Palliative and End of Life Care

The CHPCA is the national voice for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada. Advancing and advocating for quality end-of-life/hospice palliative care in Canada, its work includes public policy, public education and awareness. Established in 1991, its volunteer Board of Directors is composed of hospice palliative care workers and volunteers from Canadian provinces and territories as well as members-at-large.

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association has created this fact sheet regarding hospice palliative care in Canada.

Palliative Manitoba is a registered charity that is keenly focused on improving living until the end of life. Our programs and services are aimed at supporting individuals and their families in many different ways; first as a resource when they are learning about palliative care, next as they move through their palliative journey to their loved ones final days and final hours.

The nurse’s role in end-of-life care Caring for patients across the lifespan, nurses are effective advocates for health and wellness at every stage of life. Yet, in providing end-of-life care, where they often have a constant and highly visible role, they may be caught between the differing wishes and requirements of patients, families, physicians, administrators and laws or regulations....

In 2001, a group of palliative care leaders gathered to consider whether a web-based platform could address some of the gaps in palliative care in Canada. They recognized that Canadians need a reputable source for finding information and support, whenever they need it, wherever they live.

Learn about palliative care. Find out how it can help improve your quality of life if you are living with a life-threatening or serious illness.

The Regional Palliative Care Program is based on the belief that quality end-of life care can be provided in a variety of settings. Specialized palliative care units and hospice settings exist for patients whose needs cannot be met at home or in hospital.

Addressing frequently asked questions about palliative care in Manitoba.

Addressing suffering involves taking care of issues beyond physical symptoms. Palliative care uses a team approach to support patients and their caregivers. This includes addressing practical needs and providing bereavement counselling. It offers a support system to help patients live as actively as possible until death. Palliative care is explicitly recognised under the human right to health. ...

Since 1985, Jocelyn House has provided an environment that combines comfort and care for people who are living the end of their lives and can’t stay in their own home but choose not to be in a hospital. Jocelyn House is a comfortable, inviting home for four residents, set on a beautiful naturally-wooded riverside property in Winnipeg. Together, staff, volunteers, families, and residents at Jocelyn House create and foster an environment of trust, respect,...