Implementing palliative care in nursing homes: A podcast with Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe, and Cari Levy

Implementing palliative care in nursing homes: A podcast with Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe, and Cari Levy 
GeriPal; podcast by Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe and Cari Levy; 6/5/25 
Consider this: the majority of the 1.4 million adults residing in U.S. nursing homes grapple with serious illnesses, and roughly half experience dementia. Many also suffer from distressing symptoms like pain. In addition, about 25% of all deaths in the United States occur within these facilities. Despite these substantial needs, specialized palliative care beyond hospice is rare in nursing homes. Furthermore, only about half of nursing home residents nearing the end of life receive hospice care. So, how can we improve palliative care for individuals in nursing homes? [This] podcast explores this crucial question with three leading experts: Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe, and Cari Levy.