funded programs. Eligibility for provincial continuing care services varies, depending on whether a person lives on-reserve and whether they have Registered Status under the Federal Indian Act, thus having access to similar federally funded services. Non-Status people living offreserve can access all provincial continuing care services. Status individuals living off-reserve can access many continuing care services, with some exceptions. Non-Status individuals living on-reserve can access provincial continuing care services through the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Personal Alert Assistance The Personal Alert Assistance program provides up to $480 per year to reimburse eligible seniors for the purchase of a personal alert assistance service. The program is targeted at low-income seniors who live alone, have a history of recent falls, use a cane, wheelchair or walker, and are receiving publicly funded home-care services. You should not have to report this funding as income on your income tax return because it is less than $500/year.
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Since everyone’s situation is different, please contact Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281 to confirm. Seniors Community Wheelchair Loan Program The Seniors Community Wheelchair Loan Program provides new and recycled wheelchairs (manual and electric) to eligible residents of Nova Scotia to support them in their homes and communities. If you are eligible, an occupational or physiotherapist will arrange a time to meet with you to complete an assessment.
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