The increase in life expectancy is associated with a good quality of life until a very old age. However, the unavoidable aging process eventually affects the autonomy of the patient and may force the individual to live in a nursing home. The alteration of sensorial functions and the increased number of degenerative diseases may finally induce a physical and psychological burden that might lead to resort to palliative care, end of life sedation, and in some cases, euthanasia.