“Everyone has a life story worth sharing” says Wendy Margetts, a retired social worker and facilitator of the upcoming Finding the Wisdom in our Stories sessions at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre. Reflecting on experiences and gaining new insight into both your past and current life is what Finding the Wisdom
Program Coordinator Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference for seniors on Vancouver Island? You might be a fit for our new Program Coordinator role at Eldercare Foundation. As Program Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of Eldercare’s programs, ensuring seniors who need us most get the
After 25 years in women’s health and ambulatory care, Qualicum Beach resident Kristen Magel has stepped into a new chapter of her nursing career – one she didn’t expect to love as much as she does. In 2023, Kristen transitioned from hands-on nursing into a leadership role as Clinical Nurse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhJ9jtJergU&t=7s Hospital emergency departments can be overwhelming and frightening for seniors, especially those living with dementia, cognitive impairment, or sensory challenges. Bright lights, noise, and long waits often trigger confusion and agitation. This can contribute to delirium, increased risk of falls, and decline that can prevent seniors from returning home.
March is Music Therapy Awareness Month! We’re pleased to shine a spotlight on Leslie Pite, a certified music therapist who leads one-on-one and group sessions every Monday at Glengarry care home – a role made possible in part through the generosity of Eldercare donors. Leslie understands firsthand the power of
Eldercare is proud to be funding an innovative therapeutic intervention known as CRDL. This beautifully designed therapeutic instrument transforms human touch into sound—responding to handholding, gentle strokes, taps, or playful tickles by sensing the natural electrical currents that flow through our bodies. So far, the instrument has delivered extraordinary results
Angela Morehouse is passionate about leading teams and empowering them to deliver the best possible care to patients. A registered nurse for more than 20 years, Angela currently serves as Manager of Clinical Operations for two units at Island Health’s Gorge Road Health Centre, supporting patients in transitional care as
Over the last few months, your generosity has helped us turn isolation into connection for seniors who need it most. One of the ways your support makes a difference is through robotic companion pets. They may look simple – but in the hands of a lonely senior, they bring real
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 age of 102. In 2024, we had the privilege of interviewing Liz in her home, where she lived independently until
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 for some of Vancouver Island’s most vulnerable long-term care residents. “I feel like I’ve moved back into the world,” said
“Everyone has a life story worth sharing” says Wendy Margetts, a retired social worker and facilitator of the upcoming Finding the Wisdom in our Stories sessions at the Yakimovich Wellness
Program Coordinator Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference for seniors on Vancouver Island? You might be a fit for our new Program Coordinator role at Eldercare
After 25 years in women’s health and ambulatory care, Qualicum Beach resident Kristen Magel has stepped into a new chapter of her nursing career – one she didn’t expect to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhJ9jtJergU&t=7s Hospital emergency departments can be overwhelming and frightening for seniors, especially those living with dementia, cognitive impairment, or sensory challenges. Bright lights, noise, and long waits often trigger confusion
