Seniors

Adult Protection Services can help if you are worried that an adult is being neglected, abused or harmed. 

The Veterans Independence Program offers supports to keep Veterans in their home longer.

You can apply for the Veterans Independence Program if you need home care services and you:

• have qualified for a disability benefit, or

• have qualified for the War Veterans Allowance, or

• receive Prisoner of War Compensation, or

• are eligible for, but can’t access, a Contract Bed (also known as a Priority Access Bed) in a long term care facility.

[Apply online with your My VAC Account]

[Download the application [PDF]]

The Nova Scotia Health Authority offers equipment loans or subsidies for:

• Wheelchairs

• Personal Alert Assistance

• Home Oxygen

• Hospital Beds

The RCMP's Senior Safety Program provides free safety and security information to seniors through individual home visits, telephone calls, and community presentations.

Follow Antigonish Crime Prevention on Facebook for program updates.

Housing Nova Scotia offers programs to help seniors (65+) stay in their homes longer and/or live independently longer. Each program requires proof of financial need. If you are married, only one of you needs to be 65 or older to apply.

• Safety and accessibility equipment: You can receive up to $3,500 which does not need to be repaid as long as the homeowner agrees to live in their home for a minimum of six months after the adaptations are made. 

  • Examples:

    • Handrails in hallways and stairways

    • Easy-to-reach work and storage areas in the kitchen

    • Lever handles on doors

    • Walk-in showers and grab bars

    • Bathtub grab bars and seats

Any adaptions that are made should be permanent. Exceptions can be made for equipment like bath lifts that help to make accessing basic facilities easier. Other aids like walkers and household appliances are not covered by this funding.

• Home repairs: You can receive up to $6,500 to make repairs that are health and safety concerns. You must have owned your home for at least one year.

  • Examples:

    • Roof repairs

    • Plumbing repairs

    • Heating repairs

Housing Nova Scotia manages low income rental units for seniors (58+).  

Rental units contain a stove and refrigerator, and include heat and hot water. Some units are accessible for people with physical disabilities. 

If you are married, only one of you needs to be 58 or older to apply.