BRA Activities
Health Care
HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE (a BRA Standing Committee)
ORGANIZER: Charles Angell
WHERE: Community Center, Seminar Room
WHEN: 3rd Tuesday of month except July and August, 1:00PM.
DETAILS: The Health Care Committee (HCC) is a standing committee of the Broadmead Residents Association (BRA) consisting of multiple sub-committees that serve dedicated commitments. The HCC also provides a format that fosters the development of new initiatives. Dedicated commitments include fall prevention strategies, aids for those with hearing loss, low vision assistance programs, a lecture series for the entire community, support groups for a broad spectrum of transition issues, visitation and support in higher care level units and multiple educational programs pertaining to health care matters. Residents interested in joining may reach out to the Chairman regarding appointment to the committee.
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FOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE (a BRA Standing Committee)
ORGANIZER: Betty Legenhausen
WHERE: Seminar Room
WHEN: Third Wednesday of the month (except August & December)
DETAILS: The mission of the Food Services Committee
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To consult & cooperate with the Director of Dining Services to provide quality food well prepared and attractively presented.
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To communicate concerns and suggestions received from Residents and explore possible solutions with Director of Dining Services.
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To report the activities of the Committee to the Board of Directors of the BRA.
Residents interested in joining may reach out to the Chairman regarding appointment to the committee.
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HearHere (Hearing Impaired) A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
ORGANIZER:
WHERE: Community Center, as available.
WHEN: As scheduled
DETAILS: HearHere is a subcommittee of the BRA Health Care Committee. The mission of the group is to advocate for the needs of residents with hearing loss and to present educational programs about dealing with hearing loss.
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SITE4SIGHT (Low Vision) A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
ORGANIZER: Mari Quint
WHERE: Fireplace Room
WHEN: 2nd Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm
DETAILS: Site4Sight is a subcommittee of the BRA Health Care Committee. It gathers information about low vision and shares as appropriate with residents, the leadership of the BRA, and Broadmead. It provides for small and large groups gatherings to support residents.
MISSION
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Provide educational opportunities for residents through informational gatherings led by professionals.
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Maintain a small collection of books and vision tools.
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Educate the greater Broadmead community about issues faced by the low vision community.
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Advocate for needed improvements on campus
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PARKINSON'S (and related support needs)
ORGANIZER: Ann Patterson
WHERE: Seminar Room
WHEN: First Friday of month at 10:30 am
DETAILS: Meetings are arranged in-person. Residents who are caring for a partner or spouse have been meeting to offer support to each other. Participation in these sessions require approval, so someone who might be interested should contact Ann Paterson for more information. Separately, we are planning to organize a support group specifically for residents who are newly single as a place where individuals can find camaraderie and support during this transitional period.
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