by Ursula Thornquest | Mar 22, 2022 | Romani
The construction of RSL Care SA’s Romani aged care facility is well underway on Tumbella Drive in Murray Bridge. The 72-bed residential aged care facility, which adjoins Waterford Estate, has been designed by Walterbrooke Architects and is being built by...
by Ursula Thornquest | Aug 13, 2021 | Residential Aged Care, War Veterans Home
RSL Care SA recently participated in a study by the Research Centre for Palliative Care Death and Dying at Flinders University that looked at exploring the bereavement care needs of South Australian family caregivers who had their loved ones living in residential aged...
by Ursula Thornquest | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Infection Prevention and Control Leads As of November 2020, the Australian Government legislated that all Australian Government funded residential aged care facilities must have an ongoing dedicated Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) lead on site who is a...
by Ursula Thornquest | Mar 17, 2021 | Residential Aged Care, RSL Care SA General
It’s Time to Care about Aged Care RSL Care SA is part of the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC) that has been formed to demand big picture reform from the Australian Government following the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality...
by Ursula Thornquest | Feb 8, 2021 | Residential Aged Care, Uncategorized
Last year 2020 was designated as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organisation in recognition of the contributions they make, and the risks associated with nursing shortages. The Leadership Development Program (LDP) was launched as part of RSL...
by Ursula Thornquest | Jan 28, 2021 | Residential Aged Care, Uncategorized
When ageing parents need help or care When ageing parents need a higher level of support and help, it can be a very stressful and overwhelming time. It often helps to take a step back and evaluate how much help your parent(s) need with everyday life. Some key areas to...
by Ursula Thornquest | Oct 29, 2020 | Residential Aged Care
When it comes to choosing a suitable aged care facility for a loved one, it can be incredibly stressful and there can be enormous pressure to choose the ‘right’ facility. Often people find themselves on this search while on an emotional rollercoaster and without the...
by Ursula Thornquest | Sep 23, 2020 | Residential Aged Care
Making the transition into residential aged care can be an emotional time for all involved. Having a thorough understanding of the entire admission process can help alleviate some of the stress involved when making the right decision for yourself or a loved one. If it...
by Ursula Thornquest | May 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Residential Aged Care
Please click on the button below to read a message from South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier, explaining the latest restrictions and opportunities in our state for visits into residential aged care homes. We are pleased to report...
by Josh Hanchett | May 17, 2020 | COVID-19, Residential Aged Care
Entering into Aged Care facilities As of the 1st of May 2020, the Government has placed new restrictions on entry into aged care facilities. Anyone entering an aged care facility must have had the Influenza vaccination. Please click on the link to read a FAQ from SA...
