This morning Dr. Henry announced a temporary change to restrict visits to long term care homes to essential visits only, effective Saturday, January 1, 2022. This change reflects a continued commitment to safety for the people who live and work in Care Homes. What you need to know Essential visitors will be screened before entry,…
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On December 28, 2021, we advised you that a team member at Veterans Memorial Lodge had tested positive for COVID-19. Today we are advising you that an additional team member at Veterans Memorial Lodge has tested positive for COVID-19. We are working closely with Island Health’s Medical Health Officer and Public Health team, and will…
I am writing to make you aware that Veterans Memorial Lodge is currently under enhanced surveillance measures after one of our team members tested positive for COVID-19. We are working closely with Island Health’s Medical Health Officer and Public Health team, and will keep you informed on a regular basis. What you need to know…
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…
As you are aware, on November 26, 2021, Island Health placed Veterans Memorial Lodge under Enhanced Surveillance Measures in response to a positive COVID-19 test for one Broadmead Care team member. During the following two weeks all residents were monitored for symptoms twice daily, and enhanced cleaning and COVID-19 protocols were in place. Island Health…
I am writing to make you aware that Veterans Memorial Lodge is currently under enhanced surveillance measures after one of our team members tested positive for COVID-19. You are receiving this email because your loved one lives in the affected lodge, A1. We are working closely with Island Health’s Medical Health Officer and Public Health…
The Vancouver Island Nordic Pole Walkers raised more than $1,200 for Broadmead Care in Kms4Care this year. They first heard about Kms4Care last year through team member Don, who volunteered for many years at Nigel House. As several of the club members were also aware of the programs and services offered through Broadmead Care and…
The people who live and work at Rest Haven Lodge played an important and enthusiastic part in our Kms4Care event this year. Allan, pictured right (in the blue sweater) with two Broadmead Care team members, logged more than 30km in their efforts to raise funds — for his own Home! He was part of the…
After the shotgun is fired, after the longest drive, after all the laughter and merriment of our 2021 in-person Annual Charity Golf Tournament — what comes next? Thanks to you — our generous sponsors, donors, players, and volunteers — we raised more than $150,000. What comes next is that we’re able to support renovations at…
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…
