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It is my privilege to have been recently selected and hired as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes. Our Association has existed for 50 years, and I trust that as the former Seniors Advocate for the Province I will bring to the Association my experience to guide it in these challenging times. I look forward to meeting the members and visiting the many nursing homes in New Brunswick. I know that the safety and care of all our residents is the primary goal of the member operators and staff and I look forward in assisting you in that work. In these times of Covid-19 please take care and stay safe.
Thanks for reading,
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Norman Bossé, Q.C.
Chief Executive Officer
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Meet Brodie! The friendliest guest at Foyer Notre-Dame-de Lourdes in Bathurst
Brodie is three-year-old Bernese Mountain dog, who visits the residents of the Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes 3 times a week.
We realized that Brodie had a special cachet when he was only 6 months old. At that age, we went to visit my mother-in-law who is in a wheelchair and after driving 3 hours to her house, Brodie immediately became calm when he noticed the adaptive equipment. He had a feeling that this was not the place and not the time to play. We then did the canine therapy training with the Saint Jean Ambulance in November 2019. His ultimate goal in life is to receive hugs. When he cannot enter the home due to restrictions, we walk around the home outside to visit the residents at the windows. He really enjoys his working days at home. To date, Brodie visits residents in general, our goal is to evolve with the canine therapy component as a palliative. This will be a next step in the future. Residents and staff love it very much and it's mutual!
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Messages of encouragement for the employees of Villa Providence de Shédiac
A big thank you to the students of Mrs. Kim LeBlanc's Family Relations class at École Louis-J.-Robichaud who made thank you cards for the staff of Villa Providence Shediac. They wanted to support the employees and thank them for their work.
Here is one of the messages: "To the wonderful and dedicated staff of Villa Providence, Thank you for your work, your generosity does not go unnoticed. We are thinking of you in this difficult time! Thank you for your dedication to residents and our community."
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Sweet art for Valentine's Day
Loch Lomond Villa
Loch Lomond Villa had some very special residents who received a Valentine’s Day surprise from Mrs. Hooper’s grade 5 class at Hammond River Valley Elementary school. Ms Hooper has a class full of artists - thank you for sharing their amazing talents. These small acts of kindness go a long way for the residents to make their day extra special.
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If you would like to share a story with the nursing home sector, please send your Success Stories to Mélanie Eva.
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AGM & Virtual Conference
May 18th and 19th, 2022
Business Meeting: May 18th, 2022
Please note that we did receive some resolutions for the committee to review. Stay tuned for more information.
Virtual Conference: May 19th, 2022
On May 19th, 2022, NBANH is thrilled to host a Virtual Conference on the EventMobi platform. Our theme is 'Rising from the Turbulence: Inspiring leadership for the next 50 years!'. This Virtual Conference will offer a full day of insightful speaker presentations, as well as a chance to network with Sponsors and Exhibitors while playing online games to win prizes!
*The first 200 participants from the Nursing Home sector will receive a Virtual Conference Survival Kit!
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The Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) and the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation’s (NBHRF) Showcase of Research and Implementation to Improve the Lives of Older Adults
Registration for this FREE event is now open!
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Delta Fredericton Hotel (in-person) OR online (virtual)
Join us on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, at the Delta Hotel Fredericton, to learn about innovative work happening in New Brunswick and across Canada to improve the lives of older adults and their family and friend caregivers.
We’re bringing the innovative research and knowledge translation happening in New Brunswick to citizens in this community-focused event. Learn about services, products, programs, and more that you can access or support to improve the lives of older adults.
Register today for a full day of presentations, exhibits and interactive demonstrations including free meals and door prizes for the in-person event. A virtual registration option is also available.
Click here to learn more about the event and to register.
Discover the full program and event website here.
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Catholic Alliance of Canada
Annual Conference - Virtual
Our annual conference brings leaders, professionals, academics, ethicists, pastoral and spiritual care providers, and theologians together to engage in robust dialogue about current topics, deepen their calling to continue the healing ministry of Jesus, and collaborate on initiatives to better serve those in need and transform the health system.
Pre-Conference - Wednesday May 11, 2022
Conference Thursday May 12 and Friday May 13, 2022
Location: Virtual
The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada national conference will be one step on our Truth & Reconciliation journey. Focusing on the theme Looking Within: Creating Culturally Safe Environments of Care for Indigenous Peoples the conference will explore uncomfortable truths—and the shared values and actions that will help move us towards authentic healing and restoration, mutual understanding, trust and community. The conference aims to inspire action and equip leaders and organizations with insights and tools to support their efforts to ensure a culturally safe environment for all.
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Save The Date - SGP Upcoming Events
This is a complimentary event for the nursing home sector in NB.
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Family Care Partners Research Study
Research study exploring the experiences of female care partners of individuals living in a nursing home in New Brunswick. For more information, contact Julia Besner at besnerj@lakeheadu.ca or 506-343-6170.
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Neighbours in Aging
Collaborative for Healthy Aging and Care
In this edition, you will learn about Moncton Yarns; a new program that aims to bridge the gap between generations by connecting students with older adults to share knitting skills and stories. They are looking for participation from care homes!
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The data-driven cleaning revolution is here
Essity
What if you could have a solution that would help improve cleaning quality and support better hygiene by optimizing efficiency and cleaning resources? Now you can.
Tork Vision Cleaning* harnesses the power of real-time data to identify when and where there are service needs in your facility. This helps you meet expectations by maximizing efficiency so that you can work smarter and secure the new hygiene standard.
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Canadian Virtual Hospice
Information and support on advance illness, palliative care and grief.
Virtual Hospice has developed a suite of resources focusing on establishing and cultivating relationships founded on trust between health providers and those served. Trust enhances person-centered care, client and family care experiences, and uptake in health initiatives which all contribute to improving health outcomes. Access free online resources including Indigenous Cultural Safety Resources & Training.
Visit www.virtualhospice.ca to sign up for our monthly eNews and stay informed about the latest news in palliative care and developments at Virtual Hospice. Inquiries or feedback about Virtual Hospice content can be directed to info@virtualhospice.ca. |
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If you have success stories, questions, comments, or other submission ideas, please forward them to Melanie Eva by at meva@nbanh.com or by phone (460-6262).
Sincerely,
The NBANH Team
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New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes Inc.
1133 Regent street, office 206 Fredericton, NB, E3B 3Z2
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