Our palliative care services include assistance with:
There is no single national palliative care program. This is why governments and health care institutions are developing better models of palliative care in Canada where service is provided through a range of settings and the needs of family and caregivers are recognized. Advanced care planning is encouraged as part of treatment plans.
Palliative Care
If you have a life-threatening condition or a serious illness, palliative care can help improve your quality of life, reduce or relieve your physical and psychological symptoms, help you have a more peaceful and dignified death, and support your family and those you care for while you are dying and afterward.
What is palliative care?
This type of treatment can involve pain management, symptom management, social, physical, spiritual and emotional support, and caregiver support.
These services can be appropriate for people of all ages. They aim to make you and your loved ones feel as comfortable as possible. This can be done through personalized treatment plans that meet your needs and those of your family.
Information and support on palliative and end-of-life care, loss and grief can also be found at the Canadian Virtual Hospice.
