NBANH receives Partners in Education Award from the Centre of Excellence for Health (COE)
Emma Bradford, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for NBANH, and Samantha Hachey, Wellness Coordinator for NBANH, accepted the award for grades 3-5 “Highest impact In-Person Event” at the Partners in Education Summit on May 29th, 2024. The recognized event was a Long-Term Care Week Facility Tour and Virtual Event at Pine Grove.
We would like to extend our thanks specifically to the staff and administration at Pine Grove for hosting such a wonderful intergenerational event, as well as the sector and our partners at the Centre of Excellence for Health, for their contributions to our successful partnership over the past few years.
Please reach out to Emma Bradford if you would be interested in hosting school visits, participating in CO-OP placements, or have any ideas for student partnership or learning opportunities for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.
YOUR SUCCESS STORIES
NBANH Annual Award Recipients
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to France L. Marquis for her exceptional accomplishments and contributions to Les Résidences Jodin Inc., of Edmundston. Since the arrival of Ms. Marquis to the board of directors of the home, several projects and achievements have been brought to fruition such as the dentistry rooms, cuddle therapy, rehabilitation, palliative care rooms, the dining room for employees, the construction of a garage, the construction of a garden pavilion for residents and the home became a member of the French-speaking Planetree Network.
The Resident-Centred Home Award was given to Les Résidences Inkerman Inc. for all of the recreational activities and positive impacts on the community. The community of Inkerman talks very positively about the home since the staff organize unforgettable and out-of-the-ordinary activities for residents. It all started with the arrival of an employee, Ms. Sonia Nowlan, who earned the trust of the staff through her dedication to the well-being of the residents. Staff help each other and care employees want to participate and help in activities to provide great experiences for residents, sometimes at level 4 of care, keeping in mind safety for everyone.
Nursing Home Week Celebration
Victoria Glen Manor, Perth-Andover
Victoria Glen Manor kicked off Nursing Home Week on Monday by serving Oreo Delight to the residents, bringing smiles and sweet treats to brighten their day. On Tuesday, the in-house Tim Horton's Drive-Thru was a big hit, allowing residents to enjoy their favorite Tim Horton's beverages and snacks without leaving the comfort of the facility. Lunch was a special event with homemade pizza, which the residents thoroughly enjoyed on Wednesday. The day started on Thursday with a delightful visit from their MLA, Margaret Johnson, who spent time engaging with the residents. In the afternoon, they hosted a special BBQ in coordination with Nursing Home Without Walls; hamburgers and hot dogs were served while enjoying musical entertainment, and a visit from the Perth-Andover Mayor. The week wrapped up on Friday with a heartwarming visit with children ages 0-4 from the "Manor Munchkins" playgroup. The residents enjoyed subs for lunch while they crowned the VGM King and Queen voted by the staff.
The Executive Director, JoAnne Graham shares: “Our recent Nursing Home Week celebrations, were filled with joy and engagement for our residents. We are thrilled with how the week turned out and the positive impact it had on our residents.”
Nursing Home Week
Drew Nursing Home, Sackville
Residents and staff at the Drew had a great time during Nursing Home Week! An old-fashioned country fair was held on June 13th. Everyone enjoyed treats including Trueman’s Homemade Ice Cream. Entertainment included a Petting Zoo and Dunk Tank. It was a fun day for all!
If you would like to share a story with the nursing home sector, please send your Success Stories to Mélanie Eva.
EVENTS
Annual General Meeting and Conference
May 14th & 15th, 2025 at the Delta Fredericton
We are thrilled to share that our AGM and Conference will be hosted on May 14th and 15th, 2025, at the Delta Fredericton. More information to follow.
If you attended our 2024 event, please help us host another successful event by completing this survey. For all inquiries regarding the AGM and Conference, please contact Mélanie Eva.
Aging Symposium Save the Date
Sept 26, 2024
The 14th Annual Aging Symposium is back at the Fredericton Inn. Nominations for the Lieutenant Governor's Excellence in Aging award are open until August 9, nominate someone today here.
Supporting Residents’ Mental Health and Wellness in Long-Term Care
This orientation course will equip or refresh long-term care team members on the knowledge and skills required to support residents. All long-term care team members play a role in supporting the mental health and wellness of the people living in long-term care homes.
CIHI Report: A Step Toward Understanding Health Care Trajectories of People Living With Dementia
This report, part of a collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada to support the implementation of the national dementia strategy, provides a broader overview of the healthcare trajectories of people living with dementia, with an emphasis on transitions to home care and long-term care, and hospitalizations before transitions. The report also shares the experiences of caregivers and healthcare providers who care for people living with dementia.
The Re-emergence of Measles: A Wake-Up Call for Ontario
IPAC Consulting has released a guidance document on preventing measles outbreaks in LTC homes. To learn more, click here.
Caring in Canada
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Caring in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of the survey results collected in the National Caregiving Survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada. The survey, conducted by Leger Communications offers new insights into the experiences of caregivers and care providers across Canada.
As part of our commitment to serving equity seeking groups, the report oversampled Indigenous caregivers and offers insights from racialized, LGBTQ2S+, young caregivers and siblings.
Mental health and well-being are integral to a good quality of life for all Canadians, including residents in long-term care (LTC) and assisted living (AL) settings. A new standard CSA Z2004, Mental health and well-being in long-term care and assisted living settings, aims to help create the conditions that support mental health needs of residents living in these settings.
This report highlights the learnings from consultation sessions and the public review of CSA Z2004: Mental health and well-being in LTC.
FROM OUR PARTNERS
Meet Sophie Arseneau! Your Complete Purchasing Services Account Manager
Complete Purchasing Services (“CPS”) delivers procurement and program solutions that allow our valued clients to be more efficient and more effective in their day-to-day operations, so that they can do what matters most… providing exceptional care for residents.
Sophie recently joined the CPS Team in April, 2024. Her passion for nutrition, health and helping people led to studies in nutrition and a lengthy career in food service. For the last 3 years, she worked as a Healthcare and Senior Living Specialist at Gordon Food Service in all three Maritime Provinces, working almost exclusively with nursing homes and special care homes. Proudly helping over 150 homes find products, tools and resources to save time and money, she became the trusted, go-to person for her clients. Click here to continue reading.
If you have success stories, questions, comments, or other submission ideas, please forward them to Melanie Eva by at meva@nbanh.comor by phone (460-6262).
