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Louis Brier Home & Hospital – 2023 Stars of Vancouver Winner!
Louis Brier Home & Hospital has been recognized as a Winner for Best Seniors Residence by “Stars of Vancouver 2023”! The annual Stars of Vancouver Readers’ Choice Awards recognize and celebrate the businesses that showcase excellence in the city we call home. Louis Brier Home & Hospital has received this award now three years in
SPECIAL EVENT! Mapping your journey: The Stages and Progression of Dementia
Mapping your journey: The Stages and Progression of Dementia presented by the Louis Brier Family Counciland the Alzheimer Society of B.C. While each dementia journey is unique, there are some signposts to the stagesof dementia. Learn about what to expect as the disease progresses and howyou can manage changes as they happen. Thursday, April 20,
A Letter from Laura Johnson
TEXT: First, I need to say my mom always wanted to live in your care home after her fall, and going home wasn’t an option, but she went to another until COVID-19 restrictions allowed her to move. Even though she struggled some days, she also made the most of her limitations and limitations in the
Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence recognized as 2022 Nonprofit Employer of Choice!
Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH&WR) is proud to announce that it has officially been recognized as a 2022 Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ (NEOC) Award Recipient for its commitment to providing an exceptional work life for its employees. This is the third year in a row LBHH&WR receives this recognition. “I
CityNews Vancouver – Peep the Chicken Story!
By Sarah Chew (CityNews Vancouver) Staff at a Vancouver seniors home discovered a chicken nesting on the home’s grounds, it even laid a couple of eggs. The little Silkie chicken went missing on Sunday, and wound up on the grounds of the Louis Brier Home and Hospital on Tuesday. She was first spotted by a nurse
Cafe/Shop UPDATE – February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023 – We are getting closer to opening our NEW Cafe/Gift shop! Our wall display is SET and proudly features famous Israeli landmarks and symbols! Stay tuned for more updates!
Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation Gift Announcement from Diamond Foundation
It is with much excitement and deep gratitude, that the Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation announces an important grant from the Diamond Foundation. As our most important funding partner, they too understand the demand and complex needs of our senior population today within the healthcare system, and share with us the value and responsibility of
OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES AND STAFF! JOIN the Louis Brier DRAGON BOAT TEAM!
All families and staff are welcome to join the Brier Fire, the Louis Brier Dragon Boat team! Train with Canadian Champion, Carl Mendoza, and experience the benefits of dragon boating! For more details, e-mail Nicole Encarnacion, Director of Care at nencarnacion@louisbrier.com. PADDLES UP!
2022 Winter Staff & Companions Appreciation Day
We would like to thank everyone for participating in our 2022 Winter Staff & Companions Appreciation Day! We would like to thank Michael Lee – MLA (Vancouver-Langara), Our Board of Directors, our Senior Leadership Team and Management, WESTCANA, our Residents, Families, Staff, Companions & Students for making this event very special!
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
