Seniors Navigator
What is the role of the Seniors Navigator?
The role of the Seniors Navigator is to enhance access to information, and the navigational experiences of near seniors, seniors, their family members and their caregivers.
The work of the Seniors Navigator will allow seniors to access programs and services from community organizations, municipal, provincial and federal governments in a timelier manner.
How can the Seniors Navigator assist me?
There are many ways that the Seniors Navigator can help, including:
- Assisting with information on services and programs;
- Directing to the appropriate service and programs contacts;
- Helping with completing applications for services and programs;
- Helping to direct seniors’ concerns to the appropriate avenue, and/or;
- Promoting awareness of the services and programs for seniors
Does the Seniors Navigator provide service across the Province?
Yes, the Seniors Navigator can assist anyone in Prince Edward Island who is looking for support.
Does the Seniors Navigator provide community outreach?
Yes, the Seniors Navigator offers several outreach sessions per month in communities across Prince Edward Island. Below are the dates, times, and locations the Senior Navigator will be in communities across PEI.
May 2023
• Wednesday May 10: Charlottetown (Access PEI Royalty Crossing) from 9am to 4pm
• Wednesday May 17: Charlottetown (Public Library) from 9:30am to 4pm
• Thursday May 18: Cornwall (Town Hall) from 9am to 12pm
• Tuesday May 23: Souris (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Tuesday May 23: Montague (Access PEI) from 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday May 24: Charlottetown (Access PEI Royalty Crossing) from 9am to 4pm
• Thursday May 25: Wellington (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Thursday May 25: Summerside (Access PEI) from 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday May 31: Charlottetown (Public Library) from 9:30am to 4pm
June 2023
• Tuesday June 6: Tignish (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Tuesday June 6: O’Leary (Access PEI) from 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday June 7: Charlottetown (Access PEI Royalty Crossing) from 9am to 4pm
• Tuesday June 13: Summerside (Access PEI) from 9am to 3pm
• Wednesday June 14: Charlottetown (Public Library) from 9:30am to 4pm
• Thursday June 15: Cornwall (Town Hall) from 9am to 12pm
• Wednesday, June 21: Charlottetown (Access PE Royalty Crossing) from 9am to 4pm
• Thursday June 22: Wellington (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Tuesday, June 22: Summerside (Access PEI) from 1pm to 3pm
• Tuesday, June 27: Souris (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Thursday June 27: Montague (Access PEI) from 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday June 28: Charlottetown (Public Library) from 9:30am to 4pm
July 2023
• Tuesday July 4: Tignish (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Tuesday July 4: O’Leary (Access PEI) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
• Wednesday July 5: Charlottetown (Access PEI Royalty Crossing Mall) from 9am to 4pm
• Tuesday July 11: Summerside (Access PEI) from 9:30am to 4pm
• Wednesday July 12: Charlottetown (Public Library) from 9:30am to 4pm
• Wednesday July 19: Charlottetown (Access PEI Royalty Crossing Mall) from 9am to 4pm
• Thursday July 20: Cornwall (Town Hall) from 9am to 12pm
• Tuesday July 25 Souris (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Tuesday July 25: Montague (Access PEI) from 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday July 26: Charlottetown (Public Library) 9:30am to 4pm
• Thursday July 27: Wellington (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Thursday July 27: Summerside (Access PEI) 1pm to 3pm
August 2023
• Tuesday August 1: Tignish (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Tuesday August 1: O’Leary (Access PEI) from 1:00pm to 3pm
• Wednesday August 2: Charlottetown (Access PEI Royalty Crossing Mall) from 9am to 4pm
• Tuesday August 8: Summerside (Access PEI) from 9am to 3pm
• Wednesday August 9: Charlottetown (Public Library) from 9:30am to 4pm
• Wednesday August 16: Charlottetown (Public Library) from 9:30am to 4pm
• Wednesday August 17: Cornwall (Town Hall) from 9am to 12pm
• Tuesday August 22: Souris (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Tuesday August 22: Montague (Access PEI) from 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday August 23: Charlottetown (Public Library) from 9:30am to 4pm
• Thursday August 24: Wellington (Access PEI) from 10am to 12pm
• Thursday August 24: Summerside (Access PEI) from 1pm to 3pm
• Wednesday August 30: Charlottetown (Access PEI Royalty Crossing Mall) from 9am to 4pm
Who is the Seniors Navigator, and how can I reach them?
The Seniors Navigator is Melanie Melanson.
The Seniors Navigator can be reached by:
• Email - seniors@gov.pe.ca
• Phone - 902-213-5820
• Toll Free Phone - 1-866-770-0588
The Seniors Navigator can also meet in person, through community outreach sessions listed above or by appointment. Please contact the Seniors Navigator directly by phone or email if you wish to make an in-person appointment.
Are there any other resources that I can access to help me figure out what supports and services for seniors are available?
The Prince Edward Island Seniors Guide (2021) is an informative resource that includes a list of known services and supports, across a variety of sectors and areas of interest, that are available to seniors across Prince Edward Island.
This guide is updated every 1-2 years by the Department of Social Development and Seniors.