68th Wedding Anniversary at Resthaven Port Elliot

Congratulations to Resthaven Port Elliot residents, Mr and Mrs Bill and Aileen Mullett, who recently celebrated their 68^th wedding anniversary.

Aileen says, ‘We used to live at Somerton Park, then I fell and broke my hip, and we realised that we needed more help.’

‘Then I had another fall, and broke my other hip.’

‘We had someone coming in once a fortnight, but it really wasn’t enough. Our family was getting stressed helping.’

Realising it was time for more support, Bill and Aileen made the decision to move into Resthaven Port Elliot in August 2023, choosing the coastal location to be close to family.

‘I feel very lucky to have gotten in,’ Aileen says. ‘I would give this place five stars.’

‘When we moved in, naturally I had moments when I missed home. But then I realise how much we were struggling at home by ourselves.’

‘We’re very happy here.’

‘We’re free to go out if we want to, you can catch a cab or family comes to pick you up.’

‘The people are lovely, you meet lots of other people from the community.’

‘The care here is wonderful, especially the night care. You just ring the bell and they’re there in a flash.’

The couple were relieved that they could continue to live together in their new home, with Aileen reflecting, ‘It’s been a good marriage, I’m very lucky.’

Congratulations on 68 years of wedding bliss!

Resthaven Port Elliot is an award-winning, state of the art residential aged care home, and opened in 2015 at 3 Frederik Street. 

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