South Australian aged care provider Resthaven has appointed human resources professional Sylvia Powell executive manager people and culture.
SOURCE: Resthaven makes executive appointment | Australian Ageing Agenda

Lifelong learning is vital according to Mrs Beth Robertson of Resthaven Malvern, who gained a Diploma of Arts – her third tertiary qualification – when she was 88 years old.
SOURCE: Nurse, Social Worker, Author: Beth’s Story | Aged Care Online
 
 

              Huxley, the therapy dog of Resthaven Marion Community Services*, continues to delight clients. He first started visiting in May 2019. However, he’s not the only animal star at the site: meet ‘Stuart Little,’ or ‘Stuey,’ the ragdoll cat. SOURCE: Stuey and Huxley a cheerful therapy team | Aged Care … Continued

                  Resthaven Murray Bridge, Hills & Fleurieu Community Services has been collecting the small plastic tags used to seal loaves of bread for several years, preventing them from going into landfill to donate to Bread Tags for Wheelchairs. SOURCE: 10kg Donation to ‘Bread Tags for Wheelchairs’ | Aged Care … Continued

Mrs Juanita McCallum, a resident of Resthaven Aberfoyle Park, is to thank for a new initiative at the home to provide postcards for residents to send to families and friends.
Source: Picture Perfect Postcards at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park | Aged Care Online

Clients of Resthaven Western Community Services at 96 Woodville Road, Woodville, have created a ‘Tree of Hope’ during their Wednesday Social Group, depicting positive images to remember in these challenging times.
Source: Tree of Hope at Resthaven Western Community Services | Aged Care Online

New Resthaven Chief Executive Officer, Darren Birbeck, who commenced in this role on 1 June, has been visiting Resthaven sites to meet and speak with Resthaven residents, clients, staff and volunteers.
Source: A Trip to the Murraylands | Aged Care Online

Source: Big care factor despite birthdays poles apart | Coast Lines Magazine

On Friday 26 June, Resthaven Marion Community Services, at 43 Finniss Street, Marion, celebrated the return of their ‘Friday Club’ with a visit from special guest, Eddie the Labradoodle, and his human, Nick.
Source: Friday Club Fun with Eddie the Labradoodle | Aged Care Online
 

The study by Monash University’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS) has identified a number of issues that increase the risk of infection in residential care. Source: In-house pharmacists, access to hospital in the home, clinical training for carers: Monash University study identifies ways for providers to prevent infections in residential care | The Weekly … Continued

A study by Monash University’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS) has identified strategies to limit infections in residential aged care services (RACS) and avoid unnecessary hospitalisations.
Source: Preventing infection-related hospitalisations from residential aged care | Senior Australian

Residents, staff and volunteers of Resthaven Aberfoyle Park are continuing their project of knitting warm woollen blankets for the homeless. The initiative started back in early 2019, and continues to go from strength to strength.
Source: Heart Warming: Knitted Blankets for the Homeless | Aged Care Online
 

Study identifies strategies to limit infections in residential aged care services (RACS) and avoid unnecessary hospitalisations.
Source: Monash University researchers develop strategies to prevent infection-related hospitalisations from residential | The National Tribune

A new initiative is underway at Resthaven Marion, with helpers from the resident community supporting their fellow residents to enjoy lifestyle activities.
Source: Resthaven Marion Residents Supporting Their Neighbours | Aged Care Online

Many happy returns to Mrs Elizabeth Gould, who celebrated her 100th birthday at Resthaven Malvern on 28 April with a ‘window birthday party’ due to COVID-19 visitor restrictions.
Source: Keeping Mum Safe on Her Special Day | Aged Care Online