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Canadian Association for Community Care
The Canadian Association for Community Care (CACC) is a national, non-profit, bilingual association, formed in 1995. CACC's guiding principle is our commitment to a strong national voice for the community care sector. In our view, community care includes home-based care, facility-based long term care and community support programs, such as meal services. CACC's mission is to promote the development of a range of high-quality, flexible, responsive and accessible community care services within a seamless continuum of care.
Source : Canadian Association for Community Care

Canadian Home Care Association
The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is a national not-for-profit membership Association dedicated to ensuring the availability of accessible, responsive home care and community supports which enable people to stay in their homes with safety, dignity and quality of life.
Source : Canadian Home Care Association

Contact Information : Office: (613) 569-1585 Fax: (613) 569-1604
Business Address : 17 York Street, Suite 401 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J6

Homecare Services
Home support - such as meals and general assistance for seniors, medical equipment rentals and transportation - is offered, depending on the needs of a particular community, by many Red Cross branches and regions across Canada.
Source : Canadian Red Cross

Nova Scotia

Abilities Foundation of Nova Scotia
Registered as a charitable organization since 1931, The Abilities Foundation is a cross-disability, province-wide non-profit organization serving children, teens and adults with physical disabilties in Nova Scotia.
Source : Abilities Foundation of Nova Scotia

Adult Day Programs - Nova Scotia
Day programs provide seniors with a social environment in which they can participate in activities and meet new people.
Source : Caregivers Nova Scotia

DARTMOUTH VOLKSMARCH CLUB
A Volkssport Event is an organized non-competitive walk, bike ride, swim or cross-country ski through a scenic area over a pre-determined route designed for people of all ages.
Source : DARTMOUTH VOLKSMARCH CLUB

Nova Scotia 55+ Games - Home
This site is intended to provide you with information on these future games as well as provide a link for you to be able to find out more what is happening in your communities and regions in regards to upcoming sporting and social events
Source : Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society

Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women
The Advisory Council works to make sure that all women are included in all aspects of life in Nova Scotia. This includes decision-making that affects women.
Source : Advisory Council on Status of Women

Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations- NSAHO
NSAHO is a member-driven association of organizations committed to the health and well-being of Nova Scotians. We support our members by delivering quality services, coordinating beneficial activities, providing innovative solutions and representing their collective views. Our vision is that NSAHO members have the capacity, resources and support to achieve their goals and work together to create the best health system in Canada.
Source : Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations

Programs for Seniors (PDF Format)
Provides valuable information on the programs provided to Nova Scotia seniors.
Source : Government of Nova Scotia

Public Bus Service - Kings Transit
Kings Transit Authority is a public transit system operating in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Source : Kings Transit Authority

Service Nova Scotia - Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia is a support network of non-profit, community-based transportation systems,
Source : Service Nova Scotia

Ski Atlantic Senior's Club [SASC]
SASC is dedicated to providing opportunities for economical, recreational skiing for seniors in Atlantic Canada.
Source : Ski Atlantic Senior's Club [SASC]

Sport Nova Scotia-Home
Sport Nova Scotia is a non-profit, non-government organization, representing over 60 provincial sport organizations and more than 160,000 registered sport participants.
Source : Sport Nova Scotia

YMCA-Halifax/Dartmouth
As recognized leaders in developing and providing programs, Your YMCA is here to help you become active, enjoy sports, learn skills, make friends and have fun doing it.
Source : YMCA

Canada

Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada
The purpose of the Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada is to provide accommodation and companionship for lonely older people within their own local community
Source : Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada

Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Health and Social Services
This subsection contains links to health and social services specifically for elders. It contains links such as elder abuse, community care programs, nutrition services etc.
Source : Aboriginal Canada Portal

Contact Information : Toll-Free Telephone: 1-888-399-0111
E-Mail : E-mail: ACP@inac.gc.ca
Opening Hours : Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Canada Post
Find the closest local post outlet providing innovative physical and electronic delivery solutions, creating value for our customers, employees and all Canadians.
Source : Canada Post

Core Values in Seniors' Programs
This fact sheet produced by the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto with the participation and support of the New Horizons: Partners in Aging program, Health Canada discusses the seven core values that are fundamental to seniors' community programming: dignity, purpose, self-esteem, respect, fairness, equity and compassion.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada

Employment Insurance (E.I.)
Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporary financial assistance for Canadians who are unemployed, through no fault of their own, while they look for work or upgrade their skills. Canadians who are sick, pregnant or caring for a newborn or adopted child, as well as those who must care for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death, may also be assisted by Employment Insurance. There are no age restrictions on benefits. Seniors who become unemployed, but wish to continue working, are eligible for employment insurance benefits.
Source : Service Canada

New Horizons for Seniors Program
This program supports local projects across Canada that encourage seniors to contribute to their communities through social participation and active living.
Source : Human Resources and Social Development Canada

Contact Information : Toll-Free Number: 1 800 277-9914 TTY Service: 1 800 255-4786
Forms and Publications : Application Guidelines Application Form (MS Word Format) Application Form (PDF Format)
Additional Information : For questions on New Horizons for Seniors, select "0" to speak with an agent. Agents are ready to answer your questions Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Newfoundland

Protocol Office-Home Page
The Protocol Office provides numerous services to the Government and the public. Along with other services, the Protocol Office organizes the official visits of Members of the Royal Family, Heads of State and Government; organizes special events on behalf of the Government; provides congratulatory messages; provides consulting services to government agencies, non-government organizations and the general public.
Source : Protocol Office

The Royal Canadian Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada's largest Veterans "ex-service person" and community service organization with more than 480,000 members and 1,600 branches in Canada, USA and Germany. They provide services to Veterans, ex-service persons, seniors, youth and numerous community-based charities.
Source : The Royal Canadian Legion

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