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…
This month, Commissionaires Victoria, the Islands and Yukon (CVIY) proudly joins divisions across the country in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Commissionaires Canada. As an integrated security solutions provider serving an array of clients across public, private, and post-secondary sectors, CVIY is proud to mark a century of service built on dedication, trust, and innovation.…
We’re honoured to announce that Veterans Memorial Lodge (VML) has been chosen as Heirloom Linens’ Charity of the Month for July! All month long, 50% of net profits from sales of Triple Cotton Mattress Pads will be donated to VML. Located in Broadmead Village, just across the street from VML, Heirloom Linens has been a…
I am pleased to share with you the Annual Report for the fiscal year April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. This year we’re sharing stories about the People of Broadmead Care. From family to volunteers, staff to community, there are many seen and unseen people who contribute to the work we do, and to…
Guest Author I don’t know about you, but it seems my mom was right (again). The older you get, the faster life goes. Or maybe it’s just a different perspective: the older you get, the more you realize how quickly life can change. A friend shared an analogy with me that goes something like this:…
In October 2024, Broadmead Care surveyed families and friends of the people who live in our Homes to gather insights for ongoing quality improvement, service enhancements, and to provide valuable feedback to staff and Board members. Hearing and understanding the perspectives of those with loved ones in Broadmead Care Homes is essential to delivering the…
On March 28, 2025, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry declared the annual respiratory season officially over. What you need to know For more information, please click here to read the Provincial Health Officer’s statement about the end of respiratory illness season. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe during the 2024 – 2025…
Plenty, as it turns out. Earlier this year, my cousin and I were talking about her dad’s living arrangements. He’d been in independent living for some time, but he needed more help than was available to him. “I don’t understand,” she said. “He’s in a home … why aren’t they helping him more?” She and…
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