Browsing: end of life care

Singapore, 17 November 2025 – A new study by researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School has revealed that almost all community-dwelling older adults with advanced dementia in Singapore experience at least one potentially burdensome intervention in their last year of life. 

A Lien Foundation survey revealed that while 70% of Singaporeans are aware of palliative care, 39% know little about it, with many mistakenly associating it solely with end-of-life care. These misconceptions hinder early adoption, limiting the potential benefits for patients throughout serious illnesses.

Navigating end-of-life choices, such as euthanasia and assisted dying, is a complex issue globally. Find out more.