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Seniors Navigator
2024-04-15
What is the role of the Seniors Navigators?
The role of the Seniors Navigators 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 Navigators will allow seniors to access programs and...
Seniors' Secretariat Grant
2024-03-25
The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat achieves progress in its work plan through collaboration and/or funding other organizations to undertake project work. The intent of this funding program is to invite eligible organizations and communities to undertake projects that are designed to improve the lives of...
About the PEI Seniors' Secretariat
2023-12-07
What is the role of the Seniors' Secretariat?
The Seniors’ Secretariat is a provincial body created to provide policy and program advice to government and other organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. The Seniors’ Secretariat also develops and supports public education efforts...
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...
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...
Age Friendly PEI
2021-10-27
The PEI Age Friendly Community Recognition Program is a way of encouraging communities, municipalities, and organizations across the province to become welcoming places for all ages. An age-friendly community is one where policies, services, and structures are designed in particular to support and...
Ageism
2018-06-18
Age discrimination or ageism occurs when people are discriminated against because of their age.
It’s ok to be young. It’s ok to be older.
Ageism affects us all – young and old, men and women. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging are deeply rooted in our culture television and movies,...
Planning for Aging in Place
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-housing/planning-aging-place
2015-11-13
If you are like many Islanders, your wish may be to grow older in your own home and community. In order to achieve this goal, planning is required. This is called planning for aging in place.
What is 'aging in place'?
Aging in place means having the health supports, social supports, and services...