Health Minister Adrian Dix Visits Cascade Gardens
July 15, 2024 | By Park Place Seniors Living |
Cascade Gardens Seniors Community, a renowned 60-bed care home in Burnaby, BC, recently welcomed Health Minister Adrian Dix. This visit, celebrated by residents and staff, emphasized the provincial government’s commitment to seniors’ welfare. Owned by Jubilee Multi-Generational Housing Society and managed by Park Place Seniors Living, Cascade Gardens has a long history of providing compassionate care.
Minister Dix, who has served as Minister of Health in British Columbia since 2017, toured the facility and engaged with residents. He praised the “Resident’s Day” philosophy, which emphasizes personalized care, earning recognition from Accreditation Canada. Conversations with residents were upbeat, positive, and served as a great connection between Minister Dix and residents and staff members at Cascade Gardens.
Cascade Gardens prides itself on its diverse staff, fluent in languages such as Finnish, Tagalog, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, and Japanese, ensuring residents feel understood and respected. Minister Dix commended the Jubilee Multi-Generational Housing Society for its commitment to compassion, diversity, and dignity.
The visit reaffirmed the importance of community-driven care initiatives and the government’s support for institutions like Cascade Gardens, especially in the wake of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Dix’s visit celebrated the home’s achievements and the enduring values of community and dedicated care.
