On 17–19 October, Resthaven hosted its second ‘Staying at Home in Regional South Australia’ program retreat in Stirling, in a beautiful residence set against the backdrop of the Adelaide Hills. The government-funded program focuses on enabling people living with dementia and their carer to experience quality respite care, wellbeing and engagement opportunities with targeted support. … Continued
Resthaven Murray Bridge volunteer, Ian Kluge, has lived a life supporting his community, both as a police officer, and as a volunteer. Ian discovered his love of volunteering after taking a leap of faith; ‘I had a long career in the police force, and I wanted to try a different path, one that I found … Continued
Over the course of this year, Resthaven Craigmore resident, Mr Ronald (Ron) Jeffree, has worked hard crafting a model of the HMS Endeavour. Mr Jeffree explains, ‘After I retired, I struck up the hobby of building model boats. It was always a rewarding activity, and it certainly kept me busy!’ ‘When my wife and I … Continued
In high risk weather, some methods of notification may not work as well as intended. Our safety team would like to share some of the methods we use to stay up to date on emergency and disaster information. CFS Website (also accessible from your mobile phone) Warnings and Incidents This page contains information about places … Continued
Congratulations to Resthaven Walkerville Retirement Living resident, Mr Lawrence Vassallo, who was recently awarded the 2023 Seniors Card ‘Through the Lens’ Judge’s Choice Award, for his piece, Early Morning Opportunity. Mr Vassallo explains, ‘My wife, Kathryn and I, grew a keen interest in macro photography back when we retired in 2018.’ ‘We were living in … Continued
Whilst Taylah Prime-Harris has always worked in hospitality, she says the meaningful connections she develops with residents as a Housekeeping Services Assistant is the reason why she loves her job. Taylah, who works at Resthaven Marion, thoroughly enjoys ‘making a difference’ with her hospitality skills. She explains, ‘Before starting with Resthaven in 2020, I worked … Continued
Mrs Gloria Merson, Mr Cyril Price, and Mrs Patricia Mackey are just a few Resthaven clients who have celebrated their centenarian milestones in their own homes this year. However, they are far from the only ones—and the trend is growing. In 2014, ten residents and clients celebrated their milestone birthdays—three of them in their own … Continued
Residents of Resthaven Mitcham have been taking advantage of the springtime sun, moving their popular craft group outside. Lifestyle Coordinator, Sylvia Ortiz, says, ‘The weather has been gorgeous, so we decided to run our mosaic workshop on the balcony.’ ‘Residents are learning the skill of mosaic with the expertise of Resthaven volunteer, Karen.’ ‘Karen was thrilled … Continued
Resthaven Marion Community Services social group for older men, ‘Men on the Move’, were on top of the world during their recent outing to Mount Lofty Summit in stunning Crafers. Coordinator, Monika Lyckholm says, ‘The group really enjoyed the scenic drive to Crafers, having great discussion along the way.’ Clients commented: ‘I feel like I’m … Continued
On 28 September, Resthaven Westbourne Park formed a small group to check out the Craft Display Day at their local Uniting Church. Lifestyle Coordinator, Rachael Ross says, ‘Westbourne Park Uniting Church is located across the road, and one day, I noticed a banner advertising their display.’ ‘A few residents were interested to take a look, … Continued
Mrs Judy Robinson loves the Resthaven Marion Community Services Health Moves group, but is the first to admit that, when she first started two years ago, she was ‘very wary!’ ‘I needed exercise – I needed to do something,’ she explains. ‘I was coming [to Resthaven Marion Community Services] for podiatry and Tai Chi, but … Continued
Resthaven Marion Retirement Living residents, Mrs Beverley (Bev) and Mr Lawrie Warschauer, say that moving into retirement living was ‘the best thing we ever did.’ Bev explains, ‘Nearly four years ago, we were living in our house down at Moana, but it was so far away from everything. This is far more convenient.’ ‘Here, we’re … Continued
Resthaven Manager Service Development, Tam Henwood, is passionate about the Staying at Home in Regional South Australia Program. As the primary carer of her mother, who lives with dementia, Tam’s involvement with the initiative is not exclusive to the office, having participated in a retreat earlier this year. Tam explains, ‘The Staying at Home Program … Continued
Language is a powerful tool. It can bring us together as quickly as it can divide us. Over recent decades, we have become much more aware that using language to ‘label’ others can cause deep harm and distress. October 7 was Ageism Awareness Day, and it made me think about how the labelling of generations … Continued
Mrs Lilian ‘Rosalie’ Trenerry (93) made the move to Resthaven Mitcham in February 2023, although, her history with the organisation stretches back a lifetime. ‘I have been with the Methodist Church my whole life! I grew up in Crystal Brook, and my father was a farmer and a preacher at our local church. My mother … Continued
On 21 September—due to popular demand—Resthaven Paradise & Eastern Community Services held their first ‘Spinning Yarns’ knitting social group session. Therapy Assistant and group facilitator, Nicola Grose, says ‘Our clients love their knitting, and our weekly “Clicking Needles” group has progressively outgrown itself.’ ‘In response to client requests, we decided to open up a second … Continued
Resthaven Marion Community Services clients have been enjoying extra support in their social groups lately, thanks to volunteer, Anusha Nadeem. In recent years, Anusha and her husband left their home in Pakistan for a new adventure in Australia. Anusha says, ‘It was my husband who first found Resthaven, securing an Enrolled Nurse position with Resthaven … Continued
Mr Bryan Burnett is proud of his status as the longest-residing resident of Resthaven Leabrook Retirement Living, having lived in the premium apartments at 334 Kensington Road since they first opened in 2014. Mr Burnett says, ‘My wife and I watched them build it from the ground up, having lived close by. We received the … Continued
Congratulations to an integral member of the Resthaven community, Mr Ken Wells (88), who was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his lifetime of contributions to the Murray Bridge community. Ken has dedicated more than 35 years to Resthaven as a volunteer, 70 years to his local agricultural show, 50 years to the Methodist … Continued
Resthaven is currently expanding in-home care and support services across the Fleurieu Peninsula. To celebrate our expansion into the region, we will be attending the Yankalilla Show on Saturday, 30 September 2023, from 9am – 4pm, at the Yankalilla Showgrounds. Resthaven Executive Manager Community Services, Mel Ottaway, says, ‘As a trusted, leading provider of aged-care … Continued