At least 42% of nursing home (NH) residents live with cognitive disability, commonly associated with neurocognitive disorders (e.g., dementia), defined as difficulty concentrating, learning new things, remembering, or making decisions. The population of individuals with cognitive disabilities who qualify for hospice (end-of-life [EOL] care that reduces symptoms and promotes quality of life) in NHs is increasing. However, little is known about hospice enrollment for this population. This information is essential to clarify disparities in hospice access and guide efforts to improve EOL care for this population.
Keywords: adult and older adult, cognitive disability, dementia, end-of-life care, hospice
Journal of palliative medicine
Journal Article
English
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