PEI residents aged 55 and older are invited to attend a series of free workshops designed to help them better understand the federal and provincial benefits they may be eligible for. Nine Seniors’ Financial Workshops will be held in communities across PEI throughout September and...
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...
Hundreds of Islanders with a variety of mobility challenges and disabilities will continue to get where they need to go thanks in part to provincial support for Pat and the Elephant. Celebrating its 50 th anniversary in 2025, Pat and the Elephant provides transportation services...
Islanders with complex needs are enjoying a summer of connection, learning, and fun through inclusive programming at Camp Gencheff—made possible in part through provincial support. Camp Gencheff provides a variety of programs year-round to support adults and children with...
Island youth who’ve struggled with addiction, mental well-being, and other challenges will benefit from provincial support for recovery services offered by the Reach Foundation. Founded in 2013, Reach – an acronym for recovery, employment, assistance, courage, and hope – provides...
Island seniors will benefit from funding announced today to support meals for older Islanders in communities across the province. Forty-one organizations have been approved to host the community meals thanks to over $160,000 in funding from the Department of Social Development...
NOTE: This communique is issued on behalf of the Atlantic ministers responsible for social services, who met in Halifax on Thursday, July 17. Atlantic Ministers Responsible for Social Services met in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a regional meeting hosted by Minister Scott Armstrong...
Islanders have an opportunity to recognize a deserving resident for their contributions to their community with nominations opening today for the 2025 Senior Islander of the Year Award. The award celebrates the many contributions of Islanders 65 years and over and is meant to...
The PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors (65 years and older), and to promote positive images of aging. Examples of contributions may include community activities, community engagement, volunteering, fundraising, education, research, fitness, and/or recreation. Who qualifies for a Senior Islander of the Year Award? In order to qualify, the nominees must be: 65 years of age or older, both at the time of this nomination and while making their contributions; A resident of PEI, both at the time of this nomination and while making...
Nomination form for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year Award.