Vulnerable older people at risk at end of life The end of life makes older people more vulnerable to elder abuse. Dr Kelly Purser and Associate Professor Tina Cockburn from the Australian Centre for Health Law Research,... Read more... 27/09/2018 | Community | Older Australia Tags: End-of-Life Care Views: 1426
The importance of palliAGED in rural and remote nursing About a third of Australian nurses work in rural and remote practice and many are sole practitioners working in geographically diverse and challenging areas. This requires... Read more... 19/09/2018 | Health Professionals | Primary health care Tags: palliAGED | Digital health Views: 1478
How well prepared are health professionals to have tough conversations that matter? Many health professionals would like to help patients with advance care planning. However, most of them need more training and support to improve their skills and confidence.... Read more... 12/09/2018 | Health Professionals | HP Education Tags: Advance care planning Views: 1573
New palliative care helpline: 1800 870 155 The End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) helpline (1800 870 155) offers free access to information over the phone to people caring for older Australians with a... Read more... 10/09/2018 | Community | Older Australia Tags: ELDAC | Digital health Views: 1125