SOURCE: Resthaven Onkaparinga Community Services client Ted Jones finds painting a joy | The Senior

Each Anzac Day, we recognise and honour the service of veterans and their families in appreciation of their contribution to our country and our way of life. It is a day to pause and reflect in commemoration. It is wonderful to see Australians of all ages come together to pay their respect at Anzac Day … Continued

When Mr Colin Wagener, now aged 105, joined the army in 1938, he had no idea that he would photograph one of the most historic events of WWII. Mr Wagener signed up to join the militia forces part-time at Keswick Barracks in 1938, with his three best friends. Sadly, he would be the only one … Continued

SOURCE: Mrs Mackey Celebrates 100 Years of Faith and Charity | Aged Care Online

On 25 April, Mrs Patricia Mackey (nee Barnes), will celebrate her centenarian milestone in her home at Resthaven Marion Retirement Living, as she reflects on a ‘life worth living.’ Born and raised in the rural township of Rainbow, northwest Victoria, in 1923, Mrs Mackey grew accustomed to farm life on 640 acres. Mrs Mackey says, … Continued

On Friday 24 March, Resthaven Marion Community Services were delighted to host an intergenerational visit with the Montessori Learning Centre, which Coordinator, Monika Lyckholm, says will be the ‘first of many’. ‘We are so excited to be back in contact with Montessori; our clients and the children from the centre love these catch ups, which, … Continued

SOURCE: An Eventful Christmas Eve That Led to 80 Years of Marriage | Aged Care Online

SOURCE: Centenarian, Mrs Phelps Says, “Always do what brings you joy.” | Aged Care Online

On 10 April, Mrs Doris Phelps celebrated her 100th birthday milestone, as she continues to enjoy views overlooking the Murray River with her family in Tailem Bend. Mrs Phelps says, ‘I grew up in the Barossa Valley, in a sub-region called Vine Vale.’ ‘It was a busy childhood, growing up the eldest of seven children. … Continued

SOURCE: Living with Parkinson’s | Community Care Review

On 17 April, Mr Thomas ‘Tom’ (102) and Mrs Una Wood (101) will celebrate an impressive 80 years of marriage, as they enjoy their seaside lifestyle at Resthaven Port Elliot. Reflecting on their time together, Tom explains, ‘I lived in Scotland and Una was from England. We both joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) at … Continued

SOURCE: “If you can help people, then you should—that’s what life is all about, after all.” | Aged Care Online

Resthaven Malvern hairdresser, Denise Lockwood, put down her scissors in July 2022, but you can still find her doing what she loves at 43 Marlborough Street! Denise explains, ‘I moved down from Sydney when I was 45 years old, and I started hairdressing in a busy salon in Norwood.’ ‘Three years later, one of my … Continued

On 10 April, Mrs Anne Hume will blow out 100 candles on her birthday cake at Resthaven Port Elliot. She shares what is most important in life as she reflects on her centenarian milestone. Growing up in Largs, Scotland, Mrs Hume has always found herself by the sea. Mrs Anne Hume Mrs Hume says, ‘I … Continued

World Parkinson’s Day is on 11 April 2023, when we recognise the 14,000 Australians who are diagnosed with the disease each year. A disease categorised by both motor and non-motor deficiencies, it has no identifiable cause. Resthaven Clinical Nurse Workforce Development, Julie Tansing, says, ‘Parkinson’s Disease is a complex degenerative neurological condition that can affect … Continued

On 10 March, Resthaven was delighted to host Sharon Tentye, Executive Manager Service Delivery, Carers SA, at two of Resthaven’s southern respite cottages, to share ideas about how Resthaven and Carers SA can work together to support older people and their carers. Senior Manager Community Services, Wojtek Swietek, says, ‘We took Sharon on a tour … Continued