What is Family Council?
Family Council is comprised of a group of relatives and friends of residents of Fair Haven. The Council works together with staff to maintain and enhance the quality of life of residents, and to provide a voice in decisions that affect our loved ones in the facility.
Family Council allows families to support each other, and offer encouragement and information. Families have an opportunity to express their ideas and concerns and work towards positive change. Family Council involvement can especially benefit residents who are physically or mentally unable to voice their concerns and needs for themselves.
Our goals are to:
- Inform and educate families
- Share ideas for the purpose of problem solving
- Maintain two-way communication between families, residents and the facility
- Collaborate with facility staff, families and residents to address the interests of all residents and families
- Provide mutual support for all residents and their families
We welcome all new families and friends of residents to become involved with the Family Council.
WATCH: Presentation on Care Aide Training and Ongoing Education by Loretta Lo, Director of Care.
Join Fair Haven Family Council!
Please join us at our next meeting!
Regularly scheduled Family Council meetings are the
fourth Tuesday of every month.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 24
at 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
IN PERSON at Burnaby Lodge
7557 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby
TOPIC: Protecting Seniors from Scams and Fraud with Burnaby Crime Prevention Services
Join us for an important and informative session featuring Burnaby Crime Prevention Services, who will share practical tips on how seniors—and those who support them—can recognize and avoid scams, fraud, and financial exploitation.
From phone and email schemes to doorstep scams, this session will cover the latest tactics used by fraudsters and how to stay one step ahead. Whether you’re a family member, caregiver, or simply concerned about your loved one’s safety, this is a must-attend event.
Light refreshments will be served.
We hope to see you there!
This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, express concerns and help make Fair Haven an even better community.
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Growing our Family Council
We are looking to grow and strengthen our amazing Family Council. We are actively looking for the input of our families in how we deliver care.
Family Council focuses on learning and improving through sharing and collaboration. We need new members to build on these valuable conversations, and to bring new perspectives and experiences to the table.
If you’d like more information about Family Council, please contact Eric at info@fairhaven.bc.ca
FAMILY Council Minutes and resources Family council brochure