“This is Me” is a project that was recently launched at Aberdeen long-term care home to enhance care by fostering meaningful relationships with residents. The project provides each resident with a personalized “This is Me” whiteboard in their room so that staff can learn about them. Residents are asked about their favourite hobbies, their childhood …
“This is Me” project aims to deepen connections and spark joy Read More »
If you’re an older adult, retiree, or even a caregiver to an aging loved one, you are an expert. You understand the many issues that seniors face – social isolation, loneliness, living with chronic illnesses, facing the spectre of dementia, etc. – far better than anyone younger. You likely also care about these issues far …
A few lines in your will could impact generations of Island families Read More »
Resilient, determined, passionate about supporting others. Vanessa Butler, a former recipient of the Jack Howard Scholarship at Eldercare Foundation, is all this and more. In addition to working full-time as a Medical Social Worker in two primary care clinics in Langford, Vanessa runs her own small private practice as a therapist and sits on the …
Eldercare scholarship recipient says pursuing master’s degree was the best decision ever Read More »