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End-of-life care
End-of-life care or palliative care is care provided for people of all ages who have a life limiting illness, with little or no prospect of cure, and the primary aim is to achieve the best possible quality of life for the person and their family. Palliative care uses a holistic approach – managing pain and other symptoms, whilst also addressing the physical, emotional, cultural, social and spiritual needs of the person, their family and their carers. It focuses on 'living' well until death.Read more: About end-of-life care
Enduring power of attorney
An enduring power of attorney allows you to delegate the management of your affairs even if you’re no longer able to understand the implications such as if you become mentally incapacitated. However, an enduring power of attorney can only be given while you’re able to understand the nature and effect of the document.Read more: Power of attorney
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Enhanced Primary Care
The Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program aims to provide more preventative care for older Australians and improve coordination of care for people with chronic conditions and complex care needs. Medicare provides rebates for certain allied health services, such as physiotherapists and dental care services, that may be provided to patients who have a chronic medical condition and complex care needs being managed by their GP under an EPC plan.see the detailed definition
Ex-prisoners of war
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) provides support for people who were a prisoners of war and for eligible family members. DVA also assists ex-prisoners of war by paying some residential aged care costs.see the detailed definition
Extended Aged Care at Home
Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) packages are individually planned and coordinated packages of care, tailored to help frail older Australians with high-level care needs to remain at home. They are funded by the Australian Government to provide for the complex care needs of older people.Read more: About EACH packages
Extended Aged Care at Home Dementia
The EACH Dementia Program (EACHD) packages are individually planned and coordinated packages of care, tailored to help frail older people with dementia and behaviours of concern associated with their dementia,who require managment of behaviours and services, generally including nursing, because of their complex care needs. These people would otherwise be eligible for high-level care. EACHD packages are funded by the Australian Government.Read more: About EACHD packages