A provider and university collaboration launched this month is examining how aged care residents’ health changes over time with the support of a new specially-designed frailty screening tool.
Source: New study investigating link between resident frailty and their use of space – Australian Ageing Agenda
As increasing frailty is recognised as a key contributor to declining health, Resthaven and the University of Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care Centre (GTRAC) are undertaking a collaborative research project that aims to improve the health of aged care residents by investigating how their health status changes over time. Source: A Focus on … Continued
Residents at Resthaven Malvern were delighted to host UnitingCare Pancake Day mascot ‘Penny Pancake’, and Channel 10 newsreader Rebecca Morse, at their annual Pancake Day event on Shrove Tuesday.
Source: Celebrity Visit on Pancake Day | Aged Care Online
A group of keen knitters from Resthaven Craigmore have donated an enormous goody basket of hand-knitted items to the Lyell McEwin hospital.
Source: Hand-knitted Goodies Donated to Lyell McEwin | Aged Care Online
Mr and Mrs Kurt and Inga Stumann of Resthaven Craigmore will celebrate 64 years of marriage this year, so it’s safe to say they know their stuff.
Source: Resthaven Craigmore Couple Share Best Advice for a Long & Happy Marriage | Aged Care Online
Residents across Resthaven celebrated Lunar New Year with a range of themed activities and celebrations to last throughout the new year celebrations.
Source: Resthaven Residents Celebrate Lunar New Year | Aged Care Online
Resthaven in South Australia is also celebrating the Lunar New Year, with a variety of activities planned to acknowledge and educate others about Chinese tradition.
Source: Seniors celebrate cultural connections
Also in this wrap: Resthaven Murray Bridge officially opens; MiCare gets the green light for new facility; and Benetas Dalkeith Hostel expansion supports new model of care.
Source: Noticeboard: Aveo $45m redevelopment to open mid-year – Australian Ageing Agenda
Resthaven has opened a new community services office in Mount Gambier following an increase in demand for services.
Source: Noticeboard: Resthaven opens new community office – Australian Ageing Agenda