Care as death approaches

As death approaches, the focus of care shifts to providing comfort and preserving dignity for the person nearing the end of life. This section offers guidance to help you through this emotionally challenging time.

Look after yourself while caring

You’ll find information on end-of-life care, managing physical symptoms, and offering emotional and spiritual support. These resources are here to help you understand what to expect and provide compassionate care, ensuring that both you and the person in your care are supported during this final stage.

How we can help

Volunteer support

Carer Support Kit for Symptom Management

Spiritual Care

Counselling

Virtual Reality Volunteer Program (video)

Music therapy

Understand what is happening

Violet – planning the last stages

Facing end of life booklet (PDF) – Cancer Council

Insights into dying videos

The dying process – Palliative Care Australia

Looking ahead

As you continue your journey as a carer, it’s natural to start thinking about the future and what lies ahead. When you are ready, our ‘Looking ahead’ section provides guidance for the next stages. This includes information on end-of-life care and practical steps to take after death. You’ll find resources on death services, government websites, and ways to access emotional support.

Looking ahead