Effective from 12 noon Wednesday, 25 March 2020, ALL visitors are restricted from visiting any Resthaven Residential Home until further notice. Only the following visitor exclusions apply: Where a resident is on an End of Life pathway, or Where a resident is required to attend an urgent scheduled external medical appointment. The Manager of Residential … Continued

Many happy returns to Mrs Violet Pritchard, who celebrated her 100th birthday on 21 March! Violet, who is supported to live independently in her own home by Resthaven Onkaparinga Community Services, was delighted that Resthaven staff were also able to help her to celebrate this milestone, whilst still ensuring her safety by practicing the social distancing measures that were in place on that date. … Continued

Resthaven Community Services are an essential service and we continue to support people living at home. We have notified clients outlining the arrangements that are in place for those receiving Resthaven services. All staff observe the protocols for good hand hygiene. Unfortunately, the Government has instructed aged care providers to cancel all social group and/or … Continued

The ‘What Matters Most’ resources are a new addition to the Palliative Care Australia ‘Dying to Talk’ (dyingtotalk.org.au) initiative. They include: A What Matters Most Discussion Starter written from the perspective of the older person, with questions about the person, their health and what they might want at the end of their life. A Health … Continued

In early March, Resthaven Westbourne Park was delighted to receive a $5,000 donation from the estate of the late Dr Neville Arthur to tune the site pianos, which were donated by the family several years ago. Manager, Pam Alde, says, ‘Dr Arthur’s parents, Mr and Mrs Ern and Joan Arthur, were both long-term residents at … Continued

Jean Linehan of Resthaven Bellevue Heights, aged 105, knows all about resilience during times of crisis. Born during the first world war in February 1915, Jean, along with thousands of older Australians, has lived through other global crises, including the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, the Great Depression, several wars, epidemics such as SARS, swine … Continued

In what is an extremely fluid, evolving situation, Resthaven will continue to update the community. Following the announcement on 18 March 2020 by Prime Minister Scott Morrison of further restrictions to minimise the risk of exposure for the vulnerable people in our care, Resthaven has implemented the following restrictions, effective immediately.   Visiting Restrictions in … Continued

Resthaven CEO, Richard Hearn, reassures the public that Resthaven is taking important and significant measures to ensure the safety of the older people whom Resthaven supports, in the face of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. ‘A precaution we are taking is to postpone planned events and limit on site and external gatherings until further notice in … Continued

The world is in a state of high anxiety as the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the globe in ever increasing intensity. It is easy to be swept up and lose perspective. Unfortunately, this unique situation generates an environment of anxiety and fear, whilst we need to remain calm and considered in everyday living. … Continued