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PEI Senior Islanders of the Year
2020-11-09
The PEI Senior Islanders of the Year award was created to celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors. Each year, awards are presented to older adults who have made significant contributions to Island life as a: volunteer, artist or musician, community organizer, business person, teacher,...
Seniors' Secretariat Grant
2020-02-25
Organizations and community groups planning to organize activities, which align with priority areas of the Seniors' Secretariat, are invited to submit a proposal for funding. The Secretariat has several priority areas for action: Projects which reduce the social isolation of seniors Projects...
About the Seniors' Secretariat
2019-11-21
The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat is a 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 about issues of importance to seniors and gathers...
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,...
Elder Abuse Awareness
2015-11-13
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...
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...