The ageing process begins at birth. It is a life-long process, and its exact origins are still
unknown. Several hypotheses attempt to describe the normal ageing process, including …

Dementia is a common syndrome in older people. Dementia alters eating behaviors, hunger
and thirst cues, swallow function, ability to self-feed, and recognition and interest in food …

Even with optimal treatment, some persons with severe and persistent mental illness do not
achieve a level of mental health, psychosocial functioning and quality of life that is …

Accessible Summary What is known about on the subject? Alternative option was developed
to improve care due to the increasing costs of care cost and the number of people …

Background The importance of providing evidence-based palliative care for people with
dementia is increasingly acknowledged as important for patient outcomes. In Ireland …

Background Research on the nature of a “good death” has mostly focused on dying with
cancer and other life-limiting diseases, but less so on dementia. Conceptualizing common …

Background Stroke is a leading cause of death globally, yet End-of-Life (EOL) symptoms
and their management in these patients are not well understood. Purpose This integrative …

Objectives Dementia progressively affects cognitive functioning, including the ability to
communicate. Those who struggle to communicate are often considered unable to relate to …

Background Challenges in prognosticating patients diagnosed with advanced dementia
(AD) hinders timely referrals to palliative care. We aim to develop and validate a prognostic …

Little is known about the decision-making processes around seeking more supportive care
for dementia. Persons with dementia are often left out of decision-making regarding seeking …