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Disclosure of Grant and Contribution Awards

Recipient Name: Jane Hurshman Memorial Fund (Jane's Fund)
Location: Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia
Date: 2008-03-03
Value: $116,381.00
Type: Grant
Purpose: This 18 month project will involve 60 senior rural women and their partners in the decision-making process during their transition from independent living to supportive and/or assisted care. Jane Hurshman Memorial Fund (Jane’s Fund) will facilitate their families’ involvement and increase collaborative working relationships among the senior women, their families, community and health care professionals throughout the aging process, and in particular, during the transition period. Results and best practices will be shared with other senior groups.