Addressing cultural fears of talking about death and dying in aged care Most Chinese people believe it is taboo to talk about death when the person is still alive, so... Read more...
When your heart is in two places at once - End-of-life care for older first-generation migrants Dr Gerber and her NARI colleagues Associate Professor Bianca Brijnath, Emma Maharaj, and Dr... Read more...
Palliative medication at the end of life: an honour and a right Palliative medications are a key component of good palliative care and can help to provide pain... Read more...
'Dying to talk' death cafes spark end of life care conversations in aged care As a palliative care nurse, I was involved as a stakeholder with Multicultural Village Aged Care... Read more...
How the ELDAC Working Together Program is helping us improve our advance care planning We were interested in participating in the ELDAC Working Together Program because we have been... Read more...
Mental health and older adults: the importance of being present Work with advanced seniors, perhaps more than for any other group of adults, demands an ability... Read more...
When the nurse becomes the carer, knowledge can be a two-edged sword Learning a loved one has a terminal illness is a tragic and unforgettable moment, made even more... Read more...
Mental health and older adults: adapting acceptance and commitment therapy Mental health issues for older people are common and can include wide-ranging problems such as... Read more...
Mental health and older adults: working with grief Grief and loss often impact older adults more, which can increase their likelihood of developing... Read more...