Making a Wish Come True For over 50 years, Northwood has been a strong voice for seniors living in Nova Scotia, providing a wide range of programs and services that help maintain an active and independent lifestyle while providing care and support to those in need. Northwood has long recognized the need to change the perception of aging and the reality of living in long term care facilities. We believe that we continue to develop close relationships, have meaningful interactions and experience all that life has to offer as we age. We wanted to find a way to honour and enrich the lives of those who live in long term care by granting wishes. Northwood is partnering with the Bragg Foundation to create a fund to benefit residents living in care at a Northwood facility. Called the Jean MacLean and Zillah Bragg Wish Fund and managed by Northwood, it will also provide matching funds for residents living in care facilities throughout rural Nova Scotia. The wish fund honours Judy Bragg’s mother, Jean MacLean and John Bragg’s mother, Zillah Bragg. There are many different types of wishes that can be granted and are as diverse as the individuals who request them. Examples could include: • A day trip to see a show • Travel to see a family member out of the area • Hosting a family party/celebration at a local restaurant • Reliving a memory or a special time • A non-medical item or project to enhance quality of life A selection committee will review applications twice a year (in April and October) and award wishes based on the quality of the submission, resources and/or support required and the complexity of the wish. Not all wishes can be granted. Financial assistance is limited to a maximum of $1,000. Participants will be featured on Eastlink television. Details and application forms will be made available at an official launch in September.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:00:01 +0000
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