Dying in place

Read the palliAGED evidence summary on Talking about end of life. This explains the importance of open conversations with older people to ensure their wishes are known to help them, their family, and other supporters prepare emotionally and practically for the end of life.

Watch this SBS Australia video about Kristen, the widow of Tony, who preferred to die at home. Hear how they were supported to keep his wishes in the final weeks of his life.

Visit the Palliative Care Australia (PCA) website to access the resource Dying to talk discussion starter and use it with the people that you’re caring for to help them make decisions and plan ahead.

To understand your role in assisting those you care for to plan their care, visit the Advance Care Planning Australia website section for Health professionals. This outlines various aspects of advance planning that you need to consider and how advance planning can be documented into an advance care directive.