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Initiatives

The Senior Safety Grant will contribute to the enhancement and/or expansion of existing Seniors' Safety Program's services. More
The Age-Friendly Communities Program assists municipalities in creating or adapting structures and services that are accessible and inclusive of seniors. More
The Positive Aging Fund assists non-profit community organizations in creating projects with a focus on health, well-being and community participation of Nova Scotia seniors. More

Latest Media


Seniors' Ministers Work Together on the Opportunities and Challenges of Canada's Aging Population
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick - 2010/07/08
At their annual meeting, Federal, Provincial and Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors agreed on the pressing need to address the opportunities and challenges associated with the country's aging population. (full text) (view photo)

Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15 - 2010/06/15
Today, June 15, has been proclaimed Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Nova Scotia. It coincides with a worldwide awareness day that brings attention to elder abuse globally. (full text)

50-plus Expo Features Opportunities, Entertainment - 2010/06/11 Top notch information and entertainment will headline this year's 50-plus expo at Exhibition Park in Halifax today, June 11 to Saturday June 12. (full text)

Financement offert pour les projets novateurs à l'intention des aînés - 2010/06/01
Les communautés sont encore une fois invitées à présenter des demandes de financement en vertu du Programme des communautés amies des aînés afin de rendre les services et activités communautaires plus accessibles pour les aînés. (full text)

Funding Available for Innovative Senior's Projects - 2010/06/01
Communities are again being invited to apply for Age-friendly Communities Program funding to make community features and services more accessible for seniors. (full text)