Health PEI Provincial Home Care launches French Adult Day Program in Abram Village
Health PEI is proud to announce the launch of Prince Edward Island’s first French Adult Day Program (ADP) — a community-based home care service designed to support older Francophone and bilingual adults and their caregivers. The program is offered in the Evangeline area and is part of a collaboration with Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat and l’Association des Francophones de l’âge d’or de l’ÎPÉ. The program is jointly funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island and the Government of Canada via the Canada PEI Agreement on Services in the Minority Language 2023-2028.
The ADP will offer a safe, structured, and culturally rich environment where Francophone and bilingual older adults can participate in meaningful, person-centered activities — all in French. From physical exercises and cognitive stimulation to arts, crafts, and social interaction, the ADP is tailored to promote health, dignity, and well-being while providing much-needed respite for caregivers.
Why This Program Matters:
- Supports aging in place for Francophone seniors
- Reduces hospitalizations and long-term care placements
- Enhances quality of life and caregiver well-being
- Offers services in participants preferred official language
Location & Schedule:
Abram Village Community Center (formerly Club 50), 8938 Route 11, Wellington
Monday to Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
How to Apply:
Services are provided based on assessed need for a defined period. A Home Care Referral Form (available in English or French) must be submitted to the Prince Home Care Office. Referrals can be made by individuals, family members, health care providers, or family doctors.
Contact: Health PEI Home Care Prince 902-888-8440
Online Referral: English Form | French Form
Eligibility Criteria:
This program is available for Francophone or bilingual individuals who:
- Are 65+ (or under 65 with a geriatric profile)
- Can participate in group settings and transfer with minimal assistance
- Are at risk of losing independence but can safely live at home
- Have chronic or complex medical conditions
- Show signs of cognitive decline or experience social isolation
- Have caregivers in need of respite
Note: Clients must reside in the community. Those in long-term care or awaiting placement in hospital are not eligible.
Media Contact:
Dave Atkinson
Senior Communications Officer
Health PEI
datkinson@ihis.org