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The Gerontology Association of Nova Scotia (GANS), established in 1977, is a voluntary organization whose members are individuals, families and organizations throughout Nova Scotia who have an expressed interest in older Nova Scotians... read more»

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Community Groups/Services

  • Northwoodcare Community Outreach
  • The Mahone Bay Seniors Project
  • Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre
  • Senior's College Assoc. of NS - Dedicated to providing non-credit academic courses to seniors (age 50 plus) in Nova Scotia.
  • Caregivers Nova Scotia
  • Nova Scotia Community Links


Geneaology/Family History

  • Nova Scotia Geneaology Association
  • Nova Scotia Archives
  • Dartmouth Family History Centre
  • Family History Centres in Nova Scotia
  • Nova Scotia GenWeb Project - Exhaustive resource list for genealogy enthusiasts in Nova Scotia


Government

  • HRM – Seniors Safety
  • Nova Scotia Department of Seniors - Giving Nova Scotia Seniors a Voice
  • Seniors Canada – Govt. of Canada
  • HRM – Snow removal for Seniors
  • Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection


Health and Wellbeing

  • The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
  • The Canadian Mental Health Association – NS Division
  • Seniors Day Program – Capital District Health
  • The Arthritis Society of Canada – NS Division
  • Connecting Seniors to Active Living
  • Geriatric Day Hopsital and Falls Clinic – Halifax
  • Preventing Falls Together


Home Care Services

  • ScotiaCare Home Care
  • H.O.M.E
  • Shannex Select Care
  • Home Instead Senior Care
  • Stay Home Care
  • Health Team Nova Scotia – list of home support groups
  • Red Cross Home Support Services
  • VON Nova Scotia Community Support


Legal Issues

  • Seniors and the Law in Nova Scotia


Libraries

  • HRM Public Library – free computer training - free computer traning for seniors
  • HRM Public Libraries – programs for seniors - includes interests such as geneaology
  • The Nova Scotia Provincial Library
  • Directory of Libraries in Nova Scotia
  • HRM Public Libraires – online directory of community groups


Other Services

  • Dementia Guide


Professional Organizations

  • Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations


Research Related

  • The Geriatric Medicine Research Unit - Research into frailty and dementia.
  • The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging
  • The Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network


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