REHABILITATION: A contemporary approach to support the continuum of care from "ageing in place" to "dying in place"

Abstract

Many older adults prefer to age and die in place, yet global aged care policies rarely include dying in place as their goal. This seminar will advocate for expanding the concept of “ageing in place” to include “dying in place,” thereby shaping more inclusive policies. It will also explore the role of rehabilitation in supporting older adults during their transition from ageing to dying at home, while analyzing the opportunities and challenges of integrating rehabilitation into home-based aged care and discussing strategies for implementation and research considerations.

About the Speaker

Professor Linda Lee is a Professor of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. She is an Advanced Practice Nurse and an experienced nurse educator. She actively engages in research on gerontological care and end-of-life care. Her recent work addresses the challenging issues surrounding aging in place and its expansion to include dying in place.

About the Seminar Series 

The Cicely Saunders Institute Open Seminar Series events are free to attend.

The series aim is to optimise opportunities for local, national and international networking within palliative care and rehabilitation. We facilitate seminars to assist in improving practice, education and policy, and the integration of research and clinical endeavours.