Increased funding for program that helps Island seniors remain in their homes

Island seniors eligible for the Seniors Independence Initiative can now access up to $1,800 each year for practical services that make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities.  The program provides financial assistance for services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, medical alert system,  internet fees, grass cutting, and snow removal. The program complements those supports being provided to seniors by their family members/friends, and other government programs.  The increase went into effect September 1st, and will be retroactively applied to this past July 1st for any clients who were part of the program since that date.  All clients eligible for the retroactive increase will be contacted by program staff.