Aromatherapy for Palliative Care – VIDEO

Aromatherapy has be shown to be beneficial for people in palliative care and their families. Learn more about how essential oils and massage can help people.

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Older Australians receiving palliative care only in final days, new data shows

Only 38 per cent of older Australians received specialist palliative care in their final year of life. New national data shows most support begins in the last two weeks, despite strong evidence that earlier access leads to better outcomes. Read More

Nurses will soon be able to prescribe PBS drugs. Here’s what that means for you

Running out of medication could soon become less stressful. New laws will allow qualified registered nurses to prescribe certain PBS medicines, improving access to treatment in aged care, palliative care and regional Australia. Read More

Holistic palliative care is in the conversations of dying well

What does it really take to help someone die well? Registered nurse and researcher Priyanka Vandersman says palliative care isn't just the "pointy end". It's the whole journey, including the small declines, extra falls and repeat infections that signal change. Real holistic care means noticing these moments and starting honest conversations sooner. Read More
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