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Patients and families are confronted with decisions daily. This section provides a guide to decision making.

Joanne Stephen describes a pilot program offering counsellor-facilitated online support groups.

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page. If you have...

The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about advanced illness, palliative care, loss and grief, to people living with illness, family members, people working in healthcare,...

... health charities engaged in palliative care applaud a new bilateral funding agreement that includes additional support for palliative care in rural communities.

... "I usually try to do my own research, speak to other health care professionals and when things get desperate, I finally post my question! I would like to thank those involved for the work done in keeping...

... of the relationship. The person’ s wishes should be respected, as their comfort overrides other issues. If visiting is not possible, other ways to show that you are thinking of the person and family...

... to the visit. If you would rather just bring a list of your medication, make sure the list includes the amount of each medication you take at one time, and how often you take it. This list should include...

... has died, is a parent. For this reason, “ caregiver” is used throughout this article to describe the person caring for children and youth. Educators and others involved in the care of children...

... someone from one position to another is easier with two people, with each standing on opposite sides of the bed. Take care to keep your knees slightly bent (not locked) when you do any sort of lifting.