HOME-BASED PALLIATIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY: CHALLENGES, STRATEGIES, AND THE ROLE OF FAMILY AND HEALTHCARE TEAMS

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The aging of the global population has led to a significant increase in chronic diseases among the elderly, creating the need for a closer look at palliative care. Implementing palliative care at home is a strategy aimed at providing greater comfort and quality of life for patients. However, it presents significant challenges for families, healthcare teams, and institutions. This article discusses the feasibility of home-based palliative care for the elderly, analyzing the challenges and management strategies for its effective implementation. The literature review addresses studies that explore the role of the family, nursing, and the difficulties faced by institutions in delivering this care at home. Managing home-based palliative care requires multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous training for family caregivers, and adequate institutional support, in addition to the integration of remote monitoring technologies to ensure continuous care. The analysis also highlights the importance of public policies that facilitate access to home-based palliative care, considering economic limitations and available resources. Finally, the article presents the main strategies to ensure the viability and quality of home-based palliative care, focusing on the development of multidisciplinary teams and continuous training. This article aims to contribute to the development of more humanized and effective care models, ensuring that elderly individuals receive proper care at the end of life.