Victoria County Home Support Services - VCHSS

06/11/2026

One way to be proactively independent is to focus on prevention! There are many things we can do to prevent falls, including medication review, environmental modification, proper footwear, and hip protectors.

Hip protectors are plastic shields or foam pads that protect the hip area. This pamphlet explains why you may need hip protectors, how to use them, and how to find the right size.

06/10/2026

Another way to connect you with the Transit you need! Remember to ask about the Home to Healthcare program and our Companion program.

Victoria County Transit has launched a new website!

Their new site features:

✔ Easier navigation
✔ Improved online ride booking
✔ Mobile-friendly design and enhanced accessibility features
✔ Easier access to fare information and Financial Assistance Programs

Book a ride, check service information or learn more about Victoria County Transit at their new website.

Check it out today:
https://vctbus.ca/

06/03/2026

Medical appointments can be overwhelming! This tool may be useful to help you prepare and make the most of your appointment time.

As a patient, you may choose to use this form, created by patient and family advisors, to help you organize your healthcare appointments and follow-ups. It is not intended to be completed or stored by your healthcare provider. To read more about this, click the story: Better Prepared, Better Care: I...

05/26/2026

Memory Cafes are continuing!!!!! Call the Baddeck Library at 295-2055 to register. Next one is Wednesday.

05/25/2026

Sometimes the only thing keeping people from attending a medical appointment is having someone else along for the ride; a distracting chat for the drive, a helping hand into the building, and an extra set of eyes to read signage. If you'd like to be a companion to someone, reach out to us at 902-295-2877. Full and half day honorariums provided and complimentary transit on Victoria County Transit

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

We gratefully acknowledge this important funding! It will allow our Continuing Care Assistants who often work in isolation in the field to gather together, process, and support each other through the various experiences of loss they face.

Twenty-seven organizations funded to expand community-based grief, bereavement, and emotional wellness initiatives

05/15/2026

Watch out runners..... other athletes are getting a head start! Our 2nd Annual Race Around the Cabot Trail is underway with the winners announced the week of June 15. Thanks to the Municipality of the County of Victoria, Nova Scotia and our Recreation Loan Program, pedometers are tracking steps. Happy walking everyone!