Providing older Nova Scotians with the wellness and care they deserve, where and when they need it.
Investing in Long-term Care Facilities
- Expanded the plan for long-term care infrastructure, bringing the total number of new and replacement single living spaces to 5,700, each with their own washroom.
- Implementing the 4.1 standard of care in facilities to provide more hands-on care across the province
Aging Well in Communities
- Expanding the Centres for Rural Aging and Health (CORAH), a successful partnership with NSCC that helps seniors connect to learning and recreational opportunities in their communities.
- Increasing the amounts available through the Seniors Care Grant
- Providing older Nova Scotians with the high dose flu vaccines
Homecare
- Removing red-tape and making it easier for seniors and their loved ones to access homecare supports
- New CAPABLE pilot program to help Nova Scotians stay in their homes longer by making tailored renovations in someone’s home to match their unique needs.
Workforce Development
- Providing thousands of students studying to become Continuing Care Assistants with free tuition and books.
- Implementing a new pilot pathway to help people move from CCA to LPN, which will cover the full cost of tuition/books and offer extra support such as tutoring.
If you or your loved one needs assistance to remain in your home or require support following a recent hospital stay, you can be referred to Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care. For more information or to make a referral, please call 1-800-225-7225 (toll free). Once you make a referral, Continuing Care will work with you or your loved one to create a plan of care that is right for you, this may include home care services from a contracted agency.