The Sen Times

Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents it

July 14, 2026 (Conversation) Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, dignity and time at home with loved ones. Yet the U.S. healthcare system often thwarts these wishes. Most Americans say they want to die at home, but only one-third do. What could be an intentional last chapter may instead become a roller coaster of hospitalizations and decisions made with incomplete information. News headlines reflect the challenges of facing the end of life in crisis mode. Stars such as Nicole Kidman have been open about their own negative