The proportion of people who were cared for at home and had access to at least one of these five healthcare professionals also varied according to the geographical location of where the person lived. The greatest level of access to these services was reported in Cavan, with 57% of people at home having access to at least one of these five healthcare professionals. However, in Carlow, only 22% of people had access to at least one of these five healthcare professionals (Figure 8) . The mean average level of access across all counties was 38%.
57 % Cavan
22 % Carlow
Figure 8. Geographical variation in access to key healthcare professionals in the community (n=2,595).
For participants whose loved one died at home , 99% responded that, on balance, they feel they “died in the right place” . It is not always medically, or practically, possible for someone to die at home and the best interests of the individual person must always be put first. However more can be done to empower older people to have their personal choice and wishes around place of death respected.
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Experiences of Older People at End of Life 2025
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