99770026 Frequently Asked Questions 20 Links and Support 22 This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Your Information and Privacy 23 under the Department of Health and Aged Care and the Victorian State Government Department of Health as Your feedback is important to us 28 part of the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Project. [...] Recognising and informing the palliative care team and the aged care “Understanding pain The process of dying and a person’s home team about the unique signs of management, managing pain or distress that you observe in side effects with the death are uniquely individual your family member is important. [...] Secretions Breathing (noisy breathing) What you may see What you can do What you may see What you can do Significant changes in breathing * If required, the MCM palliative care As coughing and swallowing reflexes * The aged care home staff will position patterns occur during the dying team can show aged care staff and diminish, saliva and mucous may them to allow the secretions to drain. [...] 14 Palliative Care in Aged Care — A Guide for Families Melbourne City Mission 15 Emotional Changes Incontinence as Death Approaches What you may see What you can do What you may see What you can do As they get weaker, the muscles of * Watch for signs of incontinence and As death approaches, the person may * If possible, try not to become the bowel and bladder may relax and report to care staff if. [...] Usually, a person will be able to The aged care home is primarily How does palliative care Our specialised palliative care be supported and given holistic responsible for the day-to-day differ from the current team is here to support the aged care to enable them to die at care of your family member.
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Table of Contents
- Contact MCM Palliative Care 2
- Interpreting Service 2
- Contents 2
- MCM Palliative Care 3
- Melbourne City Mission MCM provides specialised palliative care services to people living in aged care homes within the Northwest region of Melbourne. 3
- Our Aged Care Team 3
- The Aged Care Team is a specialist palliative care consult team staffed by Clinical Nurse Consultants and Allied Care. 3
- Admission to an aged care home is usually marked by a decline in health and the functions of daily life. 4
- Information resource for families 4
- Having the Palliative Care Team involved means we have support 247. If we have any concerns we can just call which is invaluable. 4
- Understanding Palliative Care 5
- Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life for residents who are facing a life-limiting illness and their families. 5
- MCMPC helped me understand the processes. They guided me about outcomes and consequences. 5
- Good Days and Bad 5
- The Last Days and Weeks 5
- MCMPC supported me very well. Overall my experience with palliative care was positive and my man was shown full respect and dignity 5
- The Process of Dying 6
- Understanding pain management managing side effects with the different medications what to expect and knowing you were there You were wonderful and I thank you 6
- Pain 6
- Pain is a distressing symptom that can be both physical and psychological in nature. 6
- Increased fatigue or weakness 7
- Breathing 7
- What you may see 7
- What you can do 7
- Swallowing Difficulties or Not Eating Drinking 7
- Secretions noisy breathing 7
- What you may see 7
- What you can do 7
- I was provided with greater explanationin depth conversation of what palliative care means and why someone is in palliative care. I needed time to digest this and understand what is to come with time. 8
- Overall what was provided was an excellent and invaluable service. Having you available gave me the support then and now to get through difficult situations. 8
- Confusion 8
- Restlessness 8
- What you may see 8
- What you can do 8
- Incontinence 9
- Temperature 9
- What you may see 9
- What you can do 9
- Emotional Changes as Death Approaches 9
- What you may see What you can do 9
- Take a break 10
- Good nutrition and hydration 10
- Its good to talk 10
- Looking after yourself 10
- Looking after yourself whilst caring for someone you love at the end of their life is never easy. 10
- Grief and Bereavement Support 10
- The grief counsellor was very helpful and caring. They gave me lots of kind and helpful advice 10
- And remember while it can feel like you arent helping at all hearing is one of the last senses to go before death. 10
- So keep talking or play familiar music. You are making a difference just by being. 10
- Frequently Asked Questions 11
- Can my family member receive palliative care in their aged care home 11
- How does palliative care differ from the current care my family member receives 11
- What can I do to help my family member 11
- Does morphine or similar medications make death occur faster 11
- My family member has stopped eating and drinking will they die of starvation 11
- What do I do about funeral arrangements 11
- Is it preferable and or always possible for residents to die in their aged care home 11
- What happens after my family member dies 11
- Who should I speak to if I have concerns about the day-to-day care my family member is receiving 11
- Support Resources Your Information and Privacy 12
- Your feedback is important 12
- Contact MCM Palliative Care 13
- Interpreting Service 13
