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Friendly Visitor Program Provided by: PEI Senior Citizens' Federation - AKA: Seniors Federations

Volunteers provide friendship and companionship by spending an hour a week with seniors who are at risk of becoming socially isolated. Participants and volunteers are matched by shared interests.

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Home Care - COACH Program Provided by: Health PEI

Provides in-home support to frail seniors with complex health needs to help them live at home longer, return home from hospital stays sooner or transition to long term care.

The program is offered jointly by professionals from the Home Care, Primary Care and Geriatric Programs who assist seniors in learning to better manage their health and make decisions that positively impact their quality of care and life.

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Home Care - Home Care Program Provided by: Health PEI

Provides in-home services for people who require short or long term support to remain in their homes safely. Depending on individual needs, may include:

Nursing care: Health monitoring, IV therapy, injections, wound care, and patient teaching
Home support: Assistance with daily activities like bathing and dressing
Social work: Individual and family counselling for illness, loss or end-of-life issues
Dietitian services: Nutrition assessment and education
Physiotherapy: To maximize independence, function and mobility
Occupational therapy: Support for daily living, special devices, equipment or modification to home or workplace
Long term care: Assessment for nursing home admission
Palliative care: Comfort and support to live fully until the end of life
Adult day programs - enriching social activities for seniors
Adult protection - for vulnerable adults who need protection from neglect or abuse

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Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service

Delivers library materials to individuals who are not able to visit a library in person. Items are chosen by library staff, and delivered to participants every six weeks.

Note: A similar delivery service is available for Community Care Facilities. Facility administration must contact PEI Public Library Service Headquarters to register for this program on behalf of residents.

Meal Delivery

Delivers nutritious pre-made meals to eligible individuals who have an identified need.

Most branches can accommodate dietary restrictions. Costs and cancellation procedure of meals vary by branch. See website for full details

PEI Women's Institute Workshops and Events

Offers a variety of workshops and events to engage and empower women, families, and those in the community. Includes:

Island senior women's tea and talk about volunteer safely
Seasonal workshops and more

Pet Rehoming Service

Assists older adults and people with a terminal illness to find a new home for their pets. Also works with their families if they are unable to keep the pet. The program connects applicants to people who are looking to adopt a pet. Applicants are supported over the phone thorough out the process until a new home is found for their pets.

Rural Routes

Provides frozen meal delivery to currently unserved or underserved communities that are not served by the Meals on Wheels PEI.

Seniors Navigator

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.

Social Programs - Seniors Independence Initiative

Provides eligible older adults with financial assistance up to $1,800, depending on income, to help them pay for practical services that help them stay in their own homes. Services covered by funding include:

General home maintenance
Light house keeping
Snow removal
Grass cutting
Meal preparation
Transportation
Communication devices such as smartphones, computer modem, and WiFi devices
Complements supports provided to seniors by Home Care or family members for daily unmet needs
Lifeline Medical Alert System

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