Restore connection, change a life today.
Seniors on Vancouver Island are facing unprecedented isolation. Since 1982, Eldercare Foundation brings comfort, dignity, and companionship through innovations like robotic pets.
A hidden crisis of loneliness is unfolding for seniors in long-term care
Vancouver Island is aging faster than any other region in Canada. Thousands of seniors spend their days in long-term care, disconnected from the people and memories that once brought them joy.
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
$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.
But compassion finds a way
Through Eldercare Foundation’s innovative programs, seniors are reconnecting with joy, memory, and purpose. One of the most beloved programs? Robotic companion pets that offer comfort, calm anxiety, and give seniors something to care for again.
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“This little pet gave my mom a reason to smile again.”
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.
Beyond robotic pets, your gift touches every aspect of senior care
While robotic companions transform daily life for isolated seniors, they’re just one way Eldercare Foundation creates meaningful change. 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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