Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed annually on December 3: “This day is such an important reminder that as a province and nation we have a...
Family Ties is a counselling program within the Child and Family Services Division of the Department of Social Development and Seniors. It is a trauma informed program that provides counselling support primarily to children and youth. Family sessions and parenting psychoeducation...
Six Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to communities across the province. The Senior Islander of the Year Awards were created to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors in areas like...
Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall. These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports...
Island seniors who are 65 years or older may now be eligible for up to $6,000 per individual through the Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program. The Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program helps to meet basic hearing needs in a cost-effective way. In order to access funding, applicants...
The program covers cost-effective hearing aids that meet the applicant’s basic hearing needs to a maximum payable rebate of $6,000 per individual. Hearing aids are payable once every 5 years. Eligibility Criteria: 65 years of age or older. Hearing assessments should be completed...
The last deliveries for the Children’s Summer Food Program will be on August 29 and August 31, 2023. Island families that have not yet registered for the program but would like to register for meals will need to do so by Wednesday, August 23 at 11:59 p.m. Anyone who is already...
Nominations are open for the 2023 Senior Islanders of the Year awards. Seniors can be recognized for their contributions in various areas, including volunteerism, fundraising, community participation, fitness and recreation, education and research, and other activities. "PEI...