Hashtag
The Times

We all hope for a 'good death'. But many aged-care residents are denied proper end-of-life care

  • Written by Davina Porock, Professor of Nursing, Director of Centre for Research in Aged Care, Edith Cowan University
We all hope for a 'good death'. But many aged-care residents are denied proper end-of-life careShutterstock

Death is inevitable, and in a civilised society everyone deserves a good one. It would therefore be logical to expect aged-care homes would provide superior end-of-life care. But sadly, palliative care options are often better for those living outside residential aged care than those in it.

More than a quarter of a million older...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. Attorney-General Christian Porter declares alleged rape 'did not happen' – and he won't stand down
  2. In Victoria, animal abuse may soon be considered a form of family violence. Here's why that matters
  3. Senator Hanson-Young's defamation win reminds us how the law can silence sexual slurs and raise survivors' voices
  4. a joyful immersion and subversion of expectations between the bowling lanes
  5. Biden is already carving out a different Middle East policy from Trump — and even Obama

Health & Wellness

Looking After a Hearing Aid: The Small Daily Habits That Matter

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

A hearing aid is a small electronic device worn close to skin, sweat and earwax, and it needs regular care to keep working as it should. Most of that care is simple and takes only a minute or two, b...

What to Look for When Choosing a Dental Clinic Melbourne Patients Can Rely On

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Look at the Range of Dental Care Available Choosing a dental practice is easier when patients can access different types of care in one place. A dental clinic Melbourne patients visit may provide gen...

What Do Clinical Teams Need from Their Surgical Supply Partners?

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

In clinical settings, surgical supply partners aren’t just vendors. They sit quietly behind the scenes of operating lists, specialist consultations, treatment rooms and recovery workflows. When they...

hacklink esim usazlibraryzlibraryz-libraryFanatikbetmarsbahisjojobetnot on gamestopuk casinos not on gamstopgrandpashabet resmi girişYurtdışı TurYurtdışı Turkadıköy escortjojobetjojobet giriş