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.
FOOD COMMITTEE (a BRA Standing Committee)
ORGANIZER: Lin Hardy
WHERE: Seminar Room
WHEN: Third Wednesday of the month (except August & December)
DETAILS: The mission of the Food 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.
SITE4SIGHT (Low Vision) A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
ORGANIZER: Susan O'Connor
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.
SITE4SIGHT (Low Vision) A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
ORGANIZER: Mari Quint
WHERE: Community Center, as available
WHEN: As scheduled
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 library of vision tools to help residents select appropriate devices
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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
PARKINSON'S (and related disorders)
ORGANIZER: Jennifer Marcuri
WHERE: In person – meets the second Thursday each month at 1:00pm in the Fireside Room
WHEN: Topics are requested by participants
DETAILS:Since 2020, BRA residents interested in learning about Parkinson’s gather to share their insights, reflections, discussions, and experiences.