News

Electronic Files a Game Changer for Enliven

A new electronic file management system is set to provide huge efficiencies within Enliven when it launches in May.

Posted: Friday March 23, 2018

80th Birthday a Winner for Win

Pounding hooves, a seat in a sulky and driving a Southland trotter – Win McNaughton celebrated her 80th birthday in true style.

Posted: Tuesday March 20, 2018

New Developments at Peacehaven Village

Peacehaven Village has added to its already thorough range of care options, with new double rooms now available, as well as a new short term stay option within the popular Tweed Street rest home and hospital.

Posted: Wednesday March 14, 2018

Dawn Acker #meetenliven

Dawn Acker has a career in nursing spanning 25 years and multiple areas, ranging from ward work to clinical education, to most recently, Clinical Nurse Specialist in the respiratory service, and now, aged care.

Posted: Wednesday March 7, 2018

Enliven Care Inspires Volunteer Work

The level of care given to Maria Arhanic’s father, Branko, at Gore’s Resthaven Village was so good it has inspired Maria to give back to the elderly in her community.

Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018

Scoring Goals with New Partnership

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has netted a new partnership with the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel for the 2018 netball season, which will benefit both Enliven and Family Works.

Posted: Tuesday February 20, 2018

New Staff Bring Vast Experience

Enliven has welcomed several new staff to the team in key roles across the organisation, each bringing with them invaluable experience.

Posted: Tuesday February 20, 2018

As Busy as She Wants to Be at Resthaven Village

Gore’s Resthaven Village has been home for Alice McAlister for close to seven years, and the 84-year-old has been on quite a journey over that time.

Posted: Tuesday January 30, 2018

"Couldn't Wish for Better"

Frankton Court resident Ruth Mudge, says she couldn’t wish for a better place to live.

Posted: Wednesday January 17, 2018

Creating Links and Friendships within the Elderly Community

Almost every week for the past eight years, Heather Fennessy has popped in to see Daphne Wallis.

Posted: Wednesday December 20, 2017

Gore 60+ Coffee Club a Popular Brew

The so-called ‘Over 60s’ Coffee Club in Gore is accurate in its name; not only are the members of this popular coffee group all aged over 60, but at times up to 60 of them turn up to the monthly get togethers.

Posted: Wednesday December 20, 2017

Innovative New Tools for Dementia Care

For many elderly people, dementia is a reality of life.

Posted: Tuesday December 12, 2017

Thirty Years of Care Work – and Still Going

When Leslie Speden took on her first job, at age 17, at the Gore children’s home Inglenook, she never imagined a 30 year career in aged care – albeit for the same organisation – awaited.

Posted: Tuesday November 28, 2017

Top Marks for Vickery Court

Vickery Court is exceeding expectations across key Ministry of Health areas; receiving the maximum possible length of audit certification along with exceptional recognition in two key areas.

Posted: Friday November 10, 2017

Change of Address a Positive One

Carol Chin Poy looks at her recent move to Walmsley House as simply a “change of address” – and she’s making the most of it.

Posted: Saturday October 28, 2017

Here Come the Brides

It was a case of Here Come the Brides at Vickery Court recently, with the Wedding Expo of Dresses Through the Ages proving a hit with residents and families alike.

Posted: Tuesday October 3, 2017

Twenty Five Years of Frankton Court Celebrated

Twenty-five years of Frankton Court has been celebrated, with residents past and present enjoying a special lunch to mark the occasion.

Posted: Tuesday September 19, 2017

Abundant Artistic Talent at Peacehaven Village

Artistic flair is flourishing within Peacehaven Village and now, the public will get to view the talent of both staff and residents.

Posted: Wednesday September 13, 2017

Robotic Baby Seal Could Transform Lives 

A robotic baby seal could change the lives of residents with dementia at Invercargill’s Peacehaven Village.

Posted: Tuesday August 22, 2017

Winter Wonderland at Resthaven Village

Staff, residents and their families got right into the Christmas spirit with Gore’s Resthaven Village transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the month of June.

Posted: Tuesday August 22, 2017