Special Family Council Event: SAVE THE DATE Thursday March 19
Families who have loved ones with swallowing challenges or who may want to understand how to support their loved one on that journey, please SAVE THE DATE:

Date: Thursday, March 19 
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Place: Louis Brier Boardroom
Facilitator: Ian Montalbo, Dietician
This is an in person, hands on training.

In long term care facilities, two out of every three residents are likely to have some form of eating and swallowing difficulty. And almost half of those with dementia will have dysphagia.

Join our clinical dietitian, Ian Montalbo, for one hour of in-service designed to help family members: understand what happens during the swallow; provide an overview of signs and symptoms of swallowing difficulties; and understand basic safe feeding and swallowing techniques to improve resident safety and comfort. 

Thursday, March 26 at 7:00pm (Virtually)

Meet our new Chaplain, Rabbi Nina King-Madlem

Spiritual and emotional health are fundamental aspects of the quality of life promoted at Louis Brier Home & Hospital. The spiritual well-being of every resident is valued by all our employees. Programs and religious services address the needs of all residents, regardless of their faith tradition.https://louisbrier.com/jewish-life#chaplaincy

Come meet Nina, learn about her rich background and bring your questions.
Topic: Louis Brier Family Council
Time: Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 7:00 -8:00PM Vancouver

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 834 2683 2113
Passcode: 617994

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Thursday, April 16 at 7:00pm (Virtually)
Special Guest: Lunadel Daclan: Manager, Quality and Risk & Infection Prevention and Control/ Accreditation Lead
“Breaking the Outbreak: Understanding Our IPAC Program in LTC”

This presentation offers an overview of our comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program in Louis Brier Home and Hospital, highlighting not only how we manage outbreaks but also the essential routine practices that protect residents every day. We will discuss core components of our program, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning and disinfection, staff education and training, ongoing surveillance, and structured outbreak management. In addition, we will share our quality improvement initiatives aimed at continuously improving IPAC practices. Families will gain a clearer understanding of how prevention, preparedness, and continuous improvement work together to reduce risk, promote safety, and maintain a healthy environment for everyone in our home.

Topic:   “Breaking the Outbreak: Understanding Our IPAC Program in LTC”
Time: Apr 16, 2026 07:00 PM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 860 4821 7299
Passcode: 238506

Make sure you bookmark the Family Council Web page for further notices: https://louisbrier.com/family-council

Attachments:
LBHH Telephone Directory
LBHH Role Key
Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils Newsletter
January 2026 Meeting Minutes

2026 Poster Reminder to File 2025 Taxes

We look for your support in ANY way you can!!
Please help us:
- participate in our meetings
- email us lb.familycouncil@gmail.com
- take part in the monthly employee recognition and send in your nomination https://louisbrier.com/recognition-tree
- attend and contribute to a food advisory committee meeting

News from the Provincial Association of Family Councils:

The Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC)
1.  Check out upcoming Family Caregiver and Family Council designed Education Sessions:
CLICK HERE

2. Catch up on past education sessions with resources:
Education Session Resources

3. Register (free) to access The Education Portal. Excellent resources under different categories reflect support needed to improve family council sustainability and support individual family caregiver experience and knowledge.

Family Council Executive
Lisa Dawson, Co-Chair                                  
Evan Sahmet, Vice  Co-Chair
Rahim Meghji, Treasurer