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 research, the pets are geared for caregiving families who are supporting seniors with dementia and other life-limiting diagnoses. Thanks to your generosity, so far 35 pets have been distributed in the Cowichan Valley. This new pilot project is part of our commitment to support aging in place for seniors across Vancouver Island. So far, the feedback has been incredibly positive.
Pictured here is Cowichan resident, Don, who recently adopted a Golden Pup and promptly named him Andy. Here is what his spouse and caregiver, Gerri, had to say about the experience: Supporting seniors and their caregivers in Cowichan “Don has adopted his companion pet in the true sense of the word. He treats Andy like a live animal, yet I’m sure he knows he is not alive. Regardless, he finds incredible comfort and joy from Andy. We are so grateful to all who helped us adopt him. “
