Supporting Someone With Palliative and End of Life Care

As a caregiver to someone who is facing a terminal illness, you may need to face some challenging decisions, and experience grief or other difficult feelings.

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If you’re caring for someone in a palliative care environment or providing end of life care, the following resources may be helpful.

A Caregiver’s Guide: A handbook about end-of-life care
A thorough guide on palliative care published by the Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)

Canadian Home Care Association
Find tools and resources for managing palliative care for the person you’re caring for.

Canadian Virtual Hospice
Find support and personalized information about palliative and end-of-life care.

Ehospice.com
Find the latest news, commentary, and analysis from the world of hospice, palliative, and end of life care.

Understanding MAID: For individuals and families
A downloadable e-booklet outlining key information on Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program.

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