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Support services for caregivers of older adults. Includes respite, day programs, support groups, and financial assistance.

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Online information in text and video format about managing advanced illness, including:
  • Symptoms
  • Emotional and spiritual concerns
  • Financial programs
  • Decision-making
  • Caregiving
  • Talking about illness and grief
  • Tools for professionals
  • Final days
  • 2SLGBTQ+
  • COVID-19 and palliative care
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Provides a monthly in-person peer support group for unpaid caregivers who are caring for someone who has a chronic life-limiting illness.
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Offers support for individuals with muscular dystrophy and their families through:

  • Listening
  • Emotional support
  • Educational workshops
  • Referrals to community resources
  • Help with applications
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Provides two options for respite beds in Summerside.

Highland Avenue: An unsupervised respite apartment can be rented. Renter is responsible for arranging any care required during the stay.

Court Street: A respite bed is available for use. Care is provided by Community Connections.
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Provides a community-based home care service designed to support older adults who are Francophone or bilingual, as well as their caregivers. Includes:

  • Physical exercises
  • Cognitive simulation to arts, crafts, and social interaction
  • Respite for caregivers
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Weekend overnight camps for adults, teens, and children with intellectual and physical disabilities to provide respite for caregivers. Respites are provided two-three times per client a month.


Note: Registration opens three weeks prior to the respite date

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Provides respite for individuals and families experiencing an end-of-life journey. Trained volunteers visit with clients where they live (home, hospital, nursing/community care home). Volunteers are there to listen, read aloud, chat, or just be quietly present with the individual who is ill and to provide a break to the caregiver. Support can also continue into the grieving process after death. Volunteers do not provide personal care, medication administration or overnight respite services.
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Provides 24-hour a day staffed respite for people with intellectual abilities. Designed to give clients a secure home environment during their respite care period.

Respite may also be used as an acclimation process for a prospective resident.

Availability may be limited.
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A respite cottage for individuals coping with the effects of life threatening illness or compassion fatigue. Cottage is designed with accessibility in mind. Details include:

  • A living room with a fireplace
  • A dining area with a fully equipped kitchen
  • A washer and a dryer
  • Total of five beds are equipped including a single hospital bed
  • A wheelchair accessible washroom with a shower
  • Linens and towels are provided, but personal toiletries are required
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Provides assistance with navigating programs, supports and services for older adults, offered by:
  • Municipal, provincial, and federal government
  • Non-profit and community organizations
  • Private sector service providers
Can also provide assistance with completing forms.

In person appointments with the Seniors Navigator are available across Epekwitk / PEI.
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