Loneliness doesn’t follow visiting hours
Isolation is an everyday reality for seniors in long-term care. Your gift brings comfort, connection, and the feeling of being remembered.
Isolation is taking its toll on seniors across Vancouver Island, but your donation can help.
Many older adults spend their days alone with little meaningful interaction. This quiet crisis affects their health, their sense of purpose, and their overall well-being.
1 in 4
Vancouver Islanders will be 65+ by 2030
37 %
of seniors report regular feelings of isolation
44 %
of seniors in longterm care experience symptoms of depression
Comforting for those in care
For those aging-in-place, or in long-term care, Eldercare Foundation supports programs that bring comfort and meaningful moments to seniors.
Building community-based supports
Eldercare Foundation builds programs to strengthen connections for seniors, to help them stay engaged with the world around them.
Delivering tools for well-being
Loneliness and isolation shouldn’t be the norm, Eldercare Foundation provides resources to support seniors feeling grounded, soothed, and less alone.
$20 Essentials for Everyday Dignity
Two month’s worth of hearing-aid batteries and other vital personal care items for a low-income senior in care. These essentials restore confidence, support connection, and help ensure no one goes without the basic dignity they deserve.
$50 Music That Heals
One hour of Music Therapy for a senior living with
dementia. Music reaches parts of the brain that
medication can’t—sparking memories, reducing agitation, and restoring moments of clarity and joy.
$100 Safety at Home
A free, in-home footcare visit for a low-income, homebound senior. Proper footcare prevents skin wounds and lowers fall risk, helping seniors maintain their mobility. For many, it’s the difference between staying home and moving to care.
$200 When Real Pets Can't Be There
A robotic companion pet for a senior in long-term care. Health regulations prevent real animals from living in long-term care, but 44% of seniors in care suffer from depression. These companions provide constant comfort—responding to touch, reducing anxiety, and giving seniors something to care for when they’ve lost so much.
Connection comes in many forms
Thanks to donors, Eldercare Foundation supports programs that bring companionship, comfort, and meaningful moments back into seniors’ lives.
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“This little gift gave my mom a reason to smile again. When she felt forgotten, it reminded her that someone still cared.”
From families to frontline staff, the stories are the same — something changes when a senior receives a companion. They talk more. Laugh more. Remember more.
Your gift touches every aspect of senior care
Your donation supports a complete ecosystem of care across Vancouver Island:
Helping 1,500+ seniors stay home
through medical alert systems, specialized foot care, and respite programs that give family caregivers the break they need.
Enriching life in care facilities
with music therapy, gardens, and celebrations that bring joy to 1000+ residents who deserve more than just basic care.
Building tomorrow's care solutions
by funding education for healthcare workers and research that will improve seniors’ quality of life for generations to come.
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