We are delighted to welcome you back into our Broadmead Care Homes. On June 30, the Minister of Health, Adrian Dix and the Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that long term care homes may open their doors for social visits, allowing residents to have in-person visits with one single designated visitor. Visits will…
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Dear Family and Friends, We are writing to you today with an exciting update about visitation to our Care Homes. This afternoon, the Hon. Adrian Dix, Minister of Health for BC, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, outlined changes to visiting residents in long term care and assisted living homes. Essentially: the time is…
Dear Family and Friends, The COVID-19 crisis has been with us for more than three months now, and we are very thankful for the ways our Care Communities have worked so hard to keep everyone safe. Today we’re letting you know about a few updates regarding long term care and BC’s Restart Plan; a communication…
One woman. Five marathons. In five days. To raise $5,000. To say we’re amazed by Tracy Marshall’s offer to run five marathons in five days to raise $5,000 for the seniors who live at Beckley Farm Lodge would be an understatement. We’re blown away! Tracy’s mom, Carol, lived at Beckley Farm Lodge until she passed…
Dear Family and Friends, Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter. This letter includes important information about Father’s Day, a story about generous neighbours in Saanich, and information about a physically ambitious fundraiser for Beckley Farm Lodge! Father’s Day Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21, and we want to assure you that we are going to…
Dear Family and Friends, We are writing to you today with an update about the Province’s recently released guidelines that expanded the definition of essential visitor. As you all know, keeping COVID out of our Care Homes has required that only essential visitors are able to visit residents. We understand how difficult this has been…
Dear Family and Friends, These past few weeks have shown us the tremendous resilience and strength of the people who live and work in our Care Homes. We recently shared this quote with our staff: Tough times never last, but tough people do. We believe progress is being made in our communities, cities, and province,…
We’re one day away from our Grand Finale! … and we have raised $95,000 in support of the veterans and seniors at Veterans Memorial Lodge!! We can’t stop now … let’s make it $100,000!! If you live in BC you may purchase 50/50 tickets — right now you could win at least $830 — and…
We are deeply saddened to advise that long-time friend and benefactor of Broadmead Care, Rudi Hoenson, passed away on May 27, 2020, at the age of 96. Rudi’s spirit of generosity will continue in our hearts even as we grieve his passing. Times Colonist columnist Jack Knox has beautifully written about Rudi’s life and his…
We’re live! Stay in and play during our virtual Stay ‘N Play event – an opportunity to stay connected, support the veterans and seniors who live with us, and add some excitement in a safe, engaging way, during a time when we all could really use some fun! With your help we will raise $80,000…
Dear Family and Friends, As I’m sure you are, we are happy to see the numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases continuing to decline in the Province, and the number of recoveries rise. As we continue to work diligently to keep COVID-19 out and to ensure the safety of the people who live and work in our…
