Background Evidence suggests that there is a gap in advance care planning (ACP)
completion between vulnerable and disadvantaged populations compared with the general …

Background Dementia leads to multiple issues including difficulty in communication and
increased need for care and support. Discussions about the future often happen late or …

Advance care planning (ACP) is increasingly recognised in the global agenda for dementia
care. The European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Taskforce on ACP in Dementia …

Individuals often wait until the last moment to plan their end-of-life (EOL) care. Yet, decision-
making capacity decreases with age, which could compromise engagement in and the …

We describe the development of ACP in Switzerland during the last decade in the German-
and French-speaking cantons and on the national level. In 2013, a revision of the Swiss civil …

Population aging increases the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases that cause
cognitive impairment. Advances in clinical practice and greater social awareness of the …

Hospitalizations for diabetes and dementia can impose a significant health and economic
toll on older adults in the United States. This study sought to examine differences in …

Cognitive impairment is common and often under diagnosed in the early stages. Patients
and family caregivers benefit from early diagnosis of reversible causes and longer lead time …

Objectives While there is a growing body of literature on the wish to die in older patients,
there is little research about their will to live. Exploring the subjective will to live (WTL) offers …

Advance care planning (ACP) supports individuals in aligning their medical care with
personal values and preferences in the face of serious illness. The variety of ACP tools …