Thank you, neighbour!
Your support can help ensure that seniors living at the Aberdeen and Summit long-term care homes near you are given the chance to age with dignity. Any amount you give will be used to purchase large print books and other comfort items that improve quality of life for those in need.
Why are large print books needed in long-term care?
By the time a senior is admitted into long-term care, they’ve typically been living with two or more chronic illnesses for several years – diseases like dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. They’re no longer able to care for themselves, to travel, or even to take part in many of the activities and hobbies that they’ve enjoyed throughout their lives.
Books can be an easy way for a senior in care to still go on an adventure, and to feel connected with the outside world, without ever leaving their rooms.
Sadly, books are also a small luxury that a growing number of seniors in care cannot afford.
Not many people realize that public long-term care costs 80% of a senior’s after-tax income. With the 20% that’s leftover, they need to buy everything not covered by our healthcare system. Clothes. Medications. Dentures. Hearing aids. Glasses. Outside health visits. Personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, razors). Wheelchairs. Entertainment. The list goes on and on.
For a growing number of seniors at homes like Aberdeen and Summit, that’s more than their pensions can afford…particularly when it comes to large print books that they can actually see, as these are often four-times the price of a regular paperback.
Your gift can make the difference. Donations to Eldercare help enhance care and restore quality of life for seniors in need. Thank you!
Who is Eldercare?
Eldercare Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to helping seniors age with dignity.
Launched in 1982 to support care homes in Greater Victoria, today Eldercare works across Vancouver Island. Specifically, Eldercare:
· Helps seniors age safely in place at home by funding community health programs
· Enhances long-term care by funding equipment, therapy support, and entertainment
· Supports research and education initiatives aimed at improving the care available to seniors