Senior Islander of the Year Award nominations now open
Islanders can now nominate an outstanding older adult for the 2026 Senior Islander of the Year Award. The award celebrates the many contributions of…
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New action plan to support seniors
The province is launching a new five-year Seniors Action Plan to help support the province's older adults through targeted, coordinated and…
Atlantic social services ministers meet in Charlottetown to discuss regional priorities
Atlantic Ministers responsible for Social Services met in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on June 23 and 24, 2026, for a meeting hosted by…
Statement by Minister Ramsay on World Elder Abuse Day and Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Barb Ramsay issued the following statement: "Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and June 15 – 21 is…
Improvements to AccessAbility Supports and residential services for Islanders
Islanders living with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, will see improvements to supports following the review of the…
Children’s Summer Food Program now open for registration
The Children’s Summer Food Program is now open for registration for families who may need additional support over the coming months. The program is…
TechNTalk sessions return to support older Islanders with digital literacy skills
Free information and technology sessions aimed at empowering older Islanders to learn more about their technological devices returns for a third year…
Family Violence Prevention Week recognized across the province
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 11-17 and this year’s theme is Supporting Intergenerational Resilience in Our Communities. Organizations and…
Social programs screening line issues resolved
Technical issues with the social programs toll-free 1-877-569-0546 screening line have been resolved. Media contact: Hillary ProctorDepartment…
New accessible taxi pilot project coming to capital region
A funding agreement has been signed to launch a new accessible taxi pilot project in the capital region, supported by a joint investment from the…