Palliative Home Care: Elderly Well-being at Home
Received: 03-Nov-2025 / Manuscript No. JPCM-25-176571 / Editor assigned: 05-Nov-2025 / PreQC No. JPCM-25-176571 / Reviewed: 19-Nov-2025 / QC No. JPCM-25-176571 / Revised: 24-Nov-2025 / Manuscript No. JPCM-25-176571 / Published Date: 01-Dec-2025 DOI: 10.4172/2165-7386.1000828
Abstract
This data explores palliative home care effectiveness for elderly patients with advanced illnesses. The studies highlight compassionate communication importance, challenges in dementia care, and pain management strategies. Ethical considerations, team collaboration, and cultural factors are addressed. Telehealth and family caregiver roles are examined, emphasizing patient-centered, holistic care.
Keywords: Palliative Care; Home Care; Elderly; Advanced Illnesses; Dementia; Pain Management; Ethical Considerations; Telehealth; Family Caregivers; Interdisciplinary Teams
Introduction
Palliative home care addresses critical needs for elderly patients facing advanced illnesses. Studies examine its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, focusing on quality of life and symptom management [1].
Compassionate communication is key, improving patient satisfaction and reducing caregiver burden in palliative care settings [2].
Challenges and opportunities arise in providing palliative care for older adults with dementia at home [3].
Effective strategies for managing pain and distressing symptoms are crucial for advanced cancer patients receiving home-based palliative care [4].
Ethical considerations and decision-making processes are central to providing palliative care to elderly patients at home [5].
Interdisciplinary teams play a vital role in delivering holistic palliative care in the home setting [6].
Cultural beliefs and practices significantly impact the delivery of palliative care to diverse populations in home settings [7].
Telehealth interventions offer remote monitoring and support for patients receiving palliative care at home [8].
Family caregivers are essential in supporting and managing the complex needs of elderly patients receiving palliative care at home [9].
Cost-effectiveness analysis is important for different models of palliative home care for elderly patients with advanced illnesses [10].
Description
Palliative home care is vital for elderly individuals grappling with advanced diseases. Research underscores its efficacy in enhancing life quality and alleviating symptoms [1].
Examining compassionate communication reveals its significance in boosting patient contentment and easing the load on caregivers within palliative care contexts [2].
Addressing the hurdles and prospects in delivering palliative care to older individuals with dementia within their homes is paramount [3].
Furthermore, devising potent tactics for handling pain and other troubling symptoms becomes imperative for advanced cancer sufferers undergoing palliative care at home [4].
Delving into ethical facets and decision-making procedures is crucial when offering palliative care to elderly patients in their residences [5].
The collaboration of interdisciplinary teams proves instrumental in furnishing comprehensive palliative care within the home environment [6].
Additionally, grasping the influence of cultural convictions and customs on palliative care provision to varied communities in home settings is essential [7].
Telehealth interventions serve as a means for remote monitoring and assistance, catering to patients obtaining palliative care at home [8].
Recognizing the crucial function of family caregivers in aiding and tending to the intricate requirements of elderly individuals undergoing palliative care at home is indispensable [9].
Finally, evaluating the cost-efficiency of diverse palliative home care approaches for elderly patients dealing with advanced ailments remains a pivotal concern [10]. Palliative care teams strive to meet the patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This involves a collaborative approach with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. They work together to develop a care plan that aligns with the patient's values and preferences. Effective communication is key to ensuring that the patient and their family are informed and involved in the decision-making process. Understanding and respecting cultural beliefs are also essential in providing appropriate and sensitive care. This ensures that the patient receives the best possible support and comfort during a challenging time.
Conclusion
This compilation of studies focuses on diverse aspects of palliative home care for elderly patients with advanced illnesses. Key themes include the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of home palliative care, the role of compassionate communication, and the challenges of caring for dementia patients at home. Pain and symptom management, ethical considerations, and the importance of interdisciplinary teams are also addressed. The influence of cultural beliefs, the use of telehealth, and the crucial role of family caregivers are explored. Ultimately, the research emphasizes the need for patient-centered, holistic care that considers the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and their families. These studies collectively aim to improve the quality of palliative care delivery and enhance the well-being of elderly patients in their homes. Emphasis on tailored care, ethical awareness, and interprofessional collaboration are consistently highlighted as crucial elements of effective palliative care.
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Citation: Pedersen I (2025) Palliative Home Care: Elderly Well-being at Home . J Palliat Care Med 15: 828. DOI: 10.4172/2165-7386.1000828
Copyright: © 2025 Ingrid Pedersen This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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