Government announces Aging Well at Home Grant

Minister of Seniors Craig Pardy announced that applications for the Aging Well at Home Grant will open on January 5.

The grant provides financial assistance to lower-income seniors aged 65 years and older to help them remain in their homes. Eligible individuals will receive $400 annually for household and health-related services such as snow clearing, grocery or prescription delivery and home cleaning.

To qualify, applicants must be 65 years or older as of March 31, be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, have an annual household net income of $32,700 or less for single applicants, have an annual household net income of $50,000 or less for couples, and own or rent a home.

The deadline to apply is March 31.

Pardy said, “Many seniors are struggling to meet their basic needs and that is not acceptable. Our new government is making seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador a priority. We are committed to providing services and expanding programs to help seniors age well in the right place.”