N.S. program aimed at allowing more seniors to live independently at home [Video]

A pilot program in the Halifax area aimed at allowing seniors to live independently at home is expanding.

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The “Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders” (CAPABLE) pilot program is currently available in:

• Spryfield
• Herring Cove
• Clayton Park
• downtown Halifax
• Kings County
• Cherry Brook
• Lake Loon
• North Preston
• East Preston and the surrounding area

The program is expanding to include the following neighbourhoods:

• Highfield Park
• downtown Dartmouth
• Burnside
• Woodside
• Albro Lake
• Fairview
• Armdale
• south end Halifax
• Rockingham
• Sherwood Heights
• Purcells Cove

As part of the program, eligible seniors are paired with a nurse, occupational therapist and handyperson to help enhance their safety and independence.

“Simple changes can sometimes make all the difference when it comes to being able to remain in our homes as we age,” said Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care Barbara Adams in the release …