19/05/2026
“Wanting to stay at home 🏡 and being able to stay at home are very different prospects for many older people and their families.”
Older Australians often wish to remain at home through the end of life, but for many families this can be difficult to achieve. In this blog, Dr Kristin Bindley explores carers’ experiences of supporting older people with life-limiting illnesses at home through in-home aged care packages. Findings highlight the significant emotional, physical and administrative demands placed on carers, alongside ongoing challenges such as delays in accessing care⏳, workforce shortages and limited end-of-life support. 💛
Read the blog 🔗 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6608/At-home-until-the-end-What-carers-shared-about-navigating-in-home-aged-care-at-the-end-of-life