In the Republic of Ireland, just over 27,000 people die each year. Just over three-quarters of
them are more than 65 years old (1). This is comparable to the situation in the United …

Do older people have equitable access to specialist palliative care? A number of studies
addressing this question have been published in recent years; however, all have …

In Australia, many people ageing in their own homes are becoming increasingly frail and
unwell, approaching the end of life. A palliative approach, which adheres to palliative care …

This article describes the specialist home care service at St Christopher's Hospice in London
and its endeavours to meet the challenges and opportunities inherent in England's first …

In 2002 the World Health Organization released a definition of palliative care which states
that: Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their …

This chapter defines palliative care and related terms and discusses when and where a
palliative approach to care may be offered in an aged-care context. Key issues associated …

In Australia, over the past three decades, interest in improving the care of dying patients has
progressed from being the concern of a few health care professionals to being a widespread …

Around 80% of Australians who died between 2010 and 2011 aged 65 or over used aged
care services in the eight years prior to their death. Three-quarters of this group used an …

Improving the experience of dying in residential aged care units became a significant project
of the Australian Government's National Palliative Care Program in 2004. This initiative …

As the British population ages, it is increasingly common for elderly patients with incurable
chronic illness to die in care homes. Yet, residents of care homes have limited access to …