{"id":247984,"date":"2024-11-30T15:50:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T20:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.visavie.com\/government-subsidies-for-seniors-what-you-need-to-know"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:55:14","slug":"government-grants-for-seniors-in-residence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/blog\/government-grants-for-seniors-in-residence\/","title":{"rendered":"Government grants for seniors: what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Visavie, we believe that every senior deserves to enjoy their retirement with dignity. To ease the financial burden on seniors and promote their well-being, several government grants are available. Discover the main financial assistance programs that can improve your daily life, whether you live at home or in a senior living facility. <\/p>\n

The main objectives of government subsidies<\/h2>\n

These grants, provided by the federal and provincial governments, are designed to help seniors:<\/p>\n

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  1. Access home care or care in a residential facility.<\/li>\n
  2. Manage housing costs.<\/li>\n
  3. Maintaining autonomy.<\/li>\n
  4. Enjoy enriching activities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These programs are designed to enable you to live serenely while focusing on your health and your personal projects.<\/p>\n

    Government subsidies for seniors in Quebec: 7 essential aids<\/h2>\n

    Here's an overview of the main subsidies for seniors in Quebec.<\/p>\n

    Tax credit for home support for seniors<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Aimed at seniors aged 70 and over, this tax credit supports home help services (housekeeping, hygiene care, etc.). This program also applies to seniors living in private residences. <\/p>\n

    Tax credit for independent living expenses<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    This credit can be used to adapt the home with equipment such as walkers or healthcare beds, or to cover the cost of rehabilitation after hospitalization.<\/p>\n

    Tax Credit for Senior Support<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Available from age 70, this credit is calculated according to family income, and can reach up to $4,000 for a couple, or $2,000 for a single person.<\/p>\n

    Housing allowance<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    This assistance is aimed at low-income seniors aged 50 and over. Depending on your situation, you can get between $100 and $170 a month to help with the cost of rent. <\/p>\n

    Subsidy for municipal tax increases<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    If you've owned your home for 15 years and have a family income of less than $58,200, this subsidy can alleviate the impact of municipal tax increases.<\/p>\n

    Tax credit for seniors' activities<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    This credit is used to recover part of the cost of enrolment in cultural, recreational or sporting activities that promote physical activity and combat social isolation.<\/p>\n

    Tax assistance<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    A free service for low-income seniors helps you file your tax return and maximize your credits and grants.<\/p>\n

    Financial assistance in Canada: 3 federal programs you should know about<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Canadian caregiver credit<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    The Canadian Caregiver Tax Credit (CCTC) is a non-refundable tax credit offered by the federal government. Its purpose is to recognize that people who care for a disabled relative have a different ability to pay tax than other taxpayers with similar incomes. <\/p>\n

    Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    This pension provides a basic income for seniors who have contributed to the CPP. It can start as early as age 60, with a reduction, or at age 65, with full benefits. <\/p>\n

    Old Age Security (OAS) pension<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Available to all Canadian citizens aged 65 and over, OAS provides basic financial support, supplemented by a Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for those with lower incomes.<\/p>\n

    New Horizons for Seniors Program<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

    This program supports initiatives that promote volunteerism, social inclusion and intergenerational relations, while stimulating positive projects for seniors.<\/p>\n

    Additional resources for seniors and their loved ones<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    In addition to grants and tax credits, support services are available for family caregivers, including federal and provincial measures designed to assist them.<\/p>\n

    If you or a loved one are not yet ready to move into a residence, our sister company, Amika, offers in-home assistance services<\/a>. These personalized services enable seniors to remain at home while receiving the assistance they need to maintain their independence and quality of life. <\/p>\n

    At Visavie, we are here for you 7 days a week!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    We assist seniors and their families in finding the perfect private residence, whether for an urgent move, temporary housing, or a new living environment. We guide you through every step of the process to help you make the best choice, at no cost for the services we provide. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Are you or an elderly loved one thinking about moving into a retirement home soon? When facing this important life change, it’s natural to have questions. One common concern is: can I afford it? It’s important to know that government subsidies are available to help those who choose to live in a retirement home. Are you familiar with the different types of subsidies available? Let’s take a look at what you need to know. Thanks to these many sources of assistance, the financial stress can be lessened. This will allow you to better enjoy life in a retirement home and focus on your priorities!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":247985,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1109],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-247984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance-and-advice"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=247984"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247984\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/247985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=247984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=247984"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=247984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}