Important links for Seniors
- Making Life Better for Seniors
- No Provincial Income Tax on Guaranteed Income Supplement
- Affordable Living Tax Credit for lower-income households
- Out of Province Travel and Accommodation Assistance
- Nurse Practitioners
- Self-Managed Care Allowance and Personal Alert Assistance
- Building improvements that help seniors Age in Place
- Energy efficiency upgrades for low-income homeowners
- Projects / Research
- Safe Driving
- New Horizons for Seniors Program
Health
- MySurgery Orthopaedic Patient Website
The website shows people what to do and what to expect from the time their family physician refers them to an orthopaedic surgeon to the recovery and rehabilitation period after surgery. The website was funded by Health Canada and created by the Department of Health in collaboration with clinicians from each of the District Health Authorities that provide orthopaedic surgery. Covering over 90 topics, the website reflects the Nova Scotia context and provides local information where appropriate. - Department of Health Promotion and Protection
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Canadian Institute for Health Information
- Canadian Medical Association
- Health Canada - Aging and Seniors
- Nova Scotia Department of Health*
- Nova Scotia Health Network*
- Nova Scotia Seniors' Pharmacare Program*
- Health Promotion Clearinghouse
- Department of Health Promotion and Protection - Problem Gambling
General Information Networks
- Nova Scotia Community Organizations Network*
- LinkAGES online community for and about older Nova Scotians*
- Seniors Canada On-line
Legal Issues / Consumer Information
- Access to Justice Network (Canadian) - Seniors Issues
- Consumer Information Gateway
- NS Gas Stations Listings Online*
Accommodations for Health Care Patients and Visitors
The QEII website features details on special accommodation rates for patients and families using the QEII facilities. For more information, click on the link provided:
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QEII) Accommodations (Halifax)