Photo Credit: BC Care Providers
Health Minister Terry Lake said the government will spend $500 million over the next four years to improve care for seniors, setting a target to average 3.36 direct-care hours daily to seniors in publicly funded private and non-profit residential care homes. This funding announcement is a pivotal moment for seniors and their families in British Columbia.
Menno Place is grateful for the opportunity to participate in bringing attention to the need for increased funding in the long term care sector. Karen Baillie, CEO of Menno Place, is the President of the BC Care Providers. The BC Care Providers was established 40 years ago and represents over 70% of the care providers for seniors in British Columbia (bccare.ca).
Working alongside Daniel Fontaine, the CEO of BC Care Providers, Karen Baillie was an integral member of the team that worked with our politicians to bring awareness of the funding needs of seniors’ care.
The Province will spearhead a number of other measures to improve supports for seniors, such as additional home-support services and hours, increased home-health monitoring, training for staff and funds for quality of life. The Province has also entrusted $10 million to the BC Care Providers Association to allocate to publicly funded care homes to purchase new equipment such as wheelchairs and patient lifts to help people with limited mobility, and falls prevention equipment inlcuding hand rails and alarms for beds to protect seniors at high risk of injury from a fall.
Karen L. Baillie Photo Credit: BC Care Providers
Karen Baillie was elected to the board of BC Care Providers in January, 2016. “It’s great to have someone with Karen’s experience and background take over,” says Elaine Price, Past – President of the BCCPA. “Under her leadership our organization is poised to build even further on the incredible momentum we have generated over the last few years.”
“This is an exciting time to be part of the vision for seniors care in our province,” said Karen L. Baillie. “We are reaping the benefits of working together with politicians and stakeholders who understand what is needed as our population of seniors continues to grow. I am grateful for the opportunity to work together with BC Care Providers to draw attention to seniors’ needs and to work on behalf of more than 300 member organizations who provide care for more than 16,000 seniors in our province. This funding is a historic decision. I’ve worked the majority of my career with seniors for over 35 years and never seen this level of commitment in such practical terms. We are grateful for what will become possible through this $500 million funding commitment.”
$500 million for seniors in British Columbia
/in NewsPhoto Credit: BC Care Providers
Health Minister Terry Lake said the government will spend $500 million over the next four years to improve care for seniors, setting a target to average 3.36 direct-care hours daily to seniors in publicly funded private and non-profit residential care homes. This funding announcement is a pivotal moment for seniors and their families in British Columbia.
Menno Place is grateful for the opportunity to participate in bringing attention to the need for increased funding in the long term care sector. Karen Baillie, CEO of Menno Place, is the President of the BC Care Providers. The BC Care Providers was established 40 years ago and represents over 70% of the care providers for seniors in British Columbia (bccare.ca).
Working alongside Daniel Fontaine, the CEO of BC Care Providers, Karen Baillie was an integral member of the team that worked with our politicians to bring awareness of the funding needs of seniors’ care.
The Province will spearhead a number of other measures to improve supports for seniors, such as additional home-support services and hours, increased home-health monitoring, training for staff and funds for quality of life. The Province has also entrusted $10 million to the BC Care Providers Association to allocate to publicly funded care homes to purchase new equipment such as wheelchairs and patient lifts to help people with limited mobility, and falls prevention equipment inlcuding hand rails and alarms for beds to protect seniors at high risk of injury from a fall.
Karen L. Baillie Photo Credit: BC Care Providers
Karen Baillie was elected to the board of BC Care Providers in January, 2016. “It’s great to have someone with Karen’s experience and background take over,” says Elaine Price, Past – President of the BCCPA. “Under her leadership our organization is poised to build even further on the incredible momentum we have generated over the last few years.”
“This is an exciting time to be part of the vision for seniors care in our province,” said Karen L. Baillie. “We are reaping the benefits of working together with politicians and stakeholders who understand what is needed as our population of seniors continues to grow. I am grateful for the opportunity to work together with BC Care Providers to draw attention to seniors’ needs and to work on behalf of more than 300 member organizations who provide care for more than 16,000 seniors in our province. This funding is a historic decision. I’ve worked the majority of my career with seniors for over 35 years and never seen this level of commitment in such practical terms. We are grateful for what will become possible through this $500 million funding commitment.”
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/in Family and FriendsMenno Place is Prepared for Snow Storm!
/in Family and FriendsAs you likely know, Menno Place has been hit by a west coast snow storm! With over 38cms falling in Abbotsford, it has taken a skilled and dedicated to team to ensure safety and care without interruption!
All is well at Menno Place in this snowstorm! We are proud of our staff who are dedicated to their service of seniors everyday – and even when the weather is crazy snowy! Parking lots are cleared for visitors. Generators have been checked and are ready for any power outages. Service and care continue without interruption. Seniors are warm, well-fed and safe! Our teams are absolutely amazing!
Thank you to all the staff who ensure the safety and care for more than 700 seniors everyday! All are warm, well-fed, safe and cared for!
Hair Stylist Changes at Terrace East
/in Family and FriendsWe would like to thank Joanne Smid, the hairstylist at Terrace East, for her awesome services over the last 5 years. Joanne made all who visited her feel welcomed and special while spending time with her.
Joanne’s last day will be December 30, 2016.
We are happy to announce that Karen Gordon will be taking on the contract of hairstylist at Terrace East. Karen has years of experience in hairstyling at Menno Hospital and we look forward to her contribution.
To book an appointment call:
604.556.8595
Keeping our tenants at Menno Apartments looking beautiful!
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
/in Family and FriendsMerry Christmas! Happy New Year! Thank you for your support in 2016!
/in Family and FriendsSpecial Christmas Events at Menno Place
/in Family and FriendsWhat are the seniors at Menno Place doing to celebrate Christmas?
December 14th at 2:30 pm: “The Gift” Play- Terrace Dining Room
Friends & Family Christmas Tea with Entertainment
Pavilion – December 12th at 2:30pm
Primrose Gardens – December 13th at 2:30pm
Terrace – December 15th at 2:30pm
December 22nd at 2:30 pm- Abigail’s Students Christmas Concert
For Menno Home an Menno Hospital – check the Recreation Calendars for specific events – too many to name them all! Click Here
Wishing you a meaningful walk through the Advent Season
/in Family and FriendsIt is celebrated during the four Sundays preceding Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Eve. The season resounds with the cries of the ancient prophets and John the Baptist’s proclamations that the Lord is near.
The Advent Season marks the beginning of the church year.
And so we pray…
O holy God, open unto us light for our darkness, courage for our fear, hope for our despair.
O God of peace, open to us peace for our turmoil, joy for our sorrow, strength for our weakness.
O generous God, open our hearts to receive the gift of your presence.
Amen.
2016 Premier’s Award Finalist – Promoting Innovation and Excellence
/in Family and FriendsCarbon Neutral Government Program: Catalyzing Public Sector Climate Action – Ministry of Environment and Partners
Menno Home and Hospital – Partnership – Provincial Finalist Award 2016
Dear Karen (CEO),
Congratulations! We have the pleasure of informing you that British Columbia’s (BC) Carbon Neutral Government Program was recently recognized at the 2016 Premier’s Awards ceremony as one of the provincial finalists in the partnership category….
We would like to personally thank Menno Home and Hospital for your ongoing commitent to climate action and carbon neutral operations. Attached please find Menno Home and Hospital’s copy of the finalist award certificate.
We encourage you to display this certificate publicly,
Thank you,
Watch this Spotlight video highlighting the achievements and impacts of the Carbon Neutral Government commitment. Click here.
Why do staff use their phones at work?
/in Family and FriendsDon’t worry… they are working!
Menno Place has been moving away from paper and toward electronic work tasks, care tasks and recording of information. This means that many of the care staff, laundry team, maintenance workers and others carry a phone with them that tells them their tasks for the day.
This has resulted in an increased level of efficiency and quality of work. The care staff will be using new software with phones to easily access resident’s care needs and provide the care they need with accuracy, ease and clarity.
If you see someone using their phone at work, be assured, they are probably working!
If you have any questions or concerns, please ask a nurse or receptionist. They will be able to answer your questions or guide you to the person who can!