by Support Marketing | Sep 30, 2021
Palliative care is for anyone who has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness that cannot be cured. For some people, palliative care may be required from the time of diagnosis and provided alongside the treatments given by other doctors in managing the symptoms of...
by Support Marketing | Sep 30, 2021
It is a natural instinct to help a dying family member or friend. Your care, empathy and compassion shown in practical support will be challenged in witnessing their suffering. At the same time we may worry if we are doing the “right thing” in meeting the...
by Support Marketing | Sep 30, 2021
Palliative care is specialised medical care for people living with a serious illness. The term “palliative care” derives from the word “palliate”, which means to reduce or alleviate suffering. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and...
by Support Marketing | Sep 30, 2021
Helping your family and loved ones come to terms with your death Australian priest and theologian, David Ranson spent some time as a Hospital Chaplain in Melbourne. In reflecting on this experience, Ranson recounts: ‘I recall in the space of one week alone attending...
by Support Marketing | Sep 30, 2021
People who are diagnosed with a serious illness often talk about having to put their lives on hold while they receive treatment. These are living losses that we will grieve. The certainties of daily life and our future will look radically different to what we...
