Seniors & Mental Health

Seniors Clinics

Seniors outpatient clinics help participants to improve their quality of life by optimizing ability and independence. A team of geriatric and psychiatry specialists conduct assessments and recommend treatment plans. A physician referral is required.

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty with self-care, bladder and bowel control, managing medications, at risk of falls, confusion or depression, please talk to your family doctor about your concerns.

Find information on Seniors Outpatient Clinic Locations and Referrals.

Seniors Outreach

Seniors outreach teams are available to support family physicians and community health care providers when a senior needs further assessment and treatment. For more information, please contact the Community Health Services.

Additional help and support

Community Health Services offers support in your home and in your local community. If you’re facing challenges living safely and independently at home, we can help. Visit Community Health Services to learn more. 

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) offers services for people experiencing depression or other mental health conditions. For information on local branches and programs, please visit the CMHA BC website.

News & Events

Innovative program allows Cowichan residents to transition temporarily between hospital and home

Innovative program allows Cowichan residents to transition temporarily between hospital and home

“If I need assistance, it is right here.” Ruby Neubauer, an 80 year old Duncan resident, is relaxing in her recliner at The Meadows assisted living home while she recuperates from a lengthy illness.

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People unveiling a truth and reconciliation plaque.

Island Health Magazine Fall 2021

Read articles on building resilience in children; how loneliness impacts health; tips and recipes for healthy to-go lunches; information about IBD and a feature about patient partners.

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Primary care memory clinics to benefit Island Health seniors

Primary care memory clinics to benefit Island Health seniors

Two new primary care memory clinics, located in Victoria and Nanaimo, will provide support to adults concerned about cognitive changes, such as memory loss. These clinics feature an interdisciplinary team of family physicians, nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, with back up support from specialists if necessary.

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