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Progress Report Seniors Secretariat

2009-2010

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1 On January 13, 2010 the Department of Social Services and Seniors was realigned to become the Department ofCommunity Services, Seniors and Labour. During the reporting time, the Honourable Doug W. Currie served asMinister of Social Services and Seniors.

2009-2010 Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Secretariat Progress Report5

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2009-2010 Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Secretariat Progress Report7

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2009-2010 Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Secretariat Progress Report9

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SKP= oÉëÉ~êÅÜ=~åÇ=fåÑçêã~íáçå=J to undertake research to inform decision making andenhance the quality of program and policy advice.

Outcomes AchievedThe Secretariat began collecting information on financial issues and Island seniors with afocus on the impact of HST, tax structures and retirement to inform its work in providingprogram and policy advice.

• Focus groups were completed and a discussion paper on pets in seniors’ housing wasprepared and submitted to the Department of Social Services and Seniors to inform theplanning of policy development.

• The Secretariat began collecting information on models for home support and home careservices to inform its work in providing program and policy advice.

• The Secretariat continued to collect information on the promotion of healthy lifestylebehaviors including recent research by the Canadian Association for the Advancement ofWomen and Sport and Physical Activity on promoting physical activity to women 55-70.

• An updated Portrait of Island Seniors 2010 statistical review was produced.

7.0 Accountability and Operational Structure

Refer to Appendix B, Accountability Chart

In accordance with the mandate and structure of the Secretariat, an annual report togovernment is submitted through the Minister of Social Services and Seniors.

An annual work plan is developed/updated at the beginning of each fiscal year and submittedto the Minister.

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8.0 Budget

The Department of Social Services and Seniors supports the work of the Secretariat by providingadministrative, finance, human resources and information technology support.

Seniors’ Secretariat Budgeted2009/10

Actual2009/10

Administration $2,500 $634

Materials, supplies and services $2,000 $2,401

Travel and training $6,900 $1,652

Grant $68,000 $23,286

FPT Grant $1,000 $1,100

$80,400 $29,073

Seniors’ SecretariatProjects funded during the 2009/10 fiscal year by the Secretariat included a project to investigateliteracy and health literacy in older adults, an evaluation of the PEI Seniors’ Guide, an initiative toaddress social isolation in long term care through the work of the Young at Heart Musical TheatreCompany, and community education and awareness events on topics such as healthy eating, fraudawareness, and age-friendly communities.

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Appendix A

Mandate and Structure of the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat

1.0 MandateThe mandate of the P.E.I. Seniors’ secretariat is to serve as a focal point for seniors tocollaborate with government on matters relating to seniors, their issues and concerns, to act asa resource and information centre and to advise government on the development of publicpolicy.

2.0 Role and FunctionsThe Seniors’ Secretariat has three primary roles and responsibilities regarding the issues andconcerns of Island seniors which include:• Policy and program advice to government and community;

• Public awareness and education

• Research and information.

The operational success of the Seniors’ Secretariat relies on the following actions:• seeking input and views of Islanders to assist in public policy development

regarding seniors’ issues;

• encouraging the development of relationships among seniors, government and community-based programs and services that support seniors;

• providing leadership in the promotion of age-related research; and

• developing strong partnerships with seniors’ organizations and services to assist inorganizing seniors’ voice.

3.0 Membership

The Seniors’ Secretariat is comprised of member organizations and three ex-officio membersas follows:

• Mental Health Association (with seniors expertise)• Dental Association• Community Legal Information Association (CLIA)• Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI• Seniors Citizens’ Federation• Royal Canadian Legion, PEI Command Branch• Seniors’ United Network• Department of Health (Long Term Care)

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• Department of Social Services and Seniors (Director of Pharmacy, Housing,Dentistry and Seniors Division)

• Women’s Institute• Les Francophone L’age D’or de Î.P.E.• MCPEI• Three members at large chosen from retirees’ associations

Ex-Officio (non-voting):• Adult Protection OfficerThe terms of service are three years. Terms are staggered to ensure continuity. Secretariat members from the community can serve up to two consecutive terms and must be active members and appointed by the organization which they represent.

The Chair shall be selected through the following process:There shall be an interim chair appointed until such time as the Seniors’ Secretariat is constituted, at which time the chair shall be selected by/from the membership.

Community members appointed to the Secretariat serve as volunteers and receive no remuneration other than authorized expenses incurred to attend meetings. Members are expected to attend meetings regularly.

If a member finds it necessary to resign from the Secretariat, a letter to that effect should be sent to the Minister of Social Services and Seniors.

4.0 Accountability

4.1 Annual Report - An annual report to government will be submitted through theMinister of Social Services and Seniors.

4.2 Annual Work Plan - An annual work plan will be developed/updated at thebeginning of each fiscal year and submitted to the Minister of Social Services andSeniors.

5.0 Meetings

5.1 The Seniors’ Secretariat will meet a minimum of six times per year, with a minimumof one meeting with the Minister of Social Services and Seniors.

5.2 Additional meetings may be held at the call of the Minister or the Chair.

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6.0 Support

6.1 The Seniors’ Secretariat and its work will be supported by the Director of Pharmacy,Housing, Dentistry and Seniors and by the Seniors’ Policy Advisor.

6.2 The Seniors’ Secretariat may hold public meetings from time to time at their discretionwith support from the Department of Social Services and Seniors.

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Appendix B

Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour

Seniors’ SectionResource to the Seniors’Secretariat Committee

Chairperson of the Seniors’ Secretariat

Seniors’ SecretariatCommunity and Government Representatives