Palliative & Hospice Care
Palliative care is about comfort and dignity, not giving up. It covers far more than most families realize, and starting earlier almost always means better care. This section explains what hospice and palliative services actually provide, and how to access them.
Guides & articles
Practical information to help you make confident decisions.
- Palliative Care Is Not Giving Up: What It Actually Provides, and Why Earlier Is BetterSymptom control, home visits, and support for the whole family, available months or years before the end.Read more →
- The Last Months: Home, Residential Hospice, or Hospital, and How to Arrange EachWhat each setting really involves, why hospice is free in Ontario, and the benefits that pay family caregivers.Read more →
Find local services and support
Explore public and community services related to palliative & hospice care. Select your province to see the records available in your area. A public service listing is not a full provider audit.
Choose your province
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
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Deeper vetting of palliative & hospice care providers is a separate layer, starting with the Toronto area. Only completed, documented reviews qualify for that label. No business can buy a recommendation.