- Discuss residential care available in Australia.
- Describe the methods of assessment required before older people can access residential care
- Describe Home Care Packages and the process of tailoring these to meet patient needs.
- Use a positive approach to old age and illness in older people.
- Discuss the principles of palliative care.
- Discuss effective communication skills when dealing with the patient, the patient’s family and other health professionals in a palliative care setting.
- Discuss the importance of family support.