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Meanwhile, the growing elderly population has brought increased focus on end-of-life care. This study explored wishes and expectations regarding end-of-life care and preferences for the place to die.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An electronic survey including 12 questions was distributed in May 2024 to approximately 6000 members of the DanAge Association, a Danish nonprofit organization of older adults. The questionnaire was developed in collaboration with health care professionals and DanAge members. Respondents reported gender, age, and postal code but remained otherwise anonymous.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The response rate was approximately 25% with 1499 respondents (72% female, mean age 67 years [standard deviation or SD = 13]). Above half of respondents expressed fear of experiencing pain in their final days (57%), and the majority 87% preferred to be drowsy rather than in pain during this time. Many were also concerned about dying alone (69%) or becoming a practical burden to their loved ones. The preferred place to die was home (61%) followed by hospice (46%). Almost all respondents (94%) wanted to decide on further treatment and their preferred place of death, yet nearly half had not documented their wishes for their final days.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings reveal widespread fears about end-of-life experiences, including pain, loneliness, and burdening loved ones. Although most respondents preferred to die at home or in hospice, a significant proportion had not documented their preferences in legal documents. 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