Media Release from Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia announced the theme from 21 to 28 May this year, PCA CEO, Liz Callaghan said the week’s theme would focus on aged care, both residential and in the community.
There are over 350,000 Australians cared for by aged care providers. Maximising their quality of life and ensuring a good death for these people is important.
“Our message this National Palliative Care Week is that palliative care can be provided to people receiving aged care services, which can help manage their symptoms to improve their quality of life,” Ms Callaghan said.
Members of the community also need to be proactive in asking aged are providers about end-of-life care available within their service.
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