Internal Code: 1IGGB
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TASK
Discuss the implications of demographic trends in the Australian population in relation to the ageing population and their health care;
Apply pertinent concepts from biologic, sociologic, psychological and spiritual theories of healthy ageing to nursing care of older adults;
Explain the importance of, and ways of promoting health and quality of life for older people across a continuum of care services;
Discuss the implications of epidemiological trends in the Australian population in relation to the incidence, distribution and causes of life-limiting illnesses, such as cancer, in people of all ages;
Apply palliative care as a core component of all health-care roles to improve the health and quality of life of older people and people (and their families) of all ages with life- limiting illnesses;
Apply knowledge of underlying pathophysiological processes of cancer and other progressive illnesses in addressing symptoms and complex health needs in patients of all ages;