Know the Facts: Older Adults and Palliative and End-of-Life Care

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Submitted by Death Dying and... on Oct 30, 2024 - 4:18pm CDT

Resource Type: 
Fact Sheet

What palliative and end-of-life care? What are obstacles to palliative and end-of-life care? What mental health issues and concerns do some older adults face near end-of-life?

About the organization: The Office on Aging is the focal point for APA activities pertaining to aging. Its mission is to promote the application of psychological knowledge to issues affecting the health and well-being of older adults. The Office on Aging also supports the work of the APA Committee on Aging.

Author(s): 
Meghan McDarby
Subject: 
Caregivers
Patients & Families
Collections: 
Death, Dying & End of Life Resources
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