Also called: End of Life Care
Website for Providence Healthcare
Providence Healthcare is a leading Toronto health care facility, specializing in rehabilitation for patients who have experienced strokes, orthopaedic surgery, or lower limb amputation, or who require specialized geriatric rehabilitation, assessment and treatment. Programs and services are provided through three Integrated Care Divisions: Providence Hospital, one of Ontario's largest rehabilitation and complex continuing care facilities; the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence, a long-term care home for 288 residents; and Providence Community Centre, specializing in community clinics, caregiver support, education and neighbourhood outreach programs, such as the nationally acclaimed Adult Day Program.
Subject Headings Hospitals, Hospice and Palliative Care, Long-Term Care Homes, Rehabilitation
Published by Providence Healthcare (2018) CAN
Last modified on 08/21/2018
Website for Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care
Temmy Latner Center, a department within Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital is dedicated to providing palliative care. It provides quality end-of-life care to those who are dying from a life-threatening illness and offers supports to their families. The Centre also offers palliative care for patients at home through the Home-Care Program.
Subject Headings Hospice and Palliative Care
Published by Mount Sinai Hospital (2016) CAN
Last modified on 12/07/2016
By Canadian Virtual Hospice, 2013
Website for Providing Care
These pages provide practical advice for caregivers of people who are dying. They cover topics related to helping with daily hygiene, difficulties with eating and swallowing, taking medication and preventing bedsores. There are also sections which may help caregivers to take better care of themselves.
Subject Headings Death and Dying, Caregiving, Hospice and Palliative Care, Caregivers
Published by Canadian Virtual Hospice (2013) CAN
Last modified on 04/06/2018
Website for Palliative Care
This information is about services and resources available to patients and their families in the hospitals within the University health Network (UHN) in Toronto. Resources include "Hospice Palliative Care Directory" and UHN publications related to end-of-life, advance care planning and palliative care in Ontario.
Published by University Health Network (2016) CAN
Last modified on 04/25/2018
Website for Hospice Toronto
Hospice Toronto is community-based, not for profit, in-home hospice palliative care program. It provides high-quality, hospice care and support for people through all phases of their life-threatening illness, and their loved ones, at no charge. Programs and services offered include: In Home Support, Bereavement and Children's Support Programs; Expressive Arts Therapy; Young Carers Program; Advocacy & Consultation and more.
Subject Headings Death and Dying, Caregiving, Hospice and Palliative Care
Published by Hospice Toronto (2015) CAN
Last modified on 04/24/2017
Pdf document for Planning Your Palliative Care: A Booklet to Help You Get Ready to Leave the Hospital
This guide is intended to help patients and their families prepare for hospital discharge. The transition from hospital to the right environment is different for everyone. Choices include palliative care, home care, long-term care facility and others. The guide helps by providing the steps for making decisions regarding the best care after leaving the hospital.
Subject Headings Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care
Published by University Health Network (2015) CAN
By Canadian Virtual Hospice, 2010
Website for Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides information and support for people who are dealing with a family member's last days. Included are discussion boards, Q & A's, and stories from people who have dealt with the death of a loved one. This site has information for patients, family members, health care providers, researchers and educators.
Subject Headings Death and Dying, Grief, Hospice and Palliative Care
Published by (2010) CAN
Last modified on 04/10/2018
Website for Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
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 website provides resources for those working in the field of hospice palliative care and also resources for patients and their families.
Published by Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (2016) CAN
Website for Family Caregiving for the People at the End of Life
This website has been specifically organized to provide access to research, a range of relevant tools, educational materials and networking opportunities for researchers, policy makers, decision makers, health care professionals, related community organizations, individuals and families coping with caregiving issues.
Subject Headings Family, Caregiving, Hospice and Palliative Care
Last modified on 05/09/2016
Pdf document for Family Caregiver's Guide to Hospice and Palliative Care
This fact sheet explains the difference between hospice and palliative care. It addresses questions and concerns family members have about the purpose and the services offered in both and how to ensure that the loved one facing a serious illness is receiving the best care.
Published by United Hospital Found (2013) USA
Last modified on 12/09/2016
Pdf document for Palliative Care: The Relief You Need When You're Experiencing the Symptoms of Serious Illness
This brochure explains what palliative care is, services it may provide and why it could be beneficial to patients with serious diseases.
Published by National Institute of Nursing Research ([2012]) USA
By The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 2015
Website for Inpatient Hospice Palliative Care Directory
This directory includes palliative care units, residential hospices and dedicated palliative care beds within local hospitals. The directory can be search by using a postal code or an address. There is a geographical location and a description of admission requirements for each listed hospital.
Subject Headings Death and Dying, Hospice and Palliative Care
Published by University health Network (2015) CAN