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Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home Program
2022-02-22
The Provincial Integrated Palliative Care Program and Island EMS are working together to support palliative care patients with after-hours (evening and overnight) in-home care when they need it. Through the Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home program trained paramedics can provide...
Palliative Care Program
2021-02-18
If you have a progressive life limiting illness, the, Provincial Integrated Palliative Care Program, may be able to help you and your family through this difficult time. You can access palliative care services through a PEI Home Care office near your community., How can palliative care help me?,...
Advance Care Planning
2020-08-12
What is Advance Care Planning? Advance Care Planning (ACP) is about having conversations with your close family, friends and health care provider(s) so that they know the health care treatment you wish to have, or refuse, if you become incapable of expressing your own decisions., What is an Advance...
Geriatric Program
2020-06-09
COVID-19 Planning: The Provincial Geriatric Program is committed to support the continued delivery of care to older adults on PEI. We continue to work with partners across the health care system to respond to urgent needs in a timely manner. Should you require assistance, please call the Program...
Home Care Program
2020-04-09
The Home Care Program supports you and your caregivers so that you can remain in your home safely, with independence and quality of life, for as long as possible., What can Home Care do for me?, Home Care can provide services in your home, if you: need support to continue living safely at home,...
Caring for Older Adults in the Community and at Home (COACH) Program
2020-03-20
COVID-19 Planning: The COACH program is committed to support the continued delivery of care to COACH Program participants on PEI. Should you require assistance, please call your local Home Care office., Caring for Older Adults in the Community and at Home (COACH), The COACH Program provides frail...
Adult Protection Program
2019-04-16
You can make a referral to Adult Protection through Home Care if you believe a vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected., Vulnerability, can include a head injury, physical or cognitive impairment, or a dementia (Alzheimer’s Korsakoff's, vascular dementia, etc.), Types of abuse, can...
Adult Day Programs
2018-11-27
If you are a senior living in your home, there are Adult Day Programs available across PEI that offer a variety of group and individual activities suited to personal abilities and interest in a safe and comfortable environment. The programs also support family and friend caregivers by giving them a...
Advance Care Planning Word List
2017-01-10
By learning more about common end-of-life terms and treatments, you can develop an Advance Care Plan that truly reflects your wishes. You may also want to include some of these terms in your Advance Care Plan:, Advance Care Plan, A verbal or written summary of wishes or instructions about the kind...