On September 30 Broadmead Care will honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a…
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Guest author: Nicolas Methot, Social Worker, Broadmead Care We all like to be in charge of our own decisions. But what happens when someone loses this ability? When people get older or face health challenges, they may need some extra help in making decisions about their money and health. In British Columbia, there is a…
National Peacekeepers’ Day was established in Canada in 2008. It provides an opportunity for Canadians to express the pride and respect they have toward personnel of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and provincial and municipal police forces, as well as Canadian diplomats and civilians who have worked in support of international…
Guest author: Emily Racine, Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management Many of my estate planning conversations revolve around what I call the “hard topics” – such as, how do I save on taxes? Should I avoid probate? Do my children need a trust? However, one of the most important decisions you can make…
It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s Super Wynne, jumping out of a helicopter! (Full disclosure: that’s not actually Wynne in the photo but we’re guessing it’s pretty close!) We were recently approached by Saanich News asking if we had a ‘spectacular senior’ staff member they could include in an upcoming feature. We…
In April of this year, Rogers Communications Inc. purchased Shaw Communications. This means Shaw’s customers will be rolled into Rogers at some point. While we’re not entirely sure what will happen with Shaw email accounts, we want to be sure we can stay in touch with family and friends through email. If you are a…
Today we invite you to join us in recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is an annual celebration that recognizes and honors the contributions, cultures, and achievements of Indigenous peoples in Canada, which includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis. These are three distinct peoples with unique histories, languages, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. The day is…
We are thrilled to announce that we are one of the Royal Victoria Marathon official charities as part of the 2023 CHEK Charity Pledge Program. The 43rd annual Royal Victoria Marathon will be held October 6 – 8, 2023 with the new 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run taking place on Saturday, October 7 in…
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, April 29 at Broadmead Care’s Shred-a-Thon event. Thanks to SO MANY caring members of our community … $12,000 was raised to help support the people who live at Nigel House. We cannot say thank you enough to everyone who made this possible. To our volunteers, our…
On April 26, 2023, Broadmead Care celebrated the 20th anniversary of the raising of the Veterans Memorial Totem Pole with a re-dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Lodge in Saanich. Calvin Hunt, First Nations Master Carver and one of the totem pole’s original carvers, shared information about the totem’s history and symbolism. Also in attendance was…
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating all the wonderful people who volunteer in our Care Homes. We are so grateful for those who give their time and talent to help with many tasks. From taking people to social gatherings or spending time one-on-one with residents, to helping with special events, volunteers cover many aspects…
We are writing further to the announcement today about the end of respiratory season, made by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister Adrian Dix. What you need to know As of 1:00 pm today, the Visitation and Visitor Appeal and Review – February 5, 2021 order was cancelled. This means that after three…
