Every senior deserves the chance to age with dignity

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of the founders of Eldercare Foundation, Elizabeth “Liz” Laugharne, who died on November 26, 2025, at the remarkable

Resident-in-Need Fund brings dignity, comfort and familiarity to local seniors Each month, broken hearing aids, lost glasses, and empty PolyGrip tubes—seemingly simple inconveniences for most of us—become major life events

Preventative health care isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential, especially for seniors who face a higher risk of skin, foot, and nail complications. This December at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre,

Imagine losing the ability to feed yourself. A simple, everyday task suddenly becomes dependent on someone else. For many local seniors in long-term care, this loss of autonomy is a

Eldercare aims to bring comfort to seniors in need – and we can’t do it without you! We are seeking volunteers to assist with a new program launching in early

“Eldercare’s support has made a significant difference for our facility and clients,” says Wendy Galbraith, Case Manager, STEPS Program. “Their generous donation of Sara Stedys has enhanced the quality of

Last week brought an exciting delivery to beautiful Cormorant Island, just off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. A brand-new accessible bus for long-term care residents at the Cormorant Island

Eldercare helps seniors to age in place through supporting special in-home equipment to help seniors continue living independently, respite care, and community programs like Adult Day Programs (ADP). ADPs provides

Staff like Jenna Buckham, a recreation therapist at Aberdeen long-term care, provide a holistic approach to care, looking after residents’ social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. “Our goal is

Through Eldercare’s partnership with Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society and Our Cowichan Communities Health Network your support is helping to provide robotic companion pets in the Cowichan Valley. Backed by

Thanks to generous donors, Eldercare recently purchased eight adaptive bikes for several local long-term care facilities. The Med Up bike is designed for people with physical limitations and mobility issues,

A new wound VAC (vacuum-assisted closure) device funded by Eldercare Foundation will make it easier for Saanich residents to transition home from hospital. Wound VAC therapy offers several benefits for wound healing,

There was a full house at Eldercare’s recent panel discussion on Healthy Aging with Cancer hosted in partnership UBC’s School of Nursing and BC Cancer. More than 60 people turned

A resident at Aberdeen care home received a special bedside performance over the Christmas holidays. Young dancers from the Maple Leaf School of Russian Ballet performed scenes from the Nutcracker

We are pleased to announce our joint support for critical research that aims to improve quality of life for older adults everywhere. Together with the Conconi Family Foundation, Providence Living,

Eldercare would like to thank the members of the Royal Canadian Legion – #7 Britannia Branch (RCL #7) for their generous gift, a portion of which went towards the purchase

October 2024 – Eldercare has launched the Can You Imagine campaign to bring innovative solutions, like interactive murals and wearable technology, to seniors with dementia and vision loss, ensuring they navigate long-term care with dignity.

Congratulations to Junko Fukui Innes, the 2022 recipient of the Funke-Furber Gerontological Research Award, who presented at the Medical Informatics Europe Conference in Athens, Greece in August 2024. Junko presented

Eldercare Foundation is at an exciting turning point in our long history of enhancing quality of life for local seniors. We are expanding our scope throughout Island Health’s geography, opening

Allison Patterson, a LTC (long-term care) Therapy Practice Resource at Island Health, has been playing Eldercare’s Payday Lottery for Island Health staff since 2007. It took 15 years before she

Our publicly subsidized long-term care homes have exceptional staff delivering great care. But a growing number of seniors in long-term care cannot afford everyday items not covered by the healthcare

“It was a big confidence booster.” That’s how Sarah Humphrey describes feeling when she received Eldercare’s Dr. Tom Bailey Memorial Bursary upon graduating from the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program

We extend our thanks to the incredible donors who enabled Eldercare to purchase new busses for local long-term care and adult day programs this year. These accessible buses have flip-up

At 82, Delores Dallas does a lot of stay active and socially engaged. She benefits from taking daily walks, attending classes at her local rec centre, and joining others at

Click here to read an article in the Spring Scrivener 2024 magazine, written by Tom Arnold, Executive Director of Eldercare Foundation.

A loyal monthly donor shares her motivation to give When Bennett Matthews was first introduced to Eldercare, she was appalled to learn that some residents in long-term care couldn’t afford

May 1, 2024 – Eldercare is pleased to announce that it has made a $1M contribution to Canada’s first public, non-profit, long-term care village. Based on the concepts of a

Supporting education and research to enhance care for older adults has been a hallmark of Eldercare Foundation for decades. We offer awards, scholarships, and educational funds for professional caregivers and

A Q&A with long-time Eldercare supporter, and current Board President, Jeanette Funke-Furber How long have you been involved with Eldercare? In 1985 I became a Nurse Administrator at the former

Eldercare Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Oak Bay Volunteer Services (OBVS) to distribute robotic companion pets to OBVS clients who are socially isolated at home. “A

Eldercare Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Oak Bay Volunteer Services (OBVS) to distribute robotic companion pets to OBVS clients who are socially isolated at home. “A

Music has always been a lifeline for a resident receiving palliative care at The Summit. He goes by the name Ghost, and he’s been playing guitar for 65 years, performing

“Working in healthcare with seniors has been a dream of mine since I was young,” says Mary England. She is a recent graduate of the Health Care Aid (HCA) program

Congratulations to Alison Chung, a Masters Student in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria and a Student Affiliate with the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health (IALH),

For four decades, Dr. Tom Bailey was dedicated to caring for others, including generations of families in the West Shore where he began his medical practice. In 1984, he got

Jeanette Funke-Furber and Robert Furber are long-time supporters of the Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation and strong believers in the importance of research and continuing education for health care professionals. The

Right now, as you read these words, there’s a senior living in a Greater Victoria long-term care facility who, quite literally, has nothing to wear.  They live with a chronic

July 21, 2021 – With Greater Victoria’s population of seniors aged 75+ expected to double by 2038, Eldercare is embarking on a major new initiative to increase its capacity to

(Sanjit Roy, 2020 Ruth A. Gardner Research Award Recipient & Annette Laurin, Eldercare Foundation Award Committee member) The partnership between the Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation (Eldercare Foundation) and the University

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our virtual celebration and lecture on October 1, 2020.  If you missed this very informative webinar, you can watch it here. Thank