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Palliative and end of life care program is a holistic approach to care offering long-term care residents, and their loved ones or substitute decision maker, specialized care and services which are resident-centred, compassionate, coordinated and focus on managing and supporting the needs of residents who are facing a serious, life-limiting illness.

Palliative Approach

A palliative approach to care provides long-term care residents and their loved ones or substitute decision maker, with a continuum of care and services to relieve suffering and improve overall quality of life, in accordance with residents’ expressed values and preferences. Long-term care residents receiving palliative care may be offered specialized services, based on their condition, to manage the progression of their illness in concert with the resident, their loved ones or substitute decision maker. Palliative care focuses on the clinical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the resident and their loved ones.

End of Life Care

End of life care occurs in …