Researching the oldest old and those living and dying with dementia in care homes

There are many uncertainties surrounding end of life care for people with dementia living in care homes. From who is responsible for which aspects of a person’s care to what type of care they receive in the home or in hospital, and how everyone who needs to be heard can be heard. Research, led by Professor Claire Goodman at the University of Hertfordshire and due to be presented at The ESRC Research Methods Festival 2016, has been addressing these uncertainties and has led to the development of a new framework that is helping care and health professionals give the best support and service they can to the residents and patients and their families.