Seniors Navigator
What is the role of the Seniors Navigators?
The role of the Seniors Navigators is to enhance access to information, and the navigational experiences of near seniors, seniors, their family members and their caregivers.
The work of the Seniors Navigators will allow seniors to access programs and services from community organizations, municipal, provincial and federal governments in a timelier manner.
How can the Seniors Navigators assist me?
There are many ways that the Seniors Navigators can help, including:
- Assisting with information on services and programs;
- Directing to the appropriate service and programs contacts;
- Helping with completing applications for services and programs;
- Helping to direct seniors’ concerns to the appropriate avenue, and/or;
- Promoting awareness of the services and programs for seniors
Do the Seniors Navigators provide service across the Province?
Yes, the Seniors Navigators can assist anyone in Prince Edward Island who is looking for support.
Do the Seniors Navigators provide community outreach sessions?
Yes, the Seniors Navigators offer many outreach sessions per month in communities across Prince Edward Island. Click on the link below that corresponds with your area to see the dates, times, and locations that the Senior Navigators will be in communities across PEI.
Charlottetown Area / East Community Outreach Schedule
Summerside Area / West Community Outreach Schedule
Information on Financial workshops offered to seniors
These workshops focus on important financial information for seniors and are offered across the Island during the fall.
They are offered for free and provide information on provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports available to seniors in the province.
Island seniors interested in attending will need to register for a workshop in their area by calling 902-218-2051 or by emailing seniors@gov.pe.ca.
For a schedule of times and locations of workshops being offered please visit here.
Who are the Seniors Navigators, and how can I reach them?
The Seniors Navigator for Charlottetown (East) is Jenna Arbing.
- Email - seniors@gov.pe.ca
- Phone - 902-213-5820
- Toll Free Phone - 1-866-770-0588
The Seniors Navigator for Summerside (West) is Mary Jo Bernard.
- Email - seniors@gov.pe.ca
- Phone - 902-303-0450
- Toll Free Phone - 1-866-770-0588
Are there any other resources that I can access to help me figure out what supports and services for seniors are available?
The Prince Edward Island Seniors Guide is an informative resource that includes a list of known services and supports, across a variety of sectors and areas of interest, that are available to seniors across Prince Edward Island.
This guide is updated every 1-2 years by the Department of Social Development and Seniors.