https://www.scmp.com/rss/503312/feed Queenie Li is an assistant researcher in health care and ageing at Our Hong Kong Foundation. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Longevity is a blessing if there is quality of life and dignity. Hongkongers enjoy an average life expectancy of 85 years, the highest in the world according to the World Bank, better than in Japan and Sweden. But, with the proportion of chronic diseases rising by age group, how Hong Kong achieves active ageing and dignified death is particularly pertinent. The World Health Organisation defines palliative care as the relief from pain and the care and support of patients and their families facing... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3045082/hong-kongs-elderly-die-dignity-much-better-end-life-care-needed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3045082/hong-kongs-elderly-die-dignity-much-better-end-life-care-needed?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Jan 2020 05:00:09 +0000