Guest author When I was a teenager, my dad and I sometimes struggled to understand each other. I was (mostly) grumpy and always ready to push back. He was strict, serious, and not easy for me to talk to. My brother could sit with him and discuss ideas for ages, but I never found that…
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This is your chance to win big and help lift lives this season! The holidays are here, and so is your chance to take home a festive jackpot while supporting the people who live and work in Broadmead Care Homes. The Worth a Shot Holiday 50/50 is officially live, and the excitement is building with…
The holiday spirit has arrived at Rest Haven Lodge, and they are excited to welcome you to the Silent Auction & Holiday Bazaar Craft Sale, running December 1 through 19. Step into a wonderland of festive cheer and discover beautiful gift baskets filled with treasures perfect for family, friends, and holiday hosts. From cozy comforts…
I remember when my Dad called me to tell me of his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body disease. “A double whammy,” I thought. “He always was an over-achiever.” I wasn’t sure what would happen next. It reminded me that we don’t choose dementia. It chooses us. My Dad held a Ph.D. from Yale:…
Discover the creativity and generosity that shines through the Beckley Farm Lodge Art Auction. This special event brings together beautiful artwork, meaningful giving, and the chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize. Alongside an inspiring auction selection of original art created and donated by talented local artists, there is also a raffle for a stunning, professionally…
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Hillside Mall’s much-loved Night of Lights event is back on Sunday, November 23, 2025, and you’re invited to enjoy an exclusive evening of shopping, prizes, and festive fun, all while supporting Broadmead Care. Tickets are just $5 and are available now at the reception desks…
Guest author My cousin messaged me the other day, asking for advice. She is in the process of finding a space for her mom in a long term care home. With her dad in the hospital, and her mom needing 24/7 care, she’s just about at her wits’ end, running back and forth from home…
Today marks the first official day of the 35K Kms4Care Challenge – and what an incredible start we’ve had already! Thanks to the stalwart efforts of amazing participants, we are more than 50% of the way toward reaching our fundraising goal. This month is all about the final push to the finish line. Participants across…
Guest author When I was young, and even through my 30s and 40s, my parents were frozen in a kind of suspended animation. They were always ‘old’, and I didn’t really notice the passage of time. Parents’ aging moves with us; always the same number of years older. But time, as it does, marched inexorably…
IT’S HERE! Read the latest edition of our Moments newsletter, and see what a difference your donations make to the people who live and work in Broadmead Care’s non-profit long term care Homes. Inside you’ll find stories about: Thank you for the many ways you are part of this community of care, and for the…
If you’ve been searching for a place that blends comfort, convenience, and community, now is the perfect time, it’s Move-In Month for Independent Living tenants at Nigel Living! Nestled in a prime location near Uptown Mall in Victoria, BC, our well-lit suites offer beautiful views and a welcoming atmosphere. These homes are available to veterans…
Guest author My husband and I recently returned from a three-week trip to Europe. We last went in 2018, so it had been a while since we made such a large geographical and temporal shift in one day. Six years ago the effects of a nine-hour plane trip combined with a nine-hour time difference were…
