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It's estimated that only 25% of older Australians aged 65+ years have documented their preferences in an Advance Care Directive, it can be surmised that we’re heading towards the ‘perfect storm’ in coming months. . Do you need help with your loved ones AdvanceCareDirective? What Do I Do? . . .

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It's estimated that only 25% of older Australians aged 65+ years have documented their preferences in an Advance Care Directive, it can be surmised that we’re heading towards the ‘perfect storm’ in coming months. . Do you need help with your loved ones AdvanceCareDirective? What Do I Do? . . .

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When the small things become extraordinarily important

When the small things become extraordinarily important

This post was originally from CareSearch.

Although functional decline is inevitable at the end-of-life, or when someone has an incurable disease or motor-neuron disease, the drive for these people to stay independent increases instead. The occupational theraphist (OT) then has to key roles to play – optimise a person’s independence and participation as function declines and support active…

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Insight into being a carer

Insight into being a carer

Republished with permission from CareSearch

When Donne was diagnosed with late stage oesophageal cancer, her daughter took up the responsibility to care for her needs. For most of the 6 months of caring, Donne was either asleep or had friends over for chats. Their efforts in trying to go on their normal daily routines were criticised and labelled as being in denial.

However, it was the additional…