Question 1

What is a residential hospice?

Accepted Answer

A Residential Hospice is a homelike environment where individuals with life-threatening illnesses receive compassionate, dignified and quality end-of-life care. A residential hospice cares for the entire circle of family and friends, providing comfort and support when needed.

Question 2

What is palliative care?

Accepted Answer

Palliative care is a type of health care for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness. Palliative care helps patients achieve the best possible quality of life right up until the end-of-life.
 
Palliative care does not end when someone has died. Family members often need support as they grieve the loss of a loved one. Bereavement programs are offered in combination with palliative care.

Question 3

What is hospice care?

Accepted Answer

The term hospice care refers to palliative care provided in a homelike setting. Hospice care is provided in a residential hospice. Huron Shores Hospice is Bruce County’s only residential hospice.

Question 4

Is there a difference between palliative care, hospice care, and end-of-life care?"

Accepted Answer

In Canada, palliative care and hospice care share the same principles. While palliative care programs were developed primarily within larger health care institutions, hospice care programs were developed as community volunteer based organizations.
 
End-of-life care refers to services provided to patients who are in the final stages of advanced life-limiting illnesses.

Question 5

What does a palliative doctor do that's different from what my other doctors do?

Accepted Answer

Your other doctors focus on your general health or treating your disease or condition. Palliative doctors concentrate on preventing and alleviating suffering, improving your quality of life, and helping you and your loved ones cope with the stress and burden of your illness.

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