Healthy Aging
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...
Immunizations are not just for children. All adults need to be vaccinated to stay healthy. Find out what vaccines you need by taking the PEI Adult Immunization Self-Assessment Tool.
Adult Vaccine Schedules
Adults, 18 to 64 years of age
Adults, 65...
The PEI Age Friendly Community Recognition Program is a way of encouraging communities, municipalities, and organizations across the province to become welcoming places for all ages. An age-friendly community is one where policies, services, and...
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...
Are you living on a low or modest income or getting social assistance?
Are you aware that if you file your taxes each year you can get your share from government programs?
Families with children
Filing your income tax return is the key to receiving...
The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
Health PEI Public Health Nursing offers Community Flu Vaccination Clinics in various locations across the province. Flu vaccinations are also available through your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A handbook of information about programs and services for seniors living in Prince Edward Island published by the Seniors' Secretariat.
For copies of this guide or to give comments, contact:
Seniors Secretariat
Phone: (902) 620-3785
Toll-free: 1-866-...
Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health is Prince Edward Island's first ever Action Plan for seniors, near-seniors, and caregivers. The priorities and initiatives in the Action Plan will help Island seniors lead active, engaged, independent, and productive...
Seniors Mental Health Resource Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that provide specialized services to seniors experiencing complex mental health problems, as well as support to their families and/or caregivers.
Teams are located in Kings, Queens and...
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:
are a permanent PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost...
Speech Language Pathology Services are offered to pre-school children who need help developing speech and language abilities. Services include consultation, screening, assessment, treatment, workshops, community visits, and caregiver training. Speech...