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A team led by Auburn University entomologist Clint Penick has shown that common ants deploy sophisticated antimicrobial strategies that have stayed…

Antibiotic resistance is rising, but a surprising ally may be walking just under our feet.
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The Provincial Government is committed to supporting the well-being of seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador. Today, the Honourable Craig Pardy, Minister of Seniors, announced that applications for the 2025-26 Aging Well at Home Grant will open on January 5, 2026.
The Aging Well at Home Grant provides financial assistance to lower-income seniors aged 65 years and older to help them remain in their homes. Eligible individuals will receive $400 annually for household and health-related services such as snow clearing, grocery or prescription delivery and home cleaning.
To qualify, applicants must:
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.
For more information on the Aging Well at Home Grant:
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“Many seniors are struggling to meet their basic needs and that is not acceptable. Our new government is making seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador a priority. We are committed to providing services and expanding programs to help seniors age well in the right place.”
Honourable Craig Pardy
Minister of Seniors
“It is important that people who want to live in their homes as seniors are able to do that. This grant helps seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador with the cost of health care services such as eye exams, dental work, and audiology. The new government is helping seniors cover these expenses, so they can get the health care they need without the financial burden.”
Honourable Lela Evans
Minister of Health and Community Services
“Senior-friendly funding, such as the Aging Well at Home Grant, supports Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services’ vision of Health and Well-Being. Every Person. Every Community. Investments like this make it easier for older adults to remain safely and independently in their homes, contributing to better physical and mental health and an enhanced quality of life as they age.”
Craig Davis
Vice President – Provincial Long-Term Care/Community & Chief Operating Officer – Central Zone (A)
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
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