CARING FOR OUR ELDERS, ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY

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Supporting Resident Enrichment and Care

Residents’ lives are enriched by a variety of programs and services funded through the Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation.

Vancouver Coastal Health provides basic funding for many services required in a seniors’ facility. We are fortunate to have a community of donors who recognize that life is not solely about a bed, food, and medicine.

With the support of our valued donors, the Foundation is able to fund many programs and services that enhance quality of life.

  • Music Therapy

    There are wide range of Music Therapy programs offered at Louis Brier that meet the diverse needs and abilities of the residents living here. This includes one-on-one individualized sessions and small to large group programs.

  • Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment

    From specialized wheelchairs to fall-prevention equipment. Residents also have access to in-house rehabilitation, physio, and massage therapy services.

  • Recreation Therapy

    Programs and activities are designed to support residents’ interests and abilities. With an average of 350 robust programs offered monthly, residents are encouraged to attend the programs that are of interest to them anywhere in the facility.

  • Special Companion Program

    Special companions provide one-on-one care to our residents, no one should experience aging alone. Every hour of companionship creates moments of comfort, connection, and dignity.

  • Volunteer/Quality & Risk Coordinator

    The coordinator plans and oversees a team of 250 trained volunteers who assist with a vast range of programs and services that improve the lives of residents

  • Safety & Secuirty

    The Safety & Security Fund enhances resident well-being by funding critical safety measures, emergency preparedness, and security improvements at Louis Brier Home &Hospital

  • Capital Upgrade

    The Capital Upgrade Fund for the Louis Brier Foundation ensures a high-quality living environment by financing essential facility improvements, modernizations, and renovations for residents' comfort.

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Research, Innovation &
Quality Improvement

The Research, Innovation & Quality Improvement Fund for the Louis Brier Foundation is dedicated to advancing crucial areas like Infection Prevention and Control, pivotal in maintaining our COVID-free status throughout the pandemic.

It supports advancements in Communications, Human Resources, Quality & Risk Management, ensuring rigorous standards and enhancing Staff Training and Education for optimal resident care and safety.

All of these services are funded by the Foundation.

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Our chaplain, Rabbi Nina, is a Board Certified Chaplain and holds Degrees in Education, Arts in Jewish Studies, and Rabbinic Studies, in addition to completing a Certificate in Essentials of Palliative Care Chaplaincy.

Since 2013, Nina has held several positions as Chaplain, Judaics Teacher, and Religious Education Director in the State of Washington

Contact information:
Rabbi Nina King-Madlem
Tel: +1 (604) 267-4661
Email: nking-madlem@louisbrier.com

Jewish Traditions & Culture

Jewish traditions, culture, and spirituality are at the heart of life at Louis Brier Home & Hospital. The Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation helps preserve these cherished traditions, keeping residents connected to their heritage, faith, and community.

Kosher meals, supervised by Mashgichim, ensure Jewish dietary laws are respected. Holiday celebrations and familiar traditions bring residents together and enrich daily life.

The Chava and Abrasha Wosk Synagogue provides a welcoming space for Shabbat and holiday services, prayer, reflection, and community, allowing residents to maintain meaningful spiritual connections.

Rabbi Nina King-Madlem, our chaplain, provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support to residents and families through individual visits, counselling, prayer, and companionship. Spiritual care is available to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation or belief, respecting each person's unique needs and journey.

Your donations help sustain kosher food, synagogue services, chaplaincy, and Jewish celebrations, ensuring residents can continue to experience the familiar traditions and spiritual connections that enrich their lives.

Meet our Chaplain:
Nina King-Madlem

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