Talking About Aging, Death and Dying

Available Dates:

Monday 20 November 2023 | 9:00am - 10:30am

Monday 26 February 2024 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cost: Free ticketed event | Venue: Your computer

Designed for:

Administrative Staff, Non-Clinical Staff, Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Liaison officers, Patient Care Assistants and Paid Carers

Series: RACEPC Communicate | Facility Challenge Series

Title: Talking About Aging Death and Dying

Overview:

Each team member working in a Residential Aged Care facility play an enormous part in a resident’s life and wellbeing. Compassionate staff contribute to and foster the environment this person now calls their home. The aging, dying and death concept can be a fearful experience for both the resident and their loved ones. This is also the case for the staff and other residents working and living in the facility.

Working in an environment with residents who are aging and dying can be demanding of you both professionally and personally. Each and every staff member are integral to creating a safe and compassionate experience for all.

This session aims to talk about aging, dying and death:

• How do I know a resident is dying?

• What do I or don’t I say!

• Removing stigma and common misconceptions around death and dying!

• How can I support (and be understanding of) residents, families, and colleagues.

• When is it appropriate to inform clinical staff of conversations or observations with family members/ residents?

The concept of a ‘good death’ or ‘dying well’ is subjective, however there are many agreed contributing factors. We hope by joining us for this webinar, you gain confidence and enhance your knowledge in talking about aging, death, and dying.

Presented By:

Ed Gaudoin

Clinical Nurse & Nurse Educator

End of Life Coordinator, Brightwater.

Jo Whitley

End of Life Choices Coordinator (EoLCC) and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD),

East Metropolitan Health Services.