About:

Seniors are a large portion of the population in Antigonish and Pictou Counties. General information and services specific to the age group of 55+ is included in this section.

Information:

• Community Links: is a Nova Scotia based organization that works to bring seniors together by providing information and programs.
• Nova Scotia Seniors: promotes and facilitates the independence of seniors in Nova Scotia.
• Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library: offers large print, audio and ebooks that make the resources more accessible. The library also offers a service called Borrow By Mail, where you can have materials delivered right to your door.
• United Way of Pictou County: helps fund the agency called Pictou County Council of Seniors, which puts on programs to support community outreach for seniors.

Health and Safety:

• Pictou County Home Health Care Co-operative provides home care and related services for seniors.
• Seniors Safety Program provided through the Antigonish Crime Prevention organizations to help seniors to live safe, healthy and independent lives.
• Victorian Order of Nurses offers home care, personal support and community services to help people become healthy and stay that way.
• Continuing Care provides care outside of the hospital to people who need it in their own home; this can be done on a short or long term basis.
• Disability Supports Program: If you are living with a mental illness or physical disability, you can receive support through this program for community-based, residential and vocational/day programs.

Social activities:

• Pictou County Seniors Festival is a weekend of entertainment and activities held during August in the Trenton area.
• Full listings of social activities in your community can be found at 211 Nova Scotia under "Older Adult Services (Seniors)."