One of the core tenets of the staff at Beckley Farm Lodge (BFL) is to provide person-centred care. To staff this means encouraging and inviting residents and day program clients to be involved in planning and facilitating recreational activities as much as possible, ensuring they continue to have a voice and remain an integral part…
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At Broadmead Care, we encourage the people who live with us to make decisions about their own activities. We recognize that people can’t always join in every activity; mobility and other health challenges can mean everyday experiences are tricky to carry out. At the same time, we want them to live as fully as possible,…
Earlier this summer we were approached by Chris Rohrmoser, a host for the UVic radio station, CFUV. He asked if someone from Broadmead Care would be willing to be interviewed for the Notes from the Underground program. The topic was ‘music and seniors’, and Beckley Farm Lodge Activity Worker James responded enthusiastically to our request…
On Friday, April 22, 2022, we advised you that Island Health had declared an outbreak on the second floor of Beckley Farm Lodge. Today we need to let you know that, because of additional positive test results, Island Health has now declared an outbreak for all of Beckley Farm Lodge. What you need to know…
We are writing today to let you know that Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Beckley Farm Lodge. What you need to know Island Health declared an outbreak at Beckley Farm Lodge today, April 22, 2022, on the second floor. Beckley Farm Lodge is closed for social visits, effective immediately. Essential and designated…
In light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in British Columbia, and out of an abundance of caution, we will be asking all visitors to wear masks during their visit in the resident rooms. We feel it is necessary to keep everyone safe during the height of this pandemic variant. This means that anyone…
This holiday season, we were delighted to receive a donation of 100 gift bags for the people who live with us from Stuart and Brenda Newton, with support from many of their friends, family, and community members. Just before Christmas, the presents were delivered by Santa’s Elves (including Hank the Wonder Dog), and Santa even…
Together, we raised $8,770 for urgent equipment needs at our Care Homes. Way to go everyone! Â Carol and her Husband Angus were the lucky winners of our Worth a Shot 50/50 Holiday Draw in December. Â Carol and Angus are outstanding community members, volunteering for more than 25 years with the Royal Canadian Legion and Victoria…
From November 20 – December 20, Broadmead Care will be hosting another online 50/50 lottery! 50% of the proceeds will support urgent equipment needs at Broadmead Care Homes. The other 50% will go to one LUCKY WINNER! 50/50 tickets are selling for: Single Ticket for $5Â 3-Ticket Pack for $10 10-Ticket Pack for $25 40-Ticket…
Thank you so much for your support as we continue to do all we can to keep everyone who lives and works in our long term Care Homes safe. As we move into the winter months, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone about Provincial Health Orders relating to COVID-19, and about infection…
Remembrance Day is a particularly important day at Veterans Memorial Lodge as we have the unique honour of caring for almost 120 veterans – one of the largest groups of World War II, Korean War and Peacekeeping veterans in long term care in Canada. To us, the phrase ‘Lest We Forget’ has daily impact and…
We are pleased to provide you with an update about visitation based on new information received from Island Health this afternoon, as well as the schedule for booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for the people who live in our Care Homes. VISITORS TO OUR CARE HOMES On October 6, 2021, the Provincial Health Officer…
