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Canadian Palliative Care Association
CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened.
Palliative Care
General information on palliative care from Health Canada.
Source : Health Canada
Palliative Care: Info Sheet for Seniors
Published by Health Canada, the info sheet answers frequently asked questions regarding care for those who have terminal illnesses. Includes definition; types of caregiving services; where it can be given; who can provide it as well as further contact information.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Division of Ageing and Seniors.
British Columbia
A Provincial Framework for End-of-Life Care (PDF Format)
This framework is a guide for health authorities, service providers, communities and individuals in developing and delivering services for people who are dying and their families.
Source : British Columbia Ministry of Health
Discussion Paper on a Provincial Stragegy for End-of-Life Care in British Columbia
The purpose of this paper is to encourage discussion about how quality end-of-life care should look in British Columbia.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Canada
Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice is an interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness and loss.
Source : Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Care Guide - Everything under the sun for seniors' housing and care
Comprehensive guides to seniors' housing and care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care.
Source : Care Planning Partners Inc.
Growth House
Growth House, Inc., provides this award-winning portal as your international gateway to resources for life-threatening illness and end of life care. Their primary mission is to improve the quality of compassionate care for people who are dying through public education and global professional collaboration.
Source : Growth House, Inc.
Services for Seniors Guide
Services for Seniors is a guide to more than 120 programs and services provided by the Government of Canada. It covers everything from income support to housing, health and safety issues
Source : Service Canada
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