In palliative care, an individual who supports someone with a terminal or life-limiting illness is known as the carer or caregiver. This person may be […]
An illness that is life-limiting can affect the wellbeing and functionality of a person’s entire social network. Caregiving can be an extremely rewarding and positive […]
The following are some recommended strategies to minimise stress and maximise rewards for caregivers:
In most cases, people with life-limiting illnesses prefer to be cared for at home. Carers can access a wide range of community support services and […]
Taking care of a person at home can be rewarding for the caregiver but can also become an all-consuming endeavor. As the illness progresses, homecare […]
Palliative care and the handling of death and bereavement are being rethought nationally and internationally. Compassionate Communities is a globally recognised method of improving the […]
Often, the realisation that a person is going to die comes as a shock. Life as they knew it has suddenly changed. People often feel […]