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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...
Statement by Honourable Barb Ramsay on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2023-12-01
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed annually on December 3:
“This day is such an important reminder that as a province and nation we have a responsibility to...
Family Ties
2023-11-15
Family Ties is a voluntary provincial counselling program that is trauma informed. The program provides therapeutic support to children, youth and families involved with Child and Family Services including Children in Care, Residential Services, Adoptions Services and the Alternative Care Program (...
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...
Fall workshops for seniors on financial information, seniors benefits
2023-09-21
Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall.
These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports available to...
Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program
2023-09-21
The program covers cost-effective hearing aids that meet the applicant’s basic hearing needs to a maximum payable rebate of $6,000 per individual. Hearing aids are payable once every 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria:
65 years of age or older.
Hearing assessments should be completed by a...
Poverty Reduction Action Plan
2023-09-11
Poverty is a complex social issue and has significant impacts on the social determinants of health. According to the 2016 census, over 23,000 (one in six) Islanders were below the Low Income Measure in 2015, while the same was true for one in seven Canadians (4.8 million people).
Background
In...
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...