Education & Research

Improving care for seniors through knowledge and innovation

We support research, education, and public learning that helps improve seniors’ care—on Vancouver Island and beyond. From bursaries and awards to long-term research collaborations, these initiatives aim to strengthen elder care across the province.

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Free workshops on health, wellness, and caregiving for seniors and families. Topics include chronic condition management, caregiver support, and community resources. Open to all, held in-person and virtually.

Education awards for Island Health

Education awards for Island Health staff and medical staff

RESEARCH AWARDS

Supporting UVIC projects

Eldercare Research Awards support projects through the University of Victoria’s Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health. These awards are open to graduate students and healthcare professionals conducting research that enhances care for older adults.

Awards for Camosun College Students

Supporting Camosun College students

Eldercare Foundation is pleased to support two awards through Camosun College to support students looking to enter the field of geriatric care. Find out more about the Eldercare Foundation HCA Award and the Eldercare Foundation PN Achievement Award.

A third award, the Dr. Tom Bailey Memorial Bursary, is awarded annually to Camosun College students in Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing programs. Created by Eldercare in 2020, this bursary honors Dr. Bailey’s passion for continuing education and deep respect for those caring for vulnerable seniors.

NEWS

The latest from Eldercare

Public education in action: Eldercare co-hosts expert panel

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

Eldercare contributes to inaugural Distinguished Scholar in Seniors Care

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,

Education & Research

Eldercare research award winner presents at medical conference in Europe

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

Education & Research

Eldercare bursary recipient and nursing professional returns to school to upgrade her skills

“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

“Your generosity made a significant impact on my life.”

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

Education & Research

Eldercare’s HCA Award winner plans to further education

“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

Education & Research

UVic Clinical Neuropsychology Graduate Student receives Eldercare’s Ruth A. Gardner Award

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),

Honouring the late Dr. Tom Bailey

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

2022 Funke-Furber Gerontological Research Award

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

Bridging the Gap Between Research and the Community

(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

Meet the amazing people who have made these awards possible.

From Ruth A. Gardner, a Victoria psychologist and social worker who devoted her life to helping others – the research award in her name was created thanks to her bequest gift in 1983 – to Jack Howard, a founding member of Eldercare dedicated to supporting the professional development of healthcare staff working with seniors.