This research study on Australian Consumer Directed Care included Resthaven on the steering committee.
Source: How do clients in Australia experience Consumer Directed Care? | BMC Geriatrics | Full Text
As the tier of government that’s closest to people, councils are uniquely placed to deliver age-friendly services and infrastructure, says City of Unley CEO Peter Tsokas.
Source: Spotlight: Council takes the lead on ageing communities – Government News
Resthaven has been announced a finalist for Aged Care Provider of the Year in the 2018 ACSA Aged Care Awards SA.
Source: ACSA – Finalists announced for the 2018 ACSA Aged Care Awards SA
Pictured above: 2017 ACSA Award winners, including Resthaven Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Peter Jenkin.
Earlier this week, Resthaven Mount Gambier hosted a free spiritual care seminar for those who support older people, which was described as “thought provoking” and “informative” by participants.
Source: Resthaven Mount Gambier Hosts a Meaningful Ageing Seminar | Aged Care Online
Lilian Richer, a resident of Resthaven Craigmore, celebrated a remarkable 40 year association with the Girl Guides in May this year.
Source: Resthaven Resident ‘Owl Lady’ Celebrates 40 Year Devotion to Girl Guides | Aged Care Online
The Resthaven Murray Bridge, Hills & Fleurieu Community Services ‘Wellness at the Old School’ group celebrated last weekend’s royal wedding in style.
Source: Royal Wedding Celebrations at Resthaven | Aged Care Online
Resthaven are now accepting expressions of interest from older people wishing to live at their newest residential site, Resthaven Aberfoyle Park.
Source: Join the Resthaven Aberfoyle Park Community! | Aged Care Online
On a sunny Friday morning at Resthaven Port Elliot, residents are gathering in ‘Encounter Hall’ for one of their favourite exercise groups – ‘Sit Dance’.
Source: ‘Sit Dance’ a hit at Resthaven Port Elliot | Aged Care Online
Mrs Joan Johnson of Resthaven Marion certainly doesn’t fit the stereotype of your average 96 year old.
Source: “You name it, I’ll google it,” says Mrs Johnson | Aged Care Online
Volunteer, Nic, and volunteer, Marna
When 21 year old Resthaven Malvern volunteer, Nic, sat down with 90 year old Marna, the two were delighted by how much they had in common.
Source: When Marna Met Nic | Aged Care Online
Years of collaboration, study and success is behind the initiation of a new project between South Australian aged care provider Resthaven and Monash University called PREVENT.
Source: Partnership on point for Project PREVENT
Valentine’s Day event attendee Mrs Julia Clarke at Resthaven Marion Community Services
On 14 February, Resthaven Marion Community Services clients celebrated Valentine’s Day with a ‘pamper day’ at 43 Finniss Street, Marion.
Source: A special way to spend Valentine’s Day | Aged Care Online
South Australian provider Resthaven has appointed Mia Brooks manager residential services for its new residential home at Aberfoyle Park, which is due to open mid-year.
Source: Noticeboard: executive appointments at Resthaven, Opal – Australian Ageing Agenda
The release of new draft aged care standards brings a single quality framework one step closer, but despite a proposed mid-year start date there is still much unknown, including about a pilot underway.
Source: Providers await detail on aged care quality framework – Australian Ageing Agenda
When Rev Ruthmary Bond began her placement at Broadview Uniting Church in 2017, she was asked to look into the needs of the church and local community. “The greatest need I saw was in those in the over 65 age bracket – and to me, ministry is all about meeting the need of where … Continued