Resident Council Corner
A Message From The President and Vice President of The Resident Council
Greetings to all! I want to remind everyone to stay hydrated and enjoy the rest of the summer weather. It’s been a scorching summer, but we’ve been fortunate to have perfect weather for our annual BBQ in June. Everyone had a great time, the food was delicious, and being outdoors was beautiful! We’ve had many significant events this summer, including our first ’70s themed party, which was not just a success, but a moment of pride for all of us! The energy in the room was "Totally awesome!" And let’s not forget this year’s Skilled Nursing Care Week event, where the great acts showcased the hard work of our residents and staff. These successful events make us proud to be part of this vibrant community, and your participation and enthusiasm have been instrumental in making them a success. As your President of the Resident Council, I’m into the first six months of my term and hope I’m doing a good job so far and to your satisfaction. I’m looking forward to continuing to do an excellent job for the second half of the year. I can’t stress enough the importance of attending the resident council meeting. It’s not just a platform where you can express your concerns and learn a lot of important information, but it's also a place where your voice is heard and valued. Your presence and input are crucial to the success of our community. Everyone should at least try to attend one meeting to have the experience of being part of the Resident Council Meeting. We will come to the units if anyone has questions or wants to meet with us. You can also request to speak to us through your Social Worker or Recreation staff. Stay Hydrated and have a great rest of the summer; I’m looking forward to upcoming events. Hello everyone! As your Vice President of the Resident Council, I would like to share with you in this edition of the Resident’s Reflection newsletter about the PNA (Personal Needs Allowance) Bill increase mission. Past President of Resident Council B.C., I have been working with Mrs. Elizabeth Speidel, Director of Community Engagement, NJ LTC Ombudsman, in this mission and spreading the word to other facilities throughout New Jersey about increasing the PNA to $140.00 a month. Bill A3908 is now at the New Jersey Assembly, and an identical Bill S3319 was introduced to the Senate; the legislation must pass the Assembly and Senate and be signed by Gov. Phil Murphy to become law. We need everyone’s support to get this passed. Your participation is crucial, and I encourage everyone to join this mission by signing a petition. I will continue to go to the units to get the residents’ signatures. I’m asking you to attend your monthly resident council meeting for updates or read the latest edition of the Beacon Newsletter. Enjoy the rest of this beautiful, Hot summer!
Danny Little President of Resident Council
Joan Staab Vice President of Resident Council
RESIDENT REFLECTIONS • 2024, ISSUE 2 • PAGE 2 Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, 230 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 • NewBridgeHealth.org
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