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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
Cultural Awareness
At Louis Brier Home & Hospital and the Weinberg Residence, we embrace diversity- our residents, their families and loved ones, as well as our staff come from a diverse array of backgrounds, and cultures, with a range of religious backgrounds and beliefs. Our Chaplain Rob Menes discusses diversity and respect for cultures, beliefs and backgrounds
Louis Brier Home & Hospital featured on CTV News
Louis Brier Home & Hospital was featured on CTV News regarding the report from UBC researchers, in collaboration with the BC Care Providers Association and Louis Brier Home & Hospital, that includes several recommendations to improve care during the next big outbreak. To view the video and the article, click here.
Brier Fire wins SILVER!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Dragon Boat Team, BRIER FIRE, for winning a SILVER medal and for finishing the 2022 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival – Premier Mixed Recreational D Final in 2:15.591, their fastest finish to date. The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival is North America’s flagship Dragon Boat competition, so congratulations is definitely in order!
Song Exchange Collaboration Project with The Israeli Medical Center for Alzheimer’s
In the last 6 months, Music Therapists, Jessica Shen and Lior Lev-Meir from The Israeli Medical Center for Alzheimer’s has been working on a Song Exchange Collaboration Project. The purpose of this project is to exchange songs with national and cultural meaning so each group will learn the song and to connect through discussion on
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Campaign 2022 starts today!
LEARN AND WIN! Our Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Campaign starts today! Learn and review the basics of IPAC and win some prizes! The IPAC Games Booth will be on-site, once again, on Friday – June 24!
Win a $100 Visa Gift Card by Participating in an Online Survey!
The University of British Columbia is conducting a research study that aims to improve the tools available in long-term care, allowing care home staff to better meet the needs of residents and improve their workload management.If you are the family caregiver to a resident, or care home staff member, you can participate in an online
Langara College – Registered Massage Therapy Program
Louis Brier Home & Hospital has recently partnered with Langara College and their Registered Massage Therapy Program! We have a total of 22 students in the program and 8 of them, on rotation basis, are in the facility every Thursday in the facility and the residents have been loving it! Some residents even have new range
June 20, 2022 – “What Matters to Me” Presentation
“What Matters To Me”, a presentation of photos and quotes from Louis Brier Home & Hospital’s residents.
Nursing Week (2022) Celebrations!
For our Nursing Unit decoration contest, we CELEBRATE CULTURES! Nursing Units from Louis Brier and the Weinberg Residence present cultural performances from our staff’s diverse backgrounds! From the Philippines’ Ati-Atihan & Masskara, USA’s Mardi Gras, Mexico’s Cinco De Mayo, Brazil’s Carnaval, and India’s Diwali! We also had a NURSES GOT TALENT show that featured the
