Caring for someone who is at the end of their life at home can be rewarding, but also very challenging. This page has advice on where to get support and how to take care of yourself if you are a carer.
He Puka Ārahi Kaimanaaki Pairuri – A Hospice Guide for Carers
This booklet can be downloaded or obtained from your local Hospice or Palliative Care provider. It contains practical, support for family – whānau caring for someone with a life limiting illness.
Click here to download the PDF
The following information can be downloaded and printed off as independent resources:
Tētahi anga Māori ki te Manaaki i te Tangata i te whakahemohemotanga | A Māori Approach to Caring for a Person at the End of Life
Te mārama ki ngā ahuatanga tohumate paiuru | Understanding and Dealing with Common Palliative Symptoms
Ngā tohu o te whakahemohemo | Signs that Indicate that Death is Near
Te Awhe Tautoko - āwhina me te whakapā |Building a Support Circle
Te Tīma Hauora - he rārangi taipitopito | The Healthcare Team - A record of names, roles, and contacts
Te Whakarite Ki Te Kāinga - he tohu āwhina | Getting Organised at Home – a helpful check-list
Te Manaaki Matatapu - he kupu āwhina | Providing Personal Care – tips and helpful formation
Te Manaaki Tamariki me te Taiohi | Supporting Children and Young People
Ngā rongoā a te Māori i te whakahemohemotanga | Rongoā Healing – Māori Treatments at the End of Life
The SPICT™ helps us to look for people who are less well with one or more health problems to help people think about when palliative care referral might be appropriate.
These people need more help and care now, and a plan for care in the future.