Arthritis eased, friendships gained at Resthaven Marion Community Services

Barbara has a new lease on life!

Barbara has come a long way since she first approached Resthaven Marion Community Services for support more than four years ago.

‘Barbara first came to us for physiotherapy to help with her arthritis,’ says Manager, Deb McDonald.

‘After a few weeks, she heard about our “Wellness on Wednesday” group, a group specifically for older people with arthritic hands.’

‘Barbara thought she would give this a go, thinking that she had “nothing to lose” by coming along.’

‘I think it’s safe to say that Barbara’s moderate expectations were exceeded!’

‘Thanks to the classes, and Barbara’s hard work, Barbara has regained movement in her hands, enabling her to knit and crochet again for the first time in years.’

‘She has been busy resuming these much-loved crafts, creating beautiful hand towels, blankets, and fiddle muffs.’

‘She gets great pleasure in handing out her crafty goods to other Resthaven Marion Community Services clients at Christmas time.’

‘Barbara is also a regular of our “Friday Club,” where she enjoys the guest speakers and entertainment.’

‘She is a regular face in our hallways, and has even referred to Resthaven Marion Community Services as her “second home” – a lovely sentiment that means a lot to staff.’

‘Barbara especially prizes the friendships made here, saying that our services have given her a “new lease of life”.’

‘Resthaven Community Services is proud to support Barbara, and older people just like her, to live independently across metropolitan Adelaide, the Murraylands, Gawler and lower Barossa, Riverland, Fleurieu Peninsula and the Limestone Coast of South Australia.’

To speak with your closest Resthaven Community Services location, phone 1300 13 66 33.

For Residential Services enquiries, phone 8373 9113.