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Individuals living with dementia often have limited capacity to express their care preferences at the final stage of life, and therefore, are at risk of receiving end-of-life care that may not align with their preferences. While most people prefer to be at home in their final days of life, research has shown that individuals with dementia are less likely to die in a home or community setting compared to those without dementia. Studies also suggest that the percentage of individuals with dementia who died in a home or community setting has been increasing over time. This study sought to update the literature by examining the association between dementia status and site of death, and by comparing the trends in site of death between decedents with and without dementia using recent national data.