Last Days: navigating death and dying

HammondCare has developed the Last Days and Last Days Dementia community programs to help carers understand what to expect, bust myths and provide practical resources when caring for a person who is facing the end of their life.

Delivered by a palliative or dementia care specialist, either face-to-face or online, the workshop equips participants with knowledge and tools to navigate the last days, including links to local palliative care support services and a comprehensive resource to refer to throughout this journey.

Especially for carers in rural and regional Australia, who sometimes feel alone as they deal with this unfamiliar and deeply emotional situation, the program could make a huge difference by helping them feel prepared and understand their options.

Included in the workshop:

  • What to expect and the role of palliative care.

  • What a ‘good death’ might look like, and the choices we have.

  • How to have conversations about dying and plan for what’s ahead.

  • Practical information to assist with getting affairs in order.

  • Possible care choices and support available as we near death.

  • How grief and loss can impact individuals and support available.

  • Common rituals, rules and regulations around death.

Workshops

Wagga Wagga: 15 April 2024, 1-4pm

Tumut: 16 April 2024, 9.20am-12.30pm

Moama/Echuca:- 18 April 2024, 9.20am-12.30pm

Online: 30 April 2024, 10am-1pm

Online: 1 May 2024, 1-4pm (Last Days Dementia)

Reserve your spot – it’s free!

Cristy Houghton