palliative care library

Palliative Care: Raising Awareness Key to Improving Success

CBC News In Depth: Health Care

An article describing what palliative care is and how receiving palliative care can provide siginificant support for all those involved during the last days of life.

Palliative Care: Compassionately Managing Care

By: Andrea Nathanson

Andrea describes the various aspects of Palliative care and how she, as a health care professional, cares for clients and their families currently experiencing this difficult stage of life. 

Palliative Care Information Sheet for Seniors

Public Health Agency of Canada

An excerpt from the Public Health Agency's website 4-page Palliative Care Info Sheet. Information on all aspects of palliative care is covered. A link to the full PDF is also provided.

Palliative Care at Home - Final Stage Care

By: Howard Oliver

A description of palliative care, what normally happens during these final stages, and how Personal Care Managers and/or Registered Nurses handle these difficult times, avoiding any health care crises.