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In my father’s final weeks, there came a point at which it became clear that my mother could no longer cope with caring for him at home on her own. He was so unwell, upset and angry, and losing control of his body. It was absolutely heartbreaking. One day, when things were particularly bad, we... Read More

Death is inevitable, and in a civilised society everyone deserves a good one. It would therefore be logical to expect aged-care homes would provide superior end-of-life care. But sadly, palliative care options are often better for those living outside residential aged care than those in it. Read More

On International Nurses Day we speak to residence manager, Vicki Cain, about the aged care reforms adding to workloads without improving the experience of residents. “We need to advocate and occasionally agitate for the changes.” Read More