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As people age and their capacity to
take care of themselves diminish-
es, they require help in carrying out
the activities necessary for day to
day living. In an ideal world this care
would have been provided by their
children, but the constraints imposed
by modern life do not permit this in
many cases. There are also situations
where the needs of a person suffer-
ing from ill-health cannot be taken
care of by a spouse or other relative.
In situations like this, an institution
like Resthaven is a godsend and can
transform an older person’s life of
desolation and hardship to one which
can be lived with dignity and in an
atmosphere of warmth and care.
Resthaven is a charitable institution
which has as its focus the support of
older people and their carers through
a host of programs. These include:
In-home care and support – An old-
er person who is capable of living in
his own home may require help for
as little as an hour a week for shop-
ping, cleaning or other activities. The
person requiring care may be living
independently or with relatives. Un-
der this category packages are also
available for more frequent visits by
carers. Older persons who require
help with their medication or require
Resthaven
Improving the Quality of
Life of Older People
HEALTHCARE