Why don’t we talk about dying? Palliative care plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life and the dying experience, yet access to these services remains unequal, especially in regional areas.... Read more... 16/04/2024 | Blog | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals Tags: Palliative Care | End of life conversations | Death and dying Views: 556
Once Upon Your Story: The award-winning Eastern Palliative Care volunteer-based... Storytelling can be a powerful tool, providing meaning and connection for people receiving palliative care. Krystal Wallis, Program Development and Volunteer Services Manager,... Read more... 22/11/2023 | Blog | Health Professionals | Primary health care Tags: Palliative Care | End of life conversations Views: 825
My life choices: A study of Chinese-speaking older Australians and their attitudes and... Many individuals in the Chinese-speaking community come from countries or regions where death is considered a taboo topic, making it challenging to initiate discussions about... Read more... 27/09/2023 | Blog | Community | Older Australia | Diverse Communities | Patients and Carers | Aged Care in home Tags: Advance care planning | End of life conversations | Chinese-speaking | Older Australians Views: 1114
Do we really need a web-based guide to discuss end-of-life values and treatment... Conversations around prognosis and personal preferences for end-of-life management options can be difficult for both clinicians and their patients. Dr Magnolia Cardona... Read more... 6/09/2023 | Blog | CareSearch Project | Older Australia | Patients and Carers | Residential Aged Care Tags: End of life conversations Views: 1216