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WIN $100! Participate in the UBC Synergy Survey
UBC researchers are conducting a second online survey, as part of the research study aiming to improve the tools available in long-term care, and allow care homes to better meet the needs of residents and improve staff workload. If you are a care home staff member, or a family member providing some level of care
Louis Brier Family Council Co-Chair, Lisa Dawson, speaks to CityNews regarding LTC Council Changes
As the province is making changes to the Residential Care Regulation, giving resident and family councils more say in how facilities are operated and care is delivered, Louis Brier Family Council Co-Chair, Lisa Dawson speaks to CityNews Vancouver about the impact of these changes. For the full video, visit https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/11/03/bc-long-term-care-councils/
2022 Recognition Awards
Dear Louis Brier Home & Hospital and the Weinberg Residence Community, We are pleased to announce that the LBHH&WR Recognition Awards will take place again this year, on December 6, 2022! The Nomination Period is happening now until October 31st, 2022. Everyone is encouraged to participate and nominate someone who is outstanding in their role! Now on
FREE Israeli Folk Dance Classes
Join us in an upbeat and fun FREE dance class where we will all learn together fundamental Israeli folk dances that are rooted in the joys of dance and music. Together we will laugh, dance, and learn the joy of Israeli folk dance. E-mail Kimberly Ball at kball@louisbrier.com to register! WHO: Open to ALL FAMILIES
Putting It All Down: A Creative Journaling Program
Two different cohorts for a program called Putting It All Down: A Creative Journaling Program, which we are offering thanks to funding from a New Horizons for Seniors Grant. These professionally facilitated sessions will encourage creativity and reminiscences, and participants will get to experiment with writing, colour, drawing, collage, doodling, and whatever else inspires them.
Do Not Disturb. Nurses on Medication Round Tabard
Distractions and interruptions are a known and accepted part of a nurse’s job. Inevitably information is needed and communicated continuously in the organization. The need for continuous transmission of information between nurses and other health care providers, residents and families is part of the job description; however, hampered communication also poses significant safety risks during
CityNews features Louis Brier Home & Hospital’s Show & Shine Event!
CityNews Vancouver came on-site yesterday, August 11, 2022, to interview Staff and Residents during the Show & Shine event! See video below for the full interview:
Summer Staff Appreciation Day – August 18, 2022
SAVE THE DATE! You’re invited to Louis Brier Home & Hospital and Weinberg Residence’s Summer Staff Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 18 – #LouisBrierLIFE Day! We are excited to show appreciation to our dedicated and hardworking Employees & Companions! Stay tuned for the details!
SHOW & SHINE event – Thursday, August 11 – 1:30pm
The “Golden Ages”! Vintage Cars, Live Music, Sorbet Floats, Cotton Candies, Photobooth and may more at the SHOW & SHINE event this Thursday, August 11 – 1:30 to 2:30pm! See you there!
FREE Van Dusen Botanical Garden passes!
AVAILABLE NOW! FREE Van Dusen Botanical Garden passes will be available at 1PM today! Please see the Louis Brier Home & Hospital Reception to obtain a copy. Terms and Conditions apply.
IMPORTANT: Louis Brier Home & Hospital Elevators – Out of Service on Friday, August 5 from 1:30-3:30pm
Dear Residents, Families, and loved ones, Tomorrow, the first elevator replacement (at Louis Brier Home & Hospital) will be completed but before it can be operational they would need to install the new buttons and associated wiring. This could take up to 2 hours. What does this mean?The only functioning elevator at Louis Brier Home &
Putting It All Down: A Free Creative Journaling Program
PUTTING IT ALL DOWN is a professionally facilitated course specifically for older Jewish 2SLGBTQIA adults interested in exploring and experimenting with creative journaling, which can include writing, collage, drawing, or wherever your memories and thoughts take you. All materials provided, including a hand-crafted blank journal. Course meets weekly for 8 sessions, hosted at Louis Brier. To
