HALIFAX: The Rankin government announced July 9, it’s s investing $96.5 million in new long-term care beds and facilities to better serve residents, their families and staff who care for…
BEAVER BANK: The councillor for Beaver Bank is saddened to hear news that a Continuing Care facility in the community she represents will close in two years. On June 21,…
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The province is investing more than $3.5 million in workplace safety training and equipment for staff in continuing care, as well as offering more diverse programming for individuals…
By Jennifer Zelmer and David Mowat COVID-19 has affected us all, but a great deal of the impact has been on older adults, and especially those living in long-term care…
HALIFAX: The provincial government announced Jan. 29 that it is making a major investment in new long-term care beds and facilities to better serve residents, their families and staff. Under…
HALIFAX: NDP Leader Gary Burrill and NDP Health spokesperson Susan Leblanc have written to the Minister of Health and Wellness to get answers on how a potential second wave of…
HRM: Further easing of restrictions in long-term care will allow residents to enjoy off-site day visits with family in their homes. “Residents and their families want more opportunities to connect…
HALIFAX: N.S. Health Minister Randy Delorey announced Sept. 21 that government is preparing for future cases of COVID-19 with recommendations from two reviews of outbreaks in long-term care facilities. “We…
From the NSPC Caucus Office More and more seniors are saying they don’t want to go to a nursing home. But unless we present better options for care, they don’t…