100 Islanders sign on for assistance under Seniors Independence Initiative

About 100 seniors in Prince Edward Island are participating in a program that helps them with housekeeping, meal preparation, snow removal and grass cutting and general maintenance.

The provincial government launched the Seniors Independence Initiative in January. It expects to add moreseniorsas applicationsare reviewed and processed.

It's open to Islanders 65 and older with a nethousehold income of $22,133 or less for a single person and $31,300 or less for a couple.

"This initiative is a great supplement to supportsprovided to seniors by family members and otherexisting services, such as home care, for daily unmet needs," said Familyand Human Services Minister Tina Mundyin a news release.

The program is still open for applications whichcan be foundonline or at any Access PEI office.

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