Rachelle Patille – The Conversation

A core focus of palliative care is on easing symptoms and increasing quality of life for people who have a serious or chronic illness, and not solely for those who are dying. (Shutterstock)

May 11, 2023

Older people who are homeless need better access to hospice and palliative care

Rachelle Patille, Simon Fraser University; Atiya Mahmood, Simon Fraser University; Gracen Bookmyer, Simon Fraser University, and Sarah Canham, University of Utah

The challenging realities surrounding end-of-life care are especially difficult for older people experiencing homelessness, who have more barriers to accessing hospice care.

Older adults experiencing homelessness and housing insecurities are some of those most impacted by climate change. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

July 19, 2022

Better emergency preparedness can protect older adults from climate change

Atiya Mahmood, Simon Fraser University; Gracen Bookmyer, Simon Fraser University; Rachelle Patille, Simon Fraser University, and Shreemouna Gurung, Simon Fraser University

Governments and organizations must listen to older adults’ experiences with extreme heat, flooding and wildfire smoke to create effective policies and programs

Technology can improve quality of life for older adults. (Shutterstock)

September 23, 2021

How to empower older adults to become digital citizens in our tech‑dependent world

Atiya Mahmood, Simon Fraser University; Priscilla Ruth Chyrva, Simon Fraser University, and Rachelle Patille, Simon Fraser University

Empowering older adults to become digital citizens will not only help them stay connected, but help them access essential services like housing.

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