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PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award

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...

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About the PEI Seniors' Secretariat

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...

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Older Islanders get tech savvy with help from “TechNTalk”

A series of free information sessions aimed at empowering older Islanders to learn more about their technological devices is returning for its second year, starting next week. TechNTalk sessions will be offered in communities across PEI in July and August. At each TechNTalk...

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Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15: “This Sunday, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please take some time to reflect on the issue of abuse of older...

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AccessAbility Supports Policies

General Policies 1.1 Eligibility 1.2 Clinical Assessments 1.3 Support Needs Assessment 1.4 Collaborative Support Plan 1.5 Applicant Contribution Service Mix - Support Plan Policies 2.1 Personal Supports 2.2 Housing Supports 2.3 Community Supports 2.4 Caregiver Supports 2.5...

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Social Assistance Policies

General Policies 1.1 Delegated Authority 1.2 Eligibility 1.3 Cohabitation 1.6 Emergency Assistance 1.7 Family Violence Support Plan Policies 2.2 Case Plans Employment Policies 3.1 Employable Persons 3.2 Exemptions from Employment 3.3 Refusal of Employment or Training 3.4 Post...

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Major Investments Result in Fewer Islanders Facing Food Insecurity 

Major investments aimed at reducing food insecurity on Prince Edward Island are having a positive effect, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. Those numbers show that the overall provincial food insecurity rate improved from 28.6% in 2022, to 24.6 % in 2023, the...

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Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on National AccessAbility Week

Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing National AccessAbility Week. “National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate Islanders with disabilities and raise awareness of the critical need for...

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