Tag: aged care

Aged care transport boost

Millicent’s Sheoak Lodge aged care facility has taken delivery of a new 12-seat mini-bus. Millicent Hospital executive officer and director of nursing Michelle de Wit...

Time the greatest gift for aged care provider

Boandik has thanked its volunteers for their critical contribution to its operations over the course of 2022. This year, volunteers contributed a combined 10,573 hours...

Nurse steps into aged care management

Registered nurse Katherine McBride has joined the board of management of Boneham Aged Care Services in Millicent. She lives on the family’s farming property at...

Seniors hit road for change of scenery

After a winter marked by COVID infections and shutdowns, a group of Millicent’s Sheoak Lodge aged care residents were delighted to board a bus...

Long-serving Boandik supporter calls time

After nearly three decades of service to Boandik, case manager Helen Warhurst has retired after sharing some of her fondest memories of her time...

Boandik leader appointed

Aged care provider Boandik has appointed a new chief executive, with Declan Moore (pictured) set to take over in September. Mr Moore will replace interim...

Christmas festivities come early

Resthaven Mount Gambier recently got festive for their much-anticipated Christmas in July celebrations. Resthaven Mount Gambier opened on July 4, 2011 and it was not...

Aged care COVID outbreak

There is currently a record 24 COVID positive cases among the residents at Boneham Aged Care Services in Millicent. Chief executive Michael Filsell also reported...

Care assistant enjoys new challenge

Becoming a personal care assistant at Boandik St Mary’s was a life-changing event for local resident Ellen Feast. Ms Feast joined the Boandik team after...

Aged care ‘Sparkle Day’ fun and games

Boandik recently hosted its second-ever Sparkle Day with staff and volunteers spending time alongside residents in their home - and racing one another. Sparkle Day...

COVID reported at aged care site

Three more residents have tested positive to COVID at Boneham Aged Care Services in Millicent at the weekend. Chief executive Michael Filsell said there was...

CVS stands test of time

The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) volunteers recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Limestone Coast. A special luncheon was held at Parker Estate Coonawarra...

Musical memories

The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West has recently supplied more than 40 headsets to Boandik for use for clients with dementia. The headsets are...

Aged care service salutes Army helpers

The management of Boneham Aged Care Services in Millicent has paid tribute to the nine visiting Australian Defence Force personnel who have been providing...

Sensory experiences help residents with dementia

Dementia residents at Boandik have rekindled memories of the past through tactile objects during art therapy sessions. The sessions are part of the dementia care...