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Eldercare Foundation of Vancouver Island is a registered charity that raises and stewards funds dedicated to enhancing care and quality of life for seniors in need.

Every year, we mark the first week of June as BC Seniors' Week. This year's theme is "experience matters," something we ...
06/03/2026

Every year, we mark the first week of June as BC Seniors' Week. This year's theme is "experience matters," something we believe wholeheartedly at Eldercare Foundation. Thank you seniors, for paving the way for so much and for all you continue to give for you families and communities ❤️

Coming soon to the Yakimovich Wellness Centre: Addressing Inequities in Dementia Care Through Community-Led Approaches...
06/01/2026

Coming soon to the Yakimovich Wellness Centre: Addressing Inequities in Dementia Care Through Community-Led Approaches: A Focus on BC’s Chinese Community (June 11, 1-3 p.m.)

Canadians living with dementia – and those who care for them – need more supports that truly enhance their quality of life. For individuals from ethno-racial communities in Canada, accessing these supports can be especially challenging due to systemic inequities, including racism, language barriers, and cultural stigma surrounding dementia. In this session, Dr. Mariko Sakamoto will share insights from an innovative, nationally led project focused on developing meaningful quality-of-life supports for people living with dementia and their care partners in underserved but equity-deserving communities across Canada, with a focus on Black, Chinese, and South Asian communities. Learn more and register: https://eldercarefoundation.org/event/quality-of-life-supports-for-the-chinese-community/

At the Yakimovich Wellness Centre this week: Older Adults in the Emergency Department: Experiences, Gaps, and Better Way...
05/24/2026

At the Yakimovich Wellness Centre this week: Older Adults in the Emergency Department: Experiences, Gaps, and Better Ways Forward (May 28, 1-3 p.m.)

This educational session is designed for older adults, caregivers, healthcare providers, and members of the public interested in improving emergency care for aging populations. Led by Mariko Sakamoto and Jae-Yung Kwon, the session will explore how older adults and their care partners experience care in emergency departments. Drawing on patient-oriented research, lived-experience workshops, patient narratives, and a rapid review of the literature, the session highlights a growing mismatch between emergency departments designed for speed and efficiency and the complex needs of older patients. Learn more and register: https://eldercarefoundation.org/event/older-adults-in-emergency/

“Everyone has a life story worth sharing” says Wendy Margetts, a retired social worker and facilitator of the upcoming F...
05/22/2026

“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. Sessions like this are also known as a life review group, a collaborative process that allows seniors to share stories, validate their personal histories, and find renewed purpose in their later years. “People always say the loveliest things after, and there are so many positive outcomes for members of the group – from a chance to process grief or regret, increasing memory recall to just having an opportunity to socialize. All of these are important for older adults, and it’s great to have a place to offer free sessions like this,” says Wendy. Sessions run June 10, 17, 24 and July 8. Space is limited: Learn more and sign up: https://eldercarefoundation.org/find-connection-and-conversation-at-new-series-coming-to-yakimovich-wellness-centre

Coming soon at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre: Sudden confusion in older adults can be alarming. It can also be a sign o...
05/15/2026

Coming soon at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre: Sudden confusion in older adults can be alarming. It can also be a sign of delirium, a condition that is more common and more serious than many realize. In this session, we’ll break down what delirium is and who is most at risk. Most importantly, we’ll equip you with actionable prevention strategies to better protect yourself and the seniors you care about. This informative presentation will be facilitated by: Dr. Savannah Forrester, Emergency Department Physician at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital, Andrea Rantucci, RN, Senior Specialist, Island Health, Seniors Strategic Network and Lorna Jayne Harmer-Demay, RN, Seniors Health Practice Resource Clinician, Island Health, Seniors Strategic Network. Wednesday, May 20, 1-2:30 p.m. Register Here: https://eldercarefoundation.org/event/delirium-in-older-adults-recognition-risk-and-prevention/

Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat at the 55+ Lifestyle Show yesterday! It was great to meet both longtime donors an...
05/15/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat at the 55+ Lifestyle Show yesterday! It was great to meet both longtime donors and folks who hadn’t heard of our work before, and to share some of the great initiatives we are working on!

Adult Day Programs are a vital service for seniors who are aging at home. With your donations, Eldercare Foundation fund...
05/12/2026

Adult Day Programs are a vital service for seniors who are aging at home. With your donations, Eldercare Foundation funds programming for older adults that are intended to help stave off loneliness, offer a chance to socialize and participate in recreational therapy programs while giving respite for caregivers.

On Monday, May 11, Adult Day Programs at The Summit celebrated Mother's Day with high tea and tunes. Singer and guitarist Ron Ogden serenaded the crowd with sweet songs, allowing participants were to indulge in singing and dancing alongside their cucumber sandwiches and petit fours - all served on real china.

Because of our incredible donors, moments like this are made possible not just at the Summit, but in Adult Day Programs across the Island. Thank you for helping us bring connection, conversation and kindness alongside the power of live music through events that are truly special for everyone involved.

Did you Know? May is Leave a Legacy Month in Canada, a time to shine a spotlight on the importance and impact of leaving...
05/12/2026

Did you Know?
May is Leave a Legacy Month in Canada, a time to shine a spotlight on the importance and impact of leaving charitable donations in your will. Creating a bequest to Eldercare Foundation (or another charity of your choice 😊) is easy, and it can also benefit you and your loved ones. By leaving a gift in your will, you may be able to offer more support than you ever thought possible, all while ensuring your loved ones are well looked after. Bequests can also reduce estate taxes while creating a big impact. Our warmest thanks to those donors who have shared a gift to us in their will. It is such a powerful statement and a way for your legacy to live on through improving the quality of life of Island seniors 💚. Learn more about how you can here: https://eldercarefoundation.org/ways-to-give/

We are proud to be one of the sponsors for the 55+ Lifestyle Show, happening next week! Join us on May 13 from 9 a.m. to...
05/06/2026

We are proud to be one of the sponsors for the 55+ Lifestyle Show, happening next week! Join us on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pearkes Arena, and browse over 60 booths. There’s something for everyone, from housing and health, to travel and fashion. There will also be dance and music performances, a fashion show and a chance to get a makeover. Free prizes to the first 100 visitors. Be sure to stop by our booth to say hello! Learn more about the show: https://www.seniorlivingmag.com/55-lifestyle-show/

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