Palliative (farewell) culture in shared housing arrangements

BackgroundAt the end of 2021 there were around 4.6 million people in need of care in Germany, almost 81% of whom were cared for at home [18]. Home care is maintained for a long time. Haumann showed that this setting is preferred when care is needed [6] and 20% of those surveyed could imagine moving into a shared housing arrangement (SHA) if their care needs increased. Only 5% would consider moving into a long-term care facility (LTCF). The reasons for moving into an LTCF or another form of assisted living include increasing age, progressive dementia and increasing care needs. In addition to these personal factor…