Palliative care serves to improve the quality of life among patients with serious illnesses by preventing or treating the symptoms and side effects of their disease and treatment. Palliative care also includes emotional, social, practical, and spiritual services to help…
Hospice care is end-of-life care that begins after a patient has stopped receiving treatment for their illness and when it has become clear that they will not survive it. In most cases, hospice care is offered only when a patient…
When a loved one’s health suffers and treatment is no longer effective, home care makes it possible for individuals to live their final days as they wish. Most patients at this stage prefer to remain in the comfort of home,…
Dementia is one of the main causes of disability and dependency among older people around the world. It is an overwhelming condition, not only for the people who have it, but also for their families. Dementia can affect both younger…
It can be difficult for patients and elders to engage with their communities and manage the routine tasks of daily life without the care they can receive in hospitals or nursing homes. However, people with chronic and age-related health issues…
A novel coronavirus has recently emerged and caused the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific studies have shown that COVID-19 has a much higher mortality rate in older adults, especially those with certain medical conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic…