Local Seniors Program Receives Support

The Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation has received $25 thousand to help with the delivery of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in the Comox Valley.

It’s an evidence-based program providing care for older adults living with mild to moderate dementia.

The money comes through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

CST engages individuals through group activities designed to stimulate cognitive function and promote social connection.

The sessions incorporate reminiscence therapy, multi-sensory stimulation, and implicit learning, using familiar themes such as food, music, maps, and childhood memories.

The program not only benefits participants but also supports their informal caregivers, helping ensure no one feels alone in facing a diagnosis of dementia or in caring for a loved one affected by it.

The funding will allow the CST program to expand its reach in the Comox Valley by providing additional program materials, transportation support, and facilitator assistance, helping to reduce barriers for families who may otherwise struggle to access this valuable care.

Avry Janes, Co-Executive Director of the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation, says the support will help them grow important programs like CST, which not only improve quality of life for individuals living with dementia, but also strengthen the circle of care around them, including their families and caregivers.

This initiative is part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare in the Comox Valley, ensuring local residents have access to care at every stage of life.

For more information, visit Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation.