Nearly all older adults with advanced dementia in Singapore receive burdensome medical interventions in their final year

Nearly all older adults with advanced dementia in Singapore received burdensome medical interventions in their final year of life. The study found 92% experienced interventions like feeding tubes or restraints, with a high rate of tube feeding and hospitalizations compared to Western contexts. This highlights a need for better support for families and a shift towards palliative care to improve comfort and reduce strain on caregivers.