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Province announces recipients of Senior Islander of the Year Awards for 2023
2023-10-26
Six Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to communities across the province.
The Senior Islander of the Year Awards were created to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic...
PEI doubles hearing aid rebate for seniors
2023-09-07
Island seniors who are 65 years or older may now be eligible for up to $6,000 per individual through the Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program.
The Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program helps to meet basic hearing needs in a cost-effective way. In order to access funding, applicants must:
Have an...
Senior Islanders of the Year nominations now open
2023-07-18
Nominations are open for the 2023 Senior Islanders of the Year awards.
Seniors can be recognized for their contributions in various areas, including volunteerism, fundraising, community participation, fitness and recreation, education and research, and other activities.
"PEI seniors play a...
Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
2023-06-15
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to bring attention to the issue of the mistreatment of older adults. All older adults have the right to live safely and securely.
WEAAD provides an opportunity to raise awareness about elder abuse prevention and what each of us can do to...
Seniors’ Food Pilot Program expands
2023-04-25
The provincial government is expanding the Seniors’ Food Pilot Program to Murray Harbour and Murray River. This expands the Kings County Pilot outside of the Georgetown area where it was initially launched.
PEI seniors in Murray River and Murray Harbour, aged 65 and older, can register as of...
Seniors' Food Program Pilot
2023-04-24
The Department of Social Development and Seniors is partnering with local vendors to launch a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown, Cardigan, Murray River and Murray Harbour areas.
Am I eligible to apply?
This program is for seniors (aged 65 and over) who reside in the identified areas...
Digital Literacy Events are being offered to Island seniors
2023-04-21
The Office of Seniors is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to hold a series of Tech N Talk digital literacy events for seniors (65 years or older). The next Tech N Talk will be held April 22 at 10 a.m. at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre.
Each senior attending will be partnered...
Good food, good friends: Seniors grant helps promote wellness
2023-04-11
Last spring, David Murphy received an email from the government of PEI that stood apart from the other messages in his inbox.
“When I saw the email about grants for culture programs for seniors, I knew it was the perfect fit.”
Murphy is a member of the Benevolent Irish Society (BIS) – one of...
Elder Abuse Awareness
2023-03-17
It's ok to be young. It's ok to be older.
Ageism or age discrimination affects us all - young and old, men and women. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging is harmful as it sends a negative message about self worth, respect, and ability. Learn more about Ageism.
Learn more about elder...
Province launches Seniors’ Food Pilot Program
2023-03-02
The provincial government is partnering with The Wheelhouse, The Kings Playhouse and Meals on Wheels PEI to operate a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas for 12-weeks beginning March 14.
PEI seniors, aged 65 and older, can register as of today, March 2, to receive up...