Thanks so much to everyone who participated in our Family Survey this year. We had 249 responses – the largest to date. We really appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to sharing the results with you in our next newsletter. You also asked great questions. Here’s a sneak peek of two of the most…
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Moving your loved one to a long term care home is a difficult decision. This decision often comes at a time in a person’s life when there have been many changes. As a caregiver, you may experience a wide range of emotions. You may feel guilty or angry. You may experience feelings of relief. You…
Who can turn the world on with a smile? Our pets! The relationship we share with our pets can change the way we see the world. Animal-assisted therapy is considered an alternative or complementary therapy, and is used in a variety of ways, like helping in a traditional therapy session such as counselling, supporting children…
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3 was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. At Broadmead…
Today is the biggest day to give back in 2022! It’s #Giving Tuesday! Join our journey and make a difference in the lives of Canada’s veterans, seniors, and adults with disabilities who call Broadmead Care home. Dollar for dollar, your donation to Broadmead Care will be matched, up to $8,000, thanks to generous funding from…
We are delighted to let you know that the Provincial Health Office (PHO) has announced an important change to visiting our Care Homes. Family members, friends, and other visitors who meet screening criteria will once again be able to attend gatherings at our Care Homes. Visitors must continue to: Provide proof of vaccination Complete a…
I am writing today to let you know that Bison bones estimated to be approximately 13,000 years old have been discovered, evaluated, and recovered from the construction site of the New Home for Nigel House. The bones were discovered on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 during excavation. Work in that area was immediately halted. Andrew Watson,…
Remembrance Day is particularly important for Broadmead Care, as we have the honour to care for nearly 120 World War II, Korean War, and Peacekeeping veterans. To us, the phrase ‘Lest We Forget’ has daily impact and meaning, as we are privileged to care for and spend time with the selfless people who served Canada.…
We just cannot stop smiling! This is all thanks to donors like you, and the incredible kick-off to our Serving Smiles campaign, which is raising funds to renovate six kitchen serveries and replace two industrial fridges at Veterans Memorial Lodge. We made headline news thanks to our partnership with CHEK TV, Black Press, and Country…
Like you, we can’t stop thinking about what the future might look like. More importantly, about HOW we can help build a better-looking future for the generations to come. Creating a better world is possible, and leaving a charitable gift in your Will may be the first step to do so. Not only can you…
Broadmead Care’s Kms4Care event has officially wrapped up its third year in a row. This virtual event challenges participants to complete 35 kilometres during the month of October, while raising funds to support one or all Broadmead Care Homes. The purpose of Kms4Care is to engage our community in a fitness-related fundraiser, empowering anyone to…
Today we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the wonderful people who are Broadmead Care’s Health Care Workers. These are the amazing staff who take care of residents every day, and through their compassion and dedication, bring wellbeing and happiness to the veterans, seniors, and adults with disabilities who live in Broadmead Care Homes.…
