Always one to have his ear to the ground, Resthaven Aberfoyle Park resident Mr Lloyd Mattner, 92, has special inside knowledge when it comes to the solar installation that is currently taking place on the roof of the aged care home. His grandson, Chris Mattner, is the CEO of CME Solutions, the company that was … Continued
Resthaven’s ‘Staying at Home in Regional South Australia’ program has been a ‘game changer’ for family carer, Cherie-Lee Lindsay. Cherie -Lee is the primary carer of her father, Mr Bill Kable, who lives with dementia. Cherie-Lee explains, ‘When I first read about the Staying at Home program, I thought it was perfect for us, as … Continued
There’s a friendly but fierce competition being held each Wednesday at Resthaven Northern Community Services’ Gawler office, and the players are looking for more people to go up against! The game is Rummikub, and Resthaven clients Mr Robert (Bob) Jamieson and Mr Geoffrey (Geoff) Heath have been playing together for over a year. They are … Continued
The end of February marks three years since the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. So, what has changed and what does this mean for older Australians? One of the most significant initiatives was the release of 80,000 home care packages over two years in 2021-22 … Continued
With their seven children in tow, Resthaven Craigmore residents Mr Gordon Dunnicliff, now 95, and Mrs June Dunnicliff, now 91, occupied a whole row of the plane when they moved from Leicester, England to Australia in 1962. ‘We were Ten Pound Poms and we moved here at the same time as seven other families from … Continued
Resthaven Malvern residents John and Joan Hughes are celebrating 65 years of marriage this June, and it all started in the middle of the Indian Ocean. John was the Assistant Ship’s Doctor on the P&O ship Arcadia, and Joan was a passenger, making her way to England with her friend Elizabeth to work as a … Continued
‘Happy Hour’ is a much-loved social event held at Resthaven Mount Gambier each Friday afternoon, and one where more volunteer support is welcomed. ‘Seeing the connections shared between residents and volunteers is heartwarming,’ Mount Gambier Acting Lifestyle Coordinator Shelley van der Linde says. ‘We would love volunteers to join us for Happy Hour, as well … Continued
Rushing through the streets of Adelaide in the middle of the night was all part of a day’s work for Miss Betty (Elizabeth) Leak, who celebrates her 100th birthday on February 11. A client of Resthaven Riverland Community Services, and still living in her own home, Betty was a deaconess of the Uniting Church, working … Continued
In 2008, when Mr Ian Ottway received the news that he would have to alter the plans for his upcoming holiday to Western Australia, little did he realise that Cupid’s arrow was about to strike. ‘I was living in Albury, Victoria, and I had a phone call to say the particular coach holiday that I … Continued
Resthaven is pleased to announce the appointment of Pardeep Singh Dhot to the position of Senior Manager Residential Services. Pardeep has an impressive depth of experience within the organisation, where he was first appointed as a Relieving Clinical Nurse in 2017. He has also worked in the positions of Relieving Care Coordinator and Relieving Manager … Continued
Turning 100 on 6 February, Mrs Lorna Kemp says that times spent twirling around the dance floor with her husband, Max, were some of the happiest of her life. ‘We used to go dancing just about every second week,’ Lorna says. ‘I loved doing “The Alberts” [a type of square dance with four couples]. We … Continued
Cassidy Knight, a Registered Nurse with Resthaven Riverland Community Services, has recently been awarded a $5,000 grant from Australian Seniors, as part of their Aged Care Futures Grant program. Cassidy was awarded the grant after submitting an essay on the subject of why she has chosen a career in aged care, and how her further … Continued
Mrs Brenda Brown’s fear of heights had always stopped her from pursuing her dream of climbing the Eiffel Tower. However, on Monday 29 January she finally did — virtually at least — and it’s all thanks to the virtual reality (VR) experience held at Resthaven Newland House respite cottage in Victor Harbor. Brenda says, ‘I’m … Continued
Visitors are welcome! Unless it poses a health risk to our community, family involvement, and visits from relatives and friends, are supported and encouraged. There are no set visiting hours, and visitors are welcome at any reasonable time. Children are always welcome under supervision. When you visit, we ask that you take advantage of the … Continued
There was a buzz of excitement amongst the Resthaven Murray Bridge community on Friday 19 January, with everyone looking forward to cheering on Stage Four of the Santos Tour Down Under (Murray Bridge – Port Elliot). Manager Residential Services, Kelly Gladigau, says, ‘The festivities began early with residents enjoying a delicious morning tea of red … Continued
On 10 January, staff and residents came together at Resthaven Murray Bridge to wish Mrs Addie (Adeline) Paschke a very happy 90th birthday. ‘I never thought I’d get to 90!’ she said as she cut the cake – a strawberry and cream sponge baked by the Resthaven cook. Born in 1934 at Eudunda Hospital, South Australia, … Continued
The $30m+ major redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights continues into the final building stage, and is on track to be completed this year. Senior Manager Building and Capital Projects, Emmet O’Donovan, says, ‘Stage 2 of the redevelopment, incorporating 23 new rooms, is progressing well.’ ‘After a brief break over Christmas, builders from Sarah Constructions returned … Continued
Resthaven and Thai aged care provider, Baan Sudthavas, have celebrated ten years of partnership with a letter and photo update from their community to ours. CEO, Darren Birbeck, says, ‘Having bonded over our shared vision of providing high quality aged care to those in need, Resthaven first hosted Baan Sudthavas founder, Arnop Chirakiti, in 2013.’ … Continued
On 18 October, participants of Resthaven’s ‘Staying at Home in Regional South Australia’ program enjoyed an afternoon art therapy session during their retreat. Based at a beautiful residence in Stirling, against the backdrop of the Adelaide Hills, it was the perfect environment to get creativity flowing with a painting session. Program facilitator and Dementia Educator, … Continued
The start of a new year is an opportunity to set some goals or resolutions for the year ahead. For the aged care sector, 2024 represents another year of ongoing change. In July this year, a new rights-based Aged Care Act commences, together with revised Aged Care Quality Standards. And, for the first time, residential … Continued