Against a background of debate around global ageing and what this means in terms of the
future care need of older people, this book addresses key concerns about the nature and …

Background: As societies age and governments attempt to manage within constrained
health budgets by moving care into community settings, women will be called upon to …

Background: Relatives looking after a terminally ill family member at home face numerous
challenges. Studies into relatives' experiences of home caregiving have been criticised for …

This paper explores the varied meanings and lived experiences of older people with
dementia, in relation to everyday technologies in public spaces outside the home, through re …

In this article I argue that attention to the spatial and material dimensions of chronic disease
management and its place‐making effects is necessary if we are to understand the …

Aim To explore patients' and family caregivers' experiences and perceptions of Hospice at
Home care. Background The public indicate a preference to be cared for and to die at home …

Background The older person with dementia has a limited life expectancy and the dying
trajectory can be protracted and unpredictable. For good end-of-life care, early …

Background Family members are involved in the care of palliative patients at home and
therefore, should be viewed as important sources of information to help clinicians better …

Background There is insufficient knowledge available about the impact of paediatric
palliative care at home on meeting family needs and ensuring the highest quality of care for …

Background Death at home has been identified as a key quality indicator for Canadian
health care systems and is often assumed to reflect the wishes of the entire Canadian public …