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Palliative Care Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9662 9644

Address: Level 2/182 Victoria Parade 3002

Website: http://www.pallcarevic.asn.au

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25.01.2022 Over the past seven months, many of us have experienced loneliness. This article is exploring the possible benefits of being alone. #COVID19 #mentalhealth #loneliness #solitude #livingwell

21.01.2022 When someone is grieving people say and do often the wrong things. Here are 4 tips to consider. #whatsyourgrief #grief #mentalhealth #livingwell #friendship

18.01.2022 'Dementia Consultant, Rachael Wonderlin shares 16 things that she would want to create more awareness for people caring for those with dementia.' #dementia #carers #livingwell

18.01.2022 'We should be supporting older people to maintain sexual activity that is appropriate to their needs and abilities.' #livingwell #seniors #olderpeople #mentalhealth

17.01.2022 Let's talk about death a bit more and worry about it less. If we know what to expect a little bit perhaps it won't be so difficult. #dyingwell #hospicenewzealand #carers #palliativecare

17.01.2022 There isn’t one black-and-white answer to this question. Generally #WYG believes it might be a good thing to acknowledge your grief and to tell children about deceased loved ones. #grief #mentalhealth #childrenandgrief #livingwell

17.01.2022 People who are currently caring, or have cared for a loved one, were asked to share the words they wish they’d heard early in their experience. #carers #palliativecare #mentalhealth #selfcare #grief

13.01.2022 A retreat for grieving parents provides therapeutic benefits. All workshop leaders are bereaved parents themselves. #grief #bearevedparents #livingwell #creativetherapy

12.01.2022 When doctors told William’s family there was no longer any treatment available to help him fight his cancer, they started putting end-of-life plans in place. #cancer #endoflifecare #palliativecare

12.01.2022 Felicity Chapman, Mental Health Clinician and Aged Care Specialist, developed a set of principles that can help professionals in their quest of engaging an older adult and being present with them. #mentalhealth #agedcare

11.01.2022 Dignity is a basic human need; it’s our sense of self-worth, respect and esteem. Here are some tips on how to provide dignified care. #carers #livingwell

10.01.2022 With the annual flower and art festival, Floriade, cancelled an aged care home in Canberra decided to bring the festival to the residents. #agedcare #flowers #gardens #floriade

09.01.2022 While Australia is adapting to a new normal as the immediate threat of COVID-19 wanes, it's still important of reaching out to grandparents and older people in communities to help battle loneliness. #loneliness #covid19 #mentalhealth

09.01.2022 After her cancer diagnosis Tina had to let go of some of her passions, and embrace what recovering from cancer gave her instead. #livingwell #cancer #disability

09.01.2022 Happy International Volunteer Managers Day! It's a day to celebrate leaders of volunteers for their outstanding work to manage the challenges they face due to COVID-19 and their amazing efforts to plan for a safe return of their volunteers. #IVMDay2020 #VolunteerManagement

08.01.2022 Some people might feel nervous about socialising or going out again. However, it’s important to remember there are ways to cope. #covid19 #anxiety #selfcare #mentalhealth

08.01.2022 Older people need support to continue making choices about their own lives, even as they approach death. #qualityoflife #agedcare #advancecareplanning #endoflifecare

07.01.2022 'Dubbed the ‘Living Cocoon,’ the coffin gives an option for a more ecologically conscious generation who may want to leave a positive impact on the planet after they’ve gone.' #dyingwell

07.01.2022 People with dementia and with physical conditions have the same human rights as we do. And they want to be as useful as possible, they want to have a reason to get up in the morning. #agedcare #dementia #livingwell

06.01.2022 Palliative Care Physician Dr Kathryn Mannix shares 4 important things to think about ahead of starting an Advance Care Plan. #advancecareplanning #livingwell

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the volunteers of the Northern Specialist Palliative Care Service which were recognised for their dedication at the Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards 2020. #volunteering #palliativecare

03.01.2022 The use of sensory activities, e.g. fidget blankets, can help people living with dementia make more meaningful connections to their past memories that may otherwise be difficult to recall. #dementia #agedcare #livingwell

02.01.2022 Matt has a rare, aggressive cancer. He 'may have weeks or days left, but he’s facing them as he has faced any other adventure: with anticipation mixed with a bit of fear, with hope and an incredible peace.' #cancer #advancecareplanning #endoflife #qualityoflife #hope