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It’s CREATIVE ARTS WEEK in BC and we are celebrating the wonderful people who bring joy through colour, texture, and experience to those who live in our long term Care Homes. Engaging in arts programs has a positive health impact by improving social networks, increasing self-confidence, and providing a sense of purpose. You can help…

We are taking the opportunity to review how we support current Family and Resident Council meetings within each of our Care Homes. We value the contributions you make through these Councils, and will continue to offer the opportunity to participate at each Home. At the same time, the Ministry of Health has asked for support…

In October 2022 Broadmead Care surveyed the families and friends of those who live in our Care Homes. We use the survey results to focus our quality improvement across the organization, improve services, and provide feedback to staff and board members who work together to deliver care. Many things have changed since March of 2020;…

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and Chinese communities around the world. How do you wish someone “happy new year” in Chinese? It depends on who you’re talking to. In China, the official language is Mandarin. Gong xi fa cai is how Mandarin-speakers wish you a…

February is Recreational Therapy Month! We’re celebrating the people-movers — Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Services Assistants, Activity Workers and everyone else who helps keep our residents active, engaged, and joyful! Thank you for everything you do every day to bring wellbeing and happiness to the people who live in Broadmead Care Homes. We appreciate you! 

At Broadmead Care, we appreciate the many people with diverse backgrounds who work diligently every day to take care of those who live with us. This month, we’re joining others across Canada to recognize Black History Month. During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who,…

Every year, BC Care Providers Association, through the BC Care Awards, chooses the BC Care Provider of the Year, from nominations submitted by the community. We are delighted to let you know that we have several nominees this year for BC Care Provider of the year! Please join us in congratulating these nominees, with our…

“My mom had nothing but good things to say about moving to Veterans Memorial Lodge. She had so much joy when she moved into her beautiful room on A3. She could see the inner courtyard, and she was so excited about it.” Leslie’s mom moved to Veterans Memorial Lodge in late December 2020 – in…

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in our Family Survey this year. We had 249 responses – the largest to date. We really appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to sharing the results with you in our next newsletter. You also asked great questions. Here’s a sneak peek of two of the most…