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“Managing pressure injuries at the end of life isn’t straightforward. It’s a balancing act between clinical best practic...
16/02/2026

“Managing pressure injuries at the end of life isn’t straightforward. It’s a balancing act between clinical best practice and what really matters - comfort, dignity, and quality of life.”

In our latest blog, Dr Pauline Gillan, Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Professor Christina Parker, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), explore how pressure injuries are managed and where practice does not always align with guidelines 📋.

The review highlights the challenges clinicians face and the need for person-centred 🤝, evidence-based care 📚.

Read more 🔗 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6357/How-are-pressure-injuries-managed-at-the-end-of-life

Knowing what to expect can make a difficult time a little less overwhelming.CareSearch offers clear, trusted information...
16/02/2026

Knowing what to expect can make a difficult time a little less overwhelming.

CareSearch offers clear, trusted information to help people understand what may happen as someone approaches the end of life, including changes in the body, symptoms, and how care needs may evolve.

The resources available on our 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 page are designed for patients, families, and carers, providing guidance that supports informed decisions and helps people feel more prepared during an uncertain time.

Whether you are supporting someone now or planning ahead, these resources can help you navigate what lies ahead with greater confidence.

🔗 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀: https://www.caresearch.com.au/Community/Patients-and-Carers

recognises the needs of people caring for someone facing the end of life. For rural and remote carers, they can often ...
15/02/2026

recognises the needs of people caring for someone facing the end of life. For rural and remote carers, they can often face further obstacles in addition to a role that is already challenging. The Caring in the Country Kit by CarerHelp has been specially developed to help make the caring role easier for those living in country regions of Australia.

This kit includes tips for caring for someone at the end of life, finding rural services to support them and how they can use their community network to support them.

Download this free resource here:
https://www.carerhelp.com.au/Resources/Download-resources

Chronic hiccups can have a significant impact in palliative care 🕊️“Chronic and intractable hiccups are more than just a...
12/02/2026

Chronic hiccups can have a significant impact in palliative care 🕊️

“Chronic and intractable hiccups are more than just a nuisance. They can become a relentless source of exhaustion, disrupting sleep, making it impossible to eat comfortably, and making conversation difficult”.

In this blog, Dr Adarsh Das and A/Prof Jayamangala Sampath Kondasinghe from the Palliative Care Service at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, explore the hidden impact of chronic hiccups and highlight the need for comfort-focused, person-centred care 💙

Read the blog here 👉 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6354/When-the-hiccups-dont-stop-Rethinking-care-for-a-hidden-struggle-in-palliative-care

🔍 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲s: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁When someone is seriously ill, knowing where to turn fo...
10/02/2026

🔍 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲s: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

When someone is seriously ill, knowing where to turn for help can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a patient, carer, or family member, finding the right services and support is an important first step.

CareSearch has recently reviewed and updated our Finding Services and Support pages, which bring together 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. These pages highlight government-funded programs and major services that may be able to offer advice, care, or practical support.

While the listings can’t cover every local service, they provide a reliable starting point, and we’re always keen to hear about organisations or resources we may have missed.

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://www.caresearch.com.au/Community/Patients-and-Carers/Finding-Services-and-Support

Because access to clear, trustworthy information can make a meaningful difference at a challenging time.

🧠 “Dementia is a life-limiting condition affecting over 400,000 Australians. Although dementia care is delivered by prof...
10/02/2026

🧠 “Dementia is a life-limiting condition affecting over 400,000 Australians. Although dementia care is delivered by professionals, most care is provided by family and friends.”

In this blog, Dr Claudia Meyer, Senior Research Fellow at the Bolton Clarke Research Institute, explores how respite and transition care can be reimagined through a person-centred, rights-based approach 🤝 that supports both people living with dementia and their carers. Drawing on realist research 🔍 with colleagues, the blog examines how respite and transition care programs work in real-world settings.

📖 Read the blog 🔗 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6297/Reimagining-respite-and-transition-care-for-people-living-with-dementia-A-person-centred-rights-based-approach

Study spotlight 💡Identified five key spiritual needs of adolescents with cancer - autonomy, 🤝connection, meaning, positi...
08/02/2026

Study spotlight 💡

Identified five key spiritual needs of adolescents with cancer - autonomy, 🤝connection, meaning, positivity, and coping with death.🕊️ A young person’s spiritual care plan should reflect their age, beliefs, development, and cultural background. 🌱

Read here👉https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12523037/

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Rural Carer Stories💛Hearing other carers talk about their experience can help you realise that you are not alone. Often ...
06/02/2026

Rural Carer Stories💛

Hearing other carers talk about their experience can help you realise that you are not alone. Often those who have already been through the caring experience can offer useful advice. CarerHelp features videos from people who have cared for a loved one in a rural context. They share their experiences and tips.

Explore🔗 here https://www.carerhelp.com.au/Communities/Caring-in-the-country/Rural-Carer-Stories

CarerHelp Forms 📄CarerHelp have created some simple forms to help you keep track of important information related to car...
04/02/2026

CarerHelp Forms 📄

CarerHelp have created some simple forms to help you keep track of important information related to caring. You can print these forms and keep information, such as medicines 💊 and appointments, up to date.

Download here 🔗 https://www.carerhelp.com.au/Resources/CarerHelp-Forms

Happy Primary Health Care Nurses Day 💛Today, we celebrate and thank the incredible nurses who deliver care, connection a...
03/02/2026

Happy Primary Health Care Nurses Day 💛

Today, we celebrate and thank the incredible nurses who deliver care, connection and support across Australia 💙. With more than 104,000 primary health care nurses nationwide, their role is vital in disease prevention, early intervention, and health promotion, helping Australians stay well and supported at every stage of life 🌱👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Find resources from APNA - Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association and ways to get involved 👉https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/primary-health-care-nurses-day

At CareSearch, we offer a range of palliative care resources and training to support primary health care nurses in delivering quality end-of-life and palliative care. Explore our nursing resources here:
🔗https://www.caresearch.com.au/Health-Professionals/Nurses

‘Across our network, many perspectives comingle, but when we asked our members what a ‘good death’ is, the picture becam...
03/02/2026

‘Across our network, many perspectives comingle, but when we asked our members what a ‘good death’ is, the picture became more nuanced.’ 🌱

In this blog, Shanna Provost for the Good Death Impact Network, explores the question of what a ‘good death’ really means, drawing on insights from members of the Good Death Impact Network who work across death, dying and grief. 💬 Is there a universal template for a good death? The reflections may challenge assumptions and invite readers to consider what matters most at the end of life. 🤍

Read the blog 🔗 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6296/What-is-a-good-death

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What is the CareSearch Project?

We are a project working to support Australians with life-limiting illness and those who care for them to make informed decisions.

For over a decade, we have been providing patients and their carers and family, doctors, nurses, aged care staff, allied health professionals, and researchers access to trustworthy information and best available evidence.

You can find links to our websites and our major activities below:

· CareSearch website (www.caresearch.com) · palliAGED website (www.palliaged.com) · palliAGEDgp and palliAGEDnurse apps ( http://bit.ly/palliAGEDapps) · Engagement Project (http://bit.ly/CS_EngagementPallCare) · Palliative Perspectives blogs ( http://bit.ly/CareSearchBlog)