Europeans aged 50 years are estimated to live 29 (men) and 34 (women) years more. However, their time “free of morbidity” is estimated to be 9 (men) and 10 (women) years only. While these statistics may vary across the world, it is safe to say that in the remaining two decades, older people live with a higher risk of chronic multimorbidity, cognitive decline, and functional dependency. This elongated period of the “dying phase” challenges both healthcare professionals and healthcare systems. Cognitive deficits and non-verbal behavior of the elderly along with other communication barriers make treatment decisions difficult.
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