Programs that may provide a full range of palliative and supportive services for terminally-ill people who are in the final stages of illness and for their families. Services may include medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, counselling, and bereavement services for the patient and members of the family. A hospice may be a freestanding facility, a unit in a hospital or other institution, or a program of a hospital, agency or institution. Programs vary between organizations.
Population Served:
For persons with dementia.
Catchment Area:
Humber River to Markham Rd, Lawrence Ave to Lake Ontario
Service Category:
Palliative Care / Hospice
Predominant Culture:
English, Japanese, French
Cost:
$24.95 per hour. Call for discounted 24-hour and overnight care prices.
Service Limitation:
Service provided at clients home, Long-Term Care Facilities, Retirement Homes and Hospitals. Minimum of 3 hours per visit.
