palliAGED is the palliative care evidence and practice information resource for the Australian aged care sector. Providing support for health and care practitioners as well as resource developers, the website also provides trustworthy information for older Australians, their families and friends. palliAGED is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
External link for palliAGED
Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park
Adelaide, SA, 5001, AU
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‘When I first met Michael, he told me he stays in bed most days and missed going to his local cafe where the staff knew him and his coffee order. Now that’s exactly what we do together to get him out and about. I make sure to give him enough notice, so he has time to dress up in his suit and tie.’ ☕💕 Silvia pays regular visits to 98-year-old Michael through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. Read more of their story at 💻 https://lnkd.in/g9uXee2h
There is a need for greater recognition of spiritual care in Australia’s aged care system and for a culturally safe and appropriate model of care for aged care, in line with The National Guidelines for Spiritual Care in Aged Care. Read 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRSAjEj2 #AgedCare #SpiritualCare #CulturalCare
"There is extensive need for a palliative approach to care in residential aged care where most deaths result from a life‐limiting illness." Find out more in this recent study estimating potential palliative care needs of Australia's residential aged care population. It uses a validated algorithm to assess needs based on causes of death among residents. Read 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghhfa2rs #PallCare #ResidentialAgedCare #Evidence
The new year is an excellent time to build upon your skills, knowledge and confidence in providing end-of-life care in aged care. Being able to recognise the signs when a resident is dying equips aged care staff to provide effective care to the resident and prepare the family. Watch this video outlining the signs when a resident is approaching the end of their life ▶️ vimeo.com/871336521 #ResidentialAgedCare #EndofLifeCare #RecognisingDying #EducationonTheRun
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Two new booklets about the Support at Home program are now available for older people, families and carers. 📄 This includes a booklet tailored for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to help them navigate the Support at Home program. You or your organisation can find the booklets on our website to learn more about: ✅ what’s changing with in-home aged care ✅ how to enter the Support at Home program ✅ what’s included from 1 July 2025. To read and download, visit 💻 https://lnkd.in/gP_WZEFX
How will the Tip Sheets for Careworkers help your aged care staff? 🗨️ What palliative care staff have said: "For staff for whom English is not a first language, selected “snippets” are useful and avoid information being overwhelming." palliAGED helps make training easier. Explore resource online or order print copies for free 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmWNZtrn #AgedCare #ResidentialAgedCare #StaffTraining
Having conversations with family about a resident's health can be challenging. Regularly checking in and dedicating time to address any concerns that the family may have is important. Watch for more tips ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g9ynMfvd #EducationOnTheRun #AgedCare #ResidentialAgedCare #HealthConversations
Want to provide better care? Learn from different experiences in residential aged care. Explore Peter's journey in aged care after experiencing a stroke. Learn how to recognise signs of deterioration and what actions you can do to support the resident and their families. ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gFaJQsiK #ResidentialAgedCare #AgedCare #Stroke #AgedCareJourneys
The Christmas period is a joyful time of celebration for many, but for some older people, the holiday season can be a very lonely time. Here are some tips your service can use to improve the wellbeing of older people this holiday season: https://lnkd.in/g6ib35Ng
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our achievements this year, particularly our project partners, advisory group, team members, and funders. We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and look forward to working with the sector in 2025 as we continue to improve the quality of palliative care for all older people living in Australia. Our office will be closed from 20 December and will re-open on 6 January 2025. We will recommence processing orders from Monday 6 January 2025. In case you missed it, read our last newsletter for the year 👇 https://lnkd.in/gGsba_qA