2018 South Australian Palliative Care Conference

Resthaven is at the heart of the matter

Resthaven Senior Manager, Clinical Services, Leonie Robson, says ‘Resthaven provides palliative and end of life care for residential and community clients, embedding a palliative approach to care in all care services.’

‘Care reflects the individualised clinical, psycho-social, spiritual, religious and cultural needs and preferences of the person and their family. The aim is to maintain or improve quality of life through the prevention and relief of suffering.’

‘We encourage everyone to consider advance care planning to document their wishes for future care, should they no longer be able to communicate their decisions at the time they are needed. We support residents, clients and their families with this, as it provides a clear understanding for those providing care and services of the individual’s needs and wishes.’

‘We show respect and support individual choices.’

Resthaven is a silver sponsor of the fourth South Australian Palliative Care Conference, to be held at the Showgrounds, Wayville, on Friday 20 July 2018.

Themed ‘The Heart of the Matter’, the conference is aimed at health care professionals, pastoral carers, and all people who work in a palliative care team. It will explore the emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing at end of life, rather than physical disease in isolation.

‘Resthaven will have a display at the conference, so come have a chat with us.’

Click here for conference information