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These articles are part of the Palliative Perspectives blog addressing palliative care, and end-of-life care issues around ageing and aged care.

Do we really need a web-based guide to discuss end-of-life values and treatment preferences?

An article written by Magnolia Cardona

  • 7 September 2023
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Do we really need a web-based guide to discuss end-of-life values and treatment preferences?

Conversations around prognosis and personal preferences for end-of-life management options can be difficult for both clinicians and their patients. Dr Magnolia Cardona describes CHAT, an easy to administer, user-friendly online conversation guide supporting clinicians to start an ‘honest discussion journey’ with older patients or aged care residents approaching the end of life.

Enhancing palliative care at home: The role of generalist home care services

An article written by Georgina Johnstone, Leanne Davey, Janeen Cato and Professor Judy Lowthian.

  • 7 September 2023
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Enhancing palliative care at home: The role of generalist home care services

G Johnstone, L Davey, J Cato and Professor J Lowthian discuss the role of home care services and the challenges in meeting palliative care patient needs.

Staff perspectives on end-of-life care for people living with dementia in residential aged care homes

An article written by Madeleine Juhrmann

  • 28 June 2023
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Staff perspectives on end-of-life care for people living with dementia in residential aged care homes

In Australia, more than 50% of people living in residential aged care homes (care homes) have a dementia diagnosis. Madeleine Juhrmann discusses her team's research exploring staff perspectives on end-of-life care for people with dementia in care homes. 

What does a best practice model of integrated palliative care for people with advanced dementia look like translated into practice?

An article written by Dr. Suzanne Lewis

  • 15 June 2023
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What does a best practice model of integrated palliative care for people with advanced dementia look like translated into practice?

People with dementia have different care and support needs at their end of life compared to people with other life-limiting illnesses. Dr. Suzanne Lewis discusses her team's research in identifying best practice models of care for people in the advanced and end stages of dementia, and appropriate support for their families and carers.

Aged care journeys at the heart of new careworker training resources

An article written by Dr. Katrina Erny-Albrecht

  • 25 May 2023
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Aged care journeys at the heart of new careworker training resources

Aged care journeys are different for everyone. For careworkers providing care to an older person, knowing when and how to help can make a world of difference. Dr. Katrina Erny-Albrecht introduces the new palliAGED training resource, ‘Aged care journeys for palliative care’, and discusses the importance of workplace training in supporting careworkers and the important work they do.

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