Finding Seniors' Resources
Finding End-of-Life Care (Palliative Care)
Palliative care is for individuals and families who are living with a life-threatening illness, usually at an advanced stage. It focuses on physical, psychological, social, cultural, emotional and spiritual needs of the ill person and his or her family. Palliative care services are delivered in various types of facilities. The term "hospice palliative care" is also used to refer to "palliative care".
- What is acute care / palliative care?
- Acute Care Resources - information, reports and related links
- Seniors and Palliative Care
- Life Care Transition Life Event - information from Seniors Canada On-Line
- Directory of Hospice Palliative Care Services
Should you be considering becoming an organ and/or tissue donor, you may find the link below on organ and tissue donation a useful resource.
For information on support services, see Supporting Families and Caregivers under the Finding Independent Living Services section.
Dealing with DeathTo help you prepare a will, see Preparing a Will under the Exploring Legal Matters Concerning Your Health section.
Death is a fact of life we all must face at some point. Whether the death is anticipated or unexpected, we will be confronted with diverse emotions and critical decisions during a difficult time. We hope the information and resources gathered on this site will be of assistance to you.