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…
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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…
Dear Family and Friends, Welcome to the weekly update! The Provincial Health Officer, Bonnie Henry, has recently delivered good news in BC about coronavirus infection rates. At Broadmead Care, we continue to take every careful measure to keep the coronavirus out and to ensure the safety of the people who live and work in our…
Dear Family & Friends, It is two months since COVID-19 arrived on the scene and changed life as we know it. Since that time, following the orders of our Provincial Health Officer, Ministry of Health, and Island Health, together we’ve worked hard to keep the coronavirus out of our Care Homes – and together we’ve…
Dear Family & Friends, We hope you and your families are well, and enjoying our beautiful West Coast Spring weather. This week, we have a slightly different update for you. Thanks to the efforts of staff and with your support, our Care Homes continue to be COVID-19 free! While we really don’t have anything new…
Dear Family & Friends, We are writing with our weekly update to families and friends of residents in Broadmead Care homes about COVID-19, some information around Mother’s Day (May 10), and to share some of our good news stories with you. This Week at Broadmead Care … We’ve been sharing with you for several weeks…
Dear Family & Friends, Family & Friends April 22, 2020 Dear Family & Friends, We are writing with our weekly update to families and friends of residents in Broadmead Care homes to update you about COVID-19 and the ways we are working together to protect the people who live and work in our Care Homes.…
Dear Family & Friends, We are writing so soon after our weekly update because there has been a change we need to notify you about. On Thursday, April 16, 2020, we received a guidance from Island Health that all healthcare workers whose roles require direct contact with residents are advised to wear surgical or procedural masks…
