Caring for Aging Parents
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...
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...
COVID-19 Planning: The Provincial Geriatric Program is committed to support the continued delivery of care to older adults on PEI. Although routine/non-urgent assessments are currently on hold, work is continuing with partners across the health care...
Health care is an essential service and will continue to be delivered while COVID-19 measures are in place. You may see some changes in the way we deliver our services to home care clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my usual home care...
Home Care Clients COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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...
Long-Term Care Easing Restriction on Visitation
Long-term care provides specialized nursing and personal care services to individuals who can no longer live on their own, with family or home care supports. These services are provided while respecting...
Some forms of visitation permitted with controls in place using the following guidelines:
All visitors and residents must maintain physical distancing of two metres (6 feet);
If physical distancing is not possible, visitors must wear a mask (non-...
If you are a resident in a private nursing home, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Nursing Home Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you:
have a PEI Health Card;
are a permanent...
If you have a progressive life threatening illness, the 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...
Working Together to Provide Palliative Care After-Hours at Home Service
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...
If you are age 65 or older, you are eligible for coverage of the cost of approved medications through the Seniors’ Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you:
have a PEI Health Card; and
are age 65 or older.
How do I apply...