Providing Culture-Centered Palliative Care to Latino Older Adults with Dementia and Their Families
In an article published in American Journal of Nursing, authors highlight the growing need for culture-centered palliative care for Latino older adults with dementia, a population projected to rise significantly in the coming decades. The authors explain how incorporating cultural values such as familismo, personalismo, respeto, confianza, and dignidad can help nurse clinicians build trust and provide care that aligns with the needs and preferences of patients and families. The article offers practical, culturally responsive strategies to reduce disparities and improve quality of life for both patients and caregivers, and encourages nursing schools and health systems to provide training to ensure patients and families are getting the culture-centered care they need.