Submitted by: Lise Guignard, Office Manager, New Brunswick Senior Citizen's Federation
For over 56 years, the New Brunswick Senior Citizens’ Federation (NBSCF) has been a strong advocate for seniors, fighting to protect their rights, financial security, and independence. Through persistent efforts, the NBSCF has influenced policies that have significantly improved the lives of seniors in our province.
For over 56 years, the New Brunswick Senior Citizens’ Federation (NBSCF) has been a strong advocate for seniors, fighting to protect their rights, financial security, and independence. Through persistent efforts, the NBSCF has influenced policies that have significantly improved the lives of seniors in our province.
Two major accomplishments stand out:
1. Protecting Seniors’ Assets When Entering a Nursing Home
One of the NBSCF’s greatest successes is ensuring that only a senior’s income is considered when determining nursing home fees. This means that personal assets—such as savings, investments, and even the family home--remain the property of the senior and their family. Without this policy, seniors could be forced to liquidate their life savings to afford care. Thanks to the NBSCF’s advocacy, seniors can keep their hard-earned assets while still accessing the care they need.
2. Securing the $600 Low-Income Benefit for Seniors
The NBSCF has also played a vital role in securing a $600 low-income benefit for eligible seniors.(Con't next page.) This direct financial assistance helps alleviate the burden of rising living costs, offering relief for essentials such as groceries, medication, and utilities. For many seniors, this benefit is crucial in maintaining their independence and well-being.
What’s at Risk if the NBSCF Disappears?
These benefits were not given freely—they were hard-won through years of advocacy. Without a strong voice like the NBSCF standing up for seniors, there is no guarantee that these policies will remain in place. Governments change, budgets tighten, and priorities shift. Without ongoing advocacy, these benefits could be reduced or even eliminated.
The NBSCF serves as a watchdog, a negotiator, and a defender of seniors’ rights. If the organization weakens or disappears, there will be no strong, united voice ensuring that seniors’ needs are protected. The loss of advocacy could lead to seniors facing higher costs for care, losing financial assistance, or struggling to maintain their quality of life.
This is why your support is essential. By staying informed, becoming a member, and participating in advocacy efforts, you help ensure that seniors in New Brunswick continue to receive the benefits and protections they deserve.
Get Involved – Protect Your Future!
To stay informed or get involved in our advocacy efforts, visit our website at nbscf.ca or contact the NBSCF office at 1-800-453-4333. Together, we can make a difference!
1. Protecting Seniors’ Assets When Entering a Nursing Home
One of the NBSCF’s greatest successes is ensuring that only a senior’s income is considered when determining nursing home fees. This means that personal assets—such as savings, investments, and even the family home--remain the property of the senior and their family. Without this policy, seniors could be forced to liquidate their life savings to afford care. Thanks to the NBSCF’s advocacy, seniors can keep their hard-earned assets while still accessing the care they need.
2. Securing the $600 Low-Income Benefit for Seniors
The NBSCF has also played a vital role in securing a $600 low-income benefit for eligible seniors.(Con't next page.) This direct financial assistance helps alleviate the burden of rising living costs, offering relief for essentials such as groceries, medication, and utilities. For many seniors, this benefit is crucial in maintaining their independence and well-being.
What’s at Risk if the NBSCF Disappears?
These benefits were not given freely—they were hard-won through years of advocacy. Without a strong voice like the NBSCF standing up for seniors, there is no guarantee that these policies will remain in place. Governments change, budgets tighten, and priorities shift. Without ongoing advocacy, these benefits could be reduced or even eliminated.
The NBSCF serves as a watchdog, a negotiator, and a defender of seniors’ rights. If the organization weakens or disappears, there will be no strong, united voice ensuring that seniors’ needs are protected. The loss of advocacy could lead to seniors facing higher costs for care, losing financial assistance, or struggling to maintain their quality of life.
This is why your support is essential. By staying informed, becoming a member, and participating in advocacy efforts, you help ensure that seniors in New Brunswick continue to receive the benefits and protections they deserve.
Get Involved – Protect Your Future!
To stay informed or get involved in our advocacy efforts, visit our website at nbscf.ca or contact the NBSCF office at 1-800-453-4333. Together, we can make a difference!
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