Patient and Family Resources
- WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE
- BLADDER AND BOWEL CARE
- CARING FOR A LOVED ONE AT HOME
- CAREGIVER SUPPORT
- DEMENTIA CARE
- FATIGUE
- GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT
- MANAGING BREATHLESSNESS
- MENTAL HEALTH
- MANAGING PAIN
- MOUTH CARE
- NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
- PRESSURE INJURIES
Find out more about what Palliative Care is here.
Managing incontinence and constipation is aimed at ensuring dignity and comfort for patients facing these challenges.
Caring for a dying loved one at home can be daunting. This hand out will assist families and carers in understanding what the elements of care are. that needs to be paid attention to in this time.
Crossing the Creek is a book for the dying, caregivers, clinicians, family members and friends. It is a practical guide to understanding the dying process. Text content
Caring for someone you love with a serious illness can be rewarding and challenging. This information guide discusses the importance of caregiver support.
Understanding and addressing the unique challenges of dementia is crucial to providing compassionate support to patients and families.
Fatigue is a very common symptom amongst palliative care patients. Here are some tips that may be helpful for you.
Losing someone you care about can be really tough, but there are ways to deal with the sadness and start feeling better.
Breathlessness is a common symptom experienced by patients with serious illness. These handouts give valuable tips to patients and families in managing breathlessness.
This guide is for individuals living with a serious illness, providing insight into anxiety and depression and offering home-based coping techniques.
CANSA, PALPRAC and PatchSA have collaborated to create an easy-to-understand guide in managing cancer pain, for adults and children.
Oral morphine is an essential component in the management of dyspnoea and pain. This flyer gives clear instructions to patients and families on the use of oral morphine at home.
There are many untrue myths about morphine, In this information guide, we talk about some of the common ones.
This guide offers helpful tips for proper mouth care at home for palliative care patients.
Addressing nutrition and hydration is vital in palliative care to ensure patients’ comfort and well-being throughout their journey.
In palliative care, preventing pressure injuries is crucial for maintaining comfort and quality of life for patients. This handout provides useful information about pressure injuries.