What are the parties promising on Seniors?

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Seniors platforms

Here's what the 2024 Nova Scotia election parties are promising.

PC

Provide the shingles vaccine for free to everyone 65 and older

"Implement a universal (no cost) shingles program for all Nova Scotians 65 and older, giving free access to the vaccine to everyone." — Make It Happen, retrieved 2024-11-10

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Liberal

Double the Seniors Care Grant to $1,500/year, and expand eligibility to include up to $50K in annual income

"A Nova Scotia Liberal government will provide dedicated support to seniors by doubling the tax-free seniors care grant to $1,500 each year to help them stay in their homes longer, stay healthy, and live better lives. We will also increase program eligibility so that households with up to $50,000 in annual income are eligible." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09
Invest $5M in programmes to adapt existing housing to meet seniors' needs as they age
Hire and train more home care workers
Develop housing solutions for seniors like small walkable communities or apartment buildings with specific wellness supports

"We will work with seniors to develop specific housing plans to meet their needs. We’ll develop options like small walkable communities with homes for seniors or apartment buildings with specific wellness supports, and work to make sure seniors’ needs are being met in the housing market." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09

NDP

Create a $1,400 tax credit that can be claimed by anyone providing ongoing voluntary care to a family member, a friend or a neighbour

"The vast majority of health care now takes place in the home, provided by friends or family members. Such care needs can be acute, long-term and vary considerably. In order to support as many caregivers as possible, Claudia Chender and the Nova Scotia NDP will create a new Caregivers Tax Credit of $1,400 that can be claimed by any Nova Scotian who is providing ongoing voluntary care to a family member, a friend or a neighbour in the province." — Leadership You Can Believe In, retrieved 2024-11-16
Eliminate Seniors' Pharamacare premiums

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