharmacyYour pharmacist can help you make your list andupdate it whenever you get a new prescription.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Emergency Medical Information | 89MedicAlert ® : RegisteredCanadian CharityMedicAlert provides EMS with instant access to amember’s personal and medical information in anemergency situation. Members medical ID islinked to an electronic MedicAlert health recordwhich can be accessed through a 24-hourEmergency Hotline in less than 5 seconds.MedicAlert is a registered national charity with amembership based emergency medicalidentification service. The organization wasfounded by doctors 50 years ago and is todayrecommended by doctors, pharmacists and otherhealth professionals.Canadian MedicAlert FoundationToll Free: 1-800-668-1507(Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm EST)E-mail: medinfo@medicalert.caWebsite: www.medicalert.caNova Scotia EmergencyManagement Office (EMO)EMO is responsible for ensuring the safety andsecurity of Nova Scotians and their property andthe environment by providing a prompt andcoordinated response to an emergency. To helpindividuals prepare for emergencies such ashurricanes, floods, severe storms, and winterpower failures, an emergency planning guide andother pamphlets are available.Website: www.gov.ns.ca/emoPhone: 424-5620Toll Free: 1-866-424-5620If you or someone you love has special health needs that depend on electricity, we want you to have theinformation you need to make important decisions during a power outage.Through the Critical Customer Communication Program, customers whose health is directly dependent onelectricity can receive advance notice of potential planned or power outages, including restoration times, soyou can make important planning decisions.To learn more about the Critical Customer Communication program, call us today at 1-800-428-6230 /428-6230 (in HRM)www.nspower.ca/criticalcustomerFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

90 | Positive Aging Directory / HousingHousingVarious government departments and the private sector are involved in providing housing and care forseniors. Information on specific types of housing can be found elsewhere in this Directory. Just turn tothe page numbers listed below.Housing and Care Options for SeniorsPAGENO.919191TYPE OF HOUSING ORCARE FACILITYHouses, Condominiums, andApartmentsCo-operative HousingSeniors HousingDESCRIPTIONA variety of housing options for seniors are available forpurchase or rent in the private market.Co-operative housing projects provide modest, affordablerental housing for lower and moderate-income familiesand individuals.Provides affordable apartment-style rental units for lowincomeseniors and other individuals in need. It is oftenreferred to as senior public housing. Some rental units aredesigned for those with physical disabilities.9395118117117Assisted-Living FacilitiesBoarding HomesApproved/Licensed FacilitiesCommunity-Based Options forSeniorsResidential-Care FacilitiesNursing HomesPrivately owned facilities designed to meet the needs ofindependent seniors who require accommodation andaccess to services such as meals, housekeeping, laundry,care assistance, recreation programs, and fitness facilities.These homes are not licensed to provide care.Private homes providing accommodation, meals, and somesupport services to seniors. These homes are not licensedto provide care.Homes approved by the Department of Health andWellness to provide accommodation and level 1 care* forone to three seniors.Licensed facilities providing accommodation and level 1care* for four or more people.Licensed facilities providing accommodation and primarilylevel 2 care** for one or more people.* Level 1 care: for those who require supervision and limited help with personal care** Level 2 care: for those who require help with personal care and professional nursing careFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Housing | 91Houses, Condominiums, andApartmentsA variety of housing options for seniors areavailable for purchase or rent in the private market.Co-operative HousingA co-operative housing project providesaffordable rental housing. Tenants pay either rentbased on their total household income or marketrent for the area in which the housing is located.The housing projects are owned and managed bythe co-operative members.Co-operative Housing Foundation of CanadaNova Scotia OfficePhone: 423-7119Toll Free: 1-866-213-2667E-mail: info@chfcanada.coopWebsite: www.chfcanada.coopSeniors HousingSeniors Housing provides adequate, affordablerental housing for low income seniors andindividuals in need. This housing is sometimescalled senior public housing. The units are locatedthroughout Nova Scotia. The units are selfcontainedand include a stove, refrigerator, heat,and hot water and some units are designed forthose with physical disabilities. The rent charged isbased on a percentage of the tenant’s total annualhousehold income. To qualify, an individual ortheir spouse must be at least 58 years of age. Forfurther information about seniors housing contactyour local housing authority. See the listing ofhousing authorities on this page.Seniors Housing—OptionsIn addition to the traditional rental units, thereare two other types of “Senior Housing” —enriched and supportive housing.• Enriched Housing – Consists of “SeniorsHousing” projects that are connected directly toa nursing home. Tenants are able to purchaseservices (eg., meals, housekeeping, personal careand medication administration) from theadjoining nursing home. Tenants are placed inenriched housing based on their need foraffordable housing in association with servicesbut they must be capable of independent living.To quality applicants must meet the eligibilitycriteria for “Seniors Housing.”• Supportive Housing – There are two “SeniorsHousing” projects - a 23-unit project in Truroand a 17-unit project in Yarmouth - that offersupportive housing. That is, there is a live-inattendant who provides residents with someassistance or referrals. These two projects werecreated under unique circumstances. Forexample, the Truro project involved fundsprovided through an individual’s estate. The twohousing projects are managed by the housingauthorities in the Truro and Yarmouth areas.Housing AuthoritiesNote: On December 1, 2010, the three westernhousing authorities—Annapolis Valley HousingAuthority, South Shore Housing Authority and theTri-County (Shelburne, Yarmouth and Digby)Housing Authority—were merged to form theWestern Regional Housing Authority.Cape Breton Island Housing AuthorityMain Office18 Dolbin StreetPO Box 1372Sydney, NS B1P 6K3Toll Free: 1-800-565-3135Phone: 539-8520Fax: 539-0330Inverness Office15999 Central AvenuePO Box 91Inverness, NS B0E 1N0Toll Free: 1-800-565-2955Phone: 258-2955For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

92 | Positive Aging Directory / HousingPort Hawkesbury Office218 MacSween Street, Suite 21Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2J9Toll Free: 1-877-841-8444Phone: 625-5402Glace Bay Office24 Oceancrest DrivePO Box 250Glace Bay, NS B1A 5V4Phone: 842-4250Cobequid Housing AuthorityMain Office9 Church StreetTruro, NS B2N 3Z5Toll Free: 1-877-846-0440Phone: 893-7235Amherst Office144 E. Victoria Street EastPO Box 753Amherst, NS B4H 4B9Toll Free: 1-800-934-2445Phone: 667-8757Fax: 667-1686Eastern Mainland Housing AuthorityMain Office161 Terra Cotta DriveNew Glasgow, NS B2H 6B6Toll Free: 1-800-933-2101Phone: 752-1225Fax: 752-1315Antigonish Office20 Orchard TerracePO Box 1373Antigonish, NS B2G 2L7Phone: 863-1259Guysborough OfficeChedabucto MallPO Box 90Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0Phone: 533-2292Metropolitan Regional Housing AuthorityMain OfficeMacDonald Building2131 Gottingen Street, 5th FloorHalifax, NS B3K 5Z7Toll Free: 1-800-565-8859Phone (24 hour switchboard): 420-6000Phone (for applications): 420-6017Fax: 420-6020Western Regional Housing AuthorityMain Office25 Kentucky CourtNew Minas, NS B4N 4N1Toll Free: 1-800-441-0447Phone: 681-3179Fax: 681-0806Bridgewater Office821 King Street, Suite 4Bridgewater, NS B4V 1B7Toll Free: 1-888-845-7208Phone: 543-8200Fax: 527-1357Digby Office84 Warwick StreetPO Box 399Digby, NS B0V 1A0Toll Free: 1-800-306-3331Shelburne OfficeApt. 104 - 232 Mowatt StreetPO Box 188Shelburne, NSToll Free: 1-800-306-3331For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Housing | 93Yarmouth Office10 Starrs Road, 2nd FloorYarmouth, NS B5A 2T1Toll Free: 1-800-306-3331Phone: 742-4369Fax: 749-1258Housing Authority BoardsEach of the five housing authorities has a boardthat includes a tenant representative. Theseboards are responsible for tenant-and applicantrelatedissues and complaints. Normally, tenantsand applicants will attempt to sort out theirconcerns with housing authority staff. However, ifeither party is dissatisfied with the staff decision,they may appeal it to the board. All requests foran appeal can be addressed to the chairperson ofthe respective housing authority listed.Assisted-Living FacilitiesThese privately owned facilities are designed tomeet the needs of independent seniors whorequire accommodation and access to servicessuch as meals, housekeeping, laundry, careassistance, recreation programs, and fitnessfacilities. The homes are not licensed to providecare. Accommodation and service fees vary.Metro RegionThe BerkeleyGladstone RidgePhone: 492-3700HalifaxPhone: 429-2222DartmouthPhone: 434-9415BedfordPhone: 835-6222Website: www.theberkeley.comCarter Senior Care (Dartmouth)Phone: 209-1314 or 446-2273E-mail: cartercare@eastlink.caWebsite: www.carterseniorcare.caCountry Living Estates (Halifax)Phone: 852-2673E-mail: cle@hfx.eastlink.caElim Place (Dartmouth)Phone: 406-7480E-mail: elimplace@yahoo.caWebsite: www.elimplace.caKings Riverside Court (Kentville)902-679-1993E-mail: info@kingsriversidecourt.comWebsite: www.kingsriversidecourt.comKingswood Residence (Halifax)Phone: 835-4998E-mail: kganski@eastlink.caMelville Heights (Halifax)Phone: 477-3313Northwood (Halifax)Special Needs of Deaf SeniorsPhone: 493-3263Website: www.nwood.ns.caParkland Clayton Park (Halifax)Sharon Martell, Lifestyle ConsultantPhone: 404-4042 or 457-0234E-mail: smartell@shannex.comPHCCaring for Nova Scotia SeniorsFor 20 YearsPowers Home CareHome Support & Nursing CareSpecializing in Alzheimer’s, Respite,Post-Op & Palliative CarePatient Financing & Assisted TravelA service provider for Medavie Blue Cross,Veterans Affairs & Workers Compensation BoardWeb: powershomecare.ca | E-mail: info@powershomecare.caPhone: 832-9158 | Fax: 835-3051For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

94 | Positive Aging Directory / HousingVictoria Hall (Halifax)Phone: 422-3969Website: www.victoriahall.caCape Breton RegionWilliston House (Sydney)Phone: 270-3433Website: www.coveguesthome.comNorth Shore RegionParkland Estates (Truro)Phone: 843-7275E-mail: info@parklandestates.comSouth Shore RegionShoreham Village (Chester)Phone: 275-5631Valley RegionGladys M. Manning Retirement Community(Windsor)Phone: 798-0441E-mail: info@abschi.comKingsway Gardens Retirement Residence(Windsor)Phone: 798-5075Toll Free: 1-877-898-2122E-mail: kingswaygardens@eastlink.caWebsite: www.kingswaygardens.ns.caOrchard View Apartments (Berwick)c/o Grand View ManorPhone: 538-3118 or 538-1865For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Housing | 95Boarding HomesSome private homes provide accommodation,meals, and support services to seniors. They arenot licensed to provide care and are unregulated.Before deciding if one of these facilities is rightfor you, consider visiting the home to view theaccommodations. Find out about the services itoffers and its fees.Instead of living in a boarding home, manyseniors choose to live in a care facility licensed bythe Province of Nova Scotia. Call the ContinuingCare toll-free line for a consultation aboutplacement in a facility that participates in theDepartment of Health and Wellness’ single-entryaccess system for Continuing Care.Toll Free: 1-800-225-7225Trust your complete home renovationsto the experts at Home Safe Living.We can help make your home more accessible and safe.• Walk-In Baths • Elevators • Accessibility LiftsLife withoutlimitations“Call today for a FREEHome Accessibility Assessment.”– Don Tremaine60 Dorey Avenue, Suite 101Dartmouth, NS B3B 0B1Tel: 404-SAFE (7233)Fax: 444-7766Serving Cape Breton:201 Churchill DriveMembertou, Sydney, NS B1S 2C3Tel: 564-0475 (0HSL)Toll Free: 1-877-217-7766 • www.homesafeliving.comFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

YOU WORKEDFOR YOURHOME, NOWHAVE IT WORKFOR YOU.At Home Mobility, we know how much your homemeans to you. We specialize in custom renovations toallow people with physical disabilities to comfortablymove and live in their homes.NOVA SCOTIA’S ACCESSIBLE RENOVATION LEADERSResidential • Commercial • Bathrooms • Kitchens• Ramps• Doorways • Stair Lifts • ElevatorsPhone: 407-4677 (HMSR)Fax: 407-4413WWW.HOME-MOBILITY.CATHE CROSSINGThe Ideal Adult Living Community for YouThe Crossing, Windsor’s premier Land Lease Community is located at thegateway to the Annapolis Valley in Garland’s Crossing, Hants County, adjacentto the Town of Windsor. It is the largest development of its kind in HantsCounty and features large landscaped lots and energy efficient mini homes byPrestige. This community closes the gap between affordable housing andquality, maintenance-free living for seniors/retirees.The Crossing is a stress-free, country-living alternative for those looking todownsize. Located less than 30 minutes from both the Valley and Metro, itencourages an active rural lifestyle with the added convenience of localamenities, shops and services.Currently home to 30 families, The Crossing is in its second year ofdevelopment with 10 lots left in Phase One. Construction has begun on PhaseTwo, which will feature another 50 serviced lots which should be ready toreceive new homes by June 2012. When complete, The Crossing will feature aCommunity Centre, walking trails, an RV parking area and Community Garden.For more information, please call 1-855-993-4663info@the-crossing.caRandy 902-790-3899or Charlene 902-670-1552

Positive Aging Directory / Housing Services, Department of Community Services | 97Housing Services, Department ofCommunity ServicesHousing Services delivers the home repair/adaptation grant and loan programs. Services areprovided through regional/district offices.Contact information for the regional/ districthousing offices can be found on page 98.Home-Improvement Grants andLoansThe following grant and loan programs areoffered through the Nova Scotia Department ofCommunity Services, Housing Services, and aredesigned to help low-income seniors and familiesmaintain their homes:• Provincial Housing Emergency RepairProgram• Senior Citizens’ Assistance Program• Access-A-Home Program• Emergency Repair Program• Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programs• Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence• Parent Apartment ProgramProvincial Housing Emergency RepairProgramProvides grants of up to $6,500 to lower-incomehomeowners who cannot afford to carry outemergency and health-and safety-related repairsto their homes. The income limit on programeligibility varies depending on the home’slocation and applicant’s household size.Senior Citizens’ Assistance ProgramSCAP Provides grants of up to $6,500 to lowincomesenior homeowners who are at least 65years of age to carry out necessary health-andsafety-related repairs to their homes. The incomelimit for program eligibility varies depending onthe home’s location and applicant’s household size.Access-A-Home ProgramThis program provides grants of up to $5,000 to lowto moderate income households who must adapttheir homes for wheelchair use. The amount of thegrant available depends on the applicant’s householdincome level. The maximum annual income limit foreligibility is $39,000. Also, the applicant must submitvalid medical documentation.Emergency Repair ProgramAssists low-income homeowners in rural areas tocarry out urgent health-and safety-related homerepairs. Examples include repairs to unsafe wiringand heating systems and installing new wells andseptic systems. The maximum grant available is$6,000. The income limit for program eligibilityvaries depending on the home’s location andapplicant’s household size.Residential Rehabilitation AssistanceProgram – Homeowner RRAPProvides a forgivable loan of up to $16,000 tohelp low-income homeowners to make repairsso that their homes will meet minimum healthand safety standards. The amount of assistanceavailable depends on the cost of the repairs. Theincome limit for program eligibility variesdepending on the home’s location andapplicant’s household size.Disabled Residential RehabilitationAssistance Program – RRAP forIndividuals with DisabilitiesThe program provides assistance to modifyhomes occupied or intended to be occupied byFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

98 | Positive Aging Directory / Housing Services, Department of Community Servicespersons with disabilities. Assistance is available tolow-income homeowners and landlords whoprovide affordable housing to low-incomehouseholds with disabilities. Maximum assistanceavailable is $16,000 for homeowners and $24,000per rental unit for landlords. Upon receivingassistance, landlords must agree to limit futurerental increases for a period of time. Forhomeowners, income limit for program eligibilityvaries depending on the location of the home andapplicant’s household size.Home Adaptations for Seniors’IndependenceHASI provides financial assistance of up to$3,500 to modify/adapt the homes of low-incomeseniors who are at least 65 years of age to enablethem to continue to live independently in theirown homes. Assistance is available to low incomesenior homeowners or to landlords who provideaffordable rental housing to low income seniors.For homeowners the income limit for programeligibility varies depending on the home’slocation and applicant’s household size. Theassistance is a one-time non-repayablecontribution.Provincial Loan and Mortgage ProgramsParent Apartment Program (Thisprogram involves a repayable loan.)Provides low-interest loans to homeowners foradditions or renovations to a single detacheddwelling to create affordable housingaccommodation for senior family members. Themaximum loan available is $25,000 and themaximum repayable term is 10 years. The senioror seniors must be 50 years of age with acombined income of $20,000 or less.Small Loans Assistance Program (Thisprogram involves a repayable loan.)Provides low-interest loan assistance to help low tomodest income homeowners to undertake homerepairs/renovations. The applicant’s gross annualhousehold income must be less than $35,000 andthe maximum loan available is $20,000.For more information on the home improvementprograms go to the website or contact the regionalor district housing office nearest you (listed below).Website:http://www.gov.ns.ca/coms/housing/index.htmlRegional/District Housing OfficesHousing Services Eastern Regional(Cape Breton) OfficeProvincial Building360 Prince StreetSydney, NS B1P 5L1Toll Free: 1-800-567-2135Phone: 563-2120Fax: 563-2370Housing Services Northern Regional Office161 Terra Cotta DrivePO Box 481New Glasgow, NS B2H 6B6Toll Free: 1-800-933-2101Phone: 755-5065Fax: 752-7133Housing Services Amherst District Office201-2628 Prince Arthur StreetPO Box 486Amherst, NS B4H 3Z5Toll Free: 1-800-933-2101Phone: 667-1161Fax: 667-1594Housing Services Truro District Office60 Lorne StreetTruro, NS B2N 3K3Toll Free: 1-866-525-5454Phone: 893-5999Fax: 893-5609For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Home Maintenance, Renovations, and Environmental Assessments | 99Housing Services Central Regional Office2131 Gottingen Street, 5th FloorPO Box 2462Halifax, NS B3J 3E4Toll Free: 1-800-774-5130Phone: 424-5110Fax: 424-2091Housing Services Bridgewater District Office821 King Street, Suite 4Bridgewater, NS B4V 1B7Toll Free: 1-800-278-2144Phone: 543-7336Fax: 527-1357Housing Services Western Regional Office101 Magee DrivePO Box 1000Middleton, NS B0S 1P0Toll Free: 1-800-564-3483Phone: 825-3481Fax: 825-6560Home Maintenance, Renovations, andEnvironmental AssessmentsEnergy Use in the HomeThe Nova Scotia Department of Energy providesa Toll Free telephone line for Nova Scotians whohave questions about energy use in the home,including insulation, windows, heating systems,condensation, and energy conservation.Website: www.gov.ns.ca/energyEnvironmental Home AssessmentProgramThe Nova Scotia Department of Environmentoffers a free program to educate rural residentsabout proper maintenance of their septic system,water well and heating oil tank. AnEnvironmental Home Assessment helpshomeowners protect their families’ health, savemoney, and protect the environment from theharmful effects of faulty oil tanks, wells and septicsystems.An Environmental Home Assessment includes:• a water and wastewater assessment of yourproperty;• a $100 rebate on septic tank pumping;• a water quality sampling kit;• samples of environmentally friendly cleaners;• and a home oil tank system checklist.In addition, seniors with a household income ofless than $50,000 may be eligible for up to a $3000grant to fix their failing septic system.Call for an appointment.Toll Free: 1-866-500-3427Home Safe Living Inc.Home Safe Living provides services and productsto help seniors and persons with disabilities livesafely and independently at home. Solutionsinclude daily living aids, lift chairs, scooters,walkers, and bathing adaptations, such as bathlifts, walk-in bath and a barrier free showerdisplay.Phone: 404-7233E-mail: info@homesafeliving.comWebsite: www.homesafeliving.comFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

100 | Positive Aging Directory / Home Maintenance, Renovations, and Environmental AssessmentsNova Scotia Home Builders Association(NSHBA)A helpful information package on homerenovations, including a list of members who areprofessional, reputable renovators, is availablefrom the NSHBA, a non-profit organization ofindependent home builders, renovators, andcorporate members. The association works toimprove the housing industry.Phone: 450-5554Toll Free: 1-800-668-2001E-mail: nshba@nshba.ns.caWebsite: www.nshomebuilders.caHome Mobility Special Renovations Inc.At Home Mobility, we know how much yourhome means to you. We specialize in custominterior and exterior renovations to allow peoplewith physical disabilities to comfortably moveand live in the homes. We also offer stair lifts,patio lifts, ceiling lifts, barrier free showers andmultiple bathroom accessibility products.Phone: 407-4677E-mail: info@home-mobility.caWebsite: www.home-mobility.caSOS Safety Options for SeniorsSOS provides modifications to existing tubs toturn them into a low step-in option at anaffordable price. SOS specializes in slip and fallprevention with a wide range of products. Grabbars, floor and tub anti-slip treatments, installedbench seats, toilet raising kits, ramp systems,swing free hinges, and much more.Phone: 259-2544 / 456-591 (text)Toll Free: 1-866-708-1833E-mail: sos@kimmelofcanada.comWebsite: www.kimmelofcanada.comProvincial Health ServicesNova Scotia’s Health CareSystemThe Nova Scotia Government is committed toensuring that everyone in Nova Scotia has accessto a quality health-care system that is integrated,community based, and sustainable.Nova Scotia’s health-care system is comprised ofthe Department of Health and Wellness, 9 districthealth authorities, 37 community health boards,and the IWK Health Centre. Each organizationhas an important role to play in planning for anddelivering health-care services to Nova Scotians.Nova Scotia Department ofHealth and WellnessThe Department of Health and Wellness has amission to work collaboratively to empowerindividuals, families, partners, and communitiesto promote, protect, improve and maintainhealth, prevent illness and injury, and reducedisparities in health status, through a proactiveand sustainable health care system.The Department sets the strategic direction forthe health system by developing legislation andpolicies and setting accountability and qualitystandards related to health/care service deliverythrough monitoring, measuring and evaluation.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 101The Department is responsible for thedevelopment and implementation of anintegrated and strengthened public health systemthrough; Public Health Renewal, PopulationHealth Assessment and Surveillance, HealthyCommunities (Health Eating NS Strategy /Comprehensive Tobacco Control Strategy),Communicable Disease Prevention and Control,Environmental Health, Healthy Development(Healthy Eating, Youth Sexual Health); Chronic-Disease and Injury Prevention (Chronic Disease /Injury Prevention Strategy) and Physical Activity,Sport and Recreation.The Department is also responsible and providesstrategic oversight for Healthcare Quality, Safetyand Wait Times Improvement; Continuing Care(Continuing Care Strategy); Acute and TertiaryCare; Primary Health Care and EmergencyHealth Services; Health Services EmergencyManagement (preparedness & response); MentalHealth, Children’s Services and Addictions(Mental Health Strategy); Physician Services andPharmacare Programs.The Department of Health and Wellness providesfunding to the District Health Authorities and theIWK (Izaak Walton Killam) Health Centre, whoare responsible for health care service deliveryand resource management.Nova Scotia Department of Health and WellnessJoseph Howe Building1690 Hollis Street, PO Box 488Halifax, NS B3J 2R8Phone: 424-5818Toll Free: 1-800-387-6665District Health Authorities andCommunity Health BoardsDistrict Health Authorities (DHAs)Within Nova Scotia, nine DHAs and the IWKHealth Centre govern and manage the delivery ofhospital and community-based health services.Each DHA is governed by a volunteer board ofdirectors that oversees the delivery of healthservices within its community. The Departmentof Health and Wellness provides operationalfunding to the DHAs. They work withcommunity health boards, foundations,auxiliaries, volunteers, and other partners inhealth to meet the health needs of communities.Community Health Boards (CHBs)Within Nova Scotia, the CHBs work to assesslocal health needs and develop community healthplans, which identify ways to improve the overallhealth of the community. CHBs are made up ofvolunteers who work with residents of the healthdistricts to build a health system that meets theneeds of local communities. CHBs develop healthplans for local needs, help support local healthinitiatives, engage in public consultation, andnominate individuals for membership on theboard of directors of DHAs.South Shore HealthServing Lunenburg and Queens counties90 Glen Allan Drive, BridgewaterPhone: 543-4603E-mail: info@ssdha.nshealth.caWebsite: www.southshorehealth.caSouth West HealthServing Shelburne, Yarmouth, and DigbycountiesYarmouth Regional Hospital60 Vancouver Street, YarmouthPhone: 742-3541E-mail: info@swndha.nshealth.caWebsite: www.swndha.nshealth.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

102 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health ServicesAnnapolis Valley HealthServing Annapolis and Kings countiesAVH-Chipman15 Chipman Drive, KentvillePhone: 538-3431Website: www.avdha.nshealth.caAVH Seniors LINCS ProgramPhone: 825-6310Colchester East Hants Health AuthorityServing Colchester County and most of theMunicipality of East Hants207 Willow StreetTruro, NS B2N 5A1Phone: 893-5554 (auto attendant) andPhone: 893-4321 (switchboard)Website: www.cehha.nshealth.caCumberland Health AuthorityServing Cumberland County34 Prince Arthur Street, AmherstPhone: 661-1090Website: www.cha.nshealth.caPictou County Health AuthorityServing Pictou CountyAberdeen Hospital,835 East River Road, New GlasgowPhone: 752-7600Website: www.pcha.nshealth.caGuysborough Antigonish Strait HealthAuthorityServing Antigonish, Guysborough, andRichmond counties and the southern portion ofInverness CountySt. Martha’s Regional Hospital25 Bay Street, AntigonishPhone: 867-4500 ext. 4273Website: www.gasha.nshealth.caCape Breton District Health AuthorityServing Cape Breton, Victoria, and InvernesscountiesCape Breton Regional Hospital1482 George Street, SydneyPhone: 567-7802Website: www.cbdha.nshealth.caCapital HealthServing the Halifax Regional Municipality,West Hants, and Mount UniackeHalifax Infirmary1796 Summer Street, Suite 2142, HalifaxPhone: 473-2700Website: www.cdha.nshealth.caIWK Health Centre5850/5980 University AvenuePO Box 9700, HalifaxPhone: 470-6921Website: www.iwk.nshealth.caNova Scotia Health Insurance/MSINova Scotia’s health-insurance plans, generallyreferred to as Medical Services Insurance (MSI),provide eligible residents with coverage formedically required hospital, medical, dental, andoptometry services, with some restrictions.The pamphlet Insured Health Services in NovaScotia provides detailed information abouteligibility, registration, and the plans themselves.Copies are available from the MSI office.EligibilityTo be eligible for insured health services underthe health-insurance plans, you must be• a Canadian citizen or legally entitled toremain in Canada• a permanent resident of Nova Scotia• ordinarily present in Nova Scotia for at least183 days in any calendar yearFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 103Some people are not eligible for insurancecoverage in Nova Scotia, as they are covered byother health-insurance plans. These peopleinclude regular members of the RCMP and theCanadian Forces, students from other provinces,and inmates of federal penitentiaries. Touristsand visitors to the province are also not eligible.People moving to Nova Scotia from elsewhere inCanada may become eligible for insured healthservices programs on the first day of the thirdmonth following the month in which theybecome a resident of Nova Scotia. During thiswaiting period, they would continue to receivecoverage from their former province of residence.It is their responsibility to contact that provinceto ensure that their coverage is continued.People from outside Canada who are establishingpermanent residence in Nova Scotia may applyfor coverage. Contact the MSI office for details.RegistrationYou can register through the MSI office by phoneor in person.Nova Scotia Health CardsAfter your application has been processed, eachmember of your family will receive a Nova ScotiaHealth Card that must be presented wheneverinsured services are required. Carry your signedhealth card with you at all times.Lost or Stolen CardsThere is a $10 charge to replace a lost or stolenhealth card. Visit or contact the MSI office at theaddress and phone number listed below.Change of AddressIt is in your best interest to ensure that MSI hasyour most up-to-date contact information andmailing address. If your address changes, youshould contact MSI.Medical Services Insurance (MSI)PO Box 500Halifax, NS B3J 2S1Phone: 496-7008Toll Free: 1-800-563-8880E-mail: msienquiry@medavie.bluecross.caWebsite: www.gov.ns.ca/health/msiAmbulance ServicesYou are highly advised to call for an EmergencyHealth Services (EHS) ambulance for medicalemergencies. Dial 911 for help. Highly trainedparamedics can provide immediate assistance tominimize further injury, especially in cases ofsuspected stroke or heart attack. Payment plansare available, so don’t let the cost of an ambulanceprevent you from calling 911. It can make thedifference between life and death. If yourambulance bill is related to a motor vehicleaccident or work-related injury and you haveStipulated Third Party Insurance, you mustsubmit your bill to your insurer for payment.Users of ambulance services pay a portion of thecost of providing the service.Tip: Since ambulance fees are not an insuredservice, anyone who travels outside Nova Scotia isstrongly advised to purchase travel insurance tocover ambulance fees incurred in otherprovinces/countries.Ambulance FeesPayment plans are available for all patientstransported by ambulance. The following fees aresubject to change without notice:No fee: There is no fee for medically essentialtransportation between approved health-carefacilities, provided that you are a resident of NovaScotia with a valid MSI card.$134.52: This fee applies to an individual who istransported from an incident location to anapproved facility, provided that he or she has a validFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

104 | Programs for Positive Aging / Provincial Health ServicesMSI card. The same fee will apply to an individualwho is transported from an approved facility to hisor her place of residence, with a physician’s approval.Note: The fees listed above pertain to patients whodo not have Stipulated Third Party Insurancecoverage. The fees below apply only to patientswith that insurance coverage.$168.14: This fee applies to a mobility-challengedpatient whose transport either begins or ends athis or her place of residence and is to aphysician’s office, dentist’s office,physiotherapist’s facility, or respite-care facility.Written approval from a physician is required toobtain the mobility-challenged rate.$672.57: This fee applies to an individual who istransported from a motor vehicle collision to anapproved facility. The same fee will apply if anindividual has a work-related injury and Workers’Compensation coverage.$1,008.84: This fee applies to all non-interfacilitytransports for non-Nova Scotia Canadian citizens.$1,008.84: This fee applies to all transports fornon-Canadian citizens.Payment ProcessAn invoice will be sent to you in the mail advisingyou of the fee and where to send your payment.Special arrangements: If you cannot afford to paythe invoice all at once, contact the EHS BillingOffice to set up a payment plan that will allowyou to pay the invoice over time, interest free,until it has been paid in full.Appeal process: If you feel you have been billedincorrectly or have an issue with the service youreceived, you should discuss the matter with yourlocal billing office. If the issue cannot be resolvedby the billing administrator, you can make aformal appeal. Appeal packages can be obtainedthrough the billing department at the numberslisted below.EHS Billing OfficePhone: 832-8337Toll Free: 1-888-280-8884Website: www.gov.ns.ca/health/811 Provides 24-Hour HealthInformation and Advice811 gives you access to non-emergency healthinformation and advice. Registered nurses willgive you the information you need to help youdecide what care you need and to providereassurance regarding all kinds of general healthissues and questions. Advice and informationmay include a recommendation to see yourdoctor or visit your local emergency department.You can also get the answers to health questionsand concerns. Nurses can also provide you withinformation about services that are available inyour community.Some examples of when to call 811 include:• You have a question about a health issue;• You want to know if a rash needs medicalattention;• You need to know if a hot or cold compress isbetter on a sprain; or• You want to know what resources areavailable in your community to provide helpwith special diets, nutrition planning or howto quit smoking.If you or a family member does not speakEnglish, 811 can provide services in French andmany other languages. Services in other languagesare offered through a third party interpretationservice and include, but are not limited to, Arabic,Farsi, and Cantonese. Reliable information abouthealth topics that interest you is also availableonline.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Programs for Positive Aging / Provincial Health Services | 105Phone: dial 8-1-1 in Nova Scotia.Hearing-impaired, dial 7-1-1 (TTY)Website: www.NSHealthLink811.caNova Scotia Seniors’ PharmacareProgramThe ProgramThe Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare Program isa provincial drug insurance plan that helpsseniors, who qualify for the Program, with thecost of their prescription drugs.What Is Covered?Pharmacare pays for certain prescribed drugs,supplies and related services dispensed bypharmacies in Nova Scotia. Drugs and suppliescovered by the Program are listed in the NovaScotia Formulary. A committee of pharmacistsand physicians review evidence based research,which is used to determine the drugs that areincluded as benefits under the Program.Before prescribing certain drugs, the medicalprofessional prescribing will need to obtain specialapproval from Pharmacare. Our customer servicerepresentatives, your prescriber and pharmacistcan answer questions about this process. You canalso get information on our website.Website: www.nspharmacare.caWho Is Eligible?You are eligible to join the Program if you:• are a permanent resident of Nova Scotia;• have a valid Nova Scotia Health Card;• are at least 65 years old.You are not eligible to join the Program if you:• have coverage through Veterans AffairsCanada;• have coverage through Non-Insured HealthBenefits;• have coverage through Nova Scotia FamilyPharmacare;• have any other public or private plan thatcovers most of your medications and suppliesafter your 65th birthday.What If I Have Private Or Other PublicDrug Coverage?If you have private or other public drug coverage,you cannot join the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program.However, if your coverage ends for any reason,you can join the Seniors’ Pharmacare Programwithout having to pay the late entry penalty. To besure you are not charged a late penalty you mustshow that you had other drug coverage after your65th birthday. To learn more about what you needin this situation, please call.Phone: 429-6565Toll Free: 1-800-544-6191Three Important Things to Know If YouHave Private Insurance:If you have private drug coverage, check withyour private drug plan to see if your coverage iscontinued after your 65th birthday and whetheror not the coverage is reduced in any way.If you have other drug insurance after your 65thbirthday and the copayments you paid under thatinsurance plan add up to more than what youwould have paid had you been enrolled inSeniors’ Pharmacare Program, you can apply tothe Seniors’ Pharmacare Program to have thedifference reimbursed.If your claims are submitted electronically byyour pharmacy to your private insurer, you maysend either your official prescription receipt ormedical expense report from the pharmacy. Ifyour claims are submitted manually to yourprivate insurer, we require a duplicate officialprescription receipt and an explanation ofbenefits from your private insurer. SubmissionsFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

106 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Servicesshould clearly indicate 1) the total cost of theprescription; 2) the amount paid by your privateinsurer and 3) the amount you have paid out ofpocket.What If I Am A New Resident toNova Scotia?If you have just moved to Nova Scotia, you mustfirst apply for and receive a Nova Scotia HealthCard before you can register with the Nova ScotiaSeniors’ Pharmacare Program. You must applyfor Seniors’ Pharmacare Program within 90 daysof receiving your Nova Scotia Health Card toavoid the late entry penalty.What Does The Program Cost Me?Seniors contribute to the Seniors’ PharmacareProgram in two ways—by paying a premium andby paying a copayment. Both have an annualmaximum.The premium is the fee you must pay each year tojoin the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program. Someseniors may have their premium reduced or maynot have to pay one at all depending on theirincome level or whether they receive theGuaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).Website: www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/isp/oas/gis-main_e.shtmlThe copayment is the percentage of theprescription cost that you must pay each time youhave a prescription filled at the pharmacy.How Much Premium Do I Have To Pay?When you sign up for the Seniors’ PharmacareProgram, your premium is calculated based onyour income and the number of months remainingin the program year (April 1–March 31). Themaximum annual premium a senior would pay iscurrently $424.If you receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement(GIS) you still have to pay the copayment, but youdo not have to pay a premium unless you have anoutstanding balance from the previous year.Pharmacare will confirm with Human Resourcesand Skills Development Canada that you receivethe Guaranteed Income Supplement. You do nothave to contact them to request any information.Pharmacare will do this for you.Income Levels:Single Seniors:If your annual income is below $18,000 you maynot have to pay a premium. If your annualincome is between $18,000 and $24,000, you maybe able to pay a reduced premium.Married Seniors:If your joint annual income is below $21,000 youmay not have to pay a premium. If your jointannual income is between $21,000 and $28,000,you may be able to pay a reduced premiumNote: All seniors must pay a copayment, evenwhen the premium is reduced.How Much Copayment Do I Have ToPay?The copayment you must pay is 30 percent of thetotal cost of each prescription. For example, if thetotal cost of your prescription is $50, you mustpay 30 percent, which would be $15. Currentlythe maximum annual copayment is $382. Whenyou have paid the annual maximum copayment,Pharmacare will pay the approved cost of yourmedications that are covered under the Seniors’Pharmacare Program until the end of theprogram year, which is March 31st. You cancontact the Pharmacare office to get yourcopayment balance at any time.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 107Sometimes, you may have to pay more than theannual maximum copayment. This could happenwhen:• you want the brand name drug, which is moreexpensive than the generic; or• the prescribed drug or supply costs more thanthe maximum amount the Seniors’Pharmacare Program will pay; or• the prescribed drug is not covered by theSeniors’ Pharmacare Program.Please note the extra money you may pay forthese prescriptions does not count towardsreaching your annual maximum copayment. Ifyou find yourself in one of these situations, youmay want to talk to the medical professional whoprescribed the medication or to your pharmacist.They may be able to recommend a comparablemedication that is covered by the Seniors’Pharmacare Program.How Does The Program Work?When you enroll, your Seniors’ Pharmacarecoverage starts on the first day of the month inwhich, you turn age 65. Your Nova Scotia HealthCard is also your Pharmacare Card. When youtake your prescriptions to the pharmacy, youmust show your Nova Scotia Health Card.The portion of the cost of the prescriptioncovered by the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program isbilled directly to the Program. You will berequired to pay only the copayment portion whenyou receive your prescription.How Do I Sign Up?If you live in Nova Scotia and have a Nova ScotiaHealth Card, you will receive a Seniors’Pharmacare Program information package two tothree months before your 65th birthday. If youdecide to join the Program, you must return thecompleted application form within 90 days of thefirst day of the month in which you turned age 65.For example: If your birthday is January 19, yourcompleted forms must be returned by April 1.What If I Don’t Apply When I AmEligible?If you do not apply for Seniors’ PharmacareProgram coverage within 90 days of the first day ofthe month in which you were eligible, or if youdecide to leave the Program for any reason andrejoin later, you may have to pay a late entrypenalty.What Is The Late Entry Penalty?The late entry penalty means you must wait 90days for your coverage to start once you areaccepted into the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program;and you must pay one-and-a-half times thepremium for your coverage for five years.For more information on how to apply forreimbursements, please call us.Phone: 496-7001Toll Free: 1-800-305-5026Annual Registration RenewalYou must renew your Seniors’ PharmacareProgram coverage by April 1st of each year. InFebruary or March, you will receive aninformation package from the Seniors’Pharmacare Program with information aboutrenewing your coverage for the upcoming year(April 1–March 31).Frequently Asked QuestionsHow Can I Pay my Premium?There are two ways to pay your premium:1. A yearly payment can be made by cheque, Visaor MasterCard; or2. Monthly payments can be made by electronicfunds withdrawal from your bank account oryou can pay by cheque, Visa or MasterCard.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

108 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health ServicesUnder What Circumstances Can thePremium Be Reimbursed?Premiums can be refunded for any full monthsyou have paid in advance if you move out of theprovince or are deceased during the programyear. The Seniors’ Pharmacare Program must beadvised in writing within one year of yourrelocation or death for a refund to be issued.How Can I Pay My Copayment?You have two choices for paying yourcopayments. You can pay the 30 percent on everyprescription to the pharmacy when you haveyour prescription filled. Or you can pay the $382annual maximum copayment directly to theSeniors’ Pharmacare Program.If you do not pay a premium and you wish to paythe $382 annual maximum copayment directly tothe Seniors’ Pharmacare Program, you mustcomplete the Copayment Options Form. If youchoose to pay the annual maximum copaymentof $382 for the Program year, you will not bereimbursed any portion of the $382 that you donot use in the year. You should review yourprescription costs from the previous year to helpdecide which option would work best for you.What If I Have To Pay For APrescription?Some circumstances may result in you payingcash for the prescription at the pharmacy. Forexample, if you forget your card. In such cases,you can be reimbursed for the portionPharmacare would have paid. To obtain thisreimbursement, send original prescriptionreceipts to Pharmacare within six months of thedate of purchase. If received after six months,receipts will not be considered forreimbursement.Traveling Outside Nova ScotiaIf you plan to travel outside the province, youmust make sure you have enough medication andsupplies for your trip. We recommend youpurchase health insurance before you depart.The Seniors’ Pharmacare Program will not payfor prescriptions filled in a pharmacy outsideNova Scotia. Exceptions may be considered on acase by case basis. For prescriptions filled outsideof Canada, there is no reimbursement, emergencyor otherwise.You can claim your premium and copayments onyour Income Tax Return tax receipts for theprevious calendar year will be sent to seniorsenrolled in the Program each February.Income TaxThe amounts you pay as your Seniors’Pharmacare copayment are considered medicalexpenses for taxation purposes. You can ask formore information at your pharmacy about yourprescription expenses and details of your out-ofpocketexpense. For further informationregarding how to claim these expenses, pleasecontact Canada Revenue Agency.Toll Free: 1-800-959-8281For More Information about Seniors Pharmacare,please contact us.Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare ProgramNova Scotia Pharmacare ProgramsPO Box 9322Halifax, NS B3K 6A1230 Brownlow Avenue, DartmouthPhone: 429-6565Toll Free: 1-800-544-6191E-mail: SeniorsPharmacare@medavie.bluecross.caFax: 468-9402Website: www.nspharmacare.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 109Guaranteed Income Supplement(GIS)Human Resources and Social Development CanadaToll Free: 1-800-277-9914Website:www.sdc.gc.ca/en/isp/pub/oas/gismain.shtmlHealth Card QuestionsSee Nova Scotia Health Insurance/Medical ServicesInsurance (MSI), page 102 of this directory.Income Tax Notice ofAssessmentCanada Revenue Agency Tax Centre290 Empire AvenueSt. John’s NL A1B 3Z1Toll Free: 1-800-959-8281Website: www.cra-arc.gc.caMedication UseA booklet entitled Knowledge Is the Best Medicineis available from the Department of Seniors. Itcontains useful information about the medicinesyou take. To obtain a copy, call the Department.Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Private Health InsurancePrivate health-insurance carriers offer coveragefor health services not covered by the provincialhealth-insurance programs. These include suchitems as preferred hospital accommodation,prescription drugs, extended health services, andlong-term care insurance.The Yellow Pages of your local telephonedirectory lists local health-insurance providersunder the heading of Insurance, Life and Health.Continuing Care ServicesContinuing Care is an integral part of NovaScotia’s integrated health system. It serves peoplewho need ongoing care outside of hospital, eitheron a long-term or a short-term basis. Servicesinclude:• Home Care• Home Oxygen• Self-Managed Care• HELP – Bed Loan Program• Caregiver Benefit• Personal Alert Assistance Program• Supportive Care Program• Facility-based Respite Care• Long Term Care (such as nursing homes,residential care facilities and communitybased options)• Adult Protection ServicesFor specific information on Continuing Careservices or to talk to a qualified staff person aboutyour needs for care and the services that wouldbest meet them, call the Continuing Care toll freeline from anywhere in Nova Scotia. Hours are8:30 am–4:30 pm seven days a week.Toll Free: 1-800-225-7225Website: www.gov.ns.ca/health/ccsHome CareHome Care provides community-based healthcare services and assistance with the dailyactivities of living to Nova Scotians of all ageswho require support to stay in their homes for aslong as is safely possible. Home Care services areprovided to individuals who meet the programeligibility criteria and are based on acomprehensive assessment of the person’s needs.The services are meant to add to the help peoplecan receive from others, such as family members,the community, or friends. Home Care is alwaysthe first option considered for care in theFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

110 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Servicescommunity; it works together with other parts ofthe health care system.Home Care services can support and prolongindependent community living, prevent or delayadmission to either a long term care facility orhospital, and promote earlier discharges ofpatients from hospital, when appropriate. HomeCare also helps link clients to professionalservices and other community-based resourcessuch as Meals on Wheels or foot care clinics.Home care will supplement the help youcurrently have in your community, not replace it.The following services available through HomeCare are delivered by a network of health-careprofessionals and home support workers. Allservice providers must meet standards fortraining and competency set by the Departmentof Health and Wellness and by their respectiveprofessional associations and governing bodies.Home SupportA range of personal care and home supportservices are available. Personal care services helpthe client with daily living tasks such asdressing/undressing, bathing, toilet use, feeding,and help with mobilization. Home supportservices also help the client with tasks such aslight housekeeping, laundry, and mealpreparation. In-home respite services forcaregivers are also available.SENIORS for SENIORSCompanions/homemakers assistingseniors in their own homes.SERVING SENIORS SINCE 1990For a free brochure outliningrates and services call:HRM 454-3674Nursing ServicesHome Care nurses provide a variety of nursingservices in client’s homes. Nursing servicesthrough Home Care include nursing assessment,health teaching, health monitoring and treatment.Direct nursing care in the home can includeactivities such as intravenous therapy, dressingchanges, catheter care, post-operative carefollowing hip or knee replacement surgery andassistance with medication management.Assessment ProcessIf you require an assessment for Home Care, acare coordinator will call you and arrange for atime to meet with you to complete theassessment. Urgent assessments take priority andare addressed first. The assessment will involvelooking at what care services you are eligible toreceive based on your needs.Ongoing Case ManagementThe care coordinator provides ongoingmonitoring and adjustment of Home Careservices, as your needs change. The carecoordinator can also help you to connect withprograms in the community, such as mealprograms or foot-care clinics. If your needsexceed what Home Care can provide, your carecoordinator will provide you with informationthat may include an application for long-termcare placement. Home Care services may beprovided up to the approximate equivalent of thepublic cost of a long-term care placement. If yourequire long-term care, the care coordinator mayassist you with the process for placement in ahome that will best meet your needs.Home OxygenThe home oxygen service provides Nova Scotianswho have medical needs with access to oxygen foruse in and outside of the home. The programprovides oxygen concentrators, portable oxygencylinders, and related supplies to individuals whoFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 111require long-term oxygen therapy and who meetthe program and medical eligibility requirements.Client Fees Home Care and Home OxygenDepending on their income and family size, theremay be a minimal charge to Home Care clientsfor home support services and/or home oxygenservices they receive. If you use both homesupport services and the home oxygen services,your maximum monthly charge will be equivalentto your home care maximum amount. There areno charges for nursing services provided throughhome care or for the supplies used during anursing visit. The fees charged to the client arenot intended to recover the full cost of providingthe service. The care coordinator will determineapplicable client fees during the assessment. Theamount you pay is determined by your incomeand family size. A sliding fee scale is used, andfees for each income category are outlined in atable that is available upon request. There is amonthly maximum amount that any client can becharged, depending on the client income categoryhe or she falls into. Your care coordinator canhelp you determine your maximum monthlycharge. Below are a few examples of the HomeCare fees charged, based on different annualincomes and family sizes.Annual Family Income$0 to $18,785Regardless of the family size, there is no chargefor supportive care services and no monthlyoxygen fee.$18,786 to $35,570If you are single, there is an $11.43 an hour fee forsupportive care services, a $68.61 monthly fee foroxygen and a maximum fee amount of $114.30 amonth for all Home Care services received. Ifthere are two people in the family, there is nocharge for supportive care services and nomonthly oxygen fee.$35,571 to $43,823If you are single, there is an $11.43 an hour fee forsupportive care services, a $137.21 monthly feefor oxygen and a maximum fee amount of$228.60 a month for all Home Care servicesreceived. If there are two people in the family, thehourly rate for supportive services is $11.43, themonthly oxygen fee is $68.61 and the maximumfee amount is $114.30 a month for all Home Careservices.$43,824 to $50,075If you are single, there is an $11.43 an hour fee forsupportive care services, $205.81 monthly fee foroxygen and a maximum fee amount of $342.90 amonth for all Home Care services received. Ifthere are two people in the family, the hourly ratefor supportive care services is $11.43, the monthlyoxygen fee is $137.21 and the maximum feeamount is $228.60 a month for all Home Careservices.Self-Managed CareThe Self-Managed Care program provides clientswith funding to directly employ care providers forthe purpose of meeting their approved serviceneeds and for other approved expenditures.Clients will assume full responsibility forcoordination and management of the fundedservices to increase control over their lives andenhance their participation in the community byactively participating in the development of theircare planning and to directly arrange andadminister their own support service needs.Conditions of the funding are governed by acontract between the Department of Health andWellness and eligible clients. Self-Managed Carepromotes and supports individual initiative, selfreliance,self-sufficiency, and responsibility. Theclient must be able to fully participate indecisions, make arrangements regarding his orher own care requirements, and enter into acontractual agreement.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

112 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health ServicesUnder the Self-Managed Care program,individuals may be able to access funding up to amonthly maximum of $3,780.29 (or 18.36/hr)effective April 1, 2011. Funding is available forsupport services such as personal care andhomemaking. Registered professional healthservices, like nursing, are provided directly byContinuing Care in accordance with assessedneed and program policies. Funding is notavailable to cover the purchase of registeredprofessional services. People accessing Self-Managed Care may also be subject to the HomeCare fee schedule outlined above.HELP Bed Loan ProgramThe HELP Bed Loan Program supports individualsto stay independent in their homes as long aspossible by providing temporary loans of hospitaltypebeds to eligible Nova Scotians to use in theirhomes. The program is funded by the Departmentof Health and Wellness and managed by theCanadian Red Cross – Nova Scotia Region. Eligibleindividuals receive the bed at no charge and for aslong as they need it. Call the Continuing Care tollfree line to access this service.Caregiver BenefitThe Caregiver Benefit recognizes the importantrole of caregivers in their efforts to assist lovedones and friends. The program is targeted at lowincome care recipients who have a high level ofdisability or impairment as determined by a homecare assessment. A caregiver must provide overtwenty hours a week of unpaid care in order toqualify for this program. If the caregiver and thecare recipient both qualify for the program, thecaregiver will receive the Caregiver Benefit of$400 per month.Please call the Continuing Care toll free numberto apply for the Caregiver Benefit. If you arealready receiving Continuing Care services,contact your Continuing Care Coordinator.Personal Alert AssistanceThe Personal Alert Assistance Program providesup to $480 per year to eligible seniors who areover 65 year of age to pay for a personal alertassistance service. The program is targeted at lowincome seniors who are receiving publicly fundedhome care services as of December 31, 2010, havea history of recent falls and use a cane, wheelchairor walker. For more information, visit theDepartment of Health and Wellness website andcall the toll free number to apply for the program.Supportive CareThe Supportive Care Program supports clientswith cognitive impairments with funding of$500/month to purchase home support services(personal care, respite, meal preparation, andhomemaking) that would otherwise be deliveredthrough the provincial home care program.Under this program a person may also be eligibleto receive reimbursement for snow removalservices, up to a maximum of $495/year.Respite CareSome long-term care homes have respite-carebeds set aside to allow your care needs to be metin a long-term care home while your caregivershave a break. Call the Continuing Care toll freeline to learn more about the respite services forcaregivers available through the Continuing Careprogram. Respite services are also provided bymany private home care agencies.Long Term CareLong Term Care provides accommodation,supervisory care, personal care, and nursingservices to individuals who can no longer liveindependently in the community with their familyand other supports available. If your care needsexceed what Home Care can provide, ContinuingCare staff can help with your admission to alicensed or approved Long Term Care home,For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 113depending on the type of care you need. Call theContinuing Care toll free line for a listing of thehomes in your area or visit the website.Toll free: 1-800-225-7225Website:http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/ccs/directories_facilities.aspTypes of HomesIndividuals applying for Long Term Care throughContinuing Care are admitted to one of thefollowing types of homes, depending on their careneeds:Nursing homes: There are 90 nursing homeswith a combined total of 6,944 beds. The homesare licensed and regularly inspected by theDepartment of Health and Wellness. Allindividuals requiring this level of care can applythrough Continuing Care by calling the toll freenumber above.Residential Care Facilities: These facilities arelicensed by the Department of Health andWellness to provide accommodation, supervision,and personal care for four or more people. Thereare 41 facilities with a combined total of 848 beds.The facilities are regulated and regularlyinspected by the department. Individualsrequiring this level of care can generally applythrough Continuing Care by calling the toll freenumber above.Community-Based Options: These homes areapproved by the Department of Health andWellness to provide care similar to that inResidential Care Facilities but for one to threepeople. Approved homes are inspected by thedepartment and must follow the Long Term CareCommunity Based Options ProgramRequirements. Individuals requiring this level ofcare can apply through Continuing Care bycalling the toll free number above.Application/Assessment ProcessContact the Continuing Care toll free line toapply for placement to a Long Term Care home.A care coordinator will call you and arrange for atime to meet with you to complete the assessmentand application process. Together, you and thecare coordinator will determine whether homecare or long term care is best for you. The carecoordinator will also collect the information thatstarts the financial application process for helpwith accommodation costs. After the carecoordinator assesses your care needs, yourapplication will be sent to an eligibility reviewauthority in the Department of Health andWellness for final approval to determine the typeof facility that best meets your needs. Your namewill then be placed on the waiting list for thehomes of your choice, according to your carelevel decision date. The eligibility review authoritydecides each case based on an individual’s needs,the legislation (the Social Assistance Act, AdultProtection Act, and Homes for Special Care Act)and other provincial long term care policies andstandards.Eligibility Appeal ProcessIf you disagree with the decision made on youreligibility for long term care, there is anadministrative review process that you candiscuss with your care coordinator.Choosing a HomeIf you are currently living at home, you will beasked to identify the community you wish to livein and the long term care home in which youwould prefer to live. The home you select couldbe in a community anywhere within Nova Scotia.Note: If you agree to be placed on the waiting listfor more than one home, you must acceptplacement in the first home that becomesavailable.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

114 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health ServicesWaiting ListsA person is placed on the waiting list for a longterm care home on the date the care level decisionis made by the Department of Health andWellness. The department coordinates thewaiting list chronologically by that date.Waiting for Admission from HomeThe amount of time you will be required to waitbefore being admitted into a home depends on howmany people are waiting to get into the home orhomes you selected. If your situation worsens afteryou apply for care and while you are waiting for anopening, your care coordinator may be able toarrange for other services, such as, additional homecare or respite care. If you feel you need hospitalcare, don’t hesitate to call your family doctor.Admission from HomeIf you are living at home and are offered aplacement at a long term care facility you hadchosen, your acceptance is generally expectedwithin the day of offer. An admission date will thenbe arranged with the long term care facility. If yourefuse to accept the offer, you will be considerednot ready for admission to any home and yourname may then be removed from all waiting lists.Deferring Long Term Care AdmissionIf you are living at home and you are offered aplace in a long-term care facility, you may deferlong-term care placement once for up to threemonths. Approaching the end of the three-monthdeferral period, your care coordinator will contactyou to see if you want to reactivate yourapplication for long-term care or withdraw yourapplication. Your care needs will be reviewed aswell as the list of facilities you wish to stay in. Ifyou are living at home and do not wish to deferyour long-term placement for three months, youwill be considered not ready for admission to anyhome and your name will be removed from allwaiting lists. You may reapply at a later date bycontacting Continuing Care’s toll-free line.Transferring from One Home to AnotherIf you are placed in a home and decide you wantto move to a different home, you can contact theContinuing Care toll free line to arrange for yourname to be placed on the waiting list for thefacility of your choice. If you are placed in afacility that was not your first choice, your namewill remain on the waiting list until you reachyour preferred facility.Fees for Long Term CareEffective January 1, 2005, the Department ofHealth and Wellness began fully covering thehealth-care component of long term care facilitycosts for eligible residents. That leaves residentsto pay the accommodation costs as well aspersonal expenses, similar to people living in thecommunity. Each year, the department sets thestandard accommodation rates based on theaverage operating costs of the three types of longterm care facilities across the province. Thefollowing rates are effective for one year fromNovember 1, 2011 to October 31, 2012:• Nursing homes: standard accommodationcharge of $99.00 per day• Residential care facilities: standardaccommodation charge of $61.00 per day• Community based option: standardaccommodation charge of $49.50 per dayThere is no additional fee for private rooms.Individuals who cannot pay the standardaccommodation charge can apply to have theircharge reduced, leaving the remaining costs to bepaid by the Department of Health and Wellness.A person’s rate can be reduced through afinancial assessment based on his or her netincome. Net income is derived from line 236 (netincome) minus line 435 (taxes payable) of thepersons most recently completed CanadaRevenue Agency Income Tax and Benefit Return.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 115Financial Assessment ProcessAs part of your application to a long term carehome, your care coordinator will help you getstarted on the financial assessment process. If youare applying for a reduction to the standardaccommodation charge, you will be asked aboutyour income and required to sign consent formsthat will allow the financial assessment reviewofficers from the Department of Health andWellness to verify your financial information withthe Canada Revenue Agency. This information iskept confidential. The financial assessmentdetermines whether you are eligible for a reducedaccommodation charge.Protection of Persons in CareThere is legislation in Nova Scotia which aims toprotect patients or residents 16 years of age orolder receiving care in health facilities that arelicensed or approved under the Departments ofHealth and Wellness or Community Services.These include nursing homes and residential-carefacilities, small-option homes and communitybasedoptions, hospitals, and homes for the agedor disabled people. Allegations of abuse in thesefacilities can be reported to the Protection ofPersons in Care office at the Department ofHealth and Wellness.Toll free: 1-800-225-7225Website: www.gov.ns.ca/health/ppactLicensing, Standards, andQuality of CareQuestions or concerns about the licensing,standards, and quality of Continuing Careservices (Home Care and Long Term Care)should be directed to:Monitoring and Evaluation, Continuing CareDepartment of Health and WellnessPO Box 488Halifax, NS B3J 2R8Phone: 424-0104Adult Protection ServicesIn Nova Scotia, the Adult Protection Service isgoverned by the Adult Protection Act. Thislegislation, along with the Canadian Charter ofRights and Freedoms guides all aspects of AdultProtection.Who might need protection?An adult 16 years and older who is living in asituation of significant risk of self neglect orexperiencing serious harm due to a mental orphysical condition. Adult Protection has theauthority to intervene based on the following:The person is living at an immediate andsignificant level of risk and does not understandand appreciate the level of risk he/she is living in;or, the person does not have the physical capacityto remove him/herself from the situation of risk;or, the person has a permanent, irreversiblecondition that affects his/her physical or mentalability to protect him/herself.Do I have to report a suspected case of anadult in need of protection?Yes. The Adult Protection Act requires that youreport any such information to the Department ofHealth and Wellness, whether or not theinformation is confidential or privileged. Noaction lies against a person who gives informationunless the giving of the information is donemaliciously or without reason and probable cause.DID YOU KNOW?More Gaelic is spoken in Nova Scotia than in Scotland.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

116 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health ServicesHow do I report a suspected case ofneglect or abuse?If you know of an adult in need of protection, youmust report it immediately to the Department ofHealth and Wellness. If you feel the person’s lifeis in danger, call 911.What happens when I report a suspectedcase of abuse or neglect?Referrals will be assigned to an Adult Protectionworker for further investigation. If the AdultProtection worker establishes there are reasonableand probable grounds to believe the individual isan adult in need of protection, the AdultProtection worker will complete an assessment.If required, a care plan to mitigate the risks to theclient will be established. This could includereferrals for services in the home or placement ina Department of Health and Wellness orCommunity Services facility.What about financial abuse?The Adult Protection Act does not coversituations of financial abuse. Situations of allegedfinancial abuse should be referred to your localpolice department. They will investigate todetermine if the financial abuse is a crime andwill recommend how to proceed.Addiction ServicesThis service provides prevention, treatment, andrehabilitation services for individuals (and theirfamilies) with alcohol, drug, gambling, and tobaccoproblems. For more information, contact one ofthe district offices below or visit the website.Website: www.addictionservices.ns.caCapital District Health AuthorityServing the Halifax Regional Municipality,West Hants, and Mount UniackePhone: 424-8866 (Central Intake Line)Toll Free: 1-866-340-6700Cape Breton District and GuysboroughAntigonish Strait Health AuthoritiesServing Cape Breton Island, Antigonish, andGuysborough countiesToll Free: 1-888-291-3535Public Health ServicesPublic Health Services works in partnership with communities, families, and individuals to preventillness, protect and promote health, and achieve well-being. Staff includes public health nurses,health educators, dental hygienists, nutritionists, support staff, medical officers of health,epidemiologists, and administrators and managers.District Main OfficesWolfvilleServing Annapolis, Kings, Lunenburg, Queens,Digby, Yarmouth, and Shelburne countiesPhone: 542-6310TruroServing Colchester, Cumberland, and Pictoucounties and most of the Municipality of EastHantsPhone: 893-5820SydneyServing Cape Breton, Victoria, Inverness,Richmond, Antigonish, and GuysboroughcountiesPhone: 563-2400DartmouthServing the Halifax Regional Municipality,West Hants, and Mount UniackePhone: 481-5800For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 117Pictou County Health Authority,Cumberland Health Authority, andColchester East Hants Health AuthorityServing Pictou, New Glasgow, Amherst,Springhill, Truro and Elmsdale areasPictou: 485-4335New Glasgow: 755-7017Amherst: 667-7094Springhill: 597-8647Truro: 893-5900East Hants: 883-0295Annapolis Valley HealthServing Annapolis Royal, Berwick, Bridgetown,Canning, Grand Pre, Greenwood, Hantsport,Kentville, Kingston, Lawrencetown, Middleton,Milford, New Minas, Paradise, Port Williams,Sheffield Mills, and WolfvilleKentville: 679-2392Wolfville: 542-6370Middleton: 825-6828Berwick: 538-9590South West HealthServing Barrington Passage, Shelburne,Yarmouth, Digby, and Church Point areasBarrington Passage: 637-1432Shelburne: 875-8645Yarmouth: 742-2406Digby: 245-5888Church Point: 645-3502South Shore HealthServing Lunenburg and Queens countiesBridgewater: 543-7882Liverpool: 354-3422Lunenburg: 634-7325www.southshorehealth.caProblem Gambling Help LineSee the information on page 31.Mental Health ServicesA wide range of mental health services are offeredby district health authorities to meet the needs ofNova Scotians, including seniors. Specializedmental health services for seniors are offered insome health districts. These are described afterthe list of mental health services offices below.Mental Health Services OfficesAmherst: 667-3879Antigonish: 863-4511Bridgewater: 527-5228Chester: 275-2373Dartmouth: 466-1830Digby: 245-4709Glace Bay: 849-4413Halifax (QEII): 454-1400 / 1440Inverness: 258-1911Kentville: 679-2870Liverpool: 354-2721Middleton: 825-4825New Glasgow: 755-1137New Waterford: 862-7195North Sydney: 794-8551Shelburne: 875-4200Sydney: 567-7730Truro: 893-5526Waterville: 538-3103, ext.136Windsor: 792-2042Yarmouth: 742-4222Seniors Mental Health ProgramCape Breton District Health AuthorityThis program is designed to meet the mentalhealth needs of seniors in the Cape Breton HealthDistrict. Health-care professionals experienced inseniors’ mental health provide assessment,treatment, and information to clients as well assupport and information to families and the staffin long-term care facilities. Particular areas offocus are the identification and treatment ofseniors with mental illness and the managementof challenging behaviours. A variety of servicesFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

118 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Servicesare available, including health promotion,education, outreach (home visitations), clinicappointments, and regularly scheduled clinics inlong-term care facilities within the district. Staffwork in consultation with a local psychiatrist,family physicians (both within the communityand long-term care facilities) and periodicallylocal geriatric services. Clinical Referrals toSeniors Mental Health may be made to CentralIntake at 567-7730.The Challenging BehaviorResource Consultants and Seniors Mental HealthNurses may be contacted at 567-1729.Brian Oram, ManagerEmergency & Acute Outpatient Mental HealthServicesCape Breton District Health Authority1482 George St,Sydney, NS B1P 1P3Phone: 567-7742Seniors’ Mental Health ServiceCapital Health—Halifax County RegionThis service is designed to meet the mental healthneeds of people aged 65 and older. A variety ofservices are available, including health promotion,education, outreach (home visitations), groupbased offerings, and in-patient programs. Healthcareprofessionals experienced in the field ofseniors mental health provide treatment andinformation to clients as well as support andinformation to family members. An emphasis isplaced on providing services in the home orcommunity setting.The Seniors’ Healthy Living Program offerseducation and support to seniors who experienceanxiety and depression. Educational andtherapeutic groups include learning positivehabits for healthy living, relaxation, and dealingwith negative thinking.A person’s mental health is as important as his orher physical health and is essential for copingwith the challenges of aging. The Seniors’ MentalHealth Service encourages all seniors to accessmental health support and help when needed asearly intervention is linked to better outcomes.Seniors have much to offer their families andcommunities and deserve optimal health,independence and functioning.Nova Scotia Hospital sitePhone: 464-6054orQueen Elizabeth II sitePhone: 473-7799Seniors’ Mental Health ServiceKings and Annapolis counties –AVDHA,Mental Health & Addictions ServicesWe are an interdisciplinary team of health careproviders who work with older adults, familiesand caregivers to assess and treat mental healthissues in later life. We believe that older adultsdeserve optimal physical, emotional and spiritualhealth. Our service provides home visits, clinicappointments and Nursing Home visits in Kingsand Annapolis Counties. We value ourpartnerships with family physicians, SeniorsLINCS, the Continuing Care Sector, theAlzheimer’s Society and others. We are a memberof the Nova Scotia Seniors Mental HealthNetwork and the Canadian Coalition of SeniorsMental Health and follow best practice standardsand guidelines. Early memory loss education andsupport groups are offered throughout the year aswell as a monthly caregiver support group. Weoffer education and health promotion outreach.Kings CountyPhone: 679-2870orAnnapolis CountyPhone: 825-4825For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 119Preventing FallsAging Well TogetherAnyone can fall, but as we get older, we are moreat risk of falling and more likely to be injured as aresult of a fall. Falls are the most preventablehealth concern for older adults. Aging WellTogether grew out of the Preventing FallsTogether program, and is now integral to thework of Community Links, funded by NovaScotia Health and Wellness. Aging Well TogetherCoalitions around the province work withorganizations and communities to supportawareness, action and change with a focus on fallsprevention, physical activity, and other issues thataffect seniors’ well-being.Regional Coordinators:Western Nova Scotia – Carla MalayPhone: 682-2090E-mail: nswest@ageingwelltogether.caCentral Nova Scotia – Brenda MacKinnonPhone: 863-5040E-mail: nscentral@ageingwelltogether.caEastern Nova Scotia – Cheryl MacQuarriePhone: 862-4537E-mail: nseast@ageingwelltogether.caCapital Region – Anne CorbinPhone: 422-0914Email: nscapital@ageingwelltogether.caFalls ClinicNova Scotians aged 65 and over who have fallenor have mobility and balance difficulties can bereferred to the Falls Clinic by their family doctoror by any professional with agreement from thefamily doctor. Professionals will assess thesenior’s overall health status and medications, therisk factors involved in falling, home safety,walking aids, footwear and foot care, and homesupport. They will then recommend treatmentand provide counselling. The goal of the clinic isto prevent future falls for those at risk of falling.Falls Clinic, Geriatric Day HospitalCamp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, 1stFloorHalifax, NS B3H 2E1Phone: 473-2493MySurgery Website for OrthopaedicPatientsThe MySurgery website is Nova Scotia’s onlinesource of information for hip and kneereplacement patients and their caregivers. Thewebsite shows patients what to do and what toexpect from the time their family doctor refersthem to an orthopaedic surgeon to the recoveryperiod after surgery. Over 90 different topics arecovered using information created by health careprofessionals.Website: http://mysurgery.nshealth.caContinue your life-long learning by joiningSENIORS’ COLLEGE ASSOCIATIONOF NOVA SCOTIA (SCANS)For $120 in annual membership dues (andearly registration) take courses of your choicein topics from a wide variety of academicsubjects (such as history, literature, philosophy);each course is one 2–hr. session per week over6–10 weeks in Winter, Spring and Fall terms.For further information, call (902) 444-7588 orvisit: www.theSCANS.caOAKRIDGEMEMORY GARDENSCemetery and Cremation CentrePlanning today, for tomorrow.You’ll love the piece of mind.(902) 832-1313For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

120 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health ServicesSpecialized Health Programs forSeniorsCentre for Health Care of the ElderlyThe centre provides health-care services for olderadults. Specific programs include the geriatricassessment unit, geriatric restorative(rehabilitation) unit, geriatric day hospital, andspecialty outpatient clinics such as the memorydisability clinic and falls clinic. A referral must bemade by a physician. The centre is located in theCamp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII,Halifax. Clinics are also held in Middleton, andAntigonish.Centre for Health Care of the ElderlyCamp Hill Veterans’ Memorial BuildingHalifaxPhone: 473-8603Website: www.cdha.nshealth.caGeriatric Day HospitalQEII Health Sciences CentreThis program provides short-term outpatientrehabilitation for seniors by a team of health-careprofessionals. A physician’s referral is required.Geriatric Day HospitalCamp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, 1st FloorHalifaxPhone: 473-2493Geriatric Medicine, Cape Breton DistrictHealth AuthorityThis service is designed to help meet the healthand aging needs of older adults in the Cape BretonDistrict Health Authority. Health-careprofessionals experienced in seniors’ healthprovide assessment, recommendations,information and support to patients, their families,caregivers and health care providers in the district.This service is accessed by referral from FamilyPhysicians.Palliative and TherapeuticHarmonization (PATH) ClinicIn our traditional culture of cure, many olderpatients with multiple, serious health issues havehad their quality of life reduced by treatmentsthat aim to fix one problem, but worsen or createothers. The Palliative and TherapeuticHarmonization (PATH) Clinic is for frail olderadults with advanced medical conditions, manyrecent hospitalizations, or unmanaged symptoms,where the impact of interventional and complextreatments on quality of life may be questioned.The clinic helps patients/families and caregiversunderstand how to match medical care toindividual goals and predict response totreatment to help with future health decisionmaking.The PATH is run by the Division ofGeriatric Medicine at Dalhousie University andlocated at the Halifax Infirmary Hospital. Aphysician referral is needed.Accommodation for Health-Care Patients and VisitorsQE II Health Sciences CentreAccommodations (Halifax)For details on special accommodation rates forpatients and families using the QEII facilities, visitthe Department of Seniors website and click onOther Important Links.Point Pleasant Lodge (Halifax)The lodge is a non-profit facility withaccommodations for individuals using anymedical services within the Halifax area orvisiting patients. The rooms are non-smoking andinclude a television, telephone service, and aprivate bath. Accommodation for physicallychallenged individuals is available. The lodgeprovides a cafeteria and reading lounge alongwith laundry facilities, an elevator service, andparking ($7 a night). The lodge is within walkingdistance of the QEII Health Sciences Centre andthe IWK Health Centre.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health Services | 121Call for information on rates and familyoccupancy. Reservations are recommended.Point Pleasant Lodge1121 South Park Street, HalifaxPhone: 421-1599E-mail: guestservices@pointpleasantlodge.comWebsite: www.pointpleasantlodge.comThe Lodge That Gives (Halifax)The Canadian Cancer Society’s Lodge That Givesoffers accommodations to cancer patients andtheir families living more than 50 km away fromthe Cancer treatment centre in Halifax. Cancerpatients stay free-of-charge and meals areprovided at no cost. Family members and/orsupport persons are invited to stay or a familymember can stay while a loved one is in thehospital for a small daily rate. First timereservations for the Lodge can be made through abooking clerk at the Nova Scotia CancerTreatment Centre, a cancer specialist, familydoctor or a patient navigator. For moreinformation please contact:Lodge Coordinator – Lodge That GivesCanadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia5826 South Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6Phone: 420-1849 or 1-800-639-0222Website: www.cancer.caFidelis House (Kentville)Fidelis House provides accommodation forpatients needing to be in the Valley area forappointments or treatment as well as families ofpatients who want to be near their loved ones intimes of illness or surgery. It has 12 doubleoccupancyrooms available with a privatewashroom. There is a communal kitchen andliving room with a television. Laundry facilitiesare available. Breakfast foods and coffee and teaare provided. There is a specially equipped roomavailable for physically challenged individuals.The house is staffed around the clock byvolunteers and is within walking distance of theValley Regional Hospital.The room rate is $20 per person a night.Gertrude Morse, CoordinatorFidelis House Society140 Exhibition Street, KentvillePhone: 679-6567Email: info@fidelishouse.caWebsite: www.fidelishouse.caHealth Screening ProgramsNova Scotia Breast Screening ProgramThe Nova Scotia Breast Screening Programassists in the early detection of breast cancer. Itoffers information on breast health andmammography (breast X-ray) and is specificallyfor asymptomatic women (women without anybreast problems) aged 40-49 who have not had amammogram in the past 12 months and womenover the age of 50 who have not had amammogram in the past 2 years.cooking for one or two:Keep easy to fix items in your kitchen, such as fruits, milk or yogurt, cheese and crackers,peanut butter and cereals. High-calorie drinks like Ensure or Boost, and hearty soups, arealso handy.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

122 | Positive Aging Directory / Provincial Health ServicesFrequency: Women aged 40-49 should haveannual screening mammography.Women aged 50-69 should have screeningmammography at two year intervals unless theyhave a strong family history of breast cancer(mother, sister, daughter, father, brother, son),are currently on HRT or the radiologist hasrecommended returning sooner. Provincial/national guidelines recommendations areevidence-based. Women over the age of 70 shouldcontinue to have screening mammography if theyare in good health.Screening clinics have hours of operation that areflexible and convenient. The Halifax clinic islocated at the Halifax Shopping Centre. Otherfixed screening facilities throughout the provinceare located as follows:• Dartmouth General Hospital,• Multiservice Center in Lower Sackville,• Colchester Regional Hospital in Truro,• Regional Hospital in Amherst,• Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow,• St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish,• Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville,• Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney,• South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater• Yarmouth Regional Hospital.To book an appointment or access all facilitiesincluding the mobile vans, women over age 40who have no breast problems or implants mayself-refer by calling:Phone: 473-3960Toll Free: 1-800-565-0548Cervical Cancer Prevention Program(CCPP)CCPP, part of Cancer Care Nova Scotia, isdedicated to decreasing the incidence of cervicalcancer. Its mandate includes public education,health-professional education, the developmentand dissemination of standards for laboratoryservices, a provincial cytology/colposcopyregistry, and research. Pap test awarenessbrochures and information about where to get aPap test in your area are available upon request.Program CoordinatorCervical Cancer Prevention ProgramToll-Free: 1-888-480-8588Phone: 473-7438There is also a mobile service that travels theprovince.Hours: Monday to Friday10am to 4pmBCANS offers a supportive community ofpeople who have been affected by breastcancer. Receive confidential peer support,guidance, and education. Join our PinkPanther Breast Cancer Support Group the3rd Monday from 6:30–8:30pm. Sign upfor e-newsletters at www.abcn.ca andreceive notices about upcoming eventsand meetings. Join our Facebook pagesat BCANS HRM, Pink Panther & BCANSDiscussion Forums.Mill Cove Plaza, 967 Bedford Highway, Suite 205Bedford, NS B4A 1A9 | T: (902) 465-2685Home & Portable Oxygen SystemsCPAP & Asthma Products Province-wide ServiceStairlifts & Mini Elevators1-800-565-2021Scooters & Wheelchairswww.family1stmedical.caPersonal Medical Alarmsstores in New Minas,Orthotics and FootcareYarmouth, SydneyMastectomy Fitting& AntigonishMedical UniformsMedical ProductsBlood CollectionFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound Seniors | 123Services for Frail, Disabled, orHomebound SeniorsEndorsement Disclaimer:The Department of Seniors does not endorse orrecommend any commercial products or privatesectorservices in this directory. Consumers areencouraged to be cautious and to ensure that theindividuals and companies they deal with arereputable. When hiring a care provider, be sure toask for their credentials and for personalreferences from previous clients. See page 79 inthis directory for information about the BetterBusiness Bureau. Contact Service Nova Scotia andMunicipal Relations to determine if a business isregistered.Toll Free: 1-800-670-4357See also Home Care, page 109.Essential ServicesNova Scotia Power Critical CustomerCommunication ProgramNova Scotia Power has a program for customerswho rely on electricity for life support, such asoxygen therapy, or critical home care. Theprogram provides important information aboutplanned power outages, restoration time changes,and unplanned power outages expected to lastmore than four hours. The information will beprovided via telephone for those who areregistered.Nova Scotia PowerCustomer Service ManagerPhone: 428-6230Toll Free: 1-800-428-6230E-mail: home@nspower.caWebsite: www.nspower.caAdult Day ProgramsDay programs provide seniors with a socialenvironment in which they can participate inactivities and meet new people. Many dayprograms have special services available, such ashealth monitoring, foot care, hairstyling, andexercise. Some programs offer informationsessions, group outings, and social events. Often,a snack and lunch are provided. Other programsserve the needs of individuals with memory lossand confusion from Alzheimer’s disease andother forms of dementia. Fees vary depending onthe programs and services provided.For more information or to enroll in an adult dayprogram, contact the programs available in yourarea.BerwickVON Annapolis Valley Adult Day ProgramWestern Kings Memorial Health Centre121 Orchard Street, BerwickPhone: 538-7844DigbyTideview Terrace Adult Day Program51 West Street, DigbyPhone: 245-4718The Adult Day Program - Glace Bay Hospital300 South Street, Glace BayPhone: 842-2807 or 842-2009Email: lynchb@cbdha.nshealth.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

124 | Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound SeniorsHalifax Regional MunicipalityAlways Home Adult Day Centres43 Dundas Street, DartmouthPhone: 405-4400E-mail: info@alwayshomecare.caWebsite: www.alwayshomecare.caElim Place Adult Day Program39 Booth Street, DartmouthPhone: 406-7480E-mail: elimplace@yahoo.caWebsite: www.elimplace.caBreakaway Adult Day ProgramVON of Greater Halifax, Halifax Shopping CentreTower 1, Suite 300, 7001 Mumford RoadPhone: 453-5800Northwood Adult Day ProgramsHalifax and CobequidPhone: 407-8534orPhone: 454-3374Website: www.nwood.ns.caThe Adult Day CentreA Capital Health and Northwood Partnership7071 Bayers Road, Suite 161, HalifaxPhone: 454-7373Website: www.nwood.ns.caThe BirchesMusquodoboit HarbourPhone: 889-3474Lunenburg CountyBreakway Adult Day ProgramVON Lunenburg CountyMonday 1:00 – 4:00 $5 feeBridgewater Citizens’ Room1924 Northwest Road, BlockhousePhone: 624-8031E-mail: laurie.clark@von.caVON Adult Day ProgramTuesday – Thursday 9 am–3 pm $20 feeBridgewater Citizens’ Room1924 Northwest Road, BlockhousePhone: 624-0876E-mail: laurie.clark@von.caParrsboroSouth Cumberland Community Care Centre50 Jenks Avenue, ParrsboroPhone: 254-2540SydneyParkdale Ministries55 Inglis Street, SydneyPhone: 567-1787VON Adult Day Program336 Kings Road, Suite 117, SydneyPhone: 564-6420Sydney MinesNorthside Harbourview Hospital Seniors’ DayProgram22 Richard Street, Sydney MinesPhone: 736-2831, ext. 140TruroVON Colchester East Hants Branch Adult DayProgramJohnson Manor, 9 Church Street, TruroPhone: 893-7001VON Cumberland43 Prince Arthur Street, AmherstPhone: 667-8796For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound Seniors | 125In-Home and Community MealProgramsThe meals network publishes a provincialdirectory of meal programs for seniors, includingMeals on Wheels and Wheels to Meals(community meal programs). The directory isavailable from the Spencer House Seniors’ Centrein Halifax at 421-6131 and the Department ofSeniors at 1-800-670-0065 or by calling theContinuing Care Toll Free line at 1-800-225-7225.Meals on WheelsFrozen meals are prepared locally and deliveredby volunteers to your home for a modest fee.VON Greater HalifaxPhone: 453-5800E-mail: greater.halifax@von.caWebsite: www.vongreaterhalifax.caCommunity Meal ProgramsA number of organizations across the provincesponsor hot-meal programs for seniors. Suchprograms are often referred to as Lunch Bunch.For a modest fee these programs provide you witha place to socialize and a chance to enjoy anutritious meal in the company of others. Forspecific information on meal programs withinyour area, contact the Continuing Care Toll Freeline or the Nova Scotia Meals Networkrepresentative nearest you.Toll Free: 1-800-225-7225Meals Network RepresentativesCentral Nova ScotiaSpencer House Seniors’ Centre5596 Morris Street, HalifaxPhone: 421-6131Eastern Nova ScotiaDebbie MacLean, DietitianVictoria County Memorial Hospital, BaddeckPhone: 295-2112E-mail: macleand@cbdha.nshealth.caNorthern Nova ScotiaMeals on Wheels in Stellarton, Westville, andTrentonSheila HoegVON New GlasgowPhone: 902-752-1192 Ext. 211E-mail: sheila.hoeg@von.caFrozen FavouritesVON Lunenburg County$5 per meal (pick-up or delivery)1924 Northwest RoadP.O. Box 147, BlockhousePhone: 624-8031Meals And MoreMeals and More has been offering a homedeliveryservice of meals in Amherst since 1996.Choose from a wide variety of frozen meals,soups, and desserts that come ready to heat in anoven or microwave. Call Meals and More’sdietitian to discuss your dietary needs. Delivery isfree. If you live outside of Amherst, arrangementscan be made to meet in Amherst or Sackville, NB.Phone: 506-536-8102(This number is Toll Free from Amherst, NS- Donot dial 1.)E-mail: meals@nbnet.nb.caHealth Equipment and ServicesBell AliantAliant offers a variety of telephone services forpeople with hearing, speech, sight, or motiondisabilities.Toll Free: 1-800-694-9313TTY: 1-800-276-3105For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

126 | Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound SeniorsCanadian Red Cross HealthEquipment Loan Service (HELP)This program operates service centres thatprovide free short-term loans (usually threemonths) of mobility aids such as crutches, canes,walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, raised toiletseats and bathtub aids. There is no charge for thisservice though donations are appreciated.Canadian Red Cross, Halifax-Dartmouth133 Troop Avenue (Burnside), DartmouthPhone: 423-3680Canadian Red Cross, Truro139 Truro Heights RoadPhone: 895-3894Canadian Red Cross, Amherst16 Church Street, Suite BPhone: 667-8794Canadian Red Cross, Antigonish36 Market St. Unit 2Phone: 863-8222Canadian Red Cross, Kentville10 Pelton Drive (Industrial Park)Phone: 678-0415Canadian Red Cross, Bridgewater42 Glen Allen Drive – Suite 102Phone: 543-8565Canadian Red Cross, YarmouthDayton Mall, 341 Highway #1Phone: 742-3656Canadian Red Cross, Sydney1140 Upper Prince StreetPhone: 564-4114Medical/Hospital SupplyServicesThese supply companies offer rentals, sales, andrepairs of health-care equipment. Items caninclude canes, wheelchairs, elevators, and motorscooters. The Yellow Pages of your localtelephone directory may list these services underthe headings Medical Equipment and Supplies,Hospital Equipment and Supplies, Wheelchairs,or Elevators.Moving/Downsizing Servicefor SeniorsCarefree Home Transitions Inc. providescoordinated plans for moving seniors and theirbelongings to a smaller or new home. Customizedplans can include: packing, floor plan layout forliving in the new home and unpacking and set-upat the new residence.Phone: 469-5485Website: www.carefreehometransitions.comSeniors Transitioning ServicesInc.Provides the logistical management when seniorsneed to relocate, reducing the emotional andphysical toll often associated with moving.Professional services can include: developing aninventory of possessions, sorting, selling, storing,moving, and preparing the property for sale.Services are customized for each unique situation.Phone: 221-6585Website: www.seniorstransition.caSpace to ThriveSpace to Thrive specializes in helping those whoare impacted by clutter and disorganization, aswell as those experiencing a major life transitionor change. Shirley Oickle MSW RSW, anexperienced social worker, can help you or yourFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound Seniors | 127loved one prepare for changing needs andabilities, and adjust and cope with life’stransitions and changes. As a Registered SocialWorker, services are covered under some HealthInsurance/Benefit Plans and Employee AssistancePrograms. VAC Health Identification Cards areaccepted. Check with your service providers tosee if you are eligible for coverage.Phone: (902) 677-2323Email: shirley@spacetothrive.comWebsite: www.spacetothrive.comAdaptive ClothingEasy Living Shops Canada Ltd.Specialists in open-back clothing for seniors since1977. This company produces comfortable,adaptive clothing designed for men and womenwith special needs. Please call the Nova ScotiaRepresentative.Phone: 684-0937Toll Free: 1-800-665-1976Website: www.easylivingshops.comPrivate Home Care and Home-Support ServicesIf you require home-care services, ContinuingCare, the Department of Health and Wellness, isyour first point of contact. Call the ContinuingCare Toll Free line. See page 109.Toll Free: 1-800-225-7225Many private organizations also offer in-homesupport services to seniors who want to remainindependent in their own homes. They provideprofessional nursing care and offer a variety ofhome-support services. The types of servicesoffered may include foot care; companionship; inhomenursing care; physiotherapy treatments;homemaker services such as light housekeeping,meal preparation, and organization;transportation; and many others. The services canbe tailored to suit an individual client’s needs.Fees vary depending on the type of care required.For more information, contact a home-careprovider in your area.Cape Breton AreaVON Cape Breton MetroPhone: 564-6479Northside Community Guest HomePhone: 794-4733Halifax and Surrounding AreasAlways Home HomecareOur compassionate and caring Home Careworkers are there to provide comfort andcompanionship where it is most needed.Services Include: Personal care, meal preparation,housekeeping, transportation and respite care.We are a registered Veterans Affairs provider.Our job is to maintain your independence anddignity – Your job is to tell us how.“Believing that Better Care Begins at Home”Phone: 405-4400E-mail: info@alwayshomecare.caWebsite: www.alwayshomecare.caAnson Care Givers Inc.Phone: 435-2525Home Instead Senior CarePhone: 429-2273LLM Healthcare Services Inc.Phone: 499-1685Nightingale Nursing ServicesPhone (Halifax): 465-9777For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

128 | Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound SeniorsOra’s Guest Home & In Home SupportPhone: 462-4409Power’s Home Care Inc.Phone: 832-9158Red Cross Home Support ServicesPhone: 496-0103Revera Home HealthPhone: 453-0838ScotiaCare Homecare and CaregiversPhone: 454-3777Toll Free: 1-888-414-0404Seniors for SeniorsSeniors for Seniors provides services andemployment opportunities for workers 50 yearsof age and older in the Halifax area. Positionsavailable include homemakers, home cleaners,and companions.Phone: 454-3674Seniors Helping SeniorsFor help doing daily errands, appointments, andin-home help with housekeeping, hairstyling,meals and more.Phone: 463-7338Email: melindawidgert@hotmail.comStay Home CarePhone: 864-2677VON Greater HalifaxPhone: 453-5800We CareWe Care Home Health ServicesProudly Serving Nova Scotians’ Home Care needsfor over 17 years.Offices in Halifax, Bridgewater, Truro andAnnapolis ValleyPhone 454-2571 orPhone 1-877-853-1195 for all Nova ScotiaNorth Shore AreaEarth Angels Homecare & CompanionsPhone: 893-3553VON AntigonishPhone: 863-5700VON Colchester East HantsPhone: 893-3803VON Cumberland CountyPhone: 667-8796VON Pictou CountyPhone: 752-3184South Shore AreaCare Choices Inc.Phone: 527-1622Region of Queens Home SupportPhone: 354-3333VON Lunenburg CountyPhone: 624-8031VON Queens CountyPhone: 354-3297Valley AreaAnnapolis Valley At Home Senior CareServing Windsor to DigbyToll Free: 1-866-765-7544Website: www.avathomeseniorcare.caCareforce Home Health Care Services Ltd.From assistance in caring for someone withAlzheimer’s, to providing a helping hand whilerecovering from a hospital stay or runningFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound Seniors | 129errands, a visit from Careforce is always a visityou can look forward to.Serving Windsor to DigbyPhone: 542-0360Toll Free: 1-866-966-1466E-mail: careforce@careforce.caVON Annapolis Valley AreaPhone: 678-3415Western AreaVON Tri-CountyPhone: 742-4512Seniors’ Snow Removal ProgramThe Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) haspartnered with seniors’ groups and othervolunteer groups within the HRM to provide asnow removal service for seniors (65+) ordisabled people. Seniors wishing to receive thisservice must pre-register for the program andprovide a shovel and salt for the volunteer.Financial assistance is available to those whoqualify. Registration closes December 1.Sackville and AreaPhone: 864-2165Toll Free: 1-902-558-1049Website:www.halifax.ca/services/seniorssnow.htmlDartmouthDartmouth Seniors Service CentrePhone: 864-2165HalifaxEaster Seals Nova ScotiaPhone: 453-6000Chebucto LinksPhone: 422-3525Spencer House Seniors’ CentrePhone: 421-6131Hammonds PlainSeniors of Upper Hammonds Plains ClubPhone: 835-3511SackvilleSackville Senior Advisory CouncilPhone: 864-5591Grocery Delivery ServicesGrocery delivery costs vary depending on thestore. A few stores have a service in whichcustomers can phone in their orders (usually at aspecified time) and have them filled anddelivered. Contact specific stores for details.Health Professionals andServicesPhysician Information LineThe Department of Health and Wellness providesa listing of family doctors in Nova Scotia who arecurrently taking new patients.Phone: 424-3047Toll Free: 1-877-731-1931Website: www.gov.ns.ca/health/physiciansChiropractorsChiropractic care has been shown to be beneficialand cost-effective for many muscle and joint -related conditions including neck pain, back painand headaches. Techniques can be easily modifiedfor the elderly population to safely increase rangeof motion of the spine and extremity joints forbetter function and less pain. To find achiropractor near you consult the Yellow Pages inyour telephone directory or use our website:www.knowyourback.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

130 | Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound SeniorsOccupational TherapistsOccupational therapy is a health-care professionthat focuses on skills for the job of living. Diseaseor disability often impact how we performeveryday activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, eating,homemaking, hobbies). Occupational therapistscan provide treatment programs aimed atimproving a person’s abilities to complete theactivities of daily living. They can provide homesafety assessments to prevent injury as well asprescribe and educate in the use of adaptiveequipment and aids. Occupational therapistswork with seniors in a variety of settings,including hospitals, private clinics, long-term carefacilities, and their own homes. You do notrequire a physician’s referral to be seen.Occupational therapy within the hospital settingis covered under MSI, however coverage variesdepending on private health-insurance policies.exantmenvailableHourOne-On-OneSessionsirectInsurancegroudlyServOurVeteransFareventionSerssistFacilitiescute/ChrainrthritiseurologicaConditionsStrokeMultipleSclerosisost-OperativeRehabilitationCancerSurvivorsrogramwww.physiocareathome.comFor more information, contact your localcommunity hospital or:Nova Scotia Society of Occupational TherapistsHalifax Shopping Centre7001 Mumford Road, Suite 819, HalifaxPhone: 453-4537PhysiotherapistsPhysiotherapy is the health-care professiondedicated to enhancing and restoring mobility. Youdo not require a physician’s referral to schedule anappointment, however you may require one inorder to be reimbursed by your insurancecompany. Physiotherapists provide health care toseniors in many different settings, includinghospitals, private clinics, long-term care facilities,seniors complexes, or their own homes.Physiotherapy treatments provided within hospitalsettings in Nova Scotia are covered by MSI,however funding varies when services are offeredoutside a hospital. Many (but not all) privateinsurance policies cover physiotherapy services.There are also physiotherapists available in many ofthe Sports complexes now as well. For moreinformation, contact your local community hospitalor:Nova Scotia College of PhysiotherapistsPhone: 454-0158Toll Free: 1-866-225-1060Email: office@nsphysio.comWebsite: www.nsphysio.comPodiatrists and Chiropodists (Foot Care)These specialists treat all types of foot disorders.Their services are not covered by MSI, howevermost private and employer health plans and somegovernment agencies will partly or totally coverthe cost. You do not need a physician’s referral.Your physician can tell you if a chiropodist orpodiatrist is a certified member of a recognizedassociation (such as the Maritime Association ofCertified Chiropodists & Podiatrists). For a listingof practitioners in your area, look in the YellowFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Services for Frail, Disabled, or Homebound Seniors | 131Pages under the heading Podiatrists.The Connective Tissue Therapies SocietyWe are a non-profit organization which has beenformed to foster research and education onmanual and movement-based connective tissuetherapies and to offer low cost treatmentprograms to the elderly, disabled, and chronicallyill. With assistance from charitable foundationsand businesses, we provide help for conditionssuch as chronic pain, cancer, trauma, impairedorgan function, movement restrictions,depression and frailty. Our goal is to improve thequality of life for our vulnerable communitymembers.The Connective Tissue Therapies Society#210–33 Ochterloney StreetQuaker LandingDartmouth, NS B2Y 4P5Phone: 469-3214Website: www.connectivetissuetherapy.caWe Care Advanced Nursing and DiabeticFoot CareWe Care uses the holistic approach with our footcare service delivery in a clinic setting or in thecomfort of your own home with over 160 clinicsacross Nova Scotia.Phone 452-FOOT (3668) or 1-877-454-3668VON Foot-Care ServicesThe VON provides foot-care services and clinicsin various parts of Nova Scotia. For moreinformation, see page 140 or the VON officenearest you.Dalhousie Dental ClinicThe dental clinic at the Faculty of Dentistry atDalhousie University provides services to thegeneral public at reduced fees. The clinic is staffedby supervised students of the dentistry programand provides a wide range of dental services,including dentures, crowns, partials, andimplants. Seniors must be in good health asappointments can be lengthy.Dalhousie Dental Clinic5981 University Avenue, HalifaxPhone: 494-2101Caregiver SupportCaregivers Nova ScotiaThis association provides information andsupport to caregivers (those special people whocare for family, friends, or neighbours of any agewho are physically or mentally challenged,chronically ill, or frail). Support groups for familycaregivers are active in many parts of NovaScotia. Contact Caregivers Nova Scotia to locatethe group nearest you, to receive a free newsletter,or to find answers to your caregiving questions.Also, our address has changed as follows:3433 Dutch Village Road, Suite 2Halifax, NS B3N 2S7Phone: 421-7390Toll Free: 1-877-488-7390E-mail: support@caregiversns.orgWebsite: www.caregiversns.orgCompassionate Care BenefitFor information on the Compassionate CareBenefit available under Employment Insurance,see page 54.Respite CareSome long-term care homes have respite-carebeds set aside to allow your care needs to be metin a long-term care home while your caregivershave a break. Call the Continuing Care Toll Freeline to learn more about the respite services forcaregivers available through the Continuing Careprogram. Respite services are also provided bymany private home-care agencies.Toll Free: 1-800-225-7225For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

132 | Positive Aging Directory / End-of-Life IssuesEnd-of-Life IssuesHospice, Palliative Care, andBereavementPalliative care combines active and compassionatetherapies to comfort and support individuals andfamilies who are living with a progressive lifethreateningillness or who are bereaved. Palliativecare can provide relief from pain and otherdistressing symptoms and offer a support systemto help you live as actively as possible until death.It can also offer a support system to help yourfamily cope during your illness and with theirown bereavement.Supports for individuals and families duringtimes of loss, grief, and bereavement are availablein many communities across the province.Contact information can be found in the NovaScotia Hospice Palliative Care Program Directory.See the details below.Nova Scotia Hospice/Palliative CareAssociationThis association promotes the philosophy andprinciples of palliative care. It provides educationfor its members and surrounding communitiesand serves as the spokesperson for palliative carein Nova Scotia. It provides a directory ofpalliative care, hospice, bereavement and othersupport services in Nova Scotia. To obtain a copy,e-mail the association.PO Box 103, Lakeside Nova Scotia, B3T 1M6E-mail: info@nshpca.caWebsite: www.nshpca.caPalliative and Supportive Care, VONGreater HalifaxThis program supports individuals and familiesduring the end of life, focusing on daily living andquality of life. Volunteers take part in anextensive education program to develop the skillsrequired to help clients and their family members.Phone: 455-6644Managing Your AffairsEveryone should take the necessary legal steps toensure that their affairs will be properly managedif they become unable to manage them bythemselves. For more information on the powerof attorney, enduring power of attorney, andguardianship, contact the Legal InformationSociety of Nova Scotia. See the contactinformation on page 75.Important DocumentsThe period following a death is a highlyemotional one. Some preplanning can spare yourfriends and family from confusion, worry,agonizing decisions, and legal entanglements. Besure you (and your immediate family or friends)know where your important papers anddocuments are located. This matter is best doneby preparing a list of your most importantdocuments and by keeping them all in onelocation. In your record you should include yourbirth certificate, social insurance number, will,insurance policies, mortgages, deeds, tax bills,leases, debts, and bank accounts.Preparing for an Expected Death at HomeA brochure is available on the Department ofHealth and Wellness website to assist people whoare preparing for an expected death at home. Ithas two sections: The first is written for theperson who is terminally ill; the second will helpfamily, friends, and others understand what ishappening to their loved one during the last daysand hours of life.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / End-of-Life Issues | 133To request a printed copy of the brochure,contact the Department of Seniors.Toll Free: 1-800-670-0065Website: www.gov.ns.ca/healthHuman Body Donation ProgramThe Department of Anatomy and Neurobiologywithin the Faculty of Medicine of DalhousieUniversity maintains a human body donationprogram for the provinces of Nova Scotia, NewBrunswick, and Prince Edward Island in which youcan make arrangements to donate your body tomedical science upon your death. Donors can beassured that they will be making an invaluable andprofound contribution to the education and trainingof doctors, nurses, dentists, and other health-careprofessionals and to life-saving medical research.Brenda ArmstrongDepartment of Anatomy and NeurobiologyDalhousie University5850 College StreetHalifax, NS B3H 1X5Phone: 494-6850Website: www.anatomy.dal.ca/donation/If the deceased was a war veteran, Veterans AffairsCanada may provide assistance. (See below.)Last Post Fund Veterans’ Funeral ServicesThe Last Post Fund is a national non-profitorganization with Branches from coast-to-coast.Its mission is to ensure that no eligible Veteran isdeprived of a dignified funeral, burial andheadstone for lack of financial resources.Applications for reimbursement of funeral andburial costs may also be submitted up to one yearfollowing the death of a Veteran.Another initiative of the LPF is to mark graves ofeligible Veterans who died five years before, ormore, and of Veterans who lie in unmarkedgraves. The LPF Nova Scotia Branch also providesColumbarium service at Fairview Lawn Cemeteryin Halifax. The Veterans’ Columbarium providesa final resting place for Veterans (with the optionto include one additional family member) and isavailable to individuals who have served inCanada’s Military Forces including the ReserveForces and former members of the MerchantNavy and RCMP.Funeral ArrangementsBefore someone dear to you dies, it is importantto find out his or her instructions concerningfuneral arrangements and bequeathing the bodyfor medical research or organ donation, ifapplicable. Funeral arrangements can be veryexpensive. Ask for detailed estimates beforecommitting yourself, and try to cut costs byeliminating the items you consider to be leastimportant. Cremation is one available option.In situations where there is little or no money forfuneral expenses, assistance may be availablethrough the Nova Scotia Department ofCommunity Services. To apply, contact the fieldoffice nearest you. (See page 72) Members ofreligious organizations should call their clergyfirst to discuss matters.Last Post Fund Nova Scotia Branch7105 Chebucto Road, suite 200A, HalifaxPhone: 455-5283Toll Free: 1-800-565-4777Email: lpfnsb@eastlink.caWebsite: www.lastpostfund.caBereavementFriends in Bereavement support groups have beenrunning in the Annapolis Valley since Feb. 1992.Partnered with VON, RCMP Seniors’ SafetyPrograms & Mental Health and listed with Grief NS.Friends in Bereavement BerwickMeets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month from10 am to 12 noonWKM Health Centre – VON Adult Day ProgramRoomFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

134 | Positive Aging Directory / End-of-Life IssuesFriends in Bereavement BridgetownMeets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month from2 to 4 pmBridgetown Baptist Church (back entrance)Friends in Bereavement KentvilleMeets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month from2 to 4 pmKentville Baptist Church (parking lot entrance tothe left)For further information contact Jennifer Longleyat 681-8239 or friendsinbereavement@gmail.comNotification of DeathFollowing the death of a spouse or loved one it isnecessary to contact various government andprivate companies and advise them to terminateprograms for the deceased. Below is a brief listingof possible contacts.• Service Canada, Income Security Programs(Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan)• Veterans Affairs Canada• the private pension boards of previousemployers• the Nova Scotia Department of Health andWellness Pharmacare Program• the Nova Scotia Registry of Motor Vehicles,regarding driver’s licences (Service NovaScotia and Municipal Relations)• insurance companies• credit card companiesDeath CertificateIn most situations funeral directors look after thearrangements for the death certificate and havethe death registration submitted to the DeputyRegistrar General. If you require a copy of thedeath certificate (short form), it may be obtainedfor a fee of $30.29 from the Deputy RegistrarGeneral at the number listed below. If the causeof death is required (for insurance purposes, forexample), you must obtain a certified copy of thedeath registration at a cost of $36.62.Service Nova Scotia and Municipal RelationsPO Box 157Halifax, NS B3J 2M9Phone: 424-4381Toll Free: 1-877-848-2578Death BenefitsSeveral pension plans include survivor benefits.All sources of income for the deceased should bechecked to see what provisions were made forsurvivors. Because of the way pensions andannuities are treated under the Income Tax Act, itis important for a surviving spouse to examine alloptions. Items to consider include Old AgeSecurity, the Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit,the Surviving Spouse’s Benefit, the DependentChildren’s Pension, and any private pension plans(i.e., military pensions and company and/or otherwork-related plans). If you need assistance withthis, consult an accountant.Happy is the man who has learned to holdthe things of this world with a loose hand.—Warren WiersbeFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Health-Related Organizations | 135Health-Related OrganizationsALS Society of Nova ScotiaThe ALS Society of Nova Scotia is committed tosupporting individuals living with amyotrophiclateral sclerosis (ALS) by providing equipment,caregiver support, information, and referrals andby funding research to find a cure.Phone: 454-3636Toll Free: 1-866-625-7257Email: info@alsns.caWebsite: www.alsns.caAlzheimer Society ofNova ScotiaThe Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia iscommitted to alleviating the personal and socialconsequences of Alzheimer’s disease and otherdementias and to promoting the search for thecauses, treatments and cures.The Alzheimer InfoLine is a confidential,province-wide service providing information,support and referral for people with dementia,their families, caregivers and professionals.Caregiver Support Groups offer a time and spacefor people who care for, or have cared for, a familymember or friend with Alzheimer’s disease oranother dementia to connect and to share and learn.Support Groups meet monthly in 20 communitiesin Nova Scotia. Phone 1-800-611-6345 to find thesupport group closest to you.The Handrahan Resource Centre offers acomplete selection of Alzheimer Societybrochures and fact sheets, as well as a specializedcollection of books and videos about Alzheimer’sdisease and other dementias. Single copies ofbrochures and factsheets are available free ofcharge. Books and videos may be borrowed for upto three weeks at a time.Through a Provincial Library Partnership, theSociety and the Nova Scotia Public Libraries haveplaced a collection of 23 books and videos onAlzheimer’s disease and other dementias in eachof the province’s regional libraries. Theseresources can be obtained at any of the provinces76 library branches.Public Education is provided by Staff andVolunteers with the Society. We offerpresentations and displays on a range of topicsincluding Brain Health and Dementia basics. Wealso offer a Family Caregiver Education Series forfamilies of those recently diagnosed withdementia, an Annual Provincial Conference forprofessionals working in the field, and a ResearchAwareness Breakfast highlighting current work bylocal researchers.Phone: 422-7961Toll Free: 1-800-611-6345Email: info@alzheimer.ns.caWebsite: www.alzheimer.ns.caThe Arthritis SocietyThe Arthritis Society offers a variety of arthritiseducation, information, and support programs tohelp people to better manage and live witharthritis. To join the free Arthritis Registry, callthe Arthritis Information Line at 1-800-321-1433and receive useful information on the arthritistreatments, medications, programs, services, andevents available in your area.For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

136 | Positive Aging Directory / Health-Related OrganizationsPhone: 429-7025Toll Free: 1-800-321-1433Email: info@ns.arthritis.caWebsite: www.arthritis.ca/novascotiaBrain Injury Association ofNova Scotia (BIANS)The Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia iscomprised of brain injury survivors, familymembers and professionals who work together tobe a resource and a catalyst in a network ofpartners working for the benefit of those affectedby brain injury (traumatic or by internal causessuch as strokes, tumours, aneurysms, oxygendeprivation, or illness). BIANS works to enhancethe quality of life for survivors and their families byfocusing on advocacy, education, prevention,support and partnering for the creation of inclusiveand accessible policies, programs and services.Phone: 473-7301E-mail: bians1@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bians1Canadian Cancer SocietyThis volunteer-based organization funds cancerresearch and provides support, through programsand services, for those affected by cancer.Cancer Information ServiceThe society offers a Toll Free information servicestaffed by caring, knowledgeable personnel whoprovide information on all aspects of cancer.Toll Free: 1-888-939-3333Smokers’ Help LineThis Toll Free, telephone-based information andsupport service is for smokers and the people whocare about them. Trained personnel answerquestions about quitting smoking and help callersdevelop a “quit plan” that will work for them.Toll Free: 1-877-513-5333Cancer ConnectionThis toll free, telephone-based one-on-one peersupport program connects people living withcancer to people who provide support based onsimilar cancer experiences.Toll Free: 1-888-939-3333Canadian Cancer SocietyNova Scotia DivisionPhone: 423-6183Toll Free: 1-800-639-0222Email: ccs.ns@ns.cancer.caWebsite: www.cancer.caCanadian Celiac AssociationThe Canadian Celiac Association is the nationalvoice for people who are adversely affected bygluten and is dedicated to improving diagnosisand quality of life.Phone: 464-9222Fax: 435-6747Email: celiac.halifax@ns.sympatico.caWebsite: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/celiac.halifax/Canadian Diabetes AssociationThe Canadian Diabetes Association is helping tolead the fight against diabetes by helping peoplewith diabetes to live healthy lives while we workto find a cure. Programs and services for those50+ include educational sessions, forums, andevening and weekend seminars. Sessions areusually delivered with the aid of experts, healthcareprofessionals, or demonstrations.Phone: 453-4232Toll Free: 1-800-326-7712Email: jake.reid@diabetes.caWebsite: www.diabetes.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Health-Related Organizations | 137Canadian Liver FoundationThe Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) raisesfunds for liver research and education. Inaddition, the CLF provides health informationand resources to liver disease patients and theirfamilies, health-care professionals, and the public.See www.liver.ca for more details.Phone: 423-8538Toll Free: 1-866-423-8538Email: atlantic@liver.caWebsite: www.liver.caCanadian Mental HealthAssociationThis voluntary association promotes the mentalhealth of all and supports the resilience andrecovery of people experiencing mental illness. Itaccomplishes its mission through advocacy,education, research, and services.Phone: 466-6600Toll Free: 1-877-466-6606Email: cmhans@eastlink.caWebsite: www.novascotia.cmha.caEaster Seals Nova ScotiaThe foundation serves people with physicaldisabilities in Nova Scotia. Programs includeinformation, disability travel cards, financial supportfor assistive devices, wheelchair recycling, job-skillstraining, and a fully accessible summer camp. Thereis also a Polio Nova Scotia support program.Phone: 453-6000, ext. 226Email: easterseals@easterseals.ns.caWebsite: www.easterseals.ns.caEpilepsy Association of NovaScotia (EANS)EANS provides support to Nova Scotians affectedby epilepsy. Services include counselling, advocacy,newsletters, informative brochures, presentations toschools and interested groups. Encourages epilepsyawareness through Purple Day. Several local groupsand phone support around the province and inFredericton, NB. Invites membership in theEpilepsy Fun Club, a social/recreational club foradults with epilepsy (and their friends). Current agerange of members: 23 – 67! Members raise fundsand then use them to go out and have fun.Phone: 429-2633Toll Free: 1-866-EPILEPSY (374-5377)Email: info@epilepsyns.comWebsite: www.epilepsyns.comHalifax Stroke ClubThe club operates as a self-help group for strokesurvivors and their families and friends. It alsooffers support and companionship.Phone: 865-3741Heart and Stroke FoundationThe Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-basedhealth charity, leads in eliminating heart disease andstroke and reducing their impact through theadvancement of research and its application; thepromotion of healthy living; and advocacy.Led by the Heart and Stroke Foundation,Heart&Stroke WalkaboutTM is focused onputting feet back on the street and walking backin the hearts and minds of Nova Scotians(www.walkaboutns.ca). The Heart&Stroke HealthDirectory (www.heartandstrokedirectory.ns.ca )offers Nova Scotians information about healthyliving resources available in communities acrossthe province.Phone: 423-7530Toll Free: 1-800-423-4432Email: contactus@heartandstroke.ns.caWebsite: www.heartandstroke.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

138 | Positive Aging Directory / Health-Related OrganizationsKidney Foundation of CanadaThe foundation funds research and clinicaleducation, provides services for the special needsof individuals living with kidney disease,advocates for access to high-quality care, andactively promotes an awareness of andcommitment to organ donation.Phone: 429-9298Toll Free: 1-800-889-5557Email: info@kidney.ns.caWebsite: www.kidney.caLung Associationof Nova ScotiaThe Lung Association is a volunteer-drivencharitable health organization whose mission is toimprove the quality of life by controlling andpreventing lung disease through research,advocacy, patient services, and education.The Lung Association provides an array ofprograms to help all Nova Scotians breathe easier.The Learn to Run for Smokers program teachespeople who smoke about active living. Thisprogram provides information on exercise,running and nutrition during an 8-week course.Each program is tailored to participants with thegroup goal of completing a 5K race at the end ofthe program.The Lung Association continues to providesupport for people diagnosed with ChronicObstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). YourLung Association holds a member-driven COPDSupport Group that meets once a month todiscuss topics related to COPD including exercise,nutrition, support and pulmonary rehab.BreathWorks, an information and supportprogram, is also offered for those with adultbreathing problems and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD) (e.g., emphysema andbronchitis).Certified COPD education counsellor:Toll Free: 1-866-717-2673.Lung Association of Nova ScotiaPhone: 443-8141Toll Free: 1-888-566-5864Email: info@ns.lung.caWebsite: www.ns.lung.caMarch of Dimes Canada –Conductive EducationMarch of Dimes Canada offers a communityrehabilitation program called ConductiveEducation that merges elements of education andrehabilitation to help people with motordisabilities increase their independence andmobility. The program is beneficial forindividuals of all ages with multiple sclerosis,Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, brain injuries or thosewho have survived a stroke. Classes are offeredyear round in Halifax, NS.For more information contact:Beth Brydon, Lead ConductorPhone: 444-1090Fax: 444-3692Email: bbrydon@marchofdimes.caWebsite: www.marchofdimes.caMultiple Sclerosis (MS) Societyof CanadaThe society works to find a cure for multiplesclerosis and is dedicated to improving the qualityof life for people living with MS.Atlantic Division, DartmouthPhone: 468-8230Toll Free: 1-800-268-7582Email: info.atlantic@mssociety.caWebsite: www.mssociety.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Health-Related Organizations | 139Muscular Dystrophy Canada(MDC)Programs and services provided by the AtlanticDivision of MDC include the Atlantic Equipmentand Mobility Program, a peer support program,education and advocacy, and individual support.Regional Office, DartmouthPhone: 429-6322Toll Free: 1-800-884-6322Email: infoatlantic@muscle.caWebsite: www.muscle.caOsteoporosis CanadaThis organization is committed to providing thehighest quality of services, education, andresearch to help Canadians take care of theirbones.Osteoporosis Canada, NS ChapterPhone: 407-4053Toll Free: 1-800-463-6842, ext. 405Email: novascotia@osteoporosis.caWebsite: www.osteoporosis.caDartmouth OsteoporosisMultidisciplinary Education Program(DOME)A free education program for people with or atrisk for osteoporosis. It is delivered from theDartmouth General Hospital. It can be broadcastlive to any hospital in Nova Scotia via theTelehealth Network. The program is four hoursdelivered over two days. You must commit toattending both days. The sessions are delivered byhealth professionals and cover “What isOsteporosis?”, “Nutrition and Osteporosis”,“Physical Activity and Osteporosis”, and “MedicalManagement of Osteporosis”. You can registerby calling 465-8303 to have the referral form sentto you.Parkinson Society MaritimeRegionThis society is the voice of Maritimers living withParkinson’s disease. Its purpose is to ease theburden and find a cure through support services,education, advocacy, and research.Phone: 422-3656Toll Free: 1-800-663-2468Email: psmr@parkinsonmaritimes.caWebsite: www.parkinsonmaritimes.caPsoriasis Society of CanadaThe society’s goals are to increase the awarenessof psoriasis, form support groups across Canada,consult with government, assist with programsand services, and encourage research programs.Toll Free: 1-800-656-4494Email: judymisner@eastlink.caWebsite: www.psoriasissociety.orgTinnitus Support Group ofAtlantic CanadaThe group provides educational and supportservices to people suffering from tinnitus. It alsostrives to increase community awareness abouttinnitus and hearing loss. Monthly supportmeetings are held at the Captain William SpryCommunity Centre, 10 Kidson Road in Halifax,on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.Phone: 473-4366E-mail: tinnitussupport@eastlink.caWebsite: http://tinnitusatlantic.tripod.comVictorian Order of Nurses (VON)VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses) is anational, non-profit and charitable home andcommunity care organization serving Canadianscoast to coast. VON provides health-care servicesto people and their families at home or in theFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

140 | Positive Aging Directory / Health-Related Organizationscommunity setting. Programs and services helpseniors remain living independently in theirhomes. Services vary by branch, and may includevisiting nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care,caregiver support, bereavement follow-up,homemaking, personal care, and respite care.Charitable services include adult day programs,meals programs, transportation programs, seniorsexercise, volunteer visiting, and more. Manyinteresting volunteer opportunities are availablewithin your local VON branch.Care is provided in consultation with a physicianand is available seven days a week. VON issupported by fees for services, volunteers,donations, bequests, grants, and fundraisingprojects.VON Canada Eastern RegionPhone: 453-5800Toll Free: 1-888-VON-CARE (866-2273)Website: www.von.caAnnapolis Valley678-34151-800-411-9646Antigonish863-5700Cape Breton Metro564-6479Colchester East Hants893-3803Cumberland County667-8796Greater Halifax453-5800Lunenburg County624-8031Pictou County752-3184Queens County354-3297Tri-County742-4512Safer SexThe following information is from a pamphletcreated in 2010 by men and women age 50+,through a grant from the Department of SeniorsPositive Aging Fund, in partnership with theSexual Health Centre for Cumberland County.Anyone can be at riskSexually Transmitted Infections (STI) areinfections or diseases spread by sexual contact.Herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV, andHIV/AIDS are some of the Sexually TransmittedInfections.• Sex can be fun at any age BUT age doesn’tkeep you safe.• Anyone can have a Sexually TransmittedInfection.• You can’t tell by looking at someone if theyhave an infection.• Sometimes there are no symptoms.Be Safe• Think ahead.• Talk to a doctor or nurse practitioner.• Talk to your partner.• Get tested. Use condoms.• If you are infected, don’t give it to someone else.Could you be at risk?• Met someone new?• Dating again?• On vacation and had a one-night stand?• Think your partner is cheating?For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Safer Sex | 141• Are you having sex with a new partner but notusing protection?• Did you or your partner have sex with otherpeople in the past? Did you use protectionevery time?• Have you or your partner shared needles orequipment for drugs, body piercings, tattoos?• Did you share sex toys?Watch for Signs of STIWatch for changes around your sexual organs(privates)—burning, new discharge, sores, itchyfeeling, rash, swelling. If you have any of thesesigns, see a doctor. You can be treated.Tips for safer sex• Talk to your partner before things get hot.• Learn how to use protection—condoms forintercourse, and condoms or oral dams (apiece of latex) for oral sex.• Don’t use Vaseline (or any oil) with latexcondoms.• Think about how sex fits with your overallhealth.Talk with your partnerYou can say:“This is kind of embarrassing but before things goany further, we need to talk.”“Did you know that more people our age aregetting infections from sex?”“This is hard for me to talk about, but here it goes.”Need to know more on sexuality andaging?Contact Public Health, a doctor, nursepractitioner, or health clinic.Read this website.Website: www.sexualityandu.ca/adultsCall a Sexual Health Centre in your area or seethe NS Sexual Health website.Website: www.nssexualhealth.caYarmouth Centre for Sexual Health12 Cumberland St, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 3K3Phone 742-0085Email: yarmouth@NSSexualHealth.caWebsite:www.tricountywomenscentre.org/pparentSexual Health Centre Lunenburg County4 Hillcrest St, Unit 8, Bridgewater, B4V 1S9Phone: 527-2868Email: LunCo@NSSexualHealth.caWebsite: www.theSHaC.orgSheet Harbour Sexual Health Centre22756, Suite 216, Hwy #7, Sheet Harbour, B0J 3B0Phone: 885-2789Email: sheetharbourshc@hotmail.comWebsite: www.sexualhealth.sheetharbour.caSexual Health Centre for Cumberland CountyPO Box 661, 11 Elmwood Dr, Amherst, B4H 4B8Phone: 667-7500Email: shccc@ns.aliantzinc.caWebsite: www.cumberlandcounty.cfsh.infoCape Breton Centre for Sexual HealthPO Box 1598, 150 Bentinck St, Sydney, B1P 6R8Phone: 539-5158Email: pp.cb@eastlink.caWebsite: www.capebreton.cfsh.infoPictou County Centre for Sexual Health503 Fredrick St, New Glasgow, B2H 5K7Phone: 695-3366Email: pcsexualhealth@hotmail.comWebsite: www.pictoucounty.cfsh.infoHalifax Sexual Health Centre#201 – 6009 Quinpool Rd. Halifax, NS B3K 5J7Phone: 455-9656Email: Admin@HSHC.caWebsite: www.HSHC.caFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

142 | Positive Aging Directory / Professional AssociationsProfessional AssociationsContinuing Care Association ofNova Scotia (CCANS)CCANS represents continuing care facilities andservice providers.Phone: (902) 492-0681Email: ccans@eastlink.caWebsite: www.nsnet.org/ccans/Doctors Nova ScotiaThis organization represents all doctors in NovaScotia.Phone: 468-1866Email: info@doctorsns.comWebsite: www.doctorsns.comHealth Association Nova ScotiaThe Health Association represents health,continuing care, and community servicesorganizations that span the entire healthcontinuum.Phone: 832-8500Email: mary.baldwin@healthassociation.ns.caWebsite: www.healthassociation.ns.caNova Scotia HomeCareAssociation (NSHCA)NSHCA represents independent homecareagencies, promotes and protects the reputation ofthe homecare industry in NS and is a voice forprivate homecare across the province.Agencies undergo a stringent joining and renewalprocess and are held to a very high standard ofservice. When you need a reliable homecareagency for your loved one, choose a member ofNSHCA.Phone: 460-8074Email: info@homecareNS.orgWebsite: www.homecareNS.orgServing Seniors AllianceServing Seniors is known by families far and wideas a trusted resource for services and education toseniors in HRM and beyond. All Serving Seniorsmembers are committed to providing our clientswith a superior, professional level of service.Phone: 499-4122Toll Free: 1-888-414-0404Email: weserve@ServingSeniors.infoWebsite: www.ServingSeniors.infoIn health we shouldcontinue to be themen we vowed tobecome whensickness promptedour words.–Pliny the YoungerFor More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Alphabetical Index | 143Alphabetical Index50+ Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 26, 43ABCs of Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Able Transit, Truro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Acadia Lifelong Learning Centre . . . . . . . .49, 50Access-A-Bus Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Access-A-Home Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Access Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Access to Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Accessible Parking, Licence Plates,and Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 61Accessible Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 64Accommodation for Health-Care Patientsand Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120Active Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Active Living Coalition of Older Adults(ALCOA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Adaptive Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Addiction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Adult Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Adult Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Advertisers’ Directory 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149Age-Friendly Communities Grant . . . . . . . . . .11Air Quality Health Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Allowance for Survivors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67ALS Society of Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135Always Home Homecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Alzheimer Society of NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135• Education services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135• Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 135• Resource Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 135• Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135• Wandering Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Ambulance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Anson Care Givers Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Arthritis Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135Assisted-Living Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Association of Dalhousie Retirees andPensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Association of Halifax RegionalSeniors Councils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Automobile Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Baptismal Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Bell Aliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Bereavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Berkeley, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Better Business Bureau (BBB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Birches, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Birth Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Boarding Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Book-a-Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Brain Injury Association of NS . . . . . . . . . . . .136Breakaway Adult Day Program . . . . . . . . . . . .124Breast Screening Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Callow Wheelchair Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Canada Pension Plan (CPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) . . . . . . . . . . . .73Canada 55+ Games Association . . . . . . . . . . . .40Canadian Association on Gerontology . . . . . .28Canadian Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136• The Lodge That Gives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Canadian Celiac Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Canadian Diabetes Association . . . . . . . . . . . .136Canadian Home Income Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Canadian Liver Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137Canadian MedicAlert Foundation . . . . . . . . . .89Canadian Mental Health Association . . . . . .137Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan(CAMVAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Canadian National Institute for the Blind(CNIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Canadian Paraplegic Association . . . . . . . . . . .33Canadian Pensioners Concerned (CPC) . . . . .16Canadian Red Cross Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126• Health Equipment Loan Service . . . . . . .126Canadian Snowbird Association . . . . . . . . . . . .45Care Choices Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128Caregiver Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Caregiver Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Caregiver Tax Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Caregivers NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131CARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Central Highlands Association of theDisabled (CHAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

144 | Positive Aging Directory / Alphabetical IndexCentre for Health Care of the Elderly . . . . . .120Cervical Cancer Prevention Program(CCPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Chebucto Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Chiropodists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Chiropractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Colchester Transportation Cooperative Ltd. . .63Community Access Program (CAP) . . . . . . . .51Community ACCESS-ability Program . . . . . . .33Community-Based Options for Seniors . . . . .113Community Learning Networks . . . . . . . . . . . .49Community Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Community Meal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Community Volunteer Income Tax Program 74Compassionate Care Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Computers and the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Congratulatory Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Congregate Housing/Supportive Housing . . .91Congress of National Seniors’ Organizations .28Consumer Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Consumer Information and Complaints . . . . .78Continuing Care Association of NS . . . . . . . .142Continuing Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Co-operative Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Criminal Injuries Counselling Program . . . . .83Customs Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Dalhousie Dental Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Dalhousie Legal Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Dance NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Dartmouth Volksmarch Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Deafness Advocacy Association of NS . . . . . . .35Death Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 134Death Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72,134Debtor Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Dial-A-Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Dial-A-Ride NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Directory of Senior Citizens’ Councils, Clubs,Centres, and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Disabilities, Resources for Seniors . . . . . . . . . .32Disabled Licence Plates and Permits . . . . . . . .34Disabled Persons Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Disabled Residential Rehabilitation AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Distance Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50District Health Authorities and CommunityHealth Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Doctors NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Dr. F. R. MacKinnon Endowment Fund . . . . .25Driver’s Licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Earth Angels/Homecare & Companions . . . .128East Hants Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Easter Seals Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137Eastern Regional Help Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Easy Living Shops Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . .127Elderfit Lunenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Elderlearners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Elderobics YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Emergency Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Emergency Medical Information . . . . . . . . . . .88Emergency Repair Program (ERP) . . . . . . . . . .97Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Employment Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Employment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Energy Use in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Enriched Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Environmental Home Assessment Program . .99Epilepsy Association of NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137Federal Government: Aging and Seniors . . . . .26Federal Government Information• General Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Federal Superannuates National Association(FSNA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Federation of Senior Citizens and Pensionersof NS (FSCPNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Feed NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 71Fidelis House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Financial Aid Programs, Provincial . . . . . . . . .70Fishing Licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Funding Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Fraud Prevention (Safety and) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Frequently Called Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Funeral Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Gas and Service Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Geriatric Day Hospital, QEII . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120• Falls Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Gerontology Association of NS (GANS) . . . . .17Gerontology Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Alphabetical Index | 145Gladys M. Manning Retirement Community .94Government Information• Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30• Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30• Provincial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Grandparents’ Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Grants for Home Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Group of IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16GST Credit/Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) . . . . .109Halifax Stroke Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137Handi-Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Handicapped Organization PromotingEquality (HOPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Hants Transportation, East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Health Card: See MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Health Equipment and Services . . . . . . . . . . .125Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Health Professionals and Services . . . . . . . . . .129Health-Related Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . .135Health Screening Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Healthlink 811 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104The Hearing Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Heart and Stroke Foundation of NS . . . . . . . .137Help-line/Outreach Seniors’ Infoline . . . . . . . 29Help Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Hike Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Home Adaptations for Seniors’Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Home Care and Home-Support Services . . .127Home-Improvement Grants and Loans . . . . .97Home Instead Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Home Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Home Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Home Safe Living Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Hospices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Houses, Condominiums, and Apartments . . .91Housing and Care Options for Seniors . . . . . .90Housing Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Housing Services, NS Department ofCommunity Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Human Body Donation Program . . . . . . . . . .133Human Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Hut’s Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Immigration Settlement & IntergrationServices (ISIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Income Assistance, Provincial . . . . . . . . . . .54, 71Income Tax, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Indo-Canadian Senior Group of NS . . . . . . . . .24Information and Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 80Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) . . . . . . . . .81Insurance Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Investments, Concerns About . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Italian-Canadian Golden Age Senior Group . .24Kidney Foundation of Canada . . . . . . . . . . . .138Kings Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Kingsway Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Kingswood Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Last Post Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Legal Information Line and Lawyer ReferralService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Legal Information Society of NS . . . . . . . . . . . .75Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Leisure and Hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Licences and Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Licensing (Driver’s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Life Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Lifelong Learning Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . .48Literacy & Learning Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Literacy & Learning Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Loan and Mortgage Programs, Provincial . . . .98Lodge That Gives, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Long-Term Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Lung Association of NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Major Repairs and Adaptations . . . . . . . . . . . .98Managing Your Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132March of Dimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Marriage Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Meal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Meals and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Meals Network Representatives . . . . . . . . . . .125Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Medical and Hospital Supply Services . . . . . .126Medical Services Insurance Plan (MSI) . . . . .102MedicAlert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

146 | Positive Aging Directory / Alphabetical IndexMedication Reconciliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Melville Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Mental Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Metro Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Metro Transit Access-A-Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64MLAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23Mount Saint Vincent University . . . . . . . . . . . .24Moving/Downsizing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .126MPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada . . . . . . .138Municipal Police Contacts for Seniors . . . . . . .86Municipal Recreation Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Muscular Dystrophy Association . . . . . . . . . .139National Seniors Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28National Seniors’ Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . .28Need-a-Lift Transportation Services . . . . . . . .64New Horizons for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Newcomers, Resources for Seniors . . . . . . . . . .31Nightingale Nursing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Northside Community Guest Home . . . . . . .127Northside Harbourview Hospital• Seniors’ Day Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Northwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93• Adult Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124• Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93• Broadcasting Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43• Community Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19• Special Needs of Deaf Seniors . . . . . . . . . .93• Telecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Notification of Death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Nova Scotia’s Health-Care System . . . . . . . . .100NS 55+ Games Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40NS Advisory Council on the Status ofWomen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32NS Breast Screening Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .121NS Centre on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24NS Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 66NS Department of Community Services . . . . .70• Housing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97NS Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture . .39NS Department of Health & Wellness . . .35, 100NS Department of Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75NS Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . .39NS Department of Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10• Information Resource Centre . . . . . . . . . . .11• Grant Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11• Seniors’ Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30NS Emergency Management Office (EMO) . .89NS Fitness Association (NSFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . .41NS Government Retired EmployeesAssociation (NSGREA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17NS Health Insurance (MSI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102NS Hearing & Speech Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34NS Home Builders Association . . . . . . . . . . .100NS HomeCare Association (NSHCA) . . . . . .142NS Hospice/Palliative Care Association . . . .132NS Human Rights Commission . . . . . . . . . . . .78NS Legal Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77NS Meals Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125NS Office of the Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80NS Regional Public Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48NS Securities Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79NS Seniors’ Art and Photo Gallery . . . . . . . . . .43NS Seniors’ Organizations, Group of IX . . . . .16NS Sport and Recreation Division . . . . . . . . . .35Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113OAS Identification Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Occupational Therapists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Old Age Security Program (OAS) . . . . . . . . . . .67OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance .81Ombudsman, NS Office of the . . . . . . . . . . . . .80On the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Orchard View Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Order of NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Osteoporosis Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Palliative Care Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Parent Apartment Program (PAP) . . . . . . . . . .98Parkinson Society Maritime Region . . . . . . . .139Parkland Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Partners Against Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Passports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 73Personal Alert Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Personal Directives Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Personal Emergency Response Systems . . . . . .88Personal Income Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Pharmacare Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Photo IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Positive Aging Directory / Alphabetical Index | 147Physician Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Physiotherapists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Pleasure Craft Licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Podiatrists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Point Pleasant Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120Positive Aging Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Preparing for an Expected Death at Home . .132Preventing Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Preventing Falls Together Program . . . . . . . .119Private Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Private Home Care and Home-SupportServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Problem Gambling Help Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Professional Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Proof of Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program . . . .70Protecting Vulnerable Adults (AdultProtection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Protocol Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Provincial Government Information• Public Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Provincial Health Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Provincial Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Provincial Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Provincial Tax Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Provincial Volunteer Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Psoriasis Society of Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Public Health Agency of Canada . . . . . . . . . . .26Public Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Public Transportation Regional Services . . . . .62Public Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76QEII Health Sciences CentreAccommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120RCMP Seniors’ Safety Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Recreation NS (RNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Red Cross Home Support Services . . . . . . . . .128Regional Development Grant Programs . . . . .36Regional/District Housing Offices . . . . . . . . . .98Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) . . .46Regroupement des Aînées et Aînés de laNouvelle-Écosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Remarkable-Senior Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Residential-Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Residential Rehabilitation AssistanceProgram (RRAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Residential Tenancies and Condominiums . . .80Resources for Newcomer Seniors . . . . . . . . . . .31Resources for Senior Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Resources for Seniors with Disabilities . . . . . .32Respite Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112, 131Retired Teachers Organization of the NSTU .18Revenue Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Reverse Mortgages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Royal Canadian Legion, NS/ NunavutCommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund . . . . .69Safer Sex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140Safety and Fraud Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Safety Services NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62ScotiaCare Homecare and Caregivers . . . . . .128Senior Abuse and Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Senior Citizens’ Assistance Program (SCAP) .97Senior Wheels Association, Bridgewater . . . . .65Seniors’ Art and Photo Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Seniors Canada On-line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Seniors for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128Seniors’ Card (OAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Seniors’ Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Seniors’ Check-in Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Seniors’ Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Seniors’ College Association of NS . . . . . . . . . .51Seniors’ Councils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Seniors’ Guide to Federal Programs andServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Seniors’ Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29• VON Greater Halifax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Seniors’ Information Line (Department ofSeniors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Seniors’ Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Seniors’ Mental Health Program• Cape Breton District Health Authority . .117Seniors’ Mental Health Services . . . . . . . . . . .117• Capital Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118• Kings and Annapolis Counties . . . . . . . . .118Seniors Organizations in NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Seniors’ Safe Driving Discount Program . . . . .61Seniors’ Safety Program (RCMP) . . . . . . . . . . .84For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

148 | Positive Aging Directory / Alphabetical IndexSeniors’ Self-Contained Apartments . . . . . . . .91Seniors’ Snow Removal Program . . . . . . . . . .129Service Canada Financial Programs . . . . . . . . .67• Guaranteed Income Supplement . . . . . . . .67• Old Age Security and the CanadaPension Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Services for Frail, Disabled, or HomeboundSeniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Service for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Serving Seniors Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Shelburne Seniors’ Infoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Skate Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Ski Atlantic Seniors’ Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Small Claims Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Small Loans Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . .98Smokers’ Help Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Snow Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Social Insurance Number (SIN) . . . . . . . . . . . .54Societies’ Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Society of Deaf and Hard of HearingNova Scotians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35South Cumberland Community CareCentre/Adult Day Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Special Needs of Deaf Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Special Recognition for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Sport and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Sport NS (SNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Sport, Recreation and Active Living . . . . . . . . .35Stay Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128Superannuation Plans, Federal/Provincial . . .17Superintendent of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Survivor’s Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Sydney Volunteer Resource Centre . . . . . . . . .44Tai Chi Society, Taoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Telephone Contact Programs• Northwood Telecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87• Seniors Check-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87• VON Security/Reassurance Checks . . . . . .87Tinnitus Support Group of Atlantic Canada 139TransCounty Transportation Society . . . . . . . .62Transit Cape Breton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Transport de Clare, Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Transportation Services by Area/County . . . .62Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45University and Community College,Courses for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Using Technology? Positively! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Veterans Affairs Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Veterans Funeral Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Veterans’ Independence Program . . . . . . . . . . .69Vial of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Victim Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Victoria Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) . . . . . . . . .139• VON Adult Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . .124• VON Footcare Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131• VON Seniors’ Assisted TransportationProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66• VON Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Vital Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72VoicePrint Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Volunteer Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Volunteer Awards, Provincial . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Volunteer Resource Centre, Sydney . . . . . . . . .44We Care Home Health Services . . . . . . . . . . .128Welcome Wagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31West Hants Dial-A-Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65When You Retire (taxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Williston House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Women, Resources for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Workers’ Compensation Board . . . . . . . . . . . . .56YMCA Immigrant/International Programs . .32YMCAs and YWCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

Advertisers’ DirectoryFor advertising information, please contactMetro Guide Publishing at 902-420-9943or publishers@metroguide.cawww.metroguidepublishing.caABCs of Fraud (Rotary Club of Halifax) . . . . .86Access Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Accurate Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Always Home Homecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Anson CareGivers Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Bath Fitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Bayshore Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Beltone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12The Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . .122Canadian Decompression & Pain Centres . . . .4CARP (Canadian Association ofRetired Persons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Cobequid Community Health CareCentre Foundaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation . . . .47Coldwell Banker Supercity Realty . . . . . . . . . . .46Connect Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48The Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation . . . .60Doctors Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Elder Care Atlantic Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Family 1st Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Gem Health Care Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Halifax Public Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Health Association Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . .69The Hearing Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58High-Crest Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Home Instead Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Home Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Home Safe Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Johnson Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Lawtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC, OBCThe Medicine Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBCMeridian Life Equity Residence . . . . . . . . . . . .59Positive Aging Directory / Advertisers’ Directory | 149✂ ✂Give Us Your Comments 2012If you have suggestions for improving thePositive Aging Directory, please take a fewminutes to fill out this comment form and mailit to the address on the back of the page.1. a) Where did you obtain your copy ofPositive Aging Directory?❑ Nova Scotia Department of Seniors❑ 50+ Expo❑ Doctor’s office❑ Pharmacy❑ Library❑ Community centre❑ Agency/organization (Please indicatethe name of the agency/organization.)❑ Other (Please specify.)b) Is there another location where youwould like to have the Positive AgingDirectory made available? (Please specify.)2. What is your main reason for using thePositive Aging Directory? (Check all thatapply.)❑ To provide me with information for myown use.❑ To assist a family member or friend.❑ I refer to it in my work within agovernment agency.❑ I refer to it in my work within anon-government agency.❑ Other (Please specify.)3. Is the print easy to read?❑ Yes❑ No❑ If no, why not?4. Is the wording easy to understand?❑ Yes❑ No❑ If no, why not?For More Information call 1-800-670-0065, email seniors@gov.ns.ca or visit www.gov.ns.ca/seniors

150 | Positive Aging Directory / Give Us Your Comments5. Would you recommend the Positive AgingDirectory as a resource for others?❑ Yes ❑ No(Please specify why or why not.)6. In which age category do you belong?❑ Under 25 ❑ 25–49 ❑ 50–64❑ 65–79 ❑ 80–94 ❑ 95+7. Are you aware of any information in thepublication that may be incomplete or out ofdate? (Please specify.)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________8. Is there additional information that you wouldlike to see included in future editions ofPositive Aging Directory? (Please specify.)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________9. Do you have any suggestions for improvingPositive Aging Directory? (Please specify.)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for taking the time to complete thisquestionnaire. Your answers will be very useful inpreparing the next edition of the Positive AgingDirectory.National Association of Federal Retirees . . . . .56Northwoodcare Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Nova Scotia Advisory Council on theStatus of Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Nova Scotia Centre on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Nova Scotia Community Services . . . . . . . . . . .70Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture . . . . .58Nova Scotia Department of Health . . . . . . . .152Nova Scotia Department of Seniors . . . . . . . . .20Nova Scotia NDP Caucus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Nova Scotia Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Nova Scotia SPCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Oakridge Memory Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Pfizer Canada (Celebrex) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3PharmaChoice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95PhysioCare at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Powers Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Provincial & Federal Representatives . . . . .22, 23Revera Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27The Salvation Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2SecurTek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Seniors College Association of Nova Scotia .119Seniors for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Seniors Transitioning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Shannex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Shoreham Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Soles In Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55SOS Safety Options for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Victoria Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Vogue Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23VON Annapolis Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23VON Canada Eastern Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46The War Amps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Waterbury Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71We Care Home Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . .96Please mail to:Nova Scotia Department of Seniors1740 Granville Street, PO Box 2065Halifax, NS B3J 2Z1Fax: 424-0561, Email: seniors@gov.ns.caNote: If you have additional questions and/or concerns, or wish to obtain copies of this publication, please contact theDepartment of Seniors by mail or at 424-0065 (metro area) or 1-800-670-0065 (Toll Free within Nova Scotia).

Dorothy is living more. AgainIt hasn’t always been easy for Ellen and her family asthey try to support their mother as she ages. Fortunately,Northwood has been there every step of the way.By providing services such as Community Centre, Intouch,Homecare, Telecare, and Adult Day, that support theirchoice to live at home, we helped Ellen choose the solutionsthat worked for her mom.When the time was right Ellen and her mother began exploringoptions for joining our vibrant community.Learn more about Northwood’ssolutions for living at:www.nwood.ns.ca ortalk to us at 454-8311.

Fair Drug Pricesfor Nova ScotiansSeniors are paying less for prescriptions of mostgeneric drugs* at the pharmacy.Fair drug prices are not just a fact, they’re now the law.Prices went down in August, and will go down againin February 2012 and once more in August 2012.For more information, call 1-800-544-6191 or visitfairdrugprices.gov.ns.ca*Generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand drugs but cost less.

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