Background: Little is known about the provision of palliative care to people with dementia
(PWD). Objective: To examine demographic and clinical characteristics of PWD versus …

Background Most people diagnosed with dementia live and die in community settings. This
study aimed to:(i) describe the palliative care needs of patients with dementia at …

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Acute hospitalization may be an ideal opportunity to
introduce palliative care to dementia patients, who may benefit from symptom management …

Context Persons with late-stage dementia have limited access to palliative care. Objective
The objective of this study was to test dementia-specific specialty palliative care triggered by …

Background: Persons with dementia (PwD) often have significant cognitive deficits and
functional limitations, requiring substantial caregiver assistance. Given the high symptom …

Background There is a growing emphasis on the importance of availability of specialist
palliative care for people living with dementia. However, for people imminently dying with …

Background Patients with dementia often have significant symptom burden and a
progressive course of functional deterioration. Specialist palliative care referral may be …

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Specialty palliative care for hospitalized patients with
dementia is widely recommended and may improve outcomes, yet rates of consultation …

Introduction Palliative care focuses on reducing suffering and improving quality of life for
individuals with serious illness and their families. In an effort to develop palliative care …

Context US nursing home (NH) residents with dementia have limited access to specialty
palliative care beyond Medicare hospice. Objectives The objective of this study was to …