The team at Resthaven Western Community Services fully embraced Harmony Day in March, enjoying a day of celebrations.
Source: Harmony Day Out West | Aged Care Online

The first ANZAC Day service ever held at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park is going to have a personal touch thanks to decorations made by residents.
Source: Resthaven Aberfoyle Park residents decorate for ANZAC Day

A World Health Organisation-developed online training program to support carers of people with dementia is being trialed for use in Australia.
Source: Provider trials iSupport education program for dementia carers – Australian Ageing Agenda

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

Four regional CHSP assessment organisations will take part in a $29 million reablement trial designed to help older Australians remain in their homes.
Source: CHSP assessment services participate in $29m reablement trial – 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