Nova Scotia Gerontological Nurses Association-NSGNA

08/12/2026

Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence released one-pager with data on caregiving in Nova Scotia.

A few insights:
🔹30% of caregivers are 65+ - largest share in comparison to other provinces
🔹27% of caregivers are 24-35 - second largest age group in NS
🔹6.2 hours a day is spent on average caregiving, for 4.2 years
🔹Majority are combining caregiving with work and caring for either a parent or a spouse
🔹Most valued support: improved access to home care and monthly caregiving allowance

04/03/2025

There is still time to register for the conference!

👉 CGNA2025 Keynote Speaker! Dr. Kristin Reynolds, Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba -- join us in Winnipeg for Reuniting at the Forks: Inclusivity in Gerontological Nursing Practice, May 29-31, 2025! https://cgna2025.ca

01/25/2025

Our bi-annual conference registration is live! Head over to the CGNA webpage to see all of the event details. It’s sure to be a great time!

May 29-31, 2025 | Winnipeg

06/17/2024

Nova Scotia Health’s Frailty and Elder Care Network is now offering online support for older Nova Scotians to help them stay healthy as they age.

The chance of becoming frail increases with age, but frailty is not inevitable. Frailty can affect a person’s ability to live independently and to take part in daily activities. Take steps today to reduce your frailty risk.

Learn more about frailty at https://www.nshealth.ca/frailty

04/26/2024

03/20/2024

join us for our two part virtual session on Altered Responses, in partnership with Pallium Canada -- April 4 and 11, 2024. More information and registration available at https://buff.ly/3x23jQA

11/17/2023

CGNA Grants & Scholarships! Applications are now open for CGNA Research Grants and the Ann C. Beckingham Scholarship. Applications are due January 19, 2024 -- for more information and to access the applications, visit https://buff.ly/2XSKElv

10/05/2023

Hello NSGNA members
We have had some changes in membership as well as the executive group over the past couple years. Some have retired or moved and others are less available than at times in the past. We are looking for some information from members to help with plans for the future for the organization. Please take a few minutes to complete the short survey attached.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rpoJOW5AjgZrdfcRdYf_SHq0AUbsE7NvCk9RQscS1VE/edit

If you have any difficulty with the survey, please contact me or Elaine Moody at [email protected] .
Thank you, take care
Jennifer

We're looking for input from members about the role and future of the Nova Scotia Gerontological Nurses Association. Please provide as much information as you can. We look forward to hearing from you!

10/01/2023

Check out the newest Perspectives release!

Perspectives, the official journal of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, is pleased to announce the release of volume 44, number 2. Access it here: https://cgna.net/journal

09/23/2023

Nova Scotia is offering a free, practical nursing diploma program for continuing care assistants (CCAs) working in Nova Scotia.

The pilot CCA–Practical Nursing Bridging Program will help 25 certified CCAs who have worked in a nursing home or home care agency for at least two years to become licensed practical nurses.

The 2½-year program will start in January. Classes are online, with in-person labs at Nova Scotia Community College’s Truro campus. Students must commit to work full-time in continuing care in Nova Scotia for at least two years after graduation.

The department will give employers details on eligibility and how to apply to share with their staff.

For more information, read the full release: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20230627002