Thank you to everyone who attended our April 14 in Person Meet n Greet.

We enjoyed seeing each other in 3 dimensions for the first time since before COVID!

We enjoyed sharing home baked treats (thank you Keren), fruit, balloons, drinks and time together.

There were no minutes but we did have a lively discussion on growing the family council and seeking out the many resident friends and family relations who do not receive this invitation but who visit regularly.

Meet & Greet Notes – see attached summary

We want to connect with everyone close to our residents.  

We encourage you to forward these notices to the regular visitors in your circle so they know what is going on.
Help us help you! Connect with us: lb.familycouncil@gmail.com 

Our next meeting is May 16, 2024 at 7PM
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We are pleased to announce we have Pam Kooner, Director of Care joining us. We look forward to learning more about the care issues and strategies that are underway at Louis Brier.

Let us know what type of presentation and/or topics you would like us to include in our meetings. 

We leave time for personal sharing. Many personal stories are shared, which often are commonly experienced.
With our collective experiences, many well-thought-out ideas and solutions emerge.  In turn, we are able to bring these suggestions to Senior Leadership for their consideration.

“Peer Support Corner”
Please share a resource that has helped you: lb.familycouncil@gmail.com

Dementia Solutions:* Latest News and Updates: https://dementiasolutions.ca/blog/ 
* Karen Tyrell works with Louis Brier to conduct Staff and Companion Training to help equip our care team with tips on managing dementia related behavioural challenges.

Continue your education and support for improved long-term care in BC:

Get to know your provincial association of family councils: Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association BC (ILTCCABC)
Access Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils (VCAFC): vcafc.regional@gmail.com 

Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils held an informational session/Lunch and Learn entitled: Care Approaches for People with Dementia and
other Complex Neurocognitive Disorders – see attached summary

BUDGET 2024 Long-Term Care BC – see attached summary

We look forward to seeing you  virtually on Thursday, May 16 2024!

Family Council Executive              
Lisa Dawson, Co-Chair                                  
Fran Harrison, Co-Chair
Cassandra Siebel,  Co-Chair
Evan Sahmet, Vice  Co-Chair
Rahim Meghji, Treasurer