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Seniors will receive a one-time payment of up to $500 from the federal government to ease hardships during the pandemic. Will the aid be enough? Power & Politics speaks to Minister of Seniors Deb Schulte and Malone Sinclaire, a senior who lives in Vancouver's Haro Park Centre care home. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.5565743 »»» Subscribe to ...

In a news conference on Parliament Hill, Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos and Seniors Minister Deb Schulte announce measures aimed at providing financial assistance to seniors during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says seniors have always been a priority in the government’s COVID-19 response, despite only announcing direct financial assistance for them today. He says from the beginning of the Canadian epidemic the government instituted public health measures to protect vulnerable seniors and provided GST tax credits. He ...

Your Chicago household may be eligible to receive $500 a month for 12 months as part of a new pilot program. Here’s how to apply.

The U.S. government is helping more Minnesota seniors stay in their homes. Within the last few hours, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a $15 million investment to a nationwide home modification program to help seniors age in place.

Money to help Neighborworks make improvements in more than 200 homes in Lackawanna and Wayne counties

A new program in Carteret County is aiming to help senior citizens 'age in place' with some new funding. A $50,000 grant from ARPA is helping the...

The grant was part of a $250 million outlay authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law by President Trump.

The Affordable Connectivity Program helps ensure that older adults have affordable internet access, which has become critical to daily living.

The deadline to apply for a seniors care grant introduced late last year is just days away. As the deadline looms, the Liberal opposition is criticizing the grant saying the money should be more accessible. As Callum Smith reports, seniors’ advocates support the grant and many are helping the older population go through the process -- but ...

AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP, works to end senior poverty by providing resources and help for older adults living with low income.

Explore NIA funding for aging, Alzheimer's, and COVID-19 research. Learn about grants for all career stages, updates on policies, and a new review process.

AARP Foundation advocates for seniors and people over 50 to fight age discrimination and elderly abuse.

Seniors will be receiving a one-time payment of up to $500 to help offset any increases in the cost of living due to COVID-19 — and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today promised to help find long-term solutions to the tragedies unfolding in long-term care facilities.

The Canadian government has announced new COVID-19 financial relief for seniors in the form of a one-time, tax-free payment of up to $500. Here is who is eligible for the aid.

Who Can Apply?

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

The federal government unveiled its new dental-care plan on Monday — a $13-billion insurance program that will start covering routine dentistry costs next year for people who meet a certain income threshold.

The full benefit effectively cuts property taxes in half for more senior homeowners in the state starting in 2026. Some wonder if the funding will be on the chopping block.

Neighbourhood Watch has launched a pilot program offering a $500 reimbursement to victims of crime who inve...

When ready to apply, applicants should use the Public Assistance Grants Portal to account for all activities associated with their damage claims.

Renovation Alliance received a $50,000 grant for six people 60 years and older who need critical or necessary home repairs and are low-income.

Social Grant beneficiaries braved the overcast and wet conditions in and around Johannesburg, as well as the threat of contracting the COVID-19 Virus, to pick up their monthly grants this morning. Essential Services like the South African Post Office which remain open during the 21 Day lockdown of the country were stretched to their limits, but ...

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the latest round of funding to help during the COVID-19 crisis. As Breanna Karstens-Smith reports, some say it won't do enough to help seniors.

The city is piloting its Guaranteed Basic Income Program and is looking for eligible families to give the money to.

Ads pop up all over social media these days. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if they are legit. One viewer asked Amy about government benefit ads that keep showing up on her social media feed. She doesn’t want to miss out but wonders if it’s even true.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

The application will be open until June 30, 2025. Seniors can apply online or in-person.

Pa. state Rep. Steve Samuelson’s bill will improve the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and Gov. Shapiro signed it into law on August 4, 2023.

At a news conference in Ottawa, federal Seniors Minister Kamal Khera announces the launch of a new initiative to assist seniors living at home. She is joined by Liberal MPs Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre) and Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation), as well as Jennifer Lalonde (executive director of Ottawa West Community Support).

Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon announced expanded supports for Alberta seniors at the Healthy Aging Alberta Summit. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=8907745BC52EE-BF9B-71AD-7653871E8D1AA38E

Learn about the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility and the many tax credits, benefits, programs and services for seniors in Ontario at ontario.ca/seniors A descriptive transcript for this video is available by visiting the following link: http://media.ontarionewsroom.com/desctxt/msaa---supports-for-seniors---may-2023.html Cette vidéo est ...

TV 10/55's Long Island Bureau Chief Richard Rose reports.

Proposed changes to the way hearing aids are dispensed are going to create more barriers for people to access hearing care.

VA has three adapted housing grant types: Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant, the Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant, and Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA). Each grant type has different criteria for determining eligibility for the grant award. ***More Info*** - https://news.va.gov/84813/specially-adapted-housing-changes-help ...

This presentation from the Office of Grants Management (OGM) covers the following: roles and responsibilities of OGM; policy guidance for the use of grant funds; Division of Payment Management; federal financial reports; budget modifications; federal reversionary interest, and rules and requirements for receiving no-cost extensions. We accept ...

The government of Canada is launching a new program today that offers Canadians grants of up to $5,000 to pay for energy-saving home upgrades.

Scammers are using a new twist on an age-old government grant scam. Con artists are reaching out to people through social media, email and other apps claiming they qualify for free grant money from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jennifer Waugh joins us to share some of the red flags behind the scam.

Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips announced Thursday, as part of the government’s $187-billion budget, a new tax credit aimed at helping seniors stay in their homes longer. The credit will reimburse them for 25 per cent on eligible renovations up to $10,000, regardless of income and whether they owe taxes in 2021.

Are you self-employed or run a small business and could use $4,000? Applications are being accepted now for the next round of grants from the National Association for the Self-Employed.

A close-up photo of a hearing aid.

The government says extending the freeze on social security deeming rates will help 450,000 pensioners. But that's only going to benefit pensioners who get income from deemed financial investments.

There are several types of VA benefits available to elderly veterans. Eligible elderly veterans could qualify for many VA benefits such as: VA pension, Aid and Attendance, Housebound, and geriatric care at VA healthcare facilities or community centers. Tune in to learn how to qualify for these VA benefits! Learn More About CCK Law: https://cck ...

Residents in Cleveland's Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood are getting a helping hand to repair their homes.

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