Residents and staff of Nigel House have been busy with festive outings lately, including spending time with ponies in Central Saanich, and a visit to The Bay Centre for some Holiday shopping! One of the challenges facing the people who live at Nigel House is that many require a companion to accompany them to medical…
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With an unusually long and sunny summer and fall in Sidney, the people who live and work at Rest Haven Lodge enjoyed many wonderful activities in our patio and garden area. At the end of October, we moved right into our Halloween celebrations. People created many fun – and some spooky – pumpkins, to help…
Staying in touch with family and friends is very important to the people who live in Broadmead Care Homes. These social connections are important to maintain health and wellness. To help improve the ways people can connect through technology, we have been participating in a test of video calls through CanAssist at the University of…
At Broadmead Care, we encourage the people who live with us to make decisions about their own activities. We recognize that people can’t always join in every activity; mobility and other health challenges can mean everyday experiences are tricky to carry out. At the same time, we want them to live as fully as possible,…
Veterans Health Centre (VHC) is taking the gingerbread house world by storm! VHC veterans and staff have entered the Gingerbread House Challenge entry at the Panorama Recreation Centre. Voting is by donation with proceeds going to the CFAX Santa’s Anonymous. Our display includes a Veterans Station, Veterans Express transporting Santa and gifts, and a Veterans Activity Room stocked with a sample of miniature…
“My mom had nothing but good things to say about moving to Veterans Memorial Lodge. She had so much joy when she moved into her beautiful room on A3. She could see the inner courtyard, and she was so excited about it.” Leslie’s mom moved to Veterans Memorial Lodge in late December 2020 – in…
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…
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…
