Halloween Day at the Drew
Care Bears, Stick men, and lots more fun costumes were enjoyed by staff and residents at the Drew today.
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Trick or Treating at the Drew
Both residents and children had fun at the Drew for the annual “Trick or Treating” day. Residents were provided with treats to hand out to the children who came to visit.
Three Fathers Memorial
Three Fathers Memorial Run was established to honour RCMP Constables Douglas Larche, Dave Ross, and Fabrice Gevaudan on Father’s Day following their tragic deaths. The race took place this year on Sunday, June 16, 2024, and started at 8:30 am. The Drew’s Activity Coordinator and a Drew resident did the 3-kilometer run this year with […]
Nursing Home Week
Residents and staff at the Drew had a great time during Nursing Home Week, June 9-16th. An old-fashioned country fair was held June 13th. Everyone enjoyed treats including Trueman’s Homemade Ice Cream. Entertainment included a Petting Zoo and Dunk Tank. It was a fun day for all!
Eden Training
An Eden Alternative training session was held for 22 Drew staff May 28, 29, and 30. Thank you to the Drew-Tantramar Foundation for providing funding for this education session. The Eden Committee will continue to implement suggestions from this training to make the Drew Nursing Home a more person-centered environment for its residents. Congratulations and […]
Residents “Adopt a Pet”
Residents enjoyed adopting a Stuffie today. Thank you very much to Angela Parsons for this wonderful donation. There were a lot of excited residents at the Drew today.
Drivers Wanted
The Drew Nursing Home is looking for drivers to help distribute Meals for Seniors on weekdays at lunch time. Please contact fsm@drewnursinghome.ca if you would like to help out and let us know which day(s) you can be available.
Halloween Fun at the Drew
Residents, families, and staff made Halloween a fun day at the Drew. So great to see all the costumes and happy faces.
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Keep up to date with news from the Drew! The Fall Newsletter provides updates on: Download the Newsletter here. Thank you from all of us at the Drew for your interest and support.
Fall Fair 2023!
The Drew Nursing Home is thrilled to be a prize winner in the Fall Fair Parade. The Home’s float, entitled ”Fall in Love”, won the prize for Best Theme! Thank you to everyone who helped decorate and participated in the parade. Residents enjoyed watching all the preparations at the parade start on this perfect autumn […]
Nursing Home Week Celebrations
Residents at the Drew Nursing Home had a great time during Nursing Home Week, June 4-10, 2023. An old-fashioned country fair was held June 6. Residents enjoyed lots of treats such as ice cream cones, cheesies, and cotton candy! Entertainment included a Petting Zoo and Caricature Artist. The weather did not allow for an outside […]
Give to the Drew Foundation!
From June 4-10 Rose’s Your Independent Grocer will be collecting donations at the checkout counters on behalf of the Drew Foundation. All donations will go toward the purchase of outdoor patio furniture to be used by residents and their families. Being outdoors when the weather is nice is one of the favourite activities of residents […]
Staff Shortages Addressed
Staff shortages are a major challenge faced by the healthcare sector in the last few years, and nursing homes are especially hard hit. During the COVID-19 pandemic, care homes have depended on the dedication of hard-working staff to maintain a high level of care for residents, but shortages have resulted in fewer beds available for […]
Christmas Decorating Challenge
The Drew sponsored a “Christmas Decorating Challenge”. Staff signed up to help decorate one of five areas. Judges had a tough time choosing the winners, but after much thought, first prize went to the Fundy Neighborhood (primitive Christmas), and second prize went the Business Office (Gnome theme). Many thanks to everyone for their hard work […]
Halloween at the Drew
On Sunday afternoon, staff and families were encouraged to invite their children and grandchildren to the Drew for Trick or Treats. Residents were provided with the treats to hand out to all the happy children. Residents, staff, and the children all had so much fun; this will need to become an annual tradition at the […]
Drew Noted in CBC Report
Recently, CBC News reported that 30% of nursing homes in New Brunswick were using antipsychotic medications early in the pandemic without diagnoses of psychosis. The national average is 22%, placing New Brunswick third-highest among the other provinces. However, according to the report, The Drew Nursing Home has the lowest rate in the province at 7.3%, […]
McDonalds Day at the Drew!
What’s that you say? Yes, a special meal for residents of the Drew, and a fun visit from Grimace and the Hamburgler!
Summer Fun at the Drew
Residents are enjoying lots of outdoor activities this summer, thanks to the lovely weather! Click on the pictures to get a closer look.
Christmas in July!
Residents enjoyed a Drew-Style Yankee Swap this week for Christmas in July!
Thank you to Rose’s!
Many thanks to the management and staff at Rose’s, Your Independent Grocer for a successful fundraising campaign during Nursing Home Week. And thank you to everyone who made a donation!