Dementia Care

Are you looking for care that is dementia-specific?

We care about the lives of those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other related disorders.

Find out about Resthaven’s approach to Dementia Care

Palliative Care

Resthaven provides palliative care and support for residents and clients with a chronic illness or condition.

Palliative care is not just about end of life. When treatment focus is changed from ‘cure’ to ‘care’ it can greatly improve quality of life.

Our philosophy aims to maintain or improve quality of life through the prevention and relief of suffering.

Find out more about Resthaven’s approach to Palliative Care

Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, and Spiritual Support

Resthaven employs a team of Coordinating Chaplains who work with residents, their family and friends, to meet pastoral care needs.

Find out about Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, and spiritual support at Resthaven

Health Professionals

Appointments with health care professionals can be made through residential care homes and community services offices.

These may include:

• physiotherapists
• occupational therapists
• podiatrists
• speech pathologists
• dietitians
• continence nurse advisors
• social workers
• dentists

Continence Care

Continence issues can affect anyone at any age.

Resthaven employs Continence Nurse Advisors and Registered Nurses who are trained to work with people who have incontinence.

They engage with residents and clients requiring their assistance to manage continence care issues to increase social engagement, and enhance quality of life.

For more information on Continence, go to:

• www.bladderbowel.gov.au
• The South Australian Continence Resource Centre:
  (08) 8266 5260
• Continence Foundation of Australia
• Continence Foundation of Australia: easy English fact sheets
• National Continence Helpline:
  1800 33 00 66
• The National Public Toilet Map