by Sharon Tregoning | Aug 12, 2019 | Aged care, Personal Journey, Training
We hear a lot these days that self care matters and that it’s important. Sometimes it feels like we say it as a throw away line, “Yes, I look after myself, I nurture me, I make time for me.”But do we really? And do we really know why it matters? Here’s 5 reasons why... by Sharon Tregoning | Jul 17, 2019 | Aged care, Dying, Palliative Care
One conversation that is often held in my world when speaking with care workers who work in aged care settings is around what happens after a resident dies.How organisations handle this can make a substantial difference to the emotional health of not just staff, other... by Sharon Tregoning | May 30, 2017 | Dying, Dying & Death, Palliative Care
Having conversations with your nearest and dearest about your end of life wishes is one of THE most important aspects of end of life care. Currently, most of those conversations happen in times of crisis, when the proverbial hits the fan and that is never going to... by Sharon Tregoning | May 23, 2017 | Dying, Dying & Death, Palliative Care
Being National Palliative Care Week 2017, I thought we’d cover some of the basics that people may not know/understand. So, in my very best Julie Andrews singing voice (that is not even close to being as fabulous as hers…), “Let’s start at the... by Sharon Tregoning | May 16, 2017 | Dying, Dying & Death, Palliative Care
Now, before you get all uppity and jumping up and down and getting mad with me, hear me out…Also, please know that I have absolutely been part of this as well. Tell me if any of these statements resonate with you: • You are a kind, compassionate person who loves...