Better end of life choices for older Aussies
South Australian aged care provider, Helping Hand Aged Care, will develop a new way of supporting older people who need...
End of Life
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Easy access to ‘in home’ end of life care
It is now easier than ever for Tasmanians to die at home surrounded by family and friends, supported by experienced... -
Nurses play vital role in care of terminally ill
A University of Queensland study has found nurses play a crucial role in decisions surrounding treatment of terminally... -
Conversations about death
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has worked with the Aged Care Channel to produce ‘Conversations about... -
Laying funeral cost fears to rest
A decision made last week in a Queensland Magistrates court may set a major precedent and help allay any fears of people... -
Supporting industry in advance care planning
A new program assisting aged care staff to enhance advance care planning and palliative care for older Australians will... -
Home care providers support for ‘home deaths’
Home care providers are offering more palliative care support services to those wishing to die at home, as a new report... -
Australians not prepared for dying with dignity
Health professionals, including those in residential aged care, must take opportunities to inquire about people’s... -
United voice for palliative care
Palliative care unites under new national brand Palliative Care Australia (PCA) and its members, the state and territory... -
New CEO for Palliative Care Australia
Liz Callaghan has been announced as the new chief executive of Palliative Care Australia (PCA). -
More patients dying in hospital receive palliative care
Palliative care related hospital admissions has risen by more than half between 2002-03 and 2011-12, according to a... -
Missing out on palliative care
Concern has emerged as a result of a new report which reveals one in 18 residential aged care residents are identified... -
Linking palliative care and residential services
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for enabling grants of up... -
Factors influencing longevity
A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report shows that, when it comes to longevity, Australians are... -
National Palliative Care Standards Review input
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is inviting interested parties to submit their feedback on the draft Standards for... -
How to support grieving patients
Western Australian researchers have found general practitioners (GPs) are in urgent need of up to date training and... -
‘Team’ approach to dying
A new approach to death and dying, adopted by an Australian aged care provider, is helping to offer a renewed focus on... -
LGBT end of life care planning ‘incomplete’
The most vulnerable groups of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community are those most likely to feel... -
A ‘great’ life and ‘good’ death
Conversations about palliative care and assisted dying are critical as advances in technology, ageing populations and... -
Vulnerable homeless need palliative care
On any given night in Australia, there are more than 105,000 people who are homeless. These people face significant... -
Ten tips to ‘die’ the way you want
Author and healthcare ethicist, Dr Sarah Winch, has provided 10 tips to take control of your death at a National...
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