A/HRC/30/43 131. The right to palliative care should be enshrined in the legal framework so that older persons can enjoy the last years of their lives in dignity and without unnecessary suffering. States should ensure the availability and accessibility of palliative care for all older persons in need, particularly those who suffer from a life-threatening or lifelimiting illness. Training, and adequate and affordable medication and therapeutic measures, should be provided in public and private care settings. 132. Innovative care for older persons with chronic and degenerative diseases, such as dementia, should be encouraged through public and private partnerships, including scientific and academic sectors, in order to improve the quality of life and well-being of those affected. _______________ 21