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In Home Palliative Care Victoria

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9001 9762

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25.01.2022 Star Health has opened a new COVID-19 screening clinic in Prahran. Call them to register before attending. To find out if you meet the criteria for testing call 1800 675 398. Star Health

24.01.2022 Breast Cancer Signs & Symptoms: - a lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit you might feel the lump but not see it - a change to the skin, such as puckering or dimpling a change in the colour of the breast the breast may look red or inflamed - a change to the nipple, for example it has become pulled in (inverted)... - rash or crusting around the nipple - any unusual liquid (discharge) from either nipple changes in size or shape of the breast. Pain in your breasts is not usually a sign of breast cancer. But look out for pain that’s there all or most of the time. TLC: Touch Look Check Touch your breasts: can you feel anything unusual? Look for changes: does anything look different? Check any changes with your GP https://breastcancernow.org///signs-symptoms-breast-cancer See more

21.01.2022 The "Everything happens for a reason statement". These words hurt more grieving people every day all over the world. There is a time and a place for that kind of statement and it is not after a loss. Angie Cartwright

19.01.2022 Need in-home nursing or respite care for children with injury, disability, ASD and additional needs? Call on Clare provides respite care for a few hours during the day or overnight or for longer periods like a few weeks. You might use respite care occasionally or on a regular basis. Your child can be cared for in your home. It can be hard to take a break from caring for your child. But it’s good for you, your family and your child.... Caring can be stressful and emotionally and physically tiring. Taking a break gives you the chance to recharge and look after yourself. Taking a break can also give you a chance to spend time with your partner or other children. Respite care is also a break for your child. Your child can have a change from her usual routine and do something different. This can help her develop new skills and some independence. Call us now to find out how we can help on 03 9001 9762

18.01.2022 The decision to have major surgery can be a difficult one. Shared Decision Making involves patients in the decisions about their surgical care and outcomes with the expertise from their care teams. This film is a helpful resource to share with your patients in regards to decision making and future planning.

16.01.2022 Attending appointments can be very stressful. Getting there’s only half the battle. Grasping jargon and asking the right questions can also be difficult. As can recalling and relating information accurately to the satisfaction of carers and loved ones. Many people like to be independent using trusted support only when needed. If no friends or family members are available to help with an appointment, Call on Clare is there. We provide confidence and peace of mind at single a...nd ongoing appointments. Our service is as comprehensive as necessary and can see us: -Gather all required paperwork for the appointment. -Help the patient get ready. -Drive to and from the appointment (on time and in comfort). -Help the patient from the car/taxi to the appointment. -Attend the appointment, discuss medical issues and translate jargon into simple language. -Organise necessary follow-ups with other professionals. -Communicate test, x-ray and other results to relevant people. -Take, scan and send notes to loved ones and care/residential staff (and keep a file copy). -Organise hospital stays (e.g. pack a bag, contact relevant people, organise pets, cancel deliveries, secure the home). -Visit the patient in hospital. -Attend to errands and requests.

15.01.2022 Grief Never Ends.

14.01.2022 June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - Bowel Cancer Australia's signature event to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer and funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to the prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,336 people a year) - but it's one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early. While the... risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn't discriminate, affecting men and women, young and old. 296 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week (15,352 people a year). Bowel Cancer Awareness Month has a positive message - saving lives through early detection. Spread the awareness. More info at https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer-awareness #bowelcancerawareness #callonclare #SpreadTheWord

13.01.2022 Women aged 20-39 account for around 5 per cent of all breast cancer diagnoses in Australia. ‘That means two young women every day hear the news they have breast cancer. In the middle of the whirlwind of decisions they have to make around treatment, these young women also have to consider the risk to their fertility.’ Fertility specialist Associate Professor Kate Stern said it was important for young women to be informed about the fertility risks of their treatment. A lot of y...oung women diagnosed with breast cancer will have chemotherapy. It is very effective against cancer cells, but can reduce the total number of eggs. That’s why it is vital for these young women to consider fertility as part of their treatment regimen. ‘Having a breast cancer diagnosis is really overwhelming. It's so important to have your oncology team, your treatment team and your fertility team working. https://www.youtube.com/watch See more

12.01.2022 Today is World MS Day. Every day, people living with MS do whatever it takes to move their lives forward despite the challenges. By sharing their stories, we help people better understand life with MS and become inspired to do whatever it takes to change the world for people living with MS. Having a chronic illness, like MS, can leave you feeling lonely and isolated. Our animation highlights the importance of connections, especially after the events of 2020. By staying conne...cted with family and friends, you can weather any storm. This day brings the global MS community together on 30 May to share stories, raise awareness, and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Learn more about MS and how you can support and bring awareness with this short video. https://youtu.be/6LzCBphXzFQ

12.01.2022 Living with dignity and having control over our own life is something we often take for granted. However, when a person has a serious illness and death is expected additional support from others is often needed. Palliative care supports you to live the best life you can with a... life-limiting illness. The focus is on quality of life. This booklet provides a starting point to learn about palliative care and the support available. https://www.caresearch.com.au//CareSearch-Understanding-Pa

09.01.2022 Devastated and sad’ after 36 years of research early detection of ovarian cancer doesn’t save lives. There have been significant improvements in ovarian cancer treatment involving surgery and chemotherapy, but the sad and frustrating truth is of the four women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Australia each day, three will eventually die from the disease. The diagnosis of ovarian cancer is dependent on women reporting symptoms to their doctor. However, few develop symptoms ...until they have advanced stage cancer, by which time the outlook is poor. Of all women’s cancers, ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate, with just 46% of patients in Australia surviving five years. For breast cancer, it’s now 91%. https://oncologynews.com.au/devastated-and-sad-after-36-ye/

08.01.2022 Call on Clare Community Nursing Service enables people to remain in their own home while receiving personalised and flexible support. We are highly regarded for our responsiveness and can often be with the client within two hours of receiving a call. Other Specialist Nursing services we also deliver include: ... -Palliative Care - through to end-of-life care- syringe driver competency, management of breakthrough pain relief -Wound specialists, VAC dressings, ports, complex wound care and assessments -Continence assessments and management - suprapubic, urethral, adult/paediatric -Medication management -Stoma care -Attend assessments, Mini-Mental and Psychogeriatric Assessments -Adult and Paediatric specialist nurses We work with NDIS clients and are an Aged Care Provider.

06.01.2022 Why People Who Are Dying Wont Talk About Death & Dying. People who are dying usually know what is happening to them. Nevertheless, when a dying person believes relatives and friends can’t cope with the truth, it can be hard for them to talk about what they’re experiencing or ask for what they want or need. The most important gift you can give to a dying person is to listen. https://www.dyingmatters.org/page/TalkingAboutDeathDying

06.01.2022 At Call on Clare, we understand that looking after a loved one with a life-limiting illness can be stressful and overwhelming at times. We tailor our palliative care to each client's individual needs while supporting you and your family during this difficult time. Our Palliative Care Nursing Service, available 24 hours, provides a holistic approach, preserving dignity and choice and ensuring the highest quality care. ... Read on to find out more about the Call on Care services available for palliative care. https://callonclare.com.au/palliative-care/ #palliativecare #callonclare #inhomecareservices

03.01.2022 "Keeping your family strong in an extraordinarily stressful time." This is a Blog of a family whose daughter is diagnosed with Batten's Disease. "We Couldn't Save Our Girl But We Could Save Our Marriage"... We’d been a team for a number of years, partners in show choir and dates for the prom. We grew up together, earned college degrees, bought a house and got a dog. We painted the nursery, put together the crib, tried to match a name to our first baby and a bouquet of dreams. She was born seemingly healthy. She learned to talk early, waving and saying hi. Her favourite word was shoe. And everything was perfect. Until it wasn’t. We tried to take care of details, to tidy what could not really be tidied but often we sat together frozen while so much awfulness unspooled around us. We couldn’t save our girl, but we could save our marriage. As the arms of grief had draped themselves around us, we held one another tighter. Caregiving is tough and lonely, and we needed each other more than ever. https://courageousparentsnetwork.org/

03.01.2022 "Moments That Matter" These are real stories of people facing the end of their lives. They are about love, freedom, family, home, joy, purpose and trust. These are moments of beauty in our lives. These are moments that matter. https://momentsthatmatter.org.au/

03.01.2022 Mary Lloyd has breast cancer. "It has been a strange feeling hearing my possible death openly labelled inconsequential by public figures, commentators and even by some of my friends." My best protection right now is to avoid coming into contact with the virus entirely, and my best chance of that happening is if it is not spreading within my community. For that to happen, us potential 4 per centers are depending on hundreds of thousands of random strangers to be vigilant and ...take sensible precautions, not because they are worried they might die of the disease, but because they care enough about potentially thousands of vulnerable people who could. Right now, we are not feeling that love. https://www.abc.net.au//cancer-chemo-and-coronavi/12056582