We provide a foundational discussion on the importance of palliative care for those with dementia, their carers and loved ones.
A/Prof Colm Cunningham, Helen Reeves, head of specialised services at St Giles Hospice, and Professor Rod MacLeod, clinical medical advisor to Hospice New Zealand, as they define palliation in the context of international dementia care.
This conversation highlights the current barriers around recognition and support for those with this life-limiting illness, and identifies the changes that need to be considered in this space.